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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 Description
Not seen in theaters, this unique version of the epic adventure features over 40 minutes of new and extended scenes integrated into the film by the director. DVD set consists of four discs with hours of original content including multiple documentaries, commentaries and design/photo galleries with thousands of images to give viewers an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the film. Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship continue their quest to destroy the One Ring and stand against the evil of the dark lord Sauron. The Fellowship has divided and now find themselves taking different paths to defeating Sauron and his allies. Their destinies now lie at two towers - Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupted wizard Saruman waits and Sauron's fortress at Baraddur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. |
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 The Two Towers Of Gold is more like it!, Sep 28, 2023
What can I say. I LOVE THIS MOVIE! IT IS EVEN BETTER THAN THE FIRST ONE(which I liked a lot)IT HAS LOTS OF COOL, SCARY, AND OR FUNNY SCENES, IT IS FULL OF BLOOD, MANY OF THE BEST CHARACTERS(such as Frodo, Samwise, Gandalf, Sauron, Gollum, and the elf Princess)ARE BACK, THERE IS MORE ARROWS, SWORDS, SPEARS, CATAPULTS, AND ORCS TO KILL THAN EVER BEFORE, THERE ARE LOTS MORE GROSS OUT SCENES OF GORE AND SLIME, THE TWO TOWERS ARE REAL COOL LOOKING, AND THERE'S SUCH GOOD ACTING AND GRAPHICS I CAN'T BEGIN TO DESCRIBE IT! I'VE SAID TOO MUCH ALREADY! DON'T WAIT ANOTHER SECOND! SEE THIS FILM NOW!!!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT! NOT ONE BLOODY LITTLE BIT!!!!!!!!
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Excellent Purchase, Sep 18, 2023
This is the second movie of one of the best trilogies of our time. You must watch the extended version...it reveals so much more of the story and really develops the characters.
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Excellence in Movie Making, Sep 16, 2023
It is an excellent Movie... and the trilogy is a must have collection. The visual effects are absolutely amazing and you wouldn't get bored watching it repeatedly. The actors did complete justice to the roles they played... Aragon, Gandolf, Frodo and not to forget Sam.
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My favorite of the series - review by Jameson Thottam, Sep 15, 2023
I grew up reading Tolkein's books and other books in the same genre (e.g., C.S. Lewis, Feist, etc..).
In today's fast pace world of corporate American jobs (in my case firms such as Morgan Stanley, IndyMac Bank, Homestore), it is always a nice to have a reprieve through the vision of someone such as Peter Jackson who truly captured the essence of the books in his films using all the insider trading secrets he has learned through the years.
I've read all of Tolkeins books when I was a kid, but found the sec ond one to be my favorite. The movies were no exception.
So if you are a movie afficianado, I encourage you to watch these films while you are still young at heart.
Jameson Thottam
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
An excellent addition to an astounding trilogy., Sep 13, 2023
The attention to detail in these movies is spectacular. Acknowledgment of the broader themes in Tolkien's works is evident and adds to the richness and depth of these movies. You will find you want to watch all three back to back in a marathon session.
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