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Summary: Do not buy the 2 disc version.
Review: I have been noticing that this 2 disc version of THE LORD OF THE RINGS has been close to the top of the sales rank and i dont know why because there is a SPECIAL EXTENDED DIRECTORS R-RATED EDITION coming on November 12th.This version has 30 minutes of new footage and commentary by 30 yes 30 members of the cast and crew,it could just be the greatest dvd ever made.It will also have abou 20-25 feauteretes a ton of making of documentaries and a dvd-rom.Also their is a gift set coming out on the same date which almost has the same things but costs more.So i encourage you if you are thinking about buying this 2 disc version forget it and wait to November.
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Summary: Haven't seen it yet but it has to be good, sort of
Review: I have been reading the reviews of this film and I am certain its a very good interpretation of the books. That said , I am disappointed that they once again chose to exclude the adventures of Frodo and Company on their way down the Withywindle when they met Tom Bombadil. This character was the first to show them how important it was that evil could be "master"ed. He was also the first to give them unconditional support in their quest. It's a shame that the screen writers chose to ignore his importance to Frodo when he was at his first low, a point where he could have decided to abandon his quest and forever be the doom of his civilization.
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Summary: Perhaps, the best movie ever made
Review: I have been reading, re-reading and devouring TLOTR, and all things Tolkien for 33 years. I have waited for this movie to come out after the first time I read the novel. I stopped counting the number of times I read it after about 90 something.
The extended version of the movie is even better, if that could be believed, than the theatrical release. I found myself once again enjoying it as if it were the first time I have seen it, (which in fact was about the 7th). The added scenes were superbly inserted, artistically chosen and wonderfully fullfilling.
While I must admit that it took me a little time to get over some of the changes that Peter Jackson had to make in order to bring this story to the screen, (most of the changes were agreeably necessary, with perhaps two exceptions, the deletion of Glorfindel, and the surmise that Aragorn is shirking his lineage and destiny), the extra features that were included in the extended dvd which shows just how slavish they really were to being faithful as much as possible to the book made me a convert.
I agree with many others who express incredulity at A Beautiful Mind winning over TLOTR. What politically correct tripe was that?
I can only hope that the Two Towers will fare better. Ditto with Ian McKellan for best actor/supporting actor.
What is more, I think Peter Jackson did more that he thought with this DVD release. I think he has set the standard to which all other DVD's will need to be measured against. I have finally seen a movie which inserted the cut scenes into the movie instead of a directory of deleted scenes.
Bravo, and well done!!!!!
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Summary: The Lord of the Rings - Extended Version Platinum Edition
Review: I have been waiting anxiously for the extended version release. When I saw it at the theater I thought it was the movie of the decade. The movie held true to my imagination and the scenery in the film was astonishing.
When viewing the newly released extended version I was truely disappointed. The widescreen extended version released in both CD and VHS format aspect ratio is done at 2:35:1; the smallest widescreen compression currently made. The viewable portion lost is about one half. To watch such a beautiful scenic movie even on our 50 inch big screen televsion was terrible. I cound only imagine what it would look like on a regular televison set.
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Summary: I LOVE PETER JACKSON!!!
Review: I have been waiting anxiously for this movie to come out in theatres ever since I first starting hearing the buzz about the movie being made. Then, there were the trailers. I saw the first couple of trailers, and thought... okay, it looks good, but don't get your hopes up. It's going to be disappointing and it may even [stink]... (much like, say, "Episode 1".... sigh). So, when the movie was finally released, I went to see it with fairly low expectations. I was completely blown away!! I felt like I was twelve years old again and watching "Star Wars" for the very first time. This movie is fantastic. I loved the story, I loved the visuals, the characters were perfect for the story (okay, so maybe Arwen was a little more zesty than she was in the book, get over it). I have now seen it three times, and will more than likely see it again a couple more times before it leaves the theatres. I dragged my Mom to see it when she came to town for the holidays. My husband and I dragged my father-in-law and brother-in-law to see it when we went to see them after Christmas. I love this movie. It has easily earned a place in my top five favorite movies of all time, and I think it's the best movie I have seen in at least five years. I cannot wait until next December when the next movie is released. Thank you, Peter Jackson, for bringing the magic back to movies!!!
