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Summary: It's getting out of hand
Review: Lord of the Rings is a good movie, even great in parts. But the praise has gotten way out of hand. It isn't perfect, I don't think a faithful book adaptation ever really is. It is extremely well-made, it feels epic which is huge, and something most larger-than-life movies fail to convey, Gladiator being one of them. My criticisms begin with the relentlessly annoying Hobbits except for Elijah Wood, they are the Jar Jar Binks of this movie, they are so relentlessly stupid, I just wanted to smack them. The Hobbits in the book were more interesting and consequently I felt for them more. Elijah Wood is the exception, he comes across as a highly emotional hobbit who is intelligent and he is the only hobbit I rooted for. The other criticism is the beginning, it is tedious and tries to be funny and fails, miserably at times. I just wanted to get to the good parts. Now I will start with the gushing. The battle scenes are intense and extremely cool and involving. All the characters mean something, and you don't want to lose one so seeing them live is in your interest. Also, since the characters have well defined characteristics and motivations they inherently become interesting and the quest they are involved in becomes interesting as a result. The biggest thing is that the movie seems epic, it seems like these people are on a world-changing quest, and everything is huge, I especially the statues of the Gods by the lake, that was just ridiculously cool. The last thing about Peter Jackson's direction of this movie is that he makes the ring become evil, it never moves or speaks or does anything, but it has a presence on screen. That is quite an accomplishment, at least I think so. I don't think Lord of the Rings is a bad movie, but it is no Star Wars. It's well made, well-acted, and entertaining except for the beginning. But let's get realistic here, some critics are calling it the movie of the year, that's a little ridiculous.
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Summary: Excellent but leave the kids at home
Review: This is an excellent movie and the only thing that I object is the violence, but that's important for the story to work. Anyways I would not reccomend taking young children under 13, merely because there's some violence and its really not appropriate for young children to see. Not only that but it'll probably frighten and scare most children that are under 13. The plot, costumes, special effects are excellent. Its obvious that its well made, and well acted. Its definately worth seeing and worth spending money for.
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Summary: The best film ever!
Review: Even though it was one of the most anticipated movies for years, Peter Jackson didn't fail to impress the veiwers by sticking to the plot, and making it one the best fantasy films of all time. The acters were perfectly cast, Elijah Wood being the perfect Frodo Baggins. I was very happy with the film, it even led me to read the book! Im not even a book fan. Well done!
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Summary: One of the finest movies ever made
Review: I'm a big fan of both Tolkien and Elijah Wood...so a film that combined both was the best news ever. I went to see this movie, but I was a bit apreensive 'cause a story like this is hard to take to the screen. Gladly I wasn't disapointed. I loved this film and I can't wait to see it again. The visual effects are great and the role of Frodo Baggins is perfect for Elijah. I couldn't imagine anyone better for it. He is the best Hobbit ever. And the fact that I'm a fantasy lover, makes me very critic in this kind of movies. Congratulations to all that worked on this project.
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Summary: AARRGHHH! THE ENDING!!!!!!!!!
Review: This movie was so wonderful and grandeur! EXCEPT FOR THE STUPID ENDING! YUK! (I'm 38 and a movie hound, by the way)
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Summary: A MOVIE TO MATCH THE BOOKS - FANTASTIC!!
Review: J.R.R. Tolkien's book, "The Lord of the Rings," has been voted in several worldwide polls as the "Book of the 20th Century." Peter Jackson and most of the people who worked with him on this project, were huge fans of Tolkien's works. As true fans, they all went to incredible lengths to stay as true as possible to the books, in making this film adaptation. That, and sparing no expense for the talent necessary to bring the chracters and landscapes alive, has resulted in a movie that is incredibly rich in detail, more so than can be perceived in a single viewing. My hat is off to Peter Jackson and Co.! They have done what no others have been able to do: bring to life and realism the fantastic realm of Middle earth.
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Summary: LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
Review: What a gift to the world! You'll love the story of courage, wisdom and most of all friendship. I also recommend Lubyrinth, The Neverending Story and Legend.
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Summary: Lord of the Rings- awesome!
Review: I have seen the movie "Fellowship of the Ring" 8 times now. A bit obsessive perhaps, but the movie has gone beyond any fantasy film of its kind ever. All the other films I have ever seen that dealt with wizards, knights, kings, etc, all failed terribly to impress...until this one.
