The second part of the already classic trilogy

Rating: 8/10 (27 August 2003)

I must say I did like TTT better than FOTR. I think it's a darker picture. It's a shame it didnt pick up any oscars. I thought the movie dragged a little the first hour, but it's just in a class by itself. Only George Lucas' Star Wars compares to this series. Old school movie making. Peter Jackson is ok as a director but no one can knock his vision. He has a lot of it, and he did stray away from certain parts of the book, and created his own material, but hey, thats an adaptation for you. TTT continues from where FOTR left off, and the final hour of this movie will be talked about for a long time. Nothing compares to this not even the jedi battle in Attack of the clones. Peter Jackson gets knocked for his choppy direction, but he can get a lot out of his actors and that is what all great directors do. I think the other great thing about this film that also sets standards other than the final battle is the amazing "Gollum/Speagle" character. CGI has come a long way. One day, an oscar will be presented to one. Gollum probably deserves one! Not only did he look so real, he stole a lot of scenes, and is amazing to see how movies have progressed. Of course this movie gets **** stars out of ****. Passionate movie making, nothing short of perfection.