The Lord of the Rings film trilogy contains three action, fantasy, adventure blockbuster films: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) abbreviated 'FotR', The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) abbreviated 'TTT' and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) abbreviated 'RotK'. All these movies are set in fictional world where a young Hobbit Frodo Baggins and a companion of his set off to a journey of destroying that One Ring that can corrupt anyone who wears it giving him all the power in the world and to ensure the annihilation of the Dark Lord Sauron. The movie shows his journey and other events happening while he is on his quest where Frodo meets lots of people’s and creatures who either help him or are against him. In the end Frodo does manage to destroy the ring and saves the Earth.
The book of Lord of the Rings was itself inspiring to Jackson which encouraged him on making a movie. He still wondered why anyone has not taken this novel as a project yet. But he got the privilege of directing this movie with his partner Fran Walsh. They both worked on these films making the characters and the story to not just appear as fictional and fake but real and lively. New Line Cinema’s decision permitted the Lord of the Rings to be directed in New Zealand. This included everything from story writing, directing, scripting to shooting and special effects. The three parts movies were shot over a period of two whole years at over one hundred locations around New Zealand. Despite of the large budget this movie had, the outcome was twice as good as the amount spent on it. Every cinema of every country was house full till the movie was on the cinema. People loved the story, the characters and the special effects which were not at all counterfeit and unreal.
Besides the story line of the movie the cast and the crew that worked in front and behind the cameras were also astonishing and talented. The cast includes Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom and Viggo Mortensen. The movie though lasts for whole three hours which is a long time period but once you get started it does not make you feel like the movie is being dragged or is getting boring. It just gets better and better, increasing the suspense and thrill as each minute passes by.
It’s hard to believe if some of you have not watched this movie yet. I would highly recommend this movie to be watched and trust me you wont regret it. This movie will take you into a whole different world with all these characters and people who you will find factual. The DVD’s of these movies can be purchased from your near by movie store or purchased online as well. The movie has a lot of other accessories for the fans. So get a bowl of popcorn, a soda and enjoy three whole hours of non-stop entertainment.