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Summary: CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE
Review: This movie definately is movie of the year. It's a instant classic, The lord of the rings saga is another star wars type trilogy. I can't wait for the next one to be released the ending has me intrigued on where this hobbit will go next. Definate 5 stars.
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Summary: How different a movie can make a book become like new again.
Review: First, I would like to say that it has been about two years since I read the books. Last year, when I heard the book was made into a movie and it was going to be released this year at Christmas ( 2001 ), I really did not know what to think or expect. At first, I thought that maybe I wouldn't like it, hence I have seen other books turned into movies and didn't really like them. Mind you Stephen King's books into movies were the only ones I thought were good ( of the ones, I read ). So, knowing I had fallen in love with the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings, I really was quite scared about how I would feel about the movie.
To my surprise, I really did enjoy the movie. The scenery was breathtaking and I really felt like I was part of the story when I was sitting in the theatre. The characters on the most part did fairly well. There might have been a few that I felt did not fit the roles well, but it is only because I have kept up with that actor since he was young...but nonetheless, he did pretty good. I'm talking about Sean Astin as Sam Gamgee. I guess I felt it was an awkward character to play simply, because Sam ( to me ) is a complex character in the book. He is wholesome, sweet, courageable and a true friend, which Sean did. But, just seeing Sean in a different role made me feel funny. Frodo is another strange one for me. In the book, he made me feel that he was quite whiny. But, in the movie, Elijah Wood did a remarkable job on capturing the true essence of who Frodo really is and really touched me. The other characters were good too, especially Merry & Pippin's antics. Legolas stole my heart as the bowed man elf...I want to go on about the characters, but I also want to say that the plot followed pretty much of the book with a few different things, or should I say, what I can re-collect from memory.
All in all, if you are going to see the movie and whether you read the book or not, keep a level head about going into the film. You have to expect the length, and the storyline. It just is--and it is a magnificent film...Congratulations Peter Jackson and the Lord of the Rings Crew!!! You did what you had visioned!!! Can't wait for the next two movies...God Bless...
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Summary: Awesome Movie
Review: Way to cool of a movie. A little bit draggy but very awesome all the little details of its surrounding and people. Get the DVD/VHS and you'll never regret to have it.
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Summary: This is the most incredible movie I have every seen!!!
Review: The Lord of the Rings books have always been my favorites, and when I saw the movie it left my imagination full of epic and creativity. If you want adventure-epic sort of movie, see this one. It was filmed in New Zealand where it almost IS the middle-earth. It's so beautiful there. Great actors and actresses, too. Elijah Wood was amazing at playing Frodo, while Ian Mckellen was amazing at Gandalf. It also has Christopher Lee playing Saruman the white. My two top favorites though were Liv Tyler and Cate Blanchett. Liv was Lady Arwen and Cate was Lady Galadriel. They played strong women who have lots of power and dignity.(If you get the impression that i'm a girl, I am) Great actors, great locations, great filming. Spectacular movie!!!
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Summary: Curt's review
Review: I thought this movie was very good. Although it would be better if they hadn't skipped so much of the book. That is why I gave it a four star rating.
If you are debating seeing the movie I say !GO!
It is very action packed and I would not recomend it for young children. ....
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Summary: The Fellowship of the Rings is terrific
Review: Okay - it wasn't EXACTLY like the book. How could it be? True fans of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy would have sat through a 10 hour movie to see everything that was in the book, especially if it was done as well as the movie. And the movie was terrific. I just hope that all the scenes that were cut out to keep the movie down to the 3 hours and 15 minutes running time are put back in in the DVD and it DOES end up being 5 hours long! There is always the pause button!Peter Jackson and crew did a tremendous job. The New Zealand landscape mirrored what was in the triolgy. I think that the actors really nailed their performances, with Elijah Wood as Frodo, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn and Sir Ian McKellan as Gandalf just outstanding. The soundtrack is playing as I write this because the music is just beautiful. Enya singing in Elvish isn't doesn't even stretch the imagination. She was born to sing it. My friend Linda and I have seen the movie 3 times and plan to go at least two more times, especially since I keep seeing things that I missed the other times since the detail is so amazing. For you die-hard LOTR fans (Like Linda and I)- sit back and relax and stop nitpicking. Take The Fellowship of the Rings for what it truely is - and outstanding, entertaining and dynamic movie experience.
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Summary: Honestly, this is the greatest movie I have ever seen!
