Essential for fans and non-fans alike

Rating: 7/10 (21 December 2001)

'Awesome' isn't the word. Truly the best film of the year, and certainly the best book-to-film translation I've seen. I'm a great fan of the book so perhaps I'm biased, but this movie has lost none of the magic of the epic tome.
All cast members are excellent, as are the effects. Minor niggles aside, this film is flawless. Roll on December 2002!