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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003
Drama
Fantasy
3h 21m
Sauron's forces have laid siege to Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, in their efforts to eliminate the race of men. The once-great kingdom, watched over by a fading steward, has never been in more desperate need of its king. But can Aragorn (Mortensen) answer the call of his heritage and become what he was born to be? In no small measure, the fate of Middle-earth rests on his broad shoulders. (New Line Cinema)
Directed by:
Peter Jackson Peter Jackson
Written by:
Peter Jackson Peter Jackson Philippa Boyens Philippa Boyens J.R.R. Tolkien J.R.R. Tolkien Fran Walsh Fran Walsh
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Starring:
Viggo Mortensen Viggo Mortensen Ian McKellen Ian McKellen Liv Tyler Liv Tyler Elijah Wood Elijah Wood Cate Blanchett Cate Blanchett Sean Astin Sean Astin Bernard Hill Bernard Hill Miranda Otto Miranda Otto John Rhys-Davies John Rhys-Davies Orlando Bloom Orlando Bloom Billy Boyd Billy Boyd Andy Serkis Andy Serkis
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Franchise:
The Lord of the Rings
Genres:
Drama, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Countries:
New Zealand, USA
Languages:
English, Sindarin, Quenya, Old English
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003
Drama
Fantasy
3h 21m
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doctor7doctor7
Rated 24 Feb 2007
93
96th
A great end to a near perfect adaption of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I'm still amazed at how well these all turned out. Fantastic costumes, sets, CGI, acting, score, cinematography, everything. This trilogy will be watched for decades to come.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
beedubBeeDub
Rated 22 Apr 2016
100
97th
An epic success, and a masterfully entertaining final installment to the trilogy. Like all great fantasies, this one leaves you with the sense that its wonders are real, and its dreams are palpable.
Rated 22 Apr 2016
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 17 Apr 2009
10
97th
The finale to the trilogy is yet another epic. Can be watched over and over again. I don't even want to know how many times I have watched this. Performances, scenes, camera work, music, direction, editing and anything else you can praise about a movie is perfect here. "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy are movies I'll look back on and be glad I was 'there' for them.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 04 Feb 2009
90
94th
J.R.R. Tolkien was a linguist and a creator of worlds, Peter Jackson is a storyteller. The entire story was told better on screen than in the books themselves which in my opinion has rarely been done.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 10 Aug 2009
97
98th
Enough of the "too many endings!" complaint. Anyone who can't wait another 10mins for full resolution after investing 10 hours in these characters is watching the wrong film series. This chapter is best, in large part because the ending is just so satisfying. There are few sights in all of cinema as cathartic as the collapse of Barad-dûr. It's the only installment where the Extended Cut weakens the film, ruining the pacing and spoiling key reveals. Mortensen is freaking awesome in these films.
Rated 10 Aug 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
94
99th
Peter Jacksons achievement in bringing LOTR to the big screen just cannot be underestimated, and this final chapter is the finest of the lot. As such a big fan of the books there are many things that niggle at me in all three films, and there are parts Jacksons direction that I'm not overly keen on. But at the end of the day, for over 10 hours Jackson brings us almost faultless fantasy adventure action, and this film is its excellent climax. A true achievement in cinema.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 27 Jul 2008
100
99th
Doesn't have to be said. Epic. Not just a buzz term, either. Perfect, PERFECT capper to the trilogy.
Rated 27 Jul 2008
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 27 Apr 2010
100
99th
An awesome ending to arguably the greatest trilogy on celluloid. I can't say enough how well the whole series flowed and even though all the movies are 3 hours long you are immersed the entire time. By this point you are so attached to these characters that you feel everything that happens to them in your gut (which gives credit to actors, director, writers). I didn't cry but I came very close.
Rated 27 Apr 2010
paxtonPaxton
Rated 29 Aug 2018
70
65th
Extended version in the theater. After 4 hours I wanted to extend something: my middle finger. In this cut, the movie would be better split into two films. The crazy thing is that the first film would basically be The Two Towers repeated. I waited almost twelve hours to see a bunch of hobbits not bow to anybody. Best takeaway this time was the king pulling Liv Tyler out of the crowd and laying a kiss on her. Commoners not in the know must've been like, "So he's going to be THAT kind of a king."
