The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers

“The Lord of the Rings : The Two Towers” is the second part of the trilogy. The movie was released in 2002, one year later after the first part. After the success of the first part, there were high expectations from the sequel and boy it delivered massively. Based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s book, the movie continues from where it left in the first part with all characters playing their part in destroying the ring which holds the key to power.  The director and producer have left no stone unturned to make this an epic saga.

 

The anecdote continues with Frodo and Sam on their journey to Mount Doom in Mordor. On their way they find Gollum, who deceits them and tries to break their friendship to attain the ring. You feel pity for what the ring has done to Gollum but also praise the fact that Sam and Frodo stick to each other. Friendship is rather a powerful weapon indeed. Other side of the story, you find Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas continue their quest to help the city of Rohan and fight against Sarumon. Merry and Pippin meet Treebeard and bring the fight to Isildur.

 

Okay a lot of characters to remember, but if you have watched the first part you know all of them. And indeed, second part is worthy and gives total justice to its name. The part is full of darkness and ends that way. Sam and Frodo fight against each other because of Gollum, the ring hanging in balance. The fight at the Helm’s Deep is one of the most satisfying displays of action sequences. Considering 2002, it surely gives you goosebumps.

 

Peter Jackson makes a noteworthy entrance for Gandalf – the Wandering wizard who had fallen and which seemed an end to his character. The acting as described in my earlier review of first part is superlative. The direction, music, cinematography, location for shoot - everything is just perfect.

 

(If you haven’t gone through the review of first part, go through our blog)

 

The movie moves ahead and reaches a bitter sweet conclusion with plot laid for third and final part of the trilogy! A noteworthy mention to the CGI effects used and a new technology motion capture work was first used during this movie. This involves computer generated character being brought to life – ones used in Avatar. Hence, it was a turnaround.

 

Another IMDB classic and if you have survived the first part this is a must watch. An age old classic with great story, better direction and the best execution makes this a treat for every fantasy lover.

 

The movie is again 3 hours long (4 hours in extended version), but once you set in motion, the movie ends like a whisker. Available on Netflix as well as Hotstar, just go ahead and don’t miss this acquaintance of the fantasy realm of LOTR.

 

This first part focused on the ring and the character of Sauron, the deceit and his hunger for power while this part brings other characters in development and also defines power on the good side. A lot has already been spoken and number don’t lie so the positive reviews of this trilogy makes this a must watch.