The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers

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New Line Cinema and Peter Jackson continue their string of excellence in the first release of the Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on DVD. Presented here in its theatrical cut, the focus isn't quite heaped on the extras as much as it's presenting the film audiences saw and loved in the theaters in the most spectacular presentation possible for home viewing. Visually, The Two Towers has never looked better, with its 2.35:1 widescreen picture working as a perfect vehicle to show off cinematographer Andrew Lesnie's...
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Overview

New Line Cinema and Peter Jackson continue their string of excellence in the first release of the Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on DVD. Presented here in its theatrical cut, the focus isn't quite heaped on the extras as much as it's presenting the film audiences saw and loved in the theaters in the most spectacular presentation possible for home viewing. Visually, The Two Towers has never looked better, with its 2.35:1 widescreen picture working as a perfect vehicle to show off cinematographer Andrew Lesnie's skillful eye and the amazing digital color-correction done in post-production. The audio as well is powerful and full, thanks to the 5.1 Dolby Digital EX Surround Sound and 2.0 tracks supplied -- for proof, look no further than the Battle of Helm's Deep, whose layers of rain, thunder, and carnage are mixed perfectly with Howard Shore's driving score, creating bombastic booms that will no doubt rock whatever sound system you're running. The rest of the two-disc edition follows the same groundwork laid by the original Fellowship DVD in which the extras are mostly just but a taste of what's to come. Even though audiences are licking their lips for the later, more beefed-up Special Extended Edition (featuring a longer cut of the film along with an unbelievable amount of extras), this edition still holds its own with bonus materials that won't make it onto its sister disc -- most notably, the ten-minute preview of The Return of the King, which finds Peter Jackson in the editing lab teasing the audience with snippets of footage that will no doubt leave fans on the floor ready for more. With equal time split between behind-the-scenes and actual film footage, for most, this is the main draw of this release and not surprisingly, it doesn't disappoint. For more sneak peeks into the third film's goodness, simply head to the preview of Electronic Arts' The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King video game, which showcases more choice footage from the upcoming film along with interviews from the cast and creators of the game. For those that just can't wait for The Two Towers: Extended Edition, there's also a preview of the four-disc set, which highlights Boromir's (Sean Bean) cut flashback scenes, along with many other large and small plot lines that are now added back into the film (which should lay rest to any of the hardcore Tolkien fans' initial complaints). There are two full specials that make an appearance on the disc, both filmed especially for the Starz/Encore and WB cable channels. Each provide the same levels of insight into the production of the second film, which are in turn, built upon in the lordoftherings.net featurettes -- eight small behind-the-scene video bits that were available on the web before the release of the film. The teaser and theatrical trailer are also supplied, along with a whopping 16 TV spots ready for you to jump into. Throwaway to most, though probably important to the remaining few, there's also Emiliana Torrini's music video to "Gollum's Song," which basically comes off as a classy, but still throw-together compilation of footage from the film and her in the studio (a duet with Gollum would have been better). Finally, one of the best things about the disc is the inclusion of Sean Astin's terribly sweet short film The Long and Short of It, filmed in the town of Wellington on an off-day from the production utilizing everything from extra cameras to various cast and crew alike, followed by a behind-the-scenes clip with some hilarious interviews with Andy Serkis and company. Far too easily written off as the lesser of the two initial releases of the film, this disc is an assurance that the original version of the film will live on for years to come.
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Special Features

