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Summary: THE ONE MOVIE IN THE WORLD WHICH IS BETTER THAN IT'S BOOK!!!
Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a pure masterpiece. This is the one movie in the world which is better than it's original book. I'm POSITIVE J.R.R. Tolkien would have been proud of the work that Peter Jackson has put into making this movie. This movie tells the tale of young Frodo Baggins and his quest to destroy the One Ring of Power. Accompanying him are 3 of his best friends, Sam Wise Gamgee, Perigrin Took (Also known as Pippin), and Merry Brandybuck as well as the wise old wizard, Gandalf the Grey. Ian Mckellan makes a terrific Gandalf. He is the only person in the entire universe who could play the role of Gandalf the Grey. He makes him seem real and is exactly how I pictured him while I was reading the book. Also, Elijah Wood did a terrific job as portraying Frodo Baggins, the main character in the story. He did a sensational job because he looked like he was actually in pain when he was supposed to have been stabbed and he looked so emotional when he thinks something has happened to Gandalf.
This movie is an epic fantasy which will make you NEVER want to quit watching it. After finishing it, for 10 minutes I stood staring at the screen thinking WOW! Peter Jackson has created a breathtaking movie and he has spent much appreciated time on The Felloship of the Ring. Peter Jackson did a SUPERB job on this film. If I could I would give it 7 stars instead of just 5 but since that is not possible, I better just stick with 5.
If I had to make a critical comment about this movie would be that they cut some of the scenes out which should have stayed. Even though most people think a movie which is 3 hours is too long, I believe that watching a movie for 4 hours would be worth it if I could see the cut scenes. This would make the movie less confusing. I'm really glad that they offer a special movie which has the deleted scenes on there!
Overall I would give this movie a 5++++++++++++!!! This film was phenomenol (I probably spelled that wrong!) and I will never forget the first time I watched it. I think this might be the greatest movie ever created and I hope that it will be put in it's proper place as one of the top ten movies of all time. Peter Jackson, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
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Summary: The best.... oh yeah!!!!
Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is by far the best movie ever made (in my opinion). It is excellently made and should have won the Golden Globe award for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Soundtrack, Best Song, and Best Cinematography. I am sad to admit that The Fellowship of the Ring didn't win any awards. It is still my favorite though. The acting was absolutely awesome. I think that Elijah Wood did the best acting job. He portrayed Frodo excellently. He looks exactly like how I picture Frodo Baggins. I think that these people portrayed their characters perfectly: Elijah Wood (Frodo), Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Sean Astin (Sam), Billy Boyd (Pippin), Dominic Monaghan (Merry), Ian Holm (Biblo), Christopher Lee (Saruman), Viggo Mortenson (Aragorn,Strider), Liv Tyler (Arwen), David Weatherly (Barliman Butterbur), Hugo Weaving (Elrond), Andy Serkis (voice of Gollum), Orlando Bloom (Legolas), John Rhys-Davies (Gimli), Sean Bean (Boromir), and Cate Blanchett (Galadriel). At first when I heard that they had made Arwen bigger, I was really disappointed, but now that I have seen it four times I think they did a good job. I did not like Peter Jackson's version of Haldir though. I looovvvveeed the Balrog and the Cave Troll at Moria. The fighting scenes were awesome! I loved Weathertop, Moria, and Amon Hen. It is a movie defintley worth seeing. Hurry up December 18, 2002!
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Summary: Most Enchanting Tale of All Time
Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is just simply the greatest movie ever made. In my opinion, it has everything every movie-goer wants to see and experience: magic, action, suspense, fear, beauty, true human emotions, and a few laughs here and there. I must also point out that this is the first fantasy film that's been able to pull me into the entire story and setting; the world created just seems so complete. The history of it all seems so real. Most importantly, the characters are all realistic and genuine in their own respect. This is definitely a must-have for every DVD collector.
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Summary: One of the BEST!
Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is one of my favorite movies. Clocking in at just under three hours, Fellowship never stops rolling, whether it be in the green pastures of the Shire, the beautiful city of Rivendell, or the dark, evil mines of Moria. Based on Tolkien's novel, this film by Peter Jackson should not be missed.
