Review of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) by Asher K — 25 Mar 2013
Trilogies take the greatest risk with the second chapter--you have neither a definite beginning nor end, so there is a lot more free reign to get really right or really wrong. If done right, the payoff is huge; case and point, the Dark Knight, Empire Strikes Back, and the Two Towers.
The movie has action aplenty, but the magic is found in the quieter moments, in Gollum/Smegol's (Oscar worthy and snubbed) schizophrenic discussions to Sam's 'Stories' speech. The characters' struggles and development are given front stage as the storm clouds gather for the war to decide the fate of Middle Earth.
Add in an Oscar Winning soundtrack introducing the french horn led Rohan theme, gorgeous cinematography in the most beautiful place on earth, and a fantastic cast, and this is a fitting middle chapter to the greatest cinematic fantasy adventure.
This review of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) was written by Asher K on 25 Mar 2013.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has generally received very positive reviews.
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