Best Movie I have seen

Rating: 10/10 (17 December 2003)

I have to say that the movie was the best I have seen. Now as for comments from those earlier. Anyone who says the first ten minutes should be cut don't understand the importance of Smeagol. Anyone says that the last twenty should be cut don't understand Tolkien's true vision, the book never just ended after the battle, and neither should the movie, because there is always more story, which was shown beautifully in the ending sequences. Now as a huge fan of the Tolkien lore I personnally have always been biggest fans of Gandalf and Gimli, I like dwarves. But I have to say that Sean Ashtin as Samwise Gamgee was the most moving perfomance I have ever seen. He exemplifies Sam's spirit and courage and was for me the most enjoyable character of the movie. He should definitely win an Academy Award. Also memorable notions were Merry and Pippin, who grow into their parts and make the hobbits the main focus of the movie. Beautiful. Now I admit there are differences then the book, but that is going to happen with any movie made from a book, but I have to say Peter Jackson has brought the spirit of Tolkien's books alive and it is one of the most spectacular sights you will ever see. The acting is perfect, whoever said they look like cardboard cutouts doesn't know how to do proper characterization or to blind to see, and I will see it over and over again. Manwe, Ulma, Varda, and all the gods of Valinor would be proud.