The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition Collector's Gift Set)

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Summary: The film that changed fantasy-Blows Potter out of the water!
Review: Many fantasy-nuts waited in line in the middle of December anticipating a movie with many yelps of the word "Success". So it was, for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was screaming the words "success" and "epic". Being an avid Tolkien fan, I was not disappointed. It was a Box Office smash and all of the critics were right. The movie is based on JRR Tolkien's oh-so-famous trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, published back in the fifties. Though Tolkien himself would've hated it, I enjoyed it rather well. The movie is based on Tolkien's story of a young hobbit's journey throughout his large and magical world of Middle-Earth, out to destroy a ring. What threat is a mere ring, you say? Well, this is no ordinary ring. It was forged by the Dark Lord Sauron, filled with his power so he could rule all the other rings, belonging to elves, dwarves and men. Though the One Ring was taken from him in a raging battle, and fell in the hands of young Bilbo Baggins, now old, a hobbit and cousin to young Frodo Baggins, the Ring-Bearer. The great wizard Gandalf tells young Frodo that Bilbo has left the Ring in his possession, and he has left. Now Frodo must rage through a magnificent world to Mount Doom in the depths of Mordor to destroy the Ring, the only place it can be destroyed in. Therefore, Frodo gathers a Fellowship of 9 to battle against Sauron and destroy the cursed Ring, facing down evil orcs and the dreadful Nazgul, or Black Riders. Now, the cast. The cast for Fellowship of the Ring is pure excellence. Elijah Wood plays the young and short hobbit and Ian McKellan plays the wise wizard known as Gandalf. Many other supporting characters include Ian Holm, playing old Bilbo Baggins, Sean Astin, playing Frodo's faithful companion hobbit, Samwise Gamgee. Others include Viggo Mortensen, Sean Bean, Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee and many, many others to name. Beautiful New Zealand is the setting for Middle-Earth, with its many forests, mountains and grassy hills and plains. It's wonderful and picked the right country to play Tolkien's vast world. They all act their parts very well, especially Ian McKellan as Gandalf. Frodo is just as I imagined him as Elijah Wood is great for the role. The movie gives off a more mysterious and terrorsome effect than Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone did, and Harry Potter was a great film. Though Tolkien has a darker story than Rowling has, since her books are for kids. The movie is sometimes very frightening, especially the chilling effect like some of the Nazgul's screams and hisses, the Orcs and Uruk-Hai and even the battle in the beginning. But this is how Tolkien's world works. There are many terrors throughout Frodo's world, and the Ring itself gives its own struggle to get back to its master, as the Ring can possess anyone who wears it (i.e- Gollum). And the DVD will give off some of the most fantastic features ever. And the fun gets better, as there is a 208-minute extended edition out in November, and doesn't carry any of the features the first one has, so get both if you can afford it! I know I might not! And there's also a Collector's Edition out in November too, including the National Geograpic DVD about the movie. Now, go see this movie NOW! Or wait to get BOTH DVDs, as they both have their own exclusive features! Hey, I see you eyeing the animated version! Cut it out!

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Summary: Lord of the Rings;The Fellowship of the Ring
Review: This ONE movie had me going on for the fantasy type movies. Elijah Wood does a great job in portraying a scared but courageous individual in a terrifying situation. During the movie, my fingers were swollen from clutching my arm rests so hard. I had thought the book was confusing and, I have to admit, boring when I first read it. But this movie brought out the true greatness of J.R.R. Tolkien's work. The characters were perfectly portrayed by the right actors. But they could do without Liv Tyler. Ian McKellen makes a great wizard. He's got that oldness to him that makes him seem feeble, but once he gets worked up, powerful.Viggo Mortensen is very good-looking. All the more want to watch him. He does a good job acting like a mysterious loner. Now, Orlando Bloom, you got to love him, i really thought he was an elf. Even in his documentary, he knows exactly how to act like an elf. "Legolas is like a cat; always silent. Its just the way he kind of sneaks up on you." That is a perfect way to describe him and thats what Orlando did. And also, 9 out of 10 girls who've seen him have fallen in love with him. The hobbits are really funny and I think they bring out the comedy of this movie. This whole thing is mystifying and is the perfect example of a fantasy movie. You can forget what everyone says about the ending. Even though it just stops in a bad place....its called a cliffhanger. Peter Jackson is a genius, he knows what hes doing. The ending was like that to build up to the second movie of the trilogy. I for one really really loved this movie and plan to buy it as soon as it comes out.

