Rating: 
Summary: Stunning scenery and faithful plot
Review: Fans of Tolkien may have been nervous when word of Peter Jackson's film project first came to their attention. However, after seeing the Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, it is a fact that most fans - like this reviewer - were overwhelmed with its cinematic wonders. Perhaps primarily because of Jackson's reliance on John Howe and Alan Lee, the scenery in the movie is stunningly similar to this reviewer's own perceptions of Middle Earth. And the screenplay remains faithful to Tolkien's plot and narrative. This film deserved more Oscars, but the massive popular approval of its fans is an award in itself.
Rating:
Summary: This is how it's done!
Review: There can be no better example of how to translate a novel to the screen than this movie. Granted, Peter Jackson is a Tolkien fan who has read and reread the Lord of the Rings trilogy as many of us have done, yet knowing this I was nontheless astounded by this movie's faithfulness to the written word.As far as I'm concerned, Jackson and company couldn't have done a better job if they'd had a video recorder hooked up to my mind's eye while I was reading the book!
Rating: 
Summary: overall, a yawn fest
Review: now, don't get me wrong. i do believe that peter jackson is a very talented filmmaker. he proved that with Heavenly Creatures. but this film is just beneath him. not that i mind a good Man vs. Monster action sequence once in a while. i don't. but after our young heroes in the movie defeated the third scary monster and it became apparent that there would be a steady stream of new, scarier monsters heading their way, it all started to get a bit tiresome. there's only so much monster-combat action one can take in the span of a few hours. granted, the monsters looked impressive. so, yeah. great production value. decent acting and all that. but one of the best films ever made? come on, people. you obviously haven't seen very many good films. i don't mean to burst your bubble or anything, but this ain't no Citizen Kane. in terms of cinematic relevance, this is more akin to Major Payne. the one truly frightening prospect coming from this Tolkien franchise is that we'll have to endure two more 3 hour films full of all-new scary monsters waiting in line to be vanquished. oh yay. somebody wake me up when the hype is over.
Rating:
Summary: The best movie EVER! (harry potter, eat your heart out!)
Review: This movie is the best I've seen, and I've seen A LOT! It's good for all ages (except for small children under 8). There's basically NO romance, and it's different from other movies; it has a special touch to it, and you can only find it if u watch it. :) I've watched the movie twice, and I'm anxious for it to come out on video and DVD. This is taken place in a magical world with elves, humans, magic, dwarfs, and lots more. An exciting adventure for all ages! A must see! Take my word for it, it'll be one of the bets movies you've ever seen
Rating:
Summary: "One of the BEST Films Of All Time"
Review: You might have already paid a vist to last years Epic Fantasy Trilogy Lord of the Rings, but if you hav'ent its still not late and will never be to late. This Film is almost oppisite to Star Wars. It has some Tremendous Action Sequences that is worth everything. Watching Ian McKellen is DAZZILING and Elijah Woods Breaks a Soild no a Gold Preformance. This film should have one all 13 Nominations and would of at least give it up. But the Academy Fell into other films. The Art Diriction is so Beautiful, The Addapted Screenplay is Writted Perfectly not going in too deep, The Music is SHARMING and brings the heart of the movie to life, The Film Edditing captures a shot withount lossing, The Coustume Disign kick it up another Kotch, the Director Peter Jackson is DARING and does a BRILLIANT job finishing these films. And BAMMM You got a Wonderfull Classic ...
Rating:
Summary: an amazing 1/3 journey
Review: This movie is amazing! When I first saw it I was blown away by it. The three hours flew by like five minutes. The cinematography,acting,music,script-you name it, I loved it! The two things I will praise mainly are the facts that the characters are almost exactly as I pictured them when I read the book and I admired that the movie shows men being close without being afraid, because the books are all about the closeness of these characters. This is defentainly one I will buy on dvd.
Rating:
Summary: The Best Movie I've Ever Seen
Review: This movie blew me away the first time I saw it. I have also read the books and found the movie to be ingenious in its adaptation! I find it hard not to use the exclamation mark writing about this movie just by sheer enthusiasm. Most movies that try to adapt from a book either flop or don't do the book justice! Also, this movie had its own unique ambitions that took off on its own apart from the book with a bit more comedy (and romance too) and how these wonderful actors portrayed them. Although the movie was lengthy, I didn't once feel at all bored or look at my watch wondering when it was going to end like I usually did. The sheer detail and quality of everything, the acting, the costume, the music, and the storyline was just wonderfully done. You will notice at times how the actors in the background are doing their own thing as if it were real life and not always focused on one main character at one time. It's an action movie and does not try to incorporate everything like emotional drama or complexity(nor does it need to) and stays as true to the book as any movie I've seen adapted from a book. Overall, with that said, the best movie of all time on my list. A movie to inspire imagination and others to read and most probably will be a classic someday.
Rating:
Summary: A glorious masterpiece of a movie!
Review: I have always been a fan of the books, but I was nevertheless unprepared of how amazing an experience I'd have watching this film. It has shot its way to my number 1 favorite movie of all time! You simply must see this brilliant film! 5 stars!
Rating:
Summary: Not enough words
Review: There are not enough words to describe what Peter Jackson and his team have made to bring to life one of the most amazing stories ever told. There are thousands of thoughts, impressions, reviews and many kinds of things said about Tolkien's wonderful story. In my opinion, his tale is not jus about good and evil, but a recreation of the story of christianism, where there are martyrs willing to sacrifice, symbols to be feared and proteceted at all costs, a company of friends almost like apostles, making a pilgrimage to a distant land where evil is supreme. Peter Jackson was brilliant choosing to make three movies in one, and to film them all at once. Each part of the lord of the rings has a depth that of its own, and to condense the story in only one movie would be a disastrous crime. Either the story would have to be mutilated, or the movie would have to be twelve hours long. With three movies, there is enough space and time for everything in Tolkien's imagination to be brought to life and, which is better, accurately. The visual effects are simply fantastic (the Balrog being the most amazing one), worked on to the last and smallest details.New Zealand is a wonderful country and the right choice for the photography and photography effects, like the famous scene of the two stone-figures guarding the entrance of the river. The casting was appropriate also, a blend of old and proved talented actors and the new generation of stars of medium shine.
Ian McKellen is, again, superb as Gandalf. Cate Blanchett and Liv Tyler are the beautiful ladies of the elven. Viggo Mortensen and Elijah Wood do their parts very well. Mortensen and Tyler also learned how to SPEAK the elven tongue for the shooting of the scenes. It's a shame that The Fellowship didn't win the Oscar because it's a fantasy movie. A beautiful mind is very inferior in all aspects.
Rating:
Summary: Impressive and masterful!!!
Review: I wasn't really sure if I would enjoy The Lord of the Rings but I watched it anyway. I didn't know what to expect because I did not know anything about the film. I sat, watched and was blown away by the amazing suspense and action. It's my favorate movie to date. I am an original Star Wars fanatic but this beats all of the things that I have seen. The movie captures the audiences and takes them to the world known as Middle Earth. Howard Shore's score really deserves the Oscar for best score. It really fits the imagination of the movie. Too bad it didn't win best picture. It deserves it.
| 
