Went to see The Two Towers last night. Getting out to see a movie is a real treat for us now that we have a 9 month old daughter to look after. To tell the truth, I don't really miss going to the movies that much. If there were more truly good movies, perhaps I would feel different.

The two segments have so far been beautifully filmed. The special effects were well controlled, for the most part. And, in particular, I realized last night just how closely they recreated Alan Lee’s vision of Middle Earth. If I remember correctly he was actually involved in the production of the movies. For those unfamiliar with Alan Lee, he is a talented mixed media artist who created most beautiful illustrations for a special edition of The Lord of the Rings. Very few artists can touch Tolkien’s work without making it seem a bit silly.

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