My Favorite Movies

The Two Towers is my favorite of the three Lord of the Rings, movies. Filled with action, drama, adventure and romance, even a person most seperated from the work of J.R.R Tolkien would find it completely enjoyable. Its not quite as slow- paced as The Fellowship, but that is because the Nine have all seperated and now are taking different paths, each their own journey. It introduces new characters and deals with friendship more than the first and last movie. Its also watchable on its own, not needing the first to see the second.

The excitement that was built around the release of this film was simply amazing. And it was absoloutely fantastic to find a movie that lived up to the expectations of an audience and generated more excitement, even after its release!
The most visiually stunning of all three movies and the most innocent, it allows its watchers to become captivated by the innocent world it thrives in until the tragedy of the story is discovered.
Transporting you to a world which only ever exsisted in the minds of J.R.R. Tolkien's fans, until now.
Beautifully created and exicuted to screen. A true work of art and imagination.

For a long time I couldn't watch this movie. My parents tried to get me to watch it when I was 15, but I couldn't cope with the horror of it all.
This movie is VERY real to me and is by far my favorite movie of all time, but not for fan-girl reasons or even just a 'good script' movie, but for the way it makes me FEEL. I feel empty and a loss whenever the credits roll. It ALWAYS makes me think and wonder what I could have, would have done to make things right and always leaves me with a sense of guilt, not on my behalf, but how can someone like Hitler do this? How could someone do this if they were HUMAN? Was his heart that cold? Was his mind that mixed up? Did he have no emotions other than hatered and a lust for power? It's a nightmare, and yet a dream at the same time. Violent and yet Beautiful.
The cast couldn't have possibley better and stand out with strong performances.
Not for those with a weak heart, or stomach, it is a masterpiece of tragedy and war that all should see and not forget.

Firstly WOAH.
Before I get to any of the 'lovely' butts, I mean bits, I must say that no other movie to date since LOTR has totally wowed me with it's cinematography. I know it was computer generated, but what artists! I loved the earth and water tones used, and Im most definately sure it was worth poor David and Gerry going to the tanning salon everyday (heard it in an interveiw with Daisy on the local radio- he thought that was the most gruelling part!).
The soundtrack was awesome, completely awesome. I was skeptical at first when I heard what sort of music was in the film, but it totally suits every sequence.
And the slowmo battle scenes... my heart thundered in excitement!!
Daisy did such a FANTASTIC job, and maybe it's my Aussie pride, but damn I'm so glad he's an Aussie boy! And hell, he's just moved up onto my "hello hottie" list.
Gerard looked absoloutely fanstastic! Not only was this man a visual feast, but his acting was so admireable, he's most definately stepped up a couple of notches and I was a fan of his when Atila set on our screens. He brings such an intensity to screen that not many actors, even the greats such as Mel Gibson and dare I say Eric Bana (I love him too girls! Don't stone me!), lack with such astounding confiction, that until I see a better perforance from any male lead, I will hold Gerry's performance in the highest regard and admireation.

That all said, I stumbled along through the plot line and admit, I cannot fully recall judging it in detail, as I was too busy starring at washboard stomachs and rippling thighs and too caught up in the AMAZING battle sequences.

I've heard some acuse the movie of having little plot. And I have to disagree. For any action movie enthusiast, what could have been added to make this movie greater? We had BEAUTIFUL scenery, a FANTASTIC cast, and BRILLIANT battle sequences, all for GLORY, LOVE, PRIDE, FAMILY!
If the writers had seriously taken MORE time, or added more depth to the plot, created a deeper look into characterization, we would have lost ourselves in all the detail of the visual splendor and passion that the movie so obviously glorifies itself in.
So yes, you could acuse it of having little plot and lacking in character depth and formation, but if you pass judgement on this movie for those reasons alone, then you are surely deprived of knowing the beauty and emotions that cinema can create in a person.

No other movie makes me smile, sing or want to dance more than Calamity Jane. Howard Keel is deinfately my hero in this movie and it has quickly become one of my favorite movies and deserves its place at the frontline of my dvd collection!

One of the best Asian films to have ever graced the modern worlds screen. Beautiful cinematography and a stellar cast. Definately a must see!

A classic movie with so much goodness and joy it bubbles over and becomes infectious. Always a movie to turn my bad day into a great one. Highly reccomended.

Pierce Brosnan can eat his heart out. Never have I been such a fan of 007 movies before Daniel Craig came into the picture. The BEST bond movie to date.