Rated 29 Aug 2018
kasperlKasperL
Rated 31 Jul 2011
90
97th
Jackson proved himself a masterful director with this grand production, excelling both with still unrivaled set-piece action scenes (the battle at Minas Tirith is as sweepingly magnificent as they come), character direction and overall storytelling. Everything is concluded satisfyingly (the endings are important and completely earned), the grievances (the gratingness of Gimli, unintentionally ridiculous orcs) few. Quite the achievement, worthy of Tolkien's tale.
Rated 31 Jul 2011
magbMagb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
94th
After having spent, what, seven hours establishing the world of Middle Earth, Peter Jackson finally gets to pay it all off, and he does it in epic fashion. Return of the King is not without its flaws, but it makes up for them by being grand and extraordinary.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lifeandalllifeandall
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
97th
Icing on the cake. Finally, one sequel to rule them all.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
99th
This movie is beautiful. Return of the King is a masterfully made film. Some complain about the never-ending ending, but understand that this movie is so great that, for some, it's hard to want it to end. The acting is excellent, the action is grand, and the story has finally come to a perfect end. It was done the way it was meant to be done. Awesome!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wicheWiche
Rated 24 Feb 2008
95
99th
A superb ending of this fantasy trilogie. And however some people thought that it was ridiculous sometimes, I thought it was really awesome. LotR gives us everything we'd expected from it, everything we wanted. Superb fighting and actions scenes, humour, a great ending of this wonderfull story, ... You couldn't wish for anything more!
Rated 24 Feb 2008
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 19 Mar 2007
98
98th
The Return of the King is the culmination of the greatest trilogy in film history. Everything about it is absolutely fantastic. It makes for one of the most entertaining films in history.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
chr1sCHR1S
Rated 14 Mar 2010
96
99th
Epic.
Rated 14 Mar 2010
duandskuduandsku
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
86th
A great story deserves a great ending, and this is the movie that ties the Lord of the Rings together. It's only here, and being able to see everything come together, that it's obvious how staggeringly great and grand this project was.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rillaroo_winRillaroo Win
Rated 26 Jun 2010
0
0th
CAUTION DIS MOVI SCAM
Rated 26 Jun 2010
goremeatgoremeat
Rated 27 Mar 2023
90
95th
Great finish to THE fantasy adventure series of film history. Wished they'd explored the corruption of the shire etc that justifies Frodo's lack of belonging on return to fully round out the impact of Tolkien's arc, but I guess a happier ending worked too.
Rated 27 Mar 2023
gorejunkygorejunky
Rated 19 Aug 2010
100
92nd
My favorite of the trilogy--it had everything going for it. Great special effects, wonderful cinematography and scenes that had me crying like a baby. Fantastic--a definite must see!
Rated 19 Aug 2010
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 15 Mar 2008
65
42nd
End damn you, end.
Rated 15 Mar 2008
shadrikShadrik
Rated 31 Aug 2008
84
90th
That's a battle.., I'm still impressed about this perfect adaption. It really got the ending it deserved. This will be the best trilogy for a very long time.
Rated 31 Aug 2008
actionbergActionberg
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
71st
The weakest of the three films, but still fantastic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ayavaronAyavaron
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
97th
Asskicking concolusion to a an asskicking trilogy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 13 Jan 2011
73
25th
After a while, you're kind of just watching unthinkably gigantic CG armies smush into each other. The battle scenes eventually take on an almost unimpressive mundanity, losing any import they had in the first film of the trilogy. Overstuffed.
Rated 13 Jan 2011
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
79
89th
It's a good wrap up and there are some truly great scenes (everything on Mount Doom, Rohan cavalry charge, etc) but at the same time goddamn does it get goofy. The aspects of PJ that we have come to dislike later on are leaking at the seams here - the only reason it doesn't feel bloated like his post-LOTR stuff is because of the frenetic pace at which he had to cram in all the plot. Lighthouse Sauron, comic villain Denethor, the ghost army, they all could so easily have been done better.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
onedayflyonedayfly
Rated 27 Jan 2008
98
99th
Fabulous, epic and tragic conclusion of war in Middle-Earth. LiKED: dramatic elements, cinematography, battle scenes, 'Pippin's singing' scene, musical score. DiSLiKED: -
Rated 27 Jan 2008
kerrekKerrek
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
93rd
Mesmerizing, despite overuse of comic relief
Rated 14 Aug 2007
dippyblondedippyblonde
Rated 22 Oct 2008
100
98th
An amazing masterpiece and a perfect end to a landmark trilogy. This fully deserved all 11 oscars it recieved. In my opinion the best of all the films. Great acting again by every member of the cast. Viggo Mortensen was born to play Aragon, i don't think anyone could have brought the character to the big screen like he did.