Closed Caption; Behind-the-scenes featurettes: "On the Set - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers," "Return to Middle-earth"; Short film directed by Sean Astin, "The Long and Short of It," and the making of "The Long and Short of It"; Featurettes created for lordoftherings.net: "Forces of Darkness," "Designing the Sounds of Middle-earth," "Edoras: The Rohan Capital," "Creatures of Middle-earth," "Gandalf the White," "Arms and Armor," "The Battle of Helm's Deep," "Bringing Gollum to Life"; Exclusive 10-minute behind-the-scenes preview of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King; Original theatrical trailers and TV spots; "Gollum's Song" music video by Emiliana Torrini; Preview of Electronic Arts' video game The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King; Inside look at the Special Extended DVD Edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers; DVD-ROM content: Exclusive online content
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Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble - Ed Hulse
The second part of this epic trilogy, based on the perennially bestselling fantasy novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, not only meets but surpasses the high standards set by the initial film, The Fellowship of the Ring. Director Peter Jackson, working from a masterfully adapted script by Frances Walsh, condenses the second book's narrative in a way that captures all the highlights and eliminates the dragging spots. The result is a truly spectacular movie, crammed with action and darker in tone than its predecessor. The story initially focuses on the hobbits Frodo Baggins played by Elijah Wood and Sam Gamgee Sean Astin, who press on toward Mordor and the ultimate disposition of the magical ring they reluctantly bear. Our attention is subsequently directed toward other members of the Fellowship -- human Aragorn Viggo Mortensen, elf Legolas Orlando Bloom, and dwarf Gimli John Rhys-Davies -- who join forces with a group of humans besieged by demon warriors commanded by the malevolent Lord Saruman Christopher Lee. Utilizing spectacular New Zealand locations, Jackson's production has enormous scope and majesty, but the director never loses sight of his characters, whose personalities are fully crystallized here. The acting is of a uniformly high caliber, with octogenarian Lee and newly minted genre stalwart Ian McKellen returning as the wizard Gandalf edging out their younger costars for top honors. Computer-generated effects are employed generously, but rather than dominating, the action they complement it. A movie that is truly dazzling in every way, The Two Towers builds mammoth anticipation for the trilogy's conclusion, The Return of the King.
All Movie Guide - Karl Williams
Co-writer and director Peter Jackson continues his Oscar-winning, box-office blockbuster adaptation of the classic fantasy novel from author J.R.R. Tolkien with a second installment that plunges the fictional setting of Middle-earth into a vicious war. Welcome additions to the action in the sophomore adventure include the CG-created Gollum, moving front and center as a major character who is simply amazing in his ability to entertain and move the viewer emotionally. The most pathetic creature in the trilogy, he's a schizophrenic nightmare but heartbreakingly human and poignantly, dazzlingly realized by a combination of actor Andy Serkis's physical skill and Jackson's special effects experts. Gollum puts the similar Jar Jar Binks character of the second Star Wars trilogy to shame. Also thrilling are a climactic battle between Ents (living "trees") and the evil wizard Saruman (Christopher Lee) that brings to mind any number of breathtaking sequences from The Wizard of Oz (1939), and the final clash between humans and invading enemy forces at Helm's Deep, a lengthy but thrilling clash of bows and shields that recalls the superb fight sequences from Braveheart (1995). Less persuasive are some storytelling elements that fall victim to the filmmakers' effort to condense the story into a three-hour running time: several gaps in the action occur and a few developments are left unexplained or vague, such as how the forces of Éomer (Karl Urban) grow from a few dozen to thousands, how the defenders of the realm of Gondor manage to defeat their attackers, why the Ringwraiths have suddenly switched mounts from horses to dragons (why did they use horses at all in the first film?) -- and why Tolkien felt the need to give every location, character, and object in his work at least three utterly confusing names (those who haven't read the books may be left wondering what the difference is between Éomer and Faramir or Gimli and Grima). However, the simple fact that a novel as dense and detailed as this one hasn't been turned into a labored bore is a miracle; that Jackson has fashioned such a triumphant success is a real artistic achievement. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) may be imperfect in its occasionally frustrated effort to squeeze every significant plot element into the mix, but it's a visual marvel and a definite raising of the artistic bar for its entire genre. No filmmaker will ever be able to create a sci-fi or fantasy epic again without comparison against it.
New York Times - Elvis Mitchell
Never has a film so strongly been a product of a director's respect for its source. Mr. Jackson uses all his talents in the service of that reverence, creating a rare perfect mating of filmmaker and material.
New York Times - Elvis Mitchell
Never has a film so strongly been a product of a director's respect for its source. Mr. Jackson uses all his talents in the service of that reverence, creating a rare perfect mating of filmmaker and material.
Time Magazine - Richard Corliss
Towers, while not quite so varied as Fellowship in its moods and settings, has a grave gusto that energizes every moment...a thrilling work of film craft.
Washington Post - Stephen Hunter
Jackson's not messing around. His commitment to this world is total. He's on a mission from Tolkien, and you either go along or you get trampled.
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert

The Two Towers is a rousing adventure, a skillful marriage of special effects and computer animation, and it contains sequences of breathtaking beauty. It also gives us, in a character named the Gollum, one of the most engaging and convincing CGI creatures I've seen.
Variety - Todd McCarthy
Has a sharper narrative focus and a livelier sense of forward movement than did the more episodic Fellowship.

Never has a film so strongly been a product of a director's respect for its source. Mr. Jackson uses all his talents in the service of that reverence, creating a rare perfect mating of filmmaker and material.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/26/2003
  • UPC: 794043635526
  • Original Release: 2002

    • Rating:

  • Source: New Line Home Video
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / DOLBY
  • Sound: Dolby Digital
  • Time: 2:59:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 274

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Elijah Wood
Ian McKellen
Liv Tyler Arwen
Viggo Mortensen
Sean Astin
Cate Blanchett Galadriel
John Rhys-Davies , Voice Only
Bernard Hill Theoden
Christopher Lee
Billy Boyd Pippin
Dominic Monaghan Merry
Orlando Bloom
Hugo Weaving
Miranda Otto Eowyn
David Wenham Faramir
Brad Dourif Grima Wormtongue
Andy Serkis
Karl Urban Eomer
Craig Parker Haldir
Sala Baker Sauron
Marton Csokas Celeborn
Joel Tobeck young Gollum
Sean Bean
Technical Credits
Peter Jackson Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Joe Peter Bleakley Art Director
Philippa Boyens Screenwriter
Victoria Burrows Casting
Carolynne Cunningham Asst. Director
Ngila Dickson Costumes/Costume Designer
David Farmer Sound/Sound Designer
Dan Hennah Set Decoration/Design
Michael Horton Editor
John Hubbard Casting
Philip Ivey Art Director
Peter King Makeup
Alan Lee Set Decoration/Design
Andrew Lesnie Cinematographer
Michael Lynne Executive Producer
Amy MacLean Casting
Grant Major Production Designer
Liz Mullane Casting
Jabez Olssen Editor
Mark Ordesky Executive Producer
Barrie M. Osborne Producer
Rob Otterside Art Director
Peter Owen Makeup
Hammond Peek Sound/Sound Designer
Rick Porras Co-producer
Mark Robins Art Director
Ann Robinson Casting
Jamie Selkirk Co-producer
Robert Shaye Executive Producer
Howard Shore Score Composer
Stephen Sinclair Screenwriter
Richard Taylor Costumes/Costume Designer, Makeup Special Effects
Ethan Van der Ryn Sound/Sound Designer
Fran Walsh Producer, Screenwriter
Bob Weinstein Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein Executive Producer
J.R.R. Tolkien Source Author
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Scene Index

