Review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) by Kynan D — 18 Jun 2012

Just an ugly film to look at. Watching it makes me appreciate the Peter Jackson trilogy's storytelling skills more.

This review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) was written by Kynan D on 18 Jun 2012.

The Lord of the Rings has generally received positive reviews.

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