"Rings" doesn't disappoint

Rating: 10/10 (28 March 2005)

Absolute Genius. I was a Tolkien ignoramus when first I saw this movie. I refused to see it in theaters because my mom said I had to read the book first. I hated the book the first time I read it. When I finally saw Fellowship, I spent the majority of the film on the edge of my seat. Talk about master film-making. Peter Jackson is a genius to have brought this world to life. Sean Astin absolutely shines as Sam, Elijah Wood is the perfect Frodo. Ian McKellan as the wizard Gandalf is amazing as well as Christopher Lee, the evil wizard Saruman. Viggo Mortenson plays the soft spoken warrior Aragorn to perfection. All the other actors not mentioned did a wonderful job with their characters. Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens crafted a remarkable script with beautiful dialogue. I could go on and on but the biggest praise I can give it is this. When the movie ended, I read Fellowship, Towers, Return, and even the Hobbit within the next three days and now can quote lotr with the best of them(and actually know what I'm talking about) A must see for anyone. Fellowship of the Ring did not disappoint.