The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
New Line Cinema | Release Date: December 18, 2002
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AreegosSep 9, 2023
My favorite part of trilogy. Great battles, Gandellf's comeback. I like that adventure!
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noob328Feb 15, 2022
The Two Towers is equally as good as the first but with bigger and better battle sequences. It has even more adeventure and even mixes in some comedy in that makes the movie flow perfectly
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HardRockLiveSep 27, 2022
Watched it like a 100 times and will watch more. This is the best movie fantasy ever.
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GemsicleDec 20, 2021
For the audience, it has been a year since we reached the end of the first snippet of the journey through Middle Earth, but for the characters, it has been a couple of hours, which as it happens, in terms of the beginning of the film'sFor the audience, it has been a year since we reached the end of the first snippet of the journey through Middle Earth, but for the characters, it has been a couple of hours, which as it happens, in terms of the beginning of the film's production after wrapping up the first. The second chapter introduces us with a roar as a divulged melee descends to water in the mines of Moria, when we believed that Gandalf was extinguished with the Balrog. The first film concludes with the Fellowship disintegrating on their own expedition to save Middle Earth and collide with a dilemma of their own. Frodo and Sam are resuming their hitchhike to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and are confidentially leaving their footprints distinguishable to a creature on their heels, known as Smeagol, or preferably “Gollum.” The exceptionally comprehended Sir Christopher Lee, who plays Gandalf’s mirror image, Saruman is continuing to multiply an army of Orcs who continue to collapse tree after tree for space to create more cocoons of Orcs. As the imminent prisoners of Saruman, Merry and Pippin flee from a multitude of Orcs during their prosperous meal time in a multitude of Ents, whom they befriend and chat about their purposes throughout their portion of the film.

One of the few reasons why I like The Two Towers more than The Fellowship of the Ring is that the characters and stories are now acknowledged and we experience more exhilarating mobs of brawl sequences that take place in the last hour of this flick in Helm’s Deep. With Gollum chaperoning the Hobbits to Mordor (wink wink), Sam begins to seek sins in Gollum’s guts because of him letting the ring out of the bag and cries the name of its bearer and have pervasive contrasting influences. With Sam’s suspicion and Gollum’s diabolical and surreptitious intentions, a “friend vs foe” for companion battle begins.

As the bridge chapter in Lord of the Rings, it unveils ways to create a positive army against the negative army, who is the only thing that is barricaded in the positives’ road to Mordor. Although there is no beginning or end, The Two Towers has pacing that is more meticulous than what you might expect and is a recommendation at the tipping point. We also get more time shown in the colossal, yet glorious mountainous surfaces integrated from New Zealand to Middle Earth.… Expand
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Drizzt-Do-UrdenJun 4, 2022
I love Gimli and Legolas in this movie. Theoden, Faramir, Frodo, Sam and Pippen also stand out for me. But honestlythe whole cast is perfect and I believe every performance
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TheGreatNikakisAug 4, 2022
The Two Towers picks up where the Fellowship of the Ring ended without ever dropping in quality. Instead, it enhances the experience of the first movie with the incredible performance of Andy Serkis as Gollum and the best battle ever put to film.
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AlfadasSep 7, 2022
I can't believe I have been watching this movie for 20 years now. Thanks to everyone involved in this masterclass of using attention to detail, passion and focus on storytelling to bring a rich story to life.
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MakuziSep 10, 2022
The lord of the rings trilogy are the best movies I've ever seen in my life.
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GiugiOct 2, 2022
Second chapter of the legendary saga about the ring of power. This chapter puts a patch on the main error of the first that is the extreme and aberrant slowness thanks to some points and some gimmicks that make the film much faster and moreSecond chapter of the legendary saga about the ring of power. This chapter puts a patch on the main error of the first that is the extreme and aberrant slowness thanks to some points and some gimmicks that make the film much faster and more compelling than its predecessor. The film is very enjoyable and the fantastic characters are masterfully made, with particular attention to the trees, fascinating and reasoned characters. The continuation of the poaching path is also rendered very well with the weight of the ring becoming more and more felt and the battle in the gorge is wonderful and very well done.… Expand
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hulkingmediaNov 23, 2022
What a Movie, What a Trilogy

EPIC... is the word that comes to mind. IF you have not yet watch these films, PLEASE do yourself the favour and go WATCH these films! To think of all the hard work that went into creating these films... And aWhat a Movie, What a Trilogy

EPIC... is the word that comes to mind.

IF you have not yet watch these films, PLEASE do yourself the favour and go WATCH these films!

To think of all the hard work that went into creating these films... And a low budget as well. Many many hand made costumes and film sets.

Big Battles, Good Acting and beautiful music. What more can you ask for in a movie. And you get to see Elves, Orcs, Dwarves, Wizards, Hobbits and Humans as well as mythical creatures.

I believe these movies are the best Fantasy films in existance!

