[Son of Gondor]

I thought Sam's undaunted threatening of Strider with his fists with a sword in his face was funny along with Pippin's complaint of missing second-breakfast and his asking were the fellowship was going, right after joining it.<P>And then I, who has never, ever cried at a movie, almost cried when the company rushes out of Moria. The actors were excellent, but the music was the most poinigant. I got the sound track for Christmas and I still almost cry when I hear that music. Also Boromir's muffled yells as he fought his last orcs and the music for it I thought was also very touching. For some reason I have always had a respect for Boromir and I am glad the movie gave him some honor. You knew the "King" quote was coming, but it was beautiful just the same.<P>And then there parts that I just wanted to shout or simply gasp at. The horses in Ford sweeping away the black riders sent shivers through me as well those winding stairways and the sweeping picture of Saruman calling from Orthanc. And in all instances the music was stellar (particularly Kazad-Dum)