The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King Movie
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Storyline
TAGLINES
This Christmas the journey ends.
There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice.
While Frodo & Sam continue to approach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, unaware of the path Gollum is leading them, the former Fellowship aid Rohan & Gondor in a great battle in the Pelennor Fields, Minas Tirith and the Black Gates as Sauron wages his last war against Middle-Earth.
| Viggo Mortensen | |
| Sean Astin | Sam |
| Ian McKellen | |
| Orlando Bloom | Legolas |
| Elijah Wood | |
| Billy Boyd | Pippin |
| Noel Appleby | Everard Proudfoot |
| Alexandra Astin | Elanor Gamgee |
| David Aston | Gondorian Soldier 3 |
| John Bach | Madril |
| Sean Bean | Boromir |
| Cate Blanchett | Galadriel |
| Sadwyn Brophy | Eldarion |
| Alistair Browning | Damrod |
| Marton Csokas | Celeborn |
| Richard Edge | Gondorian Soldier 1 |
| Jason Fitch | Uruk 2 |
| Bernard Hill | Theoden |
| Peter Jackson |
8.80 out of 10 (194463 votes)
Visitor Reviews
My precious!!!
posted on 26 Aug 2009With the Fellowship of the Rings, we discovered a master-piece (which by the way would have deserved much more recognition by Hollywood) which combined perfectly the great beauty of the landscapes with perfect actors and very subtle effects via a virtuoso Editing, whether from an image, sound and music perspective; reinforcing the excellent directing by Peter Jackson, and offering several scenes of anthology to us, among which the vanishing of Gandalf and the death of Boromir. 10/10The Two Towers was prolonging this magic at a higher scale. The innovations were learnedly proportioned and symbolic (splendid battles, the rising of the People of the Trees, Gandalf's arrival at the battle of Helm), and the feeling of perfection and of cohesion from a part to another, started with the initial episode, was growing scene after scene in this sumptuous film. 10/10The third and latest opus, was first known through its Hollywoodian disproportionate strategy. The feeling of imbalance, compared to the above mentioned elements, is obvious (according to certain sources, Peter Jackson would not have had time to finish the editing as he felt like as he was put under the deep pressure of the Hollywoodian producers); It is easily believable. Consequently, and even if we're happy to meet again with all these characters who are with us since Christmas 2001, one is saddened by the human dimension which is drowned in the virtual crash of an overdose of visual effects (several F/X scenes are too long: spider, XXL kind of elephants, etc. , whereas scenes implying beings and nature are too short: crowning of Aragorn; it is the Return of the King, after all, isn't?, marriages, etc., without counting the destruction and the return to the County straightforwardly non-existent). 8/10 dreaming of the real version by Peter Jackson and with respect for the trilogy in its completeness. The two first films were so marvellous, fresh, and effective!If the ring fails in the fiction, it seems to have succeeded in a reality which is unfortunately led by the `Gollums' of Hollywood! My precious box-office!!!
By far the best of the trilogy and the one that will go down in history
posted on 24 Aug 2009The greatest of the three Lord of the Rings movies and one that will blow your mind. It shows how much hard work went into this trilogy and it shows. I cannot give any higher praise. As a filmmaker i know that Peter Jackson and his team did something no one else ever has and probably wont for a long time to come. Its THE trilogy to end all trilogies. Superb filmmaking. A+
Greatest Movie Ever!
posted on 20 Aug 2009After walking out of the theaters I thought to myself, "is this the greatest movie I have ever seen" and I still think that it is to this day.When you see Lord Of The Rings:The Return Of The King be prepared to see one of the greatest stories ever written come alive on screen, in the next 3 and a half hours you will be blown away on how well put together this movie is and how great the acting is especially from Sean Astin, this is not just a movie but it a epic that will go down as the final chapter in a brilliant story.My rating for this movie is 10 out of 10.
