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Summary: Worth Every Penny!
Review: Wow! Even if you saw this movie in the theatre, you haven't really seen it until you see this extended edition. The scenes aren't separate from the movie in any way. They are seamlessly set into the movie. You find yourself wondering why they cut such a meaningful scene or questioning if you would have seen the scene in the movie theatre but you blinked too long and missed it. I was impressed with the movie when I saw it in the theatre and thrilled with the extended version. If you're a long-time fan you'll really appreciate how closely the extended version follows Tokin's book. Fantastic work!
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Summary: Spectacular beginning to Spectacular Trilogy!
Review: WOW! Even Tolkien might be proud. This incredible film perfectly kicks off the greatest film trilogy of all time (sorry Star Wars, I still love you). Impeccable casting, directing, writing, music...Everything. A must-see in every sense of the word! Extended Edition did the impossible-improved upon an already perfect movie! Don't miss this amazing cinema or its sequels.
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Summary: adictive, dust
Review: wow! I was blown away by this movie. Of all of the movies this being released this year i think that this is big compitition. Harry potter was big just like lord of the rings. And many people have read the books. But this will leave Harry Potter in the Dust!
When my family saw this movie we all loved it. it was a spectactular show with great actors, action, and excitement. And the cammera shots were great with special effects that it made it just like you were on the adventure with the hobbits and all of their friends.
i just hope that i will be able to waite for the next one to come out.
This movie was so great i saw it twice in 2 days. It is adictive. And as soon as i can i am going back to see it again
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Summary: The Best DVD Ever!
Review: Wow! If you've only seen The Fellowship of the Rings in Theaters, you've missed out on a lot....This collector's gift set is amazing enough by itself; throw in the 5 DVD's, and you're in Tolkien heaven! The movie itself has been expanded by 30 minutes, and the new material adds a lot of depth to the characters. There's little bits and pieces added to already existing scenes, and a few entirely new sequences. (My favorite is when the Fellowship is leaving Rivendell to begin their trek to Mordor. Nothing earth-shattering, but little bits like that make the characters really come to life.) A lot of fans of the book complained that the Galadriel "Gift-Giving" sequence was omitted from the film- Well, here it is! The movie looks gorgeous, and takes up two discs by itself; Both discs are filled with multiple commentary tracks, by the film's stars, design team, writers, and Director Peter Jackson. Discs Three & Four are "The Appendices"; I've never seen such a vast array of extras in my life! There are over 6 hours of documentary features, as well as huge galleries of conceptual art (Some with commentary by the artists themselves), weapon, costumes, make-up and sets. There are also tons of computer animatics to watch; It's like an animated version of the movie. There's a series of interactive maps of Middle-Earth that are a lot of fun, too. (Plus you'll find out just what a Weta is!) The collector's set comes packaged in a box with new art by conceptual artist Alan Lee, and includes a pair of bookends modeled after The Argonath, three Decipher trading cards, a "Hobbit-Sized" LOTR fan club magazine, a coupon for one adult admission to The Two Towers (Which is expired at this point), and an expanded version of the National Geographic LOTR special, which dwells more on the LOTR's relationship with real-life mythology; It's very interesting and informative. I've been watching these 5 discs for almost two months now, and I still haven't seen everything. It's a steal at this price, and I hope New Line puts out collectors sets for The Two Towers & The Return of the King. Highly recommended!
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Summary: Beautifully crafted film - loyal to the spirit of the text
Review: Wow! The special effects were remarkably and seemlessly integrated into the best adaptation (by-far) of The Lord of the Rings. The top three scenes: the cave troll, Gandalf and the Balrog, and Lady Galadriel of Lothlorien. Powerful performance by Ian McKellen as Gandalf. Unfortunately, even after splitting the story into three full-length movies there still isn't enough room to do justice to the actual books. There is more character development in the books, more identification with the main characters. For example, when the sorrowful scenes played out in the movie, I remained unmoved. Maybe it's only me, but there wasn't enough time with the characters to feel any emotion for/with them. That's my only criticism, however, on the whole I loved the film (I saw it twice). "I am a servant of the secret flame!"
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Summary: My favorite movie ever
Review: Wow! There is so much good to say about this movie that I hardly know where to start. Earlier this season, I saw Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and loved it, but after having seen FOTR, it has paled into almost indifference.
Peter Jackson is a genius! The cinematography was absolutely brilliant, with light and shade playing such a formidable role is characterization and flow. The locations were inspired and filled with grandeur.
I don't know the name of the casting director, but I shall find out, because he or she chose intuitively and extremely well. Elijah Wood IS Frodo, the curious, somewhat ethereal hobbit who undertakes the impossible. Also worth mentioning are the superb efforts of Sean Bean as Boromir and Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn. Great job on living the character through to the end.
Major snaps go out to Jackson, for staying true to a story I have loved since I was a girl, yet pacing it well enough to create an exciting picture, still riveting after 3 hours of viewing. I have seen this movie three times and am like a junkie - I've got to go back! It just keeps getting better.
In the modern world's morass of movies focused on fast cars, sex and flimsy plots, this tale of beauty and honor comes like a breath of fresh air - from the Shire, maybe?
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Summary: WOW!!
Review: wow! this is such a great dvd! although the 4 dvd one is als brilliant, this has loadsa cool stuff in! i love orlando soooo much and all the rest are great, they are all excellent actors and deserve all the applause they can get for these masterpieces!
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Summary: Hate to sound like a doofus, but....
Review: Wow!! I had read and enjoyed the trilogy a couple of times and definitely wanted to see the movie, but was NOT expecting it to be so good! I was overwhelmed, have seen it twice so far, and I never see anything twice! I was expecting a solid expensive effort along the lines of a Jurassic Park - lots of effects, little depth. The book and the depth of the story is kept true - don't pay attention to those sour grapes who can only pick it apart. I noticed Tom Bombadil's absence but didn't miss it.
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Summary: WOW!!!!!
Review: WOW!!! What a movie!! Damm dosen't the start rating go up to 10, oh well I would have given it 10 anyway.(**********)
OK I have seen this movie 10 times in the cinema!!! And for anyone who hasn't seen it yet, You are missing out on the best film, oh acually the film won't be finished untill the end of 2003, So if you don't think that you can wait untill then to finish the movie.... GO SEE IT ANYWAY!!!!!!!! I can't wait untill the DVD version with the extra's, especially the Miggy Water Marshes, I loved that seen in the book & we all know that they shot it, so it's gotta be in there!!!! I wont say anymore, because their are lots of people that have already said enough about the movie, well really you can't put it into words can you?
But I will say THIS: Why do people keep complaining about the scene with Galadriel & her transformation? I thought it showed the force of power that the ring gives off, very well & I mean in the book it says that she will not council Frodo & that she turns into something really terrible when faced with the ring!!! I mean some people think that she has to play MOTHER or something, but come on she is A VERY POWERFUL ELF QUEEN, not a sweet mother figure!!! I mean Frodo is her doom so no matter she will pass into the Showdow Lands :( But that dosen't mean that she dosen't care for Frodo :)
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Summary: Spectacular!
Review: WOW!!! What an incredible DVD set this is!!! I knew there was additional commentary, etc. for the movie, but I assumed they were simply short interviews, instead you get to listen to commentary from the directors, writers, actors, etc. through EVERY minute of this extended movie! What a treat to hear about how scenes were shot, reasons for staging things certain ways, plus funny stories about what went on behind the camera. Also, the additional/extended scenes were really a treasure to see and truly helped to tell the story even more. This is a DEFINITE must for anyone that really enjoyed the theatrical version....the extended will give you even MORE to enjoy!
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