My 1 Minute Review

Rating: 10/10 (23 December 2002)

Although not an LOTR fan, this was an incredible movie. I saw some of the digital effects on TV prior to going to the show and the movie held up to its end of the bargain: it was rich in stunning special effects, with realistic CG characters that offered life-like AI. Indeed, the massive combat scene towards the end was well worth the wait. While many of my fellow movie goers felt the need to wander out into the lobby, I was compelled to watch the entire thing. Spellbinding, I was glued to my seat for most of the entire 3 hour ordeal. The ending, which is really a beginning, left me feeling cheated and wanting more. Sadly, this movie will probably fade away in a few years due to its length, but I look forward to watching sequel in this (trilogy?). Elija Wood makes a great lead character into a device that compels the audience into the story even further than the original.

This movie is a must-see for any sci-fi fan.