So which is better, part 1 or 2??...

Rating: 10/10 (24 December 2002)

(In my opinion) they're both good in their own way. TTT is an excellent movie, one of the best this year. Worthy sequel. Most may not admit it, but they will find TTT a little less memorable than part 1. Having seen Fellowship (part 1) many times, part 2 seems better *now*. But as for overall effect when *first watched* Fellowship tops TTT. As a movie, Fellowship is better. It develops the characters better (especially the 3.5 hour extended DVD version) and sets the stage. TTT has a slightly more blockbuster feel to it, but retains enough of the original Fellowship's style to remain true to the series. Lord of the Rings now comes close to tying the original Star Wars trilogy as the best movie series in my all time favorite movies list.