second viewing even better

Rating: 10/10 (3 February 2002)

I had to see FotR again just to find out what I saw the first time, and what I saw the first time was amazing. I was so excited I missed important information given by one character about another, or about the plot, but the second time, everything made sense. And, it was still a fast 3 hours. The people I was with keep telling me they think it was good. Really good. First time round I gave it a 10. I still do.
This is a tight production; the acting is riveting; the FX are cool. Ok, it isn't minutely perfect, some cuts were made too quickly e.g. Aragorn surveys the landscape of Lothlorien then it seems the Fellowship is trooping through the woods. Just what was Aragorn thinking, or about to say. Great place? Nice to be back? then oops they have the Cold Welcome from the elves. One can guess, from reading the books; but maybe the cut will be on the DVD.
I have a single complaint, and that would be the forgettable trailers beforehand. I hope something better comes along or it will be a long wait for a good movie, til The Two Towers comes out. Meanwhile I want to see FotR again!