[wordup] Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers

[Adam Shand]

I'm not sure movie reviews are really what this list is about but how 
could I not post Colin's review when he wrote it specially for us? :-)

Adam.

From: Colin Dabritz <colin at dabritz.org>

I promisied Adam a short review after seeing the midnight screening. 
There will probably be some spoilers here for those of you who haven't 
read the books, so read the books before you watch the movie..

Overall I found it better than the first movie, but it isn't something 
that should be watched without the first movie (and preferably the 
books) as a reference.  The plot moved quickly, jumping between several 
different sub-plots.  Despite the tension the second movie is steeped 
in, there were plenty of humorous moments to break the utter scilence in 
the theater.

The second book brings on many tough cinimatic challanges, such as
golum/smeagol 's internal conflict, and the ents, all of which Peter 
Jackson handled masterfully.  Both were digitally rendered and done 
quite well, although there is still something missing, it is becoming 
harder and harder to place it.  The battle of helms deep is something 
worth witnessing again and again.  It puts to shame every other mideviel 
battle I have ever seen on film.  And this was the small battle.  The 
charichers grew, and relationships deepend.  You can feel the situation 
resting on the edge.

I'm going to probably see it again later this week.  I think we may have 
a contender for movie of the year.  And as I walked out of the theater 
this morning, I couldn't help but think how far away it is until The 
Return of the King.

-Colin Dabritz
Colin at dabritz.org