Finally, a movie for European Americans

Rating: 10/10 (12 June 2005)

A movie finally cast appropriately that European Americans can relate to. I'm so sick of bad casting in so many recent movies. This one was filmed in New Zealand away from the Hollywood influence and the director was able to use people who fit Tolkien's descriptions. Rather than cast Jennifer Lopez or Halle Berry as an elf, or The Rock as Aaragorn, we have people who look the part. The above mentioned casting would be similar to casting Ben Affleck as Shaft. Also, a great message that good defeats evil, and you should never ever give up. Even when you think it's hopeless, there is always hope. This movie is safe for people of all ages, and a relief from the usual garbage, profanity and vulgarity that is coming out of Hollywood now days.