Mr. Jackson -- take a bow. You more than deserve to.

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2003)

In my lifetime so far, the best films ever made, of all time were done such as:
The Godfather, Part I The Original "Star Wars" The Original "Raiders of the Lost Ark" The Original "Psycho" The Original "The Exorcist" ...and more...
And a whole host of others before my lifetime...and guess what!?!?
I am happy to say I am glad I was alive and one of the first to see "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" and "Lord of the Rings, Return of the King".
This last installment, was THE most brilliant and wonderful film I've ever seen in a long time. I am NOT going to give any spoilers or any information about the move for this is a movie everyone needs to see on the big screen at least once.
The only pet-peeve? It is over 3 hours and I know theater owners are at a loss to run "Intermissions" but this is one film that should make them reconsider. People didn't WANT to miss a second of this film and were squirming in their seats...but didn't get up!
This film was THAT excellent, to risk bladder control!!
Oh.... in the theater: people clapped, people screamed, people jumped, people cried. (And no, I was not at a Magic Johnson Theater presentation, but I wish I was, I bet those audiences went CRAZY!!!)
It has been such a long time to see this in a theater...the real reactions of an audience who were so moved by entertainment so grand, so wonderful...so EPIC in this day and time.
Oscar voters, take note. If this film doesn't win this year for "Best Picture", there WILL be a riot. You cannot deny it this time. You just CAN'T!!!!!
I hear Mr. Jackson's next venture is a remake of the classic "King Kong". Interesting choice but....
don't worry, I'm already standing in line and waiting for that one too.
An Excellent film that will last the ages....a ten out of ten.