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Summary: Expensive but worth the money
Review: I bought FOTR (Fellowship of the Ring) on VHS when it first came out on August 6th. My family then thought I was crazy because I wanted the EE (extended edition) on DVD. I'm used to being called crazy though, so I didn't mind. ;) I finally received the EE on DVD about a month after it first came out and OMG!!!! Some of the scenes are incredible! If you are a ringer (Tolkien fan) and you love the books and you were VERY annoyed that Galadriel giving all the members of the Fellowship gifts was taken out, you should definitely buy this. For others who just liked the theatrical version of FOTR, I don't think I would really recommend this, because a lot of the scenes you really have to have read the books to understand. AND some of them are very easy to see why they were taken out (e.g., Aragorn singing: he has a horrible singing voice!!! Sorry Viggo). One of my favorite scenes was "At the Green Dragon" (an inn in Hobbiton) with Pippin and Merry dancing on the table and singing. It was sooooo hobbit-like. One scene that I thought was strange was after Frodo is wounded by the ringwraith on the hill of Weathertop, the hobbits and "Strider" are sitting right under the trolls that Gandalf turned to stone in The Hobbit. Sam is ridiculous though, saying "Look Mr. Frodo! It's Mr. Bilbo's trolls!" Waaaay to upbeat when his master is dying.The special features are amazing too. I've watched all of them but two. Again, if you really liked FOTR but you're not that interested in seeing little scenes that were taken out or how Aragorn's chain mail shirt was made (j/k! I never saw if the chain mail shirt was Aragorn's or not), then you'll be bored by this. Every single little weapon, piece of clothing, set, location, actor, actress, crew member, is described in pinpoint detail. It's fantastic. For other ringers, a point of interest is that a part of the special features has a section where you can see the early storyboards acted out for the Sarn Gebir rapids (when there was flooding on the river where the set was, the set was washed away), the orc chase into Lothlorien, and I think something else but I forget what it was. This is definitely a must-have for all Tolkien devotees! :)
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Summary: Nearly Perfect
Review: The Extended Version is a much better film than the original theatrical release. While I understand the need to keep the theater-version under 3 hours, the pacing and character development in the extended version make for a better viewing experience. The pace seems less choppy and rushed, and we get several more minutes of elves and hobbits! My only complaint is that I did not learn about the extended version until I bought the theatrical version back in May. It felt like a bit of a "bait and switch." This year, I'll rent "The Two Towers" when it comes out in May and wait to buy the extended version later in the year. I'm sure there'll be even more boxed sets with added stuff after "The Return of the King" is released next year. Peter Jackson and company have made a movie for the ages. True devotion to the spirit and depth of Tolkien, wonderful casting, and an incredibly high-quality production. Not just great special effects, but great character developent and storytelling. The standard for fantasy filmmaking has been re-established at a much higher level.
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Summary: A Remarkable Interpretation Of The Masterpiece
Review: I am quite surprised to discover how efficiently Director Peter Jackson interpreted Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings on film. As a film, it is visually stunning, lush cinema, embellished with a symphonic musical score, chorus, and actors who perfectly portray the characters. On DVD, the theatrical experience is unsurpassed. What Jackson has done is resurrect the trilogy on film, bringing it to the public audience, ringing bells of familiarity to those who have read the novels and taking up a challenge which directors have desired to produce for years,among them Disney and Stanley Kubrick. The Fellowship of The Ring is the first film in the trilogy.
The story begins soon after Bilbo Baggins, from "The Hobbit", returns to the Shire and announces his retirement. But there is a problem. The ring of power, which once belonged to the Dark Lord Sauron, is in his possession and he is to destroy it. Because he is too old for adventure, the responsibility goes to his younger cousin, Frodo (Elijah Wood). With the aid of his Hobbit friends, Merry, Pippin and Sam, and the princely Aragon, as well as other warriors, composing a fellowship of nine. The evil forces of Sauron, and the Ring Riders, are all after the ring, bent on destroying the nine heroes. The most striking performance in the film is of course, Ian MckKellen's Gandalf, the benevolent sage wizard who meets an untimely death in the chasm at Moria. With a soundtrack full of gorgeous music and haunting chorus and a song by Enya, the Lord of the Rings is a great way to get young people into literature. Lord of the Rings is a masterpiece of fiction and I for one am glad that it is available on DVD with remarkable embellishments. Look for the Special Edition with bonus footage.
