The final film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy has won four important awards in the US, including best film.
Peter Jackson was also named best director at the Critics' Choice Awards, which are normally a good clue to who will win at the Oscars.
The last four winners of best film at the Critics' Choice Awards have all been named Best Picture at the Oscars.
The stars of the film were rewarded as Best Acting Ensemble, and Howard Shore won the best film music prize.
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