I've just bought this Lord of the Rings trilogy collection on blu-ray, and I was excited to get it. It is truly wonderful. I've already tried all three movies, and the video transfers are wonderful, the best among them is the picture of the Return of the King, the third movie, but all movies look and sound very good on the ultimate format. The special features are very interesting, although not as expanded, as the special features of the extended versions, but I still find them very interesting. So, ultimately, I can't recommend this boxset enough both for the lovers of Blu-ray, and for the fans of the trilogy.

Lord of The Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring - I'm one of those people some movie freaks hate...I always compare movies to the book. In this case even though Peter Jackson had to cut some things for times sake, he still managed to capture the essence of the Lord of the Rings. If you love fantasy and I mean good fantasy (any reader knows that it's not hard to find fantasy only good fantasy) you will love this movie, or let me say these movies. From the first moments of The Fellowship of the Ring till the close of The Return of the King there not a false step. To be able to say that about a movie, and that it is said by a book lover, who loved these books is more amazing than some people will appreciate.

The Lord of The Rings trilogy movies are spectacularly made. Buy this classic trilogy if you love action, adventure, comedy and love. These three movies directed by Peter Jackson are masterpieces. The landscapes and cities are incredible works of art, and the footage of New Zealand is beautiful. Join the journey with four hobbits as they attempt to destroy the ring of power in Mount Doom, the mountain from which it was made. Phenomenal movies!!

Lord of The Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring - Sod off, Harry Potter. This is how a fantasy film should be made. J.R.R Tolkien`s masterpiece gets the screen treatment it truly deserves and the result is an impact audiences haven`t felt since George Lucas blew us away with Star Wars or the Wachowski brothers stunned us with The Matrix.
Had the film been a Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay collaboration, it would have had daft action, silly characters and terrible dialogue. Thank God for Peter Jackson, the ONLY man who could pull this off. He gives us time to get to know the characters, avoids a big cast and chooses old-timers and newcomers, making the best ensemble piece since The Usual Suspects. It`s also the best movie Sean Astin`s ever done since The Goonies.
Pete also tries to keep as much of the book in the film as possible. Tom Bombadil slowed the film down, so he gets binned. The opening battle that explains the origins of the ring is enough to take your breath away, keeping in the spirit of a James Bond film by opening with a bang. Whereas Potter felt childish, camp and unrealistic, The Fellowship of the Ring is so beautifully done, you`d swear it`s based on history.
The only thing against the film is the running time. It`s a big book, so whadda you gonna do. Aside from that, everything about this film is perfect - the story, the music, the look, the direction and especially the acting. Elijah Wood gives a painfully honest performance as Frodo Baggins that easily outshines the block of wood that is Daniel Radcliffe. As I mentioned earlier, this Sean Astin`s best film since The Goonies. As Sam Gamgee, he is humourus and loyal to Frodo. Humor is provided by Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghn as mischievous hobbits Pippin and Merry. Christopher Lee is chilling as Saruman, proving he can still play villains in old age. Ian McKellen is the perfect Gandalf, bringing eccentricity and leadership. Jim Broadbent, give back your Oscar now.
Though they don`t appear until the second and third acts, I liked the other members of the fellowship. There`s Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), an exiled king who is handy with a sword; Legolas (Orlando Bloom), an elven archer and sex icon; Gimli (John Rhys Davies), a dwarf with a penchant for hitting bad guys with a very big axe; and Boromir, a remarkable performance from Sean Bean as a flawed human who believes the ring will bring glory to his people.
Do yourself a favour and get the 4 disc extended DVD for everything you could ever want on this modern masterpiece.

Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring has got to be one of the most imaginative stories ever written. The cast are brilliant, each bringing their characters to life. Elijah Wood plays the Hobbit Frodo, who is the ringbearer and who's job it is to destroy the ring in mordor. With him on the journey are Aragorn (played by Viggo Mortensen), Legolas the elf (Orlando Bloom - Pirates of the Caribbean), Gimli the Dwarf, Arwen (Liv Tyler), the Wizard Gandalf (Ian Mckellen),Borimir and of course the hobbits Sam, Pippin and Merry - who remind me of Ant and Dec.
This film has everything that a decent film always does - action, incredible special effects, a good cast, a love storyline, the battle between good and evil, but most important of all - the relationship between a group of friends and how they help each other to destroy the ring.

