Not for everyone

Rating: 10/10 (24 March 2013)

I've seen 'The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring' at least 4-5 times a year. But only now have I really started to appreciate it. When watching it in the past it has always been with my parents, and I've been fairly young. Bored by the length and lack of action.
However, when I watch it now, I really take it in more. I found myself smiling throughout the whole movie. The soundtrack fits perfectly, the script is perfectly written, and the action scenes really get your blood pumping, you really feel like you're there with them! Elijah Wood and Ian Mckellen make the movie. Their banter is great, just like Elijah's and Sean Astin's. The biggest thing that stood out to me was Sean Bean, his acting is impeccable, and I'm not usually a fan of him. Bean and Mortensen create a chemistry like I've never seen.
The lowest point for this film is the length, personally, I don't mind, the longer the better, but when I asked my 10 year old brother if he liked it, he told me he was in and out, too much story, too little action. I completely disagree. I love films that concentrate more on the story than the killing, but obviously my brother does not. I will admit that I remember thinking the same when I was his age.
Overall, if you're over 15 and can appreciate a film with great music, great dialogue, and a perfect story accompanied by beautiful acting, this film is for you. If you're under 15 though, you may be bored by the length and little action. (Don't get me wrong though, there is enough action to fulfill adrenaline junkies' thirst for blood).
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