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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings · The Lord of the Rings Collection

2001 178 min
Critic8.8
Adventure Fantasy Action
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Overview

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.
Overall 8.8

Editorial Review

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8.8 /10

Overview

Directed by Peter Jackson and produced by Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Tim Sanders under New Line Cinema and WingNut Films, The Fellowship of the Ring is the epic first installment of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary fantasy masterpiece.

Pros

  • Masterful world-building and visual effects
  • Exceptional ensemble cast performances

Cons

  • Slow-paced introduction required for deep lore setup
Verdict A breathtaking opening chapter that brings Middle-earth to life with unmatched scale.

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A grand fantasy epic establishing the fellowship of heroes embarking to destroy the One Ring.

A breathtaking opening chapter that brings Middle-earth to life with unmatched scale.

The mandatory starting point for all fantasy film lovers.

Awards

Academy Award

Best Cinematography

Academy Award

Best Original Score

Timeline

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Academy Award

Best Cinematography

Academy Award

Best Original Score

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Cast

Elijah Wood Frodo Baggins
Ian McKellen Gandalf
Viggo Mortensen Aragorn
Sean Astin Samwise Gamgee
Orlando Bloom Legolas
John Rhys-Davies Gimli

Characters

Frodo Baggins Elijah Wood
Gandalf Ian McKellen
Aragorn Viggo Mortensen
Samwise Gamgee Sean Astin
Legolas Orlando Bloom
Gimli John Rhys-Davies

Crew

Peter Jackson Director / Screenwriter / Producer
Fran Walsh Screenwriter / Producer
Philippa Boyens Screenwriter
Howard Shore Music Composer
Andrew Lesnie Cinematographer

Videos

Official Trailer

Trivia

  • The Fellowship of the Ring launched the revolutionary cinematic trilogy filmed entirely in New Zealand.

Quotes

"You shall not pass!"

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (9.5/10). A similarly themed alternative is Toy Story 2.

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