The Bottom Line
One of the greatest adventure movies ever made--but it's not the definitive DVD release yet.
Pros
- Epic adventure doesn't get any better than this
- More Oscars and critical acclaim than you can shake Anduril at
- Viggo, Elija, Ian, Liv, Sean--a tremendous cast in a terrific story
Cons
- The ultimate DVD edition is yet to come
- No director's commentary
Description
- Peter Jackson, 2003. 200 mins.
- Two-DVD set
- Three documentaries: "The Quest Fulfilled," "A Filmmaker's Journey," and National Geographic Special
- Web Featurettes
- Lord of the Rings Trilogy "Supertrailer"
Guide Review - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King DVD
Obscure New Zealand schlock horror director adapts epic fantasy, takes home all the Oscars. The finale to "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy is sweeping and touching, eye-popping and heartwarming--the triumphant conclusion to one of the finest adventures ever told. If you're one of the few people who hasn't seen it yet, here's your chance to take all three hours worth of hobbits, Nazguls, and Rohirrim home with you. Hard-core fans, however, might want to wait for the extended edition, which will be much longer, feature extensive commentary and in-depth documentaries.
