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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 4.00 out of 4 stars for Looking Closer (Jeffrey Overstreet) Looking Closer (Jeffrey Overstreet)
Jackson finishes the epic with a flourish that leaves all other big screen fantasies thoroughly humbled. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Looking Closer (Jeffrey Overstreet)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen) Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Jackson and his company have set the bar so high for 21st-century filmmaking, it may be another millennium before it is surpassed. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for New York Daily News (Jack Mathews) New York Daily News (Jack Mathews)
[Director Peter Jackson] can lay claim to one of the greatest achievements in film history. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at New York Daily News (Jack Mathews)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki) Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki)
... The Return of the King , is not only the best of the trilogy, but also one of the most amazing pieces of entertainment to grace the big screen. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Chauncey Mabe) South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Chauncey Mabe)
A grand, richly achieved fantasy epic that exalts such previously uncool virtues as honor, loyalty, self-sacrifice and chivalry. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Chauncey Mabe)

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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio) Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)
One of the best movies of the decade. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for New York Post (Lou Lumenick) New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
Towers above its predecessors with cleaner storytelling and a more satisfying balance between terrific acting and eye-popping effects. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell) Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)
Push the term 'fantasy' aside. This is one of history's greatest epics and a brilliant conclusion to history's best and most consistent trilogy. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for San Jose Mercury News (Glenn Lovell) San Jose Mercury News (Glenn Lovell)
Combines the best moments of Fellowship and Two Towers and brings the Arthurian trilogy to a rousing, satisfying finish. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at San Jose Mercury News (Glenn Lovell)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Detroit News (Tom Long) Detroit News (Tom Long)
It reminds you of the power of film like no other movie in memory. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Detroit News (Tom Long)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson) Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)
It not only stands as fantasy filmmaking on a peak of previously unscaled proportions, it now officially takes its place in the Great Hall of Movie Mythology, the place we return to again and again to share our dreams. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for FilmJerk.com (Amy Lawrence) FilmJerk.com (Amy Lawrence)
I don't think anyone will be disappointed with this magnificent ending to Jackson's masterful telling of Tolkien's series. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at FilmJerk.com (Amy Lawrence)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Sun Publications (Chicago, IL) (Josh Larsen) Sun Publications (Chicago, IL) (Josh Larsen)
I didn't know movies could get this big. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Sun Publications (Chicago, IL) (Josh Larsen)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest) Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
The most amazing thing about this cinematic journey, even more than the epic battles, is its overwhelming emotional sweep. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan) Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
Now that the ending has been presented, I am able to look back and realize just what an extraordinary filmmaking accomplishment Lord of the Rings has been. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay) eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
minor quibbles aside, only the most cynical can resist being caught up in the sheer grandeur and majesty of this film ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Eclipse Magazine (Sean O'Connell) Eclipse Magazine (Sean O'Connell)
Surpasses the extraordinary visual standards set by its predecessors. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Eclipse Magazine (Sean O'Connell)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Blather (Eugene Novikov) Film Blather (Eugene Novikov)
The Return of the King runs for 200 minutes, and I estimate that I cried for 195 of them, give or take two, including through most of the end credits. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Film Blather (Eugene Novikov)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ToxicUniverse.com (John A. Nesbit) ToxicUniverse.com (John A. Nesbit)
Jackson's virtuosity in handling the myriad challenges of such an epic production places him as the Cecil B. DeMille of the new millennium ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at ToxicUniverse.com (John A. Nesbit)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for About.com (Rebecca Murray) About.com (Rebecca Murray)
Epic filmmaking and storytelling taken to the nth degree. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at About.com (Rebecca Murray)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Fresno Bee (Donald Munro) Fresno Bee (Donald Munro)
The film is big and beautiful, like a landmark cathedral you can read about ad nauseam in guide books but that still awes even the most jaded traveler in person. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Fresno Bee (Donald Munro)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Arizona Republic (Bill Muller) Arizona Republic (Bill Muller)
