Chuck Mayer
Senior HTF Member
I normally do not endorse thread necromancy, but today is the five year anniversary of the release of Return of the King. Since we love our anniversaries, I thought this thread would enjoy a brief shining day on the front page again!
ROTK is not my favorite of the film trilogy, and it might not even be my second favorite
But it certainly is a momentous release for this decade, as I don't believe there is any doubt as to the importance of this trilogy on current moviemaking. Some winter movies have been successful since 2003, but none with anything approaching the anticipation level both TTT and ROTK commanded.
I was only semi-excited for the film on December 17th 2003 (I was moving that weekend, and my wife was 9 months pregnant at home that night). But I did see the film with friends, and it was a special moment. The theater had a full audience with as much goodwill and genial consideration as I've ever seen from a crowd. It was a special experience. Many of you nerds enjoyed (endured?) Trilogy Tuesday the day before, correct?
Share a thought or two, if you'd like.
Happy Anniversary, ROTK.
ROTK is not my favorite of the film trilogy, and it might not even be my second favorite
But it certainly is a momentous release for this decade, as I don't believe there is any doubt as to the importance of this trilogy on current moviemaking. Some winter movies have been successful since 2003, but none with anything approaching the anticipation level both TTT and ROTK commanded.
I was only semi-excited for the film on December 17th 2003 (I was moving that weekend, and my wife was 9 months pregnant at home that night). But I did see the film with friends, and it was a special moment. The theater had a full audience with as much goodwill and genial consideration as I've ever seen from a crowd. It was a special experience. Many of you nerds enjoyed (endured?) Trilogy Tuesday the day before, correct?
Share a thought or two, if you'd like.
Happy Anniversary, ROTK.