I'm happy and sad

Rating: 10/10 (23 December 2003)

Yeah, I'm happy. I first read the trilogy in 1970, at 14. I've read it at least 20 times since then, the last being in 2000 when the excitement was starting. I have to say I expected to be severely disappointed, as I am by almost every movie made from a book that I like. PJ did the best job that today's technology could render and viewer's butt's could stand. I can't tell you how many times I thought "That's exactly how I pictured it!" during this movie and the first two. I had moments of displeasure with changes and omissions but they were two few to mention based on the sheer quantity of storyline and character development in the novels that Jackson faithfully followed. A grand achievement overall, and ROTK is the crowning gem in the three movies. But I gush...
I'm sad too. I'm sad it's over, and can't wait for The Hobbit, if the proposed project comes to fruition. I was sad after finishing the trilogy too, every time I've read it. To me that means it's a damn good book or film.
All I can say is, if you haven't seen it, what are you waiting for?