After seeing Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, I rushed to my computer to recommend that everyone see this movie. I thought it brilliant and beautiful. Why wouldn’t a person like it? How could anyone not like this piece of cinematic excellence? So, I was shocked when a few people said that they “didn’t get it”. So, I reminded myself of that as I sat down to watch Frodo (Elijah) and Sam (Sean) continue to try to get the dreaded ring to Mordor, while Gandalf (Ian), Aragorn (Viggo), Legolas (Orlando), Gimli (John), and the other hobbits engaged in battle with all sorts of dark enemies. I wanted to be fair to those who hadn’t gotten it the first time and appreciate the fact that some might not enjoy this type of film. It seemed a rather mature, objective stance, I thought.

So, looking through an objective lens, I can say that The Two Towers had a slight flaw, just as in the first, in its relatively slow start. Whew…It is really hard being impartial, sometimes. Wait a minute. Forget it! I cannot hold out any longer! This movie is even more fabulous than the first! Even with the switching back and forth between story lines, my excitement never wavered. It was incredible!! My palms were sweaty and my heart rate increased as I fought side-by-side with Aragorn to save mankind. We made a spectacular team! Oh my. That Viggo is something else. Anyway, all the main characters from The Fellowship, sans Boromir, were back and joined by a new group of would-be heroes, including King Theoden of Rohan (Bernard) and his niece Eowyn (Miranda). The best facet of Towers is the introduction of Gollum, the creepy creature who is intent on recovering his "Precious", the ring from Frodo and Sam. He simultaneously evokes repugnance and pity. Love him! Also, check out how they created the Treebeard and his crew, as well.

The cinematography was phenomenal and the battle scenes were so intense. This is not just a fantasy/adventure movie; it is so much more. The Lord of the Rings is a tale of friendship, courage, loyalty, fear, doubt, battle, victory, love, hate, humor, pain, beauty and faith. See it. Be absorbed within it, be transported by it, BE-come a part of it. It will be a wonderful ride!