Technically impressive, but something important is missing

Rating: Null/10 (22 January 2003)

Nice scenery and fantastic photo albeit the data-animated parts are a bit too obvious, except for Sméagol who is the best "actor" of the film. This film was simply too long and focusing far too much on cool battles and fights that are filmed in a too high tempo so that the feeling is left out. Incidentally this is the case throughout the film, I left with a feeling that something was missing; something that couldn't be grasped.
The love scenes are too plastic, and the actors are mis-used, poor Ian McKellen's talent is wasted in comparison to the first picture. One nice thing though is too see Prince John finally become King, haha. Also too many unnecessary and bad changes from the story in the book; they did not improve the cineastic impact. Cut down the film to half its length would be more appropriate. Am I negative? Nevertheless I would rate it between 6 and 7 out of 10.
Enjoy!