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Plot:
Of all the documentaries devoted to J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy classic, Ringers: Lord of the Fans is the first and only one to respectfully honor the good-natured depth and breadth of Lord of ...( read more 
) fandom. Like Peter Jackson with his phenomenal Lord of the Rings film trilogy, director Carlene Cordova and cowriter Cliff Broadway (cofounders of theonering.net, the definitive LOTR fan site) were the perfect team to create this wildly entertaining tribute. The film's globetrotting ambition is constantly impressive, but Ringers remains keenly focused on its lively exploration of Rings fan devotion, presented here with a flawless combination of informative objectivity and insider enthusiasm. From the inspiration behind Tolkien's Middle-earth and the immediate success of The Hobbit upon its 1937 publication, to the hippie embrace of Rings mythology in the late 1960s and the revival of fandom in the wake of Jackson's trilogy, Ringers (the accepted nickname of devotees) has it all: Influential authors such as Clive Barker, Terry Pratchett, and Terry Brooks offer their Rings-related insights along with such Tolkien-inspired musicians as Rush's Geddy Lee and Motorhead's Lenny Kilmister, and literally hundreds of fans provide affectionate testimonials to the source of their devotion. Peter Jackson and most of the LOTR trilogy's primary cast are also included in the constant flow of interviews.
Dedicated to Tolkien as a valentine by smart and dedicated fans, the film generates its own infectious goodwill; it's so fun to watch that even non-fans will concede (to borrow a phrase from another world of fandom) that resistance is futile. (Oh, and speaking of Star Trek, the vintage clip of Leonard Nimoy singing his novelty hit "Bilbo Baggins" is absolutely priceless.) Actor Dominic Monaghan ("Merry" from Jackson's trilogy, before joining the ensemble cast of Lost) perfectly delivers the film's eloquent narration, which runs the LOTR gamut from intellectual appreciation to the hilarious eccentricities of über-fan obsession. Unfailingly noble in spirit and delightfully comprehensive, Ringers is a collector's gift that can proudly stand alongside Tolkien's books and Jackson's timeless movie trilogy. --Jeff Shannon
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it wasn't that bad for a doc. I liked seeing all the slightly crazy people in their costumes. I liked the interviews with the stars of the movies. the only thing I really disliked is the "groovy transitions" for each decade they were talking about...
This doc made me feel like a very mild fan compared to most of the people in this movie! :) -
MCT:April 19, 2008
A pretty good doc about the LoTR through the ages. It's not really about the movies but more about the cultural impact the books have had on the world since first being published.
I learned a lot about the journey to the big screen and recommend this to people who are fans of the movies or the books. -
MCT:February 17, 2008
An uneven tale of the books and movies and the impact they have had and do have on society. Parts were quite good; parts were very slow and frivolous.
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MCT:December 31, 2007
Documenting the zeal of Tolkien fans. Generally entertaining but a rather middling Middle Earth excursion.
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MCT:July 15, 2007Uneven production values and a heavy reliance on slideshow visuals bog down this documentary on the LOTR phenomenon. There is a fascinating film in there somewhere, but it goes about 5 MPH below the speed limit without a map.
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MCT:July 6, 2007
For a documentary it's okay, but only semi interesting. The music is pretty good, but it moves at a slow pace. One scene, where their listing various collectibles, is just very weird and pointless. The narration is good, and interviews show insight into the ultimate fan's mind. Still it's main problem is it's slow and not very attention grabbing. But if like documentries, LOTR, and the history about hopw the books came to be and what inmpact they've had on society then go ahead and watch this.
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MCT:May 3, 2007
Awsome documentary , following the story of fans around the world , prior , during and after the blockbuster films hit the cinemas.
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MCT:November 7, 2006
Una entretenida mirada al fenomeno del seņor de los anillos. Tiene mas que ver con los libros que con las peliculas.
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MCT:October 30, 2006It was too boring watching people talk about why they love Lord of the Rings. I already know why I love it.
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MCT:September 22, 2006I heard about this a little while ago, but can't find it anywhere. It looks pretty interesting considering I am a fan of the movies. Hopefully I will find it and be able to see it!
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MCT:September 14, 2006
I heard about this a while ago, and I've really been wanting to see it! It looks cool, and if Dominic Monaghan is narrating it, it has to be funny!
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MCT:August 2, 2006
Okay, the first thing you need to know is that I am NOT a big enormous psychopathic fan of Lord of the Rings. They're not the best movies ever, they're certainly not the best books ever, Pippin rocks, Faramir is the only one who has taste in women, and Aragorn is a total, complete, utter DUMBASS for choosing Arwen over Eowyn. Those are my thoughts on the Lord of the Rings. I like it well enough, but not that much compared to some other movies. I feel the same about this movie, probably for much the same reason. It's okay, but it's not THAT good. The reason it has 3 stars instead of 2.5 (my usual ho-hum rating) is for its split-second reference to Final Fantasy VII (and it has a trailer for Advent Children - thus proving to my doubting mother, yes, Final Fantasy has a fan base, it's not just me!), and for the best song ever - "Where There's a Whip, There's a Way." Final verdict? If you've seen the LOTR movies at least a dozen times and read all of the books over and over again and loved them all, you'll love this movie. If it all was okay but not great to you, the same applies to this movie. And if you hated LOTR... why the heck would you ever consider watching this, you weirdo???
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MCT:June 22, 2006
Tolkien fan that I am, I enjoyed the documentary's comprehensive appreciation for the history of the material it honors, and the joy with which it was made.
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