Epic Production in more ways then ONE

Rating: Null/10 (11 August 2002)

A Truly excellent film/production from Peter Jackson the man that brought us Braindead.
The film itself does justice to the book although rushing certain segments and omitting certain parts if you have read the book which you should have then all will make sense. Spectacular sets,scenery and climactic and heart warming music bring all the elements of the book together. I couldn't have imagined it any better.A Grand beginning followed by a forgivable slow middle to a spectacular ending that transfers the pages of the book to screen.
In agreement with Alexander Christie-Miller the dialog can seem cheesy and only there to aid the plot and some actors do not do justice to characters, apart from the magnificent Gandalf. Some scenes can seem rushed and should have been developed more or cut out completely as this is where the confusion is caused.
Many cinemagoers will forget that although a trilogy this is 1 story told over 3 books. The climax at the end only left me drooling for more, not confused as I have heard many people to be.
All in all a spectacular achievement and no doubt painful production.
I have no doubt 'The Two Towers' will be as good if not better. I await Helms Deep
D Sutherland