Sacrilege (Some Spoilers)

Rating: 3/10 (18 November 2003)

This movie has desecrated the Lord of the Rings of Tolkien. The first part, being The Fellowship Of The Ring only had fault in that it missed out much of the story, and although it is understandable that a movie does not have to to build on characters, some important events had also been left out. I for one, would have loved to see Lothlorien's beauty.
The Two Towers, however, has gone a step further. Not only has much been left out, but even more has been changed significantly. Too many changes have been made so that the end result has drifted far from the true story of the LOTR. Aragorn never fell down a cliff...The Ents never refused to fight after the gathering...the King of Rohan was not 'possessed' by Saruman, but was blinded by Wormtongue. Too far has this movie's story strayed from the original. The ring NEVER went to Gondor. Faramir was a honorable man from the start. Whatever happened to the Path of the Dead? Not providing background for a character is understandable, not only due to the fact that the movie has time constrained, but also, it would become too long-winded and boring. But to change the theme and style of an epic story of this history is simple sacrilege in its basest form.
I may be overly hard and unfair, but I can see absolutely no reason that the makers could have had to change these details. If you don't agree with me, it is likely you haven't read the book. My advice...go and read it. It is worthy of more honor and respect than these movies accord it.