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Summary: The Greatest Movie yet made!
Review: I read the books a week before the teaser trailer was realesed. They were very good books, but I had to wait another 8 months to see them come to life. The movie was great! They cut out all the borring parts from
the books and added more action scenes. The casting, props, and setting were great. It started with an accurate prologue and ended with an awesome battle scene. This is a must see film!
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Summary: These are such things as dreams are made on...
Review: If you've read the books, you MUST see this film. Close your eyes and imagine each chapter from the books...and it's perfectly duplicated in this movie. The action and scenary are both epic. If this doesn't win an Oscar the hand of Sauron in closer than we think.
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Summary: Could Have Been Better...But It was JUST BORING!
Review: This has to be the most boring movie I've ever seen. Like many others I fell for the hype, thinking that this was going to be one of the "best movies ever made." I should have known that most of the people rating this movie belong to the "all special effects, no plot" generation. There really hasn't been a sci-fi movie with good characterization and plot development made in at least ten years. There was absolutely no character development, I couldn't care less if any of them lived or expired. Actually, I wanted them to expire so that the movie would hurry up and end. I have never checked my watch so many times at a movie theater, every minute seemed like an hour. I understand that if you have read the books or seen the animated movies that you already know what is going on, and that may make the film much better, but if you haven't, you're out of luck. The movie expects you to already know everything that's happening, and if you don't, it makes the film extremely boring. We actually got up and left an hour before it ended, along with many other people, because we couldn't keep our eyes open. I only gave this film two stars because of the admittantly excellent special effects, otherwise it would only get one. The movie is also irritatingly loud in some parts, which definitely doesn't help to make you want to stay in the theater any more. Apparently, people's attention spans are just getting less and less, which doesn't make the future of science fiction films look very good. Please do NOT see this, and see a movie where you do not have to read the book first, such as the 2001 delight, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, a much better book & movie.
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Summary: Best Movie Ever
Review: This movie was the best movie I have ever seen. The acting was tremendous, the special effects were incredible, and the plot was satisfyingly different from the book. I didn't like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone because it was exactly like the book, but Fellowship of the Ring was a bit different so even people who have read the book could still enjoy it as much as everyone else. A great movie!
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Summary: One word to describe them all - WOW
Review: This has got to be the best movie on earth! The actors, who I'm referring to in the title, are amazing! They play out their parts perfectly. The settings ARE Middle Earth, the special effects blow me away... what I'm trying to say is, if you've been crazy enough to ignore this film, you've made a big mistake!
This is a must see movie!
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Summary: Best Film of the Year
Review: The acting and story in Lord of the Rings is outstanding. The film tells the story, and is true to the book. It is very rare to find a movie with these elements, along with great special effects. And Lord of the Rings has everything. My only concern is that parents be forewarned, because there are some scary parts in the movie. When I saw the film, one little girl in the audience was terrified amd her father had to take her out of the theatre. It may not be the best choice for small children. But older children, as well as adults, with love this movie. You are on the edge of your seat the entire time.
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Summary: One of the greatest movies I've seen this year!
Review: I am 15 and I went and saw this on my birthday. Have already read the books 20 times, I was naturally looking forward to seeing this movie. The movie had some very dark and creepy sections, but I liked it very much. I have a few complaints to remark about: 1. Saruman's tower, Orthanc, was supposed to be white.
2. I didn't think Lothlorien was so dark a place, the books describe it as being light.
3. The extention of the battle with the cave troll, which I thought was unneeded. However, I had no problems with the extention of Arwen's part or the exclusion of Tom Bombadil. I was thoroughly impressed with Rivendell, Isengard (especially with all the zoom-ins through the forges and canyons), the Shire, Moria, and the short scenes in Mordor. The sepcial effects were magnificent (such as the spectacular fireworks at the beginning) and at some times terrifying (the hideous Balrog, the shrieking Orcs, and he ominous Black Riders). The violence, while being there, was done tastefully and even rhe beheading of the orc was quick. My favorite actor was Wood as Frodo and McKellen did a good job as Gandalf as well. Sean Bean made an excellent Boromir, and Christopher Lee looked just as I imagined Saruman. I give the movie 5 stars and if you enjoy fantasy, go see this, but leave your younger kids at home. I intend to buy the video when it comes out and to see the next two. Way to go, Jackson!
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Summary: Thank you Peter Jackson
Review: I am 54 years old and have been a Tolkien fan for 38 years, waiting for a movie version of The Lord of the Rings for almost as long. A Tolkien purist would be disappointed with certain omissions/changes, but Peter Jackson has done such a remarkable job of remaining true to the story and presenting an action-packed representation of it that one must forgive those omissions/changes. This is a remarkable movie that keeps the viewer constantly involved. The characters are well-portrayed, particularly Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Gandalf (Ian McKlellan). I will buy the DVD immediately upon its release, can hardly wait until December of this year, and feel that December of 2003 is an eternity away.
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Summary: Absolutely Perfect
Review: I was amazed when I left the theater after seeing "The Fellowship of the Ring." Peter Jackson and his crew have done the best job on the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. The scenery, the characters, the geographical locations in New Zealand and everything in this movie was done with such precision and effort that I smiled every time I saw something that I loved in the book actually appear before my eyes. This is easily, in my own opinion, the best quality film that I have ever seen. Let me get something straight. "The Lord of the Rings" is my all time favorite novel and I was really hoping that Peter Jackson, his crew, and the characters wouldn't screw up on the first part of the best fantasy saga ever written. They didn't. From the first minutes of the film, I was drawn in to the world that I know and love so much. The geographical locations and the sets in New Zealand were breathtaking and were crafted and found oh so well. The characters that were casted for this movie were the absolute best. Every charcter that was presented in this film was just as I had imagined the charcter from the book. Frodo, Aragron, Gimli, Legolas, and everyone else that played a role in this film did a superb job. A lot of har work was put into the making of this film and every last drop of it was worth it. The action in this film is like the pages of the actual book just came to life; Peter Jackson really made this movie from the actual book unlike other movies that were originally books. With the Academy Awards coming up, I truly hope that this film takes home all of the gold. It really deserves it. "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was probably the best movie I have ever seen in my life. I don't say that just because "The Lord of the Rings" is my all time favorite novel but because of the sheer perfection that came with this movie. I smiled seeing something from the book appear on screen. This is a movie that you'll watch again and again. All in all, totally recommended. I can't wait for this film to come out on DVD and for "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King" to hit theaters in late 2002 and 2003. Watch this movie, I guarantee that you'll love it.
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Summary: SPEACHLESSY AMAZING
Review: It is hardly ever you will find a piece of magic that really exists in the minds and hearts of man but to see the lord of the rings the fellowship of the ring it is obvious that there is some magic some where. to make a film better than the the original book is by FAR an amzing achievement but to give it its own life and to bring joy to every viewer is another. not a single person i have ever spoken to who has seen he film as said they didnt like it, and i also think that thanks to this film the image i had of frodo baggins is actually on the screen as well as in my head. elijah wood was fantastic, i think he is an utter cutie but the way he brought frodo to life is so amazingly comendable i find no other words to express.
i thank cast and crew for bringing a bit of magic back into the world.
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