Almost Perfect

Rating: Null/10 (8 November 2002)

This has to be my PERSONAL all time favorite film to date. I say personal, because I realise that we all have differing tastes, so this will not be for everyone, I respect that. There were many changes made to the overall script as found in the book,(I found it very interesting to read the book after seeing the film to review the changes), but this does not alter the content or flow of the film at all for me. To those who were disappointed at the 'lack' of ending I will sat this, please don't let it put you off seeing the second and third films, its the only way you will get an ending and it will all make sense. I thought that the choice of actors was perfect, especially Elijah Wood, he matches my vision of Frodo perfectly, in manner and voice as well as looks. The settings were also just as I have seen them in my minds eye throughout the 10 times I have read the book. I would like to warn anyone who is planning to read the book for the first time, beware the final chapter of the return of the king (I have only read it twice!!), you WILL need plenty of kleenex. However, if PJ has missed this part from the film I will be disappointed (but considerably dryer in the eyes!!). I think it goes without saying that on December 18th you will find me at the front of the cinema queue!! my rating for this film would have to be 9 1/2-nothing is perfect, if it was everyone would love it!