Pippin’s fixation on the Palantir would lead to the confrontational moment when he succumbs to the will of the Palantir, getting a glimpse of Sauron’s plan. In this confrontation, we get a glimpse of the Palantir, Saruman’s direct link to Sauron. Before departing for Edoras, Gandalf and company seek out a powerless Saurman for information on the upcoming battle. In a brief reprieve following the Battle of Helms Deep, members of the fellowship are reunited with Merry and Pippin. In a film that runs over 250 minutes (Extended Edition), here are the best scenes from Return of the King. It paved the way for other fantasy franchises on the big and small screen and rightfully deserved the 11 Academy Awards it received in 2003. It’s a culmination of all the work that has gone into proving that epic fantasy is equally as compelling as any other movie genre. The Return of the King is a testament to all the hard work that went into creating this epic fantasy adventure. I t’s a breathtaking final, one that is grounded in the last strength of the free people of Middle-earth.
In the epic conclusion to this saga, the fellowship are faced with their biggest challenge yet as Frodo, Sam, and the villainous Gollum march closer to Mordor, and the spotlight falls on Minas Tirith, the last stronghold of Gondor. In the final instalment of this series, we are looking at the best moments from the Return of the King.
