Absolute Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (5 April 2004)

When I went and saw the first LOTR at a midnight showing my hopes were high. After having read the books countless times the movie was something I was dieing to see. Three hours later, I was wishing that the 2nd two parts could be shown then as well. The 2nd film was amazing, the battle of Helm's Deep alone was something worth spending the money to see. The third film however was breathtaking all the way through. The costumes and effects were astonishing in all three films, but the final films battle scenes and everything were completely unmatched. Very deserving of every award this movie received. I could stand to watch the unedited (rumored 5 hours) version of this without any break. I was afraid that a movie could ruin an incredible story and book, like so many often have but what Peter Jackson and the entire cast and crew of these movies did was just outstanding.