Believe the hype

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2001)

I was concerned after reading all the positive reviews that this movie wouldn't live up to my growing expectations. But it did. LotR is a wonderful movie and its so good I'll probably go back a few times to see it again. The three hours flew by and I am so ready for the Two Towers. Sure, Jackson couldn't put everything from the book in the movie, but trust me, by the end you really don't mind. In fact you'll just want to thank everyone who made this movie for staying true to the book and one-upping it. What you get in Jackson's LotR is a satisfying, visionary adaptation. And, if that doesn't make you want to see it, go for Orlando Bloom's Legolas, he is such a cutie.