The Lord of the Rings for Fans

Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is an epic adventure of good against evil, the power of friendship, and individual courage. The saga centers around an unassuming Hobbit named Frodo Baggins who inherits a Ring that would give a dark and powerful lord the power to enslave the world. With a loyal fellowship of elves, dwarves, men, and a wizard, Frodo embarks on a heroic quest to destroy the One Ring and pave the way for the emergence of mankind.

The DVD features include 3D animated menus and exclusive online content. Documentaries such as "Welcome to Middle-earth," "The Quest for the Ring," and "A Passage to Middle-earth" reveal the secrets behind the production of this epic adventure. Additionally, there are 15 featurettes that explore the locales and cultures of Middle-earth, including interviews with cast members Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, and Liv Tyler. Viewers can also enjoy a 10-minute behind-the-scenes preview of the next The Lord of the Rings theatrical release, The Two Towers, as well as Enya's "May It Be" music video.

The DVD also offers an inside look at the Special Extended DVD Edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and a preview of Electronic Arts' video game, The Two Towers. The packaging features a Double Amaray case, a TV spot, and the original theatrical trailers.

As the triumphant start of a trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring leaves viewers begging for more. Peter Jackson's ambitious epic compresses J.R.R. Tolkien's classic The Lord of the Rings, but this robust adaptation maintains reverent allegiance to Tolkien's creation, instantly qualifying as one of the greatest fantasy films ever made. At 178 minutes, the film is long enough to establish the myriad inhabitants of Middle-earth, the legendary Rings of Power, and the fellowship of hobbits, elves, dwarves, and humans--led by the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and the brave hobbit Frodo (Elijah Wood)--who must battle terrifying forces of evil on their perilous journey to destroy the One Ring in the land of Mordor.

Superbly paced, the film is both epic and intimate, offering astonishing special effects and production design while emphasizing the emotional intensity of Frodo's adventure. Ending on a perfect note of heroic loyalty and rich anticipation, this wondrous fantasy continues in The Two Towers (2002).

This initial DVD release of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring presents the theatrical version of the film with a beautiful picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 EX sound that rattles the walls and gives rear speakers a good workout. Serious fans of Peter Jackson's Tolkien adaptation will choose the extended-version four-DVD set, but casual admirers will find this version has plenty to satisfy them.

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