good, for a "blockbuster"

Rating: 7/10 (28 June 2005)

as blockbusters go, this was above average, but as a Tolkien loving boy, my hopes were slightly dashed by the exclusion of amazing scenes and beautiful duologue which is specific to the book. all in all my least favorite of the three films, and ironically rated the highest. peter jackson is not what i would consider aptly picked to direct these movies. there are many awkward and quick camera changes and some bad green screen work in all three movies, a signature, in my mind of a less mature director. I'm sure people would like to point out all of the other films he has directed but few of them have been in the vein and trend of sweeping fantasy epics. viggo mortensen plays an amazing lead man with support from Rhys Davies. theodons character is also brought to life vividly from the pages of the book. and there is some marvelous cinematography in many scenes. another minor grievance i have with the movies follows the tarrantino philosophy: why add back scenes left on the cutting room floor? you should have made the movie you wanted to the first time around. i am particularly harsh of movies, so to receive a seven is a blessing this is a positive review, so please, no angry emails. i enjoyed this movie nearly more than any other which came out in its year.