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Review: That was the best movie i have ever seen in my life. It is gonna kill me to have to wait another year to see the next part and then still longer to see the conclusion but i definitly have to say i don't care who you are or what your in to YOU HAVE TO GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!! this is by far the best movie of all time star wars is (...) in comparison. Now i havn't read to books so before i saw this i had no idea about it so after seeing it i know i am gonna have to read the other two books b/c i know i can't wait a year to find out what happens.
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Summary: OH MAN!
Review: That was the cry of my eight year old at the climax of the film. Myself and nine companions saw this movie tonight and all but my wife (what a shock) loved it.Words don't give the picture justice. Easily an epic on the order of either the Phantom Menace or Ben Hur. The scenery was incredible, the effects phenominal, and the acting first rate all round. For you old D&D players you will see how goblins that you can kill with one blow can be so deadly. (there always seems to be a million of 'em) The movie is VERY long. Like the Harry Potter movie it is also full of plot to keep you from noticing. The intermission was helpful but it was very long for a school night for my kids. Parents should take that into account. As for all of us fantasy fans who have lived with subsitiutes or versions either incomplete or with minor animations we can only say... OH MAN!
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Summary: How did they do that ??
Review: That was the first question that rose to my mind, as I saw the different sizes of hobbit, dwarf, elf and human. Yet in real life the actors are the same size.... Astonishing... As a fan of the novels (read it more than 10 times) I went to see the movie as soon as possible. And was not dissappointed. Although the story was slightly different (Arwen was never on that white horse, in the novel it was Glorfindel), the story was well displayed. A large portion was also cut out. As the novels tells, after the ferry they ventured in the old wood, were captured in the Great Old Willow and rescued by Tom Bombadil. After that they were again in trouble at the Barrow Downs, and again saved by Bombadil. After that they came in Bree. But I guess Jackson had to cut out some things, as it would be too long. I never liked the Bombadil chapter anyway. The movie is already 3 hours long. Yet that 3 hours went so fast by, indicates it was a well made movie and I was never bored.
The scenery is great, good actors (I like Saruman), creatures are great (Balrog!). But the best effort for me is the way they scaled the different races to the right size. I know Rhys-Davis who plays Gimli is in fact a large man, but in the movie he is "digitaly" shrinked to a dwarf. You can't see the difference.
Masterpiece. (I'm gonna see it again tonight!)
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Summary: The best film I've ever seen
Review: That's a pretty outrageous statement to make, but that's how I felt after first watching Lord of the Rings on film. When I walked into the theatre all I expected was another long, boring "by-the-numbers" blockbuster film with tons of special effects and no emphasis on a strong plot or characters. Oh boy, was I wrong. What I got instead was the single most deeply-emotional joyful film experience that I have ever had in my entire life. In fact, I would go further than most critics and say that Peter Jackson's film is better than Tolkien's novel. For instance, in the novel it seemed like an eternity before Frodo and Sam finally left the Shire - in fact it's only 79 pages. In Peter Jackson's film, it seems to take much less time. I actually enjoyed seeing the Shire and its eccentric inhabitants, whereas in the novel I found them very much an annoyance. Another aspect that Peter Jackson brings to life with incredible visceral impact are the fight scenes in this film, which are absolutely fantastic and hands down beat the action scenes in the current Star Wars films by a country mile. My favourite battle scenes are the battle with Sauron, Gandalf's battle with the Balrog, and the battle at Amon Hen. The battle with Sauron, which we see at the beginning of the film, is actually based on The Silmarillion, not the original novels. For sheer size and scale, I love this scene a trillion times more than the Stadium fight in Attack of the Clones. You get a real sense of size and scale, not to mention the sense that the very existence of the entire world may be at stake. And as for Sauron? Hands down, Sauron is now officially the most scary onscreen villain I have ever seen. When I saw Darth Vader in Star Wars, I thought he was a joke. Not so with Sauron - he is genuinely frightening. When we see him kill dozens of soldiers in one blow, we get a real sense of how truly