Best Fantasy Movie EVER

Rating: 10/10 (12 April 2002)

It should not be too surprising that a movie based on a book highly regarded as one of the greatest fiction stories ever is a huge success. The only question was how close to J.R.R. Tolkien's amazing Lord of the Rings a movie could get and what would be the changes? After years of waiting and anticipation, Peter Jackson and company have given the film industry a new standard by which all fantasy movies should be judged. This being the first part of the Trilogy, FotR followed the book very well. There were things that were left out, however, there was no way to include all of the book's characters and scenes. Nearly every acting job in the movie is stellar. The music has to be one of the greatest scores ever written for a movie. The special effects are among the best ever seen on the big screen. Some of the shots (all in New Zealand) are breathtaking. A must see for all fantasy lovers, and those who enjoyed Tolkien's books. The best three hours I've ever spent in the theater.