Almost as over-rated as Titanic

Rating: Null/10 (18 February 2004)

Nice things first ... as a visual feast, this movie is unsurpassed. 15 out of 10. Its problem, and that of the first two parts, is that it's too close to the book. That means too little plot and too many characters. You have to admit, it isn't much of a story ... get from one place to another and chuck a ring in a volcano. OK, there are sub plots but even the Yellow Pages has surprises. And come on, three hours? Why? It's a good movie, but not a great one.