Intense and Magnificent

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2003)

This movie is absolutely captivating from start to finish. After the first two movies, my expectations for this one were very high. But this film has exceeded my expectations. There are so many things good about this movie its difficult to single out the best bits. The lighting of the beacons is wonderful. The battle with shelob is frightening and suspenseful. The army of the dead sequences are brilliantly executed. The climatic ending on Mount Doom is better than anyone could wish for. You will also see the best battle sequences ever put on film.
The acting is also very good. All of the performances are totally believable and heartfelt. Watching the trilogy, I feel that the actors have really grown into their characters. If I had to single out a few, I would say Elijah Wood and Sean Astin have excelled in this movie. I can't ever imagine anybody else playing their roles. You really feel for them.
Some people have said that the ending is overlong, but I felt that it was just right. We've been through a lot with these characters and I actually wanted to see the Shire again. The ending was rather emotional and to me was the perfect ending to the trilogy.
A big thank you to Peter Jackson, Cast and Crew. Next December just won't be the same