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Summary: Astounding Masterpiece!
Review: I've never read Tolkien's classic book The Lord Of The Rings,but having seen the movie I'm really looking forward to reading it.This surely is a sign of an excellent thoroughtly enjoyable movie.The Fellowship Of The Ring is the first part of the trilogy,but I simply can't wait another few years to find out how this fascinating story will conclude. Even though it lasts for practically 3 hours the whole movie just seemed to breeze by.The audiences attention is gripped from the very first moments as the scenario is set.It includes a spectacular scene as the forces of men seek to protect Middle Earth from the forces of evil.It's going to go down in cinematic history as one of those truly spectacular moments.Yet it continues to have startling settings throughout the film that are really breath-taking-from scenes in forests to gothic castles,from cute hobbit villages to the dark underground mines-there are just so many amazing scenes.The effects are incredible too.The detail and make up of the dark soldiers and warriors,to the computer animated effects of trolls and fire-breathing monsters-it really is a visual feast. I have heard some people say that the opening film is a bit chaotic in that the viewer is bombarded with hordes of strange characters and that some may be confused by the introductions of strange new worlds and all their own particular nuances.I have to say I felt this was far from true.The movie moves along at a reasonable rate so that it's easy for the viewer to become familiar with all these characters and worlds-and yet it doesn't delve into over-complicated detail.Each of the characters in the Fellowship is developed enough to become pretty interesting.Even better are some of the people they meet on their journey in particular the part played by Cate Blanchett.There are no weak performances Christopher Lee is scary self,Elijah Woods is truly excellent in the part of Frodo Baggins.Funnily enough Liv Tyler gets a very prominent billing in the credits yet she doesn't have a very prominent part in the film-maybe she becomes more important in the second one.There is no point in me trying to divulge the story as so much happens plus it would sort of ruin some of the films many surprises. The one thing I did feel was that the ending was really building you up for the second movie.Taken in itself it would seem to be a pretty weak and unresolved ending-but then this really whets the appetite for the next part.As I said I can't wait that long to see what happens so I've just got to read the book.This is one of the most specatcular movies you'll ever see.I bet it's sort of like what Star Wars was like for the people who first saw that way back in the 70's.Unmissable!
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Summary: Cinematic Majesty -- and a Gripping Tale
Review: I've never read Tolkien, so I had no preconceptions to overcome. When I learned they built the Hobbit village and left it to grow into place a year before filming, I knew this would be a film to see. This movie does not disappoint. The music, story flow, camera angles, music, locations, special effects (did I mention the music?) all combine with superb acting to enchant anyone who loves movies. This is a keeper, and I have no doubt the follow-on two movies will be just as good.
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Summary: Oh my god...whoops, Lord!
Review: I've never seen a film like this. Forget fantasy films in the past(that I've enjoyed, mind you) that tried to be like this film. Legend, Willow, The Neverending Story. Forget adventure drama epics in recent years that aren't even as good as this. Gladiator, Braveheart, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Not only was I skeptical of this movie( I've been skeptical of every sure-blockbuster film since Episode I), but I was ready to hate it. Oh, was I mistaken.
Acting: Superb. Elijah Wood wasn't buggy. That's a feat in itself! (My personal favorite: Orlando Bloom as Legolas. And that's not just because he's easy on the eyes...) Story and Flow: Excellent. Never bored. Always intrested. Action: Oh my lord...amazing. I've never read the books, and I don't intend to. I do intend, however,to wait until next December to see the rest of the story unfold wonderfully before my eyes. This is cinematic artistry. Forget George Lucas and that little film called Episode II. I'd rather plop down 8 bucks to see "Fellowship" again. And then wait another six months to plop down another 8 bucks to see Part Two, "The Two Towers".
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Summary: Best set of DVDs I ever got
Review: I've never seen so many features on a DVD set, so this collection is great. Provided many insights to the making of FoTR. A must-buy if you're a fan of the movie.
