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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

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]

Editorial Reviews

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. Ed Hulse, Barnes & Noble

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Most Helpful Positive Review:

The Best Trilogy EVER!!5 star rating
by Anonymous on June 19, 2003 at Barnes & Noble
Anyone who loves any genre of movie will find something in The Lord of the Rings. Romance, adventure, comedy... it's all there plus a really cute lead (i love Viggo Mortensen!!)

Most Helpful Negative Review:

Two Towers too short3 star rating
by Anonymous on June 14, 2003 at Barnes & Noble
As pure entertainment goes, this movie is as good as it gets, but long-standing afficianado's will be disappointed by the way the storyline has been modified from the original book. Elves from Lothlorien fight at Helm's Deep, Aragorn is separated after a skirmish from the main war party and Faramir takes Frodo and Sam to Osgiliath? - never happened by Tolkein's account. The Lord of the Rings measures among the greatest, and longest, epic fantasies in modern literature - reducing content is understandable, but creating new content when this was clearly not needed is less understandable.

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  • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers5 star rating
    by Anonymous on January 29, 2005 at Barnes & Noble
    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.
  • one of the greatest films of all time.5 star rating
    by Anonymous on August 1, 2004 at Barnes & Noble
    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
  • two towers stands tall5 star rating
    by Anonymous on May 12, 2004 at Barnes & Noble
    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
  • I love Lord of the Rings5 star rating
    by Anonymous on May 1, 2004 at Barnes & Noble
    WOW BEST MOVIE EVERY.
  • Eowyn Rocks!5 star rating
    by Anonymous on January 11, 2004 at Barnes & Noble
    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.
  • one of the best movies ever made!5 star rating
    by Anonymous on January 7, 2004 at Barnes & Noble
    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.
  • I love these movies!5 star rating
    by Anonymous on December 31, 2003 at Barnes & Noble
    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 :)
  • LOTR The Two Towers - Sensational Movie!5 star rating
    by Anonymous on December 6, 2003 at Barnes & Noble
    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!
  • BEST MOVIE OF THE CENTURY! until The Return of the King lol!5 star rating
    by Anonymous on November 19, 2003 at Barnes & Noble
    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!!!
  • Best movie of the year. Make it part of your collection.5 star rating
    by Anonymous on October 31, 2003 at Barnes & Noble
    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.

Specifications

  • UPC:
    794043635526
  • Source: NEW LINE HOME VIDEO
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Wide Screen
  • Sound: Dolby Digital
  • Time: 2:59:00