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Rating: 8/10 (21 December 2002)

Parts of this movie were great, others were annoying and I disliked the deviations from the book. Faramir was all wrong, and taking Frodo to Osgiliath unnecessary. I didn't see the point in Aragorn falling off the cliff. These things ruined it for me somewhat. Gimli taking over the role of the jester was also a little disappointing - Pippin suited that better. If you haven't read the book, you'll love it. Otherwise the changes could really irk you, as they did me. I'm hoping I'll enjoy it better on subsequent viewings, once I get used to the 'butchering'. I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as the first. I'd give it, however, 8/10.