Review of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) by Desmond R — 26 May 2015

One of the best movies ever, and fitting conclusion to what is a masterpiece of cinema.

This review of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) was written by Desmond R on 26 May 2015.

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

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