Thank you Peter Jackson and ofcourse J.R.R. Tolkien.
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xSubjectX420Apr 18, 2023
Easily the GOAT with one of the most epic war scenes in all of cinema's history.
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tleonFeb 24, 2023
It somewhat suffers from being the middle chapter in the trilogy, but it still manages to keep the momentum going for the final chapter of the trilogy
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NoahsNexusApr 5, 2023
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a masterpiece of epic storytelling that never fails to captivate me. From the incredible cinematography to the unforgettable performances of its cast, this film is a true work of art. The battleThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a masterpiece of epic storytelling that never fails to captivate me. From the incredible cinematography to the unforgettable performances of its cast, this film is a true work of art. The battle sequences are breathtaking and the special effects are stunning, immersing me in the fantastical world of Middle-earth. As a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's books, I was thrilled to see the story come to life on the big screen with such care and attention to detail. I've watched this film countless times and it never gets old. Each time, I'm reminded of why I fell in love with this story in the first place. The Two Towers is a triumph of cinema and a must-see for anyone who loves epic adventures.… Expand
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DinoHippieMay 12, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Battle of Helm's Deep!!! OH MY GOD! The best scene of the movie, also Smeagol is a CGI miracle and Andy Serkis made an unforgettable performance… Expand
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ChristopherJ.Mar 20, 2007
Great external and internal conflict! This is the best of the trilogy. Gollum is the best computer-generated character in cinema up to this point. I think the extended version it too long, though.
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JamesMDec 20, 2005
Not as good as the first, but nothing short of magical nonetheless.
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RhysDec 22, 2002
Most of the "wow" type comments are taken, so instead of harking on about how great a movie this is (and it is a great movie) I'll instead try to answer a few points made below..... 1# The Two Towers is different from the books. Yes. It Most of the "wow" type comments are taken, so instead of harking on about how great a movie this is (and it is a great movie) I'll instead try to answer a few points made below..... 1# The Two Towers is different from the books. Yes. It is. And thank goodness for that. No movie will ever capture the full scope and history of the books without making one movie per chapter and being as boring as hell. Don't get me wrong, the books are great, but what works for a book will not always work for a movie. PJ always said that of the three movies, TTT was going to depart the most from the books - but it's all for good reason. He is making a movie, and that means altering things to fit. I loved seeing Arwen as she glimpsed her own future, and what it would cost her... and for her to play a meaningful part in the movie, those who haven't read the books needed to see just what being with Aragorn means for her future. 2# The Two Towers is missing bits! To put any more in a movie already 3hours long would have been folly. Some of what was left out will be in the extended version, so I'm hanging out for that. But actually most of the "cut" matarial has been moved over to 'Return of the King'. The reason is that the third book is about one third as long as the other two, most of it's pages going to the large appendix at the back... I for one am glad for such forsight, least the Fallowship turn up in movie three with nothing more to do. And yes, "she" will be in the third movie. 3# It's not as good/deep as Fellowship Actually, yes it is... in fact it IS Fellowship. Remember that this is one huge movie and , being the start of the movie, Fellowship got a lot of the the character building. But in TTT we have well established characters and the movie is about what happens to them, not the characters themselves. Return of the King will, as will as offer the finial part of the story, give us a chance to look at how far our friends have come, and see how they have been changed. It's all rather silly that every section of a movie must contain the same elements all the way through, and TTT is just one part of a much larger 3 hour picture. My last word will be to say that the best way to watch The Two Towers is to watch it stright after watching the extended version of Fellowship of the Ring.... togeather like they were made, and meant to be.… Expand
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Andys_ReviewsSep 24, 2012
Having recently read the book I did find that this departed from J.R.R.Tolkien
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CursedKnight187Jul 31, 2012
An action packed ride that is every bit as good as the first movie. It may be the least enjoyable of the films, but the fact that it is still a phenomenal film stands as proof the Peter Jackson has created the most consistent and brilliantAn action packed ride that is every bit as good as the first movie. It may be the least enjoyable of the films, but the fact that it is still a phenomenal film stands as proof the Peter Jackson has created the most consistent and brilliant book adapted film franchise of all time. My only complaint would be that it does not focus enough on the characters like the first two films did, but every other aspect of it is near perfect.… Expand
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CaestusMar 3, 2013
The two towers is not as good as the fellowship of the ring but is stil a great movie with awesome battle sequences.
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mubagreenSep 14, 2011
magnificent is the word i will say for this film, i havent read the book . And im sure i wont..cinematography is top notch expecially in the battle scenes its really awesome.
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TyranianApr 11, 2019
Apart from some unnecessary alterations to the book, this is a stellar adaption.
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JoeCoolDec 8, 2019
The most action packed of the trilogy. Not a movie that stands on it's own as well as the first, but still a cinematic masterpiece.
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PQuinnyJan 28, 2012
The Two Towers is an extraordinary movie which only Peter Jackson can deliver. It's a sequel to the 2001 movie The Fellowship of the Ring, and it continues the adventures of Frodo Baggins as he carries on his quest to destroy the One Ring inThe Two Towers is an extraordinary movie which only Peter Jackson can deliver. It's a sequel to the 2001 movie The Fellowship of the Ring, and it continues the adventures of Frodo Baggins as he carries on his quest to destroy the One Ring in the fiery depths of Mt. Doom to sabotage the Dark Lord Sauron once and for all. Peter Jackson once again proves his mastery of the Middle Earth universe in this movie.… Expand
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MrAppleKinsJul 3, 2012
Good acting, top notch visuals, epic battle sequences and a gripping plot make LOTR The Two Towers my favorite movie in the trilogy, and probably my favorite movie period! This movie would be perfect if not for it's length, which is about 3Good acting, top notch visuals, epic battle sequences and a gripping plot make LOTR The Two Towers my favorite movie in the trilogy, and probably my favorite movie period! This movie would be perfect if not for it's length, which is about 3 hours long.… Expand
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SpangleJul 9, 2014
Just marvelous. It is hard for me to separate this one and the first film as it is just as magical and entrancing as its predecessors and while it does struggle from being a middle film, it never shows that struggle. As with the first film,Just marvelous. It is hard for me to separate this one and the first film as it is just as magical and entrancing as its predecessors and while it does struggle from being a middle film, it never shows that struggle. As with the first film, the acting is beyond impressive, the script is great, the cinematography is great, and the action beautifully done. However, first and foremost worthy of praise is the special effects. How they do what they do is mesmerizing to me. In addition, the characters are completely engrossing and brilliant to watch as they transverse this immaculately designed and imagined world they live in. As with the first film, this film is the definition of an epic and is a stunningly great sequel to what was a great first film. I did not believe the first film could be improved upon (I do think this one is ever so slightly better), but dammit, it was. This one leaves you drooling waiting for the third film and the conclusion to this storyline.… Expand
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shpreaJul 14, 2014
The second movie of the trilogy doesn't necessarily do anything different. It just continues the story of the first. But hot damn is it good. Just like the Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers is amazing in most every facet. Acting,The second movie of the trilogy doesn't necessarily do anything different. It just continues the story of the first. But hot damn is it good. Just like the Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers is amazing in most every facet. Acting, cinematography, and storytelling are all on point.
If you see the first, you would be doing yourself a disservice not to see the second.… Expand
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JmsbppJul 22, 2013
de la charla salio la accion demostrando ademas los excelentes paisajes y originalidad medieval de algo que se aprovecho al maximo, gracios al gran trabajo de estas personas en este film.
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JohnnyStephensAug 31, 2013
The second chapter of the trilogy is better than the first one but worse than the third one. The action is more this time and it's not as boring as the first chapter.
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DibbHansenJul 14, 2013
Not as good as the first film, this film may feel long in some parts but it still boasts of what the first film contained: great action, adventure, fantasy, good acting, great music and stunning cinematography. I think this is the worst ofNot as good as the first film, this film may feel long in some parts but it still boasts of what the first film contained: great action, adventure, fantasy, good acting, great music and stunning cinematography. I think this is the worst of the trilogy, but it still is a great film nonetheless.… Expand
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kubathereviewerJul 24, 2013
This movie is a great follow-up to the Fellowship of the Ring and equally good. The battle of Helm's Deep is sensational. There are some boring parts, especially the Ents but overall it is a masterpiece.
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TheApplegnomeDec 9, 2014
This is a spectacular film.

Just as The Fellowship of the Ring: the opening scene is just as cool and deep as it is stunning. It's also an exiting and very well made film, and combined with awesome music from Howard Shore, couldn’t theThis is a spectacular film.

Just as The Fellowship of the Ring: the opening scene is just as cool and deep as it is stunning. It's also an exiting and very well made film, and combined with awesome music from Howard Shore, couldn’t the film be better. The action in this movie is incredible to watch, and the story is spectacular! There are nothing negative with this movie except the vague CGI, but the reason why I didn’t give this film a 10 is that I want more, especially action!

This is both a stunning, massive and deep movie.

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MovieGuysFeb 2, 2014
Still fresh, The Lord of the Rings series' second installment is almost as good as the first, with slight imperfections that are easily overlooked. Overall, the movie is still a great epic.
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cag11Nov 29, 2013
This movie is a perfect sequel to Fellowship of the Ring. It doesn't have the absolute perfect thing, but it's almost flawless. The acting is overall just as good as the first one,, with a bit better graphics.
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AaronWasserman2May 5, 2014
A sequel on par with its predacessor. Still and insanely fun movie, on the long side, yes, but like the first film it never lets you get bored and it introduces you to one of the best villains....Gollum
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SkyrimGuy935Jan 26, 2015
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers continues the trilogy with more fleshed out characters, the same level of emotional depth as the first, masterful, captivating storytelling, and truly epic battle sequences. I feel compelled to point outThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers continues the trilogy with more fleshed out characters, the same level of emotional depth as the first, masterful, captivating storytelling, and truly epic battle sequences. I feel compelled to point out the Battle of Helm's Deep, as it particularly stood out. I would even put this a slight, although minuscule notch above The Fellowship of the Ring, which is already an incredible film. However, the run time is just one measly minute shy of three hours, which may put off some viewers. If you thought Fellowship was too long, you'll likely feel the same way about this one. Needless to say though, it is still an incredible fantasy film.