Excellent film, worth the wait!
posted on 20 Aug 2009This film will knock your socks off! From beginning to end you will be thoroughly entertained,if not enthralled. I have read the book, several times, and I still watched, openmouthed, as scene after scene unfolded. I cheered, cried and gasped at each turn of events and, even though I knew the outcome, I murmurred encouragement and advice throughout. I was totally involved with the proceedings and loved every moment. I can't separate the three films. I view them as one gloriously long and involving movie, which I think was Peter Jackson's original intent. In my opinion, this trilogy will remain unsurpassed for a very long time. I can't wait to see ROTK again, bum numbing three hours and ten minutes not withstanding.
huh?
posted on 20 Aug 2009I liked this trilogy. I did. But if you have NOT read these books, they make NO sense. I don't know anyone else in the movies but the main characters, and the only storyline I was ever able to follow was the one with Sam and Frodo as they were doing the only significant thing in all 3 of them. To me, the basic idea here was to take the one ring and put it in the fire of mount doom.So how are many of the other things relevant? What are their purpose? I'm not going to waste time writing about all the thing that didn't make sense nor am I going to post in all 3 trilogies about it.for example... who is this other guy (also a king) who is trying to burn his other son on the wood and oil, and where is the relevance to the rest of the movie? and the other guy (also a king) not allowing his daughter to fight, she sneeks away to do so and ends up killing the guy with no face and cool mask?I had to ask my girlfriend what the relevance was of Aragorn becoming King. There were other kings. She said he was the king of all men... ????? who cares? this way he could bring back the dead guys to help in another insignificant fight that they were all outnumbered in again???? The girl fighting was more significant than that because as the man with no face and cool mask said "no MAN can kill me" hmmm...If they had all just focused their energy on helping Sam and Frodo make it to Mount Doom, the rest of the stuff would have become insignificant like I thought it was anyways.the 3rd and final chapter here... what's the deal with dragging it on for an additional 1/2 or more after the ring was tossed in the fire? Totally pointless.Could you imagine what some great directors (and PJ is not one... he took a great story - so i've heard - and put it on film) could do with 3.5 hours + in films?Just think what Lucas and his directors would be able to give in being able to allow much more dialogue and emphasis on storyline and back history if he could have 3.5 hours + to put it on film.
Glad that chapter of my life is over
posted on 18 Aug 2009I know it's blasphemy because the Lord of the Rings is the greatest thing ever done, but I'm getting really tired of hearing that this is the greatest film ever made--cause it's not. I didn't see anything here that I didn't see in the first two movies. In fact, this one seemed overly sentimental. It took at least one hour into it before anything interesting happened. Truth be told, I only saw this out of obligation, again because the Lord of the Rings is the greatest thing ever done and only idiots don't like it.I find it hard to understand why they cut Christopher Lee's scenes, but left the almost never-ending denouement. After three hours, I honestly could care less about these characters, especially Sam having a sham marriage so that no one would think he had a thing for the "Frod". I just wanted to stand up, go home, and get on with my life.Also, did this movie need to be so long?!? In the end, Frodo writes the whole story of his adventures in a book so small, it would have taken 20 minutes to film--and that's the whole trilogy. I could only wish I had been watching *that* movie. They shouldn't be allowed to make movies so long until movie theater chair technology advances to where I can sit that long comfortably.Now, don't get me wrong, this isn't a bad movie and you should probably see it, or read the book, because you need to care and know what happens to these characters. It's the most important thing that has ever happened. More important than the discovery of America, landing on the moon, whatever Paris Hilton is doing, and even Christmas. So see it, but only do it once. I can't imagine bringing myself to seeing this movie again. If it really were the greatest movie ever, I'm sure I would.
Stunning Conclusion
posted on 16 Aug 2009The Return of the King is a visually and emotionally stunning conclusion to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Not only are the special effects amazing, but the story develops to a heart-pounding, emotional climax.The characters all come full circle in this movie. The most notable character in the Return of the King, surprisingly, is Sam. Sean Astin does an amazing job of showing loyalty, fear, surprise, and hope all with just his eyes. Although I'm sure his acting will go unnoticed by the Academy, he definitely deserves some recognition for his skills here. Elijah Wood once again performs magnificently as Frodo continues to spiral downward toward despair. If you watch the Fellowship of the Ring before this, you can really see the emotional impact of his journey and the toll it has taken.
