The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

• Year: 2001
• Released: 19 Dec 2001
• Country: New Zealand, United States
• Adwords: Won 4 Oscars. 121 wins & 126 nominations total
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_The_Fellowship_of_the_Ring_EXTENDED
• Metacritics: https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring
• Available in: 720p, 1080p,
• Language: English, Sindarin
• MPA Rating: PG-13
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
• Runtime: 178 min
• Writer: J.R.R. Tolkien, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
• Director: Peter Jackson
• Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
• Keywords: based on novel or book, loss of loved one, death, castle, battle,

	8.8/10
	92/100

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Storyline

An ancient Ring thought lost for centuries has been found, and through a strange twist of fate has been given to a small Hobbit named Frodo. When Gandalf discovers the Ring is in fact the One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron, Frodo must make an epic quest to the Cracks of Doom in order to destroy it. However, he does not go alone. He is joined by Gandalf, Legolas the elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Aragorn, Boromir, and his three Hobbit friends Merry, Pippin, and Samwise. Through mountains, snow, darkness, forests, rivers and plains, facing evil and danger at every corner the Fellowship of the Ring must go. Their quest to destroy the One Ring is the only hope for the end of the Dark Lords reign.

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A very solid start to a great trilogy

J.R.R Tolkein’s books are wonderful, with memorable characters, an enchanting atmosphere, strong narrative and dialogue and an epic story. Peter Jackson’s trilogy mayn’t be necessarily true to them, but it does have the memorable characters, the epic story and enchanting atmosphere that the books do. The Fellowship of the Ring is probably the weakest of the three, but it is a very solid start. It is I agree slower in pace to the other two, and there are some talky scenes that drag it down a tad.

However, I cannot deny that this is a great film. One of the many strong assets of this picture are the visuals. The cinematography is marvellous, the costumes are splendid, the effects are great, the makeup is immaculate and the scenery is fantastic especially with Rivendell which was like a Utopia. There is also the score, what an amazing score. As much as I do like Howard Shore, his scoring for the Lord of The Rings trilogy is his most memorable for me and probably his most complex as well. There are so many beautiful and haunting parts here, sometimes even at the same time, as well as the charming Hobbits theme, the ethereal theme played while at Rivendell and the sinister bombastic sounds while at Mordor.

Now I am not going to say that Peter Jackson is a bad director or an outstanding director, but he has directed some wonderful films especially Heavenly Creatures, and this is no exception, where he does a very capable job directing. The story still has its epic scope, with standouts being the confrontation between Gandalf and Sarouman, the scene in the mines with Balrok and Boromir’s death scene. I also liked the pursuit of Frodo and Arwyn and Frodo with the Black Riders which was beautifully shot. Then there is the dialogue, which on the whole is excellent, Gandalf in my personal opinion gets the best of it.

And the acting is very good. I do think Frodo is developed more in the sequels than here, but Elijah Wood does do a likable enough job here, while Sean Astin’s bumbling yet well meaning persona suits Sam well. Cate Blanchett is a lovely Galadriel, and Liv Tyler is stunning as Arwyn. And then there is Christopher Lee, whose presence always ensures that the performance is going to be good, and indeed it was, and Ian Holm is very good as Bilbo. Sean Bean also does well with Boromir, and John Rhys Davies is a welcome presence. Aragorn like Frodo is developed more in the sequels than here, here he is more brooding and charismatic above all else. Not a bad thing really, as Viggo Mortenssen does do that very well. The standout though is Ian McKellen, who is an absolute revelation as Gandalf, the delivery to the camera, the delivery of the lines, perfectly judged. In fact the only real weak link in the cast is Orlando Bloom, yes he is dashing and handsome, but in the process he does come across as a little uncharismatic and bland.

In conclusion, a great start. 9/10 Bethany Cox

Near perfect adaptation of a fantasy benchmark

Director Peter Jackson and wife Fran Walsh have successfully created an epic movie in both look and feel to equal J. R. R. Tolkien’s novel (itself awarded the title of “book of the century”), bringing to the big screen a film nearly flawless in its execution. My biggest disappointment is that two chapters are missing from the novel – Tom Bombadil and the following encounter with the barrow-wrights – but everything else is present and correct.

Visually the film is stunning, and Jackson’s decision to shoot it entirely in New Zealand is one that pays off. From the incredibly lush green opening scenes of the Shire, to the enchanting elvish woods, to the imposing mountains and plains, it really is a great film to look at and enjoy the backdrop. Even the computer-generated images, like that of Mount Doom, are pretty realistic. Jackson’s fluid camera leads to some great sweeping shots through orc-infested mines, huge towers, cameras in places you’ve never dreamed of. The soundtrack is also perfect, with Howard Shore’s suspenseful, exciting, and emotional score a real plus, especially with the cool chanting that fills the Mines of Moria sequence. On top of this, great stuff is done with sound effects – in particular one scene involving a horn suddenly blowing had me jumping in my seat with its realism.

