Best movie ever put to film

Rating: 10/10 (8 April 2018)

Like the title says, this is, in my opinion, the best movie ever made, and my personal favourite. Also, knowing the staggering amount of work and sheer industry that it took to complete this ambitious, unprecedented project adds a level of appreciation to the final product.
The film itself, though long, is well paced and spends a lot of time making you really feel the weight of what's at stake. You care about the struggle of the hobbits, and understand why they're going to the lengths they go to in order to keep the Shire safe. All the actors bring their A-Game, and Howard Shore's score is one of the best in film history. The cinematography is great, and the wide, sweeping landscape shots certainly adds a a level of believability and wonder to the film. Furthermore, the special effects are truly some of the best ever, and they honestly still hold up today.
I can talk about this film and it's virtue for hours on end, so I'll just end this review now and say again that it's the best film ever made.