The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson, starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
In the Second Age of Middle-earth, the lords of Elves, Dwarves, and Men each receive Rings of Power. Unbeknownst to them, the Dark Lord Sauron forges the One Ring in Mount Doom, imbuing it with his power to control the other Rings and conquer Middle-earth. A final alliance of Men and Elves battles Sauron's forces in Mordor. Isildur of Gondor severs Sauron's finger, vanquishing him and returning him to spirit form, marking the beginning of the Third Age. The Ring corrupts Isildur, who takes it and is later killed by Orcs.
Production
Written by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, the film was produced by New Line Cinema. Howard Shore composed the score. Andrew Lesnie handled the cinematography. The film runs 179 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $93,000,000, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring grossed $871,368,364 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is part of the The Lord of the Rings Collection franchise; its influence and legacy endure in later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
This article incorporates text from Wikipedia, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.