It seems a long time til next christmas (possible minor spoilers)

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2001)

This has got to be the best movie I've ever seen. The landscapes, filming, locations, special effects and castles, the entire audio-visual expression defies description. It has to be seen. Considering the expectations and hype, Peter Jackson and his team has done an admirable job of adapting Tolkiens epic saga to film. And even though the movie cannot be completely true to the book (it has to stand on its own), I think the creative freedom they have given themselves works very well.
Ian McKellan is perfect as Gandalf, the Balrog of Moria is excellent, and the opening sequence is a masterpiece in filmmaking.
10 out of 10.
Regards, Per Axel