i've never seen any of them, but i've always heard they were so good. I have never read the books or anything either. What so special and if I do decide to get it, which is the first part?
2006-06-29 08:58:43 · 35 answers · asked by Blueocean 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Yes they really really are that good!
In this order
Fellowship of the Ring
The Two Towers
The Return of the King.
2006-06-29 09:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by operagirlmary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Lord of the Rings Movies are really good. You should read the books too, It will help you understand what is going on in the movie better.
Part 1 is The Fellowship of the Ring
Part 2 is The Two Towers
Part 3 is The Return of the King
2006-06-29 09:03:00 · answer #2 · answered by courage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like folk lore, Merlin-esque magic and grand special effects that can only truely be apreciated on a large screen, then yes. It's like a roller coaster ride at times. If you've already read the books you might be a little disappointed. It's really the special effects and cinimatography that make the trilogy on screen. The story is there but nothing can compare to the descriptive writtings found in the books that send your mind on a wild fantasy journey. Movie always cut sequences from the books for running time. There's A LOT MORE going on in the books.
2006-06-29 09:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by J. D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fellowship of the Ring is the first part. The three movies (Fellowship, Two Towers and Return of the King) are a great endeavor, but doomed to fail at capturing the true magic of the books. Read the Hobbit, then the Trilogy ... then see the movies. You'll get a lot more out of them and maybe be a bit smarter for the experience.
2006-06-29 09:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...the movies are VERY different from the books. I read all the books first, and I loved them. Because I loved the books so much, I really didn't like the movies. They messed up many of the characters, took ENORMOUS liberties with the plot, and basically made a mess of things.
In the first movie, the plot isn't altered too much - it's more that certain events are omitted to make the story shorter. But in the second and third movies, entire events are changed needlessly. It would make a lover of the books angry (like me).
Cinematically, the movies are extraordinary. If you want to enjoy the movies, I suggest seeing them first. Then, go read the books to find out the REAL story.
2006-06-29 09:05:02 · answer #5 · answered by Tiger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The movies are amazing! The first one is Fellowship of the ring and get the extended versions. If you want to read the books first that might help explain stuff in the movies but let me warn you they cut things from the book due to the length of the movies.
2006-06-29 09:01:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
J.R.R. Tolkien's books are some of the greatest ever written, but I have some serious problems with the movie adaptations. The acting was bland and over-dramatic (with the exceptions of Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis) seemingly to match the simplistic and melodramatic dialogue, the action was overdone and many of the subplots felt underdeveloped and tacked-on. However, the special effects and cinematography were amazing, and the New Zealand scenery was absolutely beautiful.
2006-06-29 09:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first movie is Fellowship of the Rings. I enjoyed all three movies and I never read any of the books. I liked the acting and the scenery--it was beautiful. It also keeps you intrigued without being boring--they are long movies, like 3 hours each.
Enjoy!
2006-06-29 09:02:21 · answer #8 · answered by Penguin Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they're really that good. Even if you have no Tolkien background, they are still incredible movies in their own right. The Fellowship of the Ring is the first part, and the films are truly an achievement in directing, special effects, and screenwriting, as well as acting and costuming.
2006-07-04 16:37:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's awsome the 3rd movie is the best but you better watch the 1st 2 that way u won't be clueless and the first is called lord of the rings the fellowship of the ring but it's not as good as 1 and 2 it's my least favorite the books are good too
2006-06-29 09:03:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like fantasy, they were fantastic. They had fabulous scenery, clean-cut storylines, and according to all the LotR fan friends I have, the movies follow the book very closely.
But yes, the Lord of the Rings movies are fabulous, regardless of opinion. They were well-done. But whether you like them or not is a whole different matter.
But I would tell you to watch them and find out yourself if you're so curious.
2006-06-29 09:10:23 · answer #11 · answered by Kirby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