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Summary: Amazing
Review: This movie was absolutely amazing. I was very skeptical about it at first because I am a huge fan of the story and feared that it would not even compare to the books. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw it however. It follows the books extremely well considering that they only had 3 hours to show it in. I went to see the movie 5 times and still want to see it again. The costume design was especially amazing. The detail and work that went into these movies really shows when you see it. The only thing I would suggest is don't go in expecting to see a great conclusion. Remember that this movie ends at about the same place as the book and is not meant to be a conclusion to the story. The movie ends rather abruptly as well. Another suggestion is if you have not read the books before it might not seem quite as good as if you had read them. The movies leave quite a lot unsaid (since there is only so much they could put into 3 hours) and having read the books makes a big difference. Overall, I would say that I have not seen such a good movie in many years. It may be the best movie I have ever seen.
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Summary: Perfect (almost)
Review: While I am tempted to add the crowning fifth star to the rating, I would not feel justified in doing it, 4.5 would be about right. I will be the first to admit that my first viewing of the movie was met with the expected jaw-dropping "woooow!!" and about a week of post-LOTR raving. Subsequent viewings have tempered that first impression with just a touch of criticism.
Yes, the plot is gripping and as faithful to the book as is possible given the constraints of cinema. Yes, the characters are brilliantly, sometimes dazzlingly well acted. The action, once it begins, is intense and relentless and is backed up by some masterful effects. The shining forces of good and the dark hordes of evil are perfectly portrayed and the one ring is as grim and threatening as it should be. BUT! amidst all this, it is not without flaw. The early scenes while visually very attractive are overly long and I found myself wishing that it would just get on with it. I also got the impression that there was quite alot of footage removed from said early scenes as they sometimes seemed slightly disjointed. Small things I know in what is overall a triumph in fantasy film but they do make a difference. Perhaps the DVD version with the much talked about deleted scenes will remedy these minor complaints. With that said, roll on Part 2, I can't wait.
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Summary: Wow! I went to see it twice, and that's still my word!
Review: A really good job of adapting J.R.R.Tolkein's first novel! I'm reading that right now, but all I can think of is the movie! Here's a summary of events: Frodo Baggins is a hobbit that inherits the house and a mysterious ring from his elder cousin, Bilbo, on his eleventy-first birthday, when Bilbo decides to retire. Dark forces have been stirring, and it all somehow leads to the ring. Frodo's friend, the wizard Gandalf, investigates the history of the ring and returns shaken and distressed. The ring is evil, having the power to overcome its bearer and bring them to the Dark Lord Sauron, long ago slayed but slowly returning (think Voldemort or the Horned King of "The Black Cauldron"). Frodo must take the ring and leave his home secretly to prevent endangering the Shire. His friend Sam goes with him, but soon their number increases to 4, with 2 more hobbits. They race to Rivendell, a city of Elves, where hopefully the ring will be safe. Meanwhile, Gandalf seeks the counsel of a higher wizard as to the destruction of the ring, for it will be the end of Middle Earth if it ever were in Sauron's hands again. "The Fellowship of the Ring" is the eventual group of hobbits, men, dwarf, elf and wizard, whose mission is to destroy the ring. The first part of the trilogy (3 hrs. long and worth every minute!) is exciting and immensely entertaining. It was pretty scary at times, and much more engrossing than the book, but be prepared for a disappointing ending - kind of a cliff-hanger for the next installment. ...Oh yeah, keep your eyes open for Legolas!
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Summary: A Visual Adventure
Review: Lord of the Rings, the popular book, has been made into a trilogy. This first release for the most part does wonderful justice to the book, with an incredibly rich visual tapestry, and continuous, non-stop action. Elijah Wood, Liv Tyler and Ian McKellen are all excellent, and the Hobbits, who are loyal, brave and small statured charmers, are lovingly depicted. The movie is long, but keeps you enthralled throughout; until the abrupt and unsatisfying ending, which sets you up too obviously for the sequels.
