Very very good, but the extended DVD should make it complete

Rating: 8/10 (17 December 2003)

This movie really blew my mind. Never a dull moment, action after action. However, just like the previous two theatrical versions, I missed the character development. Granted, we see it with Frodo, but what about Arwen, Eowin, Aragorn, Faramir, the other Hobbits, etc...?
I can hardly wait for the extended DVD and also secretly hope for an even longer version of the tale!
All credit to Peter Jackson and his team. They did a marvelous job! (8.5 out of 10)