Very impressive last hurrah

Rating: Null/10 (15 March 2004)

This makes it only the second movie series in history to get three Best Picture nods. Only the Godfather trilogy could bost that feat. But while the Godfathers Pt. 1 & 2 went on to win Best Picture, the LOTR series had not yet had a single Best Picture win.
Until this year. The first one was a remarkable introduction to the trilogy. It went beyond what people expected and was well-rewarded. The second still had a lot of action but quite often felt like it dragged. This third one was a lot better than the second. The movie had its intense moments and as well as its somber moments. The battle was excellent and the cinematography shots were able to put you into the action. The acting as a whole was very good. The special effects were excellent. **SPOILER***The story, even though those who read know the ring will be destroyed, it was still exciting and intriguing to watch too.
The one thing I didn't like was how the ending seemed to drag on and on. I think it took in between 20-30 minutes to end. As much as I enjoyed the rest of the movie the ending I was not happy about.
All I can say is that it's finally the year for the Best Picture Oscar. I learned from someone that often with the Oscars it's not always about the best movie or best performance, it's about waiting your turn and paying your dues. And this year was LOTR's turn. The big surprise was how it was able to sweep all 11 categories it was nominated it. Frankly if there were any categories I thought it didn't deserve to win, it was in Best Adapted Screenplay, which I felt either Mystic River or American Splendor was more deserving; and Best Costuming, why bother when it was mostly costumes recycled from the first two movies?
Anyways I'm happy that ROTK won Best Picture and now that all the LOTR movies are done, will there ever be this much Oscar enthusiasm again?