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Summary: Smoke & mirrors...
Review: I ordinarily don't bother to leave less than rave reviews. But frankly I'm at a loss to understand the hyperbole over this film. I have read and re-read The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings, since the 1960s. I've pored over maps of middle earth- in short, I'm a fan. This film is stunningly beautiful, as are the people in it (Elijah Wood's face is nothing short of incredible), but geez, it's a one trick pony. It's beautiful, to be sure, with stunning special affects, but how many times can you get a lump in your throat or feel trepidation over the the struggles of the pure of heart against the ring's terrible power? Yes, the little hobbits are brave. Yes, they persevere in the face of evil and imminent danger. That's about it. Where's the character development? Where are the intricate relationships? I don't fault the director or the actors, they are splendid (Eliah Wood in particular). I just think that the marvel of Tolkien's writing cannot be well-translated to the screen- the WRITING was the thing for me. Like Gone with the Wind. Gone with the Wind was a pretty good movie (with many more plot turns than Lord of the Rings), but it really was impossible to bring Margaret Mitchell's marvelous writing to the screen, no matter how magnificent the sets. What I'm talking about are feelings and impressions, levels & intricacies of description that are difficult to present in a purely visual medium. Lord of the Rings was beautiful, but I found it boring after the first 15 minutes, sorry, no depth. For me the antithesis of this film is Stanley Kubrick's 2001, A Space Oddysey- a film I watch over & over, laden with meaning and portent from beginning to end. Another favorite- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I don't know, maybe there was just too much action jammed into too little time, with not enough quiet moments for the wonder to soak in, at least for me (after all, reading lets it unfold at a slower pace). Perhaps I would have been more impressed had I not read the books. Although a completely different kind of film, I would recommend "Lorenzo's Oil" as an inspiring [true] story about courage and invincibility in the face of adversity and staggering odds.
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Summary: excellent!
Review: I own the theatrical version but can't help but buying this one too! the sound is amazing, for the same amount of volume set compared to other movie... the sound in this movie actually shake my whole living room. and the picture is really really beautiful. Plus additional footages and all the extras, this set will keep you busy for a long while. a must have!
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Summary: WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE??!!
Review: I paid to see this at the theater - isn't THAT enough??!!
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Summary: WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE??!!
Review: I paid to see this at the theater --- that's enough.
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Summary: Great Movie, though not for Children
Review: I personally liked this movie. It shows no blood, though there is alot of violence. But what can you expect from orges? I wouldn't let young children see this movie though. It can be frightening and lound in several places. You might also have a difficult time understanding it if you havn't read the books. It moves quickly and keep ou on the edge of your set. All in All, it's a great movie.
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Summary: Greatest Adventure of All Time
Review: I personally think that Lord of the Rings is the best adventure story of all time. When you watch this movie, it makes you think your in another world. This is what great adventure movies are supposed to do. The storyline of the LOTR is quite complicated, but here is a simple version. A Hobbit named Frodo comes across a Ring of extrodinary power, which a dark lord Sauron wants to find to enslave different species, if not all. The only way to destroy the ring is to throw it into the fires in which it was created. The problem is that the fires are in the heartland of the dark lord Sauron's territory. How could a movie with a plot like this possibly be bad. I know of some action fans who don't like this movie. But never fear, The Two Towers succesfully has more action but with just as much adventure. Before seeing this movie, I didn't know much about LOTR. But after, I've become a huge fan. So overall, GREAT MOVIE.
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Summary: Harry Potter, Meet Frodo Baggins
Review: I pity the soul who denounces The Lord of the Rings as another one of those "freaky" series. In fact, I don't know what drug these people have been on. I saw Fellowship of the Ring on opening night. The show was sold out. We had perfect seats. In a few simple words, I can describe this movie: My precious. Have you ever seen a movie that totally captivates you? That leaves you breathless until you leave the theater? One that absolutely blows you away? Let the Ring shine in.
I went into this movie without any knowledge of what LotR was all about, exceptin the fact that it was about a ring and someone with the word "bag" in his name. I came out talking about Hobbits and scenes from the movie which I almost spazzed over. I went out and bought the second book. I'm glad that I finally know what LotR is about. I'm sad that I have to wait a year for the next one.
If you don't have any clue what this whole thing is about, see this movie. Then buy The Two Towers and get reading. You have 363 days to read 398 pages. Good luck.
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Summary: I feel ripped off
Review: I pre-ordered the Fellowship DVD. I love it. But I will not pre-order the next one. If they are going to let early adopters get an inferior version of the DVD, then I will not be an early adopter. Two Towers? I want it, but I won't order it until I know that the extended version is available. Perhaps not until the boxed set that has the complete extended collection has been released. Or the extended extended version....
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Summary: Don't buy this DVD if your playing it on a DVD-ROM
Review: I purchased this movie with my hard earned money to find out that is does not work with 3 of the most used DVD-ROM's made. Now I have to wait for a patch just to watch this DVD. I've found several others who also have the same problem. Check Dell Computer Support Communities to find out if your DVD-ROM is one of the three. New Line Cinema should of thought of this before releasing the DVD. Unsatisfied customers are hard to please after problems. I really would like to watch the movie to rate it. I will never purchase a New Line Cinema DVD again.
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Summary: Slashy fun for every girl^.^
Review: I rarely go out to see movies. Before my friends made me watch this, I read "The Very Secret Diaries" by Cassandra Claire & Liz Bardawill,which really enhanced (rather than iniciated) how gay most of the characters seem (Legolas, Gimli, all the hobbits) So when we went to see the 3ed movie, we were all laughing at things people sisn't seem to notice. The story is pretty good, though some of the main characters like Aragorn are extreme annoying & hard to look at. Freaking shave! Smeagol, Gimli, & Gandalf are increadebly ammusing. Legolas is a flamboyant drama queen who could stand a bitmore makeup. Eowin was annoying at first, beeing such a pantywaist with an annoyingly elongated forehead, but latter prooves that she's pretty cool & can handle herself. Pippin & Merry are impossible to hate. Arwin is just plan annoying. Elrond is gorgeous, but after Pracilla Queen of the Dessert, you can't help but wonder if he isn't trying Arwin's dresses on when she's not around. lol^o^ If you like this, you'll like Lodoss Wars. If you like this & you agree that it's slashy, you should read Island of Gestalt.
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