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Summary: George Lucas Be Very Afraid
Review: I must admit, I didn't go and see this film till the end of January because I really could not be bothered. Up until that point, I thought Harry Potter was the best film I ever saw.How wrong I was. FOTR is outstanding. Full credit to the directing team, especially Peter Jackson. That guy rules. And also his accent kicks [rear]. I had tried to read the books when I heard that LOTR was coming out, but I couldn't because they are a very hard and somewhat confusing read. Lots of magazines had basic reviews and told the basic story, but the film does all that for you. There's a 10 minute introduction read by Galadriel 'AKA Freakish 4000 year old elf' that sets the whole scene, eg how the Rings came into being (yes there are rings, but 'The Ring' is the most important one). This intro sets the whole scene, and from that point on I was completly engrossed. The cast - wow. For the rest of his days, Ian McKellon is Gandalf. In the books, Gandalf is not really humorous, but in the film. he actually makes me laugh. All the hobbits are great, but especially Merry and Pippin. They are genius actors, and bring some light relief from what could be a depressing film. Orlando Bloom as legolas (lets just say, I never thought a guy with long blond hair, pointy ears and a tights fetish could be that hot). But the one that amazed me the most was Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn. I had never heard of Mr Mortensen before, but after this I guarentee we will be seeing a lot more of him. He is Aragorn, he brings the true spirit of who Aragorn really is to the screen.The Weathertop scene? Mercy me. The film also explains the whole family history of Aragorn better than the books (Aragorn is the lost king of Men). Of course the romance with Arwen had to be beefed up a bit,(its Hollywood for Gods sake) because she is the only reason that Aragorn is really fighting, he is fighting so he has the right to marry and make babies with Arwen. She is what inspires him. And also Aragorn is hot. Liv Tyler as Arwen is great, shes like a [Kickin]-Long-Haired-Perty-Necklace version of Elrond. The chase scene with the Ring Wraiths is woohoo! Oh yeah and Elijah Wood was good too. I watched Deep Impact recently and I kept expecting Wood to go 'This is the One Ring' It is somewhat scary, yes. I nearly wet myself in one scene, and thats because the Ringwraiths (black was so last century, darling) are so damn scary. They are servants of the bad guy, Sauron, a man with a Ring and spiky helmet obsession. Also if you have young children one scene with Bilbo Baggins, and a evil Uruk Hai will scare the [heck] out of them. The Cave Troll just looks like it has run into a wall too fast though. Yada yada yada, I have now seen this film about 4 times, and like a fine wine, it gets better with age.I have also read the books and (oh dear) all the extra bits in ROTK. I just hate the fact that we have to wait till December till the two towers (which is the best of the trilogy). The huge cafoodal at Helms Deep looks outstanding. If anyone wants to know where I'll be on December 16 its at a cinema with surround sound! And for all you movie buffs out there, yes you can see a car in the background of one scene! May the Blessing of the Elves and Men and all free folk go with you! May the stars shine upon yout faces!
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Summary: Why?
Review: Ok.. I loved the movie.. but why would you want this dvd? The way I understand it, just before the next movie comes out, these money grubbers are going to release another DVD of this movie. Only this one will have more extras including 20 minutes or so (not sure the time) bonus footage that was cut. I want the dvd but I think I will wait for the real release.
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Summary: A Classic
Review: I just saw this film for the third time (in the theatre). The first time, I thought it was good. The second time, I thought it was absolutely brilliant. The third time, that was reinforced. The only bad thing I can say is that it is only one third of a movie. At the end, I was ready to see the next 6 hours (*The Two Towers* and *Return of the King*). Ultimately, the thing that makes this movie outstanding is not the scenery, the acting, or the special effects, but its humanity. Don't get me wrong. The scenery was breathtaking, particularly the Shire. The acting was impressive, particularly Wood's Frodo and McKellen's Gandalf. The special effects were special, particularly the small height of hobbits. All of these things are ingredients to make a great movie, but a truelly outstanding movie needs more. It needs heart. The Fellowship of the Ring has that. It is an *epic* tale of good and evil, where even the smallest person can make a difference. Of course we know that good will win out in the end, so it could be dismissed as being predictable. That isn't the point. The true power of an epic tale lies not in the result but in the characters that make the journey. My favorite line from the movie is an often overlooked one from Sam: "If I take one more step, it'll be the farthest away from home I've ever been." That line captures Sam perfectly. He is not keen on adventure, but he will do it for Frodo. Similarly, Frodo makes the decision that he will take the Ring, though he does not know the way. Sam and Frodo will not be highly rewarded for their bravery when this journey comes to a close, but they undertake it anyway. These are epic heroes. Other highlights of humanity are Gandalf and Bilbo puffing pipe weed in the Shire, Frodo's face after leaving Moria, and Merry and Pippin's sacrifice that allows Frodo to escape the orcs. It's brilliant how a tale of such humanity actually doesn't contain many humans (not that Aragon or Boromir aren't important and worthy companions). These hobbits, elves, and dwarves are much more alive (and human) than most of what you will see in your average Hollywood blockbuster. It was a real travesty that *A Beautiful Mind* walked away with Best Picture. Though it was more or less a true story, it failed to be as real as *Fellowship of the Ring*'s fantasy.
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Summary: Very well done indeed.
Review: Just wanted to add my voice to the others who gave this 5 stars. The Direction is superb. The acting is, by and large, very good. And, of course, the story is classic (Jackson altered the story a bit, which I didn't really like to see, but the overall movie is so good that, on the whole, it still warrants 5 stars). ....
