So, So close...

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2003)

I will start by saying that I am foremost a longtime fan of the book and I have enjoyed the first to very much. In fact, I enjoyed this one a great deal as well. Probably even more than the first two. It was an absolute thrill to see the characters and events that I have read about come alive on screen with such skill. I will keep the praise limited, since there is no shortage of it here, and mention the few things that disapointed me to a degree:
***Possible spoilers if you have not read the book***
1. The confrontation between the Witch-King of Angmar and Gandalf at the gate of Mina Tirith. I got chills the first time I read that passage and was SO looking forward to seeing that on screen.
2. The absense of the Mouth of Souron outside the gate of Mordor. I couldn't wait to see Weta's and PJ's interpretation of his appearance.
3. And of course, the truncated Isengard scene.
All in all, I say thank you very much PJ and New line for putting your necks on the line to bring us this quality piece of film history. 9.8/10