Side #1 -- Widescreen Version
1. The Foundations of Stone [4:06]
2. The Taming of Sméagol [7:23]
3. The Uruk-hai [:45]
4. The Three Hunters [2:09]
5. The Burning of the Westfold [3:03]
6. The Banishment of Èomer [2:50]
7. On the Trail of the Uruk-hai [:51]
8. Night Camp at Fangorn [2:58]
9. The Riders of Rohan [4:07]
10. Traces of Merry and Pippin [2:32]
11. Treebeard [3:29]
12. The Passage of the Marshes [6:58]
13. The White Rider [5:36]
14. Fangorn Forest [:40]
15. The Black Gate Is Closed [5:17]
16. The King of the Golden Hall [11:28]
17. Simbelmynë on the Burial Mounds [1:52]
18. The King's Decision [3:10]
19. A Daughter of Kings [1:26]
20. Exodus From Edoras [1:04]
21. The Forests of Ithilien [1:43]
22. Gollum and Sméagol [2:29]
23. Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit [4:27]
24. Dwarf Women [:56]
25. The Evenstar [4:29]
26. The Wolves of Isengard [6:37]
27. Helm's Deep [2:26]
28. Isengard Unleashed [2:36]
29. The Grace of the Valar [1:39]
30. Arwen's Fate [3:40]
31. The Story Foreseen From Lórien [2:25]
32. The Window on the West [2:56]
33. The Forbidden Pool [7:19]
34. Aragorn's Return [5:33]
35. Entmoot [1:20]
36. The Glittering Caves [1:58]
37. "Where Is the Horse and the Rider?" [1:44]
38. The Host of the Eldar [3:32]
39. The Battle of the Hornburg [6:15]
40. Old Entish [1:39]
41. The Breach of the Deeping Wall [3:25]
42. The Entmoot Decides [1:45]
43. Retreat of the Hornburg [5:56]
44. Master Peregrin's Plan [1:24]
45. Osgiliath [:35]
46. The Last March of the Ents [2:16]
47. The Nazgûl Attack [2:32]
48. Forth Eorlingas [4:38]
49. The Flooding of Isengard [2:28]
50. The Tales That Really Mattered... [4:46]
51. "The Battle for Middle-earth Is About to Begin" [1:39]
52. Gollum's Plan [2:25]
53. End Credits [7:42]
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Menu

Side #1 -- Widescreen Version
   Play Movie
   Set Up Screen and Sound Options
      5.1 Dolby Digital EX Surround Sound
      2.0 Stereo Surround Sound
      English Subtitles
      Spanish Subtitles
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   New Line Logo (DVD Credits)
      DVD Documentaries
      DVD Production Services
      DVD Menu Design & Production
      Video Mastering
      DVD Audio Services
      Interactive DVD-ROM Interface
      InterActual Player 2.0 Software
   Select a Scene
Side #2 -- Special Features
   On the Set "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" - Starz Encore Special
   Return to Middle-earth: WB Special
   "The Long and Short of It" - A Short Film Directed by Sean Astin
   The Making of "The Long and Short of It"
   lordoftherings.net Featurettes
      Forces of Darkness
      Designing the Sounds of Middle-earth
      Edoras: The Rohan Capital
      Creatures of Middle-earth
      Gandalf the White
      Arms and Armor
      The Battle of Helm's Deep
      Bringing Gollum to Life
   Set Up Options
      English Subtitles
      Spanish Subtitles
      No Subtitles
   Theatrical Trailers
      Teaser
      Theatrical Trailer
   TV Spots
      New Power
      Another
      Event
      Dream
      Darkness
      Return
      Strike
      Countdown
      One Word Review
      The Wait Is Over
      Review B/Golden Globes
      Gollum
      Supreme Review
      Review A/Globe
      Good Top 10
      Top 10 Review
      Play All
   Music Video: "Gollum's Song" by Emiliana Torrini
   Special Extended DVD Edition Preview
   Behind the Scenes Preview of "The Return of the King"
   "The Return of the King" Video Game Preview by EA
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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 28, 2012

    Great story, but DVD version better

    I have watched the DVD version many times. Very disappointed to find many scenes removed in the Blu ray version: parts of the trek across Rohan, climb down the elvish rope, death of Saruman and more. The story has lost a lot.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 18, 2013

    more from this reviewer

    I Also Recommend:

    The Two Towers: Being the second part of The Lord of the Rings
    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

    Good sequel

    What hasn't been said about this sequel? The acting is even better, as are the characters and fight scenes. Love the soundtrack.

