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Summary: I know you will hate me for saying this but...
Review: I really, really did not like this movie. ...I am a fan of both fantasy and science fiction, and I read and enjoyed (to some extend) one of the books in the Lord of the Rings series. So it is not that I just dislike fantasy/sci-fi. The reason I disliked this movie is that when I saw it in the theaters I almost fell asleep. There was no dramatic tension at all. Although I have to admit the opening sequences were very good, and the special effects and scenery were great - I would claim that the filmmakers got totally carried away with special effects. Once the hobbit and company started fighting computer generated monsters, I grew less and less interested until I was at the point of walking out of the theater! I mean, I have nothing against fighting in movies, especially fighting with well done special effects - but enough is enough! After a point there is no more excitement, and it becomes monotonous and dull. Honesty, the sad thing about movies today is that the reliance on special effects has led to a decline in the quality of the other aspects of the film, such as dialogue, creativity, etc, etc. In my opinion, there is nothing interesting in watching hours of computer generated fighting scenes. Come on - where is the excitement in that? In addition to the excessive fighting, I feel that this movie was badly acted. In one scene, there was a close up on the hobbit's face after somebody was killed (the fact that I don't remember who shows how much I really cared at that point) - and the whole theater began laughing out loud. I don't think that this was the desired effect, somehow. Anyhow, this is only my personal opinion. After viewing the movie, I felt that it was very bad due to the excessive fighting (and subsequent lack of creative dialogue, character development, etc, etc.) and poor acting. Hollywood really needs to go back to watching some classic movies - which did not use any special effects - because it seems that filmmakers have lost the ability to entertain audiences without massive doses of sepcial effects. And even worse, as proved by this movie, sometimes even special effects cannot make a dull movie interesting...
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Summary: I know you will hate me for saying this but...
Review: I really, really did not like this movie. Saying this when almost all the other reviews are well written explanations of why this movie deserves 5 stars is very difficult indeed. Nevertheless, after seeing this movie I felt very disappointed. I am a fan of both fantasy and science fiction, and I read and enjoyed (to some extend) one of the books in the Lord of the Rings series. So it is not that I just dislike fantasy/sci-fi. The reason I disliked this movie is that when I saw it in the theaters I almost fell asleep. There was no dramatic tension at all. Although I have to admit the opening sequences were very good, and the special effects and scenery were great - I would claim that the filmmakers got totally carried away with special effects. Once the hobbit and company started fighting computer generated monsters, I grew less and less interested until I was at the point of walking out of the theater! I mean, I have nothing against fighting in movies, especially fighting with well done special effects - but enough is enough! After a point there is no more excitement, and it becomes monotonous and dull. Honesty, the sad thing about movies today is that the reliance on special effects has led to a decline in the quality of the other aspects of the film, such as dialogue, creativity, etc, etc. In my opinion, there is nothing interesting in watching hours of computer generated fighting scenes. Come on - where is the excitement in that? In addition to the excessive fighting, I feel that this movie was badly acted. In one scene, there was a close up on the hobbit's face after somebody was killed (the fact that I don't remember who shows how much I really cared at that point) - and the whole theater began laughing out loud. I don't think that this was the desired effect, somehow. Anyhow, this is only my personal opinion. After viewing the movie, I felt that it was very bad due to the excessive fighting (and subsequent lack of creative dialogue, character development, etc, etc.) and poor acting. Hollywood really needs to go back to watching some classic movies - which did not use any special effects - because it seems that filmmakers have lost the ability to entertain audiences without massive doses of sepcial effects. And even worse, as proved by this movie, sometimes even special effects cannot make a dull movie interesting...
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Summary: It's just...
Review: I received it yesterday and I've got to tell you: It blew my mind away! When you take the box in your hands, when you have a glance of the illustrations, you start imagining the work the entire production design crew went for. Opening the box is opening the door for Middle-Earth. The Argonaths statues, the book-like case for the 4 most outstanding DVDs in history. The movie, the book. For all of us, outside US, I'll remember this moment and this picture even more than the original Star Wars Trilogy. It's just the best!
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Summary: One of the Great Wonders of the World
Review: I received my DVD of the theatrical version of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring yesterday and had to view it immediately. Although watching the film on a 27" TV cannot compare to seeing it in a theater, I came away from the experience convinced that the first film of Peter Jackson's trilogy exceeded all of my expectations.
I have been a fan of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings since I first read it as a college student in the late sixties. I've read it about every other year for the past thirty years and have discovered something new every time. I felt the same way seeing the DVD last evening. The film is so rich in it concept and execution that it can be viewed repeatedly without becoming stale.
As with any fictional work, especially a fantasy, a successful author (or, in this case, filmmaker) must draw the viewer into the imaginary world of the film and make them believe that world and its inhabitants exist. Peter Jackson, along with the cast and production crew have done this magnificently.
I have been waiting for years for the art and technology of filmmaking to reach the point that it could do justice to Tolkien's masterpiece. This film has succeeded in doing so.
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Summary: Toy Set
Review: I recently bought the Arwen and Asfaloth Deluxe Horse and Rider Set for my brother for christmas and when he had oppened it i noticed that her right hand was replaced by her left.All in all Arwen has two left hands and no right one.Anyone can wright me back on this toy mistake.If anyone knows anything about the rarity of this toy i would certainly like two hear your input
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Summary: Jerks
Review: I recently purchased a shiny new copy of the Extended edition and it will not play on my computer. The computer doesn;t even recognize the disc (runs XP). My 98 machine saw the disc but couldn;t play it. the DVD decoders didn't even recognize the disc. Needless to say I'm disappointed and angry. I loved the movie, though much less than the books, but it is a shame that greedy companies like New Line have to introduce their unlawful and unadvertised copyright schemes into the disc.
