Not as great as the hype.

Rating: 8/10 (27 December 2002)

I saw this movie earlier than I usually see movies because of the hype surrounding it, and I must say that it doesn't live up to its potential. Despite what most people say, I think the first movie was more solid and well done than this one. The Two Towers is too choppy and disjointed, and many scenes are just unbelievable and ridiculous. Also, I feel that many boring scenes could have been removed without affecting the narrative too much. Finally, many effects are simply laughable. Don't get me wrong--this was a good movie compared to most--but it is not excellent, nor is it better than The Fellowship of the Ring. I give it an 8/10. The first one was a 9.5.