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Summary: Love it
Review: I loved the movie. I think it's the best sci-fi I've seen in a few years.
The affects are amazing and the actors are wonderful. A really great movie.
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Summary: Without a doubt, the best movie of the year, if not ever.
Review: AN outstanding masterpiece, J.R.R Tolkien fans will love it, if you do not, then please make an appointment to see a therapist if not a psychiatrist. The movie is perfect, it has everything a great film should. Action,humor,fantasy,drama,excitement and even a bit of romance. It is exactly just like the book, just so soaring, everyone must see it. Then if you havent read the book, then read it as well, also see the 70s adult anime, which is also outstanding. Everyone will enjoy the movie, the actors are just truly incredible, all of them. The best movie based on a timeless novel ever. Even people who do not like fantasy will enjoy this. I dont know what else too say, whoever else doesnt like this film, really there is something wrong with you, so just fly you fools!!! Its perfect. Hail Lord of the Rings!! See it, see it now!!!!!
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Summary: Fellowship of the Ring
Review: There are movie adaptations of novels that become so definitive, whose imagery becomes so ingrained in our national consciousness that to remake it would be idiotic. Examples of these movies include Gone with the Wind, Wizard of Oz, Godfather, Jaws, and Psycho. Then there are other books which can inspire many wonderful different cinematic interpretations, like Tarzan, Frankenstein, Dracula, The Three Musketeers and Wuthering Heights.Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings I believe falls into this latter category. As wonderful as the movie was, when I walked out of the theater I wanted more. And not just to see the next two installments ASAP, but also to see how Tim Burton or Terry Gilliam or Ron Howard would interpret these books. Peter Jackson has emphasised the action and suspense elements of the books over the humor and whimsy which, in Tolkien's novels, was equally prevalent. This is probably a wise commercial move. Today's audience responds more enthusiasticly to action than to poetry, but it left me missing some scenes that was in the book, even as I delighted at what they kept in, and noted the changes -- a beefed up role for Saruman, a more elaborate chase through the caves. On the other hand, it also prevents lazy students assigned to Tolkien's works from cheating by watching the movie. I remember in college reading The Lord of the Rings for the 4th time thinking about how I'd adapt the books (a total of 5 Hobbit movies, The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, Return of the King, & The Scouring of the Shire)playing up the humor a bit more than Peter Jackson chose to do & keeping the action scenes more faithfully rendered to the novel. Still, Peter Jackson has presented us with a movie filled with wonders to behold, showing us more thrills, creating a new character, Lurtz, who seems to fit easily into this interpretation of the Tolkien universe, even if his character is really just a variation on Darth Maul. He emphasises the horrific elements of the story, not surprising considering his prior films have primarily been horrors of some form or other. This is quite probably the first truly great cinematic epic of the 21st century, even if it should not be regarded as the definitive vision of Tolkien's work. That can only be found in your own imagination.
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Summary: Beautifull yet Boring.
Review: Having an expensive production and fantastic visuals does'nt mean the movie is great. I have never read the book and I must say the movie was an over acted drama. I was yawning for the full 2 hours and 45 minutes, well maybee the ogre fight scene was cool. To it's defence it wasnt as bad as Mummy 2. But where it fails is to inovate, it's just like every other fairy tail we have seen up to date. This movie should have been done 20 years ago with star wars. Now it just has no impact. Every one who is giving it a 5 point review just has a "me too complex". Stuff it!
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Summary: A very good transition from book to movie
Review: I thought this movie was absolutly wonderful. I have read all three books and I was rather dissapointed they did not make The Hobbit in to a movie. The movie did a good job of aquainting people who have not read the books to the plot. This is one of the few movies that I was very happy with the transition from book to movie, the effects weren't corny and they agreed well with the book. I would definitly go see this movie again. I can't wait for the second.
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Summary: Best Movie Ever!
Review: I love the books by Tolkien, and all I can say is finally somebody did it right! After waiting years for this, I was worried that something in the treatment of the movie would bother me. Instead, all I've been able to do since seeing it is listen to the sound track, and try to figure out when I can see it again. When it was over, I didn't want to leave the theatre. I could have gladly sat through 12 hours of this quality of movie. While that only speaks of myself, I can say that nobody...and I mean NOBODY in the theatre left their seats at any time during the course of the movie and previews. This movie is absolutely true to Tolkien's vision of the Lord of the Rings! Everything that is important to the story happens. All the great lines are in there. And some things are improved upon in a logical manner in keeping with the universe created by Tolkien. For example, the expansions of the Arwen character were entirely appropriate, given that Tolkien's use of this character was rather anemic.
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Summary: The Fellowship of the Ring
Review: I loved the movie. It was beautifully filmed, had great acting, a stirring soundtrack (with some beautiful and haunting contributions by Enya), a taut screenplay, and awe-inspiring cinematography and special effects. The film is an exciting action adventure that also has many moments of quiet, deep feeling. Tears came to my eyes on several occasions. I read The Lord of the Rings 20 years ago and loved the books. However I really wasn't expecting much from the movie as I doubted it was likely that Tolkien's magic would be captured on film. In my opinion, however, Jackson has done it. While the film does differ from the book in a number of respects it is also lovingly faithful in many others. Those who quibble or gripe that the movie differs from the book in some ways are missing the forest for the trees. They are Tolkien "fundamentalists" whose endless nitpicking has blinded them to something quite wonderful. The movie is an adventure with deep feeling. What a wonderful treat Peter Jackson has given us. Enjoy!
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Summary: Breathtaking
Review: I can only say say one word about this movie...breathtaking. This was one of the best movies i have saw all year. I loved every minute of it, although it was long. The scenery was beautiful and the costumes amazing. The ringwraiths costumes were outstanding. It's amazing just to watch them move as they ride. This was a great story. Peter Jackson did a fantastic job. I'll be waiting in anticipation for next year when the next installment of the Lord Of the Rings trilogy is released.
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Summary: Visually beautiful but be prepared to concentrate.
Review: The scenery is fantastic - both the real and created places! What really captured me, though, is the appropriateness of the actors for their roles. Each seemed very much at home with their character and that made it easy to accept and believe in them. The struggles they face, both externally and internally, are ones we can all relate to. I also liked the focus on friendship and bonding. Sam's devotion to Frodo is especially powerful and moving. I don't remember the books well. I read them years ago and didn't really care for them. There are likely major characters, places and events missing that may bother die-hard fans of the books, but I believe that the film does a very good, if not excellent, job of bringing life to Middle Earth. So why only 4 stars? Well, if you haven't read the books, the story is rather hard to follow. I think the movie is assuming that you will have at least a basic familiarity with the characters and story. I know that if they tried to spell everything out for newcomers the movie would run much longer than the 3 hrs it already is, but it's easy to lose track of what's going on if you don't focus on it. Still, I liked it and will probably see it again. I may even re-read the books. If nothing else, the film gets an A+ for effort.
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Summary: Awesome spectacle!
Review: Purists be damned. Especially those who can't (cough) correctly spell the names of the characters (cough). This was a fantastic movie and as true to the book as any movie is likely to be. I thought it was wonderful, and I would see it again. I'm definitely getting the DVD when it comes out.
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