terrifying Sauron is. I remember reading about the Mines of Moria in the novel, and I was actually rather underwhelmed. Perhaps this is the reason why watching the same sequence on film was so incredibly exciting. Seeing the Balrog for the first time on film, I fully understood why Gandalf the Grey feared this demon so much. The team at WETA have done an excellent job at bringing Tolkien's creation to life...so much so, I totally forgot that it was a special effect and spent much of the time gripping my armrests in fear and anticipation. During the battle at Amon Hen, I finally began to appreciate just how dangerous the members of the Fellowship really could be when they are backed into a corner. There are so many vivid images from Amon Hen that I will never forget...Aragorn saluting the orcs with his sword before he proceeds to slice and dice them, Legolas skill with the bow and dagger (how can any normal being shoot arrows that fast!?!!), and I will NEVER underestimate the fighting skill of a Dwarf ever again! Amon Hen also has the biggest payoff - Boromir's death scene. I remember reading the same scene in the novel and thinking "Well...Boromir's dead. Can we move on, now?". But in the skillful hands of Peter Jackson, this scene was so emotionally devastating it was actually BETTER than the one in the books. It actually brought tears to my eyes, and that hasn't happened since I watched ET twenty years ago. And what makes these (and other scenes in the film) so deeply affecting? The actors! Thank goodness, we finally have a director and a crew who understand that the best special effect in any film are the actors! The scenes with the Balrog or at Amon Hen would never have been even a tenth as good as they were, unless the actors were allowed to breathe and bring their characters to life. Everyone points to Ian McKellen as Gandalf as being the star of this movie. I would 100% agree with this sentiment, but my favourite actor/character in this film always will be Aragorn. In the novels he was my favourite character, and this remains so in the film as well. I suspect that the reason why Viggo Mortensen gets such short shrift from critics, is because his character is so quiet and subdued for this first instalment. For the first film, there's really very little chance there for Viggo Mortensen to chew the scenery, because that's not what the character of Aragorn does. It's a quiet, subtle and heroic performance that I really enjoyed watching. But boy oh boy, when they get to Return of the King... I was surprised, angry and shocked that Fellowship of the Ring didn't win a Best Picture Oscar in 2001. I have watched a Beautiful Mind on DVD, and I cannot understand why anyone would want to ignore Fellowship, as it has a visceral emotional impact a thousand times more effective than A Beautiful Mind could ever have. I'm glad to see that Howard Shore won a richly deserved Academy Award for Best original Music for his brilliant filmscore, but I cannot understand why Ian McKellen didn't win Best Supporting Actor for his role in this film. Will wonders never cease. In the end, Fellowship of the Rings isn't just the Best Film of 2001. I believe that it is the best film I have ever watched, and I am confident that time will prove me right. Ten years from now, I will still be able to watch this film and be deeply moved by it. This is a classic film, made in an age when classic filmmaking is all but over. Well done Peter Jackson, very well done indeed.
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Summary: Better than "Star Wars"
Review: That's right. "Fellowship of the Ring" is better than "Star Wars." For a Gen X guy -- who saw the original "Star Wars" 12 times in theaters and probably 50+ times total -- there is no higher praise. Peter Jackson and company had a daunting challenge: To take a somewhat dense, somewhat long story where as much is told as is shown, where the prequel material is simply not available to make it easier to understand for an audience unfamiliar with the story, to use state of the art special effects to tell a movie that works on its own, yet stands up as a solid adaptation of the novel, and one that's a hit with audiences who've seen countless epics on the screen. Jackson knocked this one out of the park. The adaptation trims where needed, adds new supplemental material where required (which nonetheless fits in seamlessly), provides us with terrifying villains, symapthetic protagonists, dazzling eye candy, and a human (or hobbit) dimension that will alternately have you clinging to your seat in terror or weeping at the nobility and self-sacrifice of the heroes. Awe-inspiring, yet touching, with some of the best performances we'll ever see out of this cast (if Liv Tyler retires after this, it'll be because she's going out on a high note that no one could have expected from her), true to the books yet totally accessible. Oh, and as I think I might have mentioned, it's even better than "Star Wars."
