Why Did It Win Eleven Oscars?

Rating: 10/10 (1 March 2004)

LOTR have been the best movies I have ever seen. The books were great and could not be entirely duplicated on the big screen, but Peter Jackson did a wonderful job! If you haven't seen it, go today! Pretty soon the entire trilogy will be available on DVD and you will be able to watch it in the privacy of your own home.
Note that it was the film that won the Oscars and not the actors. That says volumes in itself. Most of the actors were unknown prior to this movie, but they all did a wonderful job. The special effects and animations were terrific and Tolkien's story line is just great.
I would suggest that you read the books even if you won't watch the movie. I read them a long time ago and was enthralled by them. You will see Middle Earth in an entirely new way. Also, read The Hobbit.