An epic in its finest form

Rating: Null/10 (18 February 2003)

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers continues the standard of epic excellence established by last year's The Fellowship of the Ring. Not only is the acting noteworthy, but the cinematography and special effects make Star Wars pale in comparison. Peter Jackson is obviously a detail junkie. The musical score is grand and most satisfying to hear. The depiction of the Battle of Helms Deep defies explanation. After seeing The Fellowship, I wondered if it was possible to improve on the special effects seen there. Well, it was and is possible -- much to my surprise and delight. This is a film that will be a film classic for eternity. It doesn't get much better than this.