Completely Captivating!

Rating: Null/10 (19 December 2002)

I was waiting for this film with the utmost impatience hoping upon hope that it would be as good as I wanted. It was exactly what I thought it would be and more! And seeing it on the big screen was amazing!
I have no complaints other than the Orc's had me completely freaked out. Yuk! Those guys are nasty.
Most know what they are going to see as they walk into the theater so I won't tell too much of the story.
As Frodo and Sam near Mt. Doom, along with the help of a certain (hold-on-to-your-socks folks!) Gollum, the Ring's corruption grows stronger and Frodo is finding it hard to carry it without it's temptation wriggling it's way into his mind.
Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli, meanwhile, continue their search for Merry and Pippin, who if you remember, were taken by Orc's, but have now found their way into the Fangorn forest.
Sauron's forces are growing everyday by thousands and are planning to take the last of the strong-holds in the land of Gondor.
The suspense is very thick and thrilling is an understatement. Time after time after time, it had me gripping the arms of my chair. The weaving of the almost three separate adventures together was done very well. Really, there wasn't a dull moment. It went much faster than the first, which, while being mostly dedicated to informational, Two Towers was more, 'let's get right to the action.' One of the most amazing, eye-popping parts of the movie was the much awaited battle(at least for me). Done excellent to say the least! There is much more humor than in the first which helped greatly to lift the heavy fog of darkness and evil. Even Gimli had a few humorous wise-cracks.
Definately a completely captivating movie that really brings you into the story. I would love to see it again! 10/10 stars.