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JamesIrish68Mar 12, 2018
Considered the weakest of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I suppose it suffers like that of the middle child. That aside this is still an awesome movie in the proper sense of the word. A visual spectacular, a epic tale of the battle of goodConsidered the weakest of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I suppose it suffers like that of the middle child. That aside this is still an awesome movie in the proper sense of the word. A visual spectacular, a epic tale of the battle of good versus evil. Wonderful. Praiseworthy in every aspect. I'm sure if J.R.R Tolkien was alive today he would approve.… Expand
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johnbobs1Jan 20, 2015
The second part of Peter Jackson's Rings trilogy is for me, possibly the best film of the series.
Like the others, it is truly epic in its design and in bringing Tolkien's fantastic legend to life, but this film contains a kind ofThe second part of Peter Jackson's Rings trilogy is for me, possibly the best film of the series.
Like the others, it is truly epic in its design and in bringing Tolkien's fantastic legend to life, but this film contains a kind of atmospheric tension (best seen In Sam and Frodo's story) and gritty brutality (in the battle at Helm's Deep) that the other films did not quite possess in such measure.
As in the other films, the settings and scenery of the film are outstanding: from the eerie bleakness of the dead marshes to the wild and windswept hills of the plains of Rohan, this is beautifully filmed stuff.
Much of the acting is also of a very high standard. Ian Mckellen and Christopher Lee fit their roles as wise and mighty wizard (Gandalf) vs evil and corrupted wizard (Saruman) perfectly and Elijah Wood (Frodo) and Sean Astin (Sam) really take their performances to even higher standards in this installment.
I apologise if the following actors escape me here (!) - there are also several fine additions to the cast in this movie and the characters of Theoden, Eowyn and Grima Wormtongue also shine. But perhaps the finest performance comes from Andy Serkis, who plays Gollum. Gollum is of course 100% computer animated, but such is the strength of Serkis' performance and the realism of the animation, that this is definitely the performance of the film.
The battle of Helms Deep is also truly memorable, and the finest battle in the trilogy of films. We see lots of bloody fighting, hear swords clanging, arrows twanging from bows, see ladders assailing the fortress wall and even a huge explosion shake the foundations of the wall apart. Brilliantly done. The only that perhaps betters it are the prodeeding scenes - Saruman addressing his huge army at Isengard, the bleakness of the mood inside Helms Deep, the arrival of the elves and finally the tense wait just before the start of the battle, when we see and hear the huge army of the enemy slowly making it's way towards the gates under darkened skies.
It may be a superb film, but it is not totally without fault. Some characters will tend to irritate Tolkien enthuiasts, particularly Gimli and Legolas, who seem to have been given more trivial roles in this film, especially in the battle scenes. A large chunk of the plot has also changed, or at least been moved in this film as well, and some viewers may find themselves that Sam and Frodo do not get to face Shelob until the final film of the series, rather than in the Two Towers (as they did in the book). But the gripes do not amount to nearly enough to discredit what is an immense achievement and one of the finest fantasy films made in recent years.… Expand
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SuperkidNov 9, 2014
This movie is awesome. Though I admit there is walking which every body seems to hate in the first half with small battles all off a sudden BOOM! there is like a mini war. then it goes to the next battle which is enormous with epic deaths andThis movie is awesome. Though I admit there is walking which every body seems to hate in the first half with small battles all off a sudden BOOM! there is like a mini war. then it goes to the next battle which is enormous with epic deaths and hand-to-hand combat that is magnificent but the walking I admit could've been more interesting but it's still a really good movie.… Expand
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thomasljoguesNov 13, 2014
A slight hair below Fellowship's quality, Two Towers is still a masterpiece. Although it does seem to slow down at times and differ from the source material in an occasional cliché way, it has the big plus of adding a theme of end and despair.
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EdwardGregoryApr 19, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Peter Jackson has always maintained that The Two Towers is "the second act" of his epic undertaking, and perhaps the true greatness of the middle chapter will only be clear when viewed in context. As a stand-alone film, however, The Two Towers is not quite as good as Fellowship. (Nor, indeed, does it extend the universe or deepen the relationships in the manner of The Empire Strikes Back.) That it still merits the full five stars is merely an indication of how high the benchmark has been set.

Picking up pretty much where Fellowship left off, this is a considerably darker film, with Frodo (Wood) falling further under the influence of the Ring (giving rise to some seriously spooky hallucinations), while Saruman (Christopher Lee) wreaks even more havoc. There's also the first appearance of Saruman's spy, the sinister Wormtongue (Brad Dourif), and the complex Gollum, a brilliant combination of computer trickery and raspy vocals from Andy Serkis (the campaign for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar starts here).

Other newcomers include Faramir (David Wenham), the understandably miffed brother of the recently deceased Boromir, and Éowyn (Miranda Otto), who spends much of her time casting winsome glances in the general direction of Aragorn (Mortensen). Eventually the plot complexities become more coherent, setting the action up for the forthcoming finale, The Return Of The King.

As we've come to expect, this is spectacular stuff - from an opening which sees Frodo troubled by dreams about the demise of Gandalf, through to the climactic Battle Of Helm's Deep, which is nothing short of breathtaking. But Jackson cleverly tempers the louder, brasher sequences with some heartstring-tugging moments - peasants despondent as they are forced to abandon their villages, Aragorn and Arwen's troubled relationship, and, of course, the return of Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellen, superb as ever), one of the film's most powerful, memorable images that may well leave Ring devotees a little misty-eyed.

However, those who still believe that the trilogy is beyond criticism may find their views challenged by The Two Towers. It's just as long as the first film, but gets the heroes no closer to a final victory. And, where the first movie developed its emotional tone from the brightness of The Shire to a darker climax, the sequel is more of a one-note affair, shadowy in both look and content.

This is particularly true of the Ringbearer's quest, which adds the not-insignifcant Gollum to the party, but suffers more than the other story strands from the cross-cutting and finishes with a nearly identical pep talk from Sam to the tearful speech that climaxed Fellowship. Of course, given the nature of the material, and Jackson's desire to be faithful, this is all understandable. And by the time we all end up under siege at Helm's Deep, it's unlikely anyone will give a toss about narrative arcs: like Gollum, this is simply gob-smacking, mind-blowing, never-seen-before stuff.

It may lack the first-view-thrill and natural dramatic shape of Fellowship, but this is both funnier and darker than the first film, and certainly more action-packed. An essential component of what is now destined to be among the best film franchises of all time.… Expand
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aadityamudharApr 17, 2016
When the "worst" movie of a trilogy is an absolute 9, then you sir, have a damn fine trilogy. This is an incredible movie from start to finish, but the one drawback is that it feels like it was continued and needs continuing. The thing is,When the "worst" movie of a trilogy is an absolute 9, then you sir, have a damn fine trilogy. This is an incredible movie from start to finish, but the one drawback is that it feels like it was continued and needs continuing. The thing is, it's actually worth the ride.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJan 5, 2016
For 179 minutes, this is a well-worth running-out-of-things-to-say fun adventure movie despite how long it is. You'll probably enjoy it more than I have.
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gameguardian21Mar 9, 2016
While not as good as the other two, this still remains a fun and enjoyable movie that. With the movie now having two plots, it performs them spectacularly.
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superbatMay 27, 2020
The Two Towers is the worst movie in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which says a lot about the quality of this movie. All of the strengths from the previous movie are present in this film. There are more epic battle sequences. My main problemThe Two Towers is the worst movie in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which says a lot about the quality of this movie. All of the strengths from the previous movie are present in this film. There are more epic battle sequences. My main problem with this movie is that it feels like a transitional movie that drags on at times.… Expand
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frederik1478Aug 19, 2023
It has some of the best moments of The Lord of the Rings but it also has the most feeling of not having a satisfying conclusion in some stories of part which is just sad thing about being the middle of the story you can't always have the mostIt has some of the best moments of The Lord of the Rings but it also has the most feeling of not having a satisfying conclusion in some stories of part which is just sad thing about being the middle of the story you can't always have the most satisfying things when you're not the ending.

A really enjoyed the theme of Hope in the movie and not giving up to despair always hoping for things to go well and keeping on it was a nice theme to have in the movie.

It's still looks fantastic. It sounds fantastic. It has some beautiful scenes with trees. I will not say anymore. It is just all around an amazing movie and the last part of it is my favorite siege in a movie.… Expand
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PikeaxMar 9, 2019
This is based on the extended edition and encompasses all three LotR movies.
This movie is a classic. Tolkien's world is brought to life in truly epic fashion here. Sure it runs long, but that length ensures that nothing in the story is leftThis is based on the extended edition and encompasses all three LotR movies.
This movie is a classic. Tolkien's world is brought to life in truly epic fashion here. Sure it runs long, but that length ensures that nothing in the story is left out. I suggest judging all three Lord of the Rings movies as one collective whole, rather than as three stand alone movies. This trilogy was meant to be watched this way and the experience isn't complete without that.… Expand
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Jaredc324Dec 11, 2019
Even if Two Towers doesn't match Fellowship with the same level of enticement or Magic, it still brings so much to the table, enlivening it's heartfelt focus of danger within it's heroes like never before. And it stands tall as a measuringEven if Two Towers doesn't match Fellowship with the same level of enticement or Magic, it still brings so much to the table, enlivening it's heartfelt focus of danger within it's heroes like never before. And it stands tall as a measuring stick of fantasy films and carries an undeniable breath of heroism and bravery that gives this trilogy and it's characters a sense of adversity to make it's ultimate pay off become something more than just getting the job done. Peter is creating depth from friction, and it's setting for a wondrous finale.… Expand
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LoletinAlexisJun 17, 2020
Mother of God what I just saw.
This is real cinema, gentlemen, this is pure magic.
I think it's down a bit compared to the first one, but it's still great.
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drone41Feb 9, 2018
The second part of unbelievable trilogy. Much interesting and tense is on the higher level.
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bertboy93Jun 28, 2020
Not as good as the first one but still a Damn good movie, the characters are being developed even more, the action is fantastic, especialy the fight at helms deep, its one of the best action set pieces i have ever seen and the story isNot as good as the first one but still a Damn good movie, the characters are being developed even more, the action is fantastic, especialy the fight at helms deep, its one of the best action set pieces i have ever seen and the story is fantastic, My only problem is that at times i did not care too much about the tree plotline, But that is my only problem with it and it is a small problem
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MartyMcFlyOct 2, 2018
My score 99
Metascore / User score 87 / 90
Tomatometer / Audience score 95 / 95
IMDB 87
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Kirollos-NoahDec 2, 2018
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is once again directed by Peter Jackson, taken from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair and Peter Jackson. All of them are the same from the first one,The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is once again directed by Peter Jackson, taken from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair and Peter Jackson. All of them are the same from the first one, except for Stephen Sinclair. Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen and Sean Astin.

