Visually Breathtaking. Completely Entertaing. Undeniably Fun.

Rating: 9/10 (16 February 2003)

People can whine all they want that the movie "The Lord of the Rings:The Two Towers" isnt the book "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring". It isnt, the adaptation may not be perfect, but this is a movie based on the book, not a movie that is a book. In other words, it isnt perfect in that regards, but what film is? Jurassic Park? Jaws? None are pefect. But you also have to look at the fact that part of the book the Two Towers, was included in teh end of the movie Fellowship, so could parts of the book Two Towers be in Return of the King? Possibly, but onto the movie. From Gandalf's battle with the balroc, to the battle of Helm's Deep, this movie as action, action, action. Mix that with an engrossing storyline, interesting characters, and a love for teh Lord of teh Rings, you have a near flawless film. Look at the special effects, they are so good you dont even think about them as being special effects. Rather than using staight up green screen and CGI as in Episode II, LOTR:TTT flawless mixes computer graphics, the most detailed models ever created for film, and great acting. Peter Jackson and co. used a method like the one in T2. Do it in real life it looks real and good enough, if not use puppet, animatronic, and models, if those dont work well enough, then revert to CG. And it shows, not only in the special effects, but in the gerneral care taken to make this film as fun and interesting for both LOTR freaks, and common moviegoers alike. Shame on the Academy for snubbing this film from some Oscars it deserves to win. Like make-up, the best of the year, they dont even get a nomination. Or how about Peter Jackson as Best Director? No dought they will probally give the Best Picture Award to some film like "Chicago", rather then the classy and undeniably breathtaking "Two Towers". But as for the film, I highly recommend it and give it 5 Stars. ***** out of *****. The Best Picture of the Year. Bring on "Return of the King"!