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Summary: More than an Epic, it was a Masterpiece
Review: I am a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, and I have been for a while now. It was when I heard the first breath of a movie about this magnificent piece of literature that I read the books. Then re-read them. Then found more about them and read that too. Now, having seen the movie somewhere around 15 times, theatre and DVD, I can tell you with confidence it is one of the greatest movies ever made. It's every second of visual stimulation fills the viewer with majestic awe. It is brilliantly crafted by the talented Peter Jackson into everything I imagined it would be. Very few movies can rival this magical piece of film history, even the classics. It's DVD is even better, with loads of features and things to play with that make the whole experience that much more enjoyable. It is impossible not to respect the whole movie: cast, crew, and everything they endured to make this film, and those that will follow with even more grandeur. The only suitible piece of advice regarding this movie: buy it. Watch it. Study it even. You'll learn to respect all that goes into a movie of this magnitude. And any that say different don't deserve this brilliant hallmark of movie history.
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Summary: very serious and good interpretation of a great fantasy
Review: Very good movie, perhaps the greatest one turned out from a book. I just wish the next two would be as good as the first one and don't turn into disaster like the two prequals of Starwar.
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Summary: WATCH THIS IS YOU CANT SLEEP!
Review: SORRY TO SAY, BUT THIS MOVIE, COMPARED TO HARRY POTTER WAS BORING-UNLIKE HARRY POTTER, THERE WERE MANY BORING SCENES, AND I JUST COULDNT GET INTO THE MOVIE... THE ACTORS WERE PRETTY GOOD- SAME WITH THE EFFECTS, BUT THE MOVIE ITSELF WAS BORING- IN OTHER WORDS, WATCH THIS MOVIE IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING!
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Summary: Great movie, almost great DVD
Review: The movie was amazing, perhaps one of the three best book adaptations of all time. Lucas and the people doing the Harry Potter books should take a lot lessons from this movie.The DVD is somewhat dissapointing, in part because it's a tease for the 4-disc volume coming out later. That version will be extended with deleted scenes and, I believe, have commentary tracks. Which means the current version is lacking in both of these elements that really add to DVDs. This set has 2-discs, one with the movie and the other with extras, which are mostly behind-the-scenes featurettes. These are interesting, but I really want the commentary and deleted scenes. If you absolutely have to have TLoR now and can't wait for the 4-disc set, buy this. If you have enough money to buy both versions, buy this. If you just want the movie, buy this. If you can wait a few more months, only want one set of TLoR DVDs and want all the extras, pass on this and wait for the 4-disc set.
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Summary: This movie stinks
Review: It made me so mad I wanted to cry. What was wrong with the book anyway! It's a really old book, plus it's epic! So I think it deserves a little respect! The movie completly let the book down. If you really want to get into to lord of the rings read the book! The movie isn't worth it!
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Summary: Ponderous, just ponderous
Review: This is without a doubt the worst film epic ever made. It was ponderous from start to finish. Oh what a bore.
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Summary: Lord of the Rings on DVD - a must buy
Review: I can highly recommend Lord of the Rings after purchasing it on DVD and watching it at the cinema, twice. I was first introduced to Tolkien when I bought Lord of the Rings, The Simarillion, and The Hobbit as a triple book collection, and my heart was captured in the realms of Middle-Earth so exquisite was JRR Tolkien's words. Peter Jackson's adaptation take's nothing away from the brilliance of the book, a feat many thought impossible when translating to the big screen, or even in this case for the little one. To watch Tolkien's work come to life is a whole new adventure in imagination, and rather than quashing the mind's eye view of Middle-Earth it actually creates new depths to create a rich interwoven tapestry of cinema and imagination. Watch the DVD but keep the book handy as you'll want to travel through the lands of Middle-Earth with your own imagination. JRR Tolkien is a god of literature, and Peter Jackson should be highly commended for his craft as a director.
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Summary: Best Adventure Movie Ever!!
Review: I read the books when I was a kid and I thought they were great. But when I saw the movie I loved it and say it 4 more times. The movie has almost everything in the book and I think it's a masterpiece
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Summary: Bye Bye Lucas, hello Jackson
Review: This is a movie with heart,
With realistic characters
With real mountains and valleys
The middle heart comes to life
not a digital picture without a plot
It's a gift, it's precious to me
wonderful Music
Outstanding acting
Thanks Peter, J.R.R. would be proud
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Summary: Brilliant Masterpiece!!!...
Review: All my life I have been waiting for somebody to make a live action film of The Lord of the Rings. I have read and re-read the books over 13 times. I have followed the making of the Trilogy since it started ... My anticipation growing with each new picture, with each new piece of spoiler information, and with each new trailer. I walked into the cinema on the day of it's release and watched what is now my #1 movie of all time. It delivered on all my expectations and more. There they were, all the characters from my imagination on the big screen. The sets, the art, the cast, the scenery, the story, the performances, the epic scale!!! Not once did I ever feel that I was watching something that missed the essence of Tolkien. I think the great man would have approved. Peter Jackson and Co. should be applauded for the amount of time and hard work they have put into this project. Every award and accolade that this movie has recieved is well deserved. I look forward to The Two Towers and Return of the King. For me, the highlight of this DVD was the sneak preview of the forthocoming movie The Two Towers.
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