For much of the twentieth century, millions of readers worldwide had their own vision of what author J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth would - or should - look and sound like. But their wildest imaginings could scarcely top the magnificent visuals and the sweeping scope of director Peter Jackson's masterpiece, THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy, introduced to the world in THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING.
Over twenty years on, the trilogy stands as an achievement in cinema - virtually flawless films created by a cast and crew committed to honoring an author's vision and a worldwide fanbase's expectations.
The screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson is determinedly faithful to Tolkien's text, as it sends Frodo and his friends Sam (Sean Astin), Pippin (Billy Boyd), and Merry (Dominic Monaghan) off in the direction of the terrifying volcanic Mount Doom, where they must dispose of a cursed ring passed down to Frodo by his cousin Bilbo Baggins (Ian Holm). The treasure, possessing extraordinary destructive powers, was forged by Sauron ages ago and, should it fall into the wrong hands, it could spell the end of civilization.
Getting rid of the ring is not easy. In fact, it might even take two more epic films to accomplish the task...
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Over twenty years on, the trilogy stands as an achievement in cinema - virtually flawless films created by a cast and crew committed to honoring an author's vision and a worldwide fanbase's expectations.
The screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson is determinedly faithful to Tolkien's text, as it sends Frodo and his friends Sam (Sean Astin), Pippin (Billy Boyd), and Merry (Dominic Monaghan) off in the direction of the terrifying volcanic Mount Doom, where they must dispose of a cursed ring passed down to Frodo by his cousin Bilbo Baggins (Ian Holm). The treasure, possessing extraordinary destructive powers, was forged by Sauron ages ago and, should it fall into the wrong hands, it could spell the end of civilization.
Getting rid of the ring is not easy. In fact, it might even take two more epic films to accomplish the task...
For much of the twentieth century, millions of readers worldwide had their own vision of what author J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth would - or should - look and sound like. But their wildest imaginings could scarcely top the magnificent visuals and the sweeping scope of director Peter Jackson's masterpiece, THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy, introduced to the world in THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING.
Over twenty years on, the trilogy stands as an achievement in cinema - virtually flawless films created by a cast and crew committed to honoring an author's vision and a worldwide fanbase's expectations.
The screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson is determinedly faithful to Tolkien's text, as it sends Frodo and his friends Sam (Sean Astin), Pippin (Billy Boyd), and Merry (Dominic Monaghan) off in the direction of the terrifying volcanic Mount Doom, where they must dispose of a cursed ring passed down to Frodo by his cousin Bilbo Baggins (Ian Holm). The treasure, possessing extraordinary destructive powers, was forged by Sauron ages ago and, should it fall into the wrong hands, it could spell the end of civilization.
Getting rid of the ring is not easy. In fact, it might even take two more epic films to accomplish the task...
read more
Over twenty years on, the trilogy stands as an achievement in cinema - virtually flawless films created by a cast and crew committed to honoring an author's vision and a worldwide fanbase's expectations.
The screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson is determinedly faithful to Tolkien's text, as it sends Frodo and his friends Sam (Sean Astin), Pippin (Billy Boyd), and Merry (Dominic Monaghan) off in the direction of the terrifying volcanic Mount Doom, where they must dispose of a cursed ring passed down to Frodo by his cousin Bilbo Baggins (Ian Holm). The treasure, possessing extraordinary destructive powers, was forged by Sauron ages ago and, should it fall into the wrong hands, it could spell the end of civilization.
Getting rid of the ring is not easy. In fact, it might even take two more epic films to accomplish the task...
show less
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