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Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2001)

I have read the books and absolutely adore them. Was the movie satisfying??? Well, I don't know how hard it would be to make some scenes as they are in the book. I know how much Jackson loves the books so I will give him the benefit of the doubt. I will not focus on what should of happened, but what happened. Elijah Woods as Frodo Baggins: I've always been fond of Elijah's movies. I was a little skeptical at first, but when given the chance to show his skills he delivers. Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey: Top notch, who else can deliver such a touching performance as a wise wizard then Ian. Enough said. Viggo Mortensen as Strider/Aragorn: This is the performance that will catapult Viggo's career. WOW! What a king he will make. Everyone else shows how weak they are when confronted with the ring. Frodo offers it to him and he closes his hand and pulls it towards Frodo's heart as if it didn't even phase him. Viggo was in my opinion the most memorable character and actor in this movie. He rivals Russel Crowe's character in Gladiator. I believe he saved this movie from being average. Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee: Good performance and very satisfying. Sean as Sam will come full circle in the Two Towers. Orlando Bloom as Legolas Greenleaf: I am convinced he is an Elf in real life. I don't think their will be anyone out there who will say Orlando's performance wasn't anything but perfection. Sean Bean as Boromir: He is in some sense a bad guy and I'm upset that we realized this so strongly in Rivendale. He ended up realizing his errors by contesting for the ring. I admire his performance and he will be missed. Liv Tyler as Arwen Undomiel: So she had too many lines and too many scenes for Arwen. Don't blame her. She did OK and I'm not upset with her role, but that the writers didn't stick true to the book. I really do feel a strong bond between Aragorn and Arwen in the movie and can't wait until their love brings tears to fans when they finally unite. I think it's great that Aragorn speaks Elvish to her. I also enjoyed how well Aragorn spoke Elvish and damn I can't say enough about viggo Mortensen. Cate Blanchett as Galadriel: A solid performance. Could of been better and more magical however. Of course they should of showed more of her and her gift givings to the Fellowship. So I won't blame her for it. I like Cate Blanchett and she did just fine, but I would of enjoyed her more if she wasn't so dark and hard. Gollum: Good. Can't complain at all. All in all I will say that the movie is nothing short of an experience!!