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TopTenREVIEWS presents the movie reviews of Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003)

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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
Overall Rating:3.6351
Avg Critic Score:3.6206

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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Film Review Database (--) Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Film Review Database (--)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo) Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
The Return of the King is the final chapter of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, ending the series by ratcheting up the action to a fever pitch, while also gearing up for a highly emotional summation. Again, I will try not to go into comparisons of the movie ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Providence Journal (Michael Janusonis) Providence Journal (Michael Janusonis)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for iofilm.co.uk (The Wolf) iofilm.co.uk (The Wolf)
The journey ends, the adventure closes, the king is crowned. It has been, all said and done, a magnificent achievement. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at iofilm.co.uk (The Wolf)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Boxoffice Magazine (L.J. Strom) Boxoffice Magazine (L.J. Strom)
Despite maddening liberties and narrative asymmetry, Return works well enough on its own terms of rousing, whistle-stop spectacle. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Boxoffice Magazine (L.J. Strom)

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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov) Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
As the capstone to one of the single greatest achievements of modern motion-picture history, The Return of the King is generally peerless. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for DVDTalk.com (Jeffrey Robinson) DVDTalk.com (Jeffrey Robinson)
It was about two hours too long for me to sit through in a theater. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at DVDTalk.com (Jeffrey Robinson)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for ToxicUniverse.com (Jeremiah Kipp) ToxicUniverse.com (Jeremiah Kipp)
Ya gotta watch. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at ToxicUniverse.com (Jeremiah Kipp)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for JoBlo's Movie Emporium (JoBlo) JoBlo's Movie Emporium (JoBlo)
A decent film, but overrated. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium (JoBlo)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Jam! Movies (Louis B. Hobson) Jam! Movies (Louis B. Hobson)
It's unquestionably the best movie about the battle for Middle-earth ever made, but it's far from the best film ever made. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Jam! Movies (Louis B. Hobson)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Observer [UK] (Philip French) Observer [UK] (Philip French)
A very fine achievement, moving, involving and, to many people, even inspiring. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Observer [UK] (Philip French)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Film Threat (Kevin Carr) Film Threat (Kevin Carr)
Still a good movie, but it's weak on plot compared to its predecessor. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Film Threat (Kevin Carr)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.20 out of 4 stars for filmsgraded.com (Brian Koller) filmsgraded.com (Brian Koller)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony) Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
This is a long film, not to be squeezed in, but rather planned for. Best screened on a light day. Big action, amazing visuals, but not without flaws. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Film Freak Central (Bill Chambers) Film Freak Central (Bill Chambers)
An incurable film until such time as Peter Jackson is moved to shorten its deadening coda ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Film Freak Central (Bill Chambers)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt) Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt)
An uneven movie with yawns aplenty. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw) Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)
Sometimes intoxicating, occasionally exhilarating. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt) Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt)
Well, here I go again. I'm sure "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" will be a smash hit, but as with the trilogy's earlier installments, I can't work up much enthusiasm for it. I'm not pleased to say this, if only because my cool response to ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 1.60 out of 4 stars for F5 (Wichita, KS) (Jake Euker) F5 (Wichita, KS) (Jake Euker)
When we talk about Jackson's directorial style, what exactly are we talking about? The ability to juggle a production this size is a feat, but what else does he bring to it? ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at F5 (Wichita, KS) (Jake Euker)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 1.60 out of 4 stars for Film Threat (Peter Lowry) Film Threat (Peter Lowry)
Eye-candy and grand events with no real substance. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Film Threat (Peter Lowry)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 1.60 out of 4 stars for Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Daniel M. Kimmel) Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Daniel M. Kimmel)
In spite of the fact that the film will likely bust box office records, this reviewer is duty bound to report that it fails in almost every aspect. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Daniel M. Kimmel)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 1.50 out of 4 stars for Yellow Cubicle Reviews Yellow Cubicle Reviews
This is bad. I've seen bad movies in my time, xXx, Terminator Woman, Memento, but this tops the list and can only be compared to the likes Pearl Harbor and Bicentennial Man. The most obvious reason for this is Peter Jackson's inept ideas about what ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Yellow Cubicle Reviews
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