No words can really describe the experience...

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2002)

A thrilling plot, beautiful scenery, brilliant music and some of the best acting I've seen. This movie goes far beyond what I expected it to be. I suppose I could write a detailed summary, but by now you've probably read others. Let me say this:
Of the comments that it didn't stay true to the book: It did, like it or not. Sure there is added scenes, but the movie wouldn't make sense without them. If you want to see The Two Towers word for word, I suggest you pick up the book and use your imagination.
And to the people who said there was missing chapters at the end...I say they have not even read the book. If they followed the movie correctly, and the book, they would realize the story went in chronological order from chapter to chapter. They left out chapters AT THE END and was stated that they would be in The Return of the King. I don't know if people have corks in their ears, but I heard Gollum say, "she'll kill them for me." If you don't know who "she" is ... you have not read the book. It is apparent that some people writing their reviews have claimed to read the book and seen the movie, but obviously have not.
The general feeling from book to movie was the same, it stayed true to the mood, and the general themes were the same. For people saying PJ did a horrible job, I'd like to see you, or any real director in that same sense, do a better job.
I rated this a 10/10, and all the people who have voted a one have not seen the movie.
See this movie. Lose prejudices, go out and enjoy this three hour epic. Respect it for as it is - the scenery is real, the buildings actually stand/stood. It will take you away from all worries and bring you into this beautiful place dubbed Middle Earth.