The Lord Of The Rings: The War of the Rohirrim * Focuses On Girl Power!
A sudden attack by Wulf, a ruthless Dunlending lord, forces Helm Hammerhand and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Helm’s daughter, Héra, must lead the resistance against a deadly enemy who’s intent on total destruction.
KIDS FIRST! Film Critic IvyJoy C. comments, “I love The Lord Of The Rings: The War of the Rohirrim because it focuses on girl power. I like the intense ending fighting scenes, and how the graphics run wild.” See her full review below.
The Lord Of The Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
By IvyJoy C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12
I love The Lord Of The Rings: The War of the Rohirrim because it focuses on girl power. I like the intense ending fighting scenes, and how the graphics run wild.
This movie takes place around 200 years before Bilbo Baggens finds the ring. There is a free spirited woman, Héra (Gaia Wise), who lives in the kingdom called Rohan. After years without seeing her childhood friend, Wulf (Luca Pasqualino), he and his father, Lord Thorne (Jude Akuwudike), return and Wulf asks for Héra’s hand in marriage. After a confrontation gone wrong between Wulf’s father and Héra’s father, Wulf swears revenge and starts a devastating war.
This movie is so good.
Initially, this film seems to be about how the men save the day while the women cower and hide. But, it turns out that this is a women’s empowerment story which explains that women are the past and the future. I commend Gaurav Sharma as the visual effect’s artist. The fire is very realistic as if it is running wild in the theater. In the two final battles between Héra and Wulf, I could barely contain my excitement as I fought the urge to say, “Yes! Girl power! Get him!”
The voice acting is so good; Gaia Wise’s emotions are so impressive and Luca Pasqualino’s voice acting is realistic – you can really hear the sadness and anger in his voice.
Olwyn (Lorraine Ashbourne) is so awesome; Wulf says she is too old for fighting and then Olwyn kicks his butt. I have to mention Kenji Kamiyama as the director, because he really delivers a great film.
My favorite part is when Héra comes out in a wedding dress to face Wulf and says “You may wear a crown but you are not a king!”
The film’s lesson is don’t underestimate women and what they are capable of. Note that there is a lot of violence, bloodshed, and death.
I give The Lord Of The Rings: The War of the Rohirrim 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. It releases in theaters on December 13, 2024.
