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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition) [Blu-ray]

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.40:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.88 ounces
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray, Special Edition
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AWDXB0Q
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 47,160 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Ordered this “used- very good condition” and was very hesitant to do so. I like to see a used item in person before I buy, especially a dvd. But just got it in the mail and it exceeded my expectations. Aside from a few little marks and slight wear on the case, it appears to be nearly like-new. While I haven’t watched all the content yet, I did put every single disc into my player to see if they work. They seem fine. The disc surfaces themselves, both top and bottom, were in near mint condition. Very pleased. So far so good and seems all legit (always seems like a risk shopping for films online). I appreciate seller go_peachy’s quick shipping and, as far as I can tell, excellent product quality. I’ve already ordered another film from them!
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Bradd
5.0 out of 5 stars Extended version great
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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Great movie and liked the additional footage. We were there a few month ago at the shire and brought back great memories!!
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harper
5.0 out of 5 stars Objectively one the best movies ever made
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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Dont read my review. Close your eyes and think of LOTR. Its everywhere in pop culture. Peter jackson brought Tolkiens work to life with a level of respect unheard of in the book to movie genre.
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Jake Mohlman
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant film, superb DVD's
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2002
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I am a lifelong fan of the "The Lord of the Rings" and as such, I'm sure I wasn't alone in fearing that a film adaptation would ruin the magic of the story. I needn't have worried, as Peter Jackson's first installment "The Fellowship of the Ring" does a remarkable job of transferring Tolkien's work to the big screen. Yes, Tom Bombadil is absent, and Arwen is given a greater role to offer something for female fans, but the essence (along with almost all of the substance) is there.
In the "Extended Edition" the viewer is treated to an additional half hour of footage. There is more exposition on Hobbits at the beginning of the film, the battle against the goblins and cave troll in Moria was extended, and a few other vignettes were added. However, what long time fans will be most pleased to see is Galadriel's gift giving scene. The whole scene is beautifully conceived and executed, and Sam, and particularly Gimli reveal new aspects of their personalities through it.
Now for the specifics of this set:
Discs 1 & 2 comprise the film and commentaries. For those of you who haven't seen the film yet, the director, Peter Jackson, chose his native land of New Zealand as the location of Middle Earth. I can't imagine that he could have made a better choice. While there is a great deal of CGI in this film, for the most part it is used to supplement, rather than replace, the landscape. For instance, a ruin might be inserted to imbue with history an otherwise gorgeous, but perhaps disconnected, landscape. As a result, the cinematography has a feeling of being grounded, of being "real", that one would never get from a George Lucas effects extravaganza.
The film begins with a history of the Ring of Power drawn from not only "The Lord of The Rings" and "The Hobbit" but "The Silmarillion" and other of Tolkien's writings as well. While not true to the form of the novel, it does a superb job of imbuing the rest of the film with a real sense of history. In fact, throughout the film, it is Jackson's ability to ground the film in an alternate reality that makes it so successful. The viewer doesn't feel so much like they are watching fantasy, as they are watching the history of some remote time.
I haven't listened to all of the commentary yet (at almost 16 hours, it will take a while) but the pieces I listened two were for the most part interesting and lively, which is surprising considering how dry such features can sometimes be. One thing that struck me is how much passion everyone associated with the project has for it. It really comes across that this was a labor of love, which goes a long way towards explaining why the film was so successful.
Discs 3 & 4 are without a doubt the best collection of behind the scenes special features I have ever encountered. From the start, which is an absolutely brilliant history of Tolkien and his works, all the way through to the final post-production tweaks, the viewer is treated to an in depth, but never dull, look at the creation of Middle Earth. I rarely watch of the behind the scenes footage on other discs because it has a tendency to be dry and geared towards the real film nut. In this instance though, there is enough substance to satisfy even the most voracious film historian, while not being overwhelming to the layperson. Furthermore, all of the features are always firmly rooted in the context of "The Fellowship of the Ring"; the documentary never strays into theoretical jargon or technical challenges. Rather it focuses on how the film was made, and the obstacles that were overcome.
In addition to the Tolkien biography that I already mentioned (and which is the best I have seen anywhere) I particularly enjoyed the features on the cast and the costumes. The cast feature does a remarkable job of showing how the primary actors really gelled into a real life fellowship of their own. And the costume feature is absolutely brilliant, as I shows the overwhelming volume of costumes, and particularly armor, that was required the make Middle Earth come alive.
Finally, there is a National Geographic documentary on Tolkien and "The Lord of the Rings" included, although it is separate from the boxed set. It's actually a pretty good documentary in and of itself, but it is really overwhelmed by Discs 3 & 4. There is no possible way that they could have covered the length and breadth of Middle Earth to the same degree. That said, there are some interesting moments, particularly, Tolkien's fascination with the Finnish epic, "The Kalevala".
"The Fellowship of the Ring" is the superb first installment of what is destined to be a classic trilogy of films. While not always exact in its correlation to the book, it nonetheless does an excellent job of capturing the key components of Tolkien's work: honor, duty, and above all, friendship. At the same time, the DVD's really raise the bar for what constitutes "special features". Aside from spectacular picture and sound, there are hours of fascinating features that should answer just about any question you could come up with about the film or its production.
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Voc
5.0 out of 5 stars Had to own
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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My favorite
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Jeffrey S. DuBose
5.0 out of 5 stars Rented it from prime !
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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Yo just wanted to see it again !!
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Carmen
5.0 out of 5 stars First-Class Visual and Sound Quality when Renting "The Lord of the Rings" on Amazon
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
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The Lord of the Rings" is undeniably a classic that has stood the test of time. When renting this film on Amazon, what truly stands out is the quality of visual and sound, deserving a solid 10.

