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The Lord Of the Rings: The Two Towers (Full Screen Edition)

Elijah Wood (Actor), Ian McKellen (Actor), Peter Jackson (Director, Writer) Rated:
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Contributor Viggo Mortensen, J.R.R. Tolkien, Sam Comery, Peter Jackson, Jed Brophy, Cate Blanchett, Philippa Boyens, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Fran Walsh, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, Bruce Allpress, John Bach, Billy Boyd, Orlando Bloom, Sala Baker See more
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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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Documentaries:2 in-depth programs that reveal the secrets behind the production of this epic adventure, including:? --On the set - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" (Starz/Encore special) (14:10) --"Return to Middle-earth" (WB special) (45:10)
Featurette:8 featurettes originally created for lordoftherings.net: -Forces of Darkness -Sounds of Middle-earth -Edoras & Rohan Culture -Creatures -Gandalf the White -Arms & Armor -Helm's Deep -Gollum: Andy Serkis, Bay Raitt
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Music Video:"Gollum Song"
Other:Short film by Sean Astin "The Long and Short of It" Preview of Electronic Arts' video game, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King An inside look at the Special Extended DVD Edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Exclusive 10-minute behind-the-scenes preview of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a seamless continuation of Peter Jackson's epic fantasy based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. After the breaking of the Fellowship, Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) journey to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power with the creature Gollum as their guide. Meanwhile, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom), and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) join in the defense of the people of Rohan, who are the first target in the eradication of the race of Men by the renegade wizard Saruman (Christopher Lee) and the dark lord Sauron. Fantastic creatures, astounding visual effects, and a climactic battle at the fortress of Helm's Deep make The Two Towers a worthy successor to The Fellowship of the Ring, grander in scale but retaining the story's emotional intimacy. These two films are perhaps the greatest fantasy films ever made, but they're merely a prelude to the cataclysmic events of The Return of the King. --David Horiuchi

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 0.71 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Peter Jackson, Sean Astin
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, Closed-captioned, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 59 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ August 26, 2003
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Bruce Allpress
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1 EX)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ New Line Home Video
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00009APK1
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Dominic Monaghan, Fran Walsh, J.R.R. Tolkien, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
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    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 31,340 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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YOU SENT ME TWO COPIES OF 'PART 1' AND NO 'PART 2'!
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YOU SENT ME TWO COPIES OF 'PART 1' AND NO 'PART 2'!
I opened this up the moment I got it and I am really glad I did; I received a box without part 2 of the movie included and two disks for part one. I popped both disks in my DVD player just to see if one of them had second half of the film, hoping that it was just improperly labeled. Neither disk was... Like seriously?! I spent $40 on a new copy of this movie instead of buying one used just to avoid having something like this happen! I was planning on watching all three films this weekend, but that won't be happening now. Completely unacceptable.
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Madison Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars I was stoned
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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I am LOTR FAN, I love the movies and books so much - every Christmas we watch all the movies.
This past Christmas, we weren't able to watch it all together, so I watched it and I had popped an adult candy beforehand. 20 minutes in I was convinced that Sam and Frodo were soul mates, TRUELY soulmates. Like, damn. I need me a Sam in my life. The special effects got REAL special and it was honestly really awesome.
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Mike T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Hack and Slash!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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If you like seeing countless creatures being gored with medieval weapons this is for you. Lots of great scenes and pivotal plot twists, but the battle scene is half the movie and will grow tiresome if that’s not your thing.
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Bradd
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite of the 3
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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The extended version is great. And towers is my favorite of the trilogy. Highly recommended!!!
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Jake Mohlman
5.0 out of 5 stars Completely satisfying interpretation of Tolkien
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2003
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I am sure that there are those who are bothered, angry even, that Peter Jackson didn't take a more literal approach to his "Lord of the Rings" films. To those people I would say that a literal word for word translation from text to screen (assuming such a thing were possible, which it's not) would be nothing but mimicry and in no way a tribute to Tolkien's genius. Rather, I would argue that Jackson's superb interpretation of "The Two Towers" beautifully captures the spirit of Tolkien without being slavish in its devotion. Moreover, Jackson successfully grounds his film in a recognizable reality, which serves to further engage the viewer.
