Review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) by Porkenstein T — 26 Dec 2011

Was a pretty good movie until Jackson re-did it...

This review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) was written by Porkenstein T on 26 Dec 2011.

The Lord of the Rings has generally received positive reviews.

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