The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Extended Edition - With every installment The Lord of the Rings just gets better and better. A triumph on every level, sweeping battle scenes, heart pounding suspense and top-notch special effects. Acting was also superb, special mention for Sean Astin(Samwise Gamgee) for delivering a truly heart-felt and touching performance. I couldn't help but tear up when Frodo was telling Sam to go home.