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Summary: 2002's Best Film!
Review: This movie overwhelmed me in every way. It was quite simply the most fantastic film of 2002. It also beats out it's predecessor, The Fellowship Of The Ring, and that movie was brilliant as well. There is so much to enjoy in this movie, and though it is rip-roaringly entertaining, it also brings much intensity and subtlety to the story, so we care about the outcome of events and what happens to the characters. I am a reviewer who hasn't yet read the books (though some day I hope I have the patience to read the apparently brilliant works of Tolkien) so I am finding the story unpredictable and amazing as it goes along. If you're looking for a reviewer who knows what happens in the long run, then go down the page more and find one. I'm reviewing the movie, not the book.The thing that makes The Two Towers a masterpiece is its amazing ability to mix stunning how-...-did-they-do-that action sequences while also bringing us closer to the characters and making them more developed. The battle at Helms Deep is the most intense, amazingly produced and brilliant action sequence we're likely to see this decade. And wasn't it amazing how the writers managed to develop Arwen (Liv Tyler) further than they did in the first movie in a matter of about 7 MINUTES? An amazing achievement. Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli have to work together and their faith is also developed and questioned throughout the feature. Frodo is being more drawn into the ring and Sam is becoming more than the companion. All of these things are acted very well, and the character developments brilliant, but it's none of these characters who are developed the most in this movie. In fact, the character who we explore most in TTT wasn't even in the first movie - GOLLUM. He is an amazing character. Andy Serkis did much of his scenes himself before they were visualed up, and he deserves a Best Supporting Actor award at any ceremony this year. He was just incredible! He made Gollum a threatening but also loveable and sympathetic character to indentify with. It's also noted that the movie's best scene is obviously Gollum/Smeagol's conversation - this is the most character developing scene of any movie so far in 2002. What an amazing scene! That scene is also followed up for "BEST TTT SCENE" by Legolas so cooly jumping on a horse just before battle (see it to believe it), Gandalf getting Saruman out of King Theodon and obviously the battle at Helm's Deep, which will most definitely go down in history as one of the most amazing sequences ever put to film. Almost everything about TTT is better than FOTR - more action, better acting, better special effects and much better writing. All of these elements combined make a modern classic. The music is also much better here, and the Celtan quality to the Rohan theme is awesome. If you're one of the, say, about, 5 PEOPLE, who hasn't seen this amazing piece of film yet - rush to your local multiplex NOW. I am also faithful that Jackson and crew will be able to produce an even more amazing DVD than FOTR - if that's possible!
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Summary: The Two Towers is Amazing
Review: Although this movie is not as good as the first, The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers is amazing. Winner of 2 Acadamy Awards (Nominated for 6) this movie is definatly worth buying. This movie leaves off exactly were the first one left off. Peter Jackson (the director) made this trilogy as if it were one movie, rather than three. Go out and buy this movie.
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Summary: To the purists...WARNING: SPOILERS INCLUDED
Review: On December 18, 2002, I was at the movie theatre to see the opening of The Two Towers. Being a Tolkien fan, I feel that movie adaptations are usually [bad], because they stray so far from the books. After seeing what Jackson did with Fellowship, I had high hopes for the Two Towers. Tolkien fans/purists will understand me when I say that my jaw dropped to the floor when the Elves showed up at Helm's Deep, Faramir said, "The ring will go to Gondor," and when the Ents decided not to go to war, and then 'hastily' changed their minds at the last minute. To those of you unfamiliar with the novels, I'll just say that these three events occurred exactly the opposite in the movie of the way they occurred in the book. I was put out, and rather distraught with Two Towers having seen the amazing degree to which Jackson had adapted Fellowship. Certainly, the first movie left out parts of the book, but other than the minor character change (Glorfindel/Arwen), I don't remember things happening exactly opposite to the way they did in the book. I felt like the few things that Jackson left out and omitted in the first movie did not change the themes from Tolkien's work, whereas the changes in The Two Towers did. However, after seeing The Two Towers a second time, then a third time, and finally a fourth time, my opinions have changed. I realized that the movie adaptation was just that: an adaptation, not a photocopy of the book put onto film. I also realized that the things changed only changed temporarily, not permanently. In The Lord of the Rings books, Tolkien has nearly 2000 pages (not including appendices) to completely develop his characters. Characters are made interesting by the degree to which they change. That being said, Tolkien's character's dynamism is far more subtle than Jackson's, but that is simply the way a movie works: the action is much quicker than in a book. When Faramir decides to take the ring, I thought his character was ruined...but then I changed my mind. In order to emphasize Faramir's doubt and final resolution, they had him change his mind after a great conflict. In the end, his character has the same mindset as Faramir's character has in the book. In the book, Tolkien emphasizes that the time of the Elves is over, and that the age of men is soon to begin. Thus, he has them win the Battle of Helm's deep by themselves (not outnumbered too terribly). When I first saw the elves at Helm's deep, I thought that that emphasis on the strength of men was ruined. But, if you look closely, there are no elves left in the morning...only the men lasted the night, and only the men led the final charge that won the battle. And, also, if you go back and read the books, the Ents do change their minds rather quickly, and they do resolve at first (at entmoot) not to go to war. Purists: remember, it's not the books. It's a movie. And, the movie does a darned good job of emphasizing the themes of the book; it just employs different devices to obtain that emphasis. From a Tolkien fan's standpoint, The Two Towers was just as good as The Fellowship of the Ring. From a movie standpoint, this one was far better than the first. It has action, suspense, comic relief, drama, romance, and the best musical score of 2002. The acting and cinematography are brilliant: Jackson will go down in history as one of the greatest directors ever. With Fellowship, I was a purist, and I still am. But this movie is pure: pure movie-making genius. Tolkien is smiling in the Valinor...
