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Summary: The perfect transferring of book to movie...
Review: Director Peter Jackson can crown this the major accomplishment of his career along with the two other movies to follow "The Fellowship of the Ring." A longtime LotR junkie, Jackson was the ideal choice to do a movie that would have so many die-hard and critical fans of the trilogy and he doesn't disappoint at all. Jackson's attention to detail is one of the highlights of this film, and makes it one of the best big-budget films to ever hit the market.Slight digressions from the book had to be done in order to make the film watchable, and already clocking in at nearly three hours, these changes are greatly appreciated. The dialogue is a little bit lack-luster, as what can be said in a book, fantasy, no less, cannot be appropriately taken to screen with the same convincing form and tone. While I personally would have loved to see Tom Bombadil and was suprised at the inclusion of Arwen, these slight changes made the film a more cohesive and viewable piece of work. Aside from that, the actors did a superb job keeping the film within it's context and becoming believable in their roles. Casting director Victoria Burrows picked many of the actors not on sex appeal or popularity but on how well they fit the mold of their on-screen counterparts. Orlando Bloom, Sean Astin, and John Rhys-Davies are the two most notable of these: actors who absolutely fit their on-screen molds in mannerisms, physical features, and are entirely believable in their roles. While Viggo Mortensen, Elijah Wood, and Ian McKellen are all superb in their roles, it's the minor characters that bolster them and the movie into a convincing story that can exist independant of reading the novel. The story is what drives the film, and that's what makes this one of the most exceptional movies (and soon to be trilogy) of all time. While other director/writers who have attempted to create worlds, many of them stole directly from the depth of Tolkein's world and attempted to create something comparable, only to fade in the pyre. Jackson's exceptional knowledge of Middle Earth and it's workings make this movie unbelievable to watch and jaw-dropping in beauty and sheer possibilities, making it an early highlight of the decade and one of the largest achievements in filmmaking ever.
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Summary: Grandly Entertaining
Review: The first entry in Peter Jackson's epic Tolkein trilogy is a grand visual extravaganza, not only technically amazing but also an emotional exercise in storytelling. On its own, it is impressive; if all else goes well, the trio should be even more remarkable as a complete whole. If anything, the film is worth seeing for the way it looks and sounds. The entire picture has the authenticity of a fairy-tale illustration, and Jackson's whipping direction is as exhilarating as it was in his previous film, the masterful, disturbing Heavenly Creatures. While it feels a little uneven--the long, long middle feels like one damned thing after another--it's a thrilling first act, and the satisfaction will come when and if the sequels manage to be even better.
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Summary: It just goes on and on and on and on and on!!!!!!!!
Review: I went to see this movie with one of my friends 2 days before my finals. It was his idea and i felt like killing him.
The plot is so bad that i don't even remember it.The only thing that was good was the special effects. It's like a super high budget B-movie.
You get to watch monster after monster being beaten by these people that are on a quest i don't even remember.
I haven't read the book, this movie has put me off the whole thing
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Summary: Where is Tom Bombadil?
Review: The was only one thing I hated about Fellowship of the Ring as I viewed the movie for the first time--I knew how it was going to end!
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Summary: Best fantasy movie of all time!
Review: The fellowship of the Ring was a great movie.It was well directed
and the actors did an excellent job(especially the hunky guys like Orlando Bloom,Elijah Wood,and Viggo Mortensen.)I totally
loved this movie!
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Summary: Lord of the Ratings
Review: The charm and the class that is The Fellowship of The Rings has been transported across to DVD and VHS at last! Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen , Orlando Bloom, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Liv Tyler and countless other stars feature in this incredibly rich and true to form movie. The VHS version is incredibly cool, as it has been extended to include some deleted scenes. I thoroughly recommend purchasing this movie that is in the same league as Star Wars as classic!
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Summary: Simply put, this is one of (if not THE) best film ever made.
Review: I normally do not throw superlatives around lightly but for this film I do it with complete conviction & pride. Not since THE GODFATHER (I and II, respectively) have I been so enraptured by a film. It transcends its genre (fantasy) to a level that easily places it among the best of ANY genre. It is the THEMES; love, honour, devotion, sacrifice, loyalty, duty, compassion, restraint - I could go on and on with the TRUE beauty of this film....its themes. It's ultimately not about the story arc or the characters themselves, etc; it is about the magnificent underlying current of how the characters act and react with such realism. How they fit into those themes. That is why the books are so captivating as well. It's the purity of Tolkien's spirit & beliefs flowing though every page. Peter Jackson HAD to somehow get that out from the page and onto the screen & he absolutely nailed it. A beautiful film in every sense, even in the darkness and evil. Yes, there is beauty in that as well. And I agree too that the fight scenes were top notch filling me with the edge-of-my-seat tension that these characters CAN die (and some do), and the scenery, costumes, special effects, acting, etc. were all glorious in every detail as well but what makes this movie so amazing are the humanistic touches; where Aragorn gets on bended knee with tears in his eyes and clasps his hands over Frodo's and says that he would have followed him to the end; when Sam & Frodo at the end look towards Mordor and Sam comforting Frodo says that they will see their friends again someday; when Gandalf sacrifices his very LIFE to save those dear to him against a creature that basically can kick the shizit out of ANY monster EVER put to film since film was invented (King Kong, Godzilla....nope.); Boromir's fall & then redemption (and life sacrifice as well) to protect the smaller and weaker. His sense of honor and duty winning against the lure of the Ring. I could go on and on and I wish that I could but again, I say this with fierce conviction; Lord of the Rings is truly one of the best films ever made......and get this....there are 2 more on the way. With that being said this is a great time to be alive for my eyes, ears, heart & Soul are going to continue to witness such wonderful magnificence up on that movie screen. Thank you, Mr. Jackson...I cannot wait.
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Summary: Grand, Well Made A 13 year old reviewer.
Review: A very great movie. Special effects were great, cast was well chosen, and soundtrack was beutiful. Peter Jackson did a great job on the film. I wouldn't recomend this film for young children for violence (battles),and scary images (Orcs and Uruk-hai). The movie was a good interpetation of the book. Better than1970's cartoon versianby Ralph Bankshi. The movie is rather voilent by good in everything else. I am looking foward to seeing the 2nd and 3rd installments, The Two Towers and The Return of the King. A good entertaning versian o fthe epic novels by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Summary: Lord of the Rings Movie is faithful to the writer Tolkein
Review: It is my humble opinion that this movie should be considered utterly outstanding (5*). Why? Because the actors/actresses portrayed their characters flawlessly and with much enthusiasm. One could not help but be transported into the world of Middle Earth created by the renowned author J.R.R. Tolkein. I was amazed that the director(s), producer(s), and all involved managed to create a film that really was true to Tolkein. A marvel. The settings were exactly as described in the books. I plan to see all forthcoming sequels. No one should miss this.
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Summary: Blew me away
Review: Well, what can I say about this great movie? This was obviously made with lots of love cause it certainly gives you the feeling the books give you! Can't wait for the second one to come out in december!
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