
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (EE)
PG-13, 2002, New Line Cinema
Director:
Peter Jackson
Starring:
Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Hugo Weaving
Plot:
Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy masterpiece, the final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam continue their dangerous mission toward Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn struggles to fulfill his legacy as he confronts the power of the Dark Lord Sauron.
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Ring turns hobbit into murderous, grotesque creature
Themes: Addiction, Consequences, Lust, Sin
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Evil wizard displays last of power before dying
Themes: Accusation, Redemption, Jesus, Satan
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Tempted by evil, Hobbit disobeys and pays price
Themes: Disobedience, Sin, Temptation, Consequences, Health
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Mischievous hobbit advised to keep quiet
Themes: Controlling the Tongue, Mentoring
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Honorable son stands up to wicked father
Themes: Courage, Honesty, Father-Son, Love
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King feasts while son callously sent to death
Themes: Abuse of Power, Bitterness, Father-Son, Foolishness
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Warrior stresses hobbits don't belong in war
Themes: Faith, Patriotism, War
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Elf lord gives royal sword to future king
Themes: Believing in Yourself, Destiny, Encouragement, Identity in Christ
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Forgotten king strides boldly into cave of death
Themes: Courage, Identity in Christ, Jesus
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Heir to throne stands up to ghost army
Themes: Identity in Christ, Confronting Evil, Spiritual Warfare
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King calmly reveals hidden army
Themes: Christian Walk, God's Word, Overconfidence, Spiritual Realm
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Hobbit's life saved by remembering gift of light
Themes: Christian Walk, God's Word, Sin
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Hobbit fights giant spider to save friend
Themes: Armor of God, Friendship, God's Word, Helping Others, Prayer, Sacrifice, Satan
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Small hobbit pulls large hero from fire
Themes: Helping Others, Sacrifice, Witnessing
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To protect King, woman cuts off dragon's head
Themes: Confronting Evil, Helping Others, Impossible Odds, Satan
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Brave woman kills powerful Ringwraith
Themes: Confronting Evil, Determination, Identity in Christ, Satan
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Elf single-handedly defeats giant beast and warriors
Themes: Adversity, Courage, Impossible Odds
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King encourages fearful men to fight
Themes: Fear, Leadership, Motivation
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Frail hobbit carries friend up mountainside
Themes: Brothers, Determination, Friendship, Helping Others
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Influenced hobbit refuses to destroy evil Ring
Themes: Addiction, Lust, Sin, Witnessing