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Far away, amidst the ruins of Osgiliath, Frodo held a sword to Gollum’s throat. He saw the pity in the creature’s eyes—the same pity that had stayed Bilbo’s hand years ago.

Critics generally view the film as a masterpiece, though some note it lacks the self-contained closure of the first film: