Review of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) by Ashley H — 22 Feb 2015

Elijah Wood became my instant childhood crush after this movie's release.

This review of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) was written by Ashley H on 22 Feb 2015.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has generally received very positive reviews.

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