The story continues with Frodo and Sam trying to destroy the ring, during the journey they met Gollum. Meanwhile, Aragorn, drawing closer to his kingly destiny, rallies forces of good for the battles that must come.

If you read my first review of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, so you already know that I loved how they set the characters and how they made the special effects, etc... And you also know that I didn't like the performance, and the direction sometimes wasn't good for me. So I watched this one and I was hoping to see these flaws got fixed. So, did they fix it? Not that much to be noticed, but as a middle chapter of a trilogy setting all paces for the final one, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is completely amazing, also for the fans of the book and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has lots of amazing special effects just like the first one, I was still amazed of how talented and unique the creators of this movie were, I mean some movies were released in the same year but the special effects weren't that good, not even close.

The performances on the other hand are the same, the only one that was brilliant is Andy Serkis as Gollum, all the others are the very same, and I didn't like them before, so it's the same problem, but Andy Serkis improved it.

I liked the direction a little tiny pit more than the first one.

So technically, as it's obvious, I liked The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers more than The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, especially the story, which was fast-paced and better than the first one. So as it's improved, it's definitely getting a higher grade, so I'm gonna give The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers an A!

I really had lots of fun, while talking with you about The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and I'm so excited to talk to you about The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, and it's gonna be very soon.

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glommanDec 31, 2019
One of the most thrilling and interesting movies made to this day, the battle of Helm's Deep deserves an Oscar on its own.
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r96skFeb 16, 2021
I might not have enjoyed it as much as the first film, but 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' is still a terrific film no doubt.

Visually it still looks superb, I really do love the look of these films so far. The main plot is engagingI might not have enjoyed it as much as the first film, but 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' is still a terrific film no doubt.

Visually it still looks superb, I really do love the look of these films so far. The main plot is engaging and very interesting, while things like the costumes et al. remain at a high level. There is also top action, including some noteworthy battle sequences.

There are, though, a few bits I found less great - still very good in the grand overall scheme, but just comparably with the 2001 release. I found the pacing to be slightly off in moments, while a few of the new cast members didn't connect to me - e.g. Bernard Hill. The side story, meanwhile, with Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan didn't interest me at all... they spend too much of the run time just walking through a forest.

Elijah Wood remains good though. I did enjoy seeing the journey of Frodo and Sam (Sean Astin). Andy Serkis also gets more screen time with that aforementioned duo as Gollum, which is most definitely only a major positive - a fun character! Any scene with those three = outstanding.

Overall, as noted, it is still an excellent film. One very much worthy of following 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring', despite a few 'issues' I have with it.… Expand
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Movie_FreakJun 16, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy is the greatest trilogy of all time, and all the movies are one of the best films ever made, and that's saying a big thing for movies released in the 2000s. You can simply put any of them on top if you rank the 3 films, and whichever film at the bottom won't actually be last. When I say The Two Towers is at the bottom of the list, I still think it's a freaking amazing film. I don't really know why people say it has 'middle chapter narrative problems' because there's nothing of the sort here. The sets are even more grand than the original, and the visuals are no less seamless. It has great costumes and the premise is as epic as it's predecessor.The main triumph of the film is the creation of Gollum. Nobody thought that Jackson would be able to reimagine Gollum's description in the book, but boy it's sensational. From his raspy, scary voice and amazingly created body, I'm willing to say it's one of the most amazing visual achievements for the last 20 years. While it's not quite a flawless film, with it splitting into 3 periods, it might seem awkward and overlong at times. But that definitely doesn't disguise the battles. The battle with the Wargs is a damned great sequence, and the battle of Helm's deep is one of the greatest battles of all time. A sensational sequel!… Expand
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TuhkakasaSep 2, 2022
I just admire how they managed adapt Tolkien work into movie. You should watch extended version, so much was left out.
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Cementer200Sep 27, 2020
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is one of the best movies of all time. the journey to the destroy the ring defeat sauron and save middle earth continues right were it left off in the first movie
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iCampoRamilNov 16, 2021
Magistrales combates, magistrales actuaciones. Cine épico del bueno, yasss!
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MikhailSoloJan 12, 2022
Good sequel, very good movie.You've become more interesting to follow the characters.Mr.My Darling appeared.
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Fixer84Mar 16, 2023
The "least beautiful", allow me this term, of the LOTR trilogy, but we are still talking about very high quality and an excellent product.
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f1rrrrrMay 17, 2023
The storie,the battles,the story unfold were perfect one of the movies that you must see.
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Achilles997Aug 17, 2023
Magical and a great sequel, my only "problem " is that out of the three it is the weakest (that means its the third best movie ever created).fantastic action and music, adaptation wise it it a bit less than 100%, let's just say it more like 80% book.
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CoryB.Mar 15, 2007
A great movie! Full of adventure and fun, more epic than the first.
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tonyGreenMay 27, 2011
Another great movie in the trilogy. Maybe not quite as entrancing as The Fellowship of the Ring, but the story cracks along all the same. The final battle is truely thrilling.
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JacobJan 5, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall Two Towers is a great film. The characters are more developed and likeable. The presence of the awesome character Gollum adds even more interest. Frodo is still a weak character though. Plus, the movie is still gritty but there is some comedy to lighten things up. The story is more complex a little too much at times but it feels necessary. The film does drag at parts but it sets up some amazing battle scenes. The scenes that Jackson gets right he really gets right. There is some great moments in this film like the last one. While Two Towers still has some of the same problems as Fellowship, the characters and story are much better and the stuff that is good is really good creating a movie that is stronger than its predecessor and makes me excited for Return of the King, which some consider to be the best in the series.… Expand
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gm101Mar 29, 2011
When compared to the previous movie, it was same old, same old for some stuff. Enjoyable, but too long. Plot became a bit more complicated, but battle scenes became much more awsome.
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grandpajoe6191Sep 23, 2011
"The Two Towers" isn't much epic as its powerful prequel, but its still amazes me that Peter Jackson can release such a wonderful movie within a year.
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spadenxDec 5, 2011
It was ok. While the CGI parts are pretty terrible and painfully obvious, The action more then makes up for it and the epic battle at the end delivers an amazing climax to the film. I agree with another reviewer that said you know its a goodIt was ok. While the CGI parts are pretty terrible and painfully obvious, The action more then makes up for it and the epic battle at the end delivers an amazing climax to the film. I agree with another reviewer that said you know its a good trilogy when the worst film in it still gets a high score.… Expand
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HadrianusNov 7, 2012
The movie it's a little worst than the last one.I asked myself:Why the movie was nominated to the Academy Award for best picture?I discovered that it wasn't nominated to Best Director or for Best Adapted Screenplay.I think in the voting itThe movie it's a little worst than the last one.I asked myself:Why the movie was nominated to the Academy Award for best picture?I discovered that it wasn't nominated to Best Director or for Best Adapted Screenplay.I think in the voting it ranked at the lowest place(5th place).Two movies nominated for Best Picture the same year of that movie[2003(The three were released at 2002)]are:The Pianist and Chicago.There are two movies also nominated too.… Expand
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cameronmorewoodNov 14, 2012
While the plot tends to meander, Two Towers is still alive and breathtaking in the moment. Jackson has proved himself to be a master craftsman of the so called 'epic movie.'
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Compi24Jan 3, 2013
Thickening upon everything that made its predecessor great, Peter Jackson's second installment of his "Lord Of The Rings" trilogy makes for a wholly immersive and breathtaking narrative piece with continuously developing characters and anThickening upon everything that made its predecessor great, Peter Jackson's second installment of his "Lord Of The Rings" trilogy makes for a wholly immersive and breathtaking narrative piece with continuously developing characters and an always-sensational bundle of set pieces.… Expand
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WhiteTalpaDec 27, 2012
Another great film however i did prefer the fellowship of the ring but it was still good, carrying on the amazing story line and developing the characters even more and of course introducing fully one of the most iconic characters Gollum.
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ScorpionMay 19, 2013
The two towers is in my opinion the weakest film of the trilogy, as it does not correct the error of the first film, which was a small inconsistency, it increases this problem, it is very frustrating to be accompanied by an epic battle andThe two towers is in my opinion the weakest film of the trilogy, as it does not correct the error of the first film, which was a small inconsistency, it increases this problem, it is very frustrating to be accompanied by an epic battle and suddenly the director cuts, and switches to a scene very quiet, but despite these errors the film behind a good story and that makes us more anxious for the end of the trilogy.… Expand
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joao1198pedroOct 27, 2013
between the three movies of the series this is the worst(the less great),but still is another epical movie that deserves great scores,this is just the middle of the story.
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EddyGregsApr 19, 2015
The saga continues: Hobbits Frodo and Sam press on to Mordor in the company of the mysterious Gollum. Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli travel to the troubled Rohan, while Merry and Pippin discover a new ally in the shape of Treebeard theThe saga continues: Hobbits Frodo and Sam press on to Mordor in the company of the mysterious Gollum. Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli travel to the troubled Rohan, while Merry and Pippin discover a new ally in the shape of Treebeard the tree-shepherd.

