Thanks to Tolkien, a Very Good Film

Rating: 10/10 (24 December 2001)

The Fellowship of the Ring is a great film. Adventure and spectacle fight for the audience's attention with character development and wonderful acting. Needless to say that effects and landscapes are top notch. I do not want to take anything away from Jackson or any other crew or cast member but this achievement is really Tolkien's. Read the book and you will see why. Or, also quite possibly, the book will bore you to oblivion. All the more reason to be grateful to Tolkien for leaving a legacy so easily fit for the 21st century screen industry. I am currently re-reading but am afraid that will not last me until part 2... 9.5/10 as perfection is only for Elves.