Review: As a fan of Tolkein's works, I must say I was nervous about this film. I'm realistic enough to know that, while I would love to see every word of the books in the movie, it is hardly possible. Nor is it the best way to adapt a book for film. Still, I had high expectations, and was prepared to be disappointed. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect what I saw. This movie exceeded my greatest hopes. This film is truly a masterpiece.
I have seen it with both Tolkein fans and those who have never heard of Hobbits, and the reaction has been the same: the best movie in years. If you haven't seen it, make to plans to go. Unless you are the type that prefer movies containing lots of nudity and car chases, you will love this film. One thing, though. It is important to understand that this is the 1st part of 3 part story. It doesn't really have an ending, because it is not meant to until the the third and final film. The only reason the story was originaly published in three books is because the publisher was afraid that readers would be intimidated by the size. There really is no way to bring any kind of closure in the first movie, nor will there be in the second. Not until December, 2003, will the journey finally be finished. Believe me, it will be worth the trip!
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Summary: I can hardly wait for the next two and HOPEFULLY DVD's . . .
Review: I can hardly wait for the next two and HOPEFULLY DVD's of the entire trilogy. Others have described the changes/omissions and substitutions. I read this the first time in 1967 and probably a total of ten times. It is faithful to the spirit of the books. The casting is quite awesome. The movie, all in all is superb. It is one of the greatest movies of all time . . . even for those who have not read the books!
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Summary: This Tolkien "Novice" Was Blown Away By the Film!
Review: If you want a non-Tolkien fan's response to "Fellowship of the Ring," (FOTR) look no further. If you are anything like me, you have long heard of J.R.R. Tolkien's tales of fantasy and magic, but you've never developed an interest in reading them. As it turns out, reading the book is probably not a good idea before seeing this movie. As you can see, the other reviewers who have read the book complain about the film omitting this scene or that little tidbit found in the book. They generally give the film good marks, but these nagging omissions are ever present for them. I was not labored with this knowledge. As most people know, film is a different medium than literature. You can take two chapters to describe the local scenery in a book, but you can't spend an inordinate amount of screen-time on scenery or the audience gets bored. That is why it is a mistake, I think, to compare this film to the book. Treat them as individual pieces of work, respect them as such, and you will not have a problem. As someone whose knowledge of elves, orcs, and wizards was confined to the pages of Dungeons and Dragons books (which I believe was inspired by Tolkien's novels,) I had a familiarity with the kind of world "FOTR" would offer. However, I was NOT prepared at all for the way this film grabbed me. The basic story involves a Hobbit named Frodo who is entrusted with a golden ring that has the power of pure evil in it. The One Ring has corrupted many souls in it's long life, and Frodo's quest is to keep the ring safe and out of the hands of the monsterous beings seeking it out. After all, the fate of the world depends upon him protecting the ring. If the ring falls into evil hands, only death will follow. This is no cheesy, fairy tale. This is a story with teeth: Big, nasty, sharp teeth with fangs that will strike at any moment. It is sweeping in scope, frightening in its tone, and the hours fly by like you would not believe. You will care deeply for Frodo and the other characters as they face incredible dangers, deal with hidden temptations, and struggle to fend off the powerful forces of evil. You will feel the fourth wall melt before you as you are literally transported into Middle Earth with the characters, and with every setback, with every failure, and with every misstep, you will feel like you are taking it with them. It is a stirring film of immense grandeur and spectacle, and I recommend this film like none I have seen in quite some time. It is an epic the likes of which has never been done so successfully before, and I cannot wait for the next film to be released.
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Summary: My favorite movie ever
Review: Wow! There is so much good to say about this movie that I hardly know where to start. Earlier this season, I saw Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and loved it, but after having seen FOTR, it has paled into almost indifference.
Peter Jackson is a genius! The cinematography was absolutely brilliant, with light and shade playing such a formidable role is characterization and flow. The locations were inspired and filled with grandeur.
I don't know the name of the casting director, but I shall find out, because he or she chose intuitively and extremely well. Elijah Wood IS Frodo, the curious, somewhat ethereal hobbit who undertakes the impossible. Also worth mentioning are the superb efforts of Sean Bean as Boromir and Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn. Great job on living the character through to the end.
Major snaps go out to Jackson, for staying true to a story I have loved since I was a girl, yet pacing it well enough to create an exciting picture, still riveting after 3 hours of viewing. I have seen this movie three times and am like a junkie - I've got to go back! It just keeps getting better.
In the modern world's morass of movies focused on fast cars, sex and flimsy plots, this tale of beauty and honor comes like a breath of fresh air - from the Shire, maybe?
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