This film is the best film I have ever seen, This includes, Viggo Mortesen as Aragorn, Orlando Bloom as Legolas (Who we have also seen as Will Turner In Pirates of the carribean, which I have also reviewed!)John-Rhys-Davies as Gimli and the movie also features : Elijah Wood, Liv Tyler, Hugo Weaving (Although We know him better as Agent Smith in the Matrix trilogies)Billy Boyd, Sir Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, (A short appearence by) Sean Bean and Christopher Lee. Director Peter Jackson has made into an absolute masterpiece. Director P. Jackson has transformed Tolkien's epic to an amazing on screen version. The films are about a Hobbit, the most unlikely of people. The hobbit gains a very special ring from his uncle Bilbo. He trekks off on his journey to Mordor to destroy the ring, one itsy bity problemo, about 400,000 evil guys trying to kill him and nick the ring back, but never mind that. Frodo and Sam (Frodo's companion) start their journey from Hobbiton in the shire towards mordor. On the way to bree they meet two more Hobbits from the shire known as Merry and Pipin, these four Hobbits set off for bree. At Bree they stop at bree to wait for Gandalf (An old, old wizard)He doesn't show up. They meet a ranger from the North know as Aragorn or Strider and he Takes them to Rivendell, home of the elf-king Elrond. There the Fellowship is forged of nine people : Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin, All from hobbiton in the shire. Aragorn, A ranger from the North. Borimir, Son to the king of Gondor. Legolas, Prince of the elves of Mirkwood. Gimli, son of the king of the dwarves. Gandalf, A wizard from the shire. The nine set out on their journey to Mordor, who knows what mat be in store in this Thrilling Trilogy...

Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring is is one of the best films ever to be made, and this being the first, and with the second being just as good, it looks like a triligy to rival the likes of Star Wars, Indiana Jones and other movie epics. There isn't a part to this film that is bad, the only slight downsideis the impractical length, you've got to start watching it early in the evening to watch it all and not stay up too late, and it doesn't half make you go numb. The Graphics are some of the most realistic I've seen ever, the Ring Wraiths and the Shadow and Flame monster in Moria look fantastic. If only every film was this good.

Year Released: 2001
MPAA Rating: PG.
Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: Peter Jackson, Phillippa Boyens, Fran Walsh (based on the novel by J.R.R.Tolkien)
Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian Mckellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davis, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Sean Bean, Christoper Lee, Ian Holm.


Introduction

One of the great works and classics of the 20th Century has finally been brought to the big screen through the incredible imaginative skills of director Peter Jackson. J. R. R. Tolkien's trilogy has been in almost every school child's hands at one time or another and during this time has come to the conclusion that they either love or hate the books. I, myself was with the majority who thoroughly enjoyed them and who's passion for the story re-emerged through this movie.

The first thing that will capture any Tolkien fans eye is the incredible cinematography and production design shown through out the film. Middle earth as you image it is brought to life in front of your eyes in true style and precision. The vivacious, unspoiled meadows of the Shire, the breathtakingly beautiful Rivendell to the hellish, monstrous Moria are perfectly portrayed just as Tolkien would have wanted.

However for the Lord of the Rings novice's out there you get to witness all the excitement right in front of you without all the hassle of imagining the characters and sets for yourself, and you never know you might even want to go away and read it to see what the book has to offer.

For those who don't know the basic plot, the story is based around One Ring. 19 rings were made and separated between the great leaders of the elves, dwarfs and men. However the dark lord Sauron secretly made another ring in the depths of Mordor. This Ring contained the evil essence of Sauron and was designed to corrupt and consume whoever possessed it. After lord Sauron was defeated by Isildur of Gondor the ring went on to the creature Golumn. After the Ring abandoned him it was unexpectedly picked up by a hobbit Bilbo Baggins who then passed it on to his nephew Frodo.

Gandalf, a family wizard friend and local troublemaker, realized that this was no ordinary ring so ordered Frodo to leave the Shire with it. The story follows the Ring Bearer and his companion's journey to destroy the Ring and so defeat the spirit of Sauron whose only chance of ever regaining a human form is through possession the Ring.

The film starts with the basic introduction to Middle Earth told by Galadriel, Queen of Lothlorien, played by Cate Blanchett, and although it sounds cheesy does send shivers down your spine.


Crude of Profane Language

None

Drug and Alcohol content

Hobbits and other Middle-earth creatures are well known for there enjoyment of smoking pipes. However it is not known if what they are smoking is harmful or not. Bilbo and Gandalf smoke their pipes together and make a joke out of blowing smoke rings or in Gandalf's case a smoke ship. They also enjoy a drink together "...tea, or maybe something stronger?".

