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Title: A much better view of Middle Earth than 2 Towers
Review: This movie so far outshines the second as to be in a different category. The fabulous sets, the superb casting and the amazing special effects are combined with a much finer appreciation for Tolkien's writing than was exhibited in The Two Towers. Most of the changes made to the story in this movie are for the purposes of pacing, and the characterizations come through as solid echoes of the characters in the book. Aragorn could be less diffident, Arwen less manly, but on the whole the movie offers a great taste of Tolkien's vision. The scene on the bridge of Khazad-dm is probably the finest. If you must watch the second movie, watch it first so you can come back to this one.
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