Blog Pick Week #11

   Sometimes it can be hard to separate a trilogy into three different movies. Even if each of the films have their own look and feel, those three movies are actually a continuation of one long story. When this happens it can be difficult to recommend only one of the three, rather than the entire series. We find ourselves in this bind for this weeks pick. With the prequel set to be released this week, our pick is Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings".
   As stated before, we are referring to the entire trilogy, not one movie in particular. If you've never seen any of the "Lord of the Rings" movies, you obviously need to begin with the first "The Fellowship of the Ring". In part one of the story, which takes place in a fictional place called middle earth, a group of rings have been made. One ring rules all the rings, and he who possess it, holds great power. Having considerable power, also brings evil and sinister thoughts. A fellowship is formulated to take the ring to be destroyed, while trying to keep it out of the hands of the dark lord Sauron.
   "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy are fantasy adventure films set in a fictional world, full of wizards, dwarfs, elves and little creatures known as hobbits. It may sound like a children's Disney cartoon but it is anything but. The movies are live action and filmed primarily in New Zealand. The films are some of the most beautiful and picturesque movies ever made. The cinematography and art direction bring middle earth alive.
   To put it in perspective, the entire trilogy was nominated for 30 Academy Awards, with the final film "The Return of the King" responsible for eleven of them, ultimately winning all eleven. In total the trilogy walked away with 17 Oscars, leaving it amongst the greatest movies of all time, certainly one of the greatest trilogy's of all time.
   Each film is about three hours, and even longer in the extended versions. That being said, these are some of the best movies of all time and warrant everyone to see them.  Start with "The Fellowship of the Ring", then "The Two Towers", and finally "The Return of the King". Until next time happy viewing.

by
Joe Talmage
webmoviepick@gmail.com

"The Fellowship of the Ring" trailer