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The Lord of the Rings
Why this pick
Another hand-crafted adult animation landmark, it pairs rotoscoped movement, ominous dark fantasy atmosphere, and a sprawling struggle against corrupting evil.
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MOVIE2021 1h 33m USA
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
Its radically stylized hand-drawn mythology, primal violence, and surreal heroic battles make it an exceptional visual companion, though its folk-tale mode is more abstract and ecstatic.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
In this ultra-violent, fantasy epic, ancient dark magic falls into sinister hands and unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind. A group of heroes from different eras and cultures must band together in order to defeat it at all costs.
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