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Summary: One of the best Movies of all time
Review: New Line did an awsome job on this one. Tolkin's classic comes to life in this 3 hour movie. If you have not seen this movie do not wait another second, WATCH THIS MOVIE! The special effects are great, the setting is great, the whole damn movie is great! If there is a movie better than this tell me (I am sure there is not.) When this comes out on DVD I am buying it, you should too! I have seen this movie 2 times and i will see it many more times. One more thing WATCH THIS MOVIE NOW!
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Summary: Fans will love it, but not as entertaining to a Ring novice
Review: No doubt about it - this movie is beautifully and lovingly photographed, the casting was superb, the acting is noteworthy and the effects are impressive. Nevertheless, I have to admit that I took a nap in the middle of it. My version of the plot: beautiful pastoral scenery, cute hobbit scenes, ominous bad guys, lots of noisy galloping by black horses, beautiful pastoral scenery, elves, sword fights, sword fights, sword fights, pastoral scenery, galloping horses, sword fights, sword fights. Yawn. Admittedly, part of the problem was that even though I haven't read the "Lord of the Rings", I found the story very predictable. It's a story you've seen lots of times - admittedly this is the original source and all those other fantasy tales are derivative. That doesn't mean that it hasn't since been done to death. I've been promised by my Ring fanatic friends that the later episodes will be more entertaining, and I believe them. I'll see the next two installments, but I might bring a pillow just in case.
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Summary: T
Review: No matter what people say about it; there are those that think both films are too different from the books or they are simply too long etc, it is not in any way a 1 or 2 or 3 star film. Regardless of your view they are great films, notice how the only whiners are people entirely ignorant of the book or entirely (religiously) devoted to it. To any other movie-goer all are great. Having said that, after watching them Ive read the books and they are better for it, none who watch the films should ignore the books for they at the very least improve the movies and at the most are superior to them. As the director himself would admit, myself knowing his other films well, he could never please everyone when turning such great books into film, but hes pleased me, end of story. Indeed without the films I may never have read L O T Rings, and that would be a shame. Even so, I do beleive they will be films best seen as a whole on DVD colection than 3 hours at the cinema, not least because of the extended versions.
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Summary: Epic Film/Book For Everyone (that means you!)
Review: No matter who you are, overwhelming odds are you'll love The Lord of the Rings (LOTR). I've read the whole trilogy, but even if that coloured this review of the film, it would be more likely to make me dislike the film as incomparable to the literature. However, I found the movie (dare I say this) practically equal to the literary trilogy. Peter Jackson (who was robbed awards-wise) did an amazing job with this. Tolkien's vision becomes stark reality, with breathtaking cinematography, larger than life special effects, and outstanding acting performances. If you wish to have a comprehensive film collection this is a must-have!
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Summary: Better than Star Wars?
Review: No, it's not better than the first Star Wars trilogy. It does blow away the pitiful Phantom Menace and is by far the most entertaining film in the last 5 years. I'm going to see it again soon. I knew it couldn't compare to the magic of the book, but I'm not disappointed. If you've read Tolkien, it's hard not to analyze the movie as you watch it. The things that other people didn't like about it, such as Arwen's prominent role or the absence of Tom Bombadil, I didn't find to be annoying. The things that bothered me most were how short the trip from the Shire to Bree seemed to be. It was like they got there in less than a day. Also, how fast Galdalf got to Minas Tirith to read the old scrolls was like warp speed. Yeah, it's only a 3 hour movie, so I know they didn't have time to waste. But that messes with your mind. The things I really loved about it were the intro (probably the best part of the film) and the Balrog, mines of Moria stuff. Way cool, even better than I could have imagined those scenes in my mind. The casting of the movie was pretty good, though they gave us skinnier, taller Hobbits than I think most people imagined. Also, the Hobbits seemed to shrink and grow from scene to scene, another thing that kind of messes with your head. I know some people think that's being overly critical, and they're probably right. The next time I see the film, I'm going to try to think less about it and just enjoy it. This is worth seeing, whether you're a Tolkien fan or not. The guy wrote some great literature, and the best thing this movie will accomplish is getting a broader audience interested in his work.
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Summary: Much better than I have thought it would be
Review: No, really. After seeing this movie I changed my opinion about Peter Jackson. First of all, Arwen IS actually good. She does not ruin the movie (as many people thought she would) - she appears only a few times in the movie, and adds a little something to it. Bilbo is VERY good, and so is Frodo. Boromir is also excellent. On the other hand, Gimli and Legolas are expressed poorly. Gandalf is not very good, especially in the part where he visits Frodo in the Shire in private. Aragorn is not very good either, and I do not see anything in him that shows me that he's actually a King, and that's perfectly clear in the book.Sam, imo, is not very good either. Yes, he's still a very loyal servant, but Bill is only showed once in the movie, and Sam is not that kind of a busy house-guy. Many scenes with him that are so good in the book have been taken out. Many other scenes are also taken out, while many bad scenes are inserted. Lurtz is a very bad addition to the story, imo. He's just an evil guy! All the children in the auditoruim clapped as his head got taken off! Galadriel is very awful, too. She IS a kind of a sorceress, and she's definitely not beautiful. Liv Tyler is much prettier than her. I've seen that actress's pictures, and she's very beautiful in life. I have no clue why the changed her that way. Battles are not very good, and the scene with Saruman and Gandalf stinks to high heaven. But I do not want to say that the movie is bad. No, it's good. It's just that bad things get stuck in the head much easier than the good parts. You take the good ones for granted, and it required a lot of skill to make. But my advice to you all, READ THE BOOK FIRST. Read it, because if u read it afterwards, you will be dissapointed. Don't let the action world of the movie take you over. Read the book.
