The first part of the trilogy was rather well done although it ivolved making some changes and skipping a large percentage of the book. However, you would probably need at least six movies to satisfy all viewer demands. (Each part (or volume) is divided into two separate books.) Events like those in the Old Forest would be fascinating to see portrayed but do not seem as exciting as the adventures that were shown. Of course, many people might prefer to see the Special Extended Edition of "The Fellowship of the Ring," which I have not yet seen at this point. (Please keep in mind that this version is only thirty minutes longer and will still not include portions like the Old Forest and the Barrow-downs.)

"The Two Towers" was also fairly enjoyable although some parts were boring. I do not blame the makers for saving certain events in part two for the third movie since most of Book Six in "The Return of the King" involves events that occur after Sam and Frodo finish their adventures with the ring. Unfortunately, I did not like the fact that the movie did not cover everthing that went on between Gandalf and the Balrog, which would have been short enough to cover, and hope that the company will do so if it produces a Special Exended Edition of "The Two Towers."