Absolutely Breath-taking

Rating: 10/10 (4 January 2002)

Ok, before I go any further, I have not read the original books by Tolkien, but I know enough of the story to know what was going on. This movie, however, truly draws you in. There were points in some of the fight scenes where I stopped breathing and the panoramic shots increased my desire to visit New Zealand twelve-fold. The effects were awesome without overpowering the story, and the small details, particularly with the grace of the elf, Legolas, were well done. Definately worth seeing!