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Summary: good reviews...nerds stop talking
Review: The purpose of the movie was not to take every line from the book (a masterpiece) and put it on screen. It is to translate it into a story that can be well received by an audience who has not read the books. When people write screenplays for movies they ALWAYS consider that everyone watching is starting off with 0 knowledge of the story, so there are no holes in the plot.Lord of the Rings was an all around great movie. The nerds throwing themselves at these boards about how 'the bow elrond uses was green!' and crap like that need to review it as a movie, not a recreation of the book for you to read and say 'nahh the original was SOO much better'. The truth is, there has never been a movie better than a book, ever. It just doesn't happen. Those who are such fascinated twits about a certain book always walk into the movie with such high expectations that of course they are going to be dissapointed. They need to take it for what it is: an interpretation. This movie will have you entertained the whole way through. Many years ago I read all of the books, and everything in the movie re-activated my memories from how good the books were. I have seen it twice I liked it so much. Elrond was my favorite character by far, as he was in the books also. For those of you who like archers, near the end you see how great an elf can be in battle, when he uses his bow so quickly and accurately that you are left salivating saying 'soooo freaking sweeeet.' I loved the movie, most people will. As with Episode 1, you will have the guys with no lives who actually try to live vicariously through the books and movies and have nothing to do but complain, as if the brilliant minds who create these movies are morons and ye who sit in your rooms getting fatter and dumber could create such more masterful pieces of art. Shut up, and write movie reviews, nothing else. Stupid nerds; everyone hates them, eh? HEHE Anyways, the movie is great, I loved it, everyone I was with loved it, everyone I have spoken to has loved it. Anyone who doesnt like it because the books were 'better' need to state some actual MOVIE gripes if they want to do review it.
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Summary: This is a movie for those who read the book
Review: If you have read the Hobbit, and the Rings trilogy, you must be missing the world of Middle Earth. The newly released movie "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will take you back. Everything is here- Frodo, Samwise, Merry, Pippin and all the rest, and the visuals are just the way you imagined it would be. Early in the movie, Gandalf approaches Bilbo's home, and you recognize it from your mind's eye as he approaches. Everything else matches: Rivendale, Moria, and the rest. You probably read the book more than once. You will see the movie more than once also.
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Summary: Completly and Utterly Fantastic
Review: As you can see, I have never read the book and I was deeply fascinated at how well the movie was acted and thought out. The cast was chosen fantastically and Elijah Woods (Frodo Baggins) put deep emotions into the movie. It is a must see and I know all of you will love it.
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Summary: Actually 4.5 stars*****Gotta give them credit*****
Review: The Fellowship of the Ring has every element that a great movie should. Good Acting, a little romance, fight scenes, strong friendships, maybe a bit of comedy here and there, and morals. True, it isnt the best movie of all time but it is certainly very good. Before the movie came out, I had already read the LotR books twice. I am not a fanatic, but I thought that they were really good. I was very happy with the way that the movie was done. I have to admit that I was a bit upset about how they made Galadriel out to be. In the book she was supposed to be the one person who was loved by all and was the symbol of goodness. Even Gimli stood up for her when they left. However, in the movie they made her become some evil witch like thing for a minute. I also did not really like Viggo Mortensen for Aragorn. However, he did the character well. The rest of the characters had actors that fit the rolls perfectly. Especially Legolas, Saruman, Elrond, and Gandalf. True, they compacted lots of the scenes from the book to make them shorter in the movie- but that was expected. It is already a 3 hour movie any way, it would be hard for people to sit through anything longer with greater detail. I think that you should read the books before you see the movie because it may be a little confusing with all of the names of different people and places. However, I recommend that you do not compare every part of the movie to the book- there are some things that had to be left out or added to make the movie more interesting. The special effects of this movie are awesome, the music is great, and the actors are superb (Legolas is exactly what I pictured an elf to be- creatures that are beautiful yet sad because they know the troubles of the world).I definitely think that you should see this movie... it should be at least nominated for best motion picture.
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Summary: Better than Star Wars
Review: I've read all through both the Hobbit and the trilogy multiple times, and have been looking forward to this movie for some time. And I must say, it does not dissappoint! It's better than the much hyped new star wars movie(although that really isn't saying much at all.) Now, the movie is really is a really Reader's Digest version of the book. However, what matters is that the epic feel of the book is kept in tact. I mean, the movie is still 3 hours long! Plus, the feelings of sheer emotion that the book delivers, as well as the frightening realism that the book delivers to the reader is all well brought across in the movie, and that, in the end, is the truly important part! Fanatics may continue to arghue the details and logistics ad nauseum, but the movie , overall, is still very faithful to the book, and still takes you on that surreal journey of quests beyond imaginationand raw emotion that the book so delightfully does! Go see it! I'm currently in the middle of yet another re-reading of the trilogy, and cannot wait for the next two!
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Summary: One word, WWWHHHHHHOOOOHHHHHHHOOOOOOO!!!!
Review: I am utterly speechless. All my life I have tried to picture what the Lord of the Rings would look like if it were brought to the big screen. Some days I envisioned actually directing it myself, yet I knew that this was an even farther stretch of the imagination and it would take a great deal more than just dreaming to make it come true. When I heard they would be comming out with the Lord of the Rings to the theatres I groaned and thought to myself that the one thing in the world that Hollywood had better pay great respect to it would be these set of books. Well done Peter Jackson, well done. The casting is astounding. I could not have thought of a better person for any of the characters. I wept when Beoromur died. I cringed when Galadriel transformed into that thing. I rejoiced and whooped, I clapped when the Orc was killed, I wanted to hide and close my ears when the Ring Wraiths appeared... it was perhaps the best movie that I have seen in years. Take a back seat Star Wars, there is a new kid on the block. Buckle up World... Middle Earth has come to life and we are in for one hell of a ride!
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Summary: I Can't Believe it!
Review: WOW. I coulden't believe how good this was... Peter Jacksons Camera moves with effortless ease, and totaly bring's Tolkien's creation to life. It's almost a mix of Citizen Kane, and the princess bride tied together! I can't wait for The Two Towers! Oh yeah folks, her's the Oscar's this movie should get: Best Picture, Best Actor (WOOD), Best Supporting Actor (McKellen, a darn good Gandalf), Best Director, Best Musical Score, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Effects, Best Optical effects, Best Special effects. Bye Folkoroonios!
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Summary: Lord of the Big Screen
Review: After wating years for the first in the series to be released i must say it does not dissapoint in the least. Being a fan of detail i did notice a few discrepencies between the book and movie but over all, this is worth the wait and the watch.
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Summary: GREAT MOVIE!
Review: As a zealous fantasy reader and movie goer I was extremely pleased with the movie "The Lord of the Rings". Elijah Wood and the rest of the cast do an excellent job portraying J.R.R. Tolkien's characters in this special-effects-blowout of a movie! ANYone who is familiar with the books will enjoy flowing plot of the movie while it all-most completely follows the books, and for those who don't... THE actions scenes will quiet your appetite! I will definitely see this movie again before it leaves theathers... YOU should at least take the journey ONCE. YOU will NOT regret it! ENJOY!!!!
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Summary: Kept me on the edge of my seat!
Review: This was the best movie I have seen in a long time. It succeeded in combining spine tingling action and suspense with heart wrenching story lines and characters that seemed true to life. Well done!!!
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