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Summary: Superb movie adaptation
Review: Adapting Tolkien's work to the screen could not have been done any more effectively. The acting, effects, plot ellisions, score, and scene selection combine for a riveting action epic with sufficient character development to transition into next year's "Two Towers." After suffering through the first attempt in the 1980s, the yearlong anticipation of this version was worth it. Unfortunately, we will have to live through 2 more yearlong waits as the final pieces come to the screen. At least we don't have to wait 3 years between each, thanks to the audacity and vision of the filmmakers. What a movie!
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Summary: The Lord of the stories of all times: a short review.
Review: Adventure, sacrifice, friendship, solidarity, all this issues lead us unavoidably to the greatest story imaginable. A clear invitation to all who feel little, to feel great; all who feel alone, to feel accompanied. The one story for those searching for inspiration and hope, The Fellowship of the Ring, is the movie we should watch...and even better, the book we should read.
But watching the movie in its DVD Widescreen Edition brings us the chance to perceive with extremely precision all the hidden aspects of this magnificent tale. Extraordinary direction by Peter Jackson and outstanding choice and performance of the cast, and of course, the excellent technical features that made this super production come to life, all these aspects make this, without question, "the one movie to rule them all, for those who will live to remember".
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Summary: The Best Film Of 2001
Review: After a long streak of watching bad sc-fi/fantasy movies -"The Matrix" excepted -it's extremely refreshing to find that there is someone out there who holds great respect to the genre I am real fan of, so thank you so much, Mr. Peter Jackson. After I watched "The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring" for the first time, I felt so excited that I was longing for more.
I have never read J.R.R. Tolkien's books, and now I am really interested in reading the story of Frodo Baggins and his journey to return the "only one ring". All the cast is extraordinary, and these great actors get their job done. Thankfully, Peter Jackson doesn't rely on visual effects heavily and his characters are not bidimensional, they are true human characters who feel the danger and the difficult task that lies ahead for them. His crew members also did their jobs right, especially the visual effects people -led by "Star Trek: Insurrection"'s Jim Rygiel, and Richard Taylor -who carry out their task without flooding the movie with so many effects; and Howard Shore who created his best score ever, with a little help of Enya.
It would be ridiculous for me to give a summary of a story which is so wildly popular. However, I'm pretty sure that this is a great film translation of a great literary classic, which I'll get to read some time. Finally, I am definitely certain that this is the best movie of 2001.
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Summary: One of the most slow movie films ever.
Review: After all the hype how could I not see this movie. The special effects were great and the story was very unique. Did this film need that much detail. It draged draged draged on and on and on. I was so bored while watching this. I thought it would never end. This is boring plain and simple. During the best action sequence in the film with the cool looking very realistic trol. The camera moved so much I could barly see what was going on. Overall if you like to see charactors hike though cool scenery for hours this is for you.
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Summary: Over-rated
Review: After all the Oscar hype, and all the good reviews from "normal people," I am inclined to believe that perhaps my view is just jaded. I will give the movie credit... it does a good job of sticking to Tolkien's original book. However, the action scenes are not spectacular. There are sporadic impressive action scenes, but nothing on a grand scale like you would expect from a Tolkien based movie. ...P>I was NOT impressed.
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Summary: It's Got to be better then Harry Potter
Review: After almost 20 years, they are finally brining the saga of Middle Earth to the Big Screen. All I can say is that this film must be better then Harry Potter. This is the story of magic and mystic power in it's more pure form. No laughs or nothing. It's very serious, and will hopefully put some much needed mythology back into fantasy films which is something that Harry Potter so totally Lacks.
