The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition) | 
| Director: Peter Jackson
Actors: Elijah Wood, Ian Mckellen, Viggo Mortensen, Bruce Allpress, Sean Astin
Studio: New Line Home Video
Category: DVD
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Format: Anamorphic, Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Ep, Special Edition, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 179 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.7 x 1.4
MPN: TRNDN6504D
ISBN: 0780644042
UPC: 794043650420
EAN: 9780780644045
ASIN: B00009TB5G
Theatrical Release Date: December 18, 2002
Release Date: November 18, 2003
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Studio: New Line Home Video Release Date: 01/08/2008 Run time: 214 minutes Rating: Pg13
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The extended edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was perhaps the most comprehensive DVD release to date, and its follow-up proves a similarly colossal achievement, with significant extra footage and a multitude of worthwhile bonus features. The extended version of The Two Towers adds 43 minutes to the theatrical version's 179-minute running time, and there are valuable additions to the film. Two new scenes might appease those who feel that the characterization of Faramir was the film's most egregious departure from the book, and fans will appreciate an appearance of the Huorns at Helm's Deep plus a nod to the absence of Tom Bombadil. Seeing a little more interplay between the gorgeous Eowyn and Aragorn is welcome, as is a grim introduction to Eomer and Theoden's son. And among the many other additions, there's an extended epilogue that might not have worked in the theater, but is more effective here in setting up The Return of the King. While the 30 minutes added to The Fellowship of the Ring felt just right in enriching the film, the extra footage in The Two Towers at times seems a bit extraneous--we see moments that in the theatrical version we had been told about, and some fleshed-out conversations and incidents are rather minor. But director Peter Jackson's vision of J.R.R. Tolkien's world is so marvelous that it's hard to complain about any extra time we can spend there. While it may seem that there would be nothing left to say after the bevy of features on the extended Fellowship, the four commentary tracks and two discs of supplements on The Two Towers remain informative, fascinating, and funny, far surpassing the recycled materials on the two-disc theatrical version. Highlights of the 6.5 hours' worth of documentaries offer insight on the stunts, the design work, the locations, and the creation of Gollum, and--most intriguing for rabid fans--the film's writers (including Jackson) discuss why they created events that weren't in the book. Providing variety are animatics, rough footage, countless sketches, and a sound-mixing demonstration. Again, the most interesting commentary tracks are by Jackson and writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens and by 16 members of the cast (eight of whom didn't appear in the first film, and even including John Noble, whose Denethor character only appears in this extended cut). The first two installments of Peter Jackson's trilogy have established themselves as the best fantasy films of all time, and among the best film trilogies of all time, and their extended-edition DVD sets have set a new standard for expanding on the already-epic films and providing comprehensive bonus features. --David Horiuchi
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 Potential Life Changer December 16, 2008
kristin724 (New Jersey USA)
I always end up on the backend of a phenomenon-not really getting into something until everyone else has. Recently I've gotten involved with The Lord of The Rings fandom. Neh-I am certifiably obsessed! At least I am not obsessed alone. You know we are obsessed with The Lord of The Rings when my future husband found out my ring size by trying his replica One Ring on my finger. (A replica I bought him.) How did this craziness come about? Repeated viewings of The Two Towers Extended Edition that's how.
I didn't see The Two Towers in the theater. I didn't see it when they came out on DVD. I watched the culminating third Return of the King movie before the middle Two Towers film. Only when both my father and future husband insisted I watch The Two Towers did I succumb. I liked it well enough, as I did the Fellowship of the Ring and more so Return of the King. My Tolkien obsession, however, did not really begin until we bought director Peter Jackson's Extended Trilogy.
Fellowship's extended scenes were exceptional enough. Tidbit book info here and there and additional character development. Nothing in the extended films is excessive, redundant, or unnecessary fluff. Jackson cut the film's only for length, I'm sure-the extended version of The Two Towers clocks in at over three hours. The extended footage of Eowyn, Faramir, and Boromir ice the extended version.
Although it is much more subtle in the books, Jackson's cut footage of Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) and Eowyn (Miranda Otto) develops the crush subplot into a full-blown love triangle. In the extra scenes, you get the feeling that Aragorn does generally like Eowyn, and were it not for Arwen, or the Ring, or his destiny, he could settle in Rohan. We of course know different, and the bittersweet feel of the scenes is just the right flavor.
The real treat of the extended Two Towers is a lengthy flashback sequence involving Boromir (Sean Bean) before he journeys to the Council of Elrond. Denethor, Steward of Gondor and Boromir's father, wants The Ring for himself. Favorite son Boromir protests, but abides his father's wishes. Despite a loving relationship between Boromir and Faramir, Denethor nearly loathes his second son. Now that Boromir's dead, Faramir wishes to take Frodo and The Ring simply to prove his worth to his father. Although they differ significantly from the book, these insights into the Steward family are exceptionally done. Skillfully acted and directed looks and glances do in 10 minutes what takes the book 10 pages.
These scenes and two key scenes added to Return of the King involving the relationship between Eowyn and Faramir impressed, shocked, and intrigued me so much, I started reading The Lord of the Rings. Peter Jackson's vision presented in the extended Two Towers is truly worthy if he can get me to read the books. I never felt I had the time to invest in the epic. Not that I really do now, but the tidbits restored in the extended Two Towers have me wanting more of Tolkien's world. Who says books and movies have to compete?
Not only are the movies superior, but the extended trilogy also hails two discs of behind the scenes appendices per film. The wealth of material here alone is worth the price tag (about $80) of the trilogy. Visit your favor retailer for the Extended Editions of The Lord of the Rings, available individually or as a box set.
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 Onwards to Helm's Deep . . . November 3, 2008
Eric S. Kim (Southern California)
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).
Great Service October 5, 2008
P. Ruprecht
I received The Lord of the Rings in new condition, still in the wrapper. It was delivered very quickly. I would recomend this vendor.
Part 2 in the Epic Trilogy!!! September 30, 2008
Jigsaw (Kentucky)
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!!!
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