I liked this movie even more than I thought I would...

Rating: 10/10 (21 May 2004)

I liked this movie even more than I thought I would. I got home only a few hours ago. I went out with a few girlfriends to see it just last night. I confess -- I first went to see it because of the rather good-looking Hugh Jackman.
But, what I walked away with was how impressed I was with the top-notch acting and the phenomenal special effects, as well. The characters were portrayed believably and I quickly acquired affection for them. During times when the protagonist or his friends were in danger, I found myself genuinely caring about them. I felt empathy for them and their struggles.
I think that this is probably the best movie I've seen in the theater this year. And I say that not as a giggly starry-eyed girl with a crush on the leading man, but as a middle-aged woman with a degree in theater arts.
I plan to see it again and I look forward to being able to purchase it when it becomes available on VHS and DVD.