If you see only one more movie in your lifetime... - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Reviews

...it's got to be this one. Three words describe the experience succinctly -- OH... MY... GOD!!! The only real knock one can have on the film is the lengthy ending -- or endingS, I should say. While I did find it interesting, it disrupted (ever so slightly) an otherwise perfect film. As always the acting was superb, and elicited tears at moments in the film. Probably the most powerful presence in any one scene (and perhaps the entire film) was Aowen, masterfully portrayed by Miranda Otto. Talk about putting the boot to the rear of evilness! Kudos also to Sean Astin -- he gets the Best Supporting role in this picture. Direction... There aren't enough superlatives to do justice. Peter Jackson is simply amazing. Enough said... Visuals... Again, what can one say? Breathtaking scenery, battle choreography, editing, CG effects. The most amazing film I've ever seen. More than once I caught myself slack-jawed as I watched. Bottom line: This one has to be considered VERY seriously for the Best Picture Oscar. It would be a crowning achievement for the crown jewel of the LOTR trilogy. Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Effects, Best Visual Editing. There weren't any singularly strong performances for an acting award, but neither were there any poor ones.