Rated 22 Oct 2008
elfflameElfflame
Rated 13 Apr 2008
97
99th
The best of the series. And not something I would say lightly. I was pleased with this series from the beginning, but most directors would have petered out by now. But this cast and crew not only conclude the story in a spectacular way, they make it *work*. And while, as many have said, there are several endings to this movie, the fact that it's the third of a series means that they had to. Each ending is as important as the last. And they didn't even include all the endings in the book.
Rated 13 Apr 2008
farzanFarzan
Rated 19 Jan 2007
94
95th
Not much I can say for this one that I haven't said in the first. Seems a bit all over the place though, whereas the first one is extremely well constructed.
Rated 19 Jan 2007
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 15 Aug 2014
10
98th
The Return of the King is the third and final instalment in the LOTR trilogy. And as third acts go, this is arguably the best of all time. The first film was the perfect platform, the second followed on and set things up effortlessly, and this finale couldn't of ended anymore epically or fittingly. As a cinematic experience I don't think I've ever seen a film quite like it. The performances, visuals, set pieces and story telling make the LOTR trilogy a truly spectacular cinematic triumph.
Rated 15 Aug 2014
whomperizewhomperize
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
96th
The concluding LOTR movie. Many consider it to be the best; I liked it the least of the three, mainly because it was the conclusion of everything, and I thought everything in the movie just led towards its end. I liked the open-ended feel of the other films more; however, this is a total spectacle, and when it all comes together at the end, it's impossible to forget.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
filliganFilligan
Rated 23 Feb 2007
100
99th
How many goosebumps can one film give you with its countless awe-inspiring scenes? Jackson's direction is astoundingly affecting and McKellen's & Astin's performances are staggering. This is the example the dictionary gives for the word "epic".
Rated 23 Feb 2007
citysqwirlcitysqwirl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
99th
A great acheivement in moviemaking. I've long been a lover of fantasy fiction, and I never thought I'd see an adapatation that managed to bring that imaginary world onscreen so effectively. The themes are truly epic and the characters truly heroic, but that main battle scene, with its sweeping scope and tiny, personal moments against the backdrop of enormous intense action, imparted a vicarious, physical thrill that I've never experienced in any movie before or since. Fantastic, in every s
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
87th
Really epic and fun. A strong ending to a strong trilogy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 12 Jan 2013
100
99th
Stunning, amazing piece of film-making. The whole film builds up to that one moment that will decide all... One of the best endings I have ever seen, visually spectacular, emotional, powerful in pretty much every facet, a journey you'll not quickly forget. Amazing soundtrack. Great and satisfying conclusion to, in my opinion, the greatest film-trilogy of all time.
Rated 12 Jan 2013
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
9
98th
Peter Jackson's saga built to a carefully planned climax, and the third Rings movie is a jaw-dropping, epic, biblical spectacle from one end to the other. The spotlight-eyed Sauron is a bit literal, but other than that there's nothing to complain about here. The ending might be a little long, but viewed as a capper to an 11-hour saga, I'd say it's just right. Also, giant spider out of fucking nowhere!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
irezyigitirezyigit
Rated 24 Jul 2009
100
86th
This, 3rd of the series, is beyond the word awesome or spectacular. I didn't even feel the 3hrs go by. This movie allows you to bend time and space thereby warping you to its end in what you feel as mere seconds.
Rated 24 Jul 2009
chimpCHIMP
Rated 14 Aug 2007
37
5th
This concluding part of the trilogy manages to bring down the whole series with a terrible resolution. For most films, the principal characters sailing off into the sunset would be an ending. Not this one - it had to cram in some more lingeringly homoerotic beatific smiling. I cannot be the only person whose ass left the cinema seat about five times before the credits actually rolled.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mwdM.W.D
Rated 24 Aug 2010
95
87th
A satisfying end to easily one of the greatest trilogies of all time. Peter Jackson's masterwork.
