utterly satisfying

Rating: 10/10 (28 December 2003)

Keeping the high standards set in the first two parts, and upping the ante in terms of detailed action sequences and effects - but never disappearing up it's own arse like those god-awful Matrix sequels.
This is sheer stunning edge-of-your-seat cinema that demands to be experienced on a very big screen.
I appreciated the gradual coming down as this film - and the epic series - concludes. It's button-pushingly emotional - but rightly so, we've been through one hell of an adventure.
I stayed to listen to Annie Lennox sing and to view the names of all the cast and crew who've done their very best to make this tale a reality. They deserve utmost praise and sincere gratitude.
Kudos too to Christopher Lee - who may not have made the initial theatre-release cut, but who was none the less there in spirit. I'm hoping the extended DVD will include his contributions.