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Avg. Customer Rating: 2.9 / 5.0

Dude of the Rings:

Produced at as joint production between Cromwell Productions Limited and Eagle Media, J.R.R. TOLKEIN: MASTERS OF THE RINGS: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF THE RINGS (not to be confused with an unauthorized version out there by nearly the same name) is a treat for any serious fan of Tolkein. Indeed, I watched the DVD twice the first day I bought it.

Perhaps the greatest feature available on the disc is the 3D CGI mapping and virtual tour of Middle-Earth, a treat for the eyes laying out in exacting... more info

Informative, Exciting Narrative & 3D Maps of Middle Earth !:

Finally a very informative collection of film, 3D maps, a chronological detail narrative about the "Lord of the Rings", comments from Tolkien scholars, JRR Tolkiens son & daughter. Plus some film and the voice of the Master Of the Rings himself, JRR Tolkien.

This is a very exciting Full Screen DVD.

Summary: We get many features with this great "Tolkien Definitve Guide" to Middle Earth. 1.) An 80 minute film with the telling and explanation of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Narrated, and comments... more info

Nothing I didn't already know. Don't waste your money!:

If you are interested in learning about Tolkien read Humphrey Carpenter's excellent biography rather than wasting money on this DVD. The only thing of interest on this disc is the footage of Tolkien himself, but there's not enough to make the price you pay worthwhile. The majority is taken up by a badly performed synopsis of the story. Also includes a disc of totally boring music supposedly inspired by LOTR. Buy Howard Shore's soundtrack to the Peter Jackson films if you want great music that really sounds... more info

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