Worth the Wait?

Rating: 9/10 (25 January 2004)

For every one who was looking forward to Return of the King for a year, the last and final part of The Lord of the Rings was definitely worth it to wait. Readers and fans of the book already knew what was coming, and were only questioning themselves how Peter Jackson was putting the more than difficult plot on the screen. Well, the result was totally stunning. And if you've never even heard of the book or read it you will be even more amazed than I am. Revolutionary special effects, great acting performances, an eye for detail and a fantastic story make this movie to an unforgettable experience, and not just for the fans from the book or the movies. This is a must-see for every one! Return of the King is the ultimate war-movie, but also a tale of considerate friendship, love, loyalty, alliances, sorrow and of course the eternal battle between good and evil. Try putting that in a movie of about three hours! The only thing that pities me is the fact that I don't have another Lord of the Rings movie to look forward to next year, and only have the extended DVD left to set my mind on. And it is indeed sad, because it is my expectation we will not see another jewel like Return of the King for at least a decade! So my advice, sit down and be amazed by the wonders this movie has to offer you.