Andrew Westrope (Galeocerdo)

Review coming soon.

Time will tell if this is truly Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece, but in the very least it detracts nothing from his reputation as one of the most unique and talented American directors in modern film. What could have been a zany action picture is nearer a triumph of arthouse cinema; what could have been a self-obsessed homage is instead a completely original opus that transcends its inspirations as much as it loves them. The film is too idiosyncratic to be classified and too audacious to be paraphrased. Despite a few apparently unnecessary scenes and the distracting recognizability of Brad Pitt, the film holds together thanks to Tarantino's imitable writing and direction and the Oscar-caliber dexterity of its cast. Tarantino's movies tend to age well because they linger in mind, revealing their genius slowly, and this will be no exception.

With its contemporary yet timeless emotional richness and wondrous scale, 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy is the reason I love movies. It is a perfect match between a great story and a great storyteller. It is a monumental achievement, the pinnacle of modern cinema.

Along with the third installment, The Two Towers is the greatest fantasy epic ever made. It is darker and deeper than its predecessor and an equally literate, emotional interpretation of a great story with unparalleled scope.