Why Movies Are Great.

Rating: 10/10 (6 May 2004)

The anticipation for this was huge. Alot of people, including me were expecting this to be a classic just like the first two were. So does this deliver. Well duh, of course it does.
Epic films come and go. Since the dawn of moviemaking, man has tryed to create the perfect filmgoing experience, usually through a big budget and a huge premise. Some films have succeed like the Star Wars which all amazing, But other films basically, you realize that they lack the main ingredient of a film: heart.
"The Lords of The Rings: The Return of the King" is the third and final chapter of JRR Tolkien's masterpiece about hobbits, men, dwarves, and elves fighting for the future of their home, Middle-Earth.
There are two ways to rate "LOTR:ROTK". One is rating the film. other is rating the trilogy as a whole.
THE FILM:
Peter Jackson continues to amaze. The former horror director is now a certified genius. He presents the tale in a bold, exciting way, and we watch, with our jaws at our feet. While some fans may be dissapointed because some important things were lefted out from the books.
As the previous two, the camera work is just wonderful, cinematography is breathtaking and Howard Shore's musical score is superb.
PJ makes the wise choice of using visual effects to help tell the story. The effects are probably the best I have ever seen. Using a combination of real location(shot in New Zealand) and computer effects, Jackson creates a world so lifelike and fantastic, that we believe we are seeing another world, not just our world changed.
On those effects: Gollum, quite possibly the most remarkabled special effect ever, not because of how realistic it is(he is very realistic), but how emotional he is. Andy Serkis was on set as Gollum every day. He spoke Gollum's lines, he did his movement, he made his facial expressions, basically everything. visual effects are make-up. The real movie magic is in the performance, which is just awesome.
The acting is also very good. Everyone delivers, especially Sean Astin(who I still can't believe wasn't even nominated for an oscar). He transformed Sam from a shy hobbit to a loyal, courageous warrior. He truly takes center stage in this movie. He was truly robbed.
THE TRILOGY:
In one word: Brilliant.
Overall:LOTR truly lived up to the massive hype and it deserved all the awards it got. The second greatest film of all-time, Flawless, Absorbing, Spectacular, Masterpiece, A Classic, an achivement beyond words. EVERYTHING IS JUST PERFECT. JRR Tolkien would be proud. Can't wait for the DVD.

10/10 and A++