With the forming of a Fellowship to help guide Frodo along his path to Mordor to destroy the ring where it was created, all races have put their fate and faith in their newfound Hobbit friend.
With the assistance of a few fellow mischievous Hobbits (Sam Gamgee (Sean Astin), Pippin Took (Billy Boyd) and Merry Brandybuck (Dominic Monaghan)), Frodo sets out to keep the ring safe, with little knowledge of the true powers that are in his control, and the great dangers he is about to encounter.
Evil forces have set out to reacquire their master's long lost possession. And while the ring has laid fairly dormant in the sixty years it resided in Bilbo's pocket, an evil stirring in Mordor has awoken the ring. One birthday, upon the guidance of his old friend Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen), Bilbo bequeaths his possessions to his nephew, so he may live out his life creating a novel of his adventures.
His uncle Bilbo (Ian Holm) has led a life quite the opposite of Frodo's, full of adventure, the defining moment coming with his acquisition of a mysterious, powerful ring. War led to the defeat of Sauron, though the greed, treachery, and lust for power of mankind prevented its destruction, and soon after, it was lost for over two thousand years.įrodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) didn't think himself much a hero, or much of anything for that matter, as his life consists solely in the safety of his home, the Shire, along with the other furry footed Hobbits. One more, dubbed the One Ring, crafted by Sauron in the volcanic Mount Doom of Mordor, to control them all. Nine Rings of Power were granted to the kings and rulers of the world.
From the origins of the rings, to the splitting of a group of kindred spirits who set out to free the world, from humble beginnings to great expectations. A journey that will take nearly ten hours time in human years, unless one pauses to take a burrito break. A journey that will cross the whole of Middle Earth, with every inhabitant affected by the crusade of the few, the proud, the Fellowship of the Ring. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' - (4/5) - And so begins a journey. This fan's favorite literary giant became a fan favorite cinematic giant immediately, but will it be a gigantic Blu-ray system seller? Academy Award wins on each outing, culminating in Best Picture and Best Director wins with the third installment. Best selling home video releases, and incredibly high rankings from fans in IMDb's Top 250. Opening weekend numbers that nearly doubled from the first film to the last. Over one billion dollars in domestic ticket sales, and almost double that in foreign take. It's safe to say that the end result speaks for itself. Tolkien, the three part sequel to 'The Hobbit' known as 'The Lord of the Rings.' But fate smiled upon the tubby (at the time, at least) native, as he was given the reins to adapt the literary giant from famed author J. The New Zealand born filmmaker's previous works had been more wild and imaginative cult offerings, like 'Braindead' (known in the States as 'Dead Alive') and ' The Frighteners,' not big budget special effects laden blockbusters.
Peter Jackson didn't seem like the most natural pick when selecting a director for one of the most expensive and expansive film series ever created. Aragorn struggles to fulfill his legacy as he leads his outnumbered followers against the growing power of the Dark Lord Sauron, so that the Ring-bearer may complete his quest. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. 'The Return of the King' - The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Their destinies now lie at two towers - Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupted wizard Saruman waits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. The Fellowship in the meantime has divided they now find themselves taking different paths to defeating Sauron and his allies. 'The Two Towers' - Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship continue their quest to destroy the One Ring and stand against the evil of the dark lord Sauron. If Sauron reclaims the Ring, Middle-Earth is doomed. Hunting Frodo are servants of the Dark Lord, Sauron, the Ring's evil creator. Overview - The Fellowship of the Ring' - With the help of a courageous fellowship of friends and allies, Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous mission to destroy the legendary One Ring.