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Summary: Why????
Review: No,no,no,no,no!! I was so psyched to get this dvd,
then I put it in and there it was...Shot in that stupid
wide screen format that to this very day I cannot understand!
You end up with about 10 inches(high)of picture in the middle
of the screen.Why?Why do they do this.I have a 27 inch t.v...darn..
it,I want the whole thing full,I don't want a strip of black nothingness at the top and bottom of the screen!! That sucks,thanks alot you jerk(film makers)for ruining a great
movie.
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Summary: A fascinating look inside filmmaking at its finest!
Review: Normally I review music but I just had to add my voice, for what it's worth, to the over-three-thousand reviewers(!!) who have weighed in on this 4-DVD-set so far. The movie itself, whether extended version or original, is a wonderful interpretation of a truly seminal work of literature. But everybody knows that already, and it's not why I'm writing this review. What truly blew me away here was the incredible plethora of bonus features--I'd give them TEN stars if I could. It took me an evening to watch the film, but several months to watch the rest of the content! Not only do you get the extended version of the film, but five (count 'em, FIVE) variations of it, four of which contain full-length commentary by key people from the production team and cast, giving a blow-by-blow account (sometimes literally!) of how each shot was achieved, how the special effects were accomplished, and what was actually going on behind the scenes. The result is utterly engrossing--like actually being there. Some of the revelations are sobering, some hilarious, and some just mind-boggling. As if that weren't enough, also included are 2 extra CDs containing the following: 17 original documentaries covering all aspects of the filmmaking process, an interactive map, examples of the computer wizardry used for the special effects, and galleries of photos, storyboards and artwork. The talent, effort and professionalism that went into the making of this film are staggering, and I hope all of these fine people receive the recognition they deserve. Thank you, Peter Jackson and friends, for allowing the rest of us into your world of magic-making. Not only is this set of DVDs an excellent value for the money, but it's an absolute must for anyone interested in the craft and art of film-making. I can hardly wait for the sequels!
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Summary: not bad at all
Review: not bad
stil not totally filling
but not bad at alll
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Summary: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings
Review: Not being a big fan of the mid-evil/Dungeons and Dragons genre, I did not go to see Lord of the Rings in theaters (and certainly never read the books). But when I saw that it was coming on video, I decided to rent it at my local video store, not really expecting too much. But after about the first ten minutes, I knew I was wrong, This Movie is Amazing! Everything about this movie is great; the story, the acting, the cinematography, everything. The first thing that struck me about the movie was the wonderful character of Gandalf - or maybe it was the wonderful performance by (Sir) Ian McKellen - or maybe it was both. Either way the character of Gandalf the White was my favorite of the movie. The second thing that caught my eye was the excellent cinematography; from the shots of the opening battle in the 'prologue', to the beautiful colors of the Shire, the greens of the trees and grass, the browns of the dirt and mud.
And also how the Hobbits looked normal size when shot by them selves, only when they appear in a shot with a human or an elf do we see they're actual size. After Frodo set off on his Quest, and met new allies and adversaries, I was amazed to find that I liked every character in the movie, from the kind and truthful hobbits, to the short but mighty dwarfs. Every character seemed to perfectly into the action, every actor seemed to fit perfectly into his or her roll, especially the character of Sam, who for the most part stayed out of the lime light of the movie, but when he was in the spot light, showed that he was a brave, but knew when to speak up or shut up.
I would also like to mention Christopher Lee's performance as Saruman. While I liked it immensely, I thought Lee's portrayal as Count Dooku in the latest Star Wars installment, Attack of the Clones, was a little better. One of the best qualities of the film was how it never seemed - to me at least - to slow and/or become boring. Even when there wasn't any action, the great dialogue keeps you watching, and the end of the movie leaves you thinking: That was three hours! The only minuscule complaint that I had, is the 'to be continued' ending, which if its 2004 and you have the other two movies available to watch, is not that big of a problem, but when its still 2002, and you have to wait another year or two for the final installments, it's a bit aggravating. But what are you going to do; it's based on a book.
And authors don't usually take into consideration that they're story might be a movie someday. I suppose I should also mention the director; Peter Jackson.
To be perfectly honest, I had never heard of him before.
But if he makes other movies as well as he made this one, he is one of the best directors in Hollywood. After the movie was over, I sat there wishing I could watch the final two installments of the trilogy.
And I knew it was one of the best movies I had ever seen.
If it is not already, The Lord of the Rings trilogy will become a classic in the years to come.
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