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Summary: The best DVD ever made
Review: I recently recieved this LOTR gift pack as an actual gift, and let me tell you, it was probably the best gift I ever recieved. First and foremost in the pack is the movie itself, which has over half an hour of extra scenes that, due to time constraints, never made it to the movie. The original version was a great movie, but this extended edition is fantastic, with the extra scenes giving so much more insight into the story and characters. One scene that I particularly liked was the one where Aragorn and Boromir were arguing on the night before the breaking of the Fellowship. Not only do we get a better insight into Boromir's character, but we also see the Fellowship 'breaking' somewhat already, and it also makes Boromir's valiant departure more meaningful. The extra scenes also help prepare the viewer for 'The Two Towers' more, especially with regards to the gifts that Galadriel gave to ALL the Fellowship in Lorien. The next best thing about this DVD pack are the 'behind the scenes' sections, which take up 2 whole discs and are probably longer than the movie itself. These segments explain virtually every detail behind the movie, everything including the set construction, props, costumes, music, as well as extensive interviews with the actors and development team. The only disappointment I had with this section is that it does not feature interviews with either Hugo Weaving (Elrond) or Cate Blanchett (Galadriel), and I must assume it is becuase those two fine actors simply weren't available at the time. The DVD also features four extensive film commentary sections, with the actors, the writers, the set/prop designers, and the post production digital teams. While I found the last two a little repititive after having seen the 'behind the scenes' things, the first two commentaries (with the actors and then with the writers), are extremely interesting. Peter and his writing team do an excellent job explaining why some things were different from the book, why they did other things, what they wanted aimed to do with certain scenes. After listening to the commentary, it is obvious to me that Peter Jackson is a film-making genius with an electric imagination. I also liked the way that Peter was so blatantly obvious about everything, if he changed something from the book, he goes right out and says it, and then explains his reasons for doing so. He doesn't do it arrogantly, he simply presents his reasons for doing so and lets the audience make their decision, once again showing his great humility. The actors featured in the DVD commentary are also very interesting, and explain some of the features very well. Ian McKellan is a standout with his gentle tone and shrewd statements concering the various scenes he comments on. The Hobbit actors are also very amusing, and it's obvious that those guys had a lot of fun making these movies. Sean Bean (Boromir) is great to listen to, and he really made me appreciate the character of Boromir more. John Rhys Davies also speaks very well, and he really opened my eyes up to what he had to go through in order to act in the movie (his facial makeup was horrendous). Hearing John speak outside the movie helped to reinforce my belief that we should have seen more of Gimli (and the Dwarves in general for that matter) in the movie itself. But even so, having seen Gimli played by such a magnificent and dedicated actor such as John is a real treat. The actual packaging itself is also wonderful. The outside box is simply too beautiful to throw away, as it shows drawings of the Fellowship's journey down the Great River. The DVD pack itself is beautifully made, and includes a map of where the Fellowship travelled throughout Middle-Earth, which I found very interesting. The pack also includes two remarkably detailed statues of the Argonath from the movie, designed to be used as book ends. These books ends are almost as terrific as the movie itself, and I'm sure that many proud LOTR fans will have them in their bookshelves for years to come. Technically speaking, the DVD is perfect. There are no errors whatsoever, which simply adds to the excellence of this theatrical masterpiece. Whether you are a an avid LOTR fan or simply a casual fan who enjoyed the theatrical release of the movie (such as myself) this is the DVD pack to buy. It may be expensive, but it is worth every cent, and I would gladly had paid twice as much for such a masterpiece.
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Summary: Wonderful movie, great packaging, no deleted scenes
Review: I recieved this version of the movie for my birthday. I love seeing the movie again and the featurettes on the second disc are wonderful. Unfortunately, I had kinda hoped that even this edition would have some deleted scenes. I think I will end up selling this to buy an extended edition as the price drops further. If you just want to see the movie as you saw it in the theaters originally and get some cool extras then save some money and pick up this edition. If you want everything wait and spend a bit more to get the extended edition.
keep the faith.
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Summary: the best movie with hot guy's
Review: I relly enjoyed the movie it's one I would recamend it for every one.If you have the same taste in men, you would think the elf was a total babe!!!!! I cant wait intell the next one comes out!
I am going to buy all the movies they make on the lord of the rings.
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Summary: Good beyond hope
Review: I remember being sceptical when I walked into the theatre to see this movie for the first time. I remember the cold chills that ran up my back when the end credits were rolling, and I told myself "there are two more, THIS GOOD."
I don't always agree with the choices of the Academy. But this movie's 13 Nominations were deserved. In the field of fantasy movies very few achieve the depth, beauty, and sheer power that is enjoyed so often by other film genres--this film is one of them.
I'm sure that many lovers of Tolkien would hasten to point out that there are scenes, even characters missing. But what is amazing about Peter Jackson's adaptation is that what is important is left in. The characters, emotions, and themes that makes "Lord of the Rings" one of the most read books in any language are ALL there. I usually hate telling people about a favorite book and getting the response "Is there a movie?" For once, I can say "Yes. A good one." Thanks, Peter Jackson.
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