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Summary: Spectacularly mundane
Review: This movie was one of the most prodigious wastes of time and money I've had the misfortune of suffering in my 28 years of earthly existence.It was way too slow moving, and the pacing was way off, with trivial scenes being dragged out interminably while important sequences were rushed unceremoniously through. The scenes between Gandalf and Saruman were a joke (hey look, Saruman is putting good ol' Gandalf through a blender, lookit him spin !). And that fire monster (Balrog was it ?) looked like a ridiculous cross between the computer generated Malebolgia in Spawn and the devil-dogs in Ghostbusters. And don't even get me started on the way Cate Blanchett's character looked during her "evil" transformation. She looked less lifelike than the obviously computer generated characters in Final Fantasy, for crying out loud ! I'll admit the scenery was pretty in a few scenes. But even then the camerawork left a lot to be desired. And what's up with that laughable Scottish score during the later part of the movie. I began to fear that I was watching another Highlander sequel, then started to wish I was, because bad as those were, they couldn't come close to how bad this movie was.
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Summary: Horrible!
Review: This movie was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The editing in the movie was done horribly, often showing too much of one scene and not enough of another. The movie ran way too long; it left me checking my watch throughout the entire viewing. The dialogue was often boring, monotonous, and repetitive. I, for one, am glad that this film did not win the Oscar award for Best Picture. Save your money for something worth your time.
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Summary: Cinematography, acting, scripting ... excellent!
Review: This movie was perhaps the best I saw in 2001, save "Gosford Park"; the story is legendary (as it should be, in my humble opinion) and this movie did a remarkable job of staying true to it. In addition, the location, costumes, and makeup transport the viewer to Middle Earth and make one feel as if they are part of the action as an impartial narrator. Peter Jackson has assembled an excellent cast of talented and true-to-the-books characters, and his astute cast shines throughout this epic adventure. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Okay
Review: This movie was pretty good. I read the first two books, and I thought the first one was better. The only thing that happens in the 2nd book is Aragorn and friends wander around aimlessly. This movie just wasn't as good as it could have been. My first peev is the action scenes: was Peter JAckson even on set? It's like they gave a hobo a camera and had him run around with it. The effects were brilliant, but we didn't get to see them clearly for more than half a second. Watching a simple action scene should not give you a headache. They did in this. Elijah Wood's girlish acting just [made me mad], the only one who seemed to know what he was doing was Ian McKellan, who died half way through. don't worry, he comes back in #2. Go see this at your own risk
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Summary: What a [ploy]!
Review: This movie was released on DVD with great fanfare just a few months ago. They knew they were going to do an extended length release then - they've already predicted how many first release purchasers will repurchase. Dispicable.
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Summary: #1 Movie! :-)
Review: This movie was so cool! At first I didn't want to see it but when I came out, I wanted to watch it a thousand more times. This should be rated 5+ because of some of the hot guys in there! The action and fantasy kept me interested the entire time! I'm so happy I saw it and I can't wait to buy it on DVD!
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Summary: so blimmin good
Review: this movie was so good. i watch it vry night. elijah wood & orlando bloom r so hot!! and i cant wait to buy the game, the extended version, and i cant wait til two towers is out!! i rate it 5 stars, becuz it was the best movie ive ever cn!!!
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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: AARRGHHH! THE ENDING!!!!!!!!!
Review: This movie was so wonderful and grandeur! EXCEPT FOR THE STUPID ENDING! YUK! (I'm 38 and a movie hound, by the way)
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Summary: utterly uh mazing!!!!!!
Review: This movie was spectacular, it has to be the best movie i've seen in about 7 years... i never saw it in the theater, or read the books, and when i first watched the dvd, my mouth was literaly agape, i was so surprised by how good it was. The acting, directing, and cinematography was outrageous, i really dont understand why it didnt sweep the oscars, it was ten times better than "a beautiful mind". The ensemble cast was terrific, i especially liked Viggo Mortensen as Aragon, and Ian Mckellan as Gandalf. Even the smaller roles, like Legolas, played by Orlando Bloom, and Galadrial, portrayed by Cate Blanchette, were so well acted. This is a movie choc full of wizards, fire-breathing monsters, and elves, yet somehow the world of Middle-Earth was totally believable. I usually hate fantasy movies, i mean, "Harry Potter", what the hell was that?? But honestly, this movie was sublime, everything about it was perfect. i think 50 years from now, it will continue to blow people away, just like it has to me..
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