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Summary: the greatest story of all time
Review: I eagerly awaited this movie, and wasn't disappointed; there is nothing negative I can say about this movie. It was absolutely breathtaking. At the end, I just sat in the theatre, stunned. When the dvd was released, I heard that an even better version would be released in a few months and that is what I waited for. It was worth the wait. I enjoyed seeing the additional footage, and seeing all the extra "goodies". This edition might be a little more expensive, but was well worth it.
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Summary: The film does the book justice.
Review: This speacial extended addition to the fellowship of the ring really is worth the hype, it fills in on what was missing from the thetrical release on areas of the book which deserved there place in Peter Jacksons Lord of the rings epic, when i first heard that they where releasing lord of the rings on DVD i thought that it would genrally be an impossible task and would produce a poor movie that did'nt do justice to Tolkiens books however this version really does do justice to the book and only changes slight areas subtly such as Arwens roll is more played upon, whilst this may irratate some fans of the book at first it really does adapt with the story and fits in alot better than it would if it remaind strictly true to the book. This speacial extended addition includes so many extras on one of the most pre-eminent films of all time that it makes you wonder how they keep it so well organized and fit in all the information that it gives you. With this addition you got four discs one and two are the extended version of the movie and three and four are all the extras such as how the idea came about, how they chose the characters and the settings and genrally all the details about the movie right from the hobbit feet. The artwork that you get with this DVD is very well crafted and you get all the original illustrations and storyboards from the film and the discs and cd trays contain some amazing artwork. The balrog is the most interesting character adapted from the original storyboard to the final epic which you see in the cinema and on th DVD. Fortunatley this DVD is not overly pretentious aswell as it does not push the boundries as to what you would like the final output of the film to be like. On this extra DVD you will find the appendices which you will probably recollect from Tolkiens books these contain the two discs from vision to reality and from book to vision these contain hours of extra featurettes and information. It's amazing how much work actually went into these films and how strenuous and great it must have been to work on the lord of the rings but it has paid off to become one of the greatest films ever to have been released. I would recommened this film to anybody especially those who can actually tolerate long films and not get wrestless as it's a rewarding film to get into, So if you feel like getting an ambient, deep film with it's own world, stuctures etc and amazing story line then this is one of the quintessential films along with the two towers and the yet to be released Return of the King. The speacial features do the film justice and the film does the book justice.
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Summary: The Hobbits destroyed a great film.
Review: Nearly everything in the film is perfect, Gandalf - Brilliant, Aragorn - Perfect. Computer effects, everything top-notch.The Hobbits are a disaster. Elijah Wood - you are no Frodo (Ralph Baskhi had him down to a tee) Sam isn't too bad. But Merry and Pippin! these two singlehandedly destroyed this film for me! I CAN"T STAND THEM!!!! especially the one with the scottish accent. They simply aren't funny - And why did Peter Jackson think the film needed some light relief? If you're going to do it that way - do it properly, like you did with vast majority of this film. Bilbo is fine, but even the other Hobbits in the Shire...... ARGHHH is it just that Jackson has a stupid sense of humour - everything is dumbed down in the Shire - that guy trying to flick away the ear-wax, and the fella being scolded by the wife for laughing at Gandalf's litlle firework display for the young Hobbits - and lines about carrots with a sexual innuendo.......WHY?????
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Summary: The complete package
Review: Just wanted to add my praise to the mix, as this is the definitve version of an already rich movie. The new and extended scenes add more depth to the characters and plot, and to the overall feel of Tolkien and Jackson's world. The DVD package also nicely labels which scenes have been added, which is very convenient. The extras on the last 2 DVD's will take you a whole weekend to watch, but it can be enjoyable to learn more about filmmaking in general. You really get to see how much talent and effort was tapped in making this movie. My favortite extras were the artist's galleries with commenteries by Alan Lee, and "The Road Goes Ever On..." where you see video Elijah Wood filmed at the movie's premiere. One of the best DVD's ever - and don't forget the 2 easter eggs! (A long trailer for LOTR:TTT, and a cute MTV Movie Award spoof of the Council of Elrond with Jack Black and Sarah Michelle Gellar!)
