I enjoyed the first one, I loved the second one!

Rating: Null/10 (16 January 2003)

Now I must admit, despite being an avid reader, I have never read any of the books. These movies, especially "The Two Towers" have inspired me to read "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy" and "The Hobbit." Though I enjoyed the first movie, when it was over I was ready to leave the theater. With "The Two Towers" I could have stayed for another three hours. I was throughly engrossed in it and I think that the special effects were used to enhance the story rather than dominate it. The final battle scene was incredible. Many people commented on some of the flaws of the battle scene, I won't comment on them. I will only say that it was obvious that an incredible amount of detail went into creating a scene that is destined to become a Hollywood classic. I can't wait to see the final movie. Unlike Dune (by David Lynch), which was visually stunning, but difficult to follow if you hadn't read the book; this series has invested the time and the money to satisfy someone who hasn't read the them. And I will definitely read the books.