The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) - Overview - MSN Movies

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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PG13,2hrs 45min
Released:
December 19, 2001
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New Line Cinema
Synopsis: New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson fulfills his lifelong dream of transforming author J.R.R. Tolkien's best-selling fantasy epic into a three-part motion picture that begins with this holiday 2001 release. Elijah Wood stars as Frodo Baggins, a Hobbit resident of the medieval "Middle-earth" who discovers that a ring bequeathed to him by beloved relative and benefactor Bilbo (Ian Holm) is in fact the "One Ring," a device that will allow its master to manipulate dark powers and enslave the world. Frodo ... Full Synopsis
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Ryan Shriver
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Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is certainly the grandest and most skillfully made cinematic spectacle in recent memory, surpassing even Star Wars -- perhaps the most venerated science fiction series in cinematic history -- in terms of creativity, adventure, and sheer enjoyment. Swift, economical (in spite of a nearly three-hour running time), and extremely engrossing, ... Full Review
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Frodo Baggins
Gandalf
Bilbo Baggins
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