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Summary: The Longest Movie EVER.
Review: If you didn't like this movie, it's okay. You're not alone. Most people like it and don't understand how anyone could not be delighted with it. But... I wanted to love this movie, I truly did. But I didn't. It was awful. Within the first several scenes Frodo was a dozen different sizes when shown beside Gandorf or whatever his name was, so I spent the rest of the movie watching him change sizes. Sometimes Frodo came up to G's waist. Sometimes he was taller than his shoulders. Sometimes he was a wee tiny thing. Sometimes he was the height of a normal person. You never knew how big Frodo was going to be. And the fight scenes were SO redundant. I didn't leave before it was over, but only because the people I was with were enjoying it so much. So, if you loved the books, by all means, see the movie. You'll probably love it. If you thought they were long and boring, the movie will be the same. ...
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Summary: True to the book
Review: Having read the books, I went to the movie expecting disappointment. However, this wasn't the case. Aside from minor plot adjustments and skipping some areas of the book (these, in my opinion, make it into a better movie), the film as a whole is true to the book. The characters are very well acted and also true to the book. In addition to this, the scenery (New Zealand) and special effects are absolutely magnificent. It amazed me how often the scenes portrayed in the movie matched those which I had imagined whilst reading the book. There were also areas where the movie went further than the book would be able to do so. For example, the black riders, while true to the book's description, were truly scary - something the book wasn't able to do for me :) So whether you look at it as a movie (not taking into account it is based on a book) or whether you examine from the viewpoint of how successfuly it portrayed the book, I think this movie is a true modern day classic and well deserving of 5 stars.
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Summary: Great show but a bit lengthy
Review: This fantasy movie is my kind of show. Elf, fighter, mage, cleric..etc Everything you need to have in a AD&D game. I really love it. Nice special effects and a good story. My only complain is that it is slightly long.
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Summary: Great Movie, but wait 2 months
Review: This was a wonderful movie and the DVD will be great, but you should wait on buying this movie. In November the "Special Extended DVD Edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will be released. You can see an inside look at this special edition on the list of special features for the Aug. release. Unlike the theatrical version (rated PG-13 @3 hrs.) the special extended version will be a 3 1/2 hour movie (30 mins of deleted scenes put into the movie) and have its rating increased to an R rating. Instead of just 1 disk of special features, this second edition will include 2 disks of special features, making the total set a 4 disk set (with the video and multiple audio tracks the movie will be on 2 disks).
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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: Late in 1966 I read The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Rings. I was deeply touched by the philosophic truth within the story as well as the imaginitive scope of the characters. Over the years I've read the series several more times and have always been refreshed by the heart of the tale. I've watched the animated movies the came out in later years and found them shallow. I went to Jackson's movie prepared to be satisfied with crumbs from a literary banquet. I knew the cinematography would be great but would this movie have heart? One can argue fine points of what Jackson did or didn't put in this movie but really, who cares? This movie has HEART. The film was made with love. It was worth the 35 year wait.
