The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring [Region 2]
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In Theaters : 19 December, 2001 |
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring [Region 2] description
In every aspect, the extended-edition DVD of Peter Jackson's epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring blows away the theatrical-version DVD. No one who cares at all about the film should ever need to watch the original version again. Well, maybe the impatient and the squeamish will still prefer the theatrical version, because the extended edition makes a long film 30 minutes longer and there's a bit more violence (though both versions are rated PG-13). But the changes--sometimes whole scenes, sometimes merely a few seconds--make for a richer film. There's more of the spirit of J.R.R. Tolkien, embodied in more songs and a longer opening focusing on Hobbiton. There's more character development, and more background into what is to come in the two subsequent films, such as Galadriel's gifts to the Fellowship and Aragorn's burden of lineage. And some additions make more sense to the plot, or are merely worth seeing, such as the wood elves leaving Middle-earth or the view of Caras Galadhon (but sorry, there's still no Tom Bombadil). Extremely useful are the chapter menus that indicate which scenes are new or extended. Of the four commentary tracks, the ones with the greatest general appeal are the one by Jackson and cowriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, and the one by 10 cast members, but the more technically oriented commentaries by the creative and production staff are also worth hearing. The bonus features (encompassing two complete DVDs) are far superior to the largely promotional materials included on the theatrical release, delving into such matters as script development, casting, and visual effects. The only drawback is that the film is now spread over two discs, with a somewhat abrupt break following the council at Rivendell, due to the storage capacity required for the longer running time, the added DTS ES 6.1 audio, and the commentary tracks. But that's a minor inconvenience. Whether in this collector's gift set (which adds Argonath bookends and a DVD of National Geographic Beyond the Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring) or the unadorned four-disc set, the extended-edition DVD is the Fellowship DVD to rule them all. --David Horiuchi |
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"The Lord of the Rings" is nothing short of brilliance. The story, the imagery, and the messages all convey honesty and realism, despite the fantasy elements. As a long time fan of the entire trilogy and of course "The Hobbit", I was looking forward to the release of this first film for several years after hearing a rumor about its production. Lucky enough to attend the midnight showing, I spent the entire three hours completely strapped to my seat, eyes glued to the screen and fingers gripping my chair. The entire theater was silent, perplexed by the visual and emotional treat in front of them. The joy, evil and pain felt by the characters was very real in such a sense that it seemed everyone was frightened for their lives as Frodo and his companions hid from their first encounter with a black rider. I remember I'd felt like I'd held my breath for the entirety of the film.
To this day, the effect is no less intense. There are folks whose taste in movies didn't usually include fantasy adventures, but they enjoy this anyway. In some cases, they're converted entirely and become obsessed fans.
Peter Jackson's interpretation of what has become a classic is close to perfection. The casting, dialogue, costumes, direction, and disposition of the film are exactly what they should have been. Somehow, Peter and his crew crafted a masterpiece that translates every necessary element from book to screen with ease. This movie (and both of its following chapters) is one of the very few films that continually affect the viewer despite how many times you might have seen it. Even though you might know the story, you can't help but be captivated and amazed at the technical and artistic marvel it is.
As others have already so elegantly stated, the special effects are truly top notch and easily blow everything else out of the water. Unlike other recent films, the effects, live action, speeches and comedy mesh seamlessly. One element doesn't overshadow another. You really get the sense this story is more historical than make believe.
This movie was the beginning of a global phenomenon that ended too soon. But its wonderful message of good triumphing over evil is made immortal, thanks to this intensely fabulous film. |
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