Amazing sequel to Fellowship of the Ring...

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 2002)

My expectations for this film were fairly high after seeing FOTR and I was not disappointed. For all it's differences from the books, this trilogy is a one-of-a-kind and an absolutely brilliant body of work. For the cast and crew who brought the story to life, I want to pass on my very humble gratitude. You ROCK!
I am especially impressed with Howard Shore's haunting and tragic score, which brought tears to my eyes more than once. Bless you! I am also awed by the portrayals of every single cast member. I feel that the casting was so well done that in many ways, even though my mental characterizations were different for some of the roles (specifically Frodo), I now have adapted my thinking to accomodate the change and I love it!
I also have to put in a plug for the most AMAZING Elf Lord ever created, both in writing and on screen. Orlando Bloom IS Legolas Greenleaf. He has given substance to my favorite character in ways that I'd never imagined an actor doing.
Orlando, a'mael Legolas, thank you! You're incredible.