All of the characters are given special attention here, and they all receive satisfying storylines. (With the exception of Sarumon, who is curiously missing in this installment).I am sure a lot of people will point out differences from the text. Yes, there were a few, but I was pleased with the changes. Shelob the spider finally makes her appearance--and the suspense and special effects that accompany her are jaw dropping. The conclusion is a little different as well--AND yes, it does seem a little long. The movie continues after the climax at Mount Doom for another thirty minutes or so, but in my opinion it's all necessary. I for one would have been upset if the movie ended abruptly after Mount Doom and we didn't get a chance to see where life was taking these characters that we have grown to love now that their respective journeys have ended.Overall, this movie was fantastic. The acting, the story, the special effects, and the devotion to the imagery and genious of Tolkien were amazing. I hope the Academy finally gives Peter Jackson--and this movie--the awards they deserve!
only 10?
posted on 16 Aug 2009What? I would have given a 12 on this movie... It simply is awesome. When you think that most movies adapted from a book leave some after-taste, like something is missing. With Return of the King, there is no such bad feelings about it. Far from that. It simply is the best movie I've seen with lots of emotions and larger than life scenes that leave you breathless.12 thumbs up!
the Best of the Best
posted on 16 Aug 2009I do believe this movie far surpasses The Shawshank Redemption AND The Godfather....although they are worthy opponents. I say this because of what the movies offer emotionally, visually, and their overall fantabulousness. The Return of the King is everything a movie should be and more.
Excellent. Who needs the book?
posted on 16 Aug 2009Minor spoilers. I'll try not to be too specific.If you're one of the remaining 27 people who haven't seen any of the LotR movies, go ahead and rent them now so you can see this. If you have a friend (like me) who has the extended DVD box sets, borrow them. The extra footage is well worth it. It'll take you about 3 days to watch both movies.(Edit: I wrote this when it was still at the theatres. And the extended DVD is longer!)RotK was as good as everyone says. I didn't see the other two in the theatre, but borrowed the extended DVD's before watching this. I read the first book in high school, and the first movie was better than the book. The second movie was better than that, and well, this third movie was just plain great.OK, if you've read the books, that's nice. Seen the cartoons from the 1970's? Yeah, me too. Forget all that. This is better by far.Acting - top notch. Costumes - perfect. Special effects - brilliant. Locations - breathtaking. Excitement - edge of your seat (my son was literally sitting a foot and a half forward on his chair, which made it easy for me to give him a 'gotcha' during the spider scene - yeah, cruel, I know).There was wonderful tension between all the characters. Should Sam and Frodo kill Gollum, or keep him as a guide? How would Eowyn overcome Aragorn's love for Arwen? How could Faramir convince his father he's as brave as Boromir was? Who would rack up a higher death toll, Legolas or Gimli? And none of this got in the way of the action. It added to the action. It fueled it, just like it should in a great movie. I can't wait for the extended DVD to see what all was cut.Fighting the Oliphaunts reminded me of The Empire Strikes Back, where they had to fight Imperial Walkers. That whole battle was amazing, and took up a huge chunk of the movie. And did the troop platforms on top of the Oliphaunts remind you a little of Jabba's dune barge in Return of the Jedi? Hmm.The immense scope and size of the story approaches the ridiculous as the movie unfolds. The white castle is larger every time you see it, because they keep panning back from a higher altitude. And if you look closely when Frodo and Sam have climbed about a mile above the great keep of Mordor, you will see the armies still marching out on that road. That probably took them all day to get up that high. Just how many orcs are there, anyway?Especially toward the end, they ran you through just about every emotion - elation, despair, victory, defeat, love, pride, hope, etc. It was hard keeping a dry eye. None of the characters wanted to be the weak link. Everyone displayed uncommon bravery and heroism, just like you would expect at the end of the world. Maybe Gollum or Boromir's father come close, but there's really no character there to hate or consider useless. There's no Jar Jar Binks here, folks.My only small peeve is that the movie ended several times. When Sam and Frodo were on that rock at Mount Doom, they made it look like the end of the movie. The screen even went black. OK, so let's all get up and. wait! There's more. OK, so now they do this last bit and that's it. No, I was just kidding. Alright, this is really the end. Psyche! Basically, just sit there patiently. If it doesn't actually say 'The End', it's not. In case you're wondering, it's when you see a round door with a central door knob.When it finally did end, I got up to leave. My son asked me if we should wait through the credits for 'end stuff'. I said you have to be kidding. It already ended 12 times.And then we finally left the theatre. Everyone in there made a bee-line straight for the cinema bathrooms. It's 3 and a half hour long. So sit near the exit.
