The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Full Screen Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Full Screen Edition)
Movie Review: One Ring to Rule Them All ... and in the Darkness Bind Them?
Summary: 5 Stars
We see the history of Middle Earth and how evil almost triumphed and at the moment of triumph the evil one is cut short. Some things that are best remembered are forgotten in time. The story which is adjusted for a different media than the book must in was being different in form and timing. However the essence of the book is captured in this story of the fait of Middle earth and man is placed in the hands of a mild rather small creature called a hobbit. Galadriel," For the time would soon come when hobbits would shape the fortunes of all."
Defiantly need to see the extended version as even then many things were left out as Tom Bomadil. The story goes much smoother than trying to make sense form the theatrical version to someone who has not read the book.
I will not go through the story as the thrill of discovery is worth the viewing however they could not have picked better actors for each character. Especially Christopher Lee. He adds richness to the character of Saruman. Gandalf reminds Frodo to spare Gollum as Bilbo did. At other times as in Bible stories evil intentions can bring about good situations.
There is a great attention to detail; many times they go out of the way to match description of the book. At other times the add what is needed to show the tale.
The movie is fun to watch and interesting. What you may not see so readily is that the formula is that described by Joseph Campbell of the coming of age of a hero that does not realize he is until he must be proven.
The special features of the extended edition help understand what they tried to accomplish yet it does not really add or subtract from the tale.
Movie Review: Disappointing
Summary: 2 Stars
The package itself was not disappointing, the movie treatment of the book feel far short of my expectations.Movie Review: It all starts here!
Summary: 5 Stars
The start of a magnificent trilogy! Even though the extended version is extremely long, the movie is extremely worth it. Graphics are amazing and the fight scenes make it even better!Movie Review: You Don't Know What You're Missing!
Summary: 5 Stars
For the longest time, I kept myself a considerable distance from "Lord of the Rings". But then, very slowly, I started to become interested. Finally I was convinced to watch the first DVD--all the way, from the beginning to the end--just to see what I would think of it.
To my amazement, I loved it! It was awesome--a bit violent in some areas for my tastes, but still awesome! I fell in love with Frodo and Sam (I am now officially a fan of Elijah Wood, and a fan of Sean Astin), and I was also intrigued by Gandalf and Aragorn, and the overall plot was quite fascinating. Even the music was incredible.
As soon as the movie was over, I had an overwhelming urge to watch the other two movies. I've now seen "The Two Towers", and a little bit of "Return of the King", and I can't understand why I ever disliked the LOTR series in the first place.
I very highly recommend this DVD to anyone who's a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien, and a fan of fantasy in general. The only negative thing I have to say is that some scenes may be a little too frightening for small children. But if you're over the age of 13, you'll really get a thrill out of this movie! I know I have.
Movie Review: Great movies!
Summary: 5 Stars
The extended edition is where it's at. If you like Lord of the Rings then you have to get the extended editions of the movies. This product was great.