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Summary: If you only saw it in the theater, you still haven't seen it
Review: Ok, extended edition. A few extra scenes and a few that are longer. No big deal? Hang on there, Steely Dan! The new scenes are more than just extra tidbits. They are fully integrated parts of the movie with soundtrack and good plot points. Take the very beginning where you get a longer history of the ring and an all-new introduction to the hobbits in greater detail. Nice. There are far more worthy additions, but I will leave you to discover them for yourselves. Oh, and just for the thrill of it, the battle scenes are longer. After watching this expanded edition, watching the "regular edition" will be like watching a familiar movie on TV: you know that some scenes have been cut to fit the timeslot. Now, beyond the enhancements, there is the film itself. Masterpiece. Why? Well, this film does what so many others cannot: It tells a great story. But, more than that, it manage to do this, to captivate its audience for its incredible 3 and a half hour length, without (gasp!) any cursing or sex scenes! A monumental accomplishment in the modern movie age to say the least. Now, there is quite a deal of violence, but that is to be expected from a good vs. evil fantasy genre. Finally, one must note that this work indeed does not follow the book (that the film is derived from) by JR R. Tolkien verbatim. In fact, there are notable differences. But, the movie is a well-crafted story that reflects and honors the spirit of "Lord of The Rings" from which it is derived. Most people, I feel, would enjoy this film regardless of any commitment they may have to the original work. Those who have not read the original book will have no trouble at all enjoying the film. Acting is first-rate by all cast members. Ian McKellen is Gandalf. Various other features and commentaries are included. (A total of 2 DVDs, 2 of them movie, 2 of them "extra features".) The Collector's Edition contains statuette bookends and an extra DVD (a National Geographic special on Dr. Tolkien).
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Summary: Truly Amazing
Review: This is THE best film I have ever seen. it has made me eager for the sequel, the Two Towers. This cast is awesome, the scenery is beautiful and rugged, and the special effects have no equal. But beyond that, this movie makes you feel every emotion, from joy in the Shire, to terror as the Fellowship is chased by Ring Wraiths and Orcs, to complete and total sadness at the raw pain of the characters. Elijah Wood is awesome as Frodo and Sir Ian Mcklellan rocks as Gandalf. Viggo Mortensen really is a great Aragorn and Sean Bean does an excellent job of portraying the very torn Boromir. Liv Tyler was great as Arwyn even though we don't get to see much of her and Cate Blanchett's portrayel of Galadriel sends chills up the spine. In short, from start to finish, this movie is truly one of the best films ever made.
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Summary: very good
Review: Lord of the Rings is a great movie. It is definatly worth looking at the extra discs, as they have tons of stuff on the making of the movie. Great to own or rent!
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Summary: A true tribute to Tolkien fans
Review: As an avid fan of Tolkien and Lord of the Rings, and also an aspiring filmmaker, I understand the difficult position Peter Jackson was put in when he took on the impossible task of turning these books into movies. The detail is absolutely impossible to recreate, even if we had two days to sit and watch the films. The original movies were to give the best picture possible of what Lord of the Rings was. This extended version is designed for the readers, those who will truly appreciate and understand the extra half hour of detail that would have depleted the attention span of moviegoers who were simply there to see the movie. However, for those of us who know the books well and are looking for those details, this extended version is fitting to our tastes. Though some details are still left out (As I said, we don't have two days to watch this film), I was able to sit through the entire three and a half hours because I was simply seeing what I had just read taken out of my imagination and put on screen. Plus, I have watched all the special features twice. (But I don't know if that's because I'm a LOTR fan or that I just love filmmaking.) Altogether, I am very grateful for this extra effort of work and I cannot wait to see the Extended version of Two Towers.
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Summary: It was Terrible........I'm kidding
Review: This is one of my favorite movies. I love watching fantasy shows, and this one felt like it had real magic involved!I'm really excited for Return of the King to come out this Christmas!
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Summary: THE PERFECT MOVIE
Review: I loved the film in the theater, but this is the best format. It has it all, with the exception of Tom (sigh)". The images are wonderful. I feel like I am with old friends each time I view it. I am very impressed. Why Jackson did not win Best Director is anyone's guess. LOTR is truly one of the greatest films ever made. The film stays true to the books in spirit and in flavor. I can not say enough good about this movie...but READ THE BOOKS too if you haven't. They are wonderous.
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