First Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim reactions call the anime movie "breathtaking" and "a roaring return to Middle-earth"

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Reactions are in for the Lord of the Rings anime movie

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
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Reactions for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim are in, and they're overwhelmingly positive.

The anime movie is a prequel that tells the story of Helm Hammerhand, who was a King of Rohan – and the namesake of Helm's Deep.

"The War of the Rohirrim is a ROARING return to Middle-earth with gorgeous animation that wonderfully weaves Peter Jackson’s cinematic vision through the artistry of anime. This is The Lord of the Rings like we’ve never seen before. Overly long but feels so good to be back," says The Movie Podcast co-host Daniel Baptista, while co-host Anthony Gagliardi says: "The War of Rohirrim is BREATHTAKING on the big screen. Kenji Kamiyama directs with cinematic scope, delivering thrilling battles and striking designs. Where it falls short is in its story, which fails to impress or deliver memorable characters."

"The War of the Rohirrim blends anime-inspired 2D and 3D animation in an EMPOWERING tale that deepens Middle-earth’s lore with themes of legacy, hope, and leadership. Though stunning, it feels more suited for streaming than theatres. Nonetheless, Tolkien fans will rejoice!" says Geekcentric's Justin Lawrence.

Molly Edwards
Molly Edwards
Deputy Entertainment Editor

I'm the Deputy Entertainment Editor here at GamesRadar+, covering all things film and TV for the site's Total Film and SFX sections. I previously worked on the Disney magazines team at Immediate Media, and also wrote on the CBeebies, MEGA!, and Star Wars Galaxy titles after graduating with a BA in English.