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  • Posted July 7, 2011

    more from this reviewer

    I Also Recommend:

    The Hobbit (Alan Lee Illustrated Edition)
    The Lord of the Rings
    The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set
    The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary Edition
    The Hobbit

    amazing movie great sequel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    amazing from the very begining to the very end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King

    The best second sequel

    The second best movie

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
    The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King
    J.R.R. Tolkien: The Hobbit and the Complete Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King/Boxed Set

    I love LOTR!

    I really like this movie!! I thought Gollum/Smeagol would only be scary. He is actually funny too! He always talks to himself. I like the part when he tells himself "Go away and never come back." It is hard to pick a favorite character. I like them all. One of my favorites is Legolas (Orlando Bloom). It is fuuny watching him and Gimly compete on how many orcs they can kill. I love all the fights. The special effects are amazing. I really, really, really like this movie. I think I have watched it twenty times. I will never get tired of watching it. If I could, I would give this movie 100 stars. I Love LOTR!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

    This one is just exciting with a terrific battle scene near end on Helm's Deep as everyond defends it with the woman and children underneath them trying to stay quiet and alive praying. The movie is far the best of the series so far and then second is the return of the king. In this one of course, we finally get to see Gollum/Smeagol and Sam has a grudge against him none the less since he can't trust him but Frodo has no choice of to ask for his help as a guide to guide him and Sam to their ever long quest towards Mount Doom to destroy the one ring to one rule them all.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    one of the greatest films of all time.

    TTT has done something that few middle films in trilogies does and that is not only bulid upon the story set up by the first film but stands on it own as great cinema not by copying the formual of the first but by being original as we've seen some films that try a new direction in the telling of the story fall short of the orginal but this is not the case with TTT in this story things become darker and the story call upon characters to grow I have read the books and yes the devations bother me a little but I think to myself this movie keep up with the spirit of Tolkien and does it in such a powerful and artistic I loved ever second of this film and this trilogy I give this film 10 stars. Highly Recommended

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    I love Lord of the Rings

    WOW BEST MOVIE EVERY.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    two towers stands tall

    what a awesome movie. just watched this film this eveing it was a fun and exiting adventure to watch.also of course had the surround sound on and the parts with the battale seans made it sound so realisstic.and next to see will be the third adventure in this saga.return of the king. cant wait to seethat one

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Eowyn Rocks!

    I had only read The Hobbit when I saw The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001, and I had loved even though I was never a huge Tolkein fan. The Two Towers is even better! Some say its not true to the book, that may be true but it is still an excellent film that feels so authentic. You get caught up in the world of Middle Earth and believe you are there. Eowyn is my favorite character this time around, but Gollum's cool too. I saw The Return of the King in theaters recently, I can't wait until it comes out in extended version DVD.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    one of the best movies ever made!

    When you watch any Lord of the rings movie, but especially this one, you get sucked into the world of middle earth where hobbits and elves dwell. It actually seems like you are in the battle of helm's deep, fighting the urak-hai. The movie is so suspenseful and action packed, it will leave you hanging on each and every word the characters say. It is one of those movies that even if you have to go to the bathroom, you will not get up out of your seat no matter what. Peter Jackson makes the characters so believable, it makes you want to get out your sword and fight alongside them. The movie shows you that there is always hope out there no matter what the circumstances are, and this is what I like most about the two towers.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 6, 2003

    LOTR The Two Towers - Sensational Movie!

