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Applicably Historical Fantastical Great Triology!
I loved this movie for the look, music, sound, and feel of it all. Also, I enjoyed the commaderie that was displayed between the characters who were against the land of Mordor. I liked how the struggle with temptation for the ring was played out. Last, I liked how the triology gave me the idea that even though the journey was hard there was always hope.

I suggest definately reading at least the Hobbit or watching the extra stuff on the DVD's to help appreciate more the triology.

"One Set to Include Them All."
Academy Award winner Peter Jackson brilliantly envisioned J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece trilogy The Lord of the Rings and brought it to the screen after 7 years of reigning over the massive project. In doing so, he's created one of the greatest cinematic treasures of all time. Now all three movies are conveniently available in one DVD set for those of you who have not purchased the DVDs yet (...what are you waiting for?). The Lord of the Rings is so far beyond your average action/fantasy. It's a sweeping tale that is about hope, fear, courage, responsibility, and fate which is why it's sure to stand the test of time.

*Beware: this set includes the theatrical releases of each of the movies, not the extended versions.

Wait for the extended versions instead!
These are the theatrical release films, not the superior extended versions which are preferrable due to their better coverage of the books and better overall flow.

Hopefully the extended version of the third will also be a big improvement, much needed as important parts of the story are absent in the theatrical relase of Return of the King. Unfortunately Peter Jackson added a Hollywood passionate love story to the film that was contrary to the more virtuous actions of the characters in the book. By twisting the story around, the film substituted feelings and passion for Tolkien's characters' charity, honor, and duty.

The extended "Fellowship of the Ring" is one of the best movies ever made. Hopefully the extended "Return of the King" will live up to that standard by flowing more smoothly and reflecting Tolkien a little better.

In short, save your money and time for the better trilogy, or if you haven't seen the first 2, buy the separate extended versions and wait for the third.

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