Absolutely THE BEST MOVIE! - Minor Spoilers

Rating: Null/10 (17 December 2003)

Well, the Return of the King really did blow me away!I was unable to go to the midnight session, but instead saw it at 9;45 in the morning.I guess dragging myself out of bed at 9;00am was really worth it.
My review has *minor* spoilers. Not much, I'll try, but i must warn you about potential spoilers..alright, that done, i'll start to talk about the movie.
I really found the entire movie just absolutely amazing, there was some parts in the beginning half hour or so that seems a little choppy, but I guess the extended version will probably be able to fix that. It just seemed a little like there was supposed to be more to some scenes.
The movie was just so greatly done, the spider being one of them. Being a person that is easily scared by spiders, I was a little freaked at the realness of it, and half expected it to jump out of the screen and come at> me or maybe that's because i have been watching too many horror movies but it just seemed soo real! Great job to the guys and girls who worked on it.
I have to say the "trick" with Legolas was really breathtaking!It was just a good funny moment in the film, during that long action sequence.I have to say though, that I thought the fight seemed a little rushed, like it ended before it really had time to start.Unlike the fight in the 2 towers, when we have been anticipating it for the entire movie.But again, the Extended Version could possibily fix that.
Sean Astin was amazing with his performence as Sam. He deserves an Oscar!!So does everyone in the cast actually. They are so believable as their characters.I was glad there is more emphasis on Merry and Pippin this time, since they have always been sort of background characters, it's good to see them develop , and Dominic Monaghan's silly grins are infectious!
The ending of the film is so good I did not want to leave even well after the "The end" words are shown on the screen. My dad told me he wanted the movie to stop after the battle, but i disagree.I thought it was good for them to show what happens to the heros after their quest. It sort of brings more closure to the film, whereas if they finish the movie after when Frodo and Sam is on the rock next to Mount Doom, it would seem sort of unfinished and annoying.
Overall, It's a GREAT movie so go and see it. It is a little long so do go to the toilet before and DON"T even think about bringing children under 5 to this movie. they will not have the patience to sit there for 3 and a half hours! My watching of this movie was ruined a little anyway by some little kid running across the front of the seats laughing and screaming.
Amazing movie, i'm giving it a 9/10 can't wait til the DVD comes out so I could see the goodies they bring. Bring on the Extended version!!