This is THE movie of our time.

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 2003)

A perfect finale to a perfect trilogy. Perhaps one that will never be matched. This is a magical film of rare beauty; stunningly photographed, wonderfully acted and lovingly crafted. I can't believe Tolkien would not have been touched by such a fantastic tribute. If Peter Jackson doesn't win an Oscar for this then those responsible ought to live forever in shame. In fact they ought to invent a Nobel prize for Film and award it to him in perpetuity. A wonderful achievement - I'm itching to get back to the cinema to experience it all again. This is a cinematic event - you'd be crazy to miss it.