| | |
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), Dolby Surround Sound, Featurettes, Theatrical Trailers, 2 Discs
The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn struggles to fulfill his legacy as he leads his outnumbered followers against the growing power of the Dark Lord Sauron, so that the Ring-bearer may complete his quest. Running Time: 200 min.Format: DVD MOVIE
"The Return of the King concludes the Lord of the Rings trilogy with a burst of smoky grandeur." J. Hoberman, Village Voice
"It rises, all on its own, to the realm of masterwork." Michael Sragow, Baltimore Sun
"...one of the most ambitious and magnificent undertakings in the 90-year history of the feature film." Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Editor's Note
THE RETURN OF THE KING, the third and final film in Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, finds Middle-earth on the cusp of great change. Weary hobbits Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) venture further into the dark realm of Mordor, guided by the increasingly desperate Gollum (Andy Serkis), the two-faced former owner of the Ring that Frodo must destroy in the fires of Mount Doom. Meanwhile Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and Pippin (Billy Boyd) contend with the deranged ruler Denethor (John Noble) at the once-mighty city of Minas Tirith, as Merry (Dominic Monaghan) joins Éowyn (Miranda Otto) and the Riders of Rohan to hold back the forces of Sauron. Amidst the chaos, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) must rise to his destiny, aided by Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) in assembling allies for a massive battle that will decide the fate of Middle-earth.With RETURN, Jackson brings J.R.R. Tolkien's world-renowned tale to a stunning conclusion. As with THE TWO TOWERS, the director deftly weaves various storylines together in one remarkable scene after another. Spectacular visuals complement Jackson's sharp focus on the characters and their emotional battles. While the special effects help to create huge battles and frightening creatures on a previously unseen scale, they never outshine the excellent ensemble of actors who bring the heart of the story home. A truly astounding work of filmmaking, THE RETURN OF THE KING skillfully concludes one of the greatest trilogies in cinema history.
| Features | The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy Supertrailer | | A Preview Of The Upcoming The Lord Of The Rings Based Video Game, "The Battle For Middle-Earth," From Electronic Arts And A Link To Exclusive Online Content About The Motion Picture Trilogy | | Audio: English Dolby Digital EX 5.1 Surround Sound, Stereo Surround Sound | | Exciting Behind-The-Scenes Specials | | Featurettes | | Featurettes Created For Lordoftherings.Net: "Aragorn's Destiny," "Minas Tirith: Capital Of Gondor," "The Battle Of Pelennor Fields," "Samwise The Brave," "Eowyn: White Lady Of Rohan," "Digital Horse Doubles," And Multiple Television Spots. | | In-Depth Programs Such As, " The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision," " A Filmmaker's Journey: Making The Return Of The King," National Geographic Special - "The Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King," | | Preview Of Electronic Arts' Video Game, The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King | | Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Theatrical Trailers | | TV Spots | | The Lord of The Rings Trilogy Supertrailer | | The Battle For Middle Earth Continues Video Games from EA | | Widescreen Presentation | | Featurette: Eowyn: White Lady of Rohan | | Featurette: Digital Horse Doubles | | Featurette: Minas Tirith: Capital of Gondor | | Featurette: The Battle of Pelennor Fields | | Featurette: Samwise the Brave | | Documentary: A Filmmaker's Journey: Making The Return of The King | | Documentary: National Geographic Special | | Featurette: Aragorn's Destiny | | 3D Animated Menus | | DVD ROM Features : Exclusive online content | | Documentary: The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision |
| Technical Info
|
Release Information
| | Studio: New Line |
| Release Date: 5/19/2009 |
| Running Time: 200 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2003 | | Catalog ID: 6929 | | UPC: 00794043692925 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (2004) |  | Grant Major, Dan Hennah, Alan Lee, Winner, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration | | Ngila Dickson, Richard Taylor, Winner, Best Costume Design | | Peter Jackson, Winner, Best Director | | Jamie Selkirk , Winner, Best Editing | | Richard Taylor, Peter King , Winner, Best Makeup | | Howard Shore, Winner, Best Music, Original Score | | Frances Walsh, Howard Shore, Annie Lennox For the song "Into the West"., Winner, Best Music, Original Song | | Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson, Frances Walsh, Winner, Best Picture | | Christopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges, Hammond Peek, Winner, Best Sound | | Jim Rygiel et. al., Winner, Best Visual Effects | | Frances Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Winner, Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published |
|
| | Professional Reviews | Rolling Stone
"...Peter Jackson has created the mack daddy of all movie fantasies, and RETURN OF THE KING brings the film version of Tolkien's trilogy to a combustibly exciting close..." 12/25/2003 p.116Entertainment Weekly
"...The conclusion of Peter Jackson's masterwork is passionate and literate, detailed and expansive..." 12/19/2003 p.51 New York Times
"[K]ING is a meticulous and prodigious vision made by a director who was not hamstrung by heavy use of computer special-effects imagery." 12/16/2003 p.E1 Los Angeles Times
"As a model for how to bring substance, authenticity and insight to the biggest of adventure yarns, this trilogy will not soon, if ever, find its equal." 12/16/2003 p.C1 USA Today
"[T]he third film propels the work into the stratosphere of classic movies. Key characters are enhanced, new civilizations visited and battles fought more intensely, even as feelings and motivations are plumbed more deeply and movingly." 12/19/2003 p.7E Chicago Sun-Times
"RETURN OF THE KING dispatches its characters to their destinies with a grand and eloquent confidence. This is the best of the three..." 12/17/2003 p.74 James Berardinelli's ReelViews 10 of 10
According to the calendar, Christmas is December 25. According to the movie release schedule, it's D - James Berardinelli
Rolling Stone 9 of 10
Long live the king! The Part 3 jinx that plagued The Matrix, The Godfather and the original < - Peter Travers
Chicago Sun-Times 10 of 10
At last the full arc is visible, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy comes into final focus. I - Roger Ebert
|
| |
|
|
|
http://www.buy.com/prod/lord-of-the-rings-return-of-the-king-widescreen/q/loc/322/40240471.html
