Review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) by Joey S — 12 May 2013

Classic cartoon adaptation, less violence than the live actor movies.

This review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) was written by Joey S on 12 May 2013.

The Lord of the Rings has generally received positive reviews.

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