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Summary: amazing.
Review: I don't normally write reviews, but I am writing this one, in response to all the one star reviews. The majority of them, all said that the movie was 'too long' and complained about its inaccuracy to the book, and the characters and scenes missing. DOes that sound like hypocricy to anyone else? If the writers/directors had put in the few missing scenes/characters, or took further discription on other parts, it would have been a 5 hour long movie! It was brilliant, and i recommend anyone to seeing it. It defintily blows harry potter out of the water!
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Summary: 'LORD OF THE RINGS' Rules them all!
Review: Has the cycle been broken? With the release of 'The Fellowship of the Rings' the first film in the 'Lord of the Rings' Trilogy, it looks like Hollywood may finally have gotten it right. More specifically, Peter Jackson and Co. have created, not only a faithful screen adaptation to the most beloved epic fantasy of all time, but a sure fire contender for the 2002 Oscars, and an instant film classic.Provided you've read Tolkien's classic 'Rings' books, then there's much to love about this film. Jackson's first-rate direction, the scenic backdrops of New Zealand, an incredible ensembile cast, and very powerful perfomances from all facets of the production recreate Middle-Earth in sweeping camera shots and intricately designed sets. And of course, there's enough computer-generated effects to pacify just about anybody. Aside from all the glitzy Hollywood effects, etc. 'Lord of the Rings' is the movie that audiences, even those with discerning tastes in film have been waiting a long time for. All the action, adventure, romance, all the emotional depth of character, plot, and script will sooth the most savage of movie buff's soul. 'Rings' will no doubt become a cinematic treasure. I can't wait for next year when 'The Two Towers' will be released. 'Rings' raises the prospects and standards that Hollywood has been failing to reach by recent accounts. This film is truly something very special. Even if you have haven't read the books, (which I would encourage anyone to do) 'Rings' is an entertaining holiday treat, wrapped in a history-making bow that audiences will be in absolute awe while unwrapping.
And I'll be a hobbit's right foot if 'Fellowship' isn't atleast nominated or doesn't take 'Best Picture'. What more critical jargon can I dish out? YOU MUST SEE THIS FILM!
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Summary: Bored with the Rings
Review: What is everyone raving about? This movie is long, boring, and pretentious. There are three principal problems with the film. One, it is way too long. When you add commercials and previews to a three-hour film, it takes a toll on your bottom, brain, and bladder. Two, it's basically boring junior high school stuff. The unrelenting action is always the same--one horrifying monster after another defeated by good guys. Could we just cut out a monster or two to make this a reasonable length film? Does the elf ever run out of arrows? How can an army of monsters be beaten by a handful of fighters? The monster soldiers make the storm troopers look like ace sharpshooters.
Third and ultimate, the movie just stops. It does not end, it just stops. This has got to be a hoax. We have sat through three hours of unrelenting bad action just to see how the story is resolved, and we find out that it doesn't. If we want to see how the story ends, we will probably have to watch another six hours of dark, atmospheric, technological tricks for technological sake. No thanks. Star Wars is in a different league. It is also a trilogy, but each film had its own story with a satisfactory conclusion. Don't let anyone tell you that this is a great movie ("best of the year") or even a good movie. It is a waste of time. Howard Shore's music is excellent and very functional. But it also contributes to the unrelenting quality by its almost continuous presence.
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Summary: Fascinating and beautiful
Review: I was completely enthralled by this movie. I had heard from some people that it was too long, but I didn't agree at all--I was sad when it ended. It's been a while since I read Lord of the Rings trilogy, but the movie brought it all back to me in living color. From the very beginning, it was exactly as I had imagined it--Bilbo's little round door, the Shire, young Hobbits playing, the furry little Hobbit feet. The world I created in my head while reading the books was right there on the screen in from of me. Visually, this was an incredibly beautiful, vivid, detailed, complex movie. I found myself trying to take absolutely everything in at once--the perfect scenery, the subtle differences between the races of Middle Earth, the varied and intricate faces of the characters. The battle scenes were a little disorienting and chaotic, but certainly got across the fierceness with which the characters were fighting. The Orcs and Uruk-hai were terrible and frightening, with grotesque textures and features that made me shrink back in my seat. The different landscapes of Middle-Earth were amazingly varied and complex. Each had it's own look and feel. Lothlorien was my favorite--so ethereal and magical, full otherworldly beauty. Galadriel embodied this with her luminescent glow and deep sense of mystery. Hobbitown was rustic and comfortable, with it's round doors, green hills, and good-hearted inhabitants. Bree was bustling and strange, and Moria was truly dark but also a little sad. Rivendell was beautiful and secluded, with deep roots in myth and legend. The plot was well played out, and the subtleties of Tolkien's epic story are left in tact. I was amazed in leaving the theater by how much I knew of the characters and the relationships between them. This was established in an unobtrusive manner, through dialog and small interactions, and I was surprised by how much was established so quickly. I felt strongly about each character, and the groundwork was laid for the parts that each would play in the continuing story. Elijah Wood was perfect for the part of Frodo. His large, innocent blue eyes were transformed through the course of the movie, becoming resolved and reluctantly brave. I was impressed by Sean Astin's Samwise--Astin did a good job of portraying the Hobbit's simple-minded loyalty. Sir Ian McKellen was wonderful as Gandalf--his great power was balanced by his good heart and softness for Hobbits. Also noteworthy was Orlando Bloom as Legolas--his elegance and reserved manner are quietly powerful, and served as a contrast to the chaos and darkness around him. Overall, I felt greatly relieved and happy that this movie lived up to my expectations and to the long history of Tolkien's epic tale. It may not have followed the letter of the book, but the spirit was most certainly honored. I am grateful to Peter Jackson for making this movie (and making it well). One more note: I found this movie to be at times quite frightening and violent, and I would really not recommend bringing small children.
