Not only the best film of 2003, but the best film of the Lord of the Rings trilogy!

Rating: 10/10 (17 December 2003)

I just came out to see The Return of the King, the third and final chapter in the highly successful Lord of the Rings trilogy.
WOW! Not only is this the best film of the year, it manages to top both the first and second films.
The battle outside of Minas Tirith is possibly the greatest action sequence ever put on film, and it will be talked about for many years.
The scene in Shelob's lair, both frightening and exciting!
Every one of these characters has a moment to shine.
Of all the characters, Sam shines the brightest in this film!
Thank you Peter Jackson for creating to film, the greatest literary achievement of the 20th century.
This trilogy will become the highmark of professional film-making for many years.
This is by far the best film of 2003, and if the academy doesn't reward Peter Jackson, there is no justice! He has redefined the fantasy film the same way that George Lucas redefined science fiction nearly 30 years ago!
A 10 on a scale of 1-10!