Vikram the King

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4.5
A faint whiff of formula hits the air, as well, as Towers speech battle lull rhythms kick in about halfway through. Av Club
3.0
He doesnt linger, either, when a smoldering look will do, whether between Mortensen and Liv Tyler as Aragorns beloved Arwen, or between Gandalf and th .. EW
4.4
Return of the King is such a crowning achievement, such a visionary use of all the tools of special effects, such a pure spectacle, that it can be enj .. Rogerebert
4.5
Meanwhile, in Rohan, the flush of victory over Sarumans forces in the Battle of Helms Deep at the end of The Two Towers doesnt last long (defeated and .. Variety
1.5
Some story strands are crudely abbreviated; others fail to develop elements that were already well established. Time Out
1.5
An insurmountable amount of extras comes second only to New Line Home Videos stunning visual and audio transfer of Peter Jacksons exhilarating and exh ..
4.4
More goose pimply epic swirl and top notch Uruk hai smackdowns, but theres also more of the dreamy Christian allegory that highlighted the first film.
4.5
So in his great books and in Peter Jacksons great movie versions, theres a kind of subsumed memory of the Great War underneath it all.
4.5
The grand finale of Peter Jacksons Lord Of The Rings trilogy meets the high expectations set up by its two predecessors. Screen Daily
4.5
NEW YORK An epic success and a history making production that finishes with a masterfully entertaining final installment, New Line Cinemas adaptation .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
And as epic trilogies go, overlength and all, Jackson has managed a breathtaking cinematic milestone.
3.0
A lot of it is just hacking and slashing on a mammoth scale, which is still just hacking and slashing. E Film Critic
5.0
minor quibbles aside, only the most cynical can resist being caught up in the sheer grandeur and majesty of this film E Film Critic
5.0
Epic filmmaking in the achievement scales of Ben Hur, Gone with the Wind and Lawrence of Arabia. E Film Critic
5.0
The Return of the King is one of the finest things Ive ever seen. And that includes stuff like sunrises and babies and the original, unaltered Star Wa .. E Film Critic
4.5
For three hours and 20 minutes, Jackson has made fantasy become reality. Telegraph
3.8
So Frodo (Elijah Wood) still has the ring, and hes still trudging toward Mordor. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
can lay claim to one of the greatest achievements in film history. Ny Daily News
5.0
Lets just get this out of the way: Return of the King was awesome. Screen Rant
3.8
Meanwhile, the rest of the gang doesnt have long to celebrate its victory (at the end of The Two Towers). The Globe And Mail
3.0
A masterful conclusion to a magnificent series, the cinematic trilogy against which all others must now be judged a trio of films of astonishing visio .. One Guys Opinion
5.0
An experience of epic scope and grandeur, amazing emotional power, and relentless momentum. ReelViews
4.4
Watching the film again, I realized that its greatness lies not so much in what it achieves, but in what it doesnt do. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.5
Standing out amid an excellent cast is Elijah Wood, stymied by tweeness in the earlier films but here convincingly developing the character of Frodo a .. Chicago Reader
2.0
McKellan and Astin are the two actors whose lifeblood pumps through this saga
5.0
It is steeped in fast paced action and grand adventure, yet still grounded in humanity a rare combination among large scale film extravaganzas. Usa Today
3.8
But Jackson has created a world thats incredibly vivid and unique, theres no questioning that. Reel Film Reviews
4.5
Its a Herculean assault course that runs the emotions ragged for an exhausting 3hrs 21mins. The Times
2.0
Not one of the 10 best films of the year, but it would be no surprise if it walks off with many major awards. Lariat
2.0
He uses but doesnt abuse the tricks of the trade, employing jarring sound effects, creepy children and anxious pauses to great effect. Eric Ds Nider
5.0
This isnt one of those hit movie and two sequels packages pretending to be one unified worklike The Godfather and Star Wars, which didnt become trilog .. News Review
5.0
Peter Jackson deservedly won the best director Oscar for this powerful and enchanting concluding episode to his massively ambitious adaptation of JRR .. Radio Times
1.5
But I cant help feeling Jacksons trilogy goes further towards absolute imaginative domination of its audience than cinema ever should. Independent
4.4
Pops your eyes, excites your senses and brings you in as close as a whisper for scenes of startling emotion. Rolling Stone
5.0
Its so impeccably and artfully done that we can hardly breathe, immobilised by emotion, suspense, the sheer spectacle, the intimate drama. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
It is precisely Jacksons pandering to fans expectations that repeatedly drags The Return of the King to a halt. Pop Matters
5.0
The third part of Peter Jacksons epic trilogy delivers everything we have been led to expect: stunning battle sequences, glorious scenery, jaw droppin .. View London
2.5
This isnt Return of the Jedi or The Godfather Part III by a long shot. Cs Monitor
5.0
All things considered, theres one very, very small complaint about The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. New York Post
4.4
Even the weakest of these movies is head and shoulders above the vast majority of films churned out these days. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
5.0
Such a stunning achievement by Jackson that its hard to believe that he could ever be able to surpass it even if he make a hundred more films. Internet Reviews
4.4
Audiences who dont have halberds to grind and who possess rear ends of steel and a taste for declamatory heroics will find themselves rewarded. Boston
5.0
Even recounting certain incidents in King seems somewhat superfluous; the film itself isnt about incidents. Mountain X
4.5
The Return of the King on its own isnt just the best film of the year it may be the most fantastical film ever to be about, simply, what it means to b ..
