The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings series) [Rated PG-13]

by J.R.R. Tolkien

DVD, 2003?

Barcode

6676

Call number

D 813 LOR

Status

Available

Call number

D 813 LOR

Description

Frodo makes his way through the darkness to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. Aragon learns of his destiny as the true King and the others prepare for a massive battle that will determine the fate of Middle-Earth.

Local notes

"The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn struggles to fulfill his legacy as he leads his outnumbered followers against the growing power of the Dark Lord Sauron, so that the Ring-bearer may complete his quest. Approx. 200 minutes. Second disc contains Special Features.

Publication

New Line Home Entertainment

Original publication date

2003-12-01 (Wellington Premier)

Rating

½ (106 ratings; 4.5)

User reviews

LibraryThing member comfypants
Desperate battles against the forces of evil.

I liked it last night a lot more than I did the last time I saw it, a few years ago. It always used to be my least favorite of the trilogy, but now I found myself watching it as a film rather than as a geekfest. I can't even do that with the other two.
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This one just works differently. It shamelessly manipulates your emotions, where the first two rely more on a "Dude, that's awesome" factor. Although, some of the Attempted Emotion Manipulation doesn't work at all (e.g., the romantic subplot, or anything after the first ending), so it's good they still have enough awesomeness to fall back on.

Concept: C
Story: B
Characters: A
Dialog: B
Pacing: C
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: A
Acting: B
Music: B

Enjoyment: A plus

GPA: 3.1/4
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LibraryThing member JudyGibson
Lord of the Rings is my comfort reading: I've read it many times. This is once more.

Awards

Hugo Award (Nominee — 2004)
Academy Award (Nominee — Best Picture — 2003)
Critics' Choice Movie Awards (Winner — Best Picture — 2003)
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