ROTK exceeded all of my expectations

Rating: Null/10 (3 January 2004)

I feel like I have been on this amazing journey following these films for the past 3 years. Anticipating, participating and being totally swept away by the sheer passion, enormity, beauty and heart wrenching effort that has gone in to making these almost unfilmable of films. I'm very proud to be a kiwi and I hope that PJ and everyone involved can feel satisfied, as they have suceeded in releasing 3 of the best films from the fantasy genre ever! Well done guys, you deserve your Oscars and a lot more. From watching all the behind the scenes footage so far, the most important thing for PJ / writers / producers was not only entertain an audience visually but to also realize Tolkiens themes of friendship, honor , courage and trust. They have suceeded especially in the third film.
Visually ROTK is very appealing, sure some dialogue is on the cheesy side [but then so was some of Tolkiens writing] and there are definately flaws [hey, but nobody is perfect] But where these films and ROTK especially have suceeded is they have stayed very true to Tolkiens vision and yes there are minor departures but not major ones. I will need to see this film again as it is simply to overwhelming to take it all in in one viewing. I can say I feel extremely satisfied and am a little sad this brilliant journey had to end. Go see this film and read the books! Thanks PJ and Crew/ Cast! It has been an enthralling 3 years as I'm sure it has been for you - "May the stars shine upon your faces"
Cheers JP :) ***** p.s. this story was written well before "Star wars" was a twinkle in George Luca's father eye. This has to be cleared up right now!!!
G. Lucas was inspired byTolkien! Not the other way around!