    All in all, I believe this was a fantastic film, a better effort even than the first one, although that one was exceptionally good too! Not having read Tolkien's books, I can't comment from the 'purist's' standpoint about specific 'details' that may or may not have been omitted - or changed - from the original work. But if the books are ANYTHING like the films, I'm VERY anxious to read them now! The backdrops and the scenery (shot in New Zealand) were incredibly gorgeous! 'Rivendell' (from film #1 and then visited briefly again in TTT) actually made me FEEL as if I had been transported to another world - an 'ethereal world' inhabited by a 'noble race of Elves!' The Hobbits were adorable - and very convincing. Gandalf was SUPER! I felt that each actor did an excellent (and believable) job of making his or her individual character 'come to life,' especially for those of us whose familiarity with the books may be limited. I personally LOVED John Rys-Davies' 'crusty' and amusing portrayal of the loyal dwarf, Gimli. And of course - Gollum! What a fantastic technical achievement HE was - SO LIFELIKE in his movements and expression! The battle scenes, of course, were simply awesome, and the comraderie and heroism of the 'fellowship' inspiring. I felt, by the end of this film, that I had really come to 'know' these characters well and to share emotionally in their triumphs and tragedies. I'm looking forward with great anticipation to the third and final film in the trilogy, 'Return of the King.' If that one measures up to the greatness displayed in the two films that preceded it, I know I won't be disappointed!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    BEST MOVIE OF THE CENTURY! until The Return of the King lol!

    OMD!!! The Lord of the Rings first of all is amazing!! The Two Towers was even better than The Fellowship of the Ring and that's hard to beat! The detail and the time put into the movie is incredible and the characters are great! I would love to add that I know The Return of the King is going to be even better! All the other movies better watch out!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    I love these movies!

    This is the best movie trilogy I have ever seen...I love it so much! All 3 parts are great...I love all the actors especially Elijah Wood...I watched him ever since he was little and was very pleased with this movie...Viggo, Liv and the gang were great...everything was perfect...I have all the books and all the movies(well almost...the third didn't come out on dvd yet but when it does I am buying it!)...I saw the third one 3 times so far in the movies! I love this movie so much! I can see it everyday even though it's a long movie...I can relate to all the characters and love the way Peter Jackson did all that he did...there is so much to this movie and it is so great...it's the best movie and should get all the awards it is up for...I also have the video game and love it...The Return of the King and The Two Towers...they are so fun! I love this movie! I love all the actors and actresses in it...I wish i coulda been a Hobbit or something :)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 31, 2003

    Best movie of the year. Make it part of your collection.

    It is the best movie I have ever seen. It's action packed yet funny. It will keep you in your chair untill it's over.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Gandalf's back

    I think it was an excellent movie, the script was well thought up and the graphics are amazing, but what REALLY astounded me was Gandalf's return, yay Gandalf!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Lord of the Rings ROCKS!!!

    This movie is so cool! I don't know about you but Legolas ( Orlando Bloom) is so cool! I also like Arwen ( Liv Tyler) and Eowyn (Miranda Otto). I CAN'T WAIT TILL Dec17 can you?

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Orlando, the ears work really well for you!!!

    I love this movie!! The cast is amazing and they ALL complement each other. It's made me notice Cate Blanchett (The Gift), and Viggo Mortensen (Hidalgo, I can't wait!) who was also in 28 Days;I have that movie and i didn't even recognize him! And Orlando Bloom Pirates of the Caribbean-The Curse of the Black Pearl). Good Job, you guys!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The Lord of the Rings trilogy is the best andventure film trilogy ever and it always will be

    This film is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It has great special effects and pretty much goes by the book.It would have been better if it did go by the book but still it is a terrific movie.All the scenes that Peter Jackson added that are not in the book are great and exciting.This is a must get DVD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A Beautiful Example Of The Struggle Of Good Against Evil And Of The Loyalty, Honor, Love And Friendship That Is Not Often Found In This Age.

    The Lord of the Rings-The Two Towers was a wonderful movie that took me to a time of adventure, love, loyalty, and betrayal. The emotions of the characters were excellently portrayed; this along with the amazing music and the story itself allowed me to feel Frodo's struggle, Gollum's lonliness, Aragorn's battle, and the victory of Helm's Deep. Tears fell freely from my eyes each time I saw this movie(3 times so far). And I have to mention how wonderful it was to watch Legolas's character be portrayed by Orlando Bloom, a most beautiful man :-)

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