[Darth Sidious]

It should also appeal strongly to families: not a single swearword anywhere, no mention of sex anywhere. There's the thing about Arwen choosing to live as a mortal when she joins her life to Aragorn's, but only this materialistic world could make something of that other than what it's meant to be: true love.

This is the very rare movie you could take your church's youth group to - or the whole church for that matter - and no one would feel ashamed or insulted or anything else like that. People are tired of that... and this movie (and to some extent, "Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone") delivers an innocent alternative. Lord knows we need good medicine like this after a season of grief.

[ovrtaxt]

I think I may forgo my workplace responsibilities today and take my crew to the movie! (My wife isn't into it, unfortunately, and my kids are too young for orcs and gore and war...) Thanks for the review- Im half in mental Middle Earth this week with all the buzz!

[2Jedismom]

Thank you for this review!

It warms my heart to know that you shared this with your soon-to-be bride. My husband and I have been married 10 years this coming Saturday and we're going to see the LOTR to celebrate. It is the first time in our married life that we've gone to the movies.

[newgeezer]

not a single swearword anywhere, no mention of sex anywhere.

<anti-hollywood sarcasm> How could it possibly make a profit? No one will go to see such a movie in this day and age. </anti-hollywood sarcasm>

[4Freedom]

Excellent revue! I have to wait until next week to see it, but reviews like this will help me make it through.

[ambrose]

It should also appeal strongly to families: not a single swearword anywhere, no mention of sex anywhere.

But little elves slashing each other with swords? Nice family entertainment indeed...