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The winners
Best Picture

The Return of the King
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"
• Full review
• Official site
 The hugely popular series comes to a close as Frodo and Sam struggle toward Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring in the fires where it was forged, ending an evil threat. This is one of the rare times when a trilogy's third chapter is the best of the bunch, thanks mostly to the character of Gollum and the spectacular effects of the climactic battle scene. Director Peter Jackson can't sustain such power for way over three hours, though, and most of the acting is dull, dull, dull. (PG-13)
Best Director
Peter Jackson
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"
• Full review
• Official site
 The hugely popular series comes to a close as Frodo and Sam struggle toward Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring in the fires where it was forged, ending an evil threat. This is one of the rare times when a trilogy's third chapter is the best of the bunch, thanks mostly to the character of Gollum and the spectacular effects of the climactic battle scene. Director Peter Jackson can't sustain such power for way over three hours, though, and most of the acting is dull, dull, dull. (PG-13)
Best Actor

Sean Penn
Sean Penn
"Mystic River"
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• Official site
 The lives of a cop and a shopkeeper (Penn) intersect when the merchant's daughter is murdered and it appears that another boyhood friend may have committed the crime. Tim Robbins is brilliant as a man who was sexually abused as a child. Best of all is Director Clint Eastwood's decision to probe serious themes through a lingering sense of ambiguity. (R)
Best Actress

Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron
"Monster"
• Full review
• Official site
 Based on the real-life exploits of serial killer Aileen Wuornos, this scalding drama follows her psychopathic career through the alternately awed and terrified eyes of a young woman who's fallen in love with her. Theron's performance is like a force of nature, transfixing and ferocious. If you can endure watching it, you won't forget this grim cautionary tale for a long time. (R)
Best Supporting Actor

Tim Robbins
Tim Robbins
"Mystic River"
• Full review
• Official site
 The lives of a cop and a shopkeeper intersect when the merchant's daughter is murdered and it appears that another boyhood friend (Robbins) may have committed the crime. Robbins is brilliant as a man who was sexually abused as a child. Best of all is Director Clint Eastwood's decision to probe serious themes through a lingering sense of ambiguity. (R)
Best Supporting Actress

Renee Zellweger
Renee Zellweger
"Cold Mountain"
• Official site
 Just as the Civil War is breaking out, a young couple fall in love, and the man deserts the Confederate army for a long trek home to his love, who's been struggling for survival. The story builds some melodramatic momentum, but it's interrupted by episodes of suffering that smack more of sensationalism than candor. The fine cast is also misused. (R)

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