Review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) by Jackie D — 27 Jul 2008

This version sucked, but was funny for stoners.

This review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) was written by Jackie D on 27 Jul 2008.

The Lord of the Rings has generally received positive reviews.

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