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Summary: I fail to see it ........
Review: Despite it's accuracy to the original story, I fail to see why this movie is such a big deal. Yes it has a lot of good special effects, and yes it has a pretty decent cast. But it's nothing spectacular by any means. Some people I know are going nuts over this film like it's the greatest film ever, again sorry - I don't see it. I don't recall Frodo being such a weiner in the book.
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Summary: "Extended Edition": Epic Fantasy At Its Best
Review: Despite its hefty 3 & 1/2 hour length, the 4-disc "Extended Edition" of "The Fellowship of the Ring" is the absolute superior version, and, in my opinion, the only version. Peter Jackson and Co. didn't simply insert new cuts and scenes inbetween the original cut; the entire movie has been re-edited to accomodate the new footage. Viewers can choose between four different sets of commentary as well. There is much more to this film, for fans of the book or for people who simply liked the theatrical release and wanted to delve further into it. Though I was highly impressed with the theatrical release, I always felt that the movie was a little bit too hurried, as if there were things left unresolved, underdeveloped, or simply passed over. The new version is much more in the vein of Tolkien's whimsy and enchantment. There is greater depth in the character development, particularly Bilbo, Aragorn, and Gandalf. There are significant additions to the movie, some straight from the book, and events of great importance later in the trilogy- the deleted scene, "The Gift Giving" in Lothlorien, is of paramount importance to the rest of the story. There are also a lot of small touches here and there that all add up to a more substantial film- hobbits drinking and singing at the Green Dragon, elves that are leaving Middle-Earth, Aragorn singing by himself at night, and the Fellowship paying homage to Gandalf in Lothlorien. These are but a few of the numerous additions throughout the film that contribute to a more satisfying and memorable experience.The supplementary discs offer many hours of information, regarding practically every aspect of the movie, from early concept to final cut, and there are dozens of interviews that add further understanding to the production. My personal favorite is the very first documentary, which, if the viewer doesn't know anything about J.R.R. Tolkien, or the mythological, philological, and philosophical nature of the books, is incredibly vital. The "Extended Edition" is the final say in fantasy film-making and totally worthwhile to anyone who even has a passing interest in the original version, and the supplementary discs are highly resourceful as well. 100% recommended.
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Summary: Adds just a little bit more..
Review: Despite Peter Jackson trying to stay true to the story, there is allot missing in the movie. But if he tried to put everything in the novels on screen it would have been 6 hours not 3 1/2.. Yet the added 1/2 of additional scenes does make a noticable difference. It's amazing how just a few additional seconds in a scene helps flesh out the story and brings it that much closer to the novels. For those who love the novels buy it - for those who have never read it - I honestly don't think you'd notice the difference..
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Summary: Best buy
Review: Despite the price (I have to pay delivery to Brazil: $30,00 DHL - and country taxes: $60,00), I think it's worth every cent. The extended scenes makes the movie more interesting and close to the book experience.
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Summary: Tolkien would be horrified!
Review: Despite the promise shown in the trailers, I was very disappointed by this movie. I can only be glad that Tolkien is no longer with us for he surely would have hated it. Peter Jackson et all have successfully destroyed the depth and magic of Middle-earth. From the very start of the movie, we see severe changes to the plot. The nature of the Ring is downplayed. Bilbo drops it on the floor in front of Gandalf, rather than placing it on the mantle, where it will not be as great of a temptation. Frodo is NOT at all astounded or reproachful when the Ring is placed in the fire (perhaps because this time, Gandalf has sealed it in an envelope), and, "keep it secret, keep it safe" sounds like a bad television jingle. It is also interesting how the flock of crows attempts to attack the Fellowship, and how Saruman is responsible for the mishaps on Caradhras. It is understandable that wizard duels and romances are interesting, but one could hope that in such an anticipated movie the effects would be decent. Frodo, at least was played well. Although the relationships between the characters were downplayed, the Ring was clearly a burden to him, and many of his internal struggles are depicted reasonably well. Perhaps the only consistently (good?) aspect of the film was that it was quite unpredictable. Readers of the novels certainly should not be bored by repetition of Tolkien's detailed plot. Perhaps as a modern "fantasy" flick this film would be acceptable. It is a shame that anyone would consider it worthy of representing Tolkien's work. There is nothing remaining of the deep psychological influence of the Ring, the vast nature of Middle-earth, or the history behind it. Instead, we see a sensationalized plot that would be more appropriate to middle-schoolers than the adult audience Tolkien intended. Please read the trilogy (and a bit about Tolkien's own background as a linguist and Oxford professor), and do NOT judge LOTR by this travesty!
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Summary: One day ...
Review: Did I like this film? When I finished watching it I had one thought: One day I'll have all three parts, on DVD, and I'll be able to sit and watch the whole story, all the way through, as often as I want to, whenever I want to. And so will you. Can you imagine that? Yes, I liked the film.
And the package that comes with it is pretty snazzy, too. :)
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Summary: Longer???
Review: Did this already REALLY long movie just get longer???
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Summary: Kissin' cousins
Review: Did you know that Aragorn and Arwen are distant cousins or that Galadriel is Elrond's mother-in-law?
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Summary: Strangely, an overrated masterpiece
Review: Difficult to qualify the idea of an overrated masterpiece--a film that's is undoubtedly a magnificent achievement, but not the flawless paragon so many have labeled it. Understand me: FOTR is a gorgeous and exciting production, rich with detail and artistry. It is also inconsistently wrought--busy when simplicity would better serve it, or too intimate when it should be grand. Its effects are often unnecessary and even silly; disappointing to stifle chuckles at uninspired digital ripples and color inversions, when we know what a spectacular vision Jackson and his team are capable of realizing.
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Summary: The perfect transferring of book to movie...
Review: Director Peter Jackson can crown this the major accomplishment of his career along with the two other movies to follow "The Fellowship of the Ring." A longtime LotR junkie, Jackson was the ideal choice to do a movie that would have so many die-hard and critical fans of the trilogy and he doesn't disappoint at all. Jackson's attention to detail is one of the highlights of this film, and makes it one of the best big-budget films to ever hit the market. Slight digressions from the book had to be done in order to make the film watchable, and already clocking in at nearly three hours, these changes are greatly appreciated. The dialogue is a little bit lack-luster, as what can be said in a book, fantasy, no less, cannot be appropriately taken to screen with the same convincing form and tone. While I personally would have loved to see Tom Bombadil and was suprised at the inclusion of Arwen, these slight changes made the film a more cohesive and viewable piece of work. Aside from that, the actors did a superb job keeping the film within it's context and becoming believable in their roles. Casting director Victoria Burrows picked many of the actors not on sex appeal or popularity but on how well they fit the mold of their on-screen counterparts. Orlando Bloom, Sean Astin, and John Rhys-Davies are the two most notable of these: actors who absolutely fit their on-screen molds in mannerisms, physical features, and are entirely believable in their roles. While Viggo Mortensen, Elijah Wood, and Ian McKellen are all superb in their roles, it's the minor characters that bolster them and the movie into a convincing story that can exist independant of reading the novel. The story is what drives the film, and that's what makes this one of the most exceptional movies (and soon to be trilogy) of all time. While other director/writers who have attempted to create worlds, many of them stole directly from the depth of Tolkein's world and attempted to create something comparable, only to fade in the pyre. Jackson's exceptional knowledge of Middle Earth and it's workings make this movie unbelievable to watch and jaw-dropping in beauty and sheer possibilities, making it an early highlight of the decade and one of the largest achievements in filmmaking ever.
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