Viewing in the privacy of my own home.

Rating: 10/10 (19 January 2003)

The first 3 times I saw this movie, I saw them in large theaters just as it should be. The experiences were great, the movie grew by each of the times I saw it, always something that I had missed or misinterpreted all together. Despite those minor quirks, I loved the movie in all it´s splendor. Now that I managed to get a great TTT DVD from the oscarsjury, I could watch and scrutinize every little scene and make my new judgment.
Well, the movie, on the whole, faired well during the transition between the silver screen and home entertainment. Fact is, several scenes became more clearer on a smaller screen.
I feel that I don´t have to recapitalize the story anymore that what has already been done here. The movie is one of the best of 2002, no argue about that. Probably not THE best, but anyway.... it has a chance, right..?
Best thing with this version is of course the ability for fast forward past those slow, meek Aragorn/Arwen scenes, and perhaps the telepathic link Galadriel/Elrond.
Full score for the other stuff, with Andy Serkis & CCG unit taking first place in the race.
9,5/10