It was perfect. Literally breathtaking.

Rating: 9/10 (16 December 2003)

I saw a screening last night (Dec 15). I was absolutely blown away by the third film, and it brought together everything from the first two films and gave closure to the trilogy.
Action scenes were stunning, brilliant and beautiful.
From start to finish, Peter Jackson delivers an absolute gem. Throughout the entire trilogy, he stays truer to the author than anyone in Hollywood ever has. The only reason I'm even writing this is to in some way give thanks to him for making the entire trilogy.
It was long. Some will say too long. But those who do should do so in private. This movie was so groundbreakingly brilliant that the critics should sheath their swords out of respect for it.
It was perfect. Literally breathtaking. No LOTR fan will be disappointed. I can't fathom how much the box office will be on opening weekend, but I intend to pitch in at least once more this week.
I have never experienced a movie like it before and I am afraid to think I may never again... well, not until the extended DVD comes out of course.