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Summary: Lord of the Rings
Review: Ok, I realize that this is blasphemous, but I loved this movie much more than the book. There, I said it. I was really worried that they would ruin the story with a bad movie, but it was even better than the book. I was amazed at how faithful it was to what Tolkien wrote. The acting was absolutely perfect. Aragorn, Frodo and Gandalph were great, but my favorite was probably Sam. Sean Astin really captured his devotion and love for Frodo. And how about that Legolas? Whew. This is definitely among my top 5 movies of all time. I was so [mad] when it didn't get Oscars for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor. And Elijah Wood should have been at least nominated for Best Actor. The scene where he confronts Boromir was Oscar-worthy in itself. Don't listen to any of these whiny little fools who say it was too long. I would have sat through it if it had been ten hours long.

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Summary: A spectacular, well-acted movie
Review: This was one of the best movies that I have ever had the opportunity to see! The acting was of the best caliber seen in years and so was the direction of Peter Jackson. I hope I live to see the last two installments and experience the wonder that I know they will both be. A movie like this is why I like movies in first place. The telling of the story, the passion shown by all involved and the splendor of seeing a world (unreal to us) but one that seemed as real as the one we are in today. If there is ever another epic story to be told, I think Peter Jackson should tell it. He is excellent. Wow, what vision!!!

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Summary: Beautiful, breathtaking, stunning....words fail me....
Review: This movie exceeded all of my expectations. That's saying a lot, considering that they were very high. I hoped the movie wouldn't ruing the book (like most movies do), I hoped it would bring the magical world to life, I hoped it would retain the serious and dark tone, etc., etc. I got all that and more. The acting was wonderful. The special effects were flawless. The movie was still dark and serious (but don't worry, the hobbits still had cute furry feet). It followed the book very faithfully. And the very best part was just how well it brought that world to life! The sets were unbelievable. I wished places like that truly existed. The hobbits were tiny, the elves were lithe, graceful...elvish, the characters true not only to the book but true to life. This movie was everything it could have been and more. (Just like AI could have been so much but didn't quite make it all the way. Just like the first 2 Batman movies were good and dark, before they deteriorated) All right, enough from me. I think I;ve gien you more than enough reason to at least rent it before buying.

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Summary: Great Expectations Fulfilled
Review: This is a remarkably difficult book to capture on film and yet somehow they managed to capture the subtle balance of serious tension and humor that is the Fellowship of the Rings. The only problem I have with it is it may have been too much of a good thing. At the end of the first half of the film when the Fellowship was formed I was totally stoked to see the next film. I hadn't been this excited to see a sequel in a long time. Then I got my wish immediately. There was still another hour and a half to go and by the time I was done with the film I was worn out. The second half of the adventure was almost as good as the first. Given my druthers I would have gladly paid to see six shorter films spaced six months apart. Especially since the last book, "Return of the King" is more gruelling and heavy than the first two. But thats just me. Most people seem not only content but happy to enjoy the experience in big man sized bites. I can't imagine anyone doing a better job of laying this story out on celluloid.