Not only has Jackson boldly and faithfully brought J.R.R. Tolkien's world to life, he's created the most epic and sweeping fantasy adventure of all time. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Arizona Republic (Bill Muller)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Empire Magazine (Alan Morrison) Empire Magazine (Alan Morrison)
The resounding climax to a landmark in cinema history. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Empire Magazine (Alan Morrison)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Threat (Clint Morris) Film Threat (Clint Morris)
A masterful moment in cinema. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Film Threat (Clint Morris)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for New York Times (Elvis Mitchell) New York Times (Elvis Mitchell)
King is the product of impressive craft and energy. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at New York Times (Elvis Mitchell)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX) (Danny Minton) KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX) (Danny Minton)
Peter Jackson is a god among directors. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX) (Danny Minton)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies (Nell Minow) Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies (Nell Minow)
Take a moment to breathe a sigh of relief and satisfaction before this movie begins. It may be your last breath for the next three hours. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies (Nell Minow)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Fantastica Daily (Mervius) Fantastica Daily (Mervius)
The trilogy, leaving no loose ends, is almost more satisfying than we have any right to expect from Hollywood. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Fantastica Daily (Mervius)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Salt Lake Tribune (Sean Means) Salt Lake Tribune (Sean Means)
[It] builds on the spectacle and drama of the first two installments, and brings it all home. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Salt Lake Tribune (Sean Means)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for EnPrimeur.ca (Nicolas Lacroix) EnPrimeur.ca (Nicolas Lacroix)
Le seigneur des anneaux : le retour du roi représente le joyau de la couronne de Peter Jackson. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at EnPrimeur.ca (Nicolas Lacroix)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Reel.com (Timothy Knight) Reel.com (Timothy Knight)
This sweeping and marvelously entertaining adventure is the work of a prodigiously gifted filmmaker operating at the very top of his creative powers. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Reel.com (Timothy Knight)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes) Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)
The movie truly is the most amazing visual spectacle ever seen on celluloid. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Panorama (Louis-Jérôme Cloutier) Panorama (Louis-Jérôme Cloutier)
Aucun texte ne pourra jamais transmettre efficacement en mots la qualité de cette œuvre. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Panorama (Louis-Jérôme Cloutier)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline) Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)
So impeccably and artfully done that we can hardly breathe, immobilised by emotion, suspense, the sheer spectacle, the intimate drama. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress) eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Epic filmmaking in the achievement scales of Ben-Hur , Gone with the Wind and Lawrence of Arabia . ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen) Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Conclude[s] a trilogy of movies upon which unprecendented expectations have been placed, and [does] it smoothly, gracefully, and powerfully. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema Confidential (Thomas Chau) Cinema Confidential (Thomas Chau)
The Return of the King is a fabulous conclusion to the trilogy. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Cinema Confidential (Thomas Chau)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase) Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
soul-stirring perfection [with] such a rich texture and depth that it is all but impossible to take everything in with just one viewing ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Blunt Review (Emily Blunt) Blunt Review (Emily Blunt)
This epic dazzles the mind's eye and astonishes with its shear girth of talent held within the frames! ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Blunt Review (Emily Blunt)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli) ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
An experience of epic scope and grandeur, amazing emotional power, and relentless momentum. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake) Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)
Insanely spectacular and never less than absorbing, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King not only fully celebrates J.R.R. Tolkien's classic literary work but fully explains Jackson's outsized obsession with bringing it to the screen. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade) Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)
'Una obra maestra que se ha ganado un lugar como uno de los puntos más altos en la historia del cine. Gracias, señor Jackson, por habernos devuelto la capacidad de soñar' ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth) Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)
An immense achievement founded on the enduring themes of loyalty, destiny, and hope. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Beach Reporter (Southern California) (Brian J. Arthurs) Beach Reporter (Southern California) (Brian J. Arthurs)
