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Summary: Excellent for fans
Review: If you are a big fan of the LotR movies (and books), this is an excellent DVD. Truth be told, I've only watched the movie and looked at what the additional features are available (I have a new baby at home, so little time for DVDs). But just the additional and expanded scenes in the movie are worth it. They add depth to the characters and story which were lost on the cutting room floor in the theater edition. After seeing this movie in the theater a year and a half ago, I read the entire series -- the movie had motivated me to finish what I never did as a teenager. I was so engrossed with the books that I hardly put them down until I finished. Now that I've seen the expanded version of the movie, I have to say that it does much more credit to the first book than the earlier version. To anyone who hasn't read the books, though -- don't just watch the movies -- the books are really worth the time and effort. In fact, I think you will enjoy the movies more if you read the books. This was true of the Twin Towers for me. I think I would have found that movie a little low on plot if I hadn't been so engrossed in the big picture and characters which I understood so much better from the novels. If you like LotR, this is definitely worthwhile. I'm putting the Twin Towers on my wish list immediately.
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Summary: Better than the original
Review: I didn't think that Fellowship of the Ring could get any better until I saw the extended version. I don't know how much time it added to the movie, nor do I care. The extended version takes a great movie and makes it greater. The extended scenes are seamlessly sewn in with the original film. I also managed to sit through the hours of extra features. I now have a greater understanding of the film as a project as well as the books, which I also love. In the future, I plan on only viewing the extended version, for as great as the theatrical version is, it seems an unfinished diamond compared to this mighty jewel.
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Summary: Great DVD set
Review: Of course this was excellent. I loved all the extra footage, the background film making, and the interviews with the actors. You really do get a feel that as this epic was being made the people( actors, support staff, crew, and etc.) were a very close family. I am a huge fan of Tolkien and loved the books so I may be a bit biased towards the movie version by Peter Jackson.
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Summary: Excellent representation of Tolkien's work
Review: I have been a Tolkien fan since sixth grade, and I've read the series several times. Each time, I am amazed at the depth of description that Tolkien brings to the page and the depth of character in his created world. When I first heard about this film, I was excited yet skeptical; how could someone put to screen the scope of Tolkien's world without sacrificing something? This film, however, does just that. It gives you a remarkable feeling of the wonder of Tolkien's world, characterization, and history, all within the space of practically three hours. The images that the film creates are beautiful, and it's amazing to see the depths of Moria and the graceful boughs of Lothlorien depicted in color on the screen. I would totally recommend this film to anyone; it appeals to all ages and all walks of life. The extended DVD version of the film is also beneficial to Tolkien fans, as well as diligent viewers, because it explains some things that are boggling to those who watched the theatrical version in the theatre (including the size ratios and the gifts given to the Fellowship in Lothlorien, which is not explained even in film 2 when the cloaks are used). If anyone has ever wanted to know the scope of how this film was created, and all of the details that went into putting Tolkien's world on film, then this DVD set is essential.
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Summary: excellent
Review: I, unlike a majority of people who read tolkein, find his novels to be verbose and hard to trudge through at times. The movie version, while not remaining completely true to it's source does not suffer the same way. The acting in most cases is very well done, and the CG effects are immensely better than those coming from Lucas in his SW movies. The vistas that frame every scene are so beautiful as to be another well chosen character. This is a must see for action or sci/fi fantasy fans.
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Summary: A triumph of cinematography
Review: 'The Fellowship of the Ring' is the first installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on the fantasy series by J.R.R. Tolkien; while the books may not appeal to everyone, especially the very young, the movies certainly do!
The story follows Frodo, a hobbit of the Shire, played by Elijah Wood, and his trusted companion/gardener, Sam (Sean Astin); his friend and adviser, Gandalf the Grey (played by Sir Ian McKellen) discovers that Frodo has inherited a ring of power - the One Ring of the Dark Lord, Sauron - and that it must be destroyed; Frodo, Sam and, eventually, two friends - Merry and Pippin - are sent by Gandalf to Bree, where he will meet them, after consulting the head of his order; along the way, they must escape the terrifying Nazgul - Ring Wraiths. At Bree, there is no Gandalf, but they meet a mysterious Ranger, who they later discover is Aragorn, the last heir to the throne of Gondor (played by Viggo Mortensen), and engaged to the Elvish Arwen Evenstar (Liv Tyler), who protects them, and leads them to Rivendell; from here, a fellowship is formed, and new characters are introduced, including the dwarf, Gimli (John Rhys-Davies), the son of the steward of Gondor, Boromir (Sean Bean), etc. The fellowship then sets off, encountering much difficulty along the way, to destroy the ring...
