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Summary: Too Long!!
Review: This is good family entertainment complete with a good story line and great anamation. The problem is that it is too long and then it dumps you like Justin did Britney, right on your behind! Wazzzupwitdat?
The movie comes to some resolution when the first part of the journey is complete and this would have made a good stopping point. However the journey continues and somewhere in it the movie ends abruptly.
It is said that this is how the book ends. If that is so I would rather wait until the series is complete so I don't have to be kept hanging.
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Summary: Greatest epic of all time? Probably.
Review: Yeah it's long - it's VERY long - but the beginning of the great Lord of the Rings trilogy couldn't be told in a better style. I would, however, like to respond to the rumors that the movie is faithful to the book. I don't think so...after all, there are many differences between the two. For example, did you know that in the book, after Gandalf left Frodo alone at the Shire to study the lore behind the One Ring, that he was gone for 17 years before returning for good? There are other differences as well, such as the Willow in the Old Forest, Tom Bombadil, and the Barrow Downs being left out of the movie. Also, Arwen did NOT take Frodo to Rivendell like the movie, he was escorted there by Glorfindel, who makes no appearance in the movie at all. But aside from a few nitpicky things like that, this is a fascinating adaptation of the JRRT classic. You can't go wrong, as long as you have a little imagination inside you.
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Summary: Whats With All The Hype?
Review: I seriously do not see what the hype about this movie is.It is horrible.When I saw it at the movies,I had to leave within the first hour.It's that bad.And what's with the time this movie lasts.3 hours!! Movies like this are not supposed to last 3 hours.It's okay for biography movies and stuff to last for 3 hours,but with these types of movies,it is just ridiculous.This movie is a very boring one.There is not even one interesting moment about this movie.Do not see it.It does nothing for you except take away 3 hours of your life. Peace Out.
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Summary: Now I know
Review: ... I was disappointed in this film. I think it would have made a far better animated film in the tradition that Japan's Miyazaki Hayao works in. New Zealand all dolled up and blurred to look like the Shire didn't convince me, though things did get better with the landscape as they go under the mountain where all the dwarves perished. The depiction of the hybrid orcs--like the ones that shoot Boromir full of arrows--is particularly effective. It was a bit of a shock to see the guy who played the evil agent Smith in the Matrix show up as the Elf King, but he actually was quite good. As was Sean Bean as the mighty warrior, Boromir. The music of this film really got on my nerves after a while--it was like an uneven cross between Enya and Wagner. I felt like I was waking up at my own funeral only to find out I was in hell. I did watch this only on DVD, so I can't really say how it compares with the video. But it's obvious that you lose a lot with a film like this once you go from the big screen. So if you have got great home theatre equipment, I'd bet the DVD is the superior way to go. Perhaps this series will grow on me and the next installment will get higher ratings from me. Perhaps I really do need to see them at a local theatre first.
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Summary: Well Done.
Review: A pervious attempt to capture the magic of this classic trilogy was an embarrassment to Tolkien himself. Thankfully, this new attempt to create an onscreen masterpiece has hit the mark. The scenery was amazing and the characters were all very well cast. The formula for an increadible movie was created when Tolkien wrote his books all those years ago and Wingnut Films has created the start of what looks to be a promising and wonderful trilogy. The story itself follows closely to the book, however there are a few deviations and ommisions in the film, but that helps cut down on overdetailing and dragging out scenes. The movie does not ruin the book and the book does not ruin the movie, they actually compliment each other and should be enjoyed together. Whether you are or are not familiar with the story, I highly recommend that you view this movie. It combines an amazing storyline with delightful sights and thrilling action. This is an instant classic that will be enjoyed for many years to come.
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Summary: Horrible horrible movie!!
Review: BORING is the way to describe this movie! It was already established in the prologue how dangerous the ring was. Did the characters really have to ramble on and on and on and on about it for 3 frickin hours? The battle scenes were impressive, but that did not make up for the very boring and worn out storyline. This movie was almost as bad as harry potter.
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Summary: GREAT!!