5.0
Completes the picture, magnificently so, and all honour and praise are due the visionaries behind the project. Toronto Star
4.5
A safe prediction These incredible feats wont be missed by Oscar. Reel Talk Reviews
4.5
After a series of false endings, the saga doesnt end on a mythical note. Reel Talk Reviews
5.0
Grandly epic in scale, yet deeply human in emotion ... a fitting capstone to one of modern cinemas greatest gambles. Q Network
4.5
For its scale, imagination and passion, this is, without doubt, the greatest cinematic trilogy ever surpassing by far its nearest competitors, The God .. Daily Mail
4.5
This is a masterpiece of filmmaking and Jackson truly deserves an Oscar. Cinema Crazed
4.5
I am surely not the only one who finds Aragorns preference for the radiantly dull Arwen (Liv Tyler) over that stirring wench owyn less convincing than .. Slate
4.5
A tale of heroes, bonded together by friendship, its the very special friendship between hobbits Elijah Woods Frodo and Sean Astins Sam that touches u ..
5.0
The arrival of Mmakil (huge, multi tusked, elephant type beasties), meanwhile, gives lithe elf Legolas (Orlando Bloom) an audience pleasing spot of sh .. Bbc
1.5
As I watched this film, an eager victim of its boundless will to astound, I found my loyal memories of the book beginning to fade. New Yorker
4.4
To say that The Return of the King is this already classic trilogys paramount achievement is to understate things. The Movie Boy
4.0
Equally enthralling is the historical and further psychological examination of Gollum/Smeagol, whose combined charm and mischief makes for an undeniab .. Bullz-Eye
4.5
Director Peter Jackson has taken J.R.R. Tolkiens classic novels and created more than simply a wonderful adaptation: Hes put together perhaps the grea .. Las Vegas Weekly
4.4
With a sweeping narrative, mind blowing battle sequences and gut wrenching performances, could there be a grander finale to a classic epic Not in this .. Hollywood
3.0
Win or lose on Oscar night, this extraordinary movie event proves what Hollywood, even in its heyday, has never really believed: that theres a vast, l .. Seattle Pi
2.0
Viggo Mortensens Aragorn is the good king of the title, and while the actor may look fetching in a crown and cloak, he doesnt have half of the gravita .. Standard
4.4
And if, ultimately, The Return of the King isnt quite the thrilling conclusion we were all quite hoping for, it is still very much a rousingly success .. Movie Freak
5.0
While they make the battle in The Two Towers look like a skirmish, it doesnt make it any less impressive.
4.5
The other major element is the wondrous combination of one mans vision and the perfect subject matter. Cnn
3.8
Please dont take these gripes to mean I dont appreciate the grand, often enthralling, unprecedented and cinematically spectacular achievement that thi .. Spliced Wire
4.4
For one thing, The Return of the King isnt as fresh as the other two. Movie Habit
3.1
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
An excellent conclusion and a triumph of filmmaking, this journey may be at an end oh boy, what a way to go. E Online
4.0
Details are painstakingly realized in an incomparably gigantic, magnificently flashy showdown at Minas Tirith, where even Gandalf vigorously wields a ..
