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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Widescreen Extended Edition) (4 Discs)

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ok, i've read half of the Two Towers already, and i have to admitt that yes, the movie sevearly changes the plot of the book by extending some sceens (Helms deep battle, shortening others (Most of the Ent stuff), and making up a whole lot (that dog/beast battle). But so what?? movies would be extremely boring if they follow the book. Look at Harry Potter and its 2 movies. If you read the book, there is no need for you to go see the movie, they practicly leave nothing out and that gets boring. With the Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson took the story in his own hands to make it more understandable and more interesting. BUt you have to remember before going to see this movie that it is a fantasy based on a real book. It isnt going to be one of those stupid movies held in New York that is wipped up from a director and/or writer. It is completely different, and of course, you have to make it seem scary and discusting with those hidious Orcs. That is what makes it original. Though the only problem i have with the movie and the book is that it is so male oriented with only 2 woman maximum. But you cant change that because it is based on the book. It is bad enough, however that they slap on Liv Tyler on every poster and enlarge her so that she sticks out from the main characters, where she is not one.
Anyway that isnt important. But just go see the movie and try to respect it for what it really is!

Since everyone has seen it, I won't say much about the movie itself except to say that it continues the excellence started by "Fellowship." Gollum has to be a landmark in digital characters. One other note is that it has more changes from the book than Fellowship did, but I won't criticize since I can't even begin to imagine what adapting a massive story like "Lord of the Rings" to cinema would be like. Peter Jackson had a huge task, and I'm sure we'll here all about his reasons for the changes in the Extended Edition commentary.

Anyway, the features of this disk (inc. a preview of the Return of the King movie, a preview of the ROTK game, and a preview of the Extended Edition to name a few) are a great appetizer for the Extended Edition. I also like how the menus keep in line with the first DVD edition of "Fellowship." Even once the Extended Edition comes out, I would keep this as it represents the director's orginal work and there are things on this DVD that won't be on the Extended Edition. I've been counting down the days to the release of this DVD since December 2002, and am finally glad to have this landmark film in my own home.

After i saw this movie i have to say, wow. wat a great film. I loved the first one and i think this one is even better. The acting is incredible especially from Elijah Wood and Viggo Martensen. I think this movie should have won at least a couple Academy awards. This has got to be one of the best films of the year!!! If this movie is any indication, i believe The Return of the King will be AWSOME!!!!!!!

Any LOTR fan who has read the book and expected the movie to be a near seamless adaptaion of the book is extremely heartbroken as am I. Everyone who has given it a negative rating knows this, but it is kind of unfair to do that to the movie. The movie was indeed an excellent movie. Despite the fact that I want to personally remove Peter Jacksons genetilia and digest them and feed him my excrements.
The movie was excellent. Once I forced myself to forget that I had read the book I realized the movie was still very good. Although I refused to forgive pj's for sacriglegiously marring the charecter of Faramir. I'm praying this Aussie schvatza doesn't do the same to the ROTK. All fans of the book know to hate the director. But, don't hate the movie. The movie has excellent musical score, unprecendented scenery and prop use, and extraordinary charecter development. There's nothing more you can ask for in a good movie. Just, if you need to vent, send pj's a bomb.

It`s very difficult to say more that has already been said but I`ll try.As it`s said in the previous review, most of the so-called "purists" will find something to say but guys, PJ and the others did a great job we can`t compare the books to the movies.This movie has great photography,good casting and like it and love it for what it is...can`t wait to see ROTK. ...

Well, i'm writing this review only to spread the good news to all you LOTR fans. Blockbuster got it on the 21st (yes, it is legal) so if you want to see it before the release date go buy it there now!

This movie has it all, Great acting, great action scenes, great talking scenes, and a great directer. There is absolutely nothing bad you can say about this movie. Go rent it! PG-13 for Epic Battle Sequences, and Scary Moments. Not a movie for children, teen through adults only.

Last year I bought the first episode DVD when it was released in last August, only to beoff when they released an extended edition in November for just a couple bucks more. Amazon says that the extended edition of this movie episode will also be out Nov. 18, 2003 (and you can even preorder it) so don't be suckered into buying both. Wait until November and buy the extended edition.

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I LOVE THIS MOVIE! THE ACTING IS GREAT! THE MUSIC IS GREAT! PETER JACKSON DID SUCH A WONDERFUL JOB AND I CAN'T WAIT TIL IT COMES OUT ON DVD!

Is this the best movie of all time? No---. Is it great entertainment? YES!! Even tho' the purists and anti-purists have quibbled over the degree of "faithfulness" to Tolkien's books, the film must be regarded as a work that stands on it's own merit. I believe I read the entire LOTR trilogy 7 times over a period of 30 years; I was never really able to visualise Gollum until now! What a magnificent combination of acting and special effects. The portrayal of a poor creature torn between an all-consuming desire for posession of the "precious" and his "master" , (Frodo Baggins) was terrific!

As I commented earlier, this is not the greatest movie of all time , but it certainly is probably the best FANTASY movie. Yes--the book was better--a consummate masterpiece within the genre; but who cares? 5 stars for acting; 5 stars for scenery ; 5 stars for special effects (especially the Ents!) ; 4 stars for the film version of the book. That makes it overall the only 5 star film I have ever rated.