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Summary: This Movie Is Stunning!
Review: I don't really like to write many reviews so I'll make mine extremely short. "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is a long, but stunning, movie that is a must-own on DVD! In fact the Special Extended DVD Edition of this movie is even better, of course longer because of the brilliant extra/added scenes, and more exciting to watch than the original version. You should buy the Extended DVD Edition of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" because it is excellent to own if you are a fan of "Lord of the Rings" movie-trilogy! I own both versions of "Fellowship of the Ring" and like them both very much!
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Summary: Stunning!
Review: Special Effects: 5/5
Music (Score): 5/5
Cinematography: 5/5
Acting: 5/5This movie is completely stunning in every way! The only problem I have with this movie is that its pretty long. But, other than that, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is the best movie that was released in theatres in the year 2001 and stands as one of the best movies ever made! The special effects make movie-history while the music (score) enhances the movie very well. The cinematography is very well-done and the acting is superb (not overly dramatized like you see in many other movies). "The Fellowship of the Ring" is a movie that I highly recommend you buy on DVD! In fact the Special Extended DVD Edition of "Fellowship of the Ring" is even better than the original version! Even though it is longer than the original version, because it has many extra/added scenes, that doesn't matter because it is more exciting to watch than the original version!
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Summary: The First of Our Generation's Greatest Epic
Review: I first approached this film back in 2001 with much curiousity, excitment, and ignorance. I had never heard of Tolkein, nor had I read the books on which it was based. I knew "The Hobbit" from the old animated film and knew what a hobbit was, for the most part. All I knew about "Lord of the Rings" was that it involved, of course, hobbits, wizards, magic and sorcery, and all other sorts of mystical creatures and ideas. I knew the film was the one to see in 2001, that it was a massive undertaking and also a film of some magnitude--EPIC magnitude is more like it. With the release of "The Fellowship of the Rings," I found it hard to latch onto the excitment that seemed to drive alot of my friends wild (they already being Tolkein-accquainted). So I saw it, and was dazzled by the opening prologue. The subsequent scenes surrounding the noble little hobbits and visiting Gandalf left me cold, though. It all seemed much too sweet except for some moments of darkness. I was getting bored and could feel the seconds passing. What I had was the unfortunate disadvantage of being unfamiliar with the books, so I wasn't able to get excited seeing the pages of the book come to life (as I had been during the "Harry Potter" movies) even during the slower moments. Things started to get more interesting as "the nine" came to the shire to hunt Frodo, and the young hobbits run into "Strider" (aka Aragorn) who takes them to Rivendale, the dwelling of the elfs. From here on as the fellowship comes together, and they descend into the dwarf mines, the action peeks and doesn't let up until the final, heroic and stirring climax. It must certinaly take a while for unfamiliars like myslef to really engage themselves into the story of "Lord of the Rings." There are alot of names, faces, and places to keep in check so you can recall them later. But even when I was turning in my seat I knew I was watch something important, something that I and anyone else who saw it would remember when other films are forgotten. It just seemed very naturally venerable. I couldn't really appreciate it, though, until about 2 minutes into "The Two Towers," the 2002 second installment of the "Rings" trilogy. Only then did I really start to regognize the intimacy and supreme attention to detail that went into these films. Theye are magnificent achievements of spectacle, but also of storytelling and drama. By watching "Two Towers" I really started to get involved into the plight of the characters, so I was able to revisit "Fellowship" with more appreciation. Up until beginning work on "Rings," director Peter Jackson had only done a few, smaller-scale horror films, so you really have to admire him for taking on such a massive project that demanded such skill and also appreciation from its makers. Jackson and his team have that skill and also that appreciation, and what he has done with the movies is incredible. He deserves much more credit than anyone can give him. Looking at "Fellowship of the Ring" now, I would still say it's the least of the three individual films. It's a bit episodic and seems lengthy in its introduction of characters and story elements (and I still think the early scenes in the shire are just a little too sweet and fanciful for my tastes). Those minor quibblings aside, though, it's much better to observe all three movies as a whole. Only then do you realize what an essential place they have in film history, and that perhaps "Lord of the Rings" is indeed the greatest fantasy epic ever made. I think every generation deserves an epic--an adventure that filmgoers will identify with long down the road. Like it or not, for this generation, "Lord of the Rings" is that epic.
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Summary: Best Ever!!!
Review: I think that this movie is really worth it. I love all the cast and Peter is amazing. Before when I read the books I got bored because they're so damn long. Peter made it shorter and more interesting. (especially with Orlando Bloom in it)
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Summary: Lord of the Rings; Fellowship of the Ring (special editition
Review: Completely worth it to buy the special edition of this movie - it has a lot of neat things that you'll love if you enjoy the movie.
And this movie should be enjoyed by all - it is brilliant in many ways, along with the story.
A great movie.