Peter Jackson has always maintained that The Two Towers is "the second act" of his epic undertaking, and perhaps the true greatness of the middle chapter will only be clear when viewed in context. As a stand-alone film, however, The Two Towers is not quite as good as Fellowship. (Nor, indeed, does it extend the universe or deepen the relationships in the manner of The Empire Strikes Back.)

It may lack the first-view-thrill and natural dramatic shape of Fellowship, but this is both funnier and darker than the first film, and certainly more action-packed. An essential component of what is now destined to be among the best film franchises of all time.… Expand
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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015
Of the three pieces of the Middle Earth puzzle, The Two Towers is the one with the biggest handicap. It is afflicted with the "middle chapter syndrome" - an inherent obstacle for the second episode of any trilogy. The Two Towers has no realOf the three pieces of the Middle Earth puzzle, The Two Towers is the one with the biggest handicap. It is afflicted with the "middle chapter syndrome" - an inherent obstacle for the second episode of any trilogy. The Two Towers has no real beginning or end. (This is as true of the book as it is of the movie.) It takes situations and characters introduced in The Fellowship of the Ring and prepares them for The Return of the King. The trick is to immerse audiences "in the moment" and keep them from looking ahead - a daunting task, to be sure, but one that Jackson is up to.

In nearly every way that counts, The Two Towers is The Fellowship of the Ring's equal. In terms of tone, pacing, character development, plot advancement, and visual splendor, there is no drop-off. More importantly, the continuity is seamless (one advantage of filming the trilogy as a single project), allowing a viewer familiar with the first movie to flow effortlessly into the second. Of course, therein lies a drawback, as well. The Two Towers cannot stand on its own. Familiarity with The Fellowship of the Ring is not just advisable, it is mandatory. Anyone attempting to watch The Two Towers without having seen (or read) the first installment is headed for confusion and disillusionment.

Stodgy Tolkien purists who disliked some of the changes Jackson made to The Fellowship of the Ring may be outraged by what he and his screenwriters have done here. The Two Towers differs much more from its written inspiration than the first movie. Yet, in tone and spirit, this remains very much Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, although altered in a manner that makes it more of a living, breathing cinematic endeavor rather than a point-by-point regurgitation (like the Harry Potter films). The movie version of The Two Towers also ends before the book does. Certain events that occur late in the novel will be incorporated into the beginning of the film adaptation of The Return of the King.

The stunning climax of The Two Towers is the battle of Helm's Deep - a 30-minute spectacle that features the siege of a seemingly impregnable stone fortress by an army of 10,000 creatures of Sauruman (Christopher Lee). Inside that fortress is a small force of several hundred humans and elves, led by Aragorn, Theoden, Legolas, and Gimli. Although the attack occupies only a dozen pages of Tolkien's novel, Jackson has transformed it into the centerpiece of the film - an amazing, heart-stopping battle against impossible odds. And, while a huge special effects contribution is needed to make the battle such an awesome feast for the eyes, Jackson never lets the CGI work overwhelm the human element of what's going on, and there are plenty of scenes in which costumes, set design, and makeup enflame our imaginations, not computer work.

Jackson has added dashes of mirth and romance to the film - two elements in short supply in the novel. Most of the humor, which is decidedly low-key, involves Gimli, who occasionally seems to be around as much for comic relief as anything else. For example, in the middle of the battle of Helm's Deep, he is infuriated that his number of kills can't keep pace with Legolas'. On the romantic front, Aragorn, who is promised to the elven princess Arwen (Liv Tyler), finds himself the object of attention for Theoden's niece, Eowyn (Miranda Otto). This sets up a triangle.

The Two Towers starts out a little slowly, but the rousing second half, which gathers momentum like a boulder racing downhill, will leave audiences craving more when the end credits roll. Combined, The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers represent one of the most engrossing and engaging six-hour segments of cinema I have ever enjoyed. If the final third of the puzzle is the equal of the first two, this will go down as one of the crowning achievements of cinema. Like its predecessor, The Two Towers is a great motion picture, and not to be missed by anyone who appreciates fantasy adventure.… Expand
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CinemaBlendMay 6, 2015
If there is a primary quality needed to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings to the screen, it is vision - an attribute possessed in abundance by director Peter Jackson. In more than 100 years of motion pictures, few cinematicIf there is a primary quality needed to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings to the screen, it is vision - an attribute possessed in abundance by director Peter Jackson. In more than 100 years of motion pictures, few cinematic campaigns of this magnitude have been mounted. Not only has Jackson faced the daunting task of creating and populating an entirely new world based on Tolkien's blueprint, but he has contended with the real-word rigors of a two-year shooting schedule and an initially nervous group of purse string holders.

The popular and critical success of The Fellowship of the Ring vindicated Jackson's perseverance. Nevertheless, even as the Oscar nominations came pouring in, the director was moving on. The plaudits heaped upon the first installment would lose their luster if either of the succeeding episodes, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, failed to live up to expectations. And, considering the high ground occupied by The Fellowship of the Ring, the bar would be at an astronomical altitude for the other movies.

Of the three pieces of the Middle Earth puzzle, The Two Towers is the one with the biggest handicap. It is afflicted with the "middle chapter syndrome" - an inherent obstacle for the second episode of any trilogy. The Two Towers has no real beginning or end. (This is as true of the book as it is of the movie.) It takes situations and characters introduced in The Fellowship of the Ring and prepares them for The Return of the King. The trick is to immerse audiences "in the moment" and keep them from looking ahead - a daunting task, to be sure, but one that Jackson is up to.

In nearly every way that counts, The Two Towers is The Fellowship of the Ring's equal. In terms of tone, pacing, character development, plot advancement, and visual splendor, there is no drop-off. More importantly, the continuity is seamless (one advantage of filming the trilogy as a single project), allowing a viewer familiar with the first movie to flow effortlessly into the second. Of course, therein lies a drawback, as well. The Two Towers cannot stand on its own. Familiarity with The Fellowship of the Ring is not just advisable, it is mandatory. Anyone attempting to watch The Two Towers without having seen (or read) the first installment is headed for confusion and disillusionment.

Jackson has added dashes of mirth and romance to the film - two elements in short supply in the novel. Most of the humor, which is decidedly low-key, involves Gimli, who occasionally seems to be around as much for comic relief as anything else. For example, in the middle of the battle of Helm's Deep, he is infuriated that his number of kills can't keep pace with Legolas'. On the romantic front, Aragorn, who is promised to the elven princess Arwen (Liv Tyler), finds himself the object of attention for Theoden's niece, Eowyn (Miranda Otto). This sets up a triangle.