Rated 24 Aug 2010
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 24 Feb 2007
90
99th
J.R.R Tolkien's writing could not have been brought to film any better this is truely a masterpiece.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
jebJeb
Rated 19 Jul 2008
100
98th
The final chapter of one of the greatest film trilogies in American cinema. The best one by far, although it's a little too long and the ending drags on for 20 minutes. Other than that, epic.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
insan3Insan3
Rated 07 Dec 2010
94
96th
A well-deserving best picture and one of the best movies I've seen. The well realized world and characters of middle earth receive a tremendous pay off in this conclusion to the story. As usual Viggo Mortensen is great as Aragorn and the rest of the cast is no slouch what so ever. Elijah Wood continues in his career defining role of Frodo Baggins and Ian Mckellen is as much Gandalf as anyone could possibly be. Also includes one of the most long and, ultimately, satisfying endings in movies.
Rated 07 Dec 2010
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 27 Aug 2008
100
99th
Its execution is so technically perfect, yet it's the emotional core of the storytelling that makes it exceptional. Not only is this a brilliant conclusion to one of the greatest fantasy film franchises of all-time, it also stands alone as one of the finest movies of any genre to ever be produced. From the monumental scale of the sets to the powerhouse performances; from the sweeping musical score to the epic battle scenes... when it comes to film artistry, it doesn't get much better than this.
Rated 27 Aug 2008
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 04 Apr 2012
96
90th
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King ends one of the greatest trilogies of all time on a the right "foot". Good acting from the cast, really cool to view and look at, and very well written and directed, much like the rest of Jackson's masterpiece!
Rated 04 Apr 2012
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 17 Apr 2012
100
99th
I could care less how much falling action there is! Every second of this masterpiece is a joyous treat for the mind and the heart. Every battle scene, every monologue, every instance of tenderness, fear, suspense, relief...it's a work of pure cinematic art.
Rated 17 Apr 2012
vv238vv238
Rated 11 Sep 2018
98
99th
The Return of the King has the lowest lows but the highest highs of the trilogy. It's one thing to look this impossibly good and bring a once-thought impossible-to-film fantasy world to spectacular life, it's another thing entirely to deliver this kind of emotional sincerity with the power that it does. To put it quite simply: it's a masterpiece of cinema. With this conclusion, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy has to be in the conversation of greatest achievements in the history of filmmaking.
Rated 11 Sep 2018
spleenspleen
Rated 18 Oct 2013
79
65th
Lays the groundwork perfectly for "Lord of the Rings 3.5: Sam and Frodo Get A Room".
Rated 18 Oct 2013
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 18 Sep 2009
84
62nd
Really the most uneven of all the LOTR movies and the ending battle is really well done up to the point the green CGI sweeps in and destroys everything in one fell swoop. It's just a completely anti-climactic end.
Rated 18 Sep 2009
peltier19peltier.19
Rated 31 Mar 2010
95
98th
one of the best movies of all time...simply amazing
Rated 31 Mar 2010
rottentomatoRottenTomato
Rated 17 May 2011
94
87th
Visually breathtaking and emotionally powerful, The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King is a moving and satisfying conclusion to a great trilogy.
Rated 17 May 2011
mghaffarimghaffari
Rated 12 Mar 2011
96
95th
Perfect.
Rated 12 Mar 2011
corbadCorbad
Rated 22 Apr 2023
90
96th
Its first two hours of scattered narrative would certainly be overwhelming to a casual viewer, but the latter half of the film more than earns its sprawl. Staggeringly deep artistry in every moment big and small meets inspired storytelling to profoundly immerse the viewer in an incredible and emotional narrative - more than enough to take me there and bring me back again, and again, and again.
Rated 22 Apr 2023
astralartistAstralArtist
Rated 23 Feb 2008
97
96th
It richly deserves all the acclaim it received. Enough said.
