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My take on the Return of the King

Return of the King definitely has to be THE movie of the year for me. What a superb end to this amazing film trilogy! I was completely blown away by all the epic battle scenes, the superb animation, the sets, the costumes, the lovely cinematography and breathtaking scenes of New Zealand's landscape.

Some highlights for me:

Aragon the King. Ah, what courage, what stature, what presence, what leadership!!!!! It's just too bad Arwen got to him first. Dammit.

Legolas, the handsome Elf who is the only one who always looks cleanshaven throughout the whole film, is the new Tarzan I tell you. The way he swings up and down that gargantuous elephant would leave Tarzan trailing in his wake. Those lovely blond tresses of his make me want to run my fingers through them as he shoots arrows through my heart.

Eomer the leader of the Riders of Rohan. Boy, are these group of equestrians cool or are they cool??? Of course, Eomer is the coolest one of the group.

Faramir the younger (and better-looking son) of Lord Denethor, Steward of Gondor. My heart went out to this ranger as he tried so hard to win his father's affection. Thank god he survived the battle and his father's attempt of burning him at the stake. Then he ends up with Eowyn. Bugger.

So anyway, enough of my nonsense. In all seriousness, I think director Peter Jackson has done great with Tolkien's Lord of the Rings with this film trilogy of his. All the groundbreaking technology, animation and ways in film-making with these three films earns him my utmost admiration. I hope the Academy gives him due recognition at the next Oscars, 'cos he certainly deserves it!

Go here to read a much better review written by my dear friend Monoceros.

Posted by DSD at December 23, 2003 11:42 PM | TrackBack