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Summary: The Moose Hole - 'Fellowship' Begins Wonderful Journey
Review: J.R.R. Tolkein couldn't have even fathomed that the magical world he dreamed up would be embraced around the world like it is today. Who would imagine that men and women from all corners of the world would be embracing hobbits, elves, and dwarves? The classic fantasy book series has gathered legions of fans over the years since their original release in the 1950's and that swarm is expected to grow with the release of the first film based on the series. But many doubts are raised among the Tolkein followers such as the no-name director heading the project and the lack of star power behind many of the roles. New Line studio is hoping these dilemmas will be quelled by the impending release especially with the $300 million price tag hanging over their heads for all three films. Those executives should have nothing to worry about granting that the film stays true to the classic books they were based on. If not, a great uproar will be heard round the world! Okay, that may be a little extreme but you get the idea. The story set in the land of Middle Earth follows the adventures of a young hobbit who inherits a mystical ring that could bring about the end of the world. Frodo Baggins, an ambitious young hobbit, wishes to venture outside the Shire, the home he has known all his life, to experience the wonders of the world much like his Uncle Bilbo did. One night his wish comes true but he gets more then he bargained for. When his uncle leaves the Shire to live out the rest of his life, he gives a ring he discovered years ago to his nephew for safe keeping. But as the wise wizard Gandalf the Grey finds out, the ring is actually the Ring of Power that, if in the wrong hands, could bring about the end of Middle Earth. Frodo must now travel take the ring and through it into the fires of Mount Doom, deep within the lands of Mordor, home to the evil Saruron, where it was once created. Along the troubling journey, he encounters new friends, challenging obstacles, and terrifying enemies. The story of The Fellowship of the Ring sticks relatively true to its source outside of few instances here and there that aren't that noticeable outside of the true Tolkein legion of fans. The pacing of the film goes slowly in parts, which burdens the film a lot, before picking up in big action sequences before slowing down once again. As it was said before, the cast is a relatively bunch of no names which brought fear to some fans of the fantasy series but luckily those fears are not realized here. Elijah Wood seems born for the role of Frodo Baggins outside of his relatively short size. Wood does a wonderful job at presenting an emotionally conflicting character who is afraid of the future but does what he must do to prevent evil from taking control of the world. Ian McKellen, who performs as Gandalf the Grey, is nothing short of spectacular in this role. The audience really connects with the grandfather-like character which makes his final scene the film all the more heart-breaking. Roles by other members of the cast will have to be determined later on in The Two Towers as their roles aren't as expanded as the previously mentioned two. But from what could be seen so far in this film, they do an excellent job and fans shouldn't expect less in the next two installments. Overall, Tolkein's vision is fully realized in The Fellowship of the Ring in all its hobbit and elfish glory. The feature does have its share of problems but there is enough good material to outbalance any squabbles made about it. Such complaints would include the nearly three hour time length that feels dragged out by the end. Cutting it down by fifteen minutes probably wouldn't have hurt the feature but by the looks of the overall appearance of The Fellowship, Jackson seems to know what he is doing. Another problem is that the film tends to slow down quite a few times after large action sequences especially the journey through the mine. Other then those instances, The Fellowship of the Ring is a fabulous start to a film series with huge expectations. Those expectations should be met and exceeded by The Two Towers next year.
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Summary: This trilogy grows and gets better.
Review: The first of the series LOTR's was a slightly better than average movie, but an excellent adaption of the books. This trilogy actually gets better as it goes along. Once I had both enjoyed and suffered through LOTR I, I was able to savor most of FELLOWSHIP, but there were parts that just made me want to take a nap. I am not a fan of extremely long camera shots of facial expressions, especially given the limited range of expressions emotted by some of the hobbits in particular. Liv tyler also only had one facial expression, her poker face. I give LOTRF 4 stars and RETURN OF THE KING 5 stars. The special effects and the masterful battle sceens are an absolute WOW!
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Summary: Who says it didnt fallow the book???
Review: Like many other LOTR movie fans, I am sick of hearing people say that the Fellowship movie didn't fallow the book. IT WAS CLOSE ENOUGH! I have read the book, and everything they left out in the movie was just a bunch of fluff that did NOT really effect the story at all. I suggest you buy the movie AND read the book, that way you get the best of both worlds. Peter Jackson did an excellent job, because if he had added all that "fluff" in, the movie would have been 4 hours long, and half of it would just be boring. So love the movie, and the book!
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Summary: Best example of the art form
Review: This movie is perhaps the best example so far of what the new technologies have enabled the art form of film to become. Having a copy of this at home to watch whenever the spirit moves us can easily lead us to spend too much time living in another world. Where is the benefit? Are we amusing ourselves to death as Neil Postman suggests?
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Summary: A Trilogy Review
Review: I decided to hold off reviewing this beloved epic until I have seen it in its entirety and now that I have I confidently and enthusiastically cry out a big WOW for the most impressive epic film ever made. Every single aspect of this film is infused with Peter Jackson's (director) ingenious and exquisite vision. The colossal production is very evident throughout the trilogy and the mesmerizing special effects are exactly that ... mesmerizing. Filming this epic in one shot was perhaps the most brilliant idea Peter Jackson had for this film. Over the past three years, every December fans take off from where we left off the previous year without feeling a discrepancy here or there in the characters, the landscape or pace. It's as if we were suspended in the no-time zone for a year after year ready to experience the magic of the Ring. The ensemble cast is magnificent as well. I cannot pick favorites (even though I loved Sam Gamgee) for that every single actor did an outstanding job depicting his/her character and together they played an ethereal symphony Beethovenian in caliber. J. R. R. Tolkien's characters represented the full gamut of human nature and Peter Jackson was able to recreate that on the screen with stark detail. From the peace-loving, innocent hobbits to the evil and sinister Orcs lies the perpetually confused, unpredictable man. The epic in a way represents the microcosm of life: a perpetually peculiar battle between perceived good and perceived evil. Fall from grace, confusion, dilemmas, hard decisions, community strength, courage and triumph are some of the many underlying themes of this universally adored work of art. Some people have dismissed this film as a "fantasy flick", but in reality it is an epic with an incredible impact like that of Ben Hur's, Spartacus' and Gladiator's combined! This film is one of my all time favorites and I do recommend it to all.
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