The sharpness and visual depth are impressive, completely immersing you in Middle-earth. Every detail, from the epic landscapes to intricately designed characters, comes to life with astonishing clarity.

The sound design is equally exceptional, transporting you through the narrative in an immersive way. Special effects and the soundtrack combine to create a truly epic sensory experience.

By renting "The Lord of the Rings" on Amazon, you can enjoy this classic film with first-class visual and sound quality. Definitely a wise choice for film enthusiasts and fans of this epic trilogy.
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Kim_M
5.0 out of 5 stars Important
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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Just came here to say this is the best film of its time. All of LOTR is golden and shall never be tempered with.
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Patrick W. Crabtree
4.0 out of 5 stars BUYERS BEWARE! Buy the "Special Extended" version of this film!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2007
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I don't know how else to contact Amazon to correct a huge problem in regard to the LOTR films, but they BADLY need to separate the reviews on the various editions of these films (e.g., the widescreen, the full-screen, and the Special Extended Edition version).

The Special Extended Editions are BY FAR the superior choices for anyone wishing to watch these great films and they're well-worth the money, but a LOT of folks don't know about them. With the additional footage, the movies make infinitely more sense, especially to anyone who has never previously read the Trilogy. All three LOTRs films are available in this format, plus, each film is on two discs, due to the added footage. In addition to that, each one is presented in a nice cardboard case, has an informational booklet included, and offers two ADDITIONAL discs which are "special features" sort of information. This is essentially a "collectors' edition" but, as I have mentioned, the movie itself (for more casual viewers as well as for fans) greatly benefits from the additional film footage.

So, since once you've reviewed ANY version of LOTRs, one cannot review any other version (Amazon software sees this as a second review of the same product by the same person!), I am placing this information here to the prospective benefit of other Amazon customers (and victims!) *.*

Now, on to the story:

This is the first entry in the film-trilogy of The Lord of Rings. I'm rating each one separately to yield a more honest opinion of the entire series. I'm rating this one 4-stars, 'The Two Towers' 5-stars, and, 'The Return of the King' 4-stars.