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Summary: Say good-bye to Star Wars
Review: Wow is one of the few words I can say for this movie. It deserves 6 stars at least. If you are thinking of buying this movie however, look at the extended edition too. It packs in an extra 30 minutes of new scenes and also packs two more discs with special features. Also if you have a wide-screen TV, I would recommend the widescreen edition. Lord of the Rings - Fellowship of the Ring is the best movie I have ever seen. It combines so many amazing special effects with the riviting story by J.R.R. Tolken to make a true masterpiece. The score is fantastic and it keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire way. If you have never seen the movie you may be a bit disappointed to find that there is no Tom Bombadil or the little poems and songs Tolken writes so often in the book. Overall however, They did a great job with this movie. If you have surround sound, this DVD swallows you up entirely and spits you out at the end completely amazed. This DVD contains a sneak peak of The Two Towers and has separate interviews with each member of the main cast. It contains 2 documentaries on the making of LOTR and also has trailers for LOTR FOTR the Game.
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Summary: Best. Movie. EVER.
Review: I never read the books, I never heard about LOTR until this movie came out. It was an entirely new experience for me, and I loved EVERY second of it. Awesome special effects, great camera angles, and a very good job all around. I even reserved my tickets for LOTR: The Two Towers a week in advance, although it wasn't as good as this, IMO. This is probably the best DVD out there. BUY IT!
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Summary: A MUST HAVE
Review: Having this collection is a must. The extended scenes and new scenes really make the story better. The characters are given more, and you understand them more, and overall you love the movie more than what you did before. Personally I thought that this version should have been released. It gives you more insight to the characters and probably to Tolkein's story, and it also helps you better understand the Two Towers. There were a few questions I had in the Two Towers (like the cloaks...u'll see) that was explained in this version of the Fellowship. You learn a bit more about Aragorn, you see the gifts the Lady of the Wood gives the Fellowship (which I think was also important), you learn more about Bohomir's character (he's not such a sleezeball after all! LOL!) and I think you just get an overall better feel for the movie. I really enjoyed this version. LOVED IT GREATLY! The features are excellent. The stories the cast share are hilarious and gives you a much better appreciation for what they went through to make this great film. So yes, it's undoubtly the best bet to get, and once you see this you must see Two Towers again! I know I will!
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Summary: Best DVD in the world
Review: If you take the time required to view all the content contained in this mother of all special edition DVDs then you have my pitty. I know, I've done it (whew). If you're reading this because you don't already own this set (and you even slighly enjoyed the movie) then you should be ashamed. What, you can't afford it? Go sell some of those lame DVDs you already own and buy this one!
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Summary: Defitnitly Worth Your Time And Money
Review: With most extended DVDs, there is a good reason that the scenes added have been removed. In most cases, it is because the scenes were, simply put, bad, did not fit with the rest of the movie, or were not necessary to the plot in any way. This DVD is different. Each added scene adds to the story in a beautiful way, helping to add more depth to the characters and tell the story better. Another great part of this DVD was its hours and hours of bonus, behind-the-scenes material, which is interesting even to the person who knows nothing about movie-making. The interviews with the actors are insightful and often humorous. This is the best DVD I have ever seen. I would highly recommend it.
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Summary: The Best Ever
Review: This is a great DVD! It is worth every penny! There are so many things to explore. And you learn a lot on how the movie was made. The Bag-End Set Scene is a must see! And also the Audio Commentary with the cast. That was excellent! Two words: BUY THIS! You can't go wrong.
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Summary: If Only I Could Give It More Than Five Stars...
Review: I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone even remotely interested in fantasy, or just wanting a good story about the battle between good and evil. Tolkien was a master of the language, and his imagination knew no bounds! His characters are exceptionally written, and the performances of these actors are right on the mark...Stunning special effects are state-of-the-art, and the scenery will take your breath away!! A must-see for Tolkien fans everywhere, or for anyone who wants to join the ranks!
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