The Two Towers starts out a little slowly, but the rousing second half, which gathers momentum like a boulder racing downhill, will leave audiences craving more when the end credits roll. Combined, The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers represent one of the most engrossing and engaging six-hour segments of cinema I have ever enjoyed. If the final third of the puzzle is the equal of the first two, this will go down as one of the crowning achievements of cinema. Like its predecessor, The Two Towers is a great motion picture, and not to be missed by anyone who appreciates fantasy adventure.… Expand
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CinemaSinsMay 9, 2015
If there is a primary quality needed to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings to the screen, it is vision - an attribute possessed in abundance by director Peter Jackson. In more than 100 years of motion pictures, few cinematicIf there is a primary quality needed to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings to the screen, it is vision - an attribute possessed in abundance by director Peter Jackson. In more than 100 years of motion pictures, few cinematic campaigns of this magnitude have been mounted. Not only has Jackson faced the daunting task of creating and populating an entirely new world based on Tolkien's blueprint, but he has contended with the real-word rigors of a two-year shooting schedule and an initially nervous group of purse string holders.

The popular and critical success of The Fellowship of the Ring vindicated Jackson's perseverance. Nevertheless, even as the Oscar nominations came pouring in, the director was moving on. The plaudits heaped upon the first installment would lose their luster if either of the succeeding episodes, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, failed to live up to expectations. And, considering the high ground occupied by The Fellowship of the Ring, the bar would be at an astronomical altitude for the other movies.

Of the three pieces of the Middle Earth puzzle, The Two Towers is the one with the biggest handicap. It is afflicted with the "middle chapter syndrome" - an inherent obstacle for the second episode of any trilogy. The Two Towers has no real beginning or end. (This is as true of the book as it is of the movie.) It takes situations and characters introduced in The Fellowship of the Ring and prepares them for The Return of the King. The trick is to immerse audiences "in the moment" and keep them from looking ahead - a daunting task, to be sure, but one that Jackson is up to.

In nearly every way that counts, The Two Towers is The Fellowship of the Ring's equal. In terms of tone, pacing, character development, plot advancement, and visual splendor, there is no drop-off. More importantly, the continuity is seamless (one advantage of filming the trilogy as a single project), allowing a viewer familiar with the first movie to flow effortlessly into the second. Of course, therein lies a drawback, as well. The Two Towers cannot stand on its own. Familiarity with The Fellowship of the Ring is not just advisable, it is mandatory. Anyone attempting to watch The Two Towers without having seen (or read) the first installment is headed for confusion and disillusionment.

Jackson has added dashes of mirth and romance to the film - two elements in short supply in the novel. Most of the humor, which is decidedly low-key, involves Gimli, who occasionally seems to be around as much for comic relief as anything else. For example, in the middle of the battle of Helm's Deep, he is infuriated that his number of kills can't keep pace with Legolas'. On the romantic front, Aragorn, who is promised to the elven princess Arwen (Liv Tyler), finds himself the object of attention for Theoden's niece, Eowyn (Miranda Otto). This sets up a triangle.

The Two Towers starts out a little slowly, but the rousing second half, which gathers momentum like a boulder racing downhill, will leave audiences craving more when the end credits roll. Combined, The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers represent one of the most engrossing and engaging six-hour segments of cinema I have ever enjoyed. If the final third of the puzzle is the equal of the first two, this will go down as one of the crowning achievements of cinema. Like its predecessor, The Two Towers is a great motion picture, and not to be missed by anyone who appreciates fantasy adventure.… Expand
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CinemassacreMar 13, 2016
After venturing forth from paradise to traverse Middle-earth last year, Frodo & Co. push closer to hell in “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.” The middle section of director Peter Jackson’s prodigious adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epicAfter venturing forth from paradise to traverse Middle-earth last year, Frodo & Co. push closer to hell in “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.” The middle section of director Peter Jackson’s prodigious adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy of good and evil is in some respects a more impressive film than its well received predecessor. Marked by nonstop conflict and a gargantuan climactic battle that Akira Kurosawa would have envied, the new picture has a sharper narrative focus and a livelier sense of forward movement than did the more episodic “Fellowship.” There can be no doubt that the vast majority of the worldwide public that gave the first entry an $860 worldwide gross will return for this amply satisfying second serving of fantastical adventure.

Certainly there can be few films so replete with images of death and portents of doom as is “The Two Towers.” At virtually every step, the mostly separated main characters are threatened with extinction, and looming over all is the specter of the gathering army of the dark wizard Saruman, whose victory would eliminate the last remaining bastion of significant resistance to his quest for total dominance over Middle-earth.

“It’s getting heavier,” laments Frodo (Elijah Wood) about the Ring to his genial companion Sam (Sean Astin) as they make their way across some imposing mountains en route to the dreaded Mordor, the only place the Ring can be destroyed so as to prevent the Dark Lord Sauron from establishing an empire of evil. The two Hobbits aren’t alone for long, however, as they apprehend the strange, vaguely threatening but ultimately pathetic creature named Gollum that’s been following them and now offers to guide them to Mordor.

But Gollum is an unsettling critter to have around. Naked save for a diaper-like loincloth, fidgety, skinny but large of hands, feet and skull, with strings of black hair and bulging, haunted blue eyes, Gollum looks like a preternatural Peter Lorre, a permanently scared and worried soul who’s compellingly revealed later on to be a hopeless schizophrenic, one twisted by his previous experience as a Ring bearer. “Acted” initially by Andy Serkis and subsequently reworked into exaggerated humanoid form via a dexterous CGI makeover, Gollum is a startling creation that constitutes one of the film’s major talking points.

All the same, this odd group doesn’t actually get very far in “The Two Towers,” as matters focus more on the heroic efforts of the warriors Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli the Dwarf (John Rhys-Davies) to help King Theoden of Rohan (Bernard Hill) in his seemingly hopeless defense of Rohan against Saruman’s army of 10,000 specially bred fighting beasts. All things considered, the handsome Aragorn would rather be back with his lady love, Arwen (Liv Tyler), but when duty calls, a man such as he has no choice.

Throughout, the film intercuts among a trio of story strands, the third recounting the strange detour of Frodo’s errant pals Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd) into Fangorn Forest, where they are snatched up by an ancient walking-and-talking tree called Treebeard (wonderfully voiced by the busy Rhys-Davies), who takes his own sweet time deciding what to do with the anxious Hobbits.

Without pausing to recap past action, Jackson and his co-screenwriters Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Stephen Sinclair (the latter a new addition to the “Fellowship” trio) pick things up where they left off a year ago, and audiences will at once settle in for the yarn’s continuation in full confidence that there will be no let-down in storytelling sweep and spectacle.

Intrigue is rife in Rohan, where the king has been made into an impotent dodderer by venomous court adviser Wormtongue (Brad Dourif), who’s a spy for Saruman (Christopher Lee). All looks lost until Gandalf (Ian McKellen), who, after a fiery demise has been resurrected in angelic all-white glory, turns up to restore the king to his younger former self. Wormtongue is duly banished, while the king’s lovely niece, Eowyn (Miranda Otto), makes heavy eye contact with Aragorn.

Because of the pressure of momentous events and the lessened need for expository character delineation, the dialogue this time around tends toward the utilitarian and declamatory; with hardly an alteration, the very same words, given a different spin by the likes of John Cleese or Michael Palin, could be quite funny. But the grim mood established by the clouds of war and the muted blues, greens, grays and earth tones of Andrew Lesnie’s grand but mobile cinematography keep the proceedings sober as King Theoden and his people abandon their homes for the presumed safety of a mighty fortress, Helm’s Deep.

Thesps from “Fellowship” continue ably in the same vein here, and such newcomers as Otto, Hill, Dourif and Serkis add welcome new interest and flavor. Joining the behind-the-scenes crew are new editors Michael Horton and Jabez Olssen.… Expand
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MovieMasterEdMar 22, 2016
If there is a primary quality needed to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings to the screen, it is vision - an attribute possessed in abundance by director Peter Jackson. In more than 100 years of motion pictures, few cinematicIf there is a primary quality needed to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings to the screen, it is vision - an attribute possessed in abundance by director Peter Jackson. In more than 100 years of motion pictures, few cinematic campaigns of this magnitude have been mounted. Not only has Jackson faced the daunting task of creating and populating an entirely new world based on Tolkien's blueprint, but he has contended with the real-word rigors of a two-year shooting schedule and an initially nervous group of purse string holders.

