Best picture academy awrd is arguable... It's a great film any ways...

Rating: 9/10 (24 January 2008)

I agree to what shane has mentioned on city of god being a better contender for best pic. than return of the king.
What I've realized by reading many comments on movies is that most of the critics just like to hammer and talk bad about a good film. maybe they want to feel special about them selves.
Rarely you would come across a fair comment which explains the positive and negative aspects of a movie with an open mind.
Nevertheless lotr is a great achievement in epic film making... level of creativity, innovation of vfx, the budget, making 3 films in a row, challenges of marketing etc. etc. + the level of acting compared to a huge movie like star wars is far better in all three movies.
Peter jackson is one ,man after all....!
He did a enjoyable movie for every one who admires the fantasy genre....