This film-series is a fantasy, fairy-tale sort of movie-trilogy, to inform the uninitiated. This first of the three films tells of Frodo Baggins, a Hobbit of the Shire, and his quest, (along with a 'fellowship' of comrades), to save Middle Earth by destroying the ancient Ring of Power, which is in his possession. He can only do this by traveling to the Land of Mordor (a VERY nasty place) and by tossing the ring into the fires of Mount Doom, whence the ring was originally forged by an evil wizard (who is still evil and still around, and who is seeking to locate his lost magical Ring of Power big-time).

In this entry, Frodo makes it as far as the realm of the elves (Elrond's place) and gets a good start on his quest, even though he is plagued along his journey with the 9 ring-wraiths, very noxious and magically powerful entities on horseback.

Now, the CINEMATOGRAPHY in all three of these films will knock you out -- superbly contrived, second to none. The COLOR SATURATION will bowl you over as well. The script and STORYLINE is not at all hokey and comes off as quite coherent, which would have been a very difficult task as readers of the book(s) are well-aware.

I much appreciated the fact that the story remains close to the book(s), with few cuts and/or ommissions. Of course, this has made for a lengthy film, but one which will not bore you at all.

I am critical of one major area, and that is regarding the Hobbits themselves. Most of the other fantasy creatures are right on but I just couldn't accept the make-up folks version of Hobbits. I thought that the Elves could have been notably better too.

My final critique of the film is that the same primary theme composition is used for all three films -- man, I got REALLY tired of that filmscore, even though other facets of it are brilliant. It's the up-front french horn one that I'm speaking of.

In the end, this is a very fine film, not necessarily for smaller kids, but A-O-K for teens. A last comment, don't waste time or money watching the FULL-SCREEN edition -- I've watched it that way (all three films) and you lose 2-stars when you do! This one MUST be viewed in widescreen only!
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Amazon カスタマー
5.0 out of 5 stars やはりブルーレイディスクは綺麗。
Reviewed in Japan on March 29, 2024
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DVDは持っていたのですが、画質の綺麗なブルーレイディスクで観たくて購入しました。価格もかなり下がっていたので、良い買い物ができました。
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Donald Cyr
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2017
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One of the best dvd's ever
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M. F. Phan
5.0 out of 5 stars LE SEIGNEUR DES ANNEAUX : la Communauté de L'Anneau , QUEL CHEF D'OEUVRE VERITABLE !!!
Reviewed in France on July 15, 2011
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Eh Oui , quand on a gouté à ce film , à tant d'élégance dans la narration , quand il y a autant de respect par rapport à l'oeuvre originale, et quand les acteurs sont si bien choisis... Nous réalisons à quel point nous sommes comblés !!! ... Réjouissance donc !!! , car ce Volet 1 de la trilogie est un pur régal !!!
Aussi , Dès ce premier volet , nous perçevons à quel point , nous avons là à faire à une FRESQUE d'une ampleur tout à fait exceptionnelle !!! ... , et non pas seulement , à un simple long métrage ambitieux ,simpliste, ou prétentieux , ...

Comme Peter Jackson a eu bien raison de choisir La Nouvelle Zélande comme lieu de tournage et la beauté des paysages de campagne , et la reconstitution de la COMTE , la très belle souplesse de la mise en scène , qui laisse la place au moments , et aux dialogues , ... Tout nous enchante !!!
Et OUI , voici une fresque colorée , multicolore, subtile et qui respire , ... SUBLIME !!!

