It's all been said...

Rating: 10/10 (29 December 2001)

Wow, what an experience.
It's all been said already.. The cast is exceptional; the plot was already established as fantastic, the acting superb, the cinematography and effects are outstanding...
My only gripes with this movie are that Viggo Mortensen (Who I *do* believe did a great job) and in particular Sean Bean (yet same again, IMHO the right actor for the part) were maybe not fulfilling their roles as far as 'warrior' is concerned.
I also feel the battle scenes were a little too blurred and frantic.. However it's worth noting that in melee battle this is actually quite true to form as one doesn't get much of a glimpse as to the next event...
I feel the ending, although pre-determined in place and time, was a little *too* abrupt. Personally filling me with more annoyance (that it had finished so suddenly) than anticipation of next year's release.
Regardless of these words, the film is outstanding. Definitely The movie event of 2001 *and* I expect the majority of 2002.
Well done to the team that brought the first decent LotR movie to our eyes... Let's hope the next two are even more outstanding, beautiful, impressive and fantastical... Lets also hope that the audience doesn't get bored in the meantime.
Well done Peter Jackson.