The movie began, and the plot did not change much. It still started with Blanchett's magnetic voice, introducing the structure of Middle-earth and the origins of the Supreme Ring. Galadriel, the Elf Queen, became the first female character to appear. Even though she disappeared in a flash, her elegant and noble demeanor was still unmistakable.
"You're so beautiful, Kate." Adriaan said this in Blanchett's ear, with one hand on her thigh.
Blanchett smiled charmingly, but before she could speak, there was a dry cough from the other side. Liv, who was sitting on the left of Adriaan, although her eyes were fixed on the screen, her mouth was pouting, and she was not very happy. Well, this kind of thing was inevitable. As long as they were all around, it was already good that Liv did not use her elbow.
"Of course, of course, when Liv appears, she is just as valiant." Adriaan said immediately, and then Twilight looked past her to the one beside her, and added, "Gwyneth is the same."
But what he got was a supercilious look from Gwyneth.
Well, let's focus on the picture. After the explanation, it was the end of the second era, when the allied forces of the elves and humans fought against Sauron in front of the gate of Mordor. Hugo Weaver's appearance as the Elven King was not bad. He looked more powerful in armor than in a white robe. Because of Adriaan, the elves' ears were generally longer than in the original version.
Then, after a series of scenes, it was introduced how Sauron was killed, how the Supreme Ring fell into the hands of Isildur, how it was owned by Gollum, and finally fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins.
The whole movie finally began with the calm and peaceful Shire. Gandalf, Frodo, and Sam appeared one by one. Ian McKellen was worthy of being a veteran actor. Gandalf's serious and tough character was perfectly portrayed by him. It was completely different from the previous Magneto.
Adriaan could not help but sigh regretfully in his heart. He originally wanted to persuade McKellen to play Dumbledore. It must be very interesting. Just before the screening, he teased the old man that if he had agreed, he would have attended the premiere of the three most influential movies released by Universal at the end of the year. Unfortunately, McKellen's attitude was very firm.
"I've already played a legendary character, and I've played a superhero before. There's really no need to repeat it," the old man said.
Elijah Wood's Frodo Baggins was also very eye-catching. He had a baby face, blue eyes, slightly frowning eyebrows, and a cheerful smile. The only thing missing from his face was the word "innocent." Choosing him to play Frodo was indeed a good idea, but it also doomed him to have a rough future. A baby face might be a killer weapon for child stars, but at the same time, it was also something that adult actors avoided.
In any case, Frodo's performance in the movie was quite good. Although the crew had tried their best to make the Halfling look short and chubby in front of the camera, when Frodo stood next to other non-Dwarf races, it was still possible to see the difference between the camera and the Halfling.
This was not Elijah's fault, and it was unavoidable. Fortunately, Adriaan had noticed this before, so he specially emphasized during the editing to minimize such changes, so it did not affect the specific look.
With the appearance of the Supreme Ring, the plot further unfolded. After Gandalf confirmed it, he asked Frodo to bring the ring to the Prancing Pony Inn and wait for him. The four Halflings gathered one after another. Saruman, the Ringwraiths, and the Elves also appeared one by one. The scenery of White City and Isengard was also shown, and many of the audience were amazed.
These places did not change much, except for the battle between Gandalf and Saruman. The original version was a little silly and lacked the demeanor that a wizard should have. With just a few "ha" and "ha" sounds, he flew out. It was not known whether Jackson arranged this because he was short of funds or because he wanted to be as realistic as possible. Of course, Adrian wouldn't do that. That was why the spells here were a little more extravagant. It wasn't a big deal, but it wasn't a bad thing to make it look simple and unadorned. Overly extravagant spells would only distract the audience.
If this was Jackson's intention, it would be understandable, but it was a little too pretentious. Adriaan made some changes. Although he added some effects, it was not even as good as Harry Potter. He also adjusted the demeanor of the two wizards to make it look more elegant, like a duel between nobles in the 17th century.
After that, the other male protagonist, Aragorn, appeared in the Prancing Pony Inn. Inns had a very important place in Western fantasy literature. Many stories began in inns, so Frodo was discovered by the Ringwraiths and saved by Aragorn. From then on, the two met in the Prancing Pony Inn.
Next, Frodo was stabbed by the Ringwraiths, and Liv officially appeared. Accompanied by an almost holy white light, Liv's beautiful angelic face was breathtaking. She was very much in line with the title of "Twilight Star" in the novel.
"It's so beautiful." Adriaan moved closer to Liv's ear and blew gently. Although Liv did not look at him, her lips curved into a sweet smile.
After the white light, Arwen was no longer as dazzling on the screen. However, the chase that followed made her look even more heroic, especially the scene at the entrance of Rivendell where she raised her sword and summoned the water to wash away the Ringwraiths. Adriaan tried his best to add a hint of elegance to the simple look, making Arwen look even more unattainable. There was even a burst of applause in the theater.
