The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition)

About The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition)

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition) is the culmination of the epic fantasy trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novels. The film takes place in Middle Earth, where the Dark Lord Sauron is threatening to conquer all land. The central characters, including Frodo Baggins, Aragorn and Gandalf, each have their roles to play in the final struggle against Sauron. The extended edition features over 50 minutes of new and extended scenes, adding even more depth to the story.

Making / Production

Directed by Peter Jackson, the film was shot in various locations in New Zealand. The production process was extensive, both in terms of physical filming and post-production effects. The special visual effects for the movie - including its iconic battle sequences - were created by Weta Digital.

Actors

• Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins: Elijah gave a powerful and moving performance as the Hobbit tasked with the responsibility of destroying Sauron's Ring.
• Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn: Viggo perfectly portrayed the character's journey from reluctant hero to the true King of Gondor.
• Ian McKellen as Gandalf: His performance as the wise and powerful wizard Gandalf was deeply compelling.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is the highest grossing installment of the trilogy, earning over 1 Billion USD worldwide.
• The "Battle of the Pelennor Fields" took over 3 years to create, with both physical and digital filming methods.

Awards

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King swept the 76th Academy Awards, earning eleven Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for Peter Jackson.

Quotes

• "I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you." - Samwise 'Sam' Gamgee
• "My friends, you bow to no one." - Aragorn

Music, Soundtrack

• Composed by Howard Shore, the film’s score is considered iconic, featuring themes for different cultures within the story.
• "Into the West", sung by Annie Lennox, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.