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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
"And so it begins..."
And what a beginning it is. The Two Towers gives closure from the Fellowship of the Ring, and then whets the appetite for the stirring grand finale in Return of the King. Director Peter Jackson again manages to capture the wonder and magic of Middle Earth in this film and splay it on a reeled canvas for all to see, and he even makes it seem easy.
Just as it's predecessor, the Two Towers is filled with breath-taking cinematography, cutting-edge computer animation and stellar performances. The new cast members, primarily Bernard Hill as King Theoden and Miranda Otto as Lady Eowyn of Rohan, make powerful additions to the story. Not forgetting of course, the highly imaginative and troubled Gollum, who sets a new standard for computer animation in film. So much of what I had imagined when reading the books, Jackson brought to life on screen in an unforgettable way.
For the three hours I spent in the theatre watching this film, I couldn't tear my eyes away for a moment. It will keep you laughing, jumping and cheering from beginning to end. If you see any movies this holiday season, try to take this one in, your imagination will thank you.
"Let this be the hour when we draw our swords together!"
Blue Crush (2002)
Your typical summer flick, but fun just the same
I have to admit that I was kind of skeptical when I went to see this movie, thinking that it would be the typical beach movie that focused more on halter tops and bikinis than surfing. But I have to admit that Blue Crush was pretty good about sticking to the big, blue star of the movie - namely those 'bodacious' Hawaiian waves.
What will likely stand out the most in this film is the amazing scenery, Hawaii couldn't ask for a better tourism plug. The surfing scenes are no exception, they're so breathtaking and exciting that they may tempt you to try taking up the sport.
The actresses chosen to play the main roles were all believable enough, though I think Michelle Rodriguez was at times more maternal than what fit with the characterization. But Kate Bosworth seemed to work well as the 21 century Gidget with a will of iron and a sense of vulnerability that we can all identify with.
If you're looking for a fun teen film that the boyfriend will stay awake through (there's some decent eye candy for the female audience members too) than definitely check out Blue Crush.
Indochine (1992)
One of the greatest films ever made
I saw this movie first when I was only 14 and I fell in love with it. It has a wonderful storyline and it keeps you involved from beginning to end. The cast is magnificent, each playing their character with amazing believability and accuracy. Besides being educational (for those of us who are or were unversed in the history of the rubber industry in Indo-China, as I was), it also has stunning cinematography. There are plenty of pan and aerial shots to keep you amazed throughout the movie. The only disadvantage for some viewers may be that it is French with English subtitles. But if you decide to rent this movie, I highly doubt you will be disappointed, it's a definite 10 out of 10.