Perfection

Rating: Null/10 (1 July 2006)

I haven't been a Lord of the Rings fan all my life... i only started liking it after reading the books (when i was 14). Not long after that, i heard that the movies were being made. I was excited, no doubt.
When i first saw the trailer for all 3 movies, i was disappointed that they were going to release 1 movie per year. However, the waiting definitely paid off.
The first 2 chapters of The Lord of the Rings trilogy were absolutely amazing, sublime almost... great acting, unbelievable special effects, and atmospheres of movies that you know will last forever. When Return of the King was about to be released, i couldn't be controlled. Already, the first 2 created this hype and passion for the trilogy in me... and i wasn't going to allow myself to be disappointed by the third.
I went to watch it on its premiere date, in a cinema that was full, and i mean FULL. The audience applauded when the show started, and i felt that excitement rushing through my body without stopping. I sat through all 3hr 15min of the movie, and i was COMPLETELY satisfied when it ended. I actually wanted to give a standing ovation, but thought that'd it be a bit inappropriate... so i just clapped.
The battle scenes really stood out for me. I have never in my life seen a war like the one on the Pelennor Fields. Perfect. Peter Jackson created this tension in the air before, and even during the battle. My hair literally stood up straight when the Rohirrim arrived to aid the Gondorians at Minas Tirith. Their gusto and their mass was too much for me to be calm about. Even when the 20 Mumakil (Oliphaunts) came walking towards the Rohirrim, King Theoden made no hesitation to charge. Such bravery. The final battle at The Black Gate also showed tremendous amounts of courage, and how much Frodo meant to both Merry and Pippin. Incredible.
The special effects! Oh man... truly outstanding. Every single thing looked so real. It's like you were really watching a movie being filmed an actual place called Middle Earth.
Finally, every part of the storyline was tied up so nicely and perfectly in this one. Every question was answered, and Pete knew how to tie up the loose ends.
I watched the movie 5 times in the cinema, and each time gave me the exact same feeling i had when i first watched it. No movie in the history of the world has given me that feeling.
I now have all 3 movies on DVD (the extended versions), and i watch all of them at least once a month. I have become a true fan of this 21st century phenomenon, and it will definitely be remembered throughout the ages, just like Star Wars and Indiana Jones.
Perfection.