Mission accomplished

Rating: 9/10 (18 January 2002)

It seemed impossible, but Peter Jackson did it. LotR is both true to the spirit of the book and a wonderful cinematic experience. The labour of an enthusiast, this film revives the seemingly forgotten feelings of true adventure, courage in the face of peril, friendship tested against hardship, of the sense of being there with them, with a purpose, living those dangerous and meaningful moments. It revives and feeds our need for imaginary worlds close to our hearts. Suspension of disbelief was rarely this fun. And this is just the first part - the best is yet to come!