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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Widescreen Edition)
enlarge	Director: Peter Jackson Actors: Viggo Mortensen, Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Noel Appleby, Alexandra Astin Studio: New Line Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~$14.96~~ Buy Used: $0.66 as of 7/30/2010 03:03 CDT details You Save: $14.30 (96%) New (123) Used (375) Collectible (15) from $0.66 Seller: superpawn Rating: 1129 reviews Sales Rank: 922 Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Spanish (Dubbed) Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Region: 1 Discs: 2 Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Running Time: 201 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 MPN: N6929 ISBN: 0780646509 UPC: 794043692925 EAN: 9780780646506 ASIN: B00005JKZY Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 2003 Release Date: May 25, 2004 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Tell A Friend Add to Wishlist Add to Wedding Registry Add to Baby Registry


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.com With IThe Return of the King/I, the greatest fantasy epic in film history draws to a grand and glorious conclusion. Director Peter Jackson's awe-inspiring adaptation of the Tolkien classic IThe Lord of the Rings/I could never fully satisfy those who remain exclusively loyal to Tolkien's expansive literature, but as a showcase for physical and technical craftsmanship it is unsurpassed in pure scale and ambition, setting milestone after cinematic milestone as the brave yet charmingly innocent Hobbit Frodo (Elijah Wood) continues his mission to Mordor, where he is destined to destroy the soul-corrupting One Ring of Power in the molten lava of Mount Doom. While the heir to the kingdom of Men, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), endures the massive battle at Minas Tirith with the allegiance of the elf Legolas (Orlando Bloom), dwarf Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) and the great wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), Frodo and stalwart companion Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) must survive the schizoid deceptions of Gollum, who remains utterly convincing as a hybrid of performance (by Andy Serkis) and subtly nuanced computer animation. p p Jackson and cowriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens have much ground to cover; that they do so with intense pacing and epic sweep is impressive enough, but by investing greater depth and consequence in the actions of fellow Hobbits Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd), they ensure that IReturn of the King/I maintains the trilogy's emphasis on intimate fellowship. While several major characters appear only briefly, and one (Christopher Lee's evil wizard, Saruman) relegated entirely to the extended version on DVD, Jackson is to be commended for his editorial acumen; like Legolas the archer, his aim as a filmmaker is consistently true, and he remains faithful to Tolkien's overall vision. If IReturn/I suffers from too many endings, as some critic suggested, it's only because the epic's conclusion is so loyally inclusive of the actors--most notably Astin--who gave it such strength to begin with. By ending the ILOTR/I trilogy with noble integrity and faith in the power of imaginative storytelling, IThe Return of the King/I, like its predecessors, will stand as an adventure for the ages. I--Jeff Shannon/I Product Description The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam led by Gollum continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn struggles to fulfill his legacy as he leads his outnumbered followers against the growing power of the Dark Lord Sauron so that the Ring-bearer may complete his quest.Running Time: 200 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:nbsp;ACTION/ADVENTURE UPC:nbsp;794043692925 Manufacturer No:nbsp;N6929

