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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) Rank 2 Reviews
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Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Film Review Database (--)
The Return of the King genuinely was the best film of its year. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Film Review Database (--)
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)
Providence Journal (Michael Janusonis)
Epic pageantry is what some people will come to see, and they won't be disappointed. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Providence Journal (Michael Janusonis)
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)
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)
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)
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)
ToxicUniverse.com (Jeremiah Kipp)
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)
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)
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)
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)
filmsgraded.com (Brian Koller)
What we have here is neither a bad movie nor a great one, but a sort of good movie that provides grand entertainment to the credulous looking for escape. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at filmsgraded.com (Brian Koller)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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