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Summary: One of the best!
Review: Not only does this movie provide action but it has a very strong and great story to back it. I've read all of the lord of the Ring books and I can honestly say that this would have to be one of the best movies that follows along with a book.
That was one of the things I liked best about this movie, it didn't stray too far from the book. Granted, there were events that were missing and the timeline seemed much shorter in the movie, but it always stayed faithful to the book. I remember seeing Legolas walking on top of the snow instead of trudging through it, in the book it mentions this. The fact that minor details were shown adds so much more to the film. I especially like Peter Jackson's interpretation of the making of Saruman's Uruk-hai. Tolkein never wrote about their creation but in the film, the creation to the setting forth of the Uruk-hai is shown. That in my opinion is brilliant.
The costumes of this movie were amazing! Tolkein wrote about the black riders being terrible and frightening creatures and in the movie this was represented very accuratly. Each time the black riders were present their costumes alone gave you goose-bumps. The creatures in the movie were frightening beyond belief especially the orcs and Uruk-hai. Even though they were scary to many people, the outfits and make-up were brilliant! The Elves really gave off a sense of nobility just from their demeanor.
Overall I'd have to say that this was an excellant movie and I recommend that everyone should go see it. But be careful, this is a frightening movie which could be too much for kids under 10.
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Summary: Woooaaahh!
Review: Not only is this movie amazing, but there are also deleted scenes laid back into the movie and hours of behind the scenes footage, documentaries, and so much more. It is more than likely the most in depth DVD ever made. It's extremely enjoyable to watch. As a matter of fact, I'm watching one of the 4 discs right now!
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Summary: The Greatest Fantasy Epic
Review: Not since director Ron Howard's "Willow", which is similar to Tolkien's epic tale about an dwarf that saves the day, has there ever been a movie quite like this. The fantasy is high quality, as are the special effects. Terrific performances by Elijah Wood (Frodo), Ian Mckellen (Gandalf), Liv Tyler (Elwyn) Christopher Lee(Sauromon) and Kate Blanchet (the Lady in the Wood). Tolkien's trilogy will prove to be the newest Star Wars-like phenomena. Drawing the attention of both young and old, this good versus evil legend is a must see. The scenery is spectacular. Peter Jackson has directed a glorious film. Five stars for Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. And Everyone Awaits the coming of "The Two Towers" the next installment in the trilogy.
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Summary: If you read the book, don't waste your money.
Review: Not since Paul Verehoven raped Robert A. Heinlein's STARSHIP TROOPERS has there been so disappointing a movie. For those of us who still read and have an attention span longer than 3 minutes, Lord of the Rings is an excellent BOOK. Like an old friend we curl up in our favorite chair and read. We let out imagination take us to places we don't normally go except through the printed word.Peter Jackson, in his vain attempt at bringing this epic to life has failed miserably. Amid the scenic vistas of New Zeland, he has dragged a wonderful book through the mud. Arwen the Elf, (Liv Tyler) is disappointing as writers try unsuccessfully to write a part for her that just doesn't belong in the story while leaving out characters that are entirely necessary to the story. Oh where oh where is Tom Bombodil when you need him? The plot of the movie can be said to have similarities with the book only in an analogy that says humans and chimpanzies are similar because we both breathe air. Do you hear that sound? ...that whirring sound that grows louder every minute? That is J.R.R. Tolkein spinning in his grave. Stay home and buy the book. Don't give the studio your money for this tremendous flop.
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Summary: CG Artists
Review: Not sure if any focus group work will be done with the Amazon reviews, but if anyone who's working on LOTR is peeking at these, *Would you please use walk cycles on the CG characters that are at least a little dissimilar? Even if you just have 2 and alternate them between characters, it should be enough to fool anyone's eye. It's so hard to go back and watch the Moria scenes -- Crossing the bridge, Descending the staircase, running through the great hall... You all know what I'm talking about and I'd like to see a little variation. Thanks!
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Summary: You'll see it anyway
Review: nothing i can say will change whether or not you will see this movie...
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Summary: Best DVD I have ever seen
Review: Nothing in DVD history compares to what is in store for those how get this DVD. 4 amazing DVD's with mind blowing information on the making of this masterpiece.
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Summary: Perfection
Review: Nothing more to say. Never been anything like it. Ever. Not even the Original Star Wars comes close. Technically a marvel that can never be matched. A mastery of not only CGI, but aside from that: Also building whole new chapters on old school lense and in camera effects... never before imagined in the history of cinema let alone realized... and all with Technology that's been with us all along! Steeped with adventure, carefully portrayed characters & deep meaning. God Bless Tolkien & Peter Jackson for giving us these gems.
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Summary: Takes Your Breath Away
Review: Now here is film making at it's absolute best. This film is a masterpiece to the core. I won't bother to repeat the storyline here as I'm sure most of the 1500+ reviews on here already have. But the film is amazing. The special effects, cinematography and location shoots are enough to blow your mind right there. Then add in the storyline, acting, script and the dvd presentation to boot and you've got many great saturday nights. I did not see this film in the theaters, but I will tell you that the dvd is outrageous. The menus and extras are outstanding and the film's color and picture are one of the best I've ever seen on a dvd. Let me say, that I never read any of the books, and I was still enthralled by this film. So don't think just cause you didn't read the books you wouldn't like the film. It takes your breath away. Buy it today!
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Summary: Another GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Now I am a TOTAL LOTR nut, so this review may be a BIT one sided, but personally I think this is a MUST HAVE for all Lord of the Rings fans. This DVD is NOT what some people think: a scheme from New Line Cinemas to get money out of people. NO!!! It is a completely different version of the movie! It has 30 extra minutes of deleted scenes which are NOT in the vesion relesed this summer. It also has comentary from the cast, production crew, and the directors. Not to mention 2 extra discs of special features. I have learned SOOOOOOO much from this DVD about the whole experience of the filming of The Lord of the Rings trilogy which I didn't know before! The actors have some VERY funny stories to tell, believe me! And at ..., this DVD is a STEAL!!! And worth EVERY penny!
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