There are three ways (generally speaking) in which Jackson puts his fingerprint on Tolkien. The first is his interpretation of the text; areas in which without changing Tolkien he is nonetheless able to put his own spin on the text. There are two salient and superb examples of this that come immediately to mind. The first is that Jackson presents Gollum/Smeagol as a split personality. Gollum is a malevolent deceitful being who lusts after the ring, and Smeagol is an almost childlike creature, fierce in his devotion, but easily hurt. I found this approach to be utterly compelling, and a superb way to present Gollum, but at the same time, it is totally loyal to Tolkien's writing. The second example is the presentation of Gandalf freeing Theoden from Saruman as a sort of exorcism. Not only was this a visually intriguing way to present the scene, but it also shows great appreciation for Tolkien as a man. As a devout Catholic, I suspect he would have appreciated the overtones that swirl about the exchange.
The second way in which Jackson captures Tolkien is in his portrayal of the characters. Given the constraints of the film format, the director is forced to both condense and flesh out various characters and exchanges. As such, it is critical that he portrays the characters appropriately, but within the context of the movie. There are any number of excellent examples to Jackson's characterizations, but there are a few that come immediately to mind. The first is using Gimli as much needed comic relief, but doing so in such a way that doesn't degrade the character. In fact, it has quite the opposite effect as it lends a certain emotional depth to the stalwart dwarf. Another example is the conflicted Theoden who is almost Shakespearean in his portrayal. Particularly moving was when at Theodred's grave he flatly states, "No parent should have to bury their child" and then breaks down. Finally, Eowyn's unrequited love for Aragorn is nicely captured, and largely without any dialogue, using glances and expressions to convey the story.
Finally, there is Jackson's modification of Tolkien in order to both make the story work as a film and ground it in our present day reality. Most surprising among these is the appearance of the Elves at Helm's Deep, as they come to honor the old alliances. While completely absent from Tolkien's writing, I found this to be an excellent and effective modification. By introducing the Elves, Jackson is able to paint a portrait of Allies fighting against a common enemy in the World War II sense. Moreover, the elite Elves and Rohirrim fighting side by side against overwhelming odds echoes Thermopylae, where the grossly outnumbered Spartans saved Greece, and ultimately, Western Civilization, from the Persians. The second approach is more subtle, but completely pervasive as Jackson takes a fantasy war and couches it in familiar terms. For example there is a suicide bombing at one point during the Battle of Helm's Deep. While entirely within the context of Tolkien, Jackson's presentation rather brutally echoes our own dangerous world. Another fine example is Theoden's question, "What can men do against such reckless hate?" which rather succinctly captures the dilemma of fighting terrorism.
My only two complaints are relatively small. The first is an entirely unnecessary dream sequence between Arwen and Aragorn which badly distracts from the mounting tension between him and Eowyn. The second is that while Faramir is ultimately true to the book, it takes far too long for him to realize the danger of the ring. Part of the beauty of his character is how he stands in contrast to his brother Boromir, and this is somewhat eroded by Jackson's interpretation.
As for the discs themselves, they are everything one would expect based upon the first set, as the sound, picture and score are all superb. Furthermore, I found the additional scenes to be generally excellent. Theodred's funeral, which features a lament by Eowyn, was particularly moving. Also, through the addition of a few key scenes, I found the ending to be far more satisfying. The conclusions to the Battles of Helms Deep an Isengard are less abrupt, and Faramir is better rounded out.
The extras are likewise superb and every bit as fascinating as the features from the first set. I'm not one who is easily drawn in by commetary on costumes and make-up, but these discs are so comprehensive it is impossible not to be drawn in by them. Finally, the audio commentaries are likewise comprehensive and interesting.
If you are looking for a slavish recreation of Tolkien's work, you would do well to pass on these discs. However, if you appreciate the spirit of Tolkien's work, and fine filmmaking, you would do well to watch this film. Furthermore, you will never find a better value, as the extra's included in this four disc set once again set the standard to which all other releases must strive.
Enjoy!
Jake Mohlman
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Voc
5.0 out of 5 stars Wanted to own
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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My favorite