The movie tells the story of the One Ring, the ring that could destroy mankind. It centers around Frodo Baggins, the nephew of Bilbo Baggins, made famous by The Hobbit. Upon hearing from Gandalf the Grey what the ring really is, Frodo sets off on an adventure to destroy the One Ring in the fiery pits of Mount Doom. Frodo battles the Ringwraiths, countless Orcs, and even himself as the ring tries to take him over. The nine Ringwraiths are truly great villains without even saying a word. Even at three hours, the film is a nonstop ride through the Middle Earth.
Great roles for Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Kate Blanchett, Liv Tyler, Orlando Bloom, and Sean Bean as Boromir, a man greatly tempted by the powers of the One Ring. Excellent musical score, incredible scenery, and likable characters. The DVD is unbelievable with too many extras to even count. Read Tolkien's novel for more backround information on the characters as well as the plot lines. A modern classic that shouldn't be missed!
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Summary: The Best Movie of All Time!
Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the best I've ever seen in my whole life! When you read the book your like, "Wow this is a good book! But it's impossible to make a movie out of it." Well, the impossible has become possible! The music was absolutely wonderful! The actors & actresses were perfect for each of their characters. The scenes were beautiful. Everything was perfect! But the worst part of all is that people will have to wait a WHOLE year to see the next movie!
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Summary: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the magnificent start of a trilogy, based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkein. Although due to necessity the book is compressed, the film gives ample credit to the book. The storyline concerns a Hobbit named Frodo Baggins. His 111 year-old uncle Bilbo Baggins retreats his homeland which is the Shire to stay with the Elves, and the inheritance to Bag End suddenly becomes Frodo's. After claiming inheritance, Frodo realizes he posseses a mysterious gold ring. Gandalf, a wizard who is on friendly terms with the hobbits of the Shire, and especially with Frodo suddenly discovers the nature of the ring, finding it to be the One Ring forged by the dark lord Sauron in the dark realm of Mordor. It had come to be in the possession of Bilbo 60 years before, when he found it while lost in the mountains on one of his quests. The servants of the dark lord soon learn from a creature who was an eyewitness to the finding of the ring, that the Ring was in the possession of Baggins. The dark, fearsome Ringwraiths now set out find the Ring that would enable Sauron to destroy all good in Middle-earth. Frodo embarks on a perilous quest through Middle-earth, his destination being Mount Doom, in the very center of Sauron's dark kingdom of Mordor, the one and only place where the deadly Ring could be destroyed. He is accompanied by Gandalf, along with several others, humans, a dwarf, an elf, and three other hobbits. Together they form the Fellowship of the Ring.Director Peter Jackson has made an astonishing masterpiece of a movie that transports you to a world beyond imagination. The film is well worth the purchase price . Elijah Wood plays the role of Frodo, Ian McKellen plays Gandalf, and additional actors include, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Ryhs-Davies, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, and Hugo Weaving. Rated PG-13 for epic battle sequences (top-notch) and some scary images. 5 stars.
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Summary: "There is evil there that does not sleep"
Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is triumphant proof that despite frequent evidence to the contrary, it is possible to adapt excellent books into equally excellent films. Of course, at the heart of any good film is a good story, and this is provided par excellence by J. R. R. Tolkien. In a time before recorded history, the peaceful inhabitants of Middle-earth are threatened by the reappearance of a long-lost ring, in which resides the life force of the evil Dark Lord Sauron. Seemingly by chance the ring comes to young hobbit Frodo Baggins who must destroy it by throwing it back into the fires from whence it was forged. In his quest he is joined by a wizard, two men, a dwarf, an elf and three hobbits - representatives of the free people of Middle-earth - whom together form the titular fellowship. This film is monumental in scale, but it is director Peter Jackson's attention to detail and the all-important (and sadly oft-forgotten) humanity involved that really makes it a masterpiece. Although the black faceless ringwraiths, the orc and goblin hordes, and the claustrophobic darkness of the mines of Moria are certainly frightening, the moment when the viewer truly realises the insidious evil of the ring is when kindly bumbling Uncle Bilbo Baggins becomes (for a split second only) a raving demon in its presence. The outstanding cast has made it easy to become involved with the characters and the computer graphics wizardry of Isengard and Rivendell, et. al., is astonishing and almost seamless. Ultimately, any film which, after almost three hours, can leave a viewer exclaiming "No! It can't end there! I want to see what happens next!" is well worth watching. Roll on the sequel!