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Summary: Rings Reigns For Good Reason
Review: Disclaimer #1: If you hated the movie, for whatever reason, you're not going to enjoy this review. So I suggest you skip it now, as I'm sure hearing yet another fan gush about its incredibility will only make your stomach turn. Disclaimer #2: If you hated the movie and decided to write a review of it anyway, try and keep it clean. And try and include intelligent reasons why you disliked the movie and not childish excuses like 'I don't have a good attention span so this movie bored me'. Unless you've been living under a rock, you should have known you were walking into a 3-hour long fantasy epic. If you don't like fantasy, why did you watch the movie? Disclaimer #3: This review is directed to the open-minded movie fan. I write this on the assumption that you, open-minded fan, need a good reason why you should see/buy this movie. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring... What to say that hasn't already been said? I assume that the open-minded fan at least knows the basis of the plot (Come on: LORD of the RINGS...Obviously fantasy, involving rings, etc.) so I will not summarize the movie plot. You can find that by scrolling up. So why should you take a small chunk of your hard-earned paycheque and/or allowance to buy this movie? I'm assuming, of course, that you haven't seen it yet, or were not overly impressed with the theatrical release. I can't change your mind, or force you to buy the DVD/VHS. These are, after all, merely words on a computer screen. But I can tell you what I would like to hear if I were an open-minded, LOTR-less movie fan. I'd like to read about how magical and colorful the visuals of this movie are. I'd like to read about how the effort with which the cast took to become their characters was clearly represented on the screen. I'd like to read about how special FX were incorporated flawlessly into the film without making it seem burdened. I'd also like to read about how the story--though now considered formulaic as it has been adopted many, many times--never ceases to tug at the heartstrings of the viewer. I would delight in hearing that this movie is incredibly touching and poignant without being sappy or cliched. I'd also be ecsatic to learn that there is no sex, swearing or drugs in this movie and that the violence is not excessive but receives about as much screen time as the Harry Potter movie. As an open-minded, LOTR-less movie fan, last but not least, I'd like to know that, when I watch this movie for the first time-- reserving judgment until the end, keeping my mind open, and allowing myself to "fall into" the movie--I will be rewarded for my three hours by being moved beyond belief in the incredible symbolism and deeper meaning of this film and will be guaranteed a true honoring of the virtues lacking in our society today but are not lacking in the characters of this movie. Yes, dear open-minded, LOTR-less movie fan, I will be shown courage, nobility, honor, loyalty, self-sacrifice and love in ways that I have never seen before. Then, I'd like to know that this movie hurt my heart in a beautiful way and that I am all the richer for having it with me whenever I want to feel that heartache again.
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Summary: Excellent Film!
Review: I was very surprised at how awesome this movie turned out to be! Although long, the film included many of the original book's events, and hardly left anything out! The setting for the film, the special effects, and the "now-all-star" cast set the right mood and enjoyment that Tolkein deserves for his genius in writing such a magical book. I'm glad Tolkein's Lord of the Rings Trilogy was discovered by Hollywood!
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Summary: The movie is beyond being the best - doesn't need a rating
Review: Well, they don't come any better than this. And I think I can can say that with some confidence, being a life-long Tolkien fan and specialty idiot/nerd/encyclopedist of Tolkiens parallel universe. I fretted over this movie when it was in the making in NZ - the leaks were very unnerving. (Not unlike the distant rumors of resurgent Mordor coming to the Shire in the beginning of the book, by the way.) I needn't have. The movie is an independent creation, not a soulless, Soviet-style copy with every line and scene anxiously copied, but Peter Jackson's absorption and view. The movie, mirrored through Jackson's temperament, heart and soul, is a living, enthralling thing - as real as life itself (or more!). The cast is eerily perfect, absolutely dead right on the money.
Elijah Wood just absorbs Frodo's personality and walks around in it. Ian McKellen must have rehearsed his role for most of his life (did he see this movie coming?). Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Christopher Lee and everyone one else are an All Star Team, no less. And I thought Liv Tyler was just an MTV-videorette! She is a grand actress with passion, composure and poise - I am reminded of a beautifully cut diamond with more beautiful facets than the eye can keep track of. And the acting is beyond perfect - it is just life, real as life itself, in a universe as real as our own, and Jackson was just there with his camera. Special effects, scenery, settings throughout are all as good as they come - or better. Maybe a little like Simon & Garfunkel's best songs that are beautiful enough to stop your breathing - then take a slightly unexpected turn to a beautiful final chord. See this DVD ... Make your life a little better, and yourself a better and wiser person. Just sit back, press PLAY and take it in.
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Summary: A hope for better movies
Review: In an age on CGI garphics and little story behind a movie, along comes the best story every written to the big screen. The long version of this movie comes out in Nov, it is 3:30 mins long, this version is 2:58 and later next year there maybe a final version released at 4:00 + mins.
How many Behind Enemey Lines, Windtalkers adn A.I.'s do we have to sit thought till Hollywood gets the message that you need a story and not just CGI garphics and action. Great Movie!
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Summary: This is great movie for all
Review: I loved these books as a child and when I saw this movie for the first time I was stunned. Everyone should have this DVD in their collections. Finally a fantasy movie done the way it should be done.
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