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Summary: The best ending for the best trilogy
Review: Well, I decided to take my time for this review, and after seeing the movie several times, I have to say that is really, really a stunning movie, the characters are developed to the end of them, they are wonderful, everyone did an amazing job and all the characters shown something new and eye-catching in them, the Pippin and Gandalf scenes where really astonishing, the Frodo and San scenes?? just wow!!! Eowyn and Theoden last scene is just totally amazing!!!, and everyone else?? just wow. The Cinematography is just mind blowing!!!, every scene and landscape was so well take care of that is just.... to much, the scene with the beacons, and the one where Gandalf arrives at Minas Tirith was some of the most remarkable images I have ever seen in cinema. The battles and the special effects where really, really good, there is no way we can tell the ones that are special effects from the real thing, the scene where Gandalf is taking the doors of Minas Tirith??, it was so real!!! the place seemed so alive!!! just wow, the music?? is so intense and outstanding!!, nothing could get the atmosphere better than this music.
This is one of those stories that you can just watch and watch and watch and never get bored, and well, I can't wait for the EE!!!! :), be well and take care
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Summary: Most fabulous movie of all TIME!!
Review: If I began to tell about the greatness of this motion picture, I would be here for many days. So I will keep to my title: The Most Fabulous Movie of all TIME!!
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Summary: The Return of the Epic movie
Review: I am so glad Peter Jackson did these movies in a triolgy. So few movies these days reach the the level of an epic. The Return of the King is a perfect end to an already amazing experience. Jackson truely brought the social commentary that Toliken wrote about to life!! Truely a must have movie for all time.
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Summary: Wonn 11 Oscars for a Reason
Review: I can't say enough of this movie but that it was awesome. Can u imagine the technical merit involved to make this film come together? Hold on to your butts cause RotK rocks. But more than the cinematography the storyline is great. All about being there fo a friend and going the distance and not forgetting who you are and sticking with the choices you make. POWERFUL !!
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Summary: I love it!
Review: Well it's finally happened.You can almost get the whole Lord of the Rings trilogy on DVD!!!!!! The Fellowship of the Ring,The Two Towers,The Return of the King!! Theses films will last for months.....years......centuries!!!!! THE BEST TRILOGY EVER!! :)
The characters all are so good and right and I really think they are some of the best! The story goes from The Shire,to Rivendell,to Moria,to Lothlorian,to Rohan,to the
Dead Marshes,to the forest Fanghorn,to Isengard,to Cirith Ungol,to Gondor,to Mordor,To Minas Tirith,to the Black Gate till at last the Cracks of Doom!!!!! YAHOO! Such a time it has been. 17 Oscars for it all!!! You must see this.There have not been movies such as this since Ben Hur..ah....The Alamo...The Longest Day...oh...Quo Vadis....and El Cid.
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Summary: The Return of Fantastic Movies!
Review: This is undoubtedly the best triology series ever produced by Hollywood. Great special effects, beautiful music, colorful characters, fantasy, magic - something for everyone. What a wonderful treat for the public. This is a series I will watch over and over again and can hardly wait till my granddaughter is old enough to enjoy watching the movies with her!
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Summary: The Loard of the Rings
Review: By 1970 I had read the Loard of the Rings About 22 times. My thoughts went from unbeliveable to awe by the time I was done reading them. Then as the outher movies came out I went to see them. Oh my what a mistake. They stunk! I just felt disgust and total disapointment. So when I heard of thease new ones I was very skeptical and wated. I went to see the fellowship of the Ring and I came out awed. I have now seen all three films and I do not know of any words to explain how I feel. There are a few seans that have been left out I would have liked to have seen in the movie but they do not deture from the plot. All I can say is that I am still awed. Thank you
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Summary: Good movie, questionable adaptation
Review: I loved this movie. Absolutely loved it. It was a supurb work of cinema, the artistry and special effects were breathtaking, and there was very very little to complain about acting-wise. But as an adaptation? There are some massively questionable moments, such as linking Arwen's fate *directly* to the ring (as opposed to having her fate be the same as everyone else's, should Sauron get the Ring back). Such as Elrond bringing Aragorn the sword (in the books, Aragorn had it the entire time, I'm pretty sure). Such as Merry (and I think Eowyn) at the Black Gate with Aragorn to challenge Sauron in that last battle scene when the Ring was being cast into Mt. Doom. I can't say the *movie* is crap because they did these things, but I can say that the adaptation leaves me with many questions. However, the movie in and of itself is a masterpiece, and one that is worth any amount of money to go see and own.
