The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Directed by Peter JacksonYoung hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Ratings & Reviews
- Daniel GustavssonOctober 12, 2024The absolute best of the trilogy. It's the most rememberable and did everything right. I think the sequels pretty much ruined this franchise.
- Movie Reviewers ClubJanuary 26, 2025A classic tale of friendship. A tale of perseverance. One tale to stand tall through the decades. One tale to rule them all. Here in this classic tale by J. R. R. Tolkien, a display of magnificent trials, hardships, tests of faith and friendship, comes the story of a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins. His life is good, great in fact, but has never quite felt complete. His heart longs for adventure even though he may not know it. That chance to go on a journey of untold wonders finally presents itself in the form of a trip to the most perilous place in the land. Along his journey he meets friends (some in the most unlikely places), battles ferocious enemies, and goes to places he never would have dreamed of. His companions dwindle but the hope always remains strong amongst the remaining few. From one side of the continent to the other, Frodo and his forever companion Sam, travel to deliver the evil ring of power to the place it was created. Only there can evil truly be defeated. Against all odds, these two hobbits endure some of the most wretched and foul treatment and still continue on in search of their destination. If your interested in a fantasy story that stands the test of time, The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring will fill that missing gap as perfectly as the last piece to a hard and difficult puzzle. Giving this first movie in the installment a chance will open up doors you never knew where there, and invite you into a world of fantastic adventure.
- Jesse Cutburth7d agoTruly timeless cinema, really such a wonderful love letter to the source material. Every decision from the casting to the score to the cinematography was so thoughtful. Only small complaint would be that there are a few CGI elements that have not aged well, like the collapsing staircase in khazad-dum, but this does not impact the quality of the film at all. I watch the series about once a year, and find something new every time.
- sKRxPTidMarch 3, 2025What more can be said about one of the greatest adventure tales ever told brought to life with visually stunning scenery adapted from one of the greatest epics written since the Odyssey and The Iliad? From the perfectly casted lineup and even one particular transformation to subhuman that perfectly portrays the most depraved and vulnerable aspects of the human condition this is one of those film series that everybody has seen because it is that good. If you haven't, stop, do not watch another thing, grab a popcorn 🍿, and start the adventure now! I view this saga as one film split into 3 parts. That being said.. 9.4/10
- Tyler SMarch 1, 2025Masterpiece! Sean Bean as Boromir has always been my favorite performance in Fellowship, his final scene with Aragorn gets me every time. 👍👍 10/10
- 匚卂尺ㄥFebruary 20, 2025🧙♂️💍🧒🧝🏻♂️🧌🏰📜🌋 In fairness to Peter Jackson turning these books into a movie was considered by many to be an impossible task. I wouldn't take issue with Jackson too much over his decision to omit certain parts of the book this was inevitable and if the parts omitted happened to be favourites with readers well that's just really unfortunate however I do take strong as she with him over the additions that he made to the book for example the character of Arwen is completely altered making her into a warrior. In the book Sam Gamgee is deferential towards Pippin and Merry always referring to them as Mr Pippin and Mr Merry where as in the movie his first encounter with them sees him referring to them as a Took and a Brandybuck! I'm sure that Tolkien would have taken extreme exception to this. I'm sure Jackson would argue that this is more in keeping with 21st century attitudes but it definitely does not preserve the spirit of the original novel, which I would argue is a vital part of the author's responsibility to the author. Among the many omissions from the novel one that is particularly regrettable is the Tom Bombadil/Goldberry sequence. Many others have commented on this. I do understand the need to reduce the content of the film however the decision to eliminate Bombadil does rob the film of charm. Instead we have protracted battle scenes which while making brilliant use of CGI give the movie a rather one-dimensional feel. the Gollum sequences are of course groundbreaking in terms of their technical achievement. Andy Serkis did a phenomenal job. in fact it would be difficult if not impossible to find a single actor in this film whose performance was not outstanding. The worst omission from the project was the incomprehensible decision by Peter Jackson not to include Saruman in the final film of the trilogy. In the book, the scouring of the Shire was a hugely important part of the story. Christopher Lee was surprised at this decision and he was not alone. however whatever negative criticism can be levelled at the Lord of the Rings trilogy it is as nothing compared to what could be said about the crass, wholly commercial decision to turn the Hobbit into three films that taken as a whole bear little resemblance to Tolkien's original story.
- Mister ArnJanuary 21, 2025I watched the extended version of The Fellowship of the Ring, running 3.5 hours, and never felt bored, even after multiple viewings. The stunning scenery and visual effects are mesmerizing. While it omits a few favorite characters (like Tom Bombadil), it stays impressively close to the book. Reading the books enhances the experience, as you already know the players. It is a fantastic introduction to a truly epic story.
- Eric BakkeOctober 11, 2024The Fellowship of the Ring is a stunning and mesmerizing film that balances elements of wonder and fear, offering an unforgettable journey into the realm of fantasy.
