But Samwise Gamgee was not like them ... This is the only rightful end for Middle-earth's real hero. Frodo and Sam reach their destination more or less intact, only for Frodo to deny his destiny ...

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All hope seems to be hanging by a thread when the heroes have hit the middle portion of Return of the King. Not only is Minas Tirith under heavy siege, but Frodo has nearly been killed by a giant ...

When fans think of The Lord of the Rings, a story rooted in themes of loyalty, courage, and friendship, Sean Astin’s ...