It's no hype; It Is the greatest movie ever made.

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2003)

One would think, with all the praise, all the books & the first two movies, I would be prepared for the final installment of the Lord. But no! Like all movies, it's not perfect: too long of course! Especially the first act. It seemed like it's designed for people without knowledge of the first two films, but once it get's going, wow! Acts two & three are probably the most brilliant, greatest & most satisfying of my movie going life & I'm nearly 49 yrs. old! And not only should it get the Best Picture Award, but Sean Astin should get best actor, too. A simply brilliant job of acting in the single brightest film yet made.