"And so it begins..."

Rating: Null/10 (25 December 2002)

And what a beginning it is. The Two Towers gives closure from the Fellowship of the Ring, and then whets the appetite for the stirring grand finale in Return of the King. Director Peter Jackson again manages to capture the wonder and magic of Middle Earth in this film and splay it on a reeled canvas for all to see, and he even makes it seem easy.
Just as it's predecessor, the Two Towers is filled with breath-taking cinematography, cutting-edge computer animation and stellar performances. The new cast members, primarily Bernard Hill as King Theoden and Miranda Otto as Lady Eowyn of Rohan, make powerful additions to the story. Not forgetting of course, the highly imaginative and troubled Gollum, who sets a new standard for computer animation in film. So much of what I had imagined when reading the books, Jackson brought to life on screen in an unforgettable way.
For the three hours I spent in the theatre watching this film, I couldn't tear my eyes away for a moment. It will keep you laughing, jumping and cheering from beginning to end. If you see any movies this holiday season, try to take this one in, your imagination will thank you.
"Let this be the hour when we draw our swords together!"