The popular and critical success of The Fellowship of the Ring vindicated Jackson's perseverance. Nevertheless, even as the Oscar nominations came pouring in, the director was moving on. The plaudits heaped upon the first installment would lose their luster if either of the succeeding episodes, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, failed to live up to expectations. And, considering the high ground occupied by The Fellowship of the Ring, the bar would be at an astronomical altitude for the other movies.

Of the three pieces of the Middle Earth puzzle, The Two Towers is the one with the biggest handicap. It is afflicted with the "middle chapter syndrome" - an inherent obstacle for the second episode of any trilogy. The Two Towers has no real beginning or end. (This is as true of the book as it is of the movie.) It takes situations and characters introduced in The Fellowship of the Ring and prepares them for The Return of the King. The trick is to immerse audiences "in the moment" and keep them from looking ahead - a daunting task, to be sure, but one that Jackson is up to.

In nearly every way that counts, The Two Towers is The Fellowship of the Ring's equal. In terms of tone, pacing, character development, plot advancement, and visual splendor, there is no drop-off. More importantly, the continuity is seamless (one advantage of filming the trilogy as a single project), allowing a viewer familiar with the first movie to flow effortlessly into the second. Of course, therein lies a drawback, as well. The Two Towers cannot stand on its own. Familiarity with The Fellowship of the Ring is not just advisable, it is mandatory. Anyone attempting to watch The Two Towers without having seen (or read) the first installment is headed for confusion and disillusionment.

Jackson has added dashes of mirth and romance to the film - two elements in short supply in the novel. Most of the humor, which is decidedly low-key, involves Gimli, who occasionally seems to be around as much for comic relief as anything else. For example, in the middle of the battle of Helm's Deep, he is infuriated that his number of kills can't keep pace with Legolas'. On the romantic front, Aragorn, who is promised to the elven princess Arwen (Liv Tyler), finds himself the object of attention for Theoden's niece, Eowyn (Miranda Otto). This sets up a triangle.

The Two Towers starts out a little slowly, but the rousing second half, which gathers momentum like a boulder racing downhill, will leave audiences craving more when the end credits roll. Combined, The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers represent one of the most engrossing and engaging six-hour segments of cinema I have ever enjoyed. If the final third of the puzzle is the equal of the first two, this will go down as one of the crowning achievements of cinema. Like its predecessor, The Two Towers is a great motion picture, and not to be missed by anyone who appreciates fantasy adventure.… Expand
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MovieMasterEddyApr 17, 2016
Certainly there can be few films so replete with images of death and portents of doom as is “The Two Towers.” At virtually every step, the mostly separated main characters are threatened with extinction, and looming over all is the specter ofCertainly there can be few films so replete with images of death and portents of doom as is “The Two Towers.” At virtually every step, the mostly separated main characters are threatened with extinction, and looming over all is the specter of the gathering army of the dark wizard Saruman, whose victory would eliminate the last remaining bastion of significant resistance to his quest for total dominance over Middle-earth.

“It’s getting heavier,” laments Frodo (Elijah Wood) about the Ring to his genial companion Sam (Sean Astin) as they make their way across some imposing mountains en route to the dreaded Mordor, the only place the Ring can be destroyed so as to prevent the Dark Lord Sauron from establishing an empire of evil. The two Hobbits aren’t alone for long, however, as they apprehend the strange, vaguely threatening but ultimately pathetic creature named Gollum that’s been following them and now offers to guide them to Mordor.

But Gollum is an unsettling critter to have around. Naked save for a diaper-like loincloth, fidgety, skinny but large of hands, feet and skull, with strings of black hair and bulging, haunted blue eyes, Gollum looks like a preternatural Peter Lorre, a permanently scared and worried soul who’s compellingly revealed later on to be a hopeless schizophrenic, one twisted by his previous experience as a Ring bearer. “Acted” initially by Andy Serkis and subsequently reworked into exaggerated humanoid form via a dexterous CGI makeover, Gollum is a startling creation that constitutes one of the film’s major talking points.

All the same, this odd group doesn’t actually get very far in “The Two Towers,” as matters focus more on the heroic efforts of the warriors Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli the Dwarf (John Rhys-Davies) to help King Theoden of Rohan (Bernard Hill) in his seemingly hopeless defense of Rohan against Saruman’s army of 10,000 specially bred fighting beasts. All things considered, the handsome Aragorn would rather be back with his lady love, Arwen (Liv Tyler), but when duty calls, a man such as he has no choice.

Throughout, the film intercuts among a trio of story strands, the third recounting the strange detour of Frodo’s errant pals Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd) into Fangorn Forest, where they are snatched up by an ancient walking-and-talking tree called Treebeard (wonderfully voiced by the busy Rhys-Davies), who takes his own sweet time deciding what to do with the anxious Hobbits.

Without pausing to recap past action, Jackson and his co-screenwriters Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Stephen Sinclair (the latter a new addition to the “Fellowship” trio) pick things up where they left off a year ago, and audiences will at once settle in for the yarn’s continuation in full confidence that there will be no let-down in storytelling sweep and spectacle.

Because of the pressure of momentous events and the lessened need for expository character delineation, the dialogue this time around tends toward the utilitarian and declamatory; with hardly an alteration, the very same words, given a different spin by the likes of John Cleese or Michael Palin, could be quite funny. But the grim mood established by the clouds of war and the muted blues, greens, grays and earth tones of Andrew Lesnie’s grand but mobile cinematography keep the proceedings sober as King Theoden and his people abandon their homes for the presumed safety of a mighty fortress, Helm’s Deep.

After a haunting march across the Dead Marshes, beautifully realized by production designer Grant Major and his team, Frodo, Sam and Gollum are captured by Gondor leader Faramir (David Wenham), which effectively sidelines them for most of the remainder of the picture. Over in the forest, the dawdling Treebeard eventually calls a conference of his branchy brethren; when the ambulatory ancient trees at the last minute decide to take action, it’s quite a sight to see.

But the final half-hour is largely and rightly given over to the battle at Helm’s Deep, an event that never could have been presented as vividly or on such a scale in the pre-CGI era. Jackson stages the logistics with admirable clarity; Saruman’s Uruk-hai soldiers, ferocious hulks that are half-men, half-monsters, gather in such numbers on the plains that death seems certain for everyone inside the heavy stone fort. Heroics abound on the parts of Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli, with the latter’s bemused reactions in the face of repeated endangerment a continued source of humor. A promised deus ex machina arrives in the form of Gandalf, but while the battle may be won, the war against the occupants of the titular towers, Saruman and Sauron, remains to be pursued a year hence.

Once again, Howard Shore’s vigorous score, seemingly somewhat altered and darkened, and sans the Enya contributions, provides valuable support.

