my review (a few spoilers here and there)

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2002)

I was so excited as I sat down to watch the second part in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Fellowship is my all-time favorite movie (Extended Edition preferred). I've watched it at least 50 times. If TTT was any good, I was going to naturally enjoy myself. But it remained to be seen- would I be blown away by this film as I was when I first saw FotR?
I most definitely was.
The opening scene was unbelievable. As my jaw hit the floor, I knew I was about to witness cinematic greatness. As the movie plunged ahead, I was enthralled but I mourned each passing moment that brought me that much closer to the end. There are so many wonderful moments in this film that are burned into my memory forever such as the excorcism of Theoden, Arwen at Aragorn's grave, the ride of the Rohirrim, the Black Gate and Frodo's elven cloak, the whole Battle of Helm's Deep and I could go on and on. This is more than a movie to me. It is already a dear friend.
You may be thinking I'm a total fan-boy and you are right. I am a fan. No apologies. I am biased. I have no idea how it comes of the screen for those who have not read the books as much as I have. All I know is that this movie was just nominated for a Golden Globe and rightfully so. This is not a sequel. It is a continuation of what will one day stand apart as the BIGGEST and boldest cinematic achievement.