Elijah Wood carries Lord Of The Rings to an art of perfection!

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2001)

I have just seen the Lord Of The Rings, The Fellowship Of The Ring, the second time in the past two days. This is the best movie I have seen in many years. In fact it might be the best movie I have ever seen. This movie is indeed a masterpiece. The acting is superb. Elijah Wood is so realistic as Frodo Baggins it is unreal. Elijah Wood's professional acting comes across very much to show the true expert that he is. His expression in his eyes in the scenes is more than words could do to show the feelings he is expressing. His eyes tell the torment and suffering that Frodo is suffering as well as the happiness Frodo feels at the beginning of the movie when he sees Gandalf. What a talented young man! Sir Ian McKellan is likewise extremely realistic as Galdalf. I love the look of love and kindness in Gandalf's eyes and he talks to Frodo in this brilliant movie. The roles of Aragorn (Viggo Mortenson) and of Bilbo (Ian Holm) are equally good as well as the hobbits. Gimli (John Rhys Davies) is really good in his very aggressive character he portrays. Saruman ( Christopher Lee) is really good in this movie. All actors in this movie are extremely professional. The direction is superb as sets, costumes, makeup, editing and music are the best anyone could imagine or more! Sean Bean was wonderful in his role as Boromier also. What I also love about this movie is the fact that the manner in which it is directed is fantastic for anyone, including for those who have not read the Lord Of The Rings books. The scenery and sets are breathtaking and so real looking. The fighting scenes are very exciting and look so real as well. This movie is well worth seeing several times and indeed is worthy of many Oscars in my opinion. Elijah Wood carries this movie along expertly and in my opinion no one else could carry off the role of Frodo Baggins as well as Elijah Wood. I would give this movie a ten plus rating and strongly recommend everyone see it. Beautifully written, expertly acted out with an all star cast and still this movie remains true to the book! Perfect and realistic sets, music and as well. You add all this up and you have the best movie I have seen in many years. This movie was well worth waiting for and I sure will be back next year to see "The Two Towers". What a work of art and a truly perfect masterpiece!