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Summary: Fuscili Jerry!!
Review: Most of the critics and fans have this story wrong. This film is a tale of duplicity, cut from the same cloth as "The Manchurian Candidate" and "Leonard, Part 6". There is symbolism and high emotions representing the randomly unchanged depths of man's (and indeed, Hobbit's) souls. This symbolism is made clear during the 13 hour sitting in the theater. Although the terror and befuddlement felt by the viewer will be staggering, there will be an understanding between you and the characters that is unparalleled since "Happy Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown." Heretofore, there is no reason to feel discouraged by all of this. Understand that this story is a perfect marriage of international intrigue and campy humor. It is a sublime masterpiece whose characters muddle aimlessly through the enchanting realm of their own focused and determined existences. It is, to put it mildly, obliviously paradoxical to think of the obvious underlying themes that co-exist in the vast tapestry of infinite plot that is "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King". One realizes, in summation, that this tapestry would certainly be unraveled if one thematic element was removed (as was the case with "Airplane 2: The Sequel" and "Gone With the Wind"). It's astonishing when you think of the unparalleled skill and boredom it took to produce such a film. Not since "Superman III" have we seen a film that is, at its very essence, about love, deception, greed, lust, and unbridled enthusiasm. It is ultimately the unbridled enthusiasm which leads to the climactic events and the downfall of all those who failed gloriously in this story. The photography really is the driving element of this blissful saga. No questions to be made on that point! In summary, this film is bland and strong. In any event, if you (dear reader) disagree with any of the unintended points that have been brought into question in this review, you can speak to my aforementioned attorney.
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Summary: A True Masterpiece
Review: * This review might be somewhat biased because I am a Lord of the Rings fanatic * Never has any film evoked some much emotion in me. Return of the King should not be praised solely for it's incredible visual and sound effects or it's meticulous attention to detail, but for the depiction of it's characters and the emotional intensity it delivers. Peter Jackson is a remarkable director for wrapping up such a magnificant epic in that manner. Also, Howard Shore, the composer behind the beautiful music, should be praised for the score. The music transports the listener and perfectly interwines with the scenes down to the last string. Return of the King left me tear-soaked and stunned and I could not get out of my seat. The credits began to roll and I refused to believe it was over - there wouldn't be another one next Decemeber. The range of Sean Astin's performance as Samwise is extroadinary and Elijah Wood's Frodo is the perfect picture of corrupted innocence. Also, Billy Boyd's performance (and his singing, which broguht me to tears) as Pippin and Miranda Otto's performance as Eowyn both stood out. Their characters had not been an integral part of the story thus far, but in Return of the King, they shine. *Spoliers - Do not read if you have not seen the film*
Most tear-jerking moments: When Pippin sings for Denethor mirroring Farmir's ride to Osgiliath and Denethor's eating (symbolizing the spilling of blood), when Sam delivers his speech about the Shire in springtime, when Sam carries Frodo up the slope of Mt. Doom, when Aragorn gives his speech at the Black Gate, when the Ring is destroyed and Merry cheers for Frodo, when Frodo wakes in the Houses of Healing to see Gandalf for the first time since Moria, when the entire company at Minas Tirith bow to the Hobbits, when Frodo leaves to get onto the ship bound for the West, and finally, when Sam says the last line of the film which happens to be the last line in the book. There has been some complaint as to the film having several endings. (ie: fading to black and then continuing)In response to that complaint: This is how Tolkien wrote it and it was the best way for Peter Jackson to wrap up each individual story line. I have tried my best to convey my feelings about Return of the King and I could go on for pages, but you have to see the first two films, understand Tolkien's world, and baisically... have eyes to see that this is the greatest film made to date.
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