They got it just right!

Rating: 10/10 (23 January 2002)

Like all fans of the late, great JRR Tolkien, I was holding my breath: Would they get it right? The answer? A resounding YES. With an amazing touch for every little detail, I felt that this film really brought the domain of Middle Earth to life quite genuinely.
When the fellowship were in the Mines of Moria. I said "yes" audibly, for I knew that THIS was exactly how it should be. Somehow everyone, everything and every place was just right.
The acting was understated and purposeful. The direction was subtle yet precise. I would highly recommend this film to fans of Tolkien as well as those who may not generally count themselves as fantasy fans. This movie is a genuine classic already, and I can hardly wait to buy the entire set in a DVD boxed set in 2005.
Kudos to all those involved in putting LOTR together for us. I look forward to this winter when I can once again step into the mystical realm of Frodo and all his compatriots.