The Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship Of The Ring DVD
Production Year: 2001 - Action/Adventure - Director: Peter Jackson - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring:Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Elijah Wood, Hugo Weaving, Liv Tyler, Andy Serkis, Dominic Monaghan, Marton Csokas, John Rhys-Davies
With THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, director Peter Jackson has achieved a meticulous and captivating adaptation of the first book of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic... more
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Tolkien's trilogy, Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the film that finally showed how extraordinary digital effects could be used t...
Tolkien's trilogy, Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the film that finally showed how extraordinary digital effects could be used t...
who has in his possession a ring... This ring is needed by the evil Lord Sauron to destroy civilisation and plunge the world into complete darkness. In order to p...
trilogy with his distinctly modern sensibilities. Revolving loosely around a brief, heroic brass theme, the composer has infused this epic with a powerful rhythmic thrust and a musical range that encompasses centuries (from the Renaissance pastoralism of "Concerning Hobbits" to the fiery, Prokofiev-influenced drama of "A Knife in the Dark"). Key to his score's sense of mystery and magic are the rich choral passages that are interspersed throughout, some so ominously gothic they make The Phantom Menace's "Duel of the Fates" sound almost sunny by comparison. Enya's contributions ("The Council of Elrond" and the song "May It Be") add a sense of organic tranquillity, but it's Shore's Wagnerian-scaled orchestral score that will long be cherished by admirers of film music and Hobbits alike. --Jerry McCulley
trilogy with his distinctly modern sensibilities. Revolving loosely around a brief, heroic brass theme, the composer has infused this epic with a powerful rhythmic thrust and a musical range that encompasses centuries (from the Renaissance pastoralism of "Concerning Hobbits" to the fiery, Prokofiev-influenced drama of "A Knife in the Dark"). Key to his score's sense of mystery and magic are the rich choral passages that are interspersed throughout, some so ominously gothic they make The Phantom Menace's "Duel of the Fates" sound almost sunny by comparison. Enya's contributions ("The Council of Elrond" and the song "May It Be") add a sense of organic tranquillity, but it's Shore's Wagnerian-scaled orchestral score that will long be cherished by admirers of film music and Hobbits alike. --Jerry McCulley
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Advantages: Brilliant in every aspect Disadvantages: Couple of things left out from the book
J R R Tolkien's epic The Lord of the Rings is one of the most famous series of books ever written. In 2001, New Zealand Director Peter Jackson took the helm to direct the film of the first of the triolgy: The Fellowship of the Ring. It was a monumental project, with fantastic results.
The Plot
There is the One Ring, and the possessor of the Ring has the power to rule everything, destroy everything, and corrupt everything. While it is in existence, ... ...Merry and Pippin, embark on the quest to destroy the Ring, aided by a troop of skilled fighters and adventurers. These are Aragorn the Ranger, Gimli the Dwarf, Legolas the Elf, and Boromir, son of one of the Kings of the land. Their guide for this dangerous quest is Gandalf the Grey Wizard. And dangerous it is, for they must survive the forces of Sauron, evil timeless Dark Lord.
The Cast and Performances
The cast for the films was very carefully ...
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Advantages: Excellent movie and very good DVD extras Disadvantages: Some repetition of interviews
...Extras>
***I have put the DVD Extras first as many people will already have read much about the actual movie! I have also included an updated and expanded version of my original movie opinion; having watched the movie several times I am able to be a little more indepth!***
-Theatrical (PG-13) version of the film – this is the main reason for buying the movie! I am unsure if it truly merits a PG-13 rating as my 11 year olds found it to be ... ...the movie but generally I believe the movie is suitable for 11+. Parts to watch out for that may cause ‘children’ to have nightmares – one scene where Bilbo’s eyes bulge and his tongue goes purple (this is at Rivendell as he asks to have a look at the ring) – my kids actually laughed at this part but it is a little creepy. Legolas’s accurate arrow that you follow right into the Goblin’s skull – YUK!
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09.08.2002
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Lord of my DVD Collection Review ofThe Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship Of The Ring DVDby
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Advantages: The movie, the DVD extras, the price Disadvantages: None
...when it came out onto the cinemas but now that it has been released on DVD with a disk full of extras, I am doing another one to tell you all about them.
This opinion is basically an update of my old one but now that it is out on a 2-disk DVD set, Ciao have given it a separate category, so it is legal.
Anyway, I have had to correct loads of typo's from my old one and changed a few lines, so the work is there...LOL
~~~~~~MOVIE REVIEW~~~~~~
Lord ... ...3 hours worth.
The question being, is it really worth sitting there for nearly 3 whole hours while your backside slowly goes numb to see.
The answer: Absolutely
This movie is nothing short of fantastic, the wonderful all star cast including Elijah Wood (The Faculty, Forever young), Viggo Mortenson (A Perfect Murder, Daylight), Liv Tyler (Armageddon, One night at McCools), Cate Blanchett (The Gift, Bandits) and Hugo Weaving (the matrix, Pricilla ...
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Advantages: Enticement to watch subsequent parts of the trilogy Disadvantages: Special features lacks details of life in New Zealand
The haunting voice of Cate Blanchett provided the setting for this film. She presented the story of the creation, disappearance and finally the discovery of that 'evil' ring.
Not having read the book, I was not too enthusiastic about watching the film. Nor am I a fan of scifi, fantasy nor the violence I associated with the film. Thus far for the past few years, I had refused to watch this at the cinema. It wasn't until the final installment of the ... ...watching the last part of the trilogy. I was greatly surprised by its effect on me.
Synopsis
As mentioned before, the haunting voice of Cate set the scene for us, provided us with the history of the all powerful ring, where it is currently held by Bilbo Baggins, a very old but adventurous hobbit. Owning the ring had kept him young looking but felt his age no doubt. He decided to leave his village and left everything to his nephew Frodo ...
