Geesh, it's not bad!

Rating: Null/10 (25 December 2002)

I actually enjoyed this one better than the first one. In reading the comments on this film before attending yesterday I couldn't imagine saying an animated character should be nominated for any award that isn't specifically digitally based, but the animators and Andy Sekis deserve something special for their work! I was COMPLETELY riveted to every moment of Gollum screen time. I've read the books and this character is the most developed thing (character and animation combined) I've every seen. (Although I admit, this accomplishment wouldn't have meant as much if we didn't have Jar-Jar to compare him to!)
Lots of action most of which you couldn't tell from live-action versus digital. Beautiful photography. It's a pity the Ents don't come off better in this movie - they are naturally methodical and slow moving creatures. The Ent parts of the book were excellent and the they suffer in the fast paced movie Peter Jackson has put together.
Looking forward to the special edition DVD!!!