4.5
Both the longest film in the series and the most confidently paced, striking an ideal balance of combat and camaraderie. La Weekly
4.8
Its a phenomenon of energy and dedication, and an achievement hell not soon improve upon. Varia Gate
5.0
A worthy conclusion to a modern epic. Dont worry that your expectations will be too high Return Of The King will exceed them all. Games Radar
4.4
It leaves us with precisely the same feelings of sadness and satisfaction as are evoked by J.R.R. Tolkiens original novels. Kansas City
4.5
Now, Im not saying that idea doesnt exist in the trilogy, or that war isnt a necessary facet of Western civilization. The Stranger
3.1
While the play for Frodos trust between he and Sam might very well work in the book it doesnt here. Ross Anthony
4.5
Yes, the running time is long, and yes, those many endings in a slow, dreamy coda left me feeling spent better spent than I can ever remember. Wsj
5.0
A broken heart resonates with the same thunderclap of dragons wings. Killer Movie Reviews
5.0
It sets so many standards for filmmaking in its overwhelming epic wash that many similar attempts in the future will seem like pretenders to the thron .. The Filmy Ap
3.5
The spectacle is ramped up here more than in the preceding two movies combined. Antagony & Ecstasy
5.0
You easily forget that youre watching a computer generated character. Big Picture Big Sound
5.0
... fans shouldnt mind seeing since there will be no sequels for this timeless trilogy. Movie Crypt
5.0
The most amazing thing about this cinematic journey, even more than the epic battles, is its overwhelming emotional sweep. Montreal Film Journal
4.5
The second installment was better than the first, and this one is best of all. News Week
2.0
I understand hes set to do next a remake of King Kongwhich hes about as qualified as anyone to do. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
5.0
But overall, and especially when you place the three films together, theres no doubting Peter Jacksons amazing achievement in directing this instant c .. Sbs
5.0
Conclude a trilogy of movies upon which unprecendented expectations have been placed, and it smoothly, gracefully, and powerfully. Window To The Movies
3.0
If youre checking your watch at that point, you dont belong in the theater. Chron
5.0
If Jackson isnt given a gong at next years Academy Awards, theres something very, very wrong with the American Film Institute. The Shiz Nit
4.0
No flabber has been left ungasted by Mr Jacksons mighty battle sequences, nor no gob unsmacked. Film Guardian
3.8
For Jackson, the battle is as much about beauty and ugliness, and the overarching moral seems to be to paraphrase Corporal Jones The Orcs dont like it .. Scots Man
5.0
Jackson and his company have set the bar so high for 21st century filmmaking, it may be another millennium before it is surpassed. Film Quips Online
4.5
That doesnt happen, which is a tribute not only to this film but to the deep emotional connection with its numerous characters weve stored up and carr .. La Times
3.0
Its hard to overstate the soaring achievement of Peter Jackson and company... this film, and this trilogy, is a gift to be treasured. Decent Films
4.5
Overlong, takes itself way too seriously and a case of much ado about nothing . . . Scifi Movie Page
2.5
The director and screenwriter brings unity to a somewhat unwieldy story and handles the spectacle scenes with flourish and coherence. Guide Live
2.0
The conclusion to Peter Jacksons towering adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkiens classic contains few surprises. Flip Side Archive
3.5
Again, one of the best acting performances in this film comes from Golem. Fat Guys At The Movies
5.0
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 My .. Freep
5.0
Jackson has universalized that myth and brilliantly visualized and cinematically translated it, giving it operatic grandeur and sublime imagination. Articles Chicago Tribune
4.5
...every bit as grand, as imposing, as jaw droppingly awe inspiring as anything in the first two episodes. (Extended Edition) Movie Metropolis
3.0
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. Film Blather
5.0
This is the crowning glory a cinematic feat that satisfies at every level. Sky
4.0
In turns incredibly imaginative, hugely exciting and slyly amusing, Peter Jacksons third and final Lord of the Rings film is a splendid creation, and .. Future Movies
5.0
Push the term fantasy aside. This is one of historys greatest epics and a brilliant conclusion to historys best and most consistent trilogy. Cinema Sight
5.0
Jackson does a superb job of wrapping up the saga of the battle for Middle earth. ...you cant help but gasp at the sheer spectacle of it all. James Sanford on Film