All aspects of this movie - from the captivating story (action packed adventure, [after the first fifteen minutes to half hour, which is equally enjoyable]), the exquisite settings (from the peaceful, happy shire, the ethereal Rivendell, the dark, Orc-infested Moria, to the long abandoned weathertop - Amon Sûl), the encapsulating special effects and CGI, to the superb acting (Viggo Mortenson, Liv Tyler, Sean Bean, Sir Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, Christopher Lee, etc.) - make for an enjoyable excursion to the limitless realm of imagination; an excursion that you'll want to repeat multiple times!
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Summary: Great Movie
Review: The first time I saw this movie, I wasn't too crazy about it, and didn't see why it was so popular. The second time I saw it, my view on this movie changed. Perhaps knowing that the movie won't have an ending after you sit there for 2 and a half hours had something to do with my change of heart, or maybe it was because I watched it over 2 days instead of sitting through the whole thing at once. But now, since I enjoyed this movie a bit more this time, let's get to my review of Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring. LOTR- The Fellowship of the Ring was based on the first book in the Lord of the Rings book triligy. The movies story, without giving too much away, is about a Hobbit named Froto Baggins who inherits a ring from his uncle Bilbo. Froto's friend and advisor, Gandof the Wizard, informed him that the ring is evil, and if found by the wrong people, all of Middle-Earth will be destroyed. Frodo then leaves so the ring wouldn't be found, and ends up at Elron, where The Fellowship of the Ring was formed to serve as the protectors of the ring before it is destroyed in the fires in Mt. Doom. Since this is only part one of a triligy, the story ends abruptly, and if you're not expecting it, can be very disappointing. This movie had great camera work, besides from a good story. Some of the camera shots in this movie were very impressive, and it all worked well for the movie's advantage. Then there were the special effects. ILM (Industrial Light and Magic) had a big part in this movie. There were the Hobbits, who were made to look like they were half the size as everyone else, and then the orcs, and Golum, and all of the other creatures involved in the story. The scenery was hugely ILM influenced too. While many shots were just straight impressive shots, others were impressive by the digitally added effects. I don't disagree with the academy awards that this movie won. It deserved it. Overall, Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring was a very well done, feel good movie with plenty of action, great special effects, with the moral that good always defeats evil (except in Lord of the Rings: Return of the King).
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Summary: new zealand is a pretty place!
Review: this movie is strong on special effects and scenery - makes me want to jump on a plane and go to nz - but it's weak on story and characterization. i cringed every time someone opened their mouths to speak. the film drags for the first hour and a half, and it's not until the fellowship is formed and they start off on their little journey that the story starts to be interesting. but even then, it's only really riveting in the battle scenes which were well done. there was enough here to make me curious how the story continues. but it's not good enough to make me shell out the [$$$] to see it at the cine, much less the [$$$] to buy it. i'll borrow it from my local library - for free. that way, i won't feel like i didn't get my money's worth.
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Summary: The One DVD To Kick Major Arse.
Review: Or should I say 4 DVDs? Anyway this movie has something for every person. The only people I've talked to who hated this movie were ignornant teenagers who raved about XXX (the awful Vin Diesel movie, you perve), or the new Matrix movie (just admit that it served no purpose and that one Wachowski brother is seriously nuts). JUST BUY THIS DVD SET! Why are you reading this review? This movie is a freakin masterpiece! You should know that! Buy it. Come on. You want the commentaries, the extra 30 minutes, the featurettes. Buy one of the best movies ever made. I can't stop typing random things. Zucchini...Garfield 25...he's fat I get it.....Mogadishu... Peter Gabriel. I'm done. Please click the buy button. Then I'll stop.
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Summary: LOTR
Review: Only the best film and score ever developed. Must see for young and old alike.
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