Masterful rendition of an incredible novel; Definitely one of the best movies ever created in human history

Rating: 10/10 (11 March 2004)

The Return of the King is definitely one of the most excellent movies ever created. As the film's 11 Oscars more than subtly indicate, this movie was a perfect masterpiece not only in acting, but also in its wondrous musical score, top-notch directing (Peter Jackson did a superb job), and its outstanding work in adapting a work of literature to the screen. It did not just remain faithful to the text, but brought the book to life in vivid details which anyone and everyone can appreciate, whether they are an avid fan of the trilogy or have yet to experience the Tolkien universe. In terms of content, ROTK presents the viewer with the eternal struggle of good versus evil, in an incredibly powerful and startlingly beautiful way. Although the movie is 3+ hours long, every minute is worth it, reaffirming the traditional values of our society and leaving the viewer uplifted and once again confident that "there is good in this world, and it is worth fighting for." This movie encompasses much of life and, in my humble opinion, was the best movie created this decade. As a trilogy, The Lord of the Rings may be the most meaningful film that you will ever watch during the course of your lifetime.