This is a Great One!

Rating: 10/10 (25 December 2002)

I've already written one review, but I'm going to write another one after reading some of the nitpicky reviews.
It seems that some people are DEEPLY OFFENDED when a film actually makes money, is wildly popular, a box-office hit, and artistically superb.
I've read the books and seen both "Ring" movies. FELLOWSHIP was good but doesn't compare to THE TWO TOWERS. The second film in this trilogy is a masterpiece.
Peter Jackson has captured the essence and the spirit of Tolkien even if some details have been omitted. How in heaven's name could he have put in EVERY detail. The movie would have been seven hours long!
One reviewer on this site actually said he didn't like the smile on a kid's face in the caves.
The Middle Earth atmosphere, trueness of the characters, the magnificent battles, the spiritual imagery in every scene overwhelmed and humbled me at the same time.
This is the best movie ever made. J.R.R. Tolkien would have been proud.
I am grateful that so many have the opportunity to see and experience this fine film.