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Post by Popeye Doyle on Dec 4, 2018 15:58:40 GMT
Yes, can complain about the multiple endings but this finale to the first Middle-Earth trilogy is among the most satisfying films I've ever seen.
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Post by jamesbamesy on Dec 4, 2018 16:41:46 GMT
It’s very thrilling and one of the best conclusions to a trilogy ever. The overextension of the ending is a bit befuddling, though.
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Post by vegalyra on Dec 4, 2018 16:43:30 GMT
Great film but I have to admit I prefer Fellowship...
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Post by jamesbamesy on Dec 4, 2018 16:44:08 GMT
Great film but I have to admit I prefer Fellowship... Same here. |
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Post by taylorfirst1 on Dec 4, 2018 16:49:27 GMT
Doesn't feel like it was that long ago.
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Post by ck100 on Dec 4, 2018 19:33:35 GMT
One of the best movie-going experiences I've had to the theater.
And I don't mind the multiple endings. That would have been a major flop if we didn't grow to love and care for the characters and their journeys over the trilogy.
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Post by Popeye Doyle on Dec 4, 2018 19:48:05 GMT
And I don't mind the multiple endings. That would have been a major flop if we didn't grow to love and care for the characters and their journeys over the trilogy. Like with filming the first two Superman movies at the same time, it's fortunate the first film was a success. Quite a gamble with two other films already in the pipe if the first is a bomb. |
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Dec 4, 2018 20:59:12 GMT
Never could get into Lord of the Rings but this was the best of the three.
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Post by lenlenlen1 on Dec 4, 2018 22:51:38 GMT
Yes, can complain about the multiple endings but this finale to the first Middle-Earth trilogy is among the most satisfying films I've ever seen.
Fifteen years! Holy shit. That's horrifying. Fifteen years... |
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Post by darkreviewer2013 on Dec 5, 2018 2:23:11 GMT
I need to re-watch these films in the New Year.
Based off my memory of them, The Return of the King wasn't my favourite instalment. The ending seemed interminable.
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Post by Reggie_Stration on Dec 5, 2018 12:26:05 GMT
It's my least favourite of the 3 of them. Not that it's not good, I just feel like the other 2 have more going for them, and this one is a bit baggy.
It's been a while since I read the books so I can't remember exactly if it's the same in them, but I always feel that when the ghosts are introduced into the battle, it undoes the threat quite significantly since they could have joined right at the start and seemingly taken all the enemies out themselves alone.
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Post by Tristan's Journal on Dec 5, 2018 14:40:09 GMT
I love the first film to this day (better and much more succinct than the book). The last one, different story.
I remember when I saw it as a kid. I had to giggle so hard at some of the kitsch that it really became embarrassing for me and my company.
King is that hilarious scene when Frodo lies in bed looking like a yearning damsel in virgin robes, all shot in corny, milky-white soft focus and crowned by glorious overacting in slow motion.
Still makes me laugh and cringe. There is so much more.
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Post by Popeye Doyle on Dec 5, 2018 14:44:18 GMT
I love the first film to this day (better and much more succinct than the book). The last one, different story. I remember when I saw it as a kid. I had to giggle so hard at some of the kitsch that it really became embarrassing for me and my company. King is that hilarious scene when Frodo lies in bed looking like a yearning damsel in virgin robes, all shot in corny, milky-white soft focus and crowned by glorious overacting in slow motion. Still makes me laugh and cringe. There is so much more. Yeah, that scene is regrettable. Disappointed Gimli also didn't jump on the bed. Still, with everything else being so good, I can forgive it. |
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Post by Tristan's Journal on Dec 5, 2018 14:56:16 GMT
I love the first film to this day (better and much more succinct than the book). The last one, different story. I remember when I saw it as a kid. I had to giggle so hard at some of the kitsch that it really became embarrassing for me and my company. King is that hilarious scene when Frodo lies in bed looking like a yearning damsel in virgin robes, all shot in corny, milky-white soft focus and crowned by glorious overacting in slow motion. Still makes me laugh and cringe. There is so much more. Yeah, that scene is regrettable. Disappointed Gimli also didn't jump on the bed. Still, with everything else being so good, I can forgive it. lol, I was a bit disappointed that Frodo & Sam did not kiss when they thought they would die in lava shortly before the eagles conveniently rescued them.
But yeah, in the end it's a deserved (kitsch) classic for the entire family, like Braveheart, countless Oscars. I guess Game of Thrones and such have corrupted my heart from feeling it.
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Post by twothousandonemark on Dec 5, 2018 21:50:24 GMT
Yes, can complain about the multiple endings but this finale to the first Middle-Earth trilogy is among the most satisfying films I've ever seen.
Did the EE marathon one time, at home on dvd, & after 12hrs or whatever of film, those 'multiple' endings are essential. LOTR saga is pretty much one giant story, one giant film (as are the books). To have all the buildup & development only to close on a single shot of Sam or something would've been a shortcoming. As for ROTK, it's my 2nd fav in the trilogy, higher highs than TTT. I first saw it on a whim after work late opening night, packed theatre. Was great. |
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Post by twothousandonemark on Dec 5, 2018 21:52:14 GMT
Great film but I have to admit I prefer Fellowship... LOTR: FOTR is my #5 all time. I'd probably have ROTK & TTT in my top 51-100 somewhere. |
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