After a nervous wait, The Fellowship of the Ring proved that the army assembled in New Zealand did in fact know what they were doing, delivering a smash hit that not only resonated with the general movie going public keen to delve into a make believe world far from the horror of 9/11 a few short months previously, but also with the legions of literary fans whom were no doubt waiting for Jackson and company with a pitchfork in one hand and a flaming torch in the other.

In this middle of three films, Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) continues his journey to Mount Doom with his trusted companion Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin), now separated from the Fellowship whom were entrusted with Frodo's safety and reeling from the death of his friend and mentor, Gandalf. The journey becomes all the more difficult with the arrival of the treacherous Gollum (Andy Serkis), a previous owner of the Ring who has become deformed both physically and mentally by its power. The Ring also continues to become a psychological burden for Frodo, which could unravel his relationship with Samwise, jeopardising the mission.



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