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Summary: Fans will love it, but not as entertaining to a Ring novice
Review: No doubt about it - this movie is beautifully and lovingly photographed, the casting was superb, the acting is noteworthy and the effects are impressive. Nevertheless, I have to admit that I took a nap in the middle of it. My version of the plot: beautiful pastoral scenery, cute hobbit scenes, ominous bad guys, lots of noisy galloping by black horses, beautiful pastoral scenery, elves, sword fights, sword fights, sword fights, pastoral scenery, galloping horses, sword fights, sword fights. Yawn. Admittedly, part of the problem was that even though I haven't read the "Lord of the Rings", I found the story very predictable. It's a story you've seen lots of times - admittedly this is the original source and all those other fantasy tales are derivative. That doesn't mean that it hasn't since been done to death. I've been promised by my Ring fanatic friends that the later episodes will be more entertaining, and I believe them. I'll see the next two installments, but I might bring a pillow just in case.
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Summary: My Lord of the Rings Experience
Review: I had never even heard of a so called book or didnt even know about a movie. When finaly my husband took me to see it, I was so moved and so touched that i am now totally obsessed. This was one of the best movies I have ever seen! and i did not want it to end but it did and so now i am reading the books. I encourage people of all ages to go see this film. I know im glad i did cause i have a new love and his name is Tolkien!.
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Summary: A fanatic in Stanton, TN.
Review: This is one of the few times that the movie was better than the book. Years ago I bought all three books, and wore them out from reading. When the movie came out, I went and bought them again. The movie was great! The only gripe I have is having to wait a year for the next movie and yet another year for the final installment! I can't wait for it to come out on VHS.
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Summary: INCREDIBLE!!!!!
Review: There could never be enough stars to rate this amazing movie high enough! I have seen it six times, including the Mindnight Premeire, and I can't wait until time number seven! Incredible acting, especially by Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen. I am a great fan of the books, and the movies are no dissapointment. Even friends who have never read the books, say the movie is the greatest. If you have not seen it already, what are you waiting for!?! It's amazing, I'd pay $100.00 at least to get it on tape. It is the best, the most amazing, I cannot say anything that wouldn't be an understatement. I'm only thirteen, and I was even crying over it, it's incredible. I heard it said once, and it's completely true, it is the StarWars for this generation. Stop reading my silly review and go see it for yourself! You will not be dissapointed! Guaranteed!
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Summary: Can movies get any better?!?!?!
Review: If you have not seen the movie then your life is not complete. Lord of the rings is the best movie you can find.I did not read the book, but after i saw the movie i could not help but to go out and buy it right away!(Along with the return of the king and the two towers of course.)Take my advise, The lord of the rings is the best movie in the history of film making..Mr.Jackson is definitly going to be one of the best movie producers,especially if he sticks with this cast!!Hey, I've seen the movie three times and I still can't wait to buy my next movie ticket!!!
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Summary: A great movie simulation of the books
Review: I love the Hobbit & the Trilogy, so I looked forward to the presentation of this flic.I loved it , It is certainly the best portrail of Tolken texts. The photography is marvelous , and the characters are rich in their personalities and their interrelationships with each other. The sets are filled with the fabulous New Zealand countryside and the movie follows the book as well as can be expected and not be 12 hours in length. I have seen it multiple times and do get some detail more clearly on my repeat visits to the aometimes lush , horrific at times to the Hobbit world. A true fantasy visit...
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Summary: Lord of the Rings...
Review: Well,This Movie is not ALL bad,but it is pretty Dumb.Okay, I'll Admit that it had GREAT actors,GREAT scenery,GREAT special effects,and an OKAY Story.But,there is WAY too many fighting scenes and battles,and WAY too many Gross and SCARY Montsers and Goblin-type Creatures!!!This movie is like,BASED on fighting and killing!!!If there wasn't so much Fighting and so many GROSS Monsters,I would give this movie 5 Stars. The story is:in the begining the ring of the dark Lord was Created.Eventually, Frodo bagins inherits the Ring and Gandalf(the Wizard)Convinces Him he needs to Destroy the Ring.as they begin their jorney one by one the fellowship grows as they make the jorney to where the ring was created.along the way they face many obstacles on their way to the Mountain. Even though I haven't read the books I have heard the movie is NOTHING like the books.I think the movie has A Interinsting Story And Good special effects,but Don't go to this movie unless you REALLY like this sort of stuff.
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Summary: What's wrong with you people??
Review: "This movie is the best movie ever!" "Only the best movie ever!" Ok, let's stop this, people! You all know if you use your head and think for a few seconds, that LOTR is not the BEST movie ever! What about Ben Hur, King Kong, Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars, Superman: The Movie, Citizen Kane?? This is not the best movie ever! It's a greatly overrated movie! I don't care what you people say. It's an enjoyable film with, I agree, good acting and story, but it's still just a movie! Black Hawk Down just beat it at the box-office. Audiences forget LOTR just as fast as any other Hollywood movie. I bet that when Star Wars: Attack of the Clones comes out, you guys will say; "This is the best movie ever!" That's because you've long since forgotten about LOTR! Great movies such as star wars and superman: the movie are films that will NEVER be forgotten by audiences! Superman stayed 13 weeks at the box-office. The longest a movie in the 90's and 2000 have stayed at the box-office is 9 weeks or less! LOTR is no exception! This is a wonderful film! It's directing and it's cinematagraphy is excellent, but it's not the greatest movie ever! calm down, people!
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Summary: The best movie in the world!!!
Review: This movie was so incredible!! I grew up with the books and was a bit sceptical about what they could do with the movies. I thought that they would fall horribly short of the mark. Well, I've seen the movie 3 times so far and have been thinking about seeing it a few more times before it comes out on video. Each actor fit his or her role PERFECTLY! I was so impressed and can't wait for the next one!!!!
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Summary: Definitely an Epic
Review: This movie may be viewed differently by those who have read the books and are long-standing Tolkien fans and those who have never heard of him. Both groups should enjoy this film, as the story line (thanks to Tolkien) and special effects and casting (thanks to Peter Jackson) are outstanding.
The film is complete enough in itself that non-Tolkien persons who have never read his books should have no trouble following the plot, however, they miss out on the depth and drama of this epic because there is simply no time for character development in this film. This is my one criticism of an otherwise exceptional movie. Without reading the books you will not have an understanding why the characters react and relate with each other in the way they do.
Nevertheless, I would recommend this film to anyone except children under twelve (too much violence in the battle scenes and too many scary characters). Tolkien fans and non-Tolkien fans alike should appreciate this film.
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