Rated 23 Feb 2008
thelastdayxthelastdayx
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
77th
Brilliant ending to the LOTR trilogy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
shalilshalil
Rated 01 Oct 2010
96
99th
very Amazing . too brave full .and the best end for trilogy
Rated 01 Oct 2010
peeweePeewee
Rated 14 Oct 2008
95
90th
Great job loved these movies so much.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 08 Sep 2012
100
99th
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a fantastic film. It completes a trilogy that is must-see material, and winds up being the best film of the series. It takes no wrong turns, has everything in it that you'll want, and thanks to the previous two films and the events within this one, is an emotional journey. While the whole trilogy is most definitely worth watching, this film, the one to end the series, is the best of the bunch; it's the perfect way to end the trilogy.
Rated 08 Sep 2012
annimalannimal
Rated 13 Dec 2010
100
93rd
A great mix of fantasy, war and suspense. A must see for all ages.
Rated 13 Dec 2010
taleaTalea
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
99th
Quite simply the best film of the new century so far. Operatic in scale and drama, the only false note comes from the hammy performance by John Noble and awkward pacing in the denouement. Rather than the "extra endings" detracting from it as they do now, the entire return to the Shire and epilogue should've been included as a full part of the film--a final chapter, rather than the hurried collection of scenes it has. Everything else is so perfect, I'm willing to forgive that.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 29 Jan 2007
95
98th
Towering conclusion to an epic trilogy. The Battle of Pelennor Fields wasn't as awesome as it could have been, and the ending dragged...but still an incredible experience.
Rated 29 Jan 2007
silmarwenSilmarwen
Rated 29 Jun 2008
100
98th
Best movie ever!
Rated 29 Jun 2008
guatepapiguatepapi
Rated 25 Aug 2009
95
95th
Classic story. One of my must won movies. Spring for the extended edition 4 disc set.
Rated 25 Aug 2009
dsanteedsantee
Rated 21 Jan 2008
99
94th
Again, a cool movie our entire family enjoyed. An Epic extremely well done!
Rated 21 Jan 2008
tangvampireTangVampire
Rated 01 Jun 2008
100
93rd
Brilliant. The extended version is the only way to watch this film.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
graveling86graveling86
Rated 14 Oct 2008
98
97th
The most impressive of the LotR trilogy.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
jwlietajwlieta
Rated 27 Nov 2008
98
99th
GRAN ADAPTACION DEL LIBRO
Rated 27 Nov 2008
captainjonnyCaptainJonny
Rated 17 Apr 2010
80
92nd
Final battles and the challenges for all the characters are brilliantly realised and the ending is glorious.
Rated 17 Apr 2010
quail_butterQuail Butter
Rated 15 Oct 2008
99
92nd
Peter Jackson created a masterpiece.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
kavuKavu
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
63rd
Someone should've told Jackson you should only include one ending in the final movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ruderude
Rated 08 Jun 2009
80
69th
I spent the last 40 minutes of this thing wondering when in the hell it was going to stop. It fades to black more times than Ozzy Osbourne taking an I.Q. test.
Rated 08 Jun 2009
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 14 Jul 2009
95
97th
Perfect ending to a perfect trilogy. Quality was definitely maintained. The only thing some people complain about is how long it is. Which can actually be a good thing when you're a nerd like me =)
Rated 14 Jul 2009
ophirhophirh
Rated 31 Oct 2007
100
91st
Love the book, love the war scenes. Felt like flying with the dragon over the warfield. Amazing movie!
Rated 31 Oct 2007
penguinragePenguinRage
Rated 06 Dec 2010
95
90th
First and foremost my opinion is based on the extended addition of LOTR. In this particular instance I am rating all 3 movies as a total. It was an epic story with great casting and amazing fight scenes.
Rated 06 Dec 2010
leekennleekenn
Rated 25 Dec 2009
65
39th
I don't think anybody could argue that the LOTR trilogy isn't good, but if it's not your thing then it gets pretty frustrating just how long these films are. This one in particular should have ended about half an hour before it did. That said, Peter Jackson is definitely one of my favourite directors. A little too epic for my tastes.
Rated 25 Dec 2009
achewoodACHEWOOD
Rated 14 Feb 2009
99
99th
Great movie experience
Rated 14 Feb 2009
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 03 Jun 2010
93
99th
Return of the King is a culmination of everything the series had built up to that point and it's damn epic. The payoff for every arc is damn good, and it's bolstered by some of the most iconic setpieces of the series.
