Absolutely Magnificent

Rating: 9/10 (19 December 2002)

Starting with the opening scenes of Gandolf and the Balrog right through to the ending that leaves you wanting more, this movie is a masterpiece. Gollum is totally believable and is most definitely the best CGI character of all time. (with Spiderman being the WORST!)
New Zealand is also a star again with some scenes making you cry out WOW! I wanted to scan every corner of the screen so I would not miss a thing. I wish I didn't have to wait almost a year for the extended DVD!
Certainly it was much darker than FOTR but it was paced just perfectly. Three hours went by way too fast. My favorite is still Legolas...perfect casting, and just watch his moves!
10 out of 10 if there ever was one!