Best LotR. By far. (10/10)

Rating: 10/10 (11 January 2004)

Being relatively disappointed by the second LotR movie, because of the decision of the director to alter the Tolkien story significantly (with Frodo's visit to Osgiliath being the worst of these alterations), I went to see Return of the King with mixed feelings, fearing for more bad alterations. My fear was unfounded. The movie was excellent! I enjoyed it so much I went to see it five times. And each time it looks fresh and exciting to me. The power of the Rohirrim, the battle of the Pelennor Fields, the Siege of Minas Tirith. Everything was there and felt right. It really swept me off my feet. Even the minor alteration of the lighting of the beacons left me breathless. My belief in Peter Jackson and his dedication to the story is restored and I recommend this movie to anybody who is a Fantasy fan or just happens to like great movies!