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The Return of the King: Best Picture, Perhaps, But Not Best Version
The author of The Battle for Middle-Earth examines the missing theology of the cinematic blockbuster.
by Fleming Rutledge | posted 2/27/2004

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Other CT reviews of the film include:

Doing Tolkien Justice | The Christian virtues of humility and sacrifice filter through a tarnished triumph. (Dec. 17, 2003)

The Lure of the Obvious in Peter Jackson's The Return of the King | The film adaptations of a 1,200 page novel required making significant changes to the story. But at what cost? (Dec. 17, 2003)

CTMovies has a special section on The Lord of the Rings.

CT reviewer Jeffrey Overstreet wondered if The Lord of the Rings would finally rule at the Oscars.

A ready-to-download Movie Discussion Guide related to this movie is available at ChristianityTodayMoviesStore.com. These unique Bible studies use articles from current issues of Christianity Today to prompt thought-provoking discussions in adult Sunday school classes or small groups.

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dora	Posted: July 08, 2009 3:43 AM


BEAUTIFUL!GREAT! THE LORD OF THE RINGS BEST BEST BEST MOVIE.

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