A spectacular, visual epic!

Rating: Null/10 (17 July 2003)

Millions of movie-goers were shocked when Fellowship of the Rings came out in theatres December 2001. It was hailed as a new level of fine filmmaking and lured more fans into the popular franchise. By December 2002, The Two towers hit the screen and most were not dissapointed.
What sets this film apart from it's preceder is that the stakes are higher, and the danger in the characters adventures is clearer. Merry and Pippin are captured by the Uruk-Hai and meet up with the ents, Aragorn, legolas, and Gimli are on a hunt for them, and Frodo and Sam continue their way to Mt. Doom to destroy the One ring. Many new colorful characters such as Grima, Gollum, Eowyn, and Theoden are introduced in this film and seem to be meeting most of the Tolkien Purist's standards. The bloody Battle of Helms deep is one of the most spectacular battles ever filmed. The reality is so believable that many viewers might feel that they are a Rohan soldier themselves.

One problem purists might have is the slight maipulation of the story. Chapters are missing, and some of the characters personalities are manipulated. Regardless, this film has won amazing praise in both loving fans and critics as well as receiving two Acadamy Awards last March.
Although this film does not quite beat "Fellowship", it is still a spectacular, grand epic that will blow your mind. Everyone, young or old, deserves to see this movie to enjoy its true greatness.

9.5/10