I never thought I would see something as good as the Lord of the Rings triology, but this one comes close or even equals it in just 2 hours and 40 minutes. The animated sequences were so real that they seamlessly blended into the live action sequences. The basic good versus evil story was delivered using the best technology available, making the story totally believable as I watched it. It moved me to tears at some points and awed me with the beauty and creativity of the setting. This is a must see for everyone.