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Summary: BEST DAMN MOVIE SINCE "GONE WITH THE WIND" **AN AWESOME EPIC
Review: I've never written a review here before because I've never had the inclination or the passion to do so. After seeing this movie, though, I had to express my feelings somehow. I've already seen it 3 times and plan on seeing it 3 more times. I just loved everything about it. It may be 3 hours long, but it feels more like 1 hour because it is filled with so much story. I read and listened to the stories when I was just a little girl and they always filled me with such fascination. Upon hearing that the movie was due out, I was thrilled yet wary. I assumed they could never get close to the imagination and fantasy in those books, but I was WRONG! Words just can't express how much I loved this movie. I will definitely be first in line when it comes out on DVD. And until the next installment comes out next Christmas, I'll be in a state of anticipation mixed with depression. I CAN NOT wait till later this year. Guess I'll just have to see this one over and over and over and over! Anyway, if you have any doubts whatsoever about seeing it, don't hesitate. Believe me, you'll love it. And if you don't? Well, there's no accounting for taste-haha!
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Summary: Lord of the Rings -- The Fellowship of the Ring
Review: I've read about 20 reviews of the Fellowship of the Ring and have yet to read anyone who agrees with my viewpoint -- a technically stupendous movie that's incredibly violent. At least 1 1/2 hours of really terrifying violence out of 2 3/4 hours of film; the other 45 minutes are charming and beautiful, but the movie's really about killing. I guess the fact that the "other" creatures are subhuman and evil makes it so okay that no other reviewer has even mentioned it. I haven't read Tolkien but can't believe that this emphasis comes from him. Bringing children under 12 to this movie is morally reprehensible; until they're old enough to have high testosterone levels it's not going to be fun for them. Let me make a further point -- yes, I'm female; I'm also a nurse who's spent many hours working in intensive care and ER to save lives and give pain relief to victims of trauma, and watching pain inflicted on other beings, hearing their screams of pain, go against my grain -- realizing it's "just pretend" doesn't make it tolerable -- and I suspect that's true for most women. I don't see reality in terms of kill or be killed; there are millions of stories to be told in ways that are enthralling and inspiring that don't involve confrontation and brutality. A film industry not dominated by men would tell some of these other stories in very entertaining and lucrative ways. This movie and its enthusiastic followers are evidence that our society is so violent we don't recognize our own blood lust. Ideals of world peace are a farce as long as we glorify violence because the victims are "subhuman and evil." The myth that brutality is okay in the fight against good and evil obscures the point that brutality is part of the evil.
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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: A Magnificent Movie!
Review: I've read and reread Tolkien's books for many years and have always tried to picture what a movie would look like. Then I saw Ralph Bakshi's appallingly bad cartoon, and when I heard that a live-action film was coming out to cover all three books in succession, I despaired.
Then I saw "Fellowship of the Ring." I sat there mesmerized by the awesome scenery and special effects, and I was thrilled with the way Cook adapted the original novel. The dialogue and exposition were cogent and easy for someone unfamiliar with the books to follow.
I can hardly wait to see "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King."
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Summary: Wait and buy the enhanced version.
Review: I've read Lord of the Rings many times. I've been a confirmed fan since the early 1970's. The movie thrilled me! I bought the DVD version as soon as it was released. It was great to bring the movie home, but I was more than a bit miffed when I watched the extra features to find that they were going to release a better version later that would cover FOUR DVDs and include over 30 minutes of scenes that were not included in the theatrical version. If I'd known that, I would have waited. I just purchased the enhanced version anyway, and it is wonderful! Some of the re-integrated and extended scenes (such as the gifts of Galadrial) are very important for character development and for understanding a character's motivation later, especially for Gimli and Aragorn. There are many other features, such as an interactive map, and hours of documentaries, artwork and storyboards etc. It even includes one ticket to see "Two Towers" at the theater in December. I certainly understand why they had to edit the movie for showing in theaters. It was nearly three hours long as it was, just about the outside limit for theaters. But to rush the edited version out on DVD and THEN release it in the deluxe DVD form seemed a bit underhanded. I gave my DVD of the theatrical version away. I won't rush out and make this mistake for "The Two Towers". I'll wait until they do it right, as they finally did for "Fellowship of the Ring"
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Summary: This film is awesome..., You must see!!!
Review: I've read the "Lord Of The Rings" Trilogy, & I loved the film
& can't wait for the other releases & for them to come out on video. This is a timeless classic literature & is as much captivating in book form as it is in film. I urge you to read the books & most importantly SEE THE MOVIE, you don't know what you are missing! This may be the last week for the movie & a long wait for "The Two Towers" (comes out in December of this Year) & "Return Of The Kings" in 2003.
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