Sunday, December 21, 2003
TODAYS MOVIE: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE KING RETURNS (2003)
The final act. It is the best.
The ring is returned, the evil-doers get their due, Viggo becomes King, and the Hobbits return to the Shire. No surprises there.
But it is the journey that counts; not the destination! And the journey in this LORDS is great. There are even some surprises. It is very emotional--or I was very emotional--throughout. There is a very real spiritual or psychological bond with the characters that transcends the material.
I expected a wonderful and unforgettable experience. I had the former and the latter will have to be realized over time; but, I am rather confident it will stay with me.
Now, how many times in one's life can that be said?
A five out of five.
