The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is technically accomplished and I understand its place in film history. But it left me cold. The sacrifice element felt mechanical and I never connected emotionally. Maybe I'll try again someday.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King commits to a conclusion that not everyone will appreciate. I found it perfectly right — it refuses easy comfort. If you want tidy resolution you may be frustrated. If you want truth, it delivers.