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 1129 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...226 Next » The story ends June 27, 2010 E. A Solinas (MD USA) 1 out of 2 found this review helpful Peter Jackson's epic adaptation of "Lord of the Rings" reaches its pinnacle in "Return of the King." The stellar cast, mind-blowing special effects and heartbreaking script are all present in the third movie, which is not only the last of the "Lord of the Rings" films, but the best -- and it's a shame that this blu-ray only includes the theatrical version. br / br /Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) are still following the treacherous Gollum (Andy Serkis) on the path to Mordor, with the increasingly strained Frodo unaware that Gollum is sowing suspicion between the two best friends. By the time he realizes his mistake, he's been dragged into the lair of Shelob, a monstrous spider, and then abducted by orcs who want the Ring he carries. Determined to find his friend, Sam heads into an orc citadel... br / br /Meanwhile, Gandalf (Ian McKellen) takes Pippin (Billy Boyd) with him to Minas Tirith, after the hobbit has a close encounter with Sauron through a palantir. The city is under siege, and the Steward Denethor is slowly going insane, even sending his remaining son, Faramir (David Wenham), on a suicide mission. With Minas Tirith crumbling, Aragorn's (Viggo Mortensen) only hope may to be summon an army of the dead, who will only obey the King of Gondor. But even the dead won't help him if Frodo doesn't destroy the Ring... br / br /The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is one of those once-in-a-lifetime movie experiences. There has never been anything quite like it in movie history, and there probably never will be again. It seems somehow fitting that the book that every other fantasy has to measure up to, has now become a sweeping cinematic triumph that actually stays halfway loyal to the books. Good things come to fans who wait, I guess. br / br /Peter Jackson really outdoes himself. You know those battle scenes in "Two Towers" and "Fellowship of the Ring," with the swooping camera and thousands of orcs, clashing with men on a gloomy battlefield? In "Return of the King," Jackson surpasses that. There's everything from volcanic eruptions to an invasion of howling ghosts to the attack of the oliphaunts (like elephants, only bigger). Each action scene a shattering ride, and there's no guarantee that all the beloved characters will make it out alive. Some of them don't. br / br /But if Jackson manages the epic battles well, he does an even better job with the gentler, quieter moments. The action slows down, and the characters take a moment to support and comfort each other. They cry, they hug, they think about home -- such as Gandalf comforting the frightened Pippin with a description of the afterlife. Jackson and his fellow screenwriters Fran Walsh and Phillippa Boyens throw themselves into the semi-formal language of Tolkien's world, resculpting Tolkien's words into equally rich movie dialogue. br / br /Elijah Wood gives an unparalleled performance as Frodo Baggins. Frodo's gradual deterioration is wrenching to watch, and the climactic scene at Mount Doom displays just what the Ring can do to even the pure-hearted hobbit. Sean Astin follows up with his powerful performance as Sam, who is increasingly the "strong" hobbit, rather than the follower. The final scenes between these two outstanding actors are beautiful and understated. br / br /But all the supporting cast also give powerful performances -- Boyd and Dominic Monaghan put their characters through some intense growing pains, and the "I'm going to take care of you" scene is enough to bring tears to your eyes. Mortensen gets more kingly every moment, while Ian McKellen balances action with grandfatherly wisdom. Bernard Hill has a quietly moving final scene, while Miranda Otto makes the despairing Eowyn a strong, kick-butt heroine. br / br /And for this blu-ray? For some insane reason, The Powers That Be just WILL NOT release the extended edition of this movie, even after all these years -- meaning that a giant chunk of the narrative is missing. Yes, it's the theatrical release... yet AGAIN. And the extras are from the theatrical version as well: spots, previews, featurettes, trailers, and some documentaries about making the movies. br / br /"Return of the King" brings the epic "Lord of the Rings" trilogy to a close, and cements Jackson's reputation as a master filmmaker. But this edition only tells half the story, so you might want to hang tight for the extended blu-ray. Bored by the king April 20, 2010 Ashtar Command (Stockholm, Sweden) 0 out of 1 found this review helpful "The return of the king" is the third Peter Jackson movie based on Tolkien's fantasy epic "Lord of the Rings" (LOTR). br / br /I liked the two other movies, but by the time the third was released, I had become "bored of the rings", to use a phrase known to detractors of Tolkien and the LOTR universe. I got the same feeling when reading the novels. The second and the third novel are pretty much the same story, repeated twice! I know that's not strictly speaking true, but that's how I mentally felt like after digesting them. br / br /In the same way, "The return of the king" feels like "The Two Towers" plus even more special effects, battles, monsters, and what not. I was excited by the effects in the first two movies, but started suffering from "special effect tedium" when watching the battle between the good guys and the Witch-king of Angmar outside Gondor. As usual, Gollum saves the day, but he isn't the centrepiece of attention as he was in "The Two Towers". And why is it so bloody important that Aragorn should become king of Gondor, anyway? I never got that part... br / br /On one point, the movie version is actually worse than Tolkien's original epic. It leaves out the scourging of the Shire, which I take to be an important part of the plot. The scourging makes Frodo's decision to leave even more understandable, explains the ultimate fate of Saruman (the most visible villain in the story - Sauron never manages to rematerialize), and shows Tolkien's ecological concerns. Jackson apparently felt that the LOTR films were getting out of hand already, and decided to skip it (it's not included on the extended version either, although the fans hoped that it would be). Christopher Lee, who stars Saruman, was apparently so disappointed that he didn't even show up at the official premiere! br / br /Only three stars for you this time, Mr. Jackson. br / No Extended Edition with Digital Download April 17, 2010 Michael D. Noeldner 1 out of 2 found this review helpful Beware this is not the Extended Edition digital download, and there are also some scenes cut from the theatrical version. You are better off buying the hard copy of this movie. My Precious March 7, 2010 David A. Smith (Webberville, Mi, USA) oh, oh, frodo look out. you might get betrayed. The Return Of The King is the last movie in the series Frodo is almost about to get rid of the one ring. will he succeed and save middle earth or fail and destroy everyone. i guess you'll have to watch and find out. this is a very good movie just like the rest i love these movies. i recommend it to everyone The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (Full Screen Edition) February 12, 2010 Arnita D. Brown (USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful The War of the Ring reaches its climax as the dark lord Sauron sets his sights on Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor. The members of the fellowship in Rohan are warned of the impending attack when Pippin cannot resist looking into Saruman's palantir and is briefly contacted by the dark lord. King Theoden is too proud to send his men to help without being asked, so Gandalf and Pippin ride to Minas Tirith to see that this request is sent. They meet opposition there from Denethor, steward of the city and father of Faramir and the late Boromir. Denethor's family has acted as temporary guardians of Gondor for centuries until a member of the true line of kings returns. This member is none other than Aragorn, who must overcome his own self-doubt before he can take on the role he was destined to fulfill. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam continue to carry the One Ring towards Mordor, guided by Gollum. What they don't know is that Gollum is leading them into a trap so that he can reclaim the Ring for himself. Though Sam suspects his deceit, Frodo is starting to be corrupted by the Ring's power and the mistrust of Sam this causes is fully exploited by Gollum. The only way good can prevail in this contest is if the Ring is destroyed, an event that is becoming harder every minute for Frodo to achieve. The fate of every living creature in Middle Earth will be decided once and for all as the Quest of the Ringbearer reaches its climax. "The Lord of the Rings- The Return of the King" is one of the most finely tuned and cinematically perfect movie ever made. Not only the best of the trilogy, but a crowning achievement in epic movie making. br / Showing reviews 1-5 of 1129 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...226 Next »

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