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Summary: A work of art
Review: I really don't think LOTR could be called the greatest movie of all time, but certainly the greatest fantasy movie. Is it better than Star Wars? I don't know, it's hard to compare a space opera to a pure fantasy. I do know that Lucas was "heavily influenced" by LOTR. I won't say he stole from it, but just look at the similarities..I am a fan of the trilogy. I read it first in the 8th grade, then in my twenties, then again last year because I knew Peter Jackson was making it into a series of films. I had forgotten a lot, (I'm 40 now) and reading it this last time was the most enjoyable of all. LOTR is truly an epic, grand tale. I know a lot of people find the books boring in parts. Yes, Tolkien could spend ten pages just describing a forest, but it really makes you feel like you are there. People must have the attention span of gnats nowadays. LOTR-THE FILM is definitely not boring. It is an action film. If you want the full backstory and character development, read the book, it has plenty. I actually like the slow parts in the book, they break up the chase\battle scenes. I've heard people complain that the movie is just chase\battle\pause, over and over. This is a story about a perilous quest, what do you expect? And it is a LONG quest, Frodo has a lot further to go at the end of this film. If you haven't read the books, believe me, it just gets better! The film has quite a few scary images, but LOTR is not a children's book, it's a serious story about the corruption of power, filled with horror, war and despair but with an ultimately uplifting ending. I loved everything about the movie, with the exception of the giant crumbling staircase sequence in Moria. That wasn't in the book and just seemed like something out of an Indiana Jones flick. Other than that, Jackson's vision of Middle Earth was pretty much exactly like what I pictured in my mind. And I didn't miss Tom Bombadil a bit. I've seen it twice now and enjoyed it just as much on the repeat viewing. Acting, special effects, costume design, cinematography, and especially sound are all top notch. Jackson and crew truly did Tolkien's work justice, and accomplished what many thought to be an impossible task. I'll be buying the DVD for sure. I can't wait for "The Two Towers". It'll be interesting to see how they bring the Ents to life.
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Summary: Too bad the rating thing does'nt go up to 100 STARS!!
Review: And I would give it 100 stars because that has got to be the BEST (by far) movie I have ever seen and ever will see!! It is most extrodonary. They (crew) did wonderfully on the special effects. That All-Star cast was dazzling!! Anybody should see this movie. Except for this one thing: I find that for people who have not read the book, it could be a bit difficult to understand. But it depends on who the person is. To not spoil the fun, I would read the book first. I read it 4 ( The hobbit and The Trilogy) times already and am on my 5th. I have seen the movie 5 times, and have read (and bought) everything there is about the movie and the books, including the soundtrack, the official movie guide, J.R.R.Tolkeins pictures and more!!!!!!! I was only a bit suprised to see that they chose the filming spot to be my home country : New Zealand! Well maybe I am not so suprised, it is a perfect place. It is as close to middle-earth as possible. But leave the youngsters at home. This is no cheesy "Harry Potter" alike, much more detailed( and much more of a plot, I might add) If your kid BEGS you to see it, then I suggest you let them see the 1978 cartoon version. It is good for the kids. So , what are you waiting for? GO and WATCH IT FOR YOURSELF!!!!!!! A must-see! 100 * Stars! p.s. the next two, 'The Two Towes" and "Return of The King" promise to be just as good maybe even better! *
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Summary: One Movie to rule them all
Review: As I sat in the movie theatre, crammed in from both sides by japanese tourists, american kids, and children and adults of all shapes and sizes, i looked around and marveled at the number of people inside the cinema. As the lights darkened, and the film began, the clear, mystical voice of Lady Galadriel filled my head. The magic had started, and it wasn't going to end. I had not read the book before witnessing this movie, but I can safely say that the movie will not only appeal to those who have read the book. Despite being fast-paced, complex and mystical in its own way, people who are not die-hard Tolkein fans will still love this movie. Nor is it a brainless action movie with fight after fight. Moments of sentimentality and tenderness, of power and greatness, and of the power of temptation override this movie, making it an emotional as well as a physical rollercoaster. In particular, Viggo Mortensen, a relatively unknown talent, puts in a stunning and moving performance as the wise, brave and noble human Aragorn, supported by almost equally fine performances from Ian Mckellen as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as the ever-innocent Frodo. Special effects and excellently thought-out moments of suspense and tension pepper this movie and no doubt contribute to the 13 Oscar Nominations this film recently received. Having seen this film, it now steals my number one film spot from Moulin Rouge (another stunning movie). Movies like Harry Potter, which I thought good when seeing it, simply pale in comparison to this epic, moving, and breathtaking journey. I went to Middle Earth and back in two hours 58 minutes. Just for people who don't like long movies; this movie does not seem long at all. When compared with three-hour movies like Pearl Harbour, Titanic and Meet Joe Black, which I swore I would die before being made to sit through again, (even though, as I am at the emotional age of 14, Brad Pitt appealed to me ;) ) it is a positively enlightening experience and most people will notice things the second time round which are very interesting yet peripheral details. It just shows the thought which went into the movie. And for those who didn't like the movie? We all find our magic in different places.
