Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
Cinematography
New Zealand never looked better. Shire escapism: unmatched.
Production
Forced perspective hobbits that actually fooled your brain.
Score
Howard Shore's Shire theme: instant tears, no refunds.
Director
Peter Jackson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Viggo Mortensen broke two toes kicking that helmet and used the real take.
Jackson filmed the Shire last specifically so the actors would feel genuine homesickness.
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