A movie that will make you cry and make you smile. You see life through the eyes of a refugee, saved by his mothers quick thinking and a family whom chooses to love him regardless. Beautifully written, I do not hesitate to reccomend this film to any adult.

We all have regrets and things we wished we had done differently, but sometimes, consequences we face are a result from the actions of others. I truly love this film. Its touching and tears at the heart-strings, while dealing with two innocent victims of AIDS in a remote Africa. One, a helpless child, with no real hope for the future and the other the story of her mother, who contracts AIDS through her husband.
An honest film, with such a realistic story, it makes one realize just how important AIDS as a disease is to be aware of.

A gripping film filled with adventure, discovery of oneself and loss. It is very well written and if you're a fan of foreign cinema, definately one to watch.

Just as good as its forebarer, Azumi 2 is filled with a bigger, if not better story-line than the first. Well worth watching!

The film that paved the way for movies such as Whale Rider and River Queen, Once Were Warriors focuses on a common and modern form of abuse and retells it in such an original way. It will move you to tears, make you angry and totally blow you away with its fabulous script and talented cast. A MUST see!

Sequal to Once Were Warriors, definately well worth watching after seeing the first film

One of my favorite Cate Blanchett performances to date! I can't believe it was so downplayed! I really enjoyed it and own it on DVD. Cate was a total inspiration in this film.

Introducing the Nation of New Zealand to the world of Cinema History, came Whale Rider. The story of a culture rarely seen on the tv screen or outside the southern hemishpere. A fantastic family movie that focuses on the values of family and belief in ones self. A movie for all viewers.

The book WAS better, but that is usually the way when novels are put to screen. But it was still a very good, very entertaining piece of art.

this movie was my introduction to asian cinema and I loved it. It still ranks as my no 2 fav on asian film (the first being House of Flying Daggers!)

My favorite girly movie of the moment. Im not a huge fan of girly movies, but this one I completely related to particular characters and found myself totally enjoying the experience. Kate Winslet is stunning and gives such a fantastic performance.

One of the first foreign films to ever stick in my mind. It deals with love, arranged marriage, child abuse and enjoying life. A great movie, with more depth than originally expected and I highly reccomend it to anyone who enjoys foreign films.

this movie never fails to make me smile or put me in a good mood. It was my first introduction to Bollywood and I must say I enjoyed it emmensely.

Liam Neeson just owns this movie!

Liam Neeson was the main reason I watched this film, but its historical content and script was absoloutely fantastic, even the pressence of Orlando Bloom through the entirety of the movie didn't damper my feelings for the film. Very well crafted and by far an original movie of this age.

I don't think I could personally review this movie and be able to stress enough just what this movie means to me. I know that may not be enough for some of you, but for others, you know the feeling when you find a movie that changes your life? This film, gives me that feeling.

A surprise. I expected something much more serious but was very much surprised by the amount of humour and laughs in this movie. Sophia Myles is just fantastic in this film and the rest of the cast gives strong performances. I own it on dvd and enjoy rewatching it occassionally.

A favorite of mine. Well done and fantasdtic acting.

This was a film i saw in my early girlhood and hunted down as an adult to add to my collection.
Definately a good movie.

Ive always loved Bette Midler and this movie is my favorite of hers. It also hits close to home because my mother has Lieukemia.

By FAR one of the best movies to ever come from Australia. Beautiful performances and it will break your heart and make you smile. VERY WELL DONE.

My introduction to Adrien Brody and Thomas Kretschmann. I have been fans of theirs ever since. A great film, a masterpiece and definately a must see!

One of the best war films I've seen. Well written and an excellent cast. A fine effort from the Australian film industry. Orginal in style and concept. I highly reccomend people with a love for war films or australian movies to see this one.

KARL URBAN is in this sequal and I like it better than the first.

A great look into the lifestyle of Samoan people living in New Zealand. A nice piece of film from NZ. Own it.

One of those films I always put off watching because I didn't think it would appeal to me, but boy was I wrong. This movie is original and inspirational, as well as touching. Something new and fresh from Tim Burton, very enjoyable.

It made my little girl heart flutter. :) Movie is great, McDreamy is even better!

Absoloutely a masterpiece! Music that touches your soul and an artist that installs determination to succeed. A fitting tribute to an amazing and talented woman, Edith Piaf. An Oscar, well deserved, by Marion Cotillard for Best Actress.

My favorite of all the MP movies!

One of my favorite films to date. A talented and fantastically humour cast and a well thought out script. Filled with sarcastic wit, laughable lines, adventure and best of all, not an alien in sight! Best Sci-Fi movie in YEARS.