Everyone Talks About Lord of the Rings, But a Perfect Fantasy Movie Came 14 Years Earlier

When fans discuss the greatest fantasy movies ever made, Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movies frequently dominate conversation. The acclaimed trilogy transformed the genre, proving that fantasy movies could deliver blockbuster spectacle while still impressing audiences with emotional depth, rich world-building, and excellent performances. It's been over two decades since The Fellowship of the Ring released in cinemas, but Middle-earth still remains the gold standard of world-building.