If you have read the book, this movie is a perfect realization of that experience.

Rating: 9/10 (18 December 2003)

SPOILERS! I thought I would be let down because of my high expectations, but thankfully I wasn't. The battle scenes were truly breathtaking. I was on the edge of my seat, even though I knew what was coming! My favorite parts came when the battle was over and the king was crowned. It was so sad to see everyone saying goodbye. I feel as though they are my friends too that I am saying good bye to, which is sort of true, we have spent three consecutive years together. All the monsters and evil creatures from the book look great. The vistas and scenery are beautiful, Frodo and Sam's journey finally reaches its end, Eowyn gets to kick some butt, as does Legolas who battles an Olyphant, and Aragorn is excellent as he assumes his role. The army of the dead is an awesome sight, one of the best in the movie. All of my dreams from the book have been brought to life by the movie. This is the best onscreen adaptation of a book I have ever seen. Both experiences were enjoyable and I had the same feelings from both, I didn't feel cheated by the movie as some adaptations can leave me feeling. An excellent movie and I hope to see it win some awards, the cast and crew more than deserve it.