5.0
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 .. Aisle Seat
5.0
masterfully compelling...inherently grand, vibrant, inviting and whimsically overwhelming...packs an urgent sense of vitality into this third installm .. Movie Eye
4.0
The final chapter has more emotion and expands on the character development, not just the action. It is a fitting end for our travelers. TheMovieChicks.com
2.0
While the film gorgeously intertwines grand spectacle (the climactic Battle of Pelennor Fields) with intimate human drama (Sam, Frodo, and Gollums asc .. Nicks Chager
4.4
For all its mythic, metaphorical weight, The Return of the King and its two predecessors finally speak to the dignity and humanity of the smallest amo .. Tulsa World
5.0
A truly cinematic experience that youll find practically impossible to forget and a more than fitting end to one of the greatest film franchises ever .. Dark Horizons
4.5
New Zealand prodigal son Peter Jackson vaults past The Matrix and second Star Wars trilogies with the final episode of his Middle Earth saga. IGN Movies
5.0
As the series grows in scope, so do the emotions. Jackson modulations of scale keep shifting between the vast and the intimate, but its all so perfect .. Toledo Blade
4.5
And second is forced perspective wizard Gandalf the Now White (Ian McKellen), with earnest hobbit Pippin (Billy Boyd). Nitrate Online
4.5
Jacksons movies are a triumph of cinematic voice, much like Tolkiens books are a triumph of literary voice. Films Nobs
4.4
As we learned in another classic quest movie long ago, theres no place like home. Seattle Times
4.0
The thrilling conclusion to what has become the film event of our time the definitive screen fantasy features more spellbinding moments, bigger battle .. Articles Orlando Sentinel
4.5
Jaws 3D. Alien. Matrix Revolutions. The Return of the King doesnt belong anywhere near that list of films. Return of the King delivers. Juicy Cerebellum
2.0
Is a seriously flawed piece of work that is missing that certain element called believability. Its visual eye candy without the chocolate center. Eclipse Magazine
2.0
Surpasses the extraordinary visual standards set by its predecessors. Eclipse Magazine
5.0
The movie truly is the most amazing visual spectacle ever seen on celluloid. Cinema Phile
5.0
The matching genius of Jackson is to re create their heart sapping journey with an imaginative zest that never succumbs to bathos. Articles Baltimore Sun
5.0
The big screen, big everything adaptation of the 20th centurys most powerful fantasy epic reaches a stunning finale. Net Flix
4.5
Sam, whose wheedling, vaguely homo erotic subservience to Frodo in The Two Towers made Gollums treacherous sycophancy seem refreshing, here takes on a .. Web Archive
5.0
You could open an entire can of hyperbole over this film, and still run short of adjectives to praise its majesty. Web Archive
5.0
A grand, richly achieved fantasy epic that exalts such previously uncool virtues as honor, loyalty, self sacrifice and chivalry. Articles Sun Sentinel
5.0
Peter Jackson and his armies of actors and technicians have managed to do what the Wachowski brothers and George Lucas could not: make a perfect trilo .. Premiere Magazine
1.5
But except for the ever compelling drama of Tom Cruises overachievement, I cant say I was moved. The Nation
5.0
If Eowyns (Miranda Otto) fight to the death to save her uncle, Theoden (Bernard Hill), on the bloody battlefield doesnt move you then nothing short of .. Horror
3.0
We must ride light and swift, says King Theoden. Pack a man bag, everybody, suggests a helpful Legolas. Chain mail is the new black, he adds. Movie Juice
4.5
Truly awe inspiring. If it takes a while to get going, and seems to overstay its welcome with an overlong ending, I forgive it. Gost Dog
5.0
A fantastic ending to the greatest cinematic achievement of all time! YES! ALL TIME!!! Supercala.com
4.5
For those who are still wavering, I offer the following Top 10 Reasons To Go See The Return of the King: 10) It doesnt have any car chases, buddy cops .. Japan Times
1.5
Take earplugs, food, maybe even No doze if you plan a last foray to Middle earth. San Diego Metropolitan
3.0
This brand of strenuous adaptation is some kind of achievement, for sure. Deep Focus
4.5
Jacksons films do linger on the battle scenes, but theyre otherwise more faithful to the books than anyone could reasonably have hoped. MSNBC
4.0
Really, the film offers an embarrassment of riches to anyone caught up in Jacksons own mad quest to portray Tolkiens universe in all its manly glory. eye WEEKLY
2.0
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.
