Movie Review ~ The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

I probably would not have watched this movie and the sequels if not for the Top Movies of All Time list. Otherworldly fantasies with scary stuff and violence are not generally my cup of tea. And it would have been my loss. The story is wonderful and vivid and exciting . . .

Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, and many more, this is the story of a very dangerous ring found by a Hobbit named Frodo and the epic journey to destroy the ring and save Middle Earth. He is aided by a powerful wizard, his best friends, and joined by others on his journey.

This movie is filmed in New Zealand and is worth watching just for all the lush exotic scenery.

Excellent edge of your seat entertainment. Just be careful. If you watch one you will want to watch all the others in the series . . . and you might even want to read the books by J.R.R. Tolkien. They are on my reading list.

Academy Awards, USA 2002

Won Oscar	Best Cinematography Andrew Lesnie
	Best Makeup Peter Owen Richard Taylor
	Best Music, Original Score Howard Shore
	Best Effects, Visual Effects Jim Rygiel Randall William Cook Richard Taylor Mark Stetson
Nominated Oscar	Best Picture Peter Jackson Barrie M. Osborne Fran Walsh
	Best Actor in a Supporting Role Ian McKellen
	Best Director Peter Jackson
	Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published Fran Walsh Philippa Boyens Peter Jackson
	Best Art Direction-Set Decoration Grant Major (art director) Dan Hennah (set decorator)
	Best Costume Design Ngila Dickson Richard Taylor
	Best Film Editing John Gilbert
	Best Music, Original Song Enya Nicky Ryan Roma Ryan For the song "May It Be".
	Best Sound Christopher Boyes Michael Semanick Gethin Creagh Hammond Peek

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