We may never see anything like this ever again. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Beach Reporter (Southern California) (Brian J. Arthurs)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold) Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold)
A film that concludes the saga with a blissful unity and satisfaction, and sweeps us away with its nail-biting narrative flair and filmmaking verve. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Minneapolis Star Tribune (Colin Covert) Minneapolis Star Tribune (Colin Covert)
A magical movie in every sense of the word. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Minneapolis Star Tribune (Colin Covert)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein) Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
I went along with the first and admired the second, but it wasn't until the third that I was swept away by the magnitude of Jackson's vision. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick) Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
Grandly epic in scale, yet deeply human in emotion ... a fitting capstone to one of modern cinema’s greatest gambles. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Toronto Star (Peter Howell) Toronto Star (Peter Howell)
Completes the picture, magnificently so, and all honour and praise are due the visionaries behind the project. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Toronto Star (Peter Howell)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman) Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
If every film were this spectacular theaters and movie studios could raise ticket prices by $5 and I wouldn’t feel cheated. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke) Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)
To put it simply, Return of the King is perhaps the finest movie of its kind ever made. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Eleanor Ringel Gillespie) Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Eleanor Ringel Gillespie)
With The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King , Peter Jackson brings his epic series to a glorious finish. And in doing so, he's made the greatest movie trilogy in cinema history. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Eleanor Ringel Gillespie)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner) Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
The Lord of the Rings may sing the praises of kings and wizards, but it champions the courage, brotherhood and dignity of the common man (even if he is a Hobbit). ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin) Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
A truly cinematic experience that you'll find practically impossible to forget and a more than fitting end to one of the greatest film franchises ever made. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for EDGE Boston (David Foucher) EDGE Boston (David Foucher)
Adheres to the values of its predecessors – it's brilliant, passionate filmmaking... even if it goes on far too long. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at EDGE Boston (David Foucher)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Daytona Beach News-Journal (Fl.) (Jeff Farance) Daytona Beach News-Journal (Fl.) (Jeff Farance)
The whole gang is back, the action sustains a fever pitch, and the inventive imagery alone is worth double the ticket price. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Daytona Beach News-Journal (Fl.) (Jeff Farance)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Parables (Michael Elliott) Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
Peter Jackson may very well have just completed the best movie trilogy ever made. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik) Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)
Brings one word repeatedly to mind: overwhelming ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)
This time around, the same jaw-dropping spectacle ... that previously was stunning is outright magnificent here, made exhilarating by the impending sense of closure. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Massachusetts Daily Collegian (Johnny Donaldson) The Massachusetts Daily Collegian (Johnny Donaldson)
Jackson not only delivers on the promise of the first two installments, he transcends each and every expectation that was laid down for him. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at The Massachusetts Daily Collegian (Johnny Donaldson)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Newsday (John Anderson) Newsday (John Anderson)
Jackson closes his trilogy with a movie far more humorous, good-natured and emotionally engaging than its predecessors. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Newsday (John Anderson)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Hartford Courant (--) Hartford Courant (--)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Filmchaw (Andrew Moxon) Filmchaw (Andrew Moxon)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for CineMe (Daniel Meyer) CineMe (Daniel Meyer)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy) Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema Source (Tom Johnson) Cinema Source (Tom Johnson)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Screen Rant (Vic Holtreman) Screen Rant (Vic Holtreman)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Mediasharx (Dustin Gast) Mediasharx (Dustin Gast)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Natural Born Viewers (James Chappell) Natural Born Viewers (James Chappell)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet) RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Empire Movies (Blair Barbesin) Empire Movies (Blair Barbesin)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin) Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieWeb (Brian Balchack) MovieWeb (Brian Balchack)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for mazzyboi's movie page (Angelo Aquino) mazzyboi's movie page (Angelo Aquino)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieJustice (John Adams) MovieJustice (John Adams)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver) Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Bubakar Awards (Brian Owens) Bubakar Awards (Brian Owens)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Monkeyboy Review (--) Monkeyboy Review (--)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for This is Lancashire (--) This is Lancashire (--)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Baltimore Sun (--) Baltimore Sun (--)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ShowBIZ Data (--) ShowBIZ Data (--)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movies for Guys (--) Movies for Guys (--)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Kinnopio's Movie Reviews (--) Kinnopio's Movie Reviews (--)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for At-A-Glance Film Reviews (--) At-A-Glance Film Reviews (--)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Moviehole (--) Moviehole (--)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema in Focus (Wayman and Conklin) Cinema in Focus (Wayman and Conklin)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig) Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Aggressive-Voice (Scott Spicciati) Aggressive-Voice (Scott Spicciati)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for AboutFilm.com (Frances Nicole Rogers) AboutFilm.com (Frances Nicole Rogers)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Gazette (Gary Panton) Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for E! Online (--) E! Online (--)
An excellent conclusion and a triumph of filmmaking, this journey may be at an end -- oh boy, what a way to go. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at E! Online (--)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington) Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
Both profoundly moving and deeply satisfying. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Daily News (Glenn Whipp) Los Angeles Daily News (Glenn Whipp)
Every bit as extraordinary as the series' first two installments. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Los Angeles Daily News (Glenn Whipp)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Today (Brent Simon) Entertainment Today (Brent Simon)
...achieves a resonance not frequently matched in cinema of any genre -- its boundless fraternity and hopefulness make it truly something special. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Entertainment Today (Brent Simon)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Metro Weekly (Washington, DC) (Randy Shulman) Metro Weekly (Washington, DC) (Randy Shulman)
A spectacular ending to cinema's greatest achievement. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Metro Weekly (Washington, DC) (Randy Shulman)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Sun Newspapers of Cleveland (Gerry Shamray) Sun Newspapers of Cleveland (Gerry Shamray)
The Return of the King totally rules. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Sun Newspapers of Cleveland (Gerry Shamray)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Orlando Weekly (Steve Schneider) Orlando Weekly (Steve Schneider)
The best-paced of the three. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Orlando Weekly (Steve Schneider)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Kalamazoo Gazette (James Sanford) Kalamazoo Gazette (James Sanford)
Jackson does a superb job of wrapping up the saga of the battle for Middle-earth. ...you can't help but gasp at the sheer spectacle of it all. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Kalamazoo Gazette (James Sanford)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez) Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
A movie that exceeds even the most formidable expectations without straying from its singular path. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Netflix (James Rocchi) Netflix (James Rocchi)
The big-screen, big-everything adaptation of the 20th century's most powerful fantasy epic reaches a stunning finale. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Netflix (James Rocchi)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson) MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)
... fans shouldn't mind seeing [multiple endings] since there will be no sequels for this timeless trilogy. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for USA Today (Claudia Puig) USA Today (Claudia Puig)
The jewel in the crown of the masterful trilogy. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Kvikmyndir.com (--) Kvikmyndir.com (--)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols) Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols)
Peter Jackson had truly taken me to the place J.R.R. Tolkien created. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for BBC (Nev Pierce) BBC (Nev Pierce)
Majestic, moving and immense, The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King is about as awesome as cinema gets. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at BBC (Nev Pierce)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) (Jonathan R. Perry) Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) (Jonathan R. Perry)
'The Lord of the Rings" saga ends as it began -- with elegant simplicity and heart. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) (Jonathan R. Perry)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for EricDSnider.com (Eric D. Snider) EricDSnider.com (Eric D. Snider)
This is a trilogy to be treasured, and the final chapter is a fitting capstone. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at EricDSnider.com (Eric D. Snider)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Zertinet Movies (Steven Snyder) Zertinet Movies (Steven Snyder)
Here, in scenes of quiet emotion, devastating violence, sweeping chaos and tranquil hope,is a profound conclusion to an unforgettable trilogy–the best American trilogy ever made. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Zertinet Movies (Steven Snyder)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Houston Chronicle (Bruce Westbrook) Houston Chronicle (Bruce Westbrook)
