The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (2002)

Onwards to Helm's Deep . . .

I must thank Peter Jackson, the cast, the crew, and Tolkien himself for the LOTR trilogy. Because if it weren't for them, then I wouldn't be the avid reader that I am to this day. As for "The Two Towers" it's an astonishing sequel to "The Fellowship of the Ring". And the Extended Edition makes it all the more compelling. What you miss are great scenes that are mentioned in the book (Numenor), more character development between the main characters (Legolas and Gimli's final count at Helm's Deep), and a bit of comedy (Eowyn's cooking) that fairly lightens up the darker atmosphere that's present here.

As for the cast, they're just above excellent. However, I personally didn't like Gollum as much. Oh, Andy Serkis did a terrific job as the character, and the CGI is so realistic that Jar-Jar Binks must be crying his eyes out, but the overacting somewhat irritated me. The prime example would have to be the scene in which he battles his tries to depart from his evil "conscience". But other than that, it doesn't really ruin the entire movie. The new cast members (Bernard Hill, Miranda Otto, Brad Dourif, David Wenham, etc.) give out fine performances, and the scenery of the land of Rohan gives more beauty and majesty in Middle-Earth.

The battle scene in Helm's Deep is the highlight of this film. For about half an hour, men and elves fight against the ten thousand Uruk-Hai. So there are hundreds of arrows, spears, swords, and probably only one axe (from Gimli). It's grand alright.

The music is more epic than ever before. The "Rohan Theme" with the Norwegian fiddle is the finest out of all of them. The choral motif with "Arwen and Aragorn" sounds beautiful and mystical. Gollum's Song is also a treat.

40 minutes worth of new scenes really IS worth getting this Extended DVD. And soon, I'll be buying "The Return of the King" Extended DVD, and I hope I get more thatn I expect (I couldn't believe that they cut out the "Steward and the King" chapter). November 3, 2008

Great Service

I received The Lord of the Rings in new condition, still in the wrapper. It was delivered very quickly. I would recomend this vendor. October 5, 2008

Part 2 in the Epic Trilogy!!!

I love the extended version of The Two Towers because you get more storyline, more action, and more character development. It also has more beautiful scenery. It's been a couple of days since the Fellowship broke up into 3 groups. Merry and Pippin have been taken by Ors and Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli try to help find them. Frodo and Sam continue their journey closer to Mordor. You are introduced to new characters, like Grima Wormtongue, Eomer, Eowyn, King Theoden, Gollum, Treebeard, and a lot more. Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli find that Gandalf is still alive. Frodo and Sam seek help from Gollum on getting to Mordor. Saruman sends his Orcs to Rohan, so the people flee to Helm's Deep where a huge battle takes place. Frodo, Sam, and Gollum are taken by Boromir's brother; Faramir who wants to take the ring to Gondor. If you love battles, fantasies, and epics, you'll love THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS!!! September 30, 2008

GREAT MOVIE!

This movie is awesome.
From the very begining it is fast-paced(but not to fast)and breathtaking.
With great actors, a wonderful plot, and amazing battle scenes, it will quench your thirst for a...um...thirst-quenching fantasy! September 5, 2008

I LOVE THE MOVIE!!!

I LOVE THE MOVIE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS CHECK OUT THE TOTAL INFO...

DISC 1:
4 AUDIO COMMENTARIES
- Director/Writer/Producer Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh (Writer/Producer), Philippa Boyens (Writer)
- The Design Team
- The Production/Post-Production Team
- The Cast

SELECT A SCENE:
* New Scene! - ** Extended Scene

AUDIO SOUND:
- Dolby Digital EX 5.1 Surround Sound
- DTS ES 6.1 Surround Sound
- Stereo Surround Sound

LANGUAGE:
- English

SUBTITLES & CLOSED CAPTION:
- English
- Spanish

WIDESCREEN 2:35:1
- Movie Running Time (1Hrs 46Mins)

THE STORY CONTINUES ON DISC TWO...