All the same, it’s hard to imagine a much better version of this material onscreen.… Expand
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TheSpideyReviewFeb 5, 2018
Not as spectacle as the first, the sequel expands on the characters. It also gives new locations and characters that are important to the plot. Also it continues to show how dangerous the ring can be by showing how it's affecting him and 1Not as spectacle as the first, the sequel expands on the characters. It also gives new locations and characters that are important to the plot. Also it continues to show how dangerous the ring can be by showing how it's affecting him and 1 other character (don't know if it's a spoiler to say).… Expand
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MarvelJoeJan 15, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imma be honest: I wasn't sure to choose between 8 or 9 score for this film. It's a really good movie and the whole story was building up for the third movie. The battle at the castle and taking over Isegard (sorry if I spell that wrong) is arguably the best scene in this movie.… Expand
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StavNeuseJul 17, 2018
The performances better, the cinematography better, and the acting better. I mean, what more can you ask from the second movie of a trilogy. That battle scene at the end was priceless, I mean, just genius directing and performances.
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BruterakeSep 11, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Luta boa da porra diversão dando pico nesses filme ta maluco n consigo conceber quem viu isso quando lançou devia ser a coisa mais incrível do mundo.… Expand
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TheSikvelOct 14, 2021
This part is as beautiful as the previous one, but I liked this one better. In general, everything is the same as in the first film, only larger and more interesting]
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JohnnyYouHitMeAug 10, 2022
Probably the best of the bunch. Mainly because we got so much of Christopher Lee and Bernard Hill. Jackson deserves credit for the way he handled the Rohirrim. It would've been so easy to make them generic, lowest common denominator 'VikingsProbably the best of the bunch. Mainly because we got so much of Christopher Lee and Bernard Hill. Jackson deserves credit for the way he handled the Rohirrim. It would've been so easy to make them generic, lowest common denominator 'Vikings on horses', but instead he stayed true to how Tolkien wrote them. In the extended version Eowyn even sings a lament for her dead brother in Old English, which was specially written for this movie. Helm's Deep is my favourite part of all three movies, so 8/10… Expand
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ZegilgameshDec 28, 2012
It drags at time, and isn't as complete as the first, but the Two Towers is nothing short of breathtakingly awesome, and will satisfy any fan of the franchise and gives us new characters (like the irreplaceable Gollum) for us to ponder at.
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sanyrubDec 8, 2013
Great follow up. Like most people are saying this one is more action packed. But that makes it slightly worse than the first one, which had more heart and introduced us to this magical world. Battles get too long at times. Overall it´s veryGreat follow up. Like most people are saying this one is more action packed. But that makes it slightly worse than the first one, which had more heart and introduced us to this magical world. Battles get too long at times. Overall it´s very good. We get to really discover Gollum (one of the biggest stars of the show obviously) and Frodo and Sam´s scenes keep being great and heart warming. One of the battle scenes is truly epic and beautiful. Still, the last chapter is the best.… Expand
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mds03Apr 14, 2013
I really did like this movie and the 3 hour runtime wasn't a big problem in this one because it kept you entertained the whole time. The absolute best part about The Two Towers is the special effects and the combat sequences. I was obsessedI really did like this movie and the 3 hour runtime wasn't a big problem in this one because it kept you entertained the whole time. The absolute best part about The Two Towers is the special effects and the combat sequences. I was obsessed with this series for quite a while because it naturally draws people to it that like movies that are about adventures and trust me, it's quite an adventure.… Expand
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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021
I also share the opinion that its the worst of the trilogy. Nevertheless it has many memorable and amazing scenes.
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liamexeOct 13, 2022
The technically flawless second edition of the Lord of the Rings trilogy is the best representation of the Middle Earth world available. In this grand conflict between good and evil, the characters offer the audience a lot to cling onto asThe technically flawless second edition of the Lord of the Rings trilogy is the best representation of the Middle Earth world available. In this grand conflict between good and evil, the characters offer the audience a lot to cling onto as well. In this episode, Frodo and Sam continue their search for Moldor in order to destroy the ring, and they are using technology to follow Gollum, who is portrayed by Andy Serkis. We follow a few Hobbits and their tree companions, a few other fellowship members as they attempt to aid Gondor in fending off its foes, and the ascent of the wizard of Gondorf in a few of the side stories. The stories all flow together and have the same good against evil theme.… Expand
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KidR.Dec 19, 2002
The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers is, as a movie, enjoyable. The special effects are spectacular, to the extent that fully CG characters, such as Gollum, seemed entirely real and natural. As an interpretation of Tolkien's novel, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers is, as a movie, enjoyable. The special effects are spectacular, to the extent that fully CG characters, such as Gollum, seemed entirely real and natural. As an interpretation of Tolkien's novel, however, this picture is very poor. In particularity, certain characters have been altered beyond recognition, and certain events have been changed without valid reason. Although I understand that certain sequences couldn't be filmed due to time constraints, there was absolutely NO reason for Peter Jackson to exclude crucial scenes from the book, only to replace them with senseless scenes of his own conception. The ending sequence at Osgiliath is a particularly egregious example.… Expand
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Aaron_WassermanMay 31, 2016
I am not the biggest Lord of the Rings fan, so I don't go crazy over these movies. This one really bored me and just seemed like the unnecessary middle chapter, it does have great acting, set pieces, visuals, costumes, and battles. But thoseI am not the biggest Lord of the Rings fan, so I don't go crazy over these movies. This one really bored me and just seemed like the unnecessary middle chapter, it does have great acting, set pieces, visuals, costumes, and battles. But those things can only rise this movie so far...… Expand
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EssenceOfSugarDec 10, 2012
This somehow did not work for me. If this was supposed to be serious, it was verging on the ridiculous. I could excuse the first one for a little low-brow humour considering it didn
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RuisertTheMadJan 18, 2003
[***Potential Spoilers***] I loved the stunning cinematography and mountain vistas, I'd bet Jackson could do some wonderful tourism films for New Zealand, something a little less ambitious... Another thing that I liked was Gimli's[***Potential Spoilers***] I loved the stunning cinematography and mountain vistas, I'd bet Jackson could do some wonderful tourism films for New Zealand, something a little less ambitious... Another thing that I liked was Gimli's line about dwarf wives and Aragorn's comment about the beards. It's true to the story, but it is information that's in the book, and inserted in such a way as to develop the history that otherwise would be hard to translate to a film. I wish they'd done some of that during all the travel sequences. And the cgi Gollum was pretty well done technically, but watered down scriptwise, and the (gollum,gollum) was overdone. (Fisssssh!) ...... Other than those points, it was horrible. Horrible. A lot of it boils down to some bad decision making, I think - hiring Liv Tyler for what is not just a bit part, but a minor bit part. I love her in the role, but it's extravagant unless you do as was done and rewrite major portions of the story to justify the expense. Another bad decision was building the set for Edoras. Why? For 3 or 4 scenes? What a waste. But the unforgiveable sin is the complete altering of the story line. Someone earlier mentioned pandering to your typical movie-goer's sensibilities, like not sending the women, children and old men to Dunharrow. Or Leg - O - Lamb skateboarding down the stairs shooting orcs on the way. Please. Then there's the whole loony Aragorn/Arwen sequence. Did someone really think this was an improvement over the book's storyline? Send me some of whatever it was you were taking when you made that decision, ok? Instead, we could have had the wonderful scene in Isengard where Gandalf masters Saruman with mere words and not the ludicrous pyrotechnics we were bothered with in the FotR movie. Or to quote from the TT itself 'Wizards are subtle and quick to anger'. Subtle. I'll bet that's even defined in dictionaries in New Zealand. The part I'm referring to is where Gandalf is talking to Saruman in the tower, and Saruman refuses the offer to mend his evil ways and still help, in some small way, those he was sent to help. Then Gandalf says 'Saruman, your staff is broken.', and it breaks, and his power is broken by the same force that reincarnated Gandalf. Subtle, but very dramatic if done right. And why precious, oh why, did they decide to change Halbarad and Aragorn's other Ranger kin into elfses, and then kill Halbarad in Helm's deep instead of later? Why? I'd have thought it much cooler to see riders that even the horsemen of Rohan knew were the better. One of the most dramatic moments in the second book, I think. Lastly, the final ton of hay that breaks this camel's back is the Osgiliath sequence. Faramir deciding to take Frodo to Minas Tirith, instead of showing his better intuition about the ring and allowing them to continue. Frodo offering the Ring to the Nazdrool, right there where there's no real defense to prevent it being taken. I've often wondered if the writers didn't have bad dreams after reading the Cliff Notes of the Reader's Digest Condensed Version for Dummies of the Two Towers and felt the need to rewrite it. I mean, do you really believe a commitee of people I've never heard of before could possibly re-write something that's sold millions of copies over almost 50 years and improve it? Didn't they understand that the whole game was won or lost on keeping the Ring's location and more important, final destination secret? The way the book plays it, Sauron thinks the Ring is in Aragorn's hand after he shows himself as Isildur's heir with the reforged sword that took the Ring. Now obviously I'm one of those that have read the trilogy more than once, which is saying something. I've read tons of books, but not many rate one re-reading, but I've read these more than I can count. Despite that, I can't quite imagine it real enough. I want to see it just like I've read it, or as close as humanly possible. I know it's difficult translating a book into a movie, and we're talking one book, not 3. I have to give the guys credit for being crazy enough to try and pull this off. They certainly did better than the Ralph Bakshi animated movie that only did about the first half of the story. But I was very disappointed by the sudden complete departure from the story in this movie. I had problems with the first one, but they didn't ruin the movie for me. But I'm still glad I went to a matinee and only paid 2.50 to see this dog. … Expand
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