See the Future

Rating: Null/10 (21 December 2003)

Like most people, I rushed out to see the film on the day of its release. Again, like most people I had a massive expectation from the film. Was it met? Without doubt !!
There is no question that this film, indeed all three films, must rank as the best trilogy of our time. Most trilogies I have found start to go down hill after the fist film. The best examples are Matrix, Highlander and Omen. The Lord of the Rings films are the reverse. They just keep on getting better. Sure, they have their faults. The missing breaking of Saurumans staff, the visit by Frodo to Osgilliath and unfortunatly a very poor acting from Hugo Weaving as Elrond who in my opinion failed to represent Elrond as the strong and immortal Elf Lord he was. These things aside, the films were superb! There is no other word for them. Even with those faults I mentioned earlier, these films just work. I'm a great fan of Tolkien and frankly the adapted parts do no detract from the books. Indeed, if you have time to notice goofs then you have missed the point.
If I look back at the images that I had in my mind when I read the books some 20 years ago, Jackson only enhanced them. What vision Peter Jackson has. Sure, there are scenes everyone knows will be in the EE. I look forward to seeing them because for me I will say to my kids that the films are THE LORD OF RINGS! What a way to introduce children and adults to the bliss of books. Lets just hope that future productions from others measure up to Jackson and his cast. I agree with the person that said "What a bonus to select unknowns for the cast. That way there are no preconceptions". Quite right. They were all bar one, magnificent. All hail to Peter Jackson and the cast of all of the films. Also to the crew that made it all possible. You have my 10/10 anyday plus some !!