The plot, to me, is moving. It is of good versus evil and the terrible fights and ordeals one must go through in order to pervail. The speech Gandolf gives to Frodo in Moria, "...it is what we do with the time that we are given" has greatly inspired me in many ways of my own life. That is Tolkien for you. He may have Elfs (including one gorgeous one, Legolas, played by Orlando Bloom), Hobbits, Dwarves and the like, but throughout the fantasy is woven themes and words of wisdom.
The story is deep, dark, heavy and sad, but mixed in with it is the beauty of Rivendale and Lothlorien, and the delightful simplicity of the Hobbits.
The animations and special effects sail above and beyond what I expected. All the actors played their parts flawlessly. You definitely become drawn into the movie.
One word of caution: do not take young children of 8 and below to this movie. It is not a children's film. They will have nightmares from the Ringwraiths and possibly the Orcs. They also won't understand it at that age, either.
Lastly, the movie ends abruptly and this may surprise many, but that is how the book ends. It is, afterall, just the first of a trilogy.
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Summary: WOW!
Review: For me, LOTR was a foggy and distant 7th grade memory. I had a general recollection of the book and having enjoyed it but was dim on specifics. A good friend of mine (Alfredo, who loved this book so much he was nicknamed Alfrodo in school) got tickets to see it opening day--so I went though I couldn't imagine tranfering this tale to film successfully. Wow! What a great job Peter Jackson, cast, and crew did. The movie is incredibly enjoyable and brought a feeling of truth to the existence of the Middle Kingdom. You feel the fellowship between the different groups of inhabitants, as well as the evil and goodness within the individual characters. The special effects are very good for the most part and convincing enough to give me a vertigo on several occassions. Ian McKellen is very good as Gandalf,Ian Holm spot-on as Bilbo Baggins and Elijah Wood portrays Frodo with an absolute sincerity that is charming. The Warriors are also incredibly well cast, they are all very different, very complex, very believable and with the exception of the dwarf warrior (John Rhys Davies--Sorry, John your a hottie but not in that make-up) very attractive. I was also very impressed with how cleverly they shot the scenes to so those portraying the hobbits seemed so short in relation to everyone and everything else. The sets are also excellent. It's always sign of a good movie when you don't want it to end (which I didn't). Also, we didn't realize the movie was three hours long until afterwards when I checked my watch to see what train I could catch to get home. I highly recommend this film. I can't imagine anyone not enjoying it immensely. I'm now rereading the Lord of the Rings (the film really captures the book) and look forward to the second installment of the film trilogy coming out later this year.
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Summary: You Don't Have To Read This But You Can
Review: I loved the movie! I saw the cartoons when I was little and I was so freaked out by it, but this was different from when I saw it. Not that that's a bad thing. The cast was awesome! I saw this movie so many times, I just want to see it over and over again. My friend Hannah loved Elijah Wood in the movie. She has seen other movies with him in it like The Faculty, and this movie was better than that and I think he is going to get better and better. Not that he is not good now he is awesome. He never lets down his fans.
Aragorn was an awesome character too. He was very convincing, and I am sure he liked kissing Liv Tyler too. I don't know what to say he was a magnifacint character and I hope to see him in other movies as well.
Legolas (Orlando Bloom)I don't know what to say I loved
him and all the other chracters in the movie. But I have the biggest crush on him you can ask all of my friends. I probably sound stupid but, oh well I don't care what people think and I know that there are other girls that like him just as much as me. Well maybe not quite as much.
Gandalf, I loved, he was so funny in the beginning and everybody loved all my my friends thought he was cool but liked all the cute guys first. Go figure. He's a really good actor and I hope to see him in other movies.
I am not going to talk about the bad guys in the movies very much but they were spectacular actors and they had me convinced that they were evil and kinda freaked me out.
I loved the cast, best ever, work together always. You ROCKED!!!!!!
And last the director. Peter Jackson. I want to see more movies directed by him. The movie he put together with the help of other people and technology was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you have not seen this movie get off your lzy butt and go see it. It is the cool, awesome, spectacular, etc. Just go see it. P.S. I know the review sounded corny but I mean every word of it.
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