A Sad Farewell to the Third Age

Rating: 10/10 (17 December 2003)

Let me start off by saying that this is absolutely the greatest movie I have ever seen ... I will admit I am biased by my love for Tolkiens written work and Jackson's cinematic epics, but I truly feel that I cannot think of any single film that can top this film, in any way ...

I believe that the definition of the word "bittersweet" certainly has to come with the viewing of this movie. A long-expected conclusion, but nonetheless sad goodbye to a film series that has touched the lives, I truly believe, of millions.
I think the only proper thing to do, since I really can find no words to describe the perfection of this movie, is to give thanks to everyone involved in creating them. I don't know if anyone from the films reads these comments, but if you do, I know I speak for millions when I say that you have succeeded beyond any other in bringing so strong a tale to life.
To the actors and actresses, thank you for bringing life to the characters and making them beloved in our hearts. To the set artists, your visual masterpieces have been flashed into our memories forever. To the musicians, vocalists, and Howard Shore, your score plays on forever in our ears. To Peter Jackson, your vision has extended far beyond the borders of film and into the very hearts and souls of your audiences. To the writers, Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Peter Jackson, you have layed the foundation of a film series that will conquer the disheartened everywhere. And lastly, the greatest of all thanks to J.R.R. Tolkien, the man who deserves no lesser title than the spinner of dreams.
And if you have not ventured out into the world of Tolkien, it's about time you went there and back again ...