Absolutely great. An Epic tale well told.

Rating: 9/10 (21 December 2001)

I have been waiting for a decent LOTR film since I was 15, and first read the book. The animated version doesnt really count. My main worry was that when you have read the book, the film is usually a pale shadow of the story.
This time, it was very different. Will it be as good as my imagination made it? The answer is yes. It was sort of creepy, seeing my personal thoughts mirrored on the big screen almost exactly. Of course they left a reasonable amount of the book out. It did seem a bit rushed, but I think this will make it appeal to the people who have not read the book. The special effects are the best I have ever seen. The cave Troll is astounding. The scenery is breathtaking. I am off to watch it again tomorrow, with some mates, and again after Crimbo with another friend and colleague.
Why do I have to wait another year for the next one!? The second one is nearly ready to be shown!!!!! And the third!
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Overall its a good 9/10. Very well put together. Hat off to Peter Jackson and the actors.