Based on one of the best novels of all time, Peter Jackson directs and helps create a masterpiece. With actors like Elijah Wood(Frodo),Ian Mckellon(Gandalf) and Viggo Mortensen(Strider/Aragorn), they portray the roles with such excellency, that they'll be remembered for YEARS to come.
Twisting and turning we travel with Hobbit Frodo Baggins as he takes on a "burdened" journey to destroy "t... read more
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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 stilAmazon.com essential video
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 four-disc set or in the 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), the extended-edition DVD is the Fellowship DVD to rule them all. --David Horiuchi
Not seen in theaters, this unique version of the epic adventure features over 30 minutes of new and extended scenes integrated into the film by the director.
DVD Features: Audio Commentary DVD ROM Features Documentaries Interactive Menus Interviews Introduction Multiple video angles Other Photo gallery Production Sketches Storyboards
"The best of the trilogy of movies of my all-time favorite book, I don't think there's any movie this year that could unseat it. While I do have some bones to pick with it, overall I was quit pleased with this one. Yes, they left out Tom Bombadil. And the flight from the Shire to Bree is sped up far too much. But overall, I can live with those, and the other minor changes, and call this, a good representation of the film, for what it's worth. The same could not be said for the second film, to my "
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“Based on one of the best novels of all time, Peter Jackson directs and helps create a masterpiece. With actors like Elijah Wood(Frodo),Ian Mckellon(Gandalf) and Viggo Mortensen(Strider/Aragorn), they portray the roles with such excellency, that they'll be remembered for YEARS to come.
Twisting and turning we travel with Hobbit Frodo Baggins as he takes on a "burdened" journey to destroy "the one RING to rule them all!" Many fiascoes occur with the hobbits, dwarfs, elves and the orcs. You'll have to watch the movie to understand why this is well loved by so many people.” read more
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