Very good, but perhaps a bit heavy handed at times?

Rating: 9/10 (15 January 2002)

Well I have just seen this film, and was delighted with it. Its probably the most visually spectacular films Ive seen, and is extremely enjoyable.
My only real complaint is that I thought that the direction was a little heavy handed at times. What I mean is that it felt a little TOO grandiose on occation.
The mines of Moria however were amazing, and I really thought Christopher Lee was excellent as Suraman.
Ive given it 9/10.