DISC 2:
4 AUDIO COMMENTARIES
- Director/Writer/Producer Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh (Writer/Producer), Philippa Boyens (Writer)
- The Design Team
- The Production/Post-Production Team
- The Cast

SELECT A SCENE:
* New Scene! - ** Extended Scene

AUDIO SOUND:
- Dolby Digital EX 5.1 Surround Sound
- DTS ES 6.1 Surround Sound
- Stereo Surround Sound

LANGUAGE:
- English

SUBTITLES & CLOSED CAPTION:
- English
- Spanish

WIDESCREEN 2:35:1
- Movie Running Time (1Hrs 48Mins)
- End Credits (20 Mins)

TOTAL RUNNING TIME (3Hrs 35Mins)

DISC 3:
The Appendices Part 3 - The Journey Continues...
TRT = Total Running Time

Introduction by Peter Jackson = (TRT - 1:49)

PLAY ALL: DOCUMENTARIES (UNINTERRUPTED 3 HRS. EXPERIENCE)
- J.R.R. Tolkien - Origins of Middle-earth = (TRT - 29:29)
- From Book to Script: Finding The Story = (TRT - 20:57)
- Designing Middle-earth = (TRT- 45:42)
- WETA Workshop = (TRT- 43:48)
- The Taming of Smeagol = (TRT- 39:34) + 10 Stars!
- Andy Serkis Animation Reference = (TRT- 1:47)
- Gollum's "Stand In" = (TRT- 3:19)
- Middle-earth Atlas - Inter the Map! (Video Clips)
- New Zealand as Middle-earth = (TRT - 14:26)

CHAPTERS:
* J.R.R. TOLKIEN: ORIGINS OF MIDDLE-EARTH
* FROM BOOK TO SCRIPT: FINING THE STORY
* DESIGNING AND BUILDING MIDDLE-EARTH
* GOLLUM
* MIDDLE-EARTH ATLAS
* NEW ZEALAND

ADDITIONAL FEATURES: GALLERIES
- Artwork Audio Commentary: Image with Red Stamp Symbol
- Slideshow Features: By Activating Feature Image & Audio Gallery will Auto-Advance
- The Peoples of Middle-earth = (999 Photo's)
- Realms of Middle-earth = (519 Photo's)

SUBTITLES:
- English
- Spanish
- Closed Caption

DISC 4:
The Appendices Part 4 - The Battle For Middle-earth Begins
TRT = Total Running Time

Introduction by Elijah Wood: = (TRT - 1:06)

PLAY ALL: DOCUMENTARIES (UNINTERRUPTED 3½ HRS. EXPERIENCE)
- Warriors of the Third Age = (TRT - 20:57)
- Cameras in Middle-earth = (TRT - 1:08:09)
- Big-atures: = (TRT - 21:49)
- WETA Digital = (TRT - 27:31)
- Editorial: Refining The Story = (TRT - 21:57)
- Music for Middle-earth = (TRT - 25:19)
- The Soundscapes of Middle-earth = (TRT - 21:26)
- The Battle for Helm's Deep is Over = (TRT - 9:27)

CHAPTERS:
* FILMING "THE TWO TOWERS"
* VISUAL EFFECTS
* EDITORIAL REFINING THE STORY
* MUSIC & SOUND
* THE BATTLE FOR HELM'S DEEP IS OVER...

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
1) The Flooding of Isengard Animatic: Original Animatic = (TRT - 2:30) + Split Screen Comparison = (TRT - 2:30)
2) Sound Demonstration "Helm`s Deep" 1/8 - (1) On-Set Production Audio, (2) Foley, (3) Effects 1: Weather, Torches, Horns (4) Effects 2 Weapons, Ladders, Objects (5) Effects 3 Marching, Hits, Falls (6) Dialogue & Vocal Effects (7) Music (8) Final Mix

GALLERIES:
* Audio Commentary: Image with (Red Stamp) Symbol
* Slideshow Features: By Activating Feature Image with Audio Commentary
- Production Photos = (58)
- Abandoned Concepts: Slime Balrog = (27)
- Abandoned Concepts: Endless Stair = (4)

MINIATURES GALLERIES:
Barad-dur = (54) * The Black Gate = (34) * Fangorn Forest = (8) * Helm's Deep = (27) * Osgiliath = (22) * Ruined Isengard = (52) * Zirakzigil = (9)

COMING SOON!

Director Guillermo del Toro
The Hobbit (2011) (announced)
The Hobbit (2012) (announced)
Local Shire Hobbit Bilbo Baggins, relative of Frodo Baggins, is living a quiet, peaceful life until Gandalf the Grey walks into his home with a band of wandering dwarfs and drags poor Bilbo into a quest that entails defeating a dragon, a three way battle of men, dwarfs and monsters and, most importantly of all, lead Bilbo into contact with a peculiar ring that has had and will have a great impact on the future of their world. - More info at IMDb.com

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
August 18, 2008

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