Extremely good, but not the best movie of all time

Rating: 9/10 (17 December 2003)

Okay, I just saw this movie last night, and it blew me away. I really have to give it to Pete Jackson. Awesome job man! But, people are saying that this movie tops every other movie... EVER! Well, this movie is definately the strongest installment of the trilogy, and it does top the first two (not by much), but the greatest movie of all time? No... sorry people. A couple flaws that I saw, was the fact that the ending was too long (I don't care if Pete was trying to stay true to the books), and did anyone else notice the overusage of close-ups?! I had to turn my head back and forth just to see Aragorn's eyes!
Okay, maybe I'm focusing too much on the negative. This movie is excellent. Definately a timeless classic. I was moved by Sean Astin's performance, he did an acceptionally good job. And the direction topped it all off. But people, let yourself cool down for a week before you start screaming that it is the best movie of all time. Cause the truth is... It just isn't.

Peace