After that, the scenery of Rivendell was fully displayed. The cinematics were quite exquisite. With the soft and warm colors, it was as if the place would never be eroded by darkness. Boromir, Gimli, and Legolas also appeared. Silver, who had inherited the traditions of the Phoenix family, was quite handsome. He was even more dazzling than the original, especially when he dismounted from his horse. The slight smile on his face and the slight admiration in his eyes perfectly displayed the pride of an Elf and his respect for Rivendell.
It was the same when he bickered with Gimli. He only raised his eyebrows or laughed, but his disdain was just right. That was why Adriaan could not help but sigh in regret. Silver's acting skills did not lose out to his two brothers, but he still wanted to become a singer …
Finally, after Frodo agreed to throw the Supreme Ring into the crater of the volcano, the Ring Protection Squad, which was formed by the heirs of various races, set off. No wonder people in Roland's previous life joked that if one did not have the status of a prince, there was no way one could enter the Ring Protection Squad.
Next, the Snow Mountain was blocked by Saruman, so they chose the Mines of Moria. However, they discovered that the Orcs and the Balrog had killed all the Dwarves inside. After Gandalf and the Balrog died together to buy some time, the Ring's Guardian team passed through the mountains and entered the Golden Forest. Roslolian and Galadriel also officially appeared.
The audience gasped in admiration. It was unknown if it was because of Roslolian or Galadriel who was dressed luxuriously. Of course, this time, Adriaan kept his mouth shut and did not say a word. But soon, an even more astonishing scene appeared. When the majestic Gate of Argonas appeared on the screen, a buzzing sound rang out in the theater.
Majestic, magnificent, and with a heavy sense of history. Adriaan had put in enough effort into this scene. The scene that was already shocking in the original version was even more breathtaking in this version. Many people could not help but cheer, even though they knew that such a statue would not exist in reality.
The following battle was also rather eye-catching. When Adriaan was filming, he specially called over the assistant who had learned from Yuan Heping for a few days to take charge of the scene. Just like what was mentioned before, even though Yuan Heping always hid certain things, the technical staff still managed to analyze many things with the power of technology. Therefore, even though they had not fully grasped Yuan Heping's techniques, it was suitable for a movie like "The Lord of the Rings", where the fighting was intense.
Rough and fierce. Whether it was Boromir, Gimli, Aragorn, or the Orcs and Uruk-hai, they were all like that. This kind of head-on combat with a bit of skill, coupled with the editing of the scene, made the audience very satisfied. It was precisely because of this that Legolas, who completely relied on skill to win, became the biggest highlight of the movie. He was strong, agile, and fought like the wind. His archery skills never missed, and his unbelievably handsome face was enough to make young female fans scream in excitement.
But the most heroic and also the climax of the first film of "The Lord of the Rings" was Boromir's heroic sacrifice. The son of the Regent of Gondor was bewitched by the Ring of Supremacy and tried to snatch it away. After he regretted his actions, he resolutely blew the horn to attract a large number of Orcs, creating an opportunity for Frodo and the others to escape.
Although he valiantly slew countless orcs, he still fell under the arrow of an uruk-hai. Just as the uruk-hai was about to decapitate him, Aragon rushed over and slayed the uruk-hai after a tough battle. But Boromir was powerless to reverse the situation.
"Forgive me … I wanted to snatch the Ring of Supremacy. I've let everyone down …" said Boromir, panting with arrows stuck in his body.
"No, Boromir, you were very brave. You protected your dignity," said Aragorn comfortingly.
"It's all over. The human world will perish. Darkness will cover the land, and our cities will be destroyed," said Boromir as he shook his head sadly.
Aragorn looked into Boromir's eyes and said in a deep voice, "I don't know how much strength I have left, but I swear that I will never let White City fall, and I will never let our people be slaughtered."
"Our people …" murmured the dying Boromir. "Our people!"
His eyes suddenly lit up and glowed with the last of his life. He reached out to grab the hilt of his fallen sword. With Aragorn's help, he finally got it and placed it on his chest.
He looked at Aragorn and smiled, "I'm willing to follow you … my brother … my leader … my king …"
This scene was so emotional that if there were any emotional people in the audience, they might have cried in public.
A good movie must have at least one scene that would be firmly remembered by the audience. Boromir's monologue was undoubtedly the highlight of the first film. It was not inferior to Gandalf's fight against the Balrog. Therefore, the plot was a little slow in many places, even after being adjusted by Adriaan. After all, there were so many pages in the book that it was difficult to make a choice. But the climax was enough to make people remember the movie.
Therefore, when the lights were turned on, the theater was filled with enthusiastic applause.
