Stuff.NZ: “It is now possible to view the three films as one movie, and the three combined are a spectacular triumph. The devotion of cast and crew to Tolkien’s work shines through, and through their dedication movie history has been made.” UK Mirror: “[Peter Jackson’s] challenge was to make it bigger, better and more spectacular than the first two – and, hobbit-like, he has triumphantly succeeded against all the odds.” Courier-Mail (SPOILERS): ” It unfolds with the majesty and power of all great movie experiences. The result is we have an epic that sets a new benchmark for battle sequences…”