It's overrated
posted on 16 Aug 2009I think that this movie is overrated, it's a great movie, clearly worth seeing, but it's overrated, to ment people hasn't read the book by J. R. R. Tolkin and so they think that the end of the story is like it is the movie, but really there are missing about one hundred page from the book, that in the book are some of the best part I think, when they return to the shier and finds Salomon how has "destroid" the peace in the shier, it's a great part of the book, and it isn't in the movie. In the movie they are just retuning to the peaceful shier they leaf, and Tolkin is in the book trying to say (after my opinion)that there personalty chanced a lot, and also did the world around them, so he tried to say that, you aren't the only thing that chance in your life. So I think that Tolkin is turning in his grave. Not that Peter Jackson didn't make a great movie that will go over in history as one of the best, I just think he leaf out a very important part of the story. I gave it an 8, I think it's fair.
A great contribution to film history
posted on 16 Aug 2009After seeing the first two films in this famous trilogy i couldn't wait for the third and expected one spectacular ending to the story of the one ring. I was not disappointed. After never reading the books i didn't no what to expect but came out of the cinema awe struck and amazed. Each actor has contributed greatly to this film and how superbly they did it. The computerised effects are wonderful and the war scenes are inspirational. After seeing the films I have since read the books and would like to say J.R.R Tolkein fantastically describes the fantasy world of middle earth and Peter Jackson has brilliantly captured everything in this history making trilogy. Well done to him and if you haven't seen these films then you don't know what your missing.
Once in a life time
posted on 16 Aug 2009There are films that you can watch 10 times but this film i have seen almost 30 times and each time i see something new and it never falls short of making me sad happy and over joyed for start to finish,i never thought that making this film would ever work but after watching it all the times i have it would take something to beat it and i don't thing a film will ever come along i my life time to beat it,for any person to vote this below 9 i would never take note of again,you would be a foul not to see the other two films before this one,this is the best film ever made,this is a must see film for anyone and i hope you all in-joy as much i i have.
The Best Film Ever?
posted on 16 Aug 2009Thre are no words to describe the amazement that came upon when i watched the trilogy but the finally part was more than just tying up the loose ends. Peter Jackson and co rightly won tons of Oscars for this amazing bit of film-making. OK he had a lot to work with, but he had millions of faithful fans of the books that a lot was riding on these films and the pressure was on.I believe this has to be in everyone's top 3 movie's of all time for 3 reasons: 1)Let The movie critics say whatever they want but the acting wasn't wooden. Viggo Mortesen and Sean Austin were my faves. 2)There is a perfect balance between not enough and too much special effects, ROTK is perfect in this way. 3)Any movie that grips and you pulls your emotions about, a movie that has many battle scenes but isn't a war movie is exceptional. For example at Minas Tirith, Gandalf and Pippin are sat on some stairs as the battle approaches and they have an amazing conversation about afterlife.Truly spectaculor and a movie which WILL stand the test of time.
MY experience of this film...
posted on 14 Aug 2009I was on of the thousands of avid fans to queue up at an ungodly hour of this morning (the 17th December - a GREAT day!) to watch the final installment of LOTR! With my dad and several dozens of other fans we waited for the cinema shutters to be pulled up and we ducked under them in a backwards Indiana Jones style move to be at the front of the queue at the bottom of the escalators to go up to the screen!!!Despite the fact that we were all desperate to be first in the cinema there was a certain amount of comradely joy shared by us with this mob excitement climaxing with a whoop of joy as the screen showing the category certificate came on screen stating those beautiful words: The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King... This whoop from an excitable fellow in the back row was followed by an hysterically excited laugh from the rest of the audience who remained wonderfully and respectfully quite through the film other than the occasional uncontrollable whoop or sob or cheer!! (I personally found it hard to contain my sobs of both joy and utter despair during...many stages of the film! The first being...ooh...about 4 minutes in!!)I don't want to spend this comment telling you what happens in this film (as I'm sure you will see it at which I don't want to spoil it for you OR (more likely) you have seen it and don't need to be told!!!) I want to just mention the profound effect that this film had on me, even after applauding the closing credits and going to have a moment to calm down I was still crying when I left the cinema! Not sure whether it was because of the content of the film or whether it was just the uncontrollable near hysteria that I felt as I wondered round Manchester in a COMPLETE daze banging into irate Christmas shoppers and soap stars (from Corrie!!)I came out of the cinema 6 hours ago but still can't put into words how I felt about this film...I've just spent the last few hours alternately smiling and crying!!! (Yes, I am THAT sad!!!) I just want to finish by saying to any fans out there who are sad that it's all over, that its not! By a long way! I personally am going to see it twice in the next two days with various friends and then I get to enjoy talking and reading and watching it for months and years and decades to come...that's the great thing about these films - they'll be around forever and they'll be loved for longer than that!! :)(If that doesn't help then just think about the DVDs and special showings and box sets that you've got to look forward to! Trust me...these films aren't going anywhere...)