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Summary: The King Of All Movies!
Review: "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" was the most amazing movie in the year 2002! It was the winner of three Bafta Awards (British Academy Awards), and two North American Academy Awards because it was a movie that has stunned, and amazed, audiences and critics around the world. "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is the prequel to this movie which was a brilliant movie back in the year 2001. But I like "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", it's sequel, a lot better. Now I cannot wait to see "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" the third, and final part, of "The Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy. It will be the best movie in the year 2003!
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Summary: The Best Movie Of 2002!
Review: Spectacular! "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" was indeed the best movie of 2002! It is filled with action, adventure, drama, romance, fantasy, and fun! The actors, and actresses, did a splendid job on acting. Director Peter Jackson, and his crew, deserves thousands of movie awards for making such a brilliant movie.
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Summary: Phenomenal!
Review: Critics are calling "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" a spectacular movie! It is the winner of five Film Critics Choice Awards, three Bafta Awards, and two Academy Awards. "This is the most phenomenal movie this year", says the critics at Time Magazine. And "This is the best fantasy movie that we have seen in decades", says the critics at Chicago Tribune. Audiences and critics across the globe are amazed at only one movie this year; and that's "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".
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Summary: Lord Of The Rings
Review: Lord Of The Rings The Two Towwers is the most amazing movie of the decade.It's full of action,romace and never ending excitment.I would recomend anyone who enjoys watching any type of movies.I hope you enjoy the show!
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Summary: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Review: This movie is spectacular! "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" was indeed the best movie of 2002! It is filled with action, adventure, drama, romance, fantasy, and fun! The actors, and actresses, did a splendid job on acting. Director Peter Jackson, and his crew, deserve thousands of movie awards for making such a brilliant movie. I recommend this movie to anyone when it is released in stores for DVD or VHS.
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Summary: A Feast to The Senses
Review: Lord of the Rings, the Two Towers, is one of the best cinema experiences I had in years, and proves to be more than a worthy sequel to the Fellowship, and this is coming from someone who has never read Tolkein, and no idea about the story and the sometimes confusing characters and names.
Nevertheless, it was mind boggling experience, a feast to my senses..Over three hours passed by as mere minutes, and by the end,I wanted more!
I think the biggest surprise of the Lord of the Rings franchise is the director Peter Jackson,
a New Zealander with a CV and style that can be best described as a cross between a funnier Cronenberg and a more subdued Waters, with films like Bad Taste, The Frighteners and heavenly Creatures, and suddenly he unleashes on the world the best movie trilogy since Star Wars in the late 70s.
I don't know whether the films would have come out the same with another director, but with Jackson he proves to be one of the most talented directors in the business today.
To be able to handle Tolkein is no easy task, yet to be able to film all the trilogy back to back with such technical,visual and scriptual command, is the result of undeniable strong talent.
Another aspect about the first two Lord of the Ring films, is the scenery! It is simply breathtaking. The New Zealand Tourist board is undoubtedly eternally grateful to Jackon to have provided them the best advertisement they can ever wish for. But the scenery is not merely a background series of postcards, it is rather an integral part of the film, and not since films like Deliverance or Black Robe, did the scenery play an important role in the story telling.
The final aspect I want to talk about is the end scene, The final battle.
With my over twenty years of avid movie watching, I can safely say that it is by far the best battle scene ever filmed!
It is mind boggling, using a combination of extras and digital trickery.
I can not wait for the third installement The Return of the King, and although i am going to be the first to buy The Fellowship when it is released on DVD, I too know that eventually the whole trilogy will be released as one package with so many extras, making it an essential buy of what is one of the best movie experiences of all time.
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Summary: It's Better Than The Movie "Chicago"
Review: Curses to the movie Chicago! The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is WAY better! Does the movie Chicago have action, adventure, drama, romance, fantasy, and fun COMBINED? No! It doesn't! Only The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and it's prequel, can offer that! Buy this movie on VHS or DVD when it comes out! It is amazing! Oh! And forget about what the Tolkien Purists say!
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