I don’t really need to examine the story, because it sticks closely to the book with so few minor changes that it’s impeccable. The script is intelligent and well-written, the characters charismatic and believable in the situations they encounter. Despite a three hour running time, the film never drags, even in some of the slower sequences – I just didn’t want it to be over while I was watching it. The costumes, sets and appearances – down to the hobbits’ hairy feet – are all exactly as you would picture them in the book. Jackson’s bizarre, arty depiction of life in the “netherworld” when Frodo puts on the ring and becomes invisible is as good as it could ever have been – spooky, supernatural and utterly weird. Lighting, pacing, suspense, tension, and the rest – it’s all here and done 100% correctly for an overall brilliant effect.

Elijah Wood seemed an odd choice to me for the lead role, but I immediately fell in love with his character. Through his acting he creates an emotional, weak in body but strong in spirit hero, a real centre piece for the film to evolve around, and the film makes great use of the actor’s slightly odd eyes (especially in the sequence in which he nearly becomes a wraith). Ian McKellen is also excellent as Gandalf and seems to have been perfectly cast in the role, making it his own. Then there’s the fellowship itself – Viggo Mortensen excels as the proud and just Strider (later Aragorn), especially in the action stakes where he fights with such fierce determination that he’s a presence to behold. Orlando Bloom is fine as the elf warrior Legolas, and moves as fast with his bow as he does in the book. Screen stalwart John Rhys-Davies IS Gimli the dwarf, and couldn’t be better. Then there’s Sean Astin – lovable as the dopey but loyal Sam Gamgee, and Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan in slight comic relief roles as hobbit buddies Pip and Merry. Finally, kudos to Sean Bean, for creating in Boromir a flawed but deeply likable and understandable character, with a sympathetic performance that eclipses all of the actor’s previous work – bravo.

The action sequences are magnificent and really get the heart going – they put you into the middle of the action with all the blood, sweat and clanging steel, and are edge-of-the-seat stuff. Highlights include Strider fighting the ring-wraiths with his burning brand on Weathertop and the final assault by orcs on the fellowship, which leads to one of the most noble deaths ever in a film. And what of the special effects? In a film dominated by CGI work, I’m happy to say that most are unnoticeable. The digital manipulation to create four-foot hobbits is sometimes dodgy but most of the time you don’t notice. The backdrops and effects are great, expensive looking but solid and real at the same time – whoever said they look “cartoony” just got it wrong.

My favourite scene in the movie is the Mines of Moria sequence – a fantasy fan’s dream come true, and the best on screen depiction of a Dungeons & Dragons game so far. The lurker in the lake is a Lovecraftian monster par excellence and the spooky and atmospheric trip through the corpse-strewn deserted mines exceptionally eerie stuff. Then follows a fantastic battle with a cave troll, thankfully on screen for a fair amount of time so we get to admire the fluid and superb effects, and then a truly gob-smacking encounter with the fiery Balrog, just as you imagine it from the book. This half an hour is probably the best film sequence I’ve ever seen, flawless and perfect in its depiction – amazing. A highlight of what is an impressive and epic film throughout, and a must see for any film fan worth their salt – I can’t recommend this film highly enough, and plan to watch it again before the cinema run expires. In my opinion this is better than any STAR WARS movie or HARRY POTTER – and easily one of the best fantasy movies ever made, although it has to be said the competition isn’t exactly stiff. Bring on the sequel!

immersive new world

Dark Lord Sauron forges the One Ring to rule them all. He loses the battle and the ring is lost. It passes through the hands of Isildur, Gollum, and finally lands with Bilbo Baggins. Gandalf (Ian McKellen) arrives in the Shire to visit Bilbo. Bilbo goes on a personal journey leaving the burden of the ring to Frodo (Elijah Wood). Frodo sets off on a quest to save the world with his best friend Samwise (Sean Astin). Along the way, others join this Fellowship of the Ring.

Peter Jackson delivers a near-perfect execution of this fantasy classic. The CGI is state-of-the-art but the movie does not get bogged down with battles of massive armies. The action is visceral and thrilling. The characters are compelling and the performances are near perfect. The internal conflicts over the ring actually drive the narrative and ultimately generates great paranoia and isolation for Frodo. This is a great start.