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Summary: Part 1 : The Fellowship of the Ring (newest cult classic)
Review: After countless movies that I gave so many simpathy votes to in 2001 the 3 only movies that I actually thought was worth it to go see, being #1 Lord of the Rings. Now I can understand some people just plain hated the movie cause how it appeals to a curtain audiance. my mom honestly thought it was a stupid movie ,but she was expecting a "Harry Potter" type of movie to see. Most of the people who liked it were either fans of the books or wanting to see something better than "The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings cartoons". Knowing me I go to anything, and I can either say it ... or it rocks ,but LOTRPT1 grasped me throughout the entire 3hrs. It had a sense of style by the direction of the very talanted Peter Jackson. It follows through from beginning to end ,but leaving a very mysterious ending to the next of the Trilogy.....The two towers. PART 1 may not be better than the book ,but it carries out cause no movie I have seen has ever taken an entire book and put every detail to it, so I try to pretend it's somewhat else than what the book has to offer. There is high hopes for Part 1 cause of it's graphics that are 10 times better that the original Star Wars (including the special edition!!!) and who said Lord of the Rings cannot be made into a movie! I know some people who say Part 1 is better that Harry Potter ,but I tend to say it appeals to other audences (Harry Potter was #2 on my list). Harry Potter is the "wizard of oz of our time! (damn those christain group who really don't know what they are actually saying about Harry Potter)and Lord of the Rings is the next Star Wars and some day Lord of the Rings will be those cult classics that at our video rental stores that are never there . I think if New Line is doing well with theater box office wait until video!!!!!! Part 1 was so good, I can't wait for the second half!
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Summary: Great movie, weak "special features"
Review: After having been disappointed many times over the years by blockbuster movies, I was extremely skeptical about LOTR. Doubly so because I so enjoyed the books. I am thoroughly impressed by this movie! I am stunned by the amount of time and money spent on the production. The richness of the details is incredible, and makes the film credible. A lesser director would have used a lot of cheesy, overly ornate weapons and artifacts that bore no resemblance to anything ever used in the real world. The fact that everything looks right, and real, adds to the feeling that we are looking over the shoulders of people on a quest, not watching a fantasy. The acting is top notch. Star Wars II suffers horribly from good-looking actors that couldn't act a lick. Not so here. The LOTR story is gripping and rich, a classic tale of good and evil with fully realized characters, each with their own faults and weaknesses. I read a few of the negative reviews here. Some people just didn't like the movie. OK, fair enough. I guess that is why they make both chocolate and vanilla ice cream. No movie was ever liked by everybody, and if you don't like this one it is purely a mater of your taste, not the quality of the movie. The one legitimate knock on this DVD is the "special features." To tell the truth, I doubt anybody bought this DVD for the "special features." But somehow, given the quality of the movie, and the fact that a second disk was included just for the special features, there are certain expectations raised. In fact, all the "special features" amount to is multiple "making of" type shows from various sources, and trailers/teasers. I wouldn't mind the "making of" stuff so much if any of it was a quality documentary on the filmmaking. But all the versions are essentially the same pre-release hype shows. And of the couple of hours of shows, most of it is the same. The same clips, and the exact same interviews. I am guessing the producers shot the interviews and provided them and the clips to all interested parties as a kit. Kind of disappointing, but not a show stopper. I agree it is a bit mercenary to sell this DVD now, and have a 2nd version on sale in a few months. But given the years (literally) spent on this production, and the amount of money invested long in advance of any possible return, I really don't blame them for doing what they can now that it is finally payday. If you only want one version, just buy that version. As others have pointed out, even if you buy both versions the price for a 6 disk set is still very reasonable.
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Summary: A most beautiful movie with the best overall DVD ever made.
Review: After having the absolute pleasure of watching the extended edition of The Fellowship of the Rings I will never watch the theatrical cut again. Peter Jackson's visual feast is truly awe inspiring. Why the extra 30 minutes were cut are a complete mystery as absolutely everything in this extended version works, nothing awkward, nothing out of place, just breathtaking. The film itself is just outstanding and the only comparable films probably ever to be will be The Two Towers and The Return of the King. The commentaries (all 4 of them) are great and the rest of the extras are quite excellent. With the Collector's Gift Set, you also get the bookends and the revamped National Geographic Behind-the-Scenes DVD (the National Geographic DVD is the only bad thing in the whole Gift Set as it is just so...so...boring...talky...unnecessary...). The picture is beautiful, the transfer near perfect, no real layer switch detection and the sound transfer is outstanding. My only gripe with the extended version is the DVD itself since it spans 2 discs and you have to change DVDs right after the Elrond counsel scene. Only the sheer greatness of this film and the extended cut thereof makes this irritation worth it since it is the only bad thing about this DVD.
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Summary: How Can You Not Like This Movie!?
Review: After hearing all the hype of this movie and how great it was, I decided to buy it the day it came out(which I rarely do). That night I watched one of the best movies ever filmed. How can people not like this? The story, characters, acting, and special effects are supurb. Trust me, get this DVD right now. Or wait and get the special extended version out November 12. Which ever one to buy is for you to decide, just get the movie.
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