The film of the year.

Rating: Null/10 (19 December 2001)

Bless you Peter Jackson. For the last decade or so you've been turning out some absolute gems, and have quickly become one of my favourite directors. To discover you were going to tackle one of my favourite books though... well, the danger was always going to be that I might expect too much and be disappointed. I should have known better. You've directed what is arguably the best film of the year, and most certainly the definitive fantasy movie. If the remaining two films in the trilogy are as good as this then there'll be a lot of happy people out there.
Move over Star Wars. Much as I love you, you've had your day. 'Fellowship' is the new yardstick by which all future fantasy movies will be judged.
Now if you'll excuse me, I've just got to go pick up my jaw from the floor. Awesome.