Rated 03 Jun 2010
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 15 Feb 2013
82
78th
Share the load!
Rated 15 Feb 2013
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 06 Aug 2007
95
98th
A thrilling conclusion to the best trilogy in film history. Best Picture of 2003.
Rated 06 Aug 2007
bownBown
Rated 08 Aug 2009
84
72nd
The perfect epic.
Rated 08 Aug 2009
twincinematwincinema
Rated 11 Apr 2020
100
98th
*reviewing in 2003* Ah, a film trilogy that perfectly represents three novels. Now, if only Peter Jackson were to direct a Hobbit film that was contained in one film, that would be great.
Rated 11 Apr 2020
postmanpatPostmanpat
Rated 21 Jun 2011
83
96th
The final film in the trilogy. It is the best out of the three in my opinion. The battle scenes and the story connecting them are engrossing and the visual effects are still amazing!
Rated 21 Jun 2011
saptaSapta
Rated 08 Aug 2009
93
95th
An epic movie. Great scenes, music and the best of the three LOTR movies imo.
Rated 08 Aug 2009
mrsdingermrsdinger
Rated 04 Nov 2011
100
98th
I love everything from J.R.R. Tolkien. I grew up reading the hobbit, and the simarillion. Peter Jackson did a great job bringing the world of Tolkien to life.
Rated 04 Nov 2011
talonmalontalonmalon
Rated 21 Oct 2012
98
94th
The Lord of the Rings is composed of a massive story filled with emotional connections and subplots, and for The Return of the King to have tied all of that together as perfectly as it did, is astonishing. It clocks in well over three hours, but that length is never felt. Instead, the movie grows bigger and better, and it all leads to an incredibly powerful and emotional conclusion to the story. The stakes are risen, the action is the best in the series, and the end is beautiful, just beautiful.
Rated 21 Oct 2012
nobletNoblet
Rated 25 Sep 2010
85
84th
Good end for the trilogy.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
hankhank
Rated 19 Jul 2008
90
93rd
Awesome cap to the trilogy.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
99th
This movie is so fantastic and a great cap to the end of an astounding trilogy. A trilogy that I wish didn't have to end.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
annmovieAnnMovie
Rated 12 Mar 2008
98
87th
Great! Beautifully told and very well adapted! Great actors, great production, great story. The battle scenes can tend to last a little longer than I'd like, but still, it's a beautiful conclusion to an epic.
Rated 12 Mar 2008
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
98th
Oh, boo-hoo!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 27 Feb 2016
90
90th
For all its grand spectacle it remains very character-driven, and through every celebratory moment there runs an undercurrent of grief, regret, and failure. It's a pathos factory for second fiddles. Go sit in time out, Pippin. Go home, Sam. Go die, Faramir. The tempo of the wrap-up doesn't even grate when my tears have been so sufficiently jerked. Goodbye, Mr. Frodo :(
Rated 27 Feb 2016
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 13 Feb 2012
34
4th
Even if I grant that it had to have the 22 endings it had, did each one have to slowly fade to black and trick me into thinking the pain was finally over?
Rated 13 Feb 2012
andyAndy
Rated 06 Jun 2008
95
97th
A wonderful recovery from the Two Towers and a fitting masterpiece to end the LOTR trilogy.
Rated 06 Jun 2008
joshstew06JoshStew06
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
99th
The brilliant concluding chapter of Peter Jackson's amazing film series. Full of everything a great movie should have, depth of story and character, breathtaking visuals and action, and high drama. Deserved every Oscar it won.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nikrustynikrusty
Rated 31 May 2009
100
91st
Peter Jackson's direction is awesome, great storyline, great characters (thanks to Tolkien), great acting...there is nothing to dislike. A very faithful adaptation.
Rated 31 May 2009
slowking2099Slowking2099
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
29th
Great special effects, visually outstanding, boring as hell. That's my opinion. Deal with it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
prisonerPrisoner
Rated 18 Aug 2007
95
99th
Wow.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
jherman89Jherman89
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
98th
The final chapter in what could easily be called one of the best cinematic trilogies of all-time...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tathieltathiel
Rated 02 Sep 2008
95
99th
Tearjerker at its best. Great ending of an even greater trilogy. However, the DC is again better than the cinema release.
Rated 02 Sep 2008

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