So between finals and a cruise I was just able to go see RotK tonight and I've got to echo everything people have said here...it was superrockariffic! A great end to the trilogy and just so well done all around that I can't pick out one best scene.
Some interesting notes though...
1) Did anyone else think the orc general looked a little too much like Sloth from the Goonies?
2) Minas Tirith is approximately 200 yards from Osgilliath, you'd think they'd send more support
3) They left out my favorite scene, which makes me kinda of sad. When Aragorn takes the Palantir and reveals himself to Sauron with a "Yeah, come get some" attitude. That part gave me chills in the book. Would have been nice to see Denethor's Palantir too so it doen'st appear that lordship makes one crazy in ME, as has been stated.
That's about it...
As for the Silmarillion, I finally got a chance to read it on my cruise. I was amazed at the depth it adds to ME and I think Tolkien's love for his world really shines through. And so many things make so much more sense...like why Sauron fears Aragorn so much. It really was a great read. Beren and Luthien has to be one of the best in the book though.
Now I'm curious as to where the info on Aragorn burning the corsairs is? Unifinished Tales?