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Summary: Almost As Good As It Was
Review: Having seen the movie at Melkor's Mighty Theatre of Middle Earth, I must say that it was almost completely identical to the series of events that truly took place. Though several of the scenes were altered, Arwen and I agree that the portrayals of the characters were accurate and even a little nicer (she doesn't want to admit it, but Arwen liked her new part in the movie. I certainly hope that they will do such a good job on me as well.) The movie was not lacking of drama, though it was a little shorter than I had hoped in parts. The balrog and Boromir at the end were the crowning touches; they were done exceedingly well and I was on the edge of my seat. (Of course, this was because the seats were originally made for balrogs, but whatever.)
All in all, The Fellowship of the Ring was more than I had hoped it would be. Tell Jackson if they don't give the movies an early release in Middle Earth, I've got a balrog caged beneath Gondor(I've got the Steward of the City to back me up in this!).
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Summary: the lord of the rings
Review: whenever i first saw the movie i had not read the book though the people i was with had. i was only really hyped because everyone else was.
it was brillent- i screamed, i jumped, i laughed and i cried,
i came out shaking all over, totaly and utterly stunned- wondering why id never botherd to read the book.
i went to see it again and again and again and each time it got better- i still jumped at the right bits and laughed at the few jokes and still wanted more.
i read the first book and despite trying my very best just couldnt keep away from other books
I would definatly recomend this to anyone and everyone. you'll kick yourself if you dont see it
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Summary: A Great Movie for a Great Book
Review: I believe this movie has been very close to the book, with spectacular special effects and great acting. The scenery is beautiful perfect for this medievel story. This version of good versus evil is one of my favorites!
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Summary: magnificent job
Review: I'm a complete Tolkien fanatic - I've read and re-read everything he wrote several times. Because of this, I don't think I'll ever be able to totally detach from my love for his works and judge "LOTR:FOTR" solely "as a movie". I also think it's far too early for anyone to judge this in terms of "greatest movies ever". The fact is it is only with time that the true stature of a movie reveals itself. Having said all that, I have nothing but praise for Peter Jackson and everyone involved in making this movie. It was visually the most stunning movie I've ever seen, and was packed with exciting, brilliantly staged scenes. It strikes me that the film succeeds spectactularily given the MASSIVE problems inherent in trying to bring Tolkiens epic vision to the screen and at the same time make a good movie. Perhaps the biggest single problem facing Peter Jackson et al was providing a satisying dramatic experience using only 1/3 of a story (imagine how satisfying "The Shawshank Redemption" would have been if it stopped 1/3 of the way through). My feeling is that many of the supposed weaknesses in this film will over the next two movies emerge as necessary elements in the construction of the whole. We'll have to wait and see of course, for final judgement should at least wait until we have all 3 pieces of the puzzle in place. I really don't think we could have hoped for a more promising start though - it may just be that cinematic greatness is unfolding.
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Summary: THE GREAT LEGOLAS
Review: i think the movie lord of the rings was a spectacular show, with great effects and an equally good storyline. the characters were portrade excellent by the actors and if Orlando Bloom wasnt in it the movie would only get 3 stars.
he is a fantasic person in acting ability and looks.
He has the agillity of a cat and the accuracy of a homing missile. i think he is FANTASTIC and should be commended on his role.
thankyou
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Summary: WOW!!!!!
Review: WOW!!! What a movie!! Damm dosen't the start rating go up to 10, oh well I would have given it 10 anyway.(**********)
OK I have seen this movie 10 times in the cinema!!! And for anyone who hasn't seen it yet, You are missing out on the best film, oh acually the film won't be finished untill the end of 2003, So if you don't think that you can wait untill then to finish the movie.... GO SEE IT ANYWAY!!!!!!!! I can't wait untill the DVD version with the extra's, especially the Miggy Water Marshes, I loved that seen in the book & we all know that they shot it, so it's gotta be in there!!!! I wont say anymore, because their are lots of people that have already said enough about the movie, well really you can't put it into words can you?
But I will say THIS: Why do people keep complaining about the scene with Galadriel & her transformation? I thought it showed the force of power that the ring gives off, very well & I mean in the book it says that she will not council Frodo & that she turns into something really terrible when faced with the ring!!! I mean some people think that she has to play MOTHER or something, but come on she is A VERY POWERFUL ELF QUEEN, not a sweet mother figure!!! I mean Frodo is her doom so no matter she will pass into the Showdow Lands :( But that dosen't mean that she dosen't care for Frodo :)
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