Oh God, help me...

Rating: 5/10 (27 December 2002)

I know, I know...everyone loves this movie. Everyone loved the last movie too, right? Other than myself, I have only found 2 other people that did not enjoy the first of the LOTR trilogy. I went into the second one with high hopes - I mean, I disliked the first one to such an extent that I was SURE I would enjoy this one more. I was right! But just barely!
With apologies to everyone who liked the film (and please remember, this is my opinion, you can have yours...), I found the film to be slightly painful. I don't know why! I can't fathom my not liking these movies. Maybe I found it too long. Maybe I found the fighting scenes to be disjointed and uninspiring. Maybe I don't like the numerous scenes involving wilted dialogue and sub-par acting. Maybe it was the seeming attempt at making it a huge, long movie so that it would be considered an epic. I just don't understand why I don't like the first two movies of the trilogy so far.
For my money, the original Star Wars trilogy trumps this one. Yes, that one had a lot of lame elements, in retrospect (the stupid Ewoks almost ruined it all, no?). It's lonely not liking a blockbuster movie. I'd almost rather watch the Matrix, and believe me, I hated that movie too. Sorry! If you liked The Two Towers, I'm happy for you! Just don't bring me. Please. Please? Please???