The Journey Ends With a Bang!

Rating: 9/10 (14 January 2004)

"The Return of the King," the third installment of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, has been anticipated by many fans. The first two installments had raised the bar very high for the third movie. And, fortunately, "Return of the King" has proven itself worthy of the trilogy. The visuals are very impressive! Such incredible sights include the breathtaking facade of Minas Tirith, and the awesome sight of the Mumakil and trolls lumbering along with the massive Orc army. Some memorable moments include the opening scene of Smeagol's acquiring the Ring of Sauron, and his subsequent transformation into Gollum, as well as Gollum struggling with Frodo on Mt. Doom. Peter Jackson deserves many kudos for creating the trilogy, making it a true epic, an instant classic and a new legend of cinema.