Jon Monsarrat review: Perfect. A Fantasy movie that non-fantasy people will like.

Rating: 10/10 (8 March 2002)

Like many fans of the book, I walked into LOTR mentally praying "please, if there is a God, don't let them screw this up."
They didn't. The movie is flawless; perfect, and pays tribute worthy of the original book. Acting, visuals, directions, perfect.
If you normally don't care much for fantasy, but might be persuaded to see one, just one movie with "elves" and such, this is the one.
One note, however -- check your watch when the movie starts so you will know when the ending is coming up. That way you won't get caught out in a couple of places where it "feels" like the movie might end at any moment. It is long, so be ready for that.