Proven correct yet again

Rating: Null/10 (28 September 2003)

This review contains no spoilers (these are generally only typical of amateur critics)
For those of you priveliged enough to have read my review of the film "Lords of the Ring", you will remember how I concluded with a clever prediction of "imminent inevitable sequels". Once again, I have been proven absolutely correct. However, I must concede that I didn't expect a sequel so soon (within about a year)!
The good news is that this movie ups the ante on its predecessor with a considerably greater emphasis on action. It's a swords and sorcery roller-coaster ride with battle scenes of epic proportions. Once again, the fine landscape of New Zealand is the true scene-stealing star, and Mr. Jackson has impressed me considerably with his burgeoning directorial talent.
It is an impressive film; probably amongst the very best of the large blockbuster films of the last decade. However, I do not agree that it should maintain position 9 on the IMDb top 250 where "Jean de florette" makes little impression at 246. For this reason I gave "The Two Towers" a 1, hopefully to bring it down a little. I implore the amateur movie critics of the IMDb to consult my greater knowledge and experience before making their own embarrasingly ill-judged opinions.
Owing to the continued popularity of the subject matter, I believe this particular movie franchise could run and run. Expect numerous sequels soon, possibly within the next year!
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