The Lord Of The Rings (original title: The Lord Of The Rings) is set in Middle Earth (Middle Earth), the film tells the journey of a Hobbit to destroy the Most Powerful Ring (One Ring) named Frodo Baggins. The fate of Middle-earth rests in the hands of Frodo and his friends in the Fellowship of the Ring during a trip to Mount Doom in Mordo, the only place that can destroy this “powerful” ring of the Dark Lord Sauron.
The film’s content is based on the British writer JRR Tolkien’s fantasy novel series of the same name, directed by Peter Jackson, released in 2001. As soon as it was put on the screen, the film created an unprecedented fever, room revenue. The ticket was impressive (US$870 million after worldwide screening) and was voted at number 50 in the 100 Greatest American Films of All Time, among other awards.
In addition to the content and filmmaking techniques that help audiences immerse themselves in the beauty of Middle-earth, the film’s cast plays a big part in creating the legend of Lord of the Rings.
1. Elijah Woods as Frodo Baggins
Elijah Jordan Wood is an American actor and producer. Participating in cinematic works from a young age, Elijah Wood has had countless impressive roles in Avalon (1990), North (1994),… And his name is well known to the public. Widely known for his role as Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Frodo is the grandson of Bilbo Baggins – who had hidden the ring for many years and wanted to escape but failed, so he gave the ring back to Frodo. Frodo’s noble mission is to go to Modor to destroy the ring. As a young Hobbit with thick curly brown hair and shyness, this task was really too difficult for him, his first companion was Sam and then Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir were approved by the Elf council to form the Order of the Ring. Frodo is kind, sympathetic, and the only one who can resist the ring’s magical temptation to reach Modor.
2. Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey
Ian McKellen is an English stage and film actor. Supported by his parents and nurtured a passion for cinema since he was a child, before coming to the role of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings, he made significant contributions to the British art scene. and was knighted by the Queen of England in 1991.
Gandalf is one of five wizards sent to the land of Middle-earth to aid the free peoples here against the forces of darkness that are slowly returning. He is known as the “gray wizard”, a wise and kind man who always guides the way for the Ring Guardians. many people respect.
3. Orlando Bloom as Legolas
Orlando Bloom is an English actor who rose to fame with his breakout role in 2001 as fairy prince Legolas in The Lord of the Rings film series and in 2003 as blacksmith Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean. Immediately, he rose to stardom and participated in many big Hollywood projects.
Legolas is the prince of the elves, possessing many good-natured, brave, adventurous and always side by side with Aragorn against evil. Outstanding combat ability, archery and melee skills are all excellent. In addition, he also possesses characteristics from his race such as: walking on grass without sound, walking on snow without leaving footprints, eyes that see through long distances and can sleep while sleeping. walk.
4. Cate Blanchett as Galadriel
Cate Blanchett is an Australian film actress, she is best known for her role as Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in the 1998 film of the same name Elizabeth.
Galadriel is an important and powerful figure of the Elves. Dubbed the “Lady of Lothlorien” Galadriel represents quintessential beauty, intelligence, strength.With her authority, she is respected by many.Much of Galadriel’s strength comes from the water ring. Nenya, she has the ability to communicate over great distances, read the minds of others, and conceal her own from other powerful beings.
5. Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn
Viggo used to do enough jobs to make a living before becoming the actor he is now. He was about to turn down the role in The Lord of the Rings, but his son Henry was passionate about the script and encouraged him to accept the role. The role has made the actor’s name a place in the movie industry.
In the film, Aragorn is the son of Arathorn II, of a descending royal line. He met the Frodos at the tavern and protected the Frodos from the Nazgul and later went to Rivendell to join the Order of the Ring. They traveled a long way together until Aragorn lost sight of Frodo.
From there, Aragorn went his separate ways for the sake of destroying the ring. He is a symbol of brave and righteous chivalry, always fighting to protect justice, friends. Aragorn was the one who refused the ring given by Frodo, this is the only case that could refuse the charm of the ring that Aragorn’s ancestors did not.