The best part of the trilogy

Rating: 10/10 (15 December 2003)

I was privileged to see the movie in a preview for the press. I must say, this is the best part in the trilogy.
Mr. Jackson did a great job weaving the ventures of Sam and Frodo (and Gollum/Smeagol) into the film, since in the book they hardly appear RotK. The decision to put the Shelob chapter in this movie proved to be a wise one.
The epic battle, the emotions of the characters, it's all there. The movie is fast paced during the quest. Even King Theoden get a chance to be more heroic than in the Two Towers (IMHO he was shown too much as an indecisive character in the Two Towers even though he was released of the influence from Grima).
Once the quest ends the pace drops to get a glimpse of what the characters make of their lives after this experience.
Too bad the journey has ended. It was a great experience and I can't wait for the special edition DVD set!