A masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (5 February 2003)

The first was excellent, the second is a masterpiece. I can't wait for the third. I have already seen this film twice in the cinema and can't wait for the special extended DVD to come out. Although bits of the story are changed for the film, it still works very well. The battle scenes are outstanding and the acting is great. The comic banter with Legolas and Gimli is priceless. Aragorn is a solid dependable character. The portrayal of Gollum is especially well done. Make sure you see the first film before seeing this one or it will be hard to follow.