Why this is a great fantasy film to be enjoyed by all

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2001)

I think the tag line on the back of the print of the books that I own reads something like "... the english speaking world is divided into two, those that have read Lord of the Rings, and those that are going to...". Some people will spend their entire life 'going to' read the book but never will. The same is true of this move, there will be those that will never see it, those that see it and try to enjoy it, and those that see it and love it. Some of the generation brought up in the sci-fi era (25-40) may not have an appreciation of fantasy, but the likes of this movie and Harry Potter will go some ways towards bring fanatasy back into the main stream. When I was in high school (1987-92) this story appealed to only a small percentage of people. Putting the story on the big screen will make it appeal to a lot more, but it is already too late for some. If you like fanatasy with cuddly furry creatures then keep watchng the Walt Disney features. I you want to see some real fantasy played out in believable surrounds by a fantastic cast then this movie will be the first step in the right direction.