This film completes a whole story
posted on 14 Aug 2009Being a great fan of the book, I always struggle to reconcile my vision with Peter Jackson's version. It never happened completely in The Two Towers. And I left my first viewing of Return of the King dazed, stunned, overwhelmed, but unsure whether I liked it or not.After seeing it a second time, I was no longer unsure. I started to understand that these movies do not stand alone, and Return of the King completes Jackson's version of the myth of Tolkien's Middle-earth. There was a depth of story and soundtrack that made it separate from the books in such a way that I could enjoy it. And enjoy it I did. The cinematography was breathtaking at times; the character development tender (how did they get Gandalf's hand on Pippin's face to be so believable?); and the scenes we expected surprising none the less.10!
1 word to describe this film 'amazing'
posted on 14 Aug 2009Lord of the rings, Return of the king is 1 of the best films Ive ever seen. With all the special effects with the characters, places and landscapes. I put my hands together for Peter Jackson and all the crew that made such a brilliant trilogy. To all the talented characters, Sir Ian Mckellen was excellent a long side Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan. What a powerful act between Elijah Wood and Sean Astin, amazing acting. This movie will be talked about for a long time.
I'm converted!
posted on 12 Aug 2009I never got into the first two installments. I saw them both on dvd only. But I saw this one on the big screen and all I can say is WOW!! EXCELLENT!Now I will have to purchase the whole trilogy. The opening sequence with Gollum's transformation really captured my interest and makes me want to go back and read the books.
WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS DO NOT READ UNLESS YOU HAVE WATCHED THE FILM OR DO NOT MIND READING SPOILERS.
posted on 12 Aug 2009Unless you've been encased in a block of lead for the past ten years, then you should have heard of the Lord of the Rings. If you have heard of it, but don't want to see it, kiss my hairy butt.Very intense battle scenes make this a big hit, especially the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. Also, the speech that Aragorn gives before is very good, and the song Pippin sang to Denethor is also good.The bad thing is you don't see the following: Faramir and Eowyn falling in love, the Scouring of the Shire, and many more.The humour is good, especially from Gollum. (Fat hobbit.)The weapons in ROTK are beautiful, ranging from Anduril (Narsil reforged0 and Glamdring (Gandalf's sword.)
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Perfect adaptation!
posted on 28 Aug 2009Since the age of 17 (over 2 decades ago) I have read the trilogy countless times, as well as The Silmarillion (could Jackson put THAT to film?!?) After Bakshi's horrid demolition of Tolkien's work, my expectations were low when I saw the first film of the trilogy.I was swept away by the adaptation of the first book, pleased with the flow of the second, seeing that Jackson was maintaining his attention to Tolkien's message and on quality cinematography as well. This third movie has caused me to doubt my own heterosexuality as I have fallen in love with Jackson for delivering what no other could.The cinematography, acting, pacing, blocking, everything is stunning. I'm not going to go on about the CG graphics, as I don't pay much attention to them, but I must say they were used well and when necessary (as opposed to such films as the most recent Matrix bastard children, which lean on them like an old man on a cane.)When my teenage daughter, who has never touched a book of Tolkien (much to my dismay) broke down in tears, laughter, and glee during the film, I knew Jackson had conveyed Tolkien's deepest message of raw goodness to the people.THANK YOU!