They said it couldn't be done. Jackson did it.

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2004)

This movie is the second '10' in my vote list, and so far it counts 650 movies.
Having read the books, I, like many, formed my own middle earth. And for a movie it is next to impossible to live up to the already established image the excellent books have left in my mind.
But Jackson did it. Never have I been so impressed with a movie. There are numerous 'wow!' points in the movie, from the first shots of Minas Tirith to the arrival of the elephaunts to the fight with Shelob.

A breathtaking amount of detail and care has went into the movies, from the digitally created Gollum to the straps on the kings armour, the production of the movie is near perfect. Words fail to describe Minas Tirith, and the cast does an excellent job all around.
Some people here say that the ending is too long. Indeed, the movie does not follow the current hollywood standards of a climax and then the end. I blame hollywood. I wish more movies would take the time to wind down and end their story properly.
Some people say that the movie left out some important parts of the book. They are right, but it would've made the movie too long.

On both accounts Jackson made the proper compromise.
Peter Jackson & Team - Thank you!