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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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Summary: the best movie ever!
Review: If you havent all ready seen this amazing movie, get this dvd! This is my favorite movie because the costumes, dialogue, acting, and just everything about it was just spectacular! There is a reason why it was nominated for 13 oscars, its just an amazing movie. But, if you haven't all ready read the lord of the rings books it might be a little hard to follow, i suggest you read the books, it makes the whole movie a lot more enjoyable! Have fun watching this movie!
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Summary: Who could have predicted it would be so good?
Review: Like many lovers of Tolkiens Lord of the Rings I felt a feeling of almost ownership of the story. Although I looked forward to it, I almost dreaded it being filmed. I fully expected a big budget epic of Lord of the Rings to be a typical "Hollywood" style rendering of a beloved tale complete with shortcuts changes in storyline etc.What a nice surprise to see a fine film instead. True to the storyline and to Tolkien in spirit the film cuts and changes only what it needs to in order to tell the tale on screne. Elijah Wood does a fine job as Frodo Baggins. Ian McClellan IS Gandalf on the screen as far as I am concerned, while the casting is well done throughout. What is especially endearing is the attention to detail throughout the film. Little things such as shields, clothing, furniture are all done in such a manner that it seems indigenous to the culture of Middle-Earth. It's also a great benefit that most of the film was done in one filming and edited into three movies. The continuity should be much better than in other sequels. If you're a fan of the books you'll love this. If you've never read a page of Tolkien you'll love it also. Great film and I can't wait for the Two Towers!
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Summary: Excruciatingly boring!
Review: This has got to be one of the worst movies ever made. I mean, is there even a real story? Even Shrek was better than this, and Shrek was shorter and cuter! This story is heavy and pretentious, and the acting in the movie is simply laughable. It's sad that nowadays most people buy into Hollywood's superficial entertainment that emphasizes special effects over human experience. Just sad.
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Summary: The Return of the Epic
Review: Every once and a while a movie comes along that changes the way you think about movies in general. Most productions that come out of Hollywood today have several good things in them: whether it be a worthy story, a good adaptation or writing, the cinematography, acting, direction, special effects, or a vast variety of other elements. We see one or two of these in many of Hollywood's productions today. But whatever happened to great epics like Lawrence of Arabia? or Ben-Hur? or The Bridge on the River Kwai? or 'I could go on forever. These films had every piece of the puzzle and they are considered masterpieces. Their feeling and message transcended the screen and took form in the very lives and ideas of the audience. There are several exceptions: Braveheart and Schindler's List and several movies that have been recently released. But for some reason this film really stands out in my mind. In the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, I see a glorious return of this great epic movie to Hollywood. Not since Lawrence of Arabia, have I seen such images on the screen, that stay in my thoughts whenever I think of the film. Not since Gone with the Wind, has a film held up so true to the original book. Finally, a movie has come along that I believe is worthy of comparison Every piece of the puzzle is present in the Fellowship of the Ring, and the image that the puzzle presents to us is a beautiful, breathtaking picture. It has received much criticism that the film was left too open at the end and there was not enough closure. Of course, this is necessary to leave room for the sequels, however I see this as a good thing. If I am to expect two more movies to be released in two more years of this caliber with the same vibrance, passion, and attention to detail or perhaps better than the first' That notion along with this movie has rather restored my faith in Hollywood, and hopefully The Lord of the Rings' success will bring about a trend of significant, thoughtful filmmaking.
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Summary: GET THIS DVD!
Review: I'm not kidding. Get this DVD. Anyone who has every loved fantasy and everything mythical will LOVE this movie.
I admit there are drawn out parts in the movie, but the cast and action more than make up for it. You will be cheering by the end and wanting more. (November couldn't come fast enough)
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Summary: amazing
Review: I absolutely adored this movie. It's wonderful all around, acting, effects, musical score etc etc. Honestly, I think the person who gave it one star and said the acting was terrible was just giving it a bad review for the sake of a bad review. It really was an incredible movie. And I know bad acting when I see it. Even if you don't care for the story itself, you've got to admit that it's just an amazingly beautiful movie. It takes you into a completely different world.
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Summary: amazing
Review: I absolutely adored this movie. It's wonderful all around, acting, effects, musical score etc etc. ... It really was an incredible movie. And I know bad acting when I see it. Even if you don't care for the story itself, you've got to admit that it's just an amazingly beautiful movie. It takes you into a completely different world.
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Summary: This is greatness!
Review: I am wholey convinced that this is one of the greatest films ever made, though my heart is torn between this and Dead Poet Society. I was sceptical before I even watched it, but when I did, it blew me away. I am glad the majority of people do not take council from idiots. The special effects were not just okay. This is the greatest special fx movie ever made and TTT promises to be better still. This movie has terrible acting? I am laughing hard and can't stop. If this movie has terrible acting, then never watch another movie, because I can guarantee that you might find a few movies that will equal it when it comes to acting, but you will never find a movie with better.
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Summary: Make that 10 stars!
Review: Being a native of new zealand and watching the filming myself, I must say this movie is splendid. Elijah wood (if that's how you spell his name) played a fab. roll as frodo. As did the other actors. Although we can all say that we were a tad dissapointed with the fact that the movie makers left some parts out, we have to make an exception that the movie was already 3 hours long! Do you have to ask for more? The message it gives is great and we can say that we learn many diferent things from it. It is the story of a unstopable evil and a stunning good. Tolkien (who was a good friend of C.S lewis) who wrote this book, started out telling the story of the hobbits and creatures to his children during the war. So fasinated by what he had just told his children he decided to make this brilliant piece of work into a book. And what a wonderful job he did! so.....here we are years later with a move to tell the story of miracles for us. But if your not satisfied just go get yourself a hot cup of coffee', sit down on your sofa and read the thrilling adventure of 'THE LORD OF THE RING'!!~
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