Charles Ross

Charlie graces the cover of Now Magazine in Toronto the week of July 1One Man Must See

Maybe only peter jackson and the Oscar-winning team behind the LOTR trilogy could appreciate every nuanced second of Charles Ross's brilliant 60-minute tribute to them and the Tolkien books. A master caricaturist, Ross efficiently captures moments, characters and transitions with more grace and efficiency than he did in his famous One Man Star Wars Trilogy. Equal parts enthusiastic fan and insightful critic, Ross adds plenty of impeccably timed jokes, yet never ignores the work's quiet emotional notes. He even makes fun of his adaptation – pointing out his exclusion of the character of Arwen. A unique – OK, precious – talent, not to be missed.

Glenn Sumi
Now Magazine Online Edition