Epic, Brilliant, Thrilling!

Rating: 10/10 (25 December 2003)

This hair-raising and action packed film may have some fans choosing the quietly dramatic second installment as their favorite but, everyone must agree that this is one of the finest movies ever made. In every way it meets the audiences expectations and surpasses them. The battle sequences set a new standard for both action scenes and visual effects. All will also agree the old-world theatrical choice of multiple formal endings to the story lags a bit but, the smile stayed on this viewer's face to the bitter end. Only the very cynical will not be left breathless by this fantastic and stunning work.