Simply Delightful

Rating: 10/10 (15 April 2009)

When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote this trilogy almost fifty years back, it became a milestone in the history of Fantasy Literature. Most of the later fantasy writers that emerged were inspired by this masterpiece which critics consider as one of the greatest adventures of all time. And when Peter Jackson announced the making of three live-action movies based on this trilogy, much talk followed.
And thank goodness that the audience was not in the least disappointed when The Fellowship Of The Ring was released by New Line Cinema, for this movie, though some consider to be too long (nearly 3 hours), marked the beginning of a completely new trend of film-making. Jackson has beautifully illustrated peril,thrill and action, alongside with emotion, friendship and love - a combination absent in many adventure movies that only figure thrill and action.
Though those who love extreme action may not be satisfied with this movie, it is, overall, a masterpiece - a great movie of a great book.