A Classic already

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2001)

I was hesitant as i watched it the first time. But as the movie rolls on it draws you in even more. I cared less about how faithful an adaptation it was, and moreso on its own merits. As most people are saying its a beautiful movie that begs to be seen again and again.
The second time i saw (12 hours after the opening on midnite no less!), i noticed it had an elegiac quality for an epic movie that oozes with style. Its dreamlike yet palpable in its portrayal of evil (Sauron) and there is a theme in the movie of an undeniable evil that corrupts absolutely, even moreso that the books when i read them. Theres more to this movie than just a fantasy flick for the family.
Also of note is the complexity of the shot selection particularly with the closeups of the characters. I've never seen a big budget movie show as much depth and character with its onscreen closeups as Lord of the Rings... and when you couple it with the fact that its a special effects epic thats a great feat!
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