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Summary: A true classic
Review: The Lord of the rings: the fellowship of the ring was an amazing adventure I loved this movie so much. As a student at The Art instutute In L.A. I'm studying Film and learning to become a future director what I loved about this movie was the cinematography the score (music) and the Visual Effects. I love Fanatsy films alot actually i'm upsest with that genre this movie featured sequences that I would never had thoght could fit you see many of the past fantasy films that I have seen like steven spielberg's Hook and Ridley Scott's Legend don't have so much the adventure type and the action of course i understand that these movies were made in a time when it was not possible to create vast scenery and creatures with alot of detail like today with computers but still they were great movies with awsome storytelling and enjoyable music and i do recomend these movies to as thay made an impact in my life they made me have a love for these kinds of storytelling. The fellowship of the ring had all the kind of stuff I love to see in movies weather it is the score or the special effects it all blends in beautifuly. When I went to go see the first one I knew that I had taken a risk in going to see something that I was not familiar with but I'm a risk taker so I went and saw it after I was in shock and awe by the whole movie I became upsest with the whole Lord of the rings thing. I could not tell you how anticipated to get this DVD I was in I just had to get my hands on it and I have never gotten like this with any movie but this one was so great it was very well put together and well I just thoght it was really cool. I f you are planning on buying this movie do so it is an amazing adventure and if your like me you'll soon find out why I fell in love with this movie in the first place. I give it 100 stars it and 5 thumps up for it is a true classic.
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Summary: A favorite of 2001!
Review: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING was truly an amazing film. One thing that I thought the filmmakers did right was that they did not try to cram all three books into one long movie. Instead, they filmed THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE TWO TOWERS, and THE RETURN OF THE KING separately. Also, they did not try to release all three films at once; they spred out the release of each part. Now, back to THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING. I've read all three novels, and I have to say that they left out some major parts of the book in TFOTR. Of course, I knew that if they tried to film the whole book, then it would have been way too long (probably over five hours or so!), so I guess they wanted to narrow down the timing of the film. Still, TFOTR was absolutely stunning! Even if you have read the books and know what happens, it is still a pleasure to see. There are many visual computerized special effects in THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING and they are all simply breathtaking! Hollywood keeps getting better and better with special effects each year, thanks to the technology of computers. If they tried to make this into a movie 20 or so years ago, it never would have turned out to be as successful or as brilliant! The entire cast so far, does incredibly well. They are all superb and flawless. Some of those acting highlights to watch for include Elijah Wood ("Frodo Baggins"), Sean Astin ("Sam Gamgee"), Ian McKellen ("Gandalf"), and Viggo Mortensen ("Strider"). THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING is not just a movie, but it's a life experience. The script is solidly written. The movie starts out a little slow, but once they go off on the journey to destroy the Ring, the film starts to pick up and it doesn't seem as slow. I already cannot wait for THE TWO TOWERS and THE RETURN OF THE KING. I am highly anticipating the await for those films! Also, I think THE LORD OF THE RINGS will turn out to be a great DVD, when it is time for a DVD release. Think of all the special features they could add to this trilogy! One of the best motion pictures of 2001, and a classic film of the 21st century. Go see THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING! When you leave the theater, you will be wanting more!
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Summary: No words to describe how much Lord of the Rings Rules!!
Review: The Lord of the rings: The fellowship of the rings (Platinum Series Extended Edition Collector's Gift Set) is the best! It has so many extras and is worth the money. If you are a fan of the Lord of the Rings...YOU must get this!! I can wait until the Two Towers comes out cause that movie will be even better!! Go to Lordoftherings.net and see the trailer for the movie, Then you'll know what I'm talking about!!
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