The best Rings film.2nd one had annoying walking trees, third one had an overlong ending that was a bit of a fluffy dream nightmare

Rating: 9/10 (26 May 2008)

Of the Rings films i have to say that this is the one that stands out the most for me.Its a real thrill being introduced to these characters and the ending really leaves you wanting more,a feeling that slightly diminished as the films progressed.I love the depiction of the shire and Ian Holms turn as Bilbo.Each successive film managed its own tone but it was the promise of things to come that really grabbed me.I also feel as though the action is a lot more interesting in this adventure.In the sequels,when Frodo and Sam are isolated away from the group,something is slightly lost.That isn't a criticism of the next films its just that this one has a togetherness (its called Fellowship) that the others didn't possess.I also really like Cate Blanchetts performance and the walking trees in the second one, and overlong ending of the third one were slightly annoying. 9/10