The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: J.R.R. Tolkien (novel); Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson (screenplay)
Release Date: 10th December 2001
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥💥
An enjoyable, if not slightly overstated, opening to an epic journey. The trilogy begins with subtle hints of friendship, fronted by protagonists, Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin), but also heaps of temptation and misused power, as is shown through the ominous golden ring. With the help of the fellowship, a small army of soldiers including the elf, Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Dwarf, Gimli (John Rhys-Davies), the hobbits begin their quest to destroy the burdensome ring that Frodo has inherited from his uncle, Bilbo (Ian Holm). Director Peter Jackson emphasises the scenic New Zealand landscapes that were used for filming to appropriately illustrate the grandeur of Tolkien's tale and immerse viewers in the forthcoming journey. The film paces itself at the midpoint with some overstuffed foreplanning of this journey, but Jackson reinstates excitement in the final act, which is packed with action and opens itself up for the second instalment.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: J.R.R. Tolkien (novel); Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson (screenplay)
Release Date: 11th December 2002
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥💥
A high-octane second instalment from director Peter Jackson, who does a masterful job of reminding audiences of all that is at stake for buddies, Frodo and Sam. The rivalry between the forces of good and evil are amplified through large-scale battle sequences and the introduction of new characters. Two Towers settles these characters in amongst those from The Fellowship by balancing out screen time and pacing the action that takes place. There is also an assured performance from Ian McKellan as the Wizard, Gandalf, whose reintroduction sparks a newfound hope in the fellowship. For the new faces, Jackson seems most comfortable deploying these characters in mammoth battle sequences, where special effects are put to great use. Where the ever-extending timeline and geography of the narrative poses threats to the effectiveness of the story, the frame-hopping adventures of all the characters ensures that the attention of the viewer is never lost.
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)
Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: J.R.R. Tolkien (novel); Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson (screenplay)
Release Date: 11th December 2003
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥💥💥
Peter Jackson offers a suitably stunning conclusion to his Lord of the Rings trilogy with a film that both navigates its way through a multitude of character arcs, whilst also creating more large-scale battle sequences. The journey of the hobbits, Frodo and Samwise, comes to a glorious end with the help of the fellowship, where Viggo Mortensen shines as the honourable Aragon. If Two Towers teased at Jackson's ability to shoot battle scenes, then Return of the King consolidates the director's mastery at large-scale action, where each sequence functions in line with the narrative; the themes of honour, friendship and family pervade every horse-lead charge. These themes translate to the story most poignantly in the final third of the film, where we return to the home of the hobbits - The Shire. In this humble landscape, audiences are reminded of the humanity that lies beneath every fantastical character in Tolkien's novels.
Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: J.R.R. Tolkien (novel); Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson (screenplay)
Release Date: 10th December 2001
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥💥
An enjoyable, if not slightly overstated, opening to an epic journey. The trilogy begins with subtle hints of friendship, fronted by protagonists, Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin), but also heaps of temptation and misused power, as is shown through the ominous golden ring. With the help of the fellowship, a small army of soldiers including the elf, Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Dwarf, Gimli (John Rhys-Davies), the hobbits begin their quest to destroy the burdensome ring that Frodo has inherited from his uncle, Bilbo (Ian Holm). Director Peter Jackson emphasises the scenic New Zealand landscapes that were used for filming to appropriately illustrate the grandeur of Tolkien's tale and immerse viewers in the forthcoming journey. The film paces itself at the midpoint with some overstuffed foreplanning of this journey, but Jackson reinstates excitement in the final act, which is packed with action and opens itself up for the second instalment.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: J.R.R. Tolkien (novel); Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson (screenplay)
Release Date: 11th December 2002
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥💥
A high-octane second instalment from director Peter Jackson, who does a masterful job of reminding audiences of all that is at stake for buddies, Frodo and Sam. The rivalry between the forces of good and evil are amplified through large-scale battle sequences and the introduction of new characters. Two Towers settles these characters in amongst those from The Fellowship by balancing out screen time and pacing the action that takes place. There is also an assured performance from Ian McKellan as the Wizard, Gandalf, whose reintroduction sparks a newfound hope in the fellowship. For the new faces, Jackson seems most comfortable deploying these characters in mammoth battle sequences, where special effects are put to great use. Where the ever-extending timeline and geography of the narrative poses threats to the effectiveness of the story, the frame-hopping adventures of all the characters ensures that the attention of the viewer is never lost.
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)
Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: J.R.R. Tolkien (novel); Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson (screenplay)
Release Date: 11th December 2003
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥💥💥
Peter Jackson offers a suitably stunning conclusion to his Lord of the Rings trilogy with a film that both navigates its way through a multitude of character arcs, whilst also creating more large-scale battle sequences. The journey of the hobbits, Frodo and Samwise, comes to a glorious end with the help of the fellowship, where Viggo Mortensen shines as the honourable Aragon. If Two Towers teased at Jackson's ability to shoot battle scenes, then Return of the King consolidates the director's mastery at large-scale action, where each sequence functions in line with the narrative; the themes of honour, friendship and family pervade every horse-lead charge. These themes translate to the story most poignantly in the final third of the film, where we return to the home of the hobbits - The Shire. In this humble landscape, audiences are reminded of the humanity that lies beneath every fantastical character in Tolkien's novels.
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