The four hobbits also drink beer in the Prancing Pony and find it incredible that it comes in pint sizes. However when Pippin and Merry hurry to get one Sam acted concerned by saying "...but you've had a whole half already".

Violent content

As always the road to peace is never smooth and nobody is going to give up their power without a fight. This is no different in the mystical Middle-earth so expect some, not too graphic, violence.
"Are you frightened? Not nearly frightened enough", very small children may find some sections disturbing however even though its only a PG. film, older viewer will not be disappointed. The film does not have the spectacularly gory battles scenes found in films such as The Gladiator with heads flying through the air and limbs being cut off but there's still enough stabbing, shooting etc. to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The most violent creatures are the orcs and the black riders however elves, dwarfs and hobbits are quite violent when they have something to fight about (by the end of the film Gimli and Legolas are near to enjoying killing hundreds of orcs).
One factor, which is quite good for children, is the lack of blood. Frodo gets stabbed twice and Boromir gets approximately five arrows shot into him yet there's no blood. Legolas also seems to go throughout the whole film without a single bit of blood, sweat or dirt on him. You also don't see the black riders get hurt at all even though they are drowned, set on fire and scream a lot.
After seeing the film several times I do feel that certain fight scenes or supposedly scary dialogue does become funny, for example "...there is evil there that does not sleep", and "...a red sky has risen, blood was shead this night". Understandably the violence isn't that great however it's not bad for a PG. film and does mean that a large audience can watch and enjoy it.


Conclusion

The Fellowship of the Ring is only one third of the whole Lord of the Rings package so expect the other two films, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, to follow in the near future. To some this may be very frustrating as unlike other episodic films such as Star Wars and Harry Potter which have definite endings, this film just seems to cut off at an exciting point making you want to know what happens next. Will fans want to wait a whole year to see the next section?
Overall the film is a faithful adaptation and surprisingly reflects Tolkein's vision. This is probably thanks to the director, award winning actors and incredibly hi-tech special effects.

Wow! I could go on and on...this really is the greatest movie ever to hit the screens. Just as good the first time as it is the 4th. Is it just me, or the more you see it the shorter it gets?

This is a very nice and exiting movie. I Give the movie 9. In general the rolls are good casted... But: The Elver king is very badly casted (you know, the agent from Matrix. Not enough of Liv Tyler, Christoffer Lee, dark scenes. The DVD is VERY over estimated, course of the 30 minutes of extra, the 13 minutes goes to extra L O N G running text!! So I give the DVD 7+. ;-/

The movie was well written and acted i definitely recommend watching it...Fun to listen and watch.

IT IS AN WONDERFUL MOVIE THAT CHILDREN CAN PUT DREAMS OF FIGHTING MONSTERS AND THEY CAN BRING THEM TO LIFE WHEN THEY WATCH IT

Good film overall with special features on the dvd.

THE MOVIE KICKED MAJOR ASS AND WELL THE BOOKS KICKED MAJOR AS WELL. LORD OF THE RINGS ALL THE WAY.

Lord of the Rings-The Fellowship of the Ring was by far much better then i thought it was going to be. I found it to be over all a great movie almost better then the book. It picked you up and put you right into Middle earth and held you my the set of your pance until the movie was over with. I'm hoping that The Two Towers is just as good if not better the Fellowship of the Ring.

Forget all the other films you've seen with head-band wearing barbarians, rubber dragons and bad acting, Lord of the Rings is THE fantasy film.
The story starts off in Hobbiton where the hero Frodo is given a ring which he soon finds out can allow one to control the world, as well as turn invisible.
He has to journey through middle earth in a quest to destroy the ring, which is being sought by the evil lord Sauron.
Chases by the very creepy ring wraiths, and meetings with elves, and close shaves with orcs ensue. One finds they totally believe in this world created on celluloid, and there are a few scary moments that make you jump right out of your seat!
The film is nearly 3 hours, but seems like less. I was left wanting more and am eagerly anticipating the second installment, The Two Towers.

Having never read the books, The Fellowship of The Ring compels me to do so. Set in New Zealand, some scenes set not too far from where I live, it brings a welcome familiarity to me. Though three hours long, not once did I find myself shuffling in my seat or looking up the walls. Great scenery, spectacular special effects and intruiging characters made this one of the best movies I've ever seen. Though not particularly into the wizard/goblin fantasy thing myself, I'd still recommend people see it purely for good entertainment and an addictive storyline full of action and amazing characters. NO bad points about this film.