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Summary: The Best Movie Invented
Review: Oh my god.
This is truly the best movie ever made. It has excellent special effects, and costumes, so real, in fact , that i found myself cowering down in my seat, afraid that at any moment, a Nazgul (Ringwraith), or an Orc, or a Cave troll, or a Balrog, or an Uruk-hai, or any of the other "baddies" would come crashing through my window!
The widescreen DVD makes it all the more real. With beautiful surroundings, like the stunning "Rivendell" (where the elves live) is enough to take your breath away.
Also, truly an all-star cast- The absloloute babe Elijah wood plays Frodo, the star. A hobbit. who is destined to travel across middle earth, and destroy the ring of power, in order to free middle earth from evil forever.
Cate Blanchett- Galadriel, an elf sourceress
Hugo Weaving- Elrond, Head of the elves of rivendell.
Christopher Lee- Saruman, the once good head of all wizards.
Sir Ian Mckellen-Gandalf, a good wizard, and friend to frodo.
Sir Ian Holme-Bilbo, frodos uncle. He finds the ring to begin with.
Viggo Mortensen-Aragorn, ally of frodo.
Sean Astin-Sam, a hobbit, friend of frodo
Dominique ??-Merry, friend of frodo, hobbit.
Billy Boyd-Pippin, friend of frodo, also a hobbit.
Sean Bean- Borimir-part of the fellowship.
Orlando Bloom-Legolas, an elf, part of fellowship
Liv Tyler- Arwen, Elf pricess, in love with Aragorn
John Rhys-Davies- Gimli, a dwarf. Part of the fellowship.
Matin Csoskas-Celeborn, husband of Galadriel.
And how can we forget.... the marvellous man who made this all possible.... Peter Jackson! We love u!!
Members of the fellowship: Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Gandalf, Aragorn, Boromir, Gimli and Legolas.
this DVD is simply superb. i have never seen such quality in all my life. Truly Superb!! Although i have only seen the movie 4 times at the movies, i can tell you, i will be seeing it alot more, now that i have got it in my own loungeroom!
With beautiful lines, one of me personal favourites Galadriel says- "Even the smallest person can change the course of the future."...
Absoloutely brilliant... Out of 5 stars, i give it 50.

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Summary: The Greatest Film And Book Of The 20th century
Review: I have to admit, the movie, "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" is the best movie that I have seen in a long, long time.
I have read the book myself twice and going on a third time and Peter Jackson's vivid adaption is much better than I expected it to be. His casting for the roles were near flawless, the acting exquisite and the visual effects (which won an Academy Award) were stunning.
The movie itself contained all the themes within the novel: human interst, good vs. evil, triumph, love, romance, comradery, hope, persistence, and the anger it portrayed in fighting for a fight greater yourself and persistence. And the thing is is that these themes appear often throughout the movie and it NEVER gets redundant or boring.
Also, Jackson managed to do what Tolkien always focused on during the creation of his literary classic: a respect for the characters and text, which is portrayed better than any other director could have done.
It also conveys the effects and the storyline that J.R.R. Tolkien had in it, with the right attitudes and presences the cast carried with them, such as Ian McKellen's commanding and powerful presence he had in the movie; he did not need to rehearse for that, and I say again, Jackson's casting was great.
This is one of the great motion picture classics that deserves to be recognized as a great film for generations to come.

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Summary: BEST MOVIE EVER MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I can hardley put into words how much I loved the Lord of the Rings. It was the most excellent, wonderful, exciting, breath taking movie ever. It bothers me when people tell me that they don't want to see it, or when they tell me that they don't like it. The action was wonderful. I went to it before I read the book and I loved it. I loved it so much that after I saw it I started to read The Hobbit and then the Lord of the Rings. Most people complain that the movie was too long. I wouldn't mind if it was a few hours longer. So if you haven't seen this wonderful movie, than I suggest that you do if you want to see the best movie ever made.

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Summary: Other directors please take notes.
Review: Usually a movie made from a book is the complete opposite of the book itself. But I was impressed about this one, the storyline was almost identical to Tolkens classic. I caught a few things that were different, of which I wont metion. Dont want to spoil it for the rest of you. But thats not the only thing I enjoyed about this movie. Even though I knew what was going to happen, cause of the book, I was still caught up in it. The graphics were stunning and the acting was supurb. I would recommend this to any one. So if you havent seen it yet, get to it.