Voici donc , le premier volet en "version longue" de l'une des plus ample et splendide AVENTURE qui soit !!!
TOLKIEN a vu GRAND !!! TRES GRAND !!! , vaste et Humain !!! Tolkien a écrit une oeuvre inouie ... ,une oeuvre flamboyante et profondément Humanisme , Et où l'AMITIE tient une place maitresse et primordiale !!!
Oui , La communauté de l'anneau est un Hymne à l'Amitié !!! ... QUE C'EST BEAU !!!
MERCI à Peter Jackson , pour cette "version longue" , qui nous permet d'aller plus loin, et d'apprécier bien des aspects coupés au montage dans la version cinéma .
BRAVO à Peter Jackson !!!! pour cette " Communauté de l'anneau " pleine de bruit et de batailles " , mais aussi !! de poésie !! de magnifiques dialogues , et pour les décors majestueux ( LA COMTE ,les paysages nombreux et superbes de la Nouvelle Zelande, Les mines de la Moria, Rivendell etc...) ... les infinis subtilitées des nuances et couleurs , ... Oui PETER JACKSON, signe là , sans conteste , une oeuvre sans précédent !!! ... une oeuvre équilibrée et TOTALEMENT MAGIQUE ! Et dont nous parlerons encore pendant très très longtemps , comme d'une OEUVRE "REFERENCE" ! du 7 eme ART .
Oui ,dans les décénnies à venir !!! Celà ne fait aucun doute , nous en reparlerons encore !!!

... TRES LOIN de certaines superproductions récentes et ultra superficielles .... Nous avons là , des acteurs mis dans des situations extraordinnaires : Viggo Mortenssen , Elijah Wood , Sean Astin , Sean Bean , Orlando Bloom , Lyv Tyler , Ian Mc Kellen , Hugo Weaving .... et bien d'autres !!! ... Tous nous enthousiasment , nous transportent à milles lieux , et nous font rêver ! ...
Voici donc le premier volet FORMIDABLE , d'un singulier et étonnant VOYAGE ... !!!
Oui , Absolument pétillante , fine , ciselée, pleine d' humour et d' émotions innoubliables , totalement mémorable et merveilleuse : Telle est "La Communauté de l'Anneau" , premier film de cette exceptionnelle Trilogie .
.... Et puis il y a aussi milles combats ... et grandes batailles ... de la Magie , Milles Espérances ... Milles Métaphores : Ah !! ... Boromir .. Aragorn .. Legolas .. Frodo, Sam ,Gandalf , Gimli..... Tous ces personnages pleins de courages et de respect les uns pour les autres , beaucoup d'amitié ,un esprit de camaraderie et de nobles intentions !!! ... ET peter Jackson nous offre un 1er volet sublime de beauté ... et tout en superbe éloquence et finesse . OUI,GIGANTESQUE ET SUBLIME ....

Quand à la Musique de HOWARD SHORE : c'est un vrai bonheur pour nos oreilles ,... symphonique et généreuse , elle rythme les grands moments de façon admirable . Elle a été composée à partir des images tournée par Peter Jackson ... , elle accompagne donc nos compagnons dans leur Quête Grandiose et Désespérée !!! oui , la partition est aussi de la partie , et quelle partition !!!

Cette édition DVD est pour le moins , une édition GRAND LUXE !!!! Et ce ne sont pas moins de 4 DVD , pour un "ROYAL" coffret !!!! 2 DVD dédiés exclusivement aux bonus , qui sont très instructif !!! et très nombreux et variés , .... et nous apprenons énormément de choses sur le tournage et l'ensemble de cet immense projet .

UN GRAND BRAVO pour cette EDITION : UN COLLECTOR à ne manquer sous aucun prétexte bien sûr ....

Bonne scéance de Cinéma à tous ....
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Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Der Herr der Ringe - Trilogie
Reviewed in Germany on April 6, 2024
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Sehr schnelle Lieferung. Extended Version.
Was toll ist, dass man die DVD beidseitig nutzt. Keine 5 DVDs nötig. Beide Seiten der DVD zum Abspielen.
Coole Hülle mit Miniposter. TOP!
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GAYAL
5.0 out of 5 stars Envoi rapide et sérieux
Reviewed in France on February 5, 2024
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Merci, rapide et sérieux et conforme à la description.
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