Review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) by Ashleyandjustin H — 18 Dec 2013

Awful piece of work. Inconsistent and difficult to sit through.

This review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) was written by Ashleyandjustin H on 18 Dec 2013.

The Lord of the Rings has generally received positive reviews.

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