When it comes to the fantasy genre, The Lord of the Rings reigns supreme. In both the cinematic and literary worlds, the saga about the Hobbit Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and his quest to destroy the One Ring is widely considered the pinnacle of fantasy storytelling, thanks to its memorable characters, jaw-droppingly immersive world-building, and a story that has not only introduced but also perfected many of the tropes commonly associated with the genre. Very few fantasy movies surpass The Lord of the Rings, at least when it comes to sheer scope, ambition, and execution.