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

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A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

Director:

Peter Jackson

Writers:

J.R.R. Tolkien (novel), Fran Walsh (screenplay) | 2 more credits »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Alan Howard ... Voice of the Ring (voice)
Noel Appleby Noel Appleby ... Everard Proudfoot
Sean Astin ... Sam
Sala Baker ... Sauron
Sean Bean ... Boromir
Cate Blanchett ... Galadriel
Orlando Bloom ... Legolas
Billy Boyd ... Pippin
Marton Csokas ... Celeborn
Megan Edwards Megan Edwards ... Mrs. Proudfoot
Michael Elsworth Michael Elsworth ... Gondorian Archivist
Mark Ferguson ... Gil-galad
Ian Holm ... Bilbo
Christopher Lee ... Saruman
Lawrence Makoare ... Lurtz

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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. Written by Paul Twomey <toomsp@hotmail.com>

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Certificate:

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Miramax spent $14 million to develop the project, but because of the projected budget, the Weinstein brothers needed Disney's approval to go ahead. Harvey Weinstein made the pitch for two movies, with a projected budget of no more than $180 million. Disney's head Michael Eisner rejected his proposal, thinking that The Lord of the Rings would not translate well to film, and there was a limited audience for the fantasy genre. After Eisner's rejection, the Weinsteins reluctantly let Peter Jackson shop the project to other studios. Jackson later said that he was happy that the deal with Harvey Weinstein fell through, calling him "a real bully" who ruled through "mafia thuggery". Weinstein reportedly wanted to take the project from Jackson and give it to Quentin Tarantino, and also forbade him to cast Mira Sorvino and Ashley Judd (who would later accuse Weinstein of sexual assault). Jackson vowed never to work with Weinstein again, and took the project to New Line Cinema's chief executive, Robert Shaye instead, who finally approved the project for three movies with a combined budget of $300 million. See more »

Goofs

In the scene at Isengard in which Orcs are tearing down trees, we see it start to rain as the camera focuses on Gandalf on the top of the tower, but in the scenes with Orcs and Saruman, the weather alternates between rain and no rain. See more »

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Galadriel: The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air. Much that once was is lost, for none now live who remember it. It began with the forging of the Great Rings. Three were given to the Elves, immortal, wisest and fairest of all beings. Seven to the Dwarf lords, great miners and craftsmen of the mountain halls. And nine, nine rings were gifted to the race of Men, who, above all else, desire power. But they were, all of them, deceived, for ...
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Alternate Versions

In March 2002 a 3-minute preview of the sequel, The Two Towers, was added to the theatrical release right before the end credits, making the film's running time 181m. This was later an easter egg on the extended DVD. See more »

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In Dreams
Written by Fran Walsh and Howard Shore
Performed by Edward Ross
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The Fellowship of the Ring: Not just a Movie, but the Door to another Dimension
14 April 2006 | by bonnie91See all my reviews

The first part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Fellowship of the Rings opened the door to a whole new world for me. I'd never read any of Tolkien's books when I saw the film for the first time at the theatre and, now that I've read them, in retrospect I think being a neophyte to the mythology made my LOTR movie experience all the more miraculous.

I loved The Two Towers and Return of the King almost as much as FOTR, but not quite, because seeing Fellowship for the first time was like taking a journey to a fabulous new place and meeting incredible new friends that you don't want to leave. I've never felt anything quite like what this epic evoked in me. It was akin to being a child again, with that tireless sense of wonder and enjoyment of each and every moment, maybe because as a child you are discovering your surroundings, and whatever age you are, when you watch the Fellowship of the Ring you are rendered in awe upon being introduced to the purity and beauty of Middle Earth and darkly enthralled by the majesty of Eisengard, Saruman, Sauron and all of their mighty malice. One of the things that makes this movie so special (and there are so many!) is that you fall in love not only with the "good" characters, but also with the "evil" ones. For example, Christopher Lee was amazing as Saruman, and I can't imagine the movie without him.

Some films that might be comparable to the Lord of the Rings trilogy are: The Fifth Element, the Star Wars Trilogy parts IV, V and VI (forget the newer prequels), the Matrix trilogy (especially the first part), Interview with a Vampire, the Legend of Sleepy Hollow (with Johnny Depp), Logan's Run and The Island. They are all excellent movies and works of art that weave that movie magic that keeps you spellbound and entranced for the duration of their runtime.

But after seeing The Fellowship of the Ring, I knew I had found the movie by which I would judge all other movies. Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved books, Peter Jackson has set a new standard in the industry of cinema, one that I honestly think has not and won't be surpassed, at least not in my lifetime, not even by PJ himself.

It is truly an instant classic that will stand the test of time and be loved by generations to come. God Bless Tolkien and Jackson and everyone involved in the conception and making of this film, for creating a world that is at my fingertips, only takes the touch of a button to go to whenever I want, and makes me forget everything else.

The LOTR Trilogy is undoubtedly MY precious, the non plus ultra of all movies!


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Country:

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Language:

English | Sindarin

Release Date:

19 December 2001 (Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

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Box Office

Budget:

$93,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$47,211,490, 23 December 2001

Gross USA:

$315,544,750

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$887,840,287
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2.39 : 1
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