Цитата из профессиональной англоязычной рецензии на DVD ROTK (
http://www.turnto10.com/entertainmen...63/detail.html)
As brilliant as the special effects are in "King," they never overpower the actors' performances. In fact, watching the film again made me realize how much of a travesty it was that it didn't receive an acting nomination at this year's Academy Awards. While Astin's performance -- and deservedly so -- was singled out as the frontrunner for such recognition, but it really could have gone a number of actors in the piece. McKellen, for example, once again brings subtle depth to Gandalf while Wood continues to amaze as Frodo. Beaten and bruised yet determined, you can feel his exhaustion and iron will as he moves ever closer to Mount Doom. It's an inspiring performance that punctuates an inspiring film.