Faster paced and more artistic than the original

Rating: 10/10 (28 January 2003)

Sadly, the best film of the year won't get the recognition it deserves. This just proves that Oscar voters will most likely forget about an incredible film that serves as more than just a transition to the ultimate chapter. From the first shot of the film to the very last, the artistry and proficiency in this film showed more than Fellowship of the Ring. But like its previous film, it will be forgotten because it is just too grand and beautiful for anyone to comprehend. It just goes to show that some people have all the luck. Peter Jackson doesn't need to make anymore films in his life because these ones will be his lasting legacy. TTT was also much more bearable to watch. The three-hour run time isn't as severe as the first film, considering the pacing and the editing is much more polished and succinct. I will remove myself from rating this as the best in the series, merely because I have yet to see the remaining film.