4.5
It will make you appreciate what you dont have; being ordinary may be terrible, but its got to be better than living like this. ( Ohio
3.0
Adheres to the values of its predecessors its brilliant, passionate filmmaking... even if it goes on far too long. Edge Boston
3.0
Jacksons virtuosity in handling the myriad challenges of such an epic production places him as the Cecil B. DeMille of the new millennium Old School Reviews
3.8
Marred, somewhat, by overlength, occasional silliness, and cloying characters, LOTR3 is nevertheless a technical marvel... and a fitting end to a one .. Imdb
5.0
This is a glorious film and I gave my entire self to it whole heartedly without reservation.
5.0
An enormously exciting, exquisite, even exhausting, cinematic experience. Definitely one of the 10 BEST of 2003 and the film to beat at this years Osc .. Time Of India
4.0
It may not beat The Two Towers for sheer spectacle and thrill, but this is still some feat. Un Cut
4.5
The epic cinematic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkiens literary masterwork comes to a satisfying conclusion with this third and final installment. Movies Radio Free
5.0
Will undoubtedly last through the decades as one of the most ambitious and mind blowingly successful celluloid projects ever undertaken. Arizona Daily Star
4.5
The Return of the King is really the heart of this cinematic masterpiece. Patheos
2.0
It stands as a rare exception: a trilogys third film that surpasses its predecessors in bold storytelling choices, thrilling action, heartbreaking emo .. Patheos
0.5
Almost nothing in this ultimate J.R.R. Tolkien episode rings true, least of all its empty spectacle of digital effects. The sum total is Two Towers an .. Boulder Weekly
2.0
...achieves a resonance not frequently matched in cinema of any genre its boundless fraternity and hopefulness make it truly something special. Entertainment Today
5.0
Here, in scenes of quiet emotion, devastating violence, sweeping chaos and tranquil hope,is a profound conclusion to an unforgettable trilogy the best ..
5.0
This epic dazzles the minds eye and astonishes with its shear girth of talent held within the frames! Blunt Review
5.0
This is Jacksons greatest achievement: his uncanny ability, using every old and new cinematic trick in the book, to translate Tolkiens words into othe .. Boston Herald
4.5
Theres a reason these are instant classics: good core story+skillful execution+ the sense of cohesion between the 3 chapters = satsfying movies. Cinerina
5.0
Peter Jacksons place in cinematic history is cemented with The Return of the King and now Star Wars seems like a film made a long time ago in a galaxy .. The List
3.8
Still a pretty stirring epic and is a worthy conclusion to the saga.
5.0
An immense achievement founded on the enduring themes of loyalty, destiny, and hope. Auf Muth
3.0
A dreamy marriage of myth and special effects, of great literature and popcorn entertainment. Mixed Reviews
5.0
... 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. Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) ..
4.0
In Return of the King, the battle for the very survival of Middle Earth and all its fantastical creations will be fought, and unless you are a congeni ..
5.0
An absolutely absorbing finale which establishes the trilogy as perhaps the best mythic fable ever brought to the big screen. Town Topics
3.5
Despite maddening liberties and narrative asymmetry, Return works well enough on its own terms of rousing, whistle stop spectacle. Boxoffice Magazine
2.5
When we talk about Jacksons directorial style, what exactly are we talking about The ability to juggle a production this size is a feat, but what else .. F5 (Wichita, KS)
4.4
If this wasnt quite the best movie of 2003, it was definitely the most fun to be had at the movies all year
3.8
By this point, Jackson has proven himself a master at wielding both a huge story line and cast, not to mention overseeing special effects that must ma .. Spokesman-Review (Washingt ..
4.5
This unique series of films has reminded us that it is still possible to change the world, and that it is achieved in simple gestures of belief, love, ..
5.0
When I met the barefooted scruff two years ago, he regretted hed never been to Birmingham to see Tolkiens inspirations at first hand.
4.5
A very fine achievement, moving, involving and, to many people, even inspiring. Observer Guardian



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