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What may be most impressive about the new filmThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimis that they can make a standalone Middle Earth story feel like a part of that world, but still fresh and original. The bold choice of animation is so vintage that it gives the film the quality of a timeless throwback — dynamic and fluid, adding to the immersive quality.
From producerPeter Jackson, the animated, let’s call it “extraction” from theLTOR’sfranchise is a breath of fresh air, exciting, and gives you the feeling of a sweeping epic. However, it’s a shame that the intentional patience ofThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’sstory may not be embraced by a new generation that embraces media now designed for shorter attention spans.
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of RohirrimReview and Synopsis
The film follows Hera (Gaia Wise), the daughter of King Helm (Succession’sBrian Cox)—a man whose legendary nickname becomes crystal clear by the end of the first act. The story unfolds when the king refuses to grant his daughter’s hand to King Freca (Shaun Dooley), leader of the Westmarch Clan. Like most villains, these men are unkempt, rude, and disrespectful.
Tensions escalate quickly, culminating in a challenge from Freca. Helm accepts, and with a single, devastating blow, his “hammer” fist ends Freca’s life. (Honestly, King Helm would make short work ofMike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!) Naturally, this act sparks a vendetta, as Freca’s son, Wulf (Luke Pasqualino), who has loved Hera since childhood, vows revenge.
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Of course, from the trailer, we see why King Helm is then called the “Hammerhand,” and we won’t spoil the fun here. However, thisLord of the Ringspushes more of the ominous magic of villains into the background to enhance the classic tale. That will undoubtedly turn some off, but this is still a story of power, and corruption can destroy life’s beautiful, fragile nature.
What you will appreciate about Kenji Kamiyama’s (Star Wars: Visions) film is his collaboration with a script penned initially by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, later revised by Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou. The script was rushed to help the studio meet a rights deadline. The filmmakers drew from the appendices of Tolkien’s works, which detail the rulers of Rohan.
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IsThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the RohirrimWorth Watching?
The rewrites are noticeable, addressing gaps in a story that might have otherwise felt stagnant. However, this works to the film’s advantage, crafting a world that fully immerses the audience in another time and place. While it may seem like a rehash, reinventing theLOTRwheel isn’t the goal. After all, do you really want Lin-Manuel Miranda to show up with a Middle-earth rap?
When you do get classic Tolkien-esque cinema, it makesThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimeven more worth watching. There are sensational battle sequences. Those who argue you lose the gravitas with live-action forget that 90% of these scenes are digitally enhanced. This is a big, bold, and sweeping animated adventure for loyalists and new ones alike.
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You can watchThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim only in theaters December 13th!
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M.N. Miller
Film & Television Critic
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M.N. Miller is a film and television critic and a proud member of the Las Vegas Film Critic Society, Critics Choice Association, and a 🍅 Rotten Tomatoes/Tomato meter approved. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Mansfield University and a Master’s from Chamberlain University. However, he still puts on his pants one leg at a time, and that’s when he usually stumbles over. When not writing about film or television, he patiently waits for the next Pearl Jam album and chooses to pass the time by scratching his wife’s back on Sunday afternoons while she watches endless reruns of California Dreams. M.N. Miller was proclaimed the smartest reviewer alive by actor Jason Isaacs but chose to ignore his obvious sarcasm. You can also find his work on Hidden Remote, InSession Film, Ready Steady Cut, Geek Vibes Nation, and Nerd Alert.
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