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Summary: Incedible experience
Review: Having been a Tolkien fan since I was a child I had such impossibly high expectations for this movie. I knew if it failed it would fail miserably. But it absolutely blew me away. The actng and effects were flawless and I cannot wait for the huge battles of the sequels. It's a shame that the DVD won't be out until August but from what I hear it will be worth the wait, as apparently it will be an even longer version than the one in the cinema. I've seen this film 3 times and cannot recommend it enough. Roll on Christmas 2002.
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Summary: Ian McKellen gives us the performance of a lifetime!!
Review: I finally saw "The Lord of the Rings" in the theater not too long ago, and I thought that it was not just a good movie. Oh, no! It was a GREAT movie! This first chapter in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, "The Fellowship of the Ring", followed the book excellently, with plenty of action and astounding special effects! As for the acting, I have to give a lot of credit to Ian McKellen portraying the wizard Gandalf. One of the absolute best McKellen performances that I have seen since "X-Men"! The other actors, including Elijah Wood (Frodo), Liv Tyler (Arwen), Viggo Mortensen (Stryder), Sean Astin (Sam), and Ian Holm (Bilbo) gave great performances alongside Ian McKellen. "The Fellowship of the Ring" takes place after the story of Bilbo Baggins in "The Hobbit". This time, it concerns Frodo Baggins (Wood), a hobbit that unexpectedly gets a mysterious ring that overpowers all others, etc. But this ring is no ordinary ring...this ring can control everything in the world! Frodo's longtime friend and mentor Gandalf (McKellen) knows all about this ring and tells Frodo that it must be destroyed from where it was made from. And during the film, Frodo volunteers to destroy the ring, and a fellowship of nine, including Gandalf and a ranger named Stryder (Mortensen) is formed in order to destroy the cursed ring. In conclusion, this first chapter has it all! Great storytelling and a top-notch cast led by Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood! I cannot wait for "The Two Towers" (due in Christmas, 2002) and "The Return of the King" (due in Christmas, 2003)! This is definitely a DVD must-have for any "Lord of the Rings" fan!
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Summary: The most spectacular movie of 01
Review: I absolutely fell in love with the lord of the rings, I've been looking for a wonderfully well made movie and i have finally found one! The story follows close to the book. Thanks to this movie i was able see every thing visually,And it had far exceeded my expectations from when i had read the book. The Beautifully made sound track fit perfectly with the atmospheric of the movie.
This is one of the greatest movies made for 2001, i look forward to the up coming movies: The Two Towers, and The Return of The King. Here are my ratings to the...
LOTR, The Fellowship Of The Rings Cinematic Movie : *****
LOTR, The Fellowship Of The Rings Soundtrack : *****
LOTR, The Fellowship Of The Rings Box set Books : *****
Other LOTR items : *****
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Summary: ...Awesome!
Review: I think the title of this rating says it all. I have read the book and I say for those who haven't read it, see the movie instead!! That is the best part of this movie, you don't have to read the book to understand the movie.
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Summary: BORING!!
Review: When I saw comercials it locked good. So I took my friends to see it and all of the liked it but I thought it was stupid. The movie just keeps draging. Yeah it is loyal to the book but it is just so slow moving. I had never really slept through a movie in my life but this I did for at least 30min. But I will admit the visual effects are wonderful and sometimes creepy, the music was also neat and somethings were kind of dark and gave a nice scary touch to the film. Still, nothing will beat Jurassic Park 3 and Harry Potter.
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Summary: Wow is the only word.
Review: Could this be the best movie released in 2001? I think it is. It is true to the book, all except for the beginning. It starts out from the middle of the book, considering all of the back-stories to coincide with it. The characters were portrayed very accurately, and all the ingenious speech is included. Of course, the movie has scenes that were and were not in the book, as well as some of them deleted from it also. The computer graphics used were tremendous and most awesome. Of many people, it left me in awe, which is a little unusual for a big budget film. The ending was awesome, and anyone who had not even heard of the trilogy could tell that there was going to be more to it than just "Fellowship of the Ring".
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Summary: fantastic
Review: one of the greatest films that i have seen in a long time. Peter Jackson has condencsed middle earth into a world that sucks you in and does not let go until the final moment
Some people have complained about the way that the film ends but really that is the start of the second book. a year is a long to wait on the next one but at least we don't have to wait for three years, just like the Star Wars saga. this film contains the pure darkness of the empire strrikes back and has mixed it with the likes of gladaitor and other huge epics. with the prospect of huge action scenes to follow in both the two towers and the return of the king, i am sure that we are all in for a treat these following christmases
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