Review: This is one of the BEST movie I ever see. The casting were great, the CGI were superb, the battle scene are cool. The book were written by J.R.R. Tolkiens(which is superb). Peter Jackson respect Tolkiens world and describe things just as I imagine. I highly recommand it. If you are a die hard Tolkiens fan, you might be disappoint by this movie because the film modify many plotline and sequences(The battle between Arogorn/Friz, Arwen replace Glorfindel, the battle between cave troll, Tom Bombadill disappears, and more), but if Peter Jackson squeeze everything into the story, I would expect it over 10 hours long. After you see the film, if you are inspired to read the books for the first time, I should warn you that movie and books are a totally different medea, so don't blame me if you don't understand the books. A+
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Summary: Good to sleep by, view it for the extras
Review: I missed it in the theatres but since it seemed like most of the reviews for Lord of the Rings were very good I decided to watch it recently on Pay per View. I may just have been tired but I found this movie to be very tedious to watch, I almost shut my TV off. The sets were beautiful, the actors seemed to be well cast (they did a good job of making 5'8" Elijah Wood look 3'8"), the story even seemed sensible but somehow the movie just seemed so very long. From what I've read it is almost completely faithful to the book, which is rare but good, I don't know what I'd change. Why was so much of the story shot with a bluish tint? I don't think I'll be buying it but if I do it'll be to watch in stages and for the extras', those should be really good.
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Summary: Wow!!!
Review: Apparently Middle Earth does exist, because it's been brilliantly captured in The Fellowship of the Rings, the first chapter of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Plenty of other reviews and sources will tell you the details of the story here, so I'll be brief. Frodo Baggins, a hobbit, comes into control of a magical ring that is desired by the powerful warlord who created it. To save Middle Earth, Frodo and many friends including wizards and warriors begin a fateful journey to destroy the ring (which can only be done in the fires of Mount Doom, smack in the middle of the warlord's stronghold). A note -- this is a trilogy, so this is only the beginning of Frodo's journey. I have a friend who was upset by the "ending" of this movie, not understanding that the story really didn't end, only the first chapter -- the remaining chapters are still in production. There's been a lot of debate by fans of Tolkein's book as to whether this story should have ever been told. All I can say in response is that the producers of this film show in every detail that they love and respect Tolkein's vision, and although some elements had to be adjusted to make the story fit the movie limits (to keep this chapter limited to 2 1/2 hours rather than three days, mostly), every effort was made to remain as faithful to Tolkein as possible. This isn't the usual thrown-together Hollywood garbage. It's a loving attempt at telling the story, a serious attempt to do it right. This DVD also comes packaged with tons of behind-the-scenes goodies, all of which are recommended viewing. I especially recommend anyone who thinks that this movie should have never been made watch these making of specials to get a better idea of just how much respect the director has for Tolkein's work. And by the way, there are still two more chapters to come.
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Summary: A masterpiece
Review: I have read the Lord of the Rings trilogy, like I would hope all do before seeing Fellowship, and I believe it an excellent adaptation. Not only does Peter Jackson allow for his cast to give an actual performance, unlike George Lucas, he also does an excellent job of filling in gaps. There wasn't the best of explanations, in the book, of how Gandalf escaped Orthanc, yet Jackson did his best to fill that in. Those who complain and moan about how people compare this to Star Wars, and putting shame to it, it does. Compared to Lord of the Rings, Star Wars is a joke, a mockery of cinema. Special effects in Lord of the Rings aren't done to play around, they're done only to further the storyline. When 12 year-olds review this movie and complain, it's easily equated to being TWELVE. Quit reviewing movies that are aimed at a much higher audience, and as far as people referring to "Viggo Mortsenson's Knight," how about you watch the movie first. He's mentioned by three names total in the movie, at least uee ONE of them to refer to him - Aragorn, Strider or Elissar. Complaints revolving around 'this movie is too long', and 'the movie was too dark', maybe you should also read the books. Every book was well-over 300 pages, which still isn't that long, and to do them justice, obviously, you need a lot of time. Tolkien ultra-purists are going to complain as it is, without Tom Bombadil, which would've likely added 30 or more minutes. As far as being 'too dark', that's the point of this series! Too dark?! That's right, there's a great shadow over the land that is trying to envelope all of Middle-Earth, and it's the job of the Fellowship to try and end it. Comparing this movie to Harry Potter is laughable, because Harry Potter is aimed at children, not an adult. Children shouldn't review adult-oriented themes, because they'll, first, not understand them, even some adults who haven't read the books won't understand the first time around, and second, not comprehend the overall meaning of the actions being taken. Get a clue, whiners.
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