"Without a doubt, this is a masterpiece. Those who were worried about the director's miracle and the movie version of 'The Lord of the Rings' can rest assured. Adriaan has used a huge amount of time to fully display the Middle Earth written by Tolkien. The beautiful and tranquil Shire, the gorgeous and elegant Rivendell and Roslolian, the simple and magnificent Gate of Agonus, all of them are astonishing.
He has a firm grasp of the plot. Although he has made many changes and abandoned many details, it does not affect the main plot. Not only are the characters well portrayed, but the battles are also very exciting. Whether it was the chase of the Ringwraiths, or the battle in the mines of Moria and the battle in the forest, they were all very good. The death of Boromir is the climax of the whole movie!
It is worth mentioning that the main characters of the movie are not famous actors. Although Viggo Mortensen, who played the role of Aragorn, had started acting in the 80s, he did not have many well-known works. But in "The Lord of the Rings", he performed the style that Aragorn should have, and was almost no different from Tolkien's King Elisa. The other main character, Frodo Elijah Wood, was only 20 years old. Although he did not have many eye-catching roles after "Oliver Twist" in 1997, he did clearly express Frodo's innocence and strength.
In addition, whether it was the youngest child of the Phoenix family, Silver Phoenix, who played the role of Legolas, John Rhys Davies who played the role of Gimli, Shaun Bing who played the role of Boromir, Sir Ian McKellen who played the role of Gandalf, Sir Christopher Lee who played the role of Saruman, Hugo Weaver who played the role of King Elrond, they all had remarkable performances.
The two women who had the most scenes in the movie, Kate Blanchett, was as noble and elegant as ever, and Liv Taylor, was enchanting. It has to be said that Director Miracle's vision is very accurate. It is the luckiest thing for the fans to have him directing the movie version of "The Lord of the Rings."
— — James Temple, San Francisco Chronicle
Basically, those who knew the inside story would know that it was deliberately flattering Adriaan. Who didn't know that the Hearst Corporation and AC Media worked closely together? But the problem was, first of all, this was definitely not the newspaper that was flattering the most. One must know that USA Today even advertised that the first movie of "The Lord of the Rings" was so beautiful that no other movie this year could surpass it. Director Miracle had done everything perfectly, and this was bound to leave a heavy mark in the history of film. Secondly, "The Lord of the Rings" deserved such praise and even flattery.
Basically, the film critics were overwhelmingly praising the movie and gave it high marks. On IMDB, it had reached a high score of 8.9, surpassing "The Godfather" in one fell swoop and temporarily sitting at the top of the Top 250. On Rotten Tomatoes, the fresh and positive ratings were also over 90%! Countless words of praise were placed on "The Lord of the Rings. Even if there was criticism, it was quickly drowned out. Therefore, the media under AC Media sang praises for Director Miracle even more boldly and confidently.
At the same time, the huge number of Tolkien fans all over the world expressed their joy one after another.
"This is a huge surprise. Director Miracle has perfectly restored the Middle Earth written by Mr. Tolkien. Aragorn, Arwen, Frodo, Gandalf, Galadriel, and the other characters finally have concrete images for the first time. We are grateful to Mr. Adriaan. Although many details in the book were overlooked due to the time constraints of the movie, this is still a perfect movie. We have every reason to look forward to the second installment of the series!" A very influential fan of the book wrote on the homepage of a website he created to collect all the information related to "The Lord of the Rings."
With such overwhelming publicity and a good reputation, the box office in North America was more than 90 million in the first three days. It was only a little bit away from breaking the 100 million mark. This showed how enthusiastic the audience was.
"This is the performance of ability," Adriaan bragged to Claude.
"Okay, ability." Claude smiled and patted his shoulder, not minding it.
Many people did not mind either. With Director Miracle's achievements, it was not difficult to achieve this. Many people were also glad that they did not say anything to ridicule Adriaan when he announced that he was going to bring "The Lord of the Rings" to the silver screen. Otherwise, they would have been slapped in the face a few more times. Of course, after Adriaan achieved so many achievements, there were still people who tirelessly made all kinds of reverse predictions. They were either against it or out of their minds.
Although Adriaan was proud of himself, he did not forget another hero. In addition to giving Peter Jackson a large amount of dividends — of course, it would not be as much as in his previous life — he also said that he could hand over the script of "King Kong" to him. If he felt that it was good, by the middle of next year, he would arrange for the remaining two "The Lord of the Rings" films to start shooting after the post-production was completed.
"X-Men" and "The Lord of the Rings" were released and achieved good results, but Adriaan's trip to the Thanksgiving Christmas premiere was not over. Although "Training Day", which premiered between "X-Men" and "The Lord of the Rings", did not need to participate, and "Passion Chocolate", which was also released between these two films, did not hold a premiere because it was a smaller scale, some could not escape.
For example, A Beautiful Mind, which was released after "The Lord of the Rings" and starred her and Russell Crowe, which depicted the life of mathematician John Nash, was a film that was released after "A Beautiful Mind."
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