Interesteg What makes it different from others?

Softwing Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??

Edwin The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Darin One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

Grant Bullert "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" refuses to be overshadowed by its groundbreaking predecessor. It achieved the near impossible. Jackson's trilogy shows no signs of slowing down in the epic second installment.-Analysis of Notable Work- *Writing/Story/Directing: As the Fellowship heads in different directions, one would assume that things will start to get messy. Not so, the story stays well structured and strong. We delve deeper into the emotions of the characters, and we are introduced to more characters as well. All of which add to the plot and bring their own power to this legendary tale. Jackson meets the challenge head on and proves he is no fluke success story. He has an absolute command of the story, and brings us on a journey unlike any other. A true visionary, he brings to the screen what many thought was not possible. *Cinematography/Editing: Once again, Andrew Lesnie helps bring Middle-earth to life in an absolutely stunning manner. His movement of the camera and realistic lighting draws us into the action. The color palette is beautifully washed out, adding to the tone of hopelessness that our Fellowship faces. One could pause on almost any frame, and it would appear to be iconic. Few cinematographers have managed to achieve what Lesnie has mastered. The film editing is superb. The film moves effortlessly from story line to story line. The Helm's Deep sequences are some of the greatest battle scenes ever to be brought to screen, thanks to some of the best pacing of all time. *Dialogue/Acting: From epic monologues to intimate conversations, the dialogue is gripping in every scene. The story is propelled forward, and tension is heightened with each scene. So many characters are given so much power due to their commanding words they issue forth. The performances from all actors create such realism that it is easy to get lost in the world of Middle-earth and to think that these events are an actual part of history. Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, and others continue their strong roles in the series. Newcomers David Wenham, Bernard Hill, Brad Dourif, and more make fantastic additions to this legendary story. *Music/Sound: Once again, Howard Shore's work on the soundtrack makes it easy to get lost in Middle-earth. The music feels as if it came directly out of Tolkien's world. The addition of Rohan's theme is unforgettable. The sound design is a marvel once again. Never before has a battle on such a massive scale as that of Helm's Deep felt so real. We are again treated to original sounds created specifically for the world of Middle-earth. Most memorable are that of the Ent voices, Wargs, and Fell Beasts, as well as the return of the Nazgúl scream. *Production Design/Special Effects: The costume design and new set pieces match the prowess of those in "Fellowship." Helm's Deep, Fangorn, and Edoras are a marvel to behold. The costumes of the Rohirrim, Lothlórien Elves, and Uruk-hai are outstanding. Each has its own personal flair that gives itself an easily identifiable style. The make-up and hair-styling is also a major achievement. The visual effects are way ahead of its time. Never before has there been such a large and authentic looking army. The Ents are a technical masterpiece. The mixture of CGI and miniatures has never been used so effectively. *Conclusion: "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is simply too massive to properly analyze every aspect of it. What can be said, however, is that it is both a technical and narrative masterpiece, and one of the finest films ever made.

Wuchak RELEASED IN 2002 and directed by Peter Jackson, "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" adapts the second part of JRR Tolkien's popular fantasy trilogy about adventures on Middle-Earth. The surviving 'Fellowship' of the first film has been divided into three small groups for this one: The Hobbits Frodo and Sam (Elijah Wood and Sean Astin) team-up with the mad Gollum (Andy Serkis) to make their way to Mordor, but are captured by Faramir (David Wenham), the brother of the deceased Boromir. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas the Elf (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli the Dwarf (John Rhys-Davies) encounter the once-great King Theoden (Bernard Hill), who has fallen under the spell of Saruman (Christopher Lee) via his devious minion Grima Wormtongue (Brad Dourif). Meanwhile the Hobbits Pippin and Merry (Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan) try to enlist the help of huge tree creatures. Gandalf is also on hand (Ian McKellen). These story threads culminate in the great Battle at Helms Deep in the third hour. This three-hour fantasy/adventure starts out more engaging than the first film, which was laden by its overlong, convoluted and (for the most part) unnecessary prologue. Like that movie, the characters are colorful, the tale is imaginative, there's a lot of brutal action rounded out by quieter moments and everything LOOKS and SOUNDS great. Unfortunately, after the first act, Jackson opts for CGI porn (excessive use of CGI with the corresponding dizzying visual effects). The first film did this too, but this one ups the ante and so there's not as much spectacular New Zealand cinematography (i.e. real forests, mountains, rivers, etc.). If cartoony CGI is your thang then you'll likely appreciate this installment more than me. There are other problems: While the characters are imaginative, they're also shallow and rather dull, at least for mature people who require more depth to maintain their interest. Also, the wide-spanning (meandering) story with numerous characters and hard-to-remember names tends to be disengaging. I was never much captivated by the characters and their causes, although uber-fans of Tolkien might be. Another problem is the lack of prominent female protagonists. We have Miranda Otto as Éowyn, Théoden's niece, who falls in love with the noble Aragorn and that's about it, except for cameos by Liv Tyler as Arwen and Cate Blanchett as Galadriel. "Mythica: A Quest for Heroes" (2014) cost LESS THAN $100,000 to make, which is a mere fraction of the $94 million it cost to make this blockbuster and the filmmakers knew enough to include a couple of prominent babes as key protagonists in the story. Despite these negatives, "The Two Towers" was an ultra-ambitious undertaking and is a must for fantasy/adventure aficionados who liked the first movie. THE MOVIE RUNS 2 hours 59 minutes and was shot in New Zealand. GRADE: B-/C+

andrewroy-04316 The Two Towers steps up to the plate and delivers an even better movie than the first. The action scenes are exciting and very well done, and the cinematography, editing, CGI, and especially score were all phenomenal. One of my frustrations in the series in general is the lack of secondary themes beyond the pull and power of good/evil and the ring as a representation of power. However, I liked how the movie delved deeper into that dichotomy and did a great job of developing characters. I loved Serkis' work as Smeagol as well. The Two Towers does not drag at all and is riveting all the way through despite the long run time.

element-30764 A movie about walking? What a waste of time! This movie run time is just to long for me plus im only posting this review to clear my things to do on IMDb. So i looked for a movie i really dislike to bash it. The Lord of the rings series suck!