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Summary: "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring"
Review: I have been waiting to see this movie ever since I saw the first pre-view. The day it came out I immediatly went and saw it! I saw it for a second time a day after it was released. About a week later, I saw it for a third time. Obviously it must be an AMAZING movie! And I WILL see it more! That is a record for me. I've never seen a movie the day it came out and seen it three times in less then a month. Within the week it came out, I already had action figures, posters, magazines/books, shirts, ect. of "Lord of the Rings." However, I can admit the ending could have been better. But other then that, the only words I have to say is "WOW!" The cast could NOT have been better, the storyline was unbelievable, and the speacial effects were just awesome. Those of you who say it is not worth seeing at least once..... Well, you know, IT'S NOT GOOD TO LIE! It is one of the best movies ever made! I will see it again, and again, and again until it goes out of the theaters, then I will buy it!
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Summary: For People who loved the original movie
Review: I have both dvds now: the original Fellowship of the Ring and now the extended version. If you loved the original movie, then you will definitely enjoy the extended version. The new scenes and additions to existing scenes are blended in seamlessly. It is wonderful to have it be woven together, unlike having to go to a bunch of different places in the Harry Potter dvd to see their missing scenes. The scenes added to Fellowship make the story richer and easier to understand. Now, if you are like my husband, who has not made it through the original movie, then you will not enjoy the added time. :o) But if you loved the movie, then you will enjoy the added details to this wonderful story.
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Summary: good adaptation
Review: I have done quite a bit or researching and diffing about the upcoming LOTR movie, the first in the trilogy, the Fellowship of the Rings. The trailers and television spots have been very impressive and definitely make the movie loook like a great success.
It's safe to say that I'm as excited as many others are about the release, but the one caveat seems to me to be the part of Arwen. I read a fellow reviewer who also voiced his opinion about a very minor player that has been expanded upon and modified within the story.
You can say that maybe the reason they did this was to make the love story a little more involved and add an important female part to the movie, I don't agree with this because the story already has, in my opnion, a very strong female character in Eowyn. Although she dosnt appear for a while, she is worth not modifying the story and having her part be the most important and influential strong female cast.
Thats all that I really can say that im concerned about, but except for a few minor reservations i can't wait to see this movie and I can guarantee that I will be there the first day!
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Summary: sharon worlds biggest tolkien fan
Review: I HAVE DREAMED ABOUT SOMEONE MAKING A MOVIE BASED ON TOLKIENS LORD OF THE RINGS SINCE I FIRST READ THE STORIES 10 YEARS AGO. WHEN I SAW THIS MOVIE(3 TIMES NOW) I WAS MOST AMAZED BY PETER JACKSONS ABILITY TO PUT INTO FILM WHAT I HAD ENVISIONED IN MY HEAD WHILE READING. IT IS AN INCREDIBLE MOVIE, EVERYONE SHOULD SEE IT WHETHER THEY'VE READ LOTR OR NOT. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE TWO TOWERS NEXT YEAR!
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Summary: My Favorite Book--Now my Favorite Movie
Review: I have frequently been disappointed when seeing a movie based on a book I have already read (and loved) The Lord of the Rings is my favorite book of all time; I have a 30 year old copy that is worn out from reading and re-reading. I had seen Ralph Bakshi's
cartoon Lord of the Rings and was severely disappointed. Peter Jackson's version is so true to the book that it is frightening!
Any changes to the book (such as Arwen fighting off the black riders) are an improvement. I really liked the extras on the expanded DVD. Some important scenes got left out in the theatre version and you get them back in the expanded DVD. Highly recommended!!!!
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