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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Peter Jackson's award-winning 2003 film adaptation of the second and third volumes of Tolkien's epic fantasy novel.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 fantasy-adventure film directed by Sir Peter Jackson that is based on the second and third volumes of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. It is the concluding film in The … see full wiki
Director:
Peter Jackson
Genre:
Adventure,
Classics,
Drama,
Fantasy
Release Date:
December 17, 2003
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
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The only thing bad I can say about this movie is that I didn't want it to end! Just as good as the first two (I wonder why this was the only one to win Best Picture). If you are unfamiliar with the books then some of the suspense may overwhelm you, especially one of the climatic scenes between Sam, Frodo and Smeagle and the Ring. Some of the band fall and you wonder when things get bleak if Aragon will indeed return as king. I don't want to give it a way but some ghosts … more
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Peter Jackson has done something truly incredible! First fantasy film to win best picture
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The only thing bad I can say about this movie is that I didn't want it to end! Just as good as the first two (I wonder why this was the only one to win Best Picture). If you are unfamiliar with the books then some of the suspense may overwhelm you, especially one of the climatic scenes between Sam, Frodo and Smeagle and the Ring. Some of the band fall and you wonder when things get bleak if Aragon will indeed return as king. I don't want to give it a way but some ghosts play a big part … more
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review by KevinSellers.
February 02, 2009
While the first two LOTR films, "Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers" alike, sat easier on my mind and ended up being more enjoyable, Return of the King stands as a positive conclusion, a satisfactory wrapping up of Peter Jackson's vision of J.R.R. Tolkein's masterpiece. While purists are given more missing elements to complain about (as was the case with each of these films; to translate the entire weight of Tolkein's books would take at least 24 hours worth of film), all of the major elements … more
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The film, of course, is magnificent. Featuring the denouement of all that has come before, with great actors to play the parts, gorgeous visuals to enchant us, fantastic special effects, and a glorious score throughout the film, "Return of the King" represents over 3 hours of cinematic genius. It is a nearly-perfect conclusion to the story that was begun in "Fellowship of the Ring" and continued in "The Two Towers." This should not be a surprise to anyone.The DVD presentation of "Return of the King" … more
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The only thing bad I can say about this movie is that I didn't want it to end! Just as good as the first two (I wonder why this was the only one to win Best Picture). If you are unfamiliar with the books then some of the suspense may overwhelm you, especially one of the climatic scenes between Sam, Frodo and Smeagle and the Ring.Some of the band fall and you wonder when things get bleak if Aragon will indeed return as king. I don't want to give it a way but some ghosts play a big part in how things … more
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review by MichaelN.
March 18, 2004
Why do I need to write about something that swept through the Oscars? Because it is that good, if not better! The movie is 3 1/2 hours long and my only complaint is that it had to end!There are some really tense moments in this film especially when Frodo, Sam, and Smeagle battle over the ring. Some of the band of characters fall in this film but I do not want to give it away. Will Aragon become King? Perhaps if he can get the help of some ghost knights.Some phenominal battle scenes including some … more
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Pros: An outstanding adaptation of the books Cons: Getting up to go to the bathroom during the movie The Bottom Line: I said I'd review this when it came out, and I did! Gigundus! Gargantuan! Place your favorite adjectives for “really, really big” here! I’m not talking about the movie! I’m talking about the elephants IN the movie! I have never in my animal-watching lifetime seen an elephant that big. Or with … more
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