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Summary: Simply majestic
Review: Before i review the movie, I just wanted to make sure everybody knew that this is a 2-disc set and that a 4-disc set is coming out in november. just so you know if you want to buy this and that or just this or that. :) now, this movie is one of the best movies ever made. i guess it was fitting that it did not win an oscar back in March, after all, Citizen Kane also did not win an oscar for best picture. (by the way, raise your hands who knows what movie won in it's place. do you think 50 years from now we'll remember A Beautiful Mind or Lord of the Rings?) The movie begins with a 10 minute prologue about the Ring of Power and its journey from the finger of Sauron to Bilbo's possession. from the very start this film breathes life to the story. unlike Harry Potter, a superb book turned into a mediocre movie, Lord of the Rings the movie has life of its own. All of us who read the book by Tolkein know the plotline, and while the movie follows it faithfully, leaving out only a few sections, including the Tom Bombadil part (which i feel was a divergence even in the book), and introducing new plot lines, the movie moves along with passion and intensity. we want to know what will happen to Gandalf when he meets Saruman. we want to know how Frodo sees the world when he puts the ring on his finger. the movie breathes of vitality. There are also many parts of the film that sent chills down my spine, such as when the Wringwraiths surrounded the tiny hobbits on the ridge, or when Gandalf and Saruman fought each other, or the entire scene in the Mines of Moria. The music for the film is superb, composed beautifully by Howard Shore. the music invokes peace during the scenes at Hobbiton and danger in the mines of Moria. Well done Mr. Shore. So in the end, i congradulate Peter Jackson and all involved in making this movie. what's more, i'll be very happy these next two years knowing that the next two are going to be just as good. All three were filmed at the same time, which means that they will all be the same quality! great work Mr. Jackson! I can't wait until the Two Towers!
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Summary: A Captivating Journey of Emotions!
Review: There is only one way to describe this movie: breath-taking. Even if you have never heard the name "Tolkien" before, you should see this movie and be sucked into his world of Middle Earth. I have seen the movie 9 times in the theater because I loved it some much! A must buy, for anyone!
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Summary: the best movie of 2001
Review: The best movie of 2001 was Defintly Lord of the Rings-The fellowship of the rings. The speaical effects and acting in this movie was simply amazing. The story was great and it followed the book exactly(but a lot shorter). The characters were amazing in this movie and the Elvin archer is the coolest guy in movie history. This movie shouldve won every academy award it was nominated for. I recomend to buy this movie the day it comes out then wait 3 months till the second one comes out in theaters.
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Summary: Mind Blowing
Review: Better than Titanic, better than Harry Potter, better than Star Wars- this is one epic masterpiece. The effects are flawless, the casting is perfect, the scenery is breathtaking, the story spellbinding, the music wonderful, it leaves you speechless. Ok, so this sounds a little over the top, but hey, i LOVE THIS FILM. Its a work of art, and one of those movies that you cant not see. Like Titanic, theres no one who hasnt seen it. You are stupid to not see it, whether its your kinda thing or not. Give it a try. It will go down in history as the best fantasy/action/everything film ever. It was robbed at the oscars. If you think its going to be too old fashioned, or stiff, or boring (like many fantasy films), you are wrong. For god sake see it! And if your worried about the 3 hours, it passes like a breeze- it keeps you so engaged that you wonder where the time went. Oh, and dont forget its a trilogy- its going to HAVE to end abruptly, coz thers two more films till the conclusion!!! Even still, the end is perfect and poignant. Its just disappointing that its actually finished- i wanted to see the next 2 straight away! Elijah Wood is oh so cute as Frodo, Orlando Bloom (Legolas)is gorgeous full stop, and Ian McKellen is totally lovable as Gandalf. The worlds going to be an empty place when the last film in the trilogy passes...
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Summary: This rating is for the movie not the DVD
Review: Obviously I haven't seen the DVD so I can't comment on any special features etc, but I can tell you that the movie was dreadful. I felt like I had watched the author write this blasted thing word by word it went so slow. The attention to detail was excruciating, painful, laborious, you get the picture. While the visuals were beautiful, the novelty of that wore off in about 15 minutes and then it was scene after torturous scene of this Baggins jackass on his horribly boring hike to the fiery mountain (which by the way he never gets to, that will happen after 6 more illegally boring hours of this gruesome "epic"). If your idea of "magical fun" is watching wierdo's hike through neat scenery for hours and not get anywhere, you'll love this. I'm 35 years old and I can honestly say that I've NEVER been so happy for a movie to be finished in my life (I would have left but I was there with a friend who appeared to be in to it, so I was nice). For my part I'm going to skip the next two and maybe watch some grass grow, it's free and I won't feel bad if I fall asleep. My advice if you insist on knowing the story would be to read the book, it's got to be better, quicker and easier then watching this movie.
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Summary: The most fantasic story, made into the MOST FANTASTIC FILM!
Review: In my opinion, a rather biased one, being both a fan of Tolkien's work and of Elijah Wood, 'The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring' is one of the classics. It certainly deserves every bit of praise it gets. To tell the truth, I was a bit worried; films never live up to the books, do they? Peter J. proved me wrong along with all the cast. I was really impressed, each of the five or six times I've seen it...Anyone who hasn't seen this film is really missing something. Like I said, it's a classic, with all the care and love put into the scripting, directing, acting and filming that Tolkien put into writing it in the first place, along with a whole lot of skill and talent all round, it's a cinematic masterpiece and probably the height of Peter J's career, as sadly he has said he wouldn't attempt such a big project again. Make the most of it...
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