blodhemn

I finally got around to watching this movie months after its theatrical run had come to a halt. After reading tons of articles of praise for the movie, my anticipation was at a high. Until I watched it - and I must say disappointment was the first feeling I got. Maybe it's because I waited too long, and the hype just got to me. Or maybe it's because I was expecting more comedy. Or maybe its because as a 26 year old, and 100 plus horror & action movies later, I have unfortunately lost the ability to enjoy an animated movie.

With an excellent cast of comedic talents; Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and John Lithgow - Cameron Diaz can be funny at times - I was expecting a laugh riot or a movie (which wasn't). However, the middle part of the movie was a little slow and only Murphy had all the funny spoken bits. The puns were good, however, the storyline is ordinary, but I won't be surprised if Katzenberg gets the better of Disney's entry in the Best Animated Movie at this year's Oscars - but I'll make my judgment once I see the list of nominees.

I would easily recommend this movie to anyone - great for families - but I wouldn't say this is the best animated movie I had ever seen (as some people are calling it) - just an enjoyable 90 minutes of your life that you'll forget in a few days time. And there's always Toy Story and Wallace & Gromit. A high 6/10. I would give it a high 7, if only there was more of Monsieur Hood.

I am one of those people who never read. I simply cannot pick up a book and last 10 pages without falling asleep. I am a movie buff, plain and simple. After hearing the hype about J.R.R. Tolkien's classic story, I had to watch and see for myself.

I have always been a big fan of fantasy movies, the larger the cast of characters, the better. The Fellowship of the Ring certainly has that - and much more. I am now fascinated dwellers of Middle Earth - the Dwarves, Elves, Hobbits, Orcs, Wizards, Warriors - everyone of them.

Peter Jackson has done a wonderful job in transforming words to movement, suffice to say that this movie makes me want to pick up the book and read (hopefully I'll reach page 20). I thoroughly enjoyed the fight scenes, the intricate dialogue, the comradarie, the betrayals and not forgetting, the effects. Never a dull moment, this movie has definitely lived up to my expectations.

Sure, the Fellowship of the Ring will have its fair share of detractors, but I dare say that nothing will stop this movie franchise from becoming the largest ever or at least get on par with the original Star Wars Trilogy. Just one wish - An Oscar Nomination for Sir Ian McKellen please?