Final Part actually surpasses the previous movies

Rating: Null/10 (2 January 2004)

Simply put, this is about as good as it gets on the 'big screen'. Jackson is a true artist and blends a story so rich with characters and action that it's impossible not to get drawn into the film - the acting is excellent throughout and the battle scenes are just unbelievable. The only slight tarnish on this epic masterpiece is the ending which seems to drag a little; you keep expecting it to end and then another thing happens. Other than that, first class film-making.
Some have said this is the best of the three and the film of the year. I don't agree - for my money, this is the film of the decade.