This film is everything a fan could want and possibly more. For three-plus hours, it entertains, enthralls and awes. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Houston Chronicle (Bruce Westbrook)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg) eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)
The Return of the King is one of the finest things I've ever seen. And that includes stuff like sunrises and babies and the original, unaltered Star Wars . ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani) UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani)
Ultimately this journey has been about the endgame, and now that we're here, we get a shattering sense of all that is at stake. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal) Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
Will undoubtedly last through the decades as one of the most ambitious and mind-blowingly successful celluloid projects ever undertaken. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaca) Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaca)
É triste constatar que, a partir de agora, não mais teremos direito às nossas viagens anuais à Terra-média. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaca)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Boston Herald (James Verniere) Boston Herald (James Verniere)
This is Jackson's greatest achievement: his uncanny ability, using every old and new cinematic trick in the book, to translate Tolkien's words into otherworldly yet eerily familiar images. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Boston Herald (James Verniere)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Supercala.com (John Venable) Supercala.com (John Venable)
A fantastic ending to the greatest cinematic achievement of all time! YES! ALL TIME!!! ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Supercala.com (John Venable)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux) Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Every inch the finale this saga deserves, cementing its place as one of the seminal cinematic achievements of our time. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ViewLondon (Matthew Turner) ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
The third part of Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy delivers everything we have been led to expect: stunning battle sequences, glorious scenery, jaw-dropping special effects and wonderful performances. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan) Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
As a model for how to bring substance, authenticity and insight to the biggest of adventure yarns, this trilogy will not soon, if ever, find its equal. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman) Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Return is the equal of the magnificent opening episode, The Fellowship of the Ring . ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Zap2it.com (Michael Szymanski) Zap2it.com (Michael Szymanski)
As the journey comes to an end, it's hard as a movie buff to think of anything on the movie horizon that could be more exciting and well-executed than "Return of the King." ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Zap2it.com (Michael Szymanski)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek) One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
A masterful conclusion to a magnificent series, the cinematic trilogy against which all others must now be judged--a trio of films of astonishing vision and accomplishment. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Feo Amante (Kelly Parks) Feo Amante (Kelly Parks)
Easily the best of the trilogy, it moves like lightning, bringing us to the most awesome battle on film. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Feo Amante (Kelly Parks)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Almost Fabulous Movie Reviews Almost Fabulous Movie Reviews
Minas Tirith was breathtaking (as was most of the scenery), Shelob was nasty, and the battle scenes were astounding. There's not much else I can add without major spoilers except that everything I said about the other two movies holds true for this one. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Almost Fabulous Movie Reviews
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Pulp Culture (Franklin Harris) Pulp Culture (Franklin Harris)
Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) race to raise an army to defend Gondor's capital city, Minas Tirith. But, as before, mankind's fate ultimately rests with two tired hobbits, Frodo and Sam, who are slowly making their way through ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Pulp Culture (Franklin Harris)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux) Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
"Such a little thing," Boromir said as he held the Ring in his hands, but he was wrong. Wrong about it, and wrong about the trio of films which tell its tale. Wrong about the creative minds that moved heaven and earth to bring them to us. Wrong about ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic Reviews eFilmCritic Reviews
I admire The Lord Of The Rings more than I actually like it; there are parts that do it for me, but the genre leaves me cold. While I'm astounded by Peter Jackson's achievement, and never had less than a good time at any of the three movies, I'm glad ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at eFilmCritic Reviews
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for filmdeculte.com filmdeculte.com
The King is back. Aragorn is standing above the battlefield. With his loud, clear voice, he enthrals the few ones who were crazy enough to follow him. The long road that started in the comfort of the Shire has led to this turning point, where the world ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie review at filmdeculte.com