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29.01.2004
My Preciousssss DVD Review ofThe Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship Of The Ring DVDby
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Advantages: Great Action, Great Acting Just Great Disadvantages: Sound possibly
...fortunate to find it on the shelves, expecting to have been sold out almost immediately with retailers using the usual hype trick of under ordering so that they could say it sold out in record time. Instead I found plenty of copies available in my local WHSmith. I picked it up and took it to the counter and got a free poster all for the reasonable price of £18.99. I have spoken to a friend who bought it at HMV Manchester for £19.99 without the free ... ...box. Disc 1 contains the full 171 minute film and disc 2 contains a veritable plethora of special features. The Film ******** The film, is of course based on the trilogy of books by Mr J R Tolkien. Apparently, in 1969 Tolkien got into financial difficulties and sold the rights to any movie for a mere £10, 000. His surviving son an heir Christopher Tolkien might be a little green around the gills these days. Regardless of the lack of input from the ...
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The Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship Of The Ring DVD
Main specs
Actor(s): Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Elijah Wood, Hugo Weaving, Liv Tyler, Andy Serkis, Hugo Weaving, Dominic Monaghan, Marton Csokas, John Rhys-Davies
Director(s): Peter Jackson
Genre: Action & Adventure
Classification: Parental Guidance
Production Year: 2001
Running Time: 2 hours 51 minutes
Franchise Name: Lord Of The Rings
Video Category: Feature Film
Country Of Origin: United States of America
Plot: Set in Middle-Earth many many years ago, this is the story of a young Hobbit named Frodo, who has in his possession a ring... This ring is needed by the evil Lord Sauron to destroy civilisation and plunge the world into complete darkness. In order to prevent this, Frodo must find a way to the Mount of Doom and destroy the ring.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date: 07/11/2005
No of Discs: 2
Catalogue No: EDV 9169
Barcode: 5017239191695
Production Designer: Grant Major
Screenwriter: Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Barrie M. Osborne
Composer: Howard Shore
Subject: J.R.R. Tolkien
Featured: Peter Jackson, J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert Shaye
Executive Producer: Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Michael Lynne, Mark Ordesky, Robert Shaye
Director of Photography: Andrew Lesnie
Music: Enya
Producer: Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson, Robert Shaye, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Tim Sanders, Fran Walsh
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Costume Designer: Ngila Dickson
Writer: J.R.R. Tolkien
Languages
Main Language: English
Subtitle Language: English
Technical information
Special Features: Welcome To Middle Earth, Quest For The Ring, A Passage To Middle Earth, Ten Minute Behind The Scenes Preview Of Lord Of The Rings The Two Towers, Original Theatrical Trailers, TV Spots, Enya May It Be Music Video, Preview Of Electronic Arts Video Game The Lord Of The Rings The Two Towers, An Inside Look At The Special Extended DVD Edition Of Lord Of The Rings The Fellowship Of The Rings, 15 Web Links
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital EX 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Surround
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital EX 5.1 Surround English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Surround English
DVD Description
With THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, director Peter Jackson has achieved a meticulous and captivating adaptation of the first book of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy trilogy. The setting is Middle-earth, a mythological land populated by elves, dwarves, humans, and the gentle, diminutive hobbits upon whom the story centers. One hobbit, Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), unexpectedly comes into possession of an ancient magical ring so powerful it invariably corrupts anyone who wears it. In order to prevent the ring's erstwhile owner, the dark lord Sauron, from reclaiming the ring and taking over Middle-earth, a motley band of comrades set out to destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom, where it was forged. Included in the group are Frodo and hobbits Sam (Sean Astin), Merry (Dominic Monoghan), and Pippin (Billy Boyd); the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen); human warriors Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) and Boromir (Sean Bean); the dwarf Gimli (John Rhys-Davies); the elf Legolas (Orlando Bloom). Along the way, they wage battle with monsters, demons, and Sauron's evil minions, all brought to life by spectacular digital technology. Jackson's grandiose production represents the first of three films that he wrote and directed, derived from Tolkien's beloved novels. Fourteen months in the making, at a cost of $270 million, all three installments were filmed at once in New Zealand where diverse landscapes lend themselves particularly well to the mystical realm of Middle-earth. The story continues with THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS and THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
Award information
BAFTA: Best Achievement In Special Effects 2001 (Production Team)
BAFTA: Best Direction 2001 (Peter Jackson)
Professional reviews
Review: "...Jackson has captured something of the depth, breadth, and melancholy grandeur of Tolkien's vision. And that is magic, indeed..." (Box Office, p.59, 01/02/2002)
"...Well-made and well-cast....Masterfully paced and one of those rewarding movies that seems to get better as it progresses..." (Hollywood Reporter, p.8-82, 04/12/2001)
"...The playful spookiness of Mr. Jackson's direction provides a lively, light touch..." (New York Times, p.E1, 19/12/2001)
"...FELLOWSHIP is the real deal, a movie epic that pops your eyes out, piles on thrills and fun, and yet stays intimately attuned to character..." (Rolling Stone, p.55-6, 17/01/2002)
"...Jackson has translated the best-loved fantasy novel of our age into a commanding screen adventure, one with a sense of human terror and danger and grit under its nails..." (Sight and Sound, p.49-52, 01/02/2002)
"...A faithful and visually spectacular adaptation of the first volume in Tolkien's trilogy....RINGS has moment of edge-of-the-seat excitement..." (USA Today, p.8E, 21/12/2001)
"...[The film] looks to please the book's legions of fans with its imaginatively scrupulous rendering of the tome's characters and worlds on the screen....McKellen delivers Gandalf with great relish and gusto..." (Variety, p.31-6, 10/12/2001)
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