here at the end of all things

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 2003)

I can not say enough words about this trilogy, and especially not about the way this movie tied it up. I have to admit that last year, I was slightly disapointed with the Two Towers; it did not quite live up to the Fellowship in my opinion as far as likeness to the book. The Return of the King made such an end to this trilogy that will never be forgotten by moviegoers or (hopefully not) the Oscars. My only complaints were that it felt a little too rushed, especially at the end. When I first heard that Saruman was cut I was very upset, but I completely forgot about him after ten minutes. I definitely look foward to seeing him and the other filmed scenes (Houses of the Healing, Faramir and Eowyn, Mouth of Sauron, etc.) in the Extended Edition but not having them in the Theatrical Cut makes something to look foward to in November. Overall I give this movie a 10/10 and commend Peter Jackson and all of his crew. Here at the end of all things, I realize that this trilogy now outweighs Star Wars (yes, even the originals) and Indiana Jones in my book. Thanks for listening to me. ~rOss