Ivana Redwine reviews the two-disc DVD set for the film.

Harry Knowles provides a review and remembers visiting the set of Lord of the Rings.

"For those of you who, like me, were disappointed by Harry Potter, New Line has the perfect answer: The Lord of the Rings."

Review of the way animals were used and treated during the filming of the trilogy, including information on why the production was rated as "Questionable."

Review of the film by Wallace Baine [Santa Cruz Sentinel].

Roger Ebert's review, focusing on the role of hobbits in the film as opposed to the book.

Positive review emphasizing Peter Jackon's departure from Tolkien.

Paul Clinton's review of the film [CNN].

Analysis and review of the four-disc set.

Review of the film on DVD by Yunda Eddie Feng.

One thumb up, one thumb down from these two critics. [mp3]

Review of the movie by Colin Kennedy.

Positive review of the film.

Synopsis and evaluation of the movie's suitability for children in terms of violence, moral and social issues, and language. Recommendations by age group.

Soundtrack review, audio, and ratings.

Matt Soergel reviews the movie [Jacksonville.com].

Overwhelmingly positive review by Gauti Fridriksson, along with viewer comments on the film.

Duane Dudek's review of the film [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel].

"[E]asily accessible to people who have never read Tolkien, and a treat for fans."

Review saying the film fails as an epic.

"If Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was the Citizen Kane of martial arts films, The Lord of the Rings does the same thing for the fantasy quest genre."

Information, links to reviews, and an overall score for the film.

Review of the film by Chris Bowyer.

Mark Ramsey's review: "'Fellowship' boasts breathtaking images and, thanks to Mr. Tolkien, a story that's second to none."

Review highlighting the "masculine" elements of the film.

Review by Emma French. "It is evident that whilst much of Tolkien's vision has inevitably been distilled, the elusive tone and feel of his works has been captured with rare and extraordinary success."

"The bar has been raised, and the world of film entertainment will hereinafter be better for it."

Movie review that includes cast list and links.

Review of the film.

"In the end, [it] succeeds as the event blockbuster that it was so clearly designed to be."

Critique of the film, comparing it with the George Lucas saga, by Jean Tang.

"An accomplished movie for everyone who ever longed to hit the road and who welcomes adventure."

Negative appraisal of the first film.

[5/5] Includes soundclip, tracklist and user comments.

"The movie year's most compelling thrill ride."

Review by David Edelstein. "I left exhausted, happy, intoxicated." Includes stills from the movie.

"Battle-scene overkill aside, there's no denying the eye-popping majesty of Jackson's epic spectacle."

Review of the film by Quentin Roux [Marco Island Eagle].

"For once, here's a gigantic-budget movie that wears its outsized grandiosity well and lives up to its hype and ambition."

"The result is not just a faithful transcription of a classic, but a wondrous reimagining of one."

"I still came away empty, wanting more. I was expecting something that I could get lost in but instead found myself wading through some things that were less than satisfactory."

A review of the movie by Michael Burks.

Review of the DVD by Greatpilgrim.

Review of the movie by Anthony Quinn [Independent.co.uk].

A positive review of the film.

Review of the movie by Stephanie Zacharek [Salon Entertainment].

Kevin Kuphal's review of the film.

Film information, rating and review.

Review of the movie by Malcolm Johnson [The Hartford Courant].