The end of a masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (31 March 2016)

This film marks the end of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, based on the epic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. As in the other two films, it maintained the same cast and crew. In this film, the plot comes to an end with the arrival of Sam and Frodo to Mordor and the villain's defeat. But we can't analyze this movie with justice if we look at it without consider the two that preceded it. The trilogy managed to keep the sense of unity and cohesion. In practice, it functions as a single film, with many hours long and divided into three parts. So, speaking of one of them is, obligatorily, talk about the three in the same way that, to understand the action of this film, is necessary to watch first the two films that preceded it.
And if the two previous films have delighted the audience with amazing and grand scenes, it will continue the work. I speak not only of huge battles (distinction for the siege of Minas Tirith), but also the amazing landscapes of New Zealand, where many of the outdoor scenes of the trilogy were shot. The abundant use of technological resources and computerization allowed scenes that seem truly impossible, such as the fight sequence at the Black Gate and the collapse of Barad Dur tower. The characterization of the characters also deserves a special care, and to prove it just watch the feet of the hobbit's or the ears of the elves.
Tension, mystery, suspense and adrenaline run through the film from start to finish and holding the audience, that follows the characters in their fight against evil. The cast is impeccable, the performances were superb and the soundtrack became iconic. Into the hands of Howard Shore, it helped him to consecrate himself as one of the biggest names in music for film, along with Enio Morriconne or Hans Zimmer.