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Summary: The Quest for the Ring and the Companions who joined it!
Review: The "Fellowship of the Ring" is an adventure story, the story of the quest that was started in "The Hobbit" to keep the ring safe that Bilbo has, and make sure that Frodo returns the ring into the fire. It is a children's fantasy tale come to life. It is the story of the members of the "Fellowship" many who did not seek to go on the adventure that they find themselves on. And they rely on "Strider" or Aragorn, who is a Ranger, to help them make their way. It is the most brilliantly executed film that you will ever see! It is the most beautifully done film that can be viewed. And Sean Bean, who plays "Boromir" joins "Frodo" the Ring bearer, as the bravest warriors of them all who will strive to overcome all obstacles to make sure that the "Fellowship is safe, and that Frodo is safe! The story and the beloved characters will remain with you after you watch the film! And the beauty will continue with the "Two Towers," in December. I have the Sean Bean club on Yahoo Groups, come together and talk about his warrior spirit, as the one character who was so entranced with the ring that he sought possession of it. Its a film that you will never forget! And the companions will make you weep, and they will make you smile! This film is one that you will never forget!
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Summary: 3 hours and at the end of it all you're left with NOTHING!
Review: The "Lord of the Rings" book trilogy is one of the best I have ever read. It's too bad the first movie is one of the slowest, uneventful, and boring I've ever watched. There was so much potential for this movie to be one of the greatest of all time, but Peter Jackson had to ruin it all. The acting is atrocious. I've never seen so much wooden acting in my life! I don't know whether it's the actor's or the director's fault, but whoever is responsible should get out of the business for good. Not even the fx are good in this movie. This movie is good if you want a good night's sleep though.
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Summary: Lord of The Rings -Fellowship- Platinum Extendid Version
Review: The absolute best film to come out of Hollywood since the Star Wars trilogy and new film releases all put together!!!(I'm a die-hard sci-fi fan too) but, I feel as though I am traveling with Froto & Samwize throughout the entire film. The cinematograpy is fantastic!! Peter picked the best location in the world to shoot this film. I urge all ages to experience the beauty, fun, tears, laughter and fears with THE BEST FILM yet in 100 years!! Every one needs to escape from every day worries, problems, fears, stress, and so on, and feel like a child again with this film Visualy, and emotionaly. Froto's journey IS the Best Time I have Ever Had!!!!!!!! A Total Experience! I've seen this film 362 times since it's release, sounds creazy, but it is that GOOD!!!!!!!!! You won't regret it!!
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Summary: Best Film of the Year
Review: The acting and story in Lord of the Rings is outstanding. The film tells the story, and is true to the book. It is very rare to find a movie with these elements, along with great special effects. And Lord of the Rings has everything. My only concern is that parents be forewarned, because there are some scary parts in the movie. When I saw the film, one little girl in the audience was terrified amd her father had to take her out of the theatre. It may not be the best choice for small children. But older children, as well as adults, with love this movie. You are on the edge of your seat the entire time.
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Summary: Great movie. Get this version of the movie on VHS or DVD
Review: The added (or maybe cut from the very long original) scenes in this extended version help tell the story better than the original version (1/2 hour longer). It explains how some things came to be, and may not have been in the original only for the fact that this is a really long movie (but well worth it). No question. If you want your own movie for your home, get this version. It is too bad they had to release this version months after the original came out on DVD. (I have both now). I suppose the makers of this movie want to make as much as they can out of this series of movies. But the extended version is better than the original, and possibly worth getting (Buy it for your wife's birthday...) even if you already have the original. Personally, I will wait next time for the extended version for Two Towers before I run out and buy the original.
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