QUICK REVIEW  NO SPOILERS

Rating: Null/10 (3 July 2004)

The Good:
Action scenes were better than expected  more violent than the PG status awarded in the UK usually allows.
Scenery: - believable
Special effects: The Orcs looked suitably bad & the 'giant Orc' attack was brilliant.
Acting: Good cast of thespians & native kiwis do a good job with the script provided: Ian Mckellen & Christopher Lee especially good.
The Bad:
Cringe-worthy sentimental lines  surprising from a director which brought the vomit drinking to the screen in 'Bad Taste'.
The lead hobbit: Gandor or something like that always looks as if he's about to cry  pretty annoying
Warbling Irish flute  reject from the Titanic & out of place in this film.
Overall 8/10