Defining Film of the Fantasy Genre

Rating: 10/10 (4 January 2002)

After seeing Peter Jackson's magnificent Fellowship of the Ring, my wife was so awestruck all she could manage for a while was "Wow". Fellowship of the Ring is amazing, not only a good film but something that will define the genre for years to come.
Jackson took the proper approach and concentrates on characters. The relationships between them drive the film more then the quest to destroy the Ring does. They never seem silly or trivial from Gandalf's role as mentor to the friendship between Sam and Frodo. My wife was most taken by the scenes between Boromir and Frodo. I've always liked Sean Bean and it was great to see him deliver in the complex role of Boromir.
Thank god New Line had faith in Peter Jackson and his choices. For a director known for small, gory horror/comedy flicks he certainly does deliver the goods. Although I can't wait for The Two Towers I'm more eagerly anticipating the day when I can load all three films into the DVD player and bask in the glory of Lord of the Rings as one complete film experience.