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.
1
King rallies troops for war
Themes: Encouragement, Hope, Leadership, Motivation, War
2
My Preeeeeeecious!
Themes: Delusion, Envy, Obsession, Self-Indulgence
3
Sam fights giant spider for Frodo
Themes: Armor of God, Friendship, God's Word, Helping Others, Prayer, Sacrifice, Satan
4
Son's life saved from mad father
Themes: Anarchy, Delusion, Evil Men, Incompetence, Narrow-mindedness, Salvation
5
Heir confronts ghost army
Themes: Identity in Christ, Confronting Evil, Spiritual Warfare
6
Legolas defeats giant beast
Themes: Adversity, Courage, Impossible Odds
7
Woman kills demon "no man can kill"
Themes: Confronting Evil, Determination, Identity in Christ, Satan
8
Frodo refuses to destroy evil Ring
Themes: Addiction, Lust, Sin, Witnessing
10
King crowned, married, honors hobbits
Themes: Friendship, Honor, Reunion, Romance, Thankfulness, War Heroes, Victory
12
Ring creates grotesque creature
Themes: Addiction, Consequences, Lust, Sin
13
Servant kills abusive master
Themes: Accusation, Redemption, Jesus, Satan
15
Hobbit gives in to temptation
Themes: Disobedience, Sin, Temptation, Consequences, Health
16
Hobbit advised to keep quiet
Themes: Controlling the Tongue, Mentoring
18
Son stands up to wicked father
Themes: Courage, Honesty, Father-Son, Love
20
King feasts while son and army die
Themes: Abuse of Power, Bitterness, Father-Son, Foolishness
21
Hobbits don't belong in war
Themes: Faith, Patriotism, War
22
Elf lord gives sword to future king
Themes: Believing in Yourself, Destiny, Encouragement, Identity in Christ
23
Future king boldly enters cave of death
Themes: Courage, Identity in Christ, Jesus
24
King calmly reveals hidden army
Themes: Christian Walk, God's Word, Overconfidence, Spiritual Realm
25
Hobbit saved by producing light
Themes: Christian Walk, God's Word, Sin
26
Small hobbit pulls large hero from fire
Themes: Helping Others, Sacrifice, Witnessing
28
Woman cuts off dragon's head
Themes: Confronting Evil, Helping Others, Impossible Odds, Satan
29
King encourages fearful men to fight
Themes: Fear, Leadership, Motivation
30
Hobbit carries friend up mountainside
Themes: Brothers, Determination, Friendship, Helping Others