A marvelous achievement

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2001)

As a movie critic: This is a truely excellent epic adventure film. Engaging story, wonderful acting, breathtaking visuals, heart wrenching moments, and consistent pacing.
As a Tolkien fan: It's a valiant attempt that is faithful in intent with varying degrees of success. The film succeeds in action sequences, character interpretation, epic scope, and attention to detail. The film's main fault is that of ommision. The scenes in Bree, Rivendell, and Lorien could have been greatly expanded.