[Pookabunny]

Peter Jackson faces a challenge larger than most filmakers do. He's putting to screen a masterpiece story that took a genuis over 14 years to write. He is challenged to visually express what has mentally stimulated more people than any other book has ever done (besides the bible). PJ is subject to the opinions of a super vocal, very dedicated and eccentric fanbase. And for that all that, he has immense respect from me.<P>The Two Towers ROCKED. Yes, the story did divert from the books (and in many cases, REALLY OUT THERE diversions), but overall, I was thrilled with the outcome. I LOVED this film - and it's going to take a few more viewings for me to totally grasp what happened. I swear I missed a good portion of the film between tears - I've never cried so much during a movie!<P>The Two Towers was my favorite book in the series, and at times it pained me to see some of my favorite scenes deleted, or the characters behaving differently (I still can't figure out what the hell was up Faramir's a**). But, overall, the theme of the Towers was maintained - it's a story of darkness and unpreventable, eminent darkness. That's why I LOVE this story! It jacks people! It's crazy like that! And I believe it is essential to change certain things to communicate that on the screen - and to get people who didn't read the books (or understand them) a better grip of the tale.<P>Remember, movies and film and just two ways to express a story. I'm sure people would have issues with a mime interpretation of Lord of the Rings (even if it is 15 hours long and true to the story ). You know what, that was out of line. Mimes suck and need to die. Sorry about that <P>I'm a huge Tolkien fan, and a huge fan of the movies. I agree that the films divert, I agree that there are some unnecessary differences, but overall I'm pleased. I'm just thankful that someone had the balls to bring Lord of the Rings to the screen, and for that I'm truly grateful. It's entertainment and I'm game for that!