The Fellowship of the Ring – A Review

“The Lord of the Rings” is a book trilogy written by the world famous writer J.R.R. Tolkien and it tells the story of Frodo Baggins, a Hobbit who battles against the Dark Lord Sauron to save Middle-earth from the grip of Evil. In the first part of the movie, “The Fellowship of the Ring”, Frodo and his Fellowship of friends and allies embark on a desperate journey to rid the earth of the source of Sauron’s greatest strength – the One Ring.

“The Fellowship of the Ring” is an extremely good movie, which takes you into the world of fantasy and exciting adventure. Peter Jackson did a really good job in transferring Tolkien’s well-written words into colorful moving pictures. He sensed the emotional atmosphere of the book and understood perfectly well how Tolkien imagined every little being in the trilogy. That is why all the characters in “The Fellowship of the Ring” are created and formed in the exact way Tolkien wanted them to be.

Of course, this couldn’t have been achieved without a professional cast who managed to turn the words of the movie script into an amazing and fascinating movie. No doubt, all the actors did a great job, which couldn’t have been accomplished without their brilliant acting. One thing that is really good about them is that they are all more or less unknown to the world, exept Elijah Wood. If you had taken for example Nicolas Cage to play Frodo, it would only have felt stupid because you would have recognized him straight away and that would have destroyed most of the magic of being Frodo.

Analysis of Directing in Fellowship of the Ring

Many of the viewers got angry with the director Peter Jackson because he had made so many changes when filming “The Fellowship of the Ring”. They were particularly upset with Peter Jackson’s decision to leave Tom Bombadillo out of the movie. However, Peter Jackson did that because Tom Bombadillo didn’t play a leading role in the cause of bringing the Ring to the Mount Doom. And, of course, we should understand that the footage of the movie is not an elastic one. The entire movie turned out to be fantastic and Peter Jackson’s work was like giving life to a doll. The changes do not look like an elephant would be on Antarctic, but they fit in the story like a glove and make it look coherent and complete.

“The Fellowship of the Ring” is set in new Zealand which has the perfect nature to be shown as Middle-earth. Its high and mighty mountains covering the whole island together with wide open plains and big forests is like a true paradise. The surroundings are peaceful and quiet, and the nature around somehow gets you to think about tranquility and harmony. The Shire looks incredibly realistic with its small people going around and small houses everywhere.

Seeing the characters, nature and places that you have only read about and then later on see them with your own eyes is really an amazing event. Being children, we all dream of seeing our favorite characters in real life. Thanks to Peter Jackson and a strong international cast the dream of many LOTR fans came true. The combination of an excellent producer along with a professional cast and an extremely well-done movie script did the trick – “The Fellowship of the Ring” had a roaring success and did remarkably well at the box-office.

Themes and Lessons from Lord of the Rings

This second movie has also had an intense affect on tourism, but many people are combining trips to Australia and New Zealand, which is a great way to see more than one country at a time since they are so close together. It would be very easy to find a hotel in Hobart on Expedia, for example, then pop over to New Zealand after a day or so to take a tour of all the amazing film locations. The spectacular views are even more amazing in person.

For fans of the beloved novel, Jackson’s adaptation stays largely faithful to the book while streamlining certain portions for the screen. A major change is the absence of the character Tom Bombadil, whose section is omitted. While Bombadil plays an important role in the book, his removal tightens the film’s pacing. Fans may also note the increased action emphasis; the novel relies more on subtle tension building. Yet Jackson skillfully executes thrilling chase sequences and battles. The core of the tale remains intact, conveying the spirit of Tolkien’s work.

At its heart, The Fellowship of the Ring highlights the importance of friendship, courage, and hope in overcoming darkness. The story suggests that even humble, ordinary people can rise to meet extraordinary challenges. This timeless theme resonates in a post-9/11 world grappling with new threats to stability and freedom. Like the fellowship united against encroaching shadow, people today must stand together, drawing strength from bonds of fellowship. The story underscores how in times of crisis, we all have reserves of inner resilience we can summon, much like the unassuming Hobbits stepping up to face evil.