The Greatest Trilogy of our time

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2003)

Having recently watched the third installment of the Matrix, (and been bitterly disappointed) I needed something to lift my spirits. my expectations were exceptionally high. I had thought that the first Lotr was fantastic, an 8.9 rating in my book, the second installment was infinitely better, and i would have given it a 9.5.
This movie, however, cannot be rated on any given scale. never had I been so easily manipulated by a film, regardless of how good it was. Rotk did that to me and more. i was engulfed in middle earth and its lore. i cheered and celebrated, i loved every moment, and was completely detached from the real world for the entire duration of the movie and for the evening afterwards. never had i been "drunk" from a film, and it was a an experience to remember.
Many have noted that the movie slightly departs from the book. and that is true. but a complete rendition of the Lotr would never have been innovative, and would have a soul-less feel. Peter Jackson has given us his vision, and it is one that i thoroughly enjoyed.
Mr. Jackson, if you win an academy award for this film, (and you should), don't bother thanking anyone. we should all thank you for giving us a reason to watch movies again. nothing will ever compare to this brilliant gem.

for those of you who would undermine this movie: good luck; your words will fall on deaf ears.