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Summary: A film that does justice to a monumental classic
Review: It seems almost impossible, but Peter Jackson's film of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" achieves the very sense of the first book of in Tolkien's trilogy. In addition, it covers, cleverly, the events of "The Hobbit" by having Bilbo Baggins begin the film, writing his memoirs on the eve of his farewell party in The Shire. This is just one example of how the screenwriters were able to merge so much expository information into the limited time available during a film. The scenery is nothing short of amazing; this IS The Shire, looking like a fairy version of pastoral England (filmed in New Zealand, however) and the hobbit lodges are cleverly constructed. The camera and sets trick your eye into seeing the hobbits as halflings next to the normal sized Gandalf the Wizard. Later on in the film, computer graphics help to create monumental battle scenes against the Orcs and Wraiths. The only problem is that these scenes tend to drag, and even though this is a magical story, fifty or so Orcs against the Nine of the Fellowship seems a bit hard to accept on the screen. And it is all too apparent that the filmmakers chose to slow the pace down when they went for a trilogy rather than a single film for the entire Lord of the Rings cycle. This makes the second half of the film, on the second DVD, a bit slow and dreary--especially as it is filmed predominantly in gray tones rather than the bright colors of The Shire. You will need a bit of "sitzfleisch" (patience) to sit through the second half. This is just quibbling, however. The script and the actors are amazing, the special effects and computer graphics dramatic and true to the book. Elijah Woods as Frodo never fails to capture the screen with his unearthly looks and fine acting. Sir Ian McKellen's Gandalf is just right--he doesn't dominate Frodo, but supports him ably. We are treated to a host of marvelous cast members, from Liv Tyler as Arwen, Sean Bean (Sharp's Rifles) as Boromir, Cate Blanchett as the unearthly elf queen Galadriel, Hugo Weaving ("The Matrix") as Elrond well, I could go on but the cast is just perfect in every choice. "The Fellowship of the Ring" is a monumental achievement in film and will win over even those who are not fans of Tolkien. Now, to the extras: the bio of Tolkien is a must-see. His childhood in Birmingham, England and his education at Oxford give important background into how he was able to create such a complete mythical world, with language, alphabet and sagas. His moral take on The Ring as a symbol of humanity's choice to follow Evil is enlightening. The interviews with the script writers is equally interesting. All in all, DISC 4: "From Vision to Reality" is an important adjunct to viewing the film. I wasn't a particular Tolkien fan, though I read the books as a child. I really now am interested in Tolkien, and this film did more than justice to a monumental classic.
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Summary: A great start
Review: It started off a little slow, but quickly picked and now I can't wait to see the rest of it. The extended edition answers a lot of questions that were left in the theatrical version. Can't wait to get the other two movies.
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Summary: Cinematic Epic Masterpiece
Review: It takes a lot in a film to fully satisfy me. Not many movies do. But one film has captured my imagination beyond all others: The Lord of the Rings, Fellowship of the Rings. Peter Jackson's tremendous dedication to the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien is breathtaking. Jackson, a life long fan of the books, put all his energy into creating an amazingly accurate film version. Filming all three movies at once, and incorporating a cast and crew of thousands, he has crammed in so much detail in this world that for the first time, it really exists. Jackson knows how to adapt the book's difficult scenes into a working film. The pacing is exquisite, lingering long enough on beautiful shots of the New Zealand/Middle Earth countryside, on the faces of the film's perfect cast, to let the emotion and awe of it to sink in. All the actors become their characters, most notably, Ian McKellen. The music is among the best of any epic film, from the delightful joyous hobbit theme to the beautifully haunting Elvish music in Lament for Gandalf. There is not one detail left unattended to in this film, and I am eagerly awaiting the Two Towers and Return of the King. So far, Jackson has surpassed the world's expectations, and here's to him continuing that trend.
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Summary: Best Platinum DVD of all time
Review: It takes a while to get through the movie with all the extra footage but it's worth it. i really like how the dvd comes in a nice keep sake and it is a nice shade of green to.
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Summary: Best Movie
Review: It was a good Movie one of my favorites. It has a lot of action in it. It is a very exciting movie.
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Summary: GGGGGRRRRRRREEEEEEAAAAAATTTTT!
Review: It was a very good movie it kept me watching the whole time and I love Elijah Wood and Orlando Bloom so it made the movie even better!
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Summary: Source? Tolkien or the BBC?
Review: It was an incredible movie. What was on the screen was just about as I pictured it in my head as I read the books. But as an avid radio drama fan, I've had the BBC production in my possession for many years. What I noticed was that Peter Jackson's film was almost EXACTLY what the BBC radio production was (not the Mind's Eye production you might find in a book store in a wooden package). Even the things Jackson edited out of the movie are edited out of the BBC production - namely Tom Bombadil and the tree that captures the hobbits by the river side. Did Peter Jackson read the books or did he merely listen to the BBC production? Hmmmmm. Don't get me wrong, the movie is superb as it stands - very faithful to the books. But let's give credit where credit is due, shall we?
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Summary: Best Extended DVD I've ever seen!
Review: It was like watching a whole new movie with the extra scenes blended seamlessly into the original theatrical release and All I can say is 'Wow!'. Peter Jackson is totally my hero for breathing such beautiful life into my most beloved and cherished books. As a fan of Tolkien, I was not disappointed in the slightest and PJ's adaptation, and I'm so truly appreciative of the hours and hours of extra stuff they have included on these DVDs. Behind-the-scenes stuff fascinates me and my expectations have been exceeded beyond my wildest imagination. Thank you thank you thank you Peter for the fabulous job!
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Summary: Interesting, but slightly disappointing.
Review: It was nice to be able to see the extended scenes, but the original theatrical movie is the better one. One of my favorite scenes from the original "Concerning Hobbits" was completely destroyed in the extended version. I was afraid similar damage would be done to the rest of the film. Fortunately, the rest of the damage was minimal. The most interesting parts of this DVD are the extra features. I have enjoyed listening to the actors' commentary and seeing what was involved in turning the book into a movie.
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Summary: o.k
Review: It was o.k the only good thing about the movie was that Orlando Bloom was totally HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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