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The movie is hollywood, stick to Tolkien.
As far as Sauron's physical form is concerned, yes he had a "humanoid" form during the War of the Ring, but there possible is more to this than just a form. Sauron was still incredibly powerful, far more powerful than any who lived in Middle Earth at that time. Now of course it is stated that he could not take another form of fair rament, but does Tolkien state specifically that he could not take form at all? For all we know, Sauron could simply remain in whatever form he wished, so long as it was hideous and foul.
With the power he still possessed, Sauron could appear in many ways depending on the situation. I believe someone said that the Eye could merely be the form of his presence, more psychological than physical. The most effective symbol of untiring watch and searching for a ring would be a lidless eye, no? When the bearer wore the ring, he felt the
presence of Sauron, not necessarily seeing his actual form.
I believe the path rounding Orodruin was still used, or could be used by Sauron, or else it would have fallen into ruin long ago. But Frodo and Sam made their way around farely easily considering. This would indicate that Sauron had form, a form he could walk in, and that he indeed had the opportunity to use it.
That link was quite useful in creating my response,
obloquy. Thank you very much.