The movie is better than all the trailers and commercials

Rating: Null/10 (8 January 2002)

When I first saw the advertisements for the movie, I wasn't excited about it at all, to be honest. After all, with Harry Potter smothering the theaters these days, who would want to see another fantasy movie? Besides, I have never read the trilogy (I have always thought it was too dark and serious). But on january 1, my wife suggested we see the movie. She didn't take much to convince me because I was sort of into watching a mindless action movie whereas I didn't have to think so hard. All my doubts about this movie would soon disappear like ash In the first half hour of the movie, I was transfixed, completely captivated by the excitement of moviemaking and storytelling. Before I knew it, it was over, with a cliffhanger ending that had my wife and I in a fit of anger (but happy that it was so good). Yes, it was tremendously enjoyable. I left the theater without that feeling of seeing a megabuck, all action, all special effects, and a no-brainer of a movie. Instead, I left feeling awarded with a great literary feast for the eyes and mind.