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Summary: a good movie
Review: i thought that this movie was great. it had good graphics and it stuck with the original story. i thought that the gory battle seans were awsome and they weren't the cheesey conan the warrior type. the main thin that dissapionted me was that they cut out the part with tom bomadil. The acting was great too.
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Summary: As good as I hoped
Review: I've read The Hobbit, the Lord of the Rings, and the Simarillion. I've been amazed at the level of detail that Tolkien weaves into his stories, and I'm drawn back to them again and again. While I love the books and would thoroughly enjoy a full visual version of them, I realize that this is impossible. Even Tolkien leaves a good deal of information out of the Lord of the Rings (partially provided in Tolkien's other works). Given the medium that's being worked with and the time alotted, I think that this movie did a great job of presenting the storyline, portraying the intensity of the quest, and, in general, sucking you into the adventure. Being a fan of the books, I'm puzzled by some of the omissions and some of the changes in the flow of the story, but I think that the movie, as a separate work is still very good. My suggestion would be to read the books and see the movies. You'll most likely enjoy them both.
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Summary: It gets half the rating for half the story. . .
Review: First of all, my friends gave this movie rave reviews based upon how close the movie was to the book and how the portrayal of the characters were close to Tolkien's characters. I guess if you've read the books, the movie is off the charts, but if you haven't, this review is based upon the movie on it's own merit. The positives:
* The acting: Elijah Wood (Frodo) and Ian McKellen (Gandalf) were both great. That was the best performance I've seen from Liv Tyler in a while(which isn't saying much).
* The scenery: Scene after scene - every one is just beautiful. I found myself more interested in the location than the actual story.
* The premise: Exciting story - I'm not usually big on fantasy story telling, but I found the story simple and refreshing. The negatives:
* The length: The movie dragged on and on. . .I understand that the books were long as well, but I can put those down and go play video games for a while.
* The plot: There were a couple of plot twists, but not enough to hold interest.
* The ending: . . . or lack there of. The ending is obvious, but as a person with a rather short-attention span, I'm not going to want to wait two years and two movies to see the ending that I knew was going to happen at the end of the first movie. Cliffhangers are one thing, but no resolution whatsoever is another. It would be similar to going to see Titanic, but have the story stop when the boat hits the iceberg, and then wait for two movies later to see the darn thing sink. Overall rating is would have been 4 stars, but since I only got to see half the story, it gets half the rating: 2 stars.
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Summary: Incredible movie.. Worth every cent!
Review: I highly recommend that you see this movie. It truly brought the book to life, and what I imagined the characters and settings to be like. The acting is amazing, especially the hobbits. Lord of the Rings has some of the most awesome action scenes and edge-of-your-seat scenes I've ever seen. There were several parts where I remember the audience oooohing and ahhhhing loudly. :) Go see Lord of the Rings today!!
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Summary: Opinions from a gal who never read the books (shamefully)...
Review: First off, I'll confess to never having read the Trilogy; when I was a wee li'l thing, I saw the animated "Hobbit" film and the ensuing trauma was enough to deter me from touchin' those bookies for several years thereafter. Having said that, I approached "The Fellowship of the Ring" with a Tolkien-lackin' mind, propelled by my father, who had been dreaming of this big-screen experience since he was a kiddie. This movie is absolutely *breathtaking*. Tremendous. Gorgeous. *Wow*. The cinematography is incredible, the graphics are amazing, yet realistic...there simply aren't enough adjectives to pay justice to the sophisticated eye candy of "The Fellowship". Throughout the movie, I found myself marvelling over "what technology can accomplish these days", despite being a mere 22 years of age. What I'm saying is simply this: You do *not* have to be familiar with the books in order to savor the movie. The plot - which is surprisingly void of sap n' cheese - may occasionally prove to be a tad confusing for us unenlightened folk, but - for the most part - it's relatively easy to follow. According to my father, they did an admirable job of condensing the book into theatre format. Don't be intimidated by it's lengthy running time, either; I found myself pounding the arm rests for more at the ending credits. In short, a visually phenomenal movie that works the big screen to full advantage. You will *definitely* want to see this one in theatre. (On a side note, please carefully consider whether or not your li'l children are free of boogey-man phobias before taking them to this movie. The baddies in "The Fellowship" are *very* well constructed and pretty frightening to view, especially for the under-6 crowd. Throughout the packed movie theatre, I could hear all sorts of kiddie whimperings and shrieks...poor things.)
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Summary: The Best Movie of The Year!
Review: I loved this movie and can't wait to see the next two parts!
This is one of the best book adaptations I have ever seen. You must see this.
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