One story to rule them all . . .

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2003)

Like many, I read the books, then word reached my ears that films were being made, I thought it was just going to be yet another Hollywood (overloaded with C.G.I. and really fake awful acting with an all star cast to attract people to come see it) film, so I checked out the trailer and some lord of the rings sites and as I found out how un-American this was I began to become exited and eagerly anticipated the release of the 'Fellowship of the Ring'. Like anyone else who has eyes ears and even a spec of sanity would say I want to see the two towers! so finally Return of the King is released and frankly nothing can come close. Star Wars is a great, semi-original story and is fairly unique in that it is just a film story and not a book converted to the big screen. After reading the books several times and watching the movies several thousands of times, I still see the films as though they were totally rewritten and only based on the books rather than 'converted'. Any Tolkien fan or more academically involved in Tolkien and his Lord of the Rings will know that calling it a 'Fantasy Sci-Fi Adventure' for greasy and spotty teenage boys is simply preposterous! It is a complex story that has many links with our own world's history and human dilemmas. I hope audiences can watch Lord of the rings without prior judgement/expectations/prejudice, but with open minds and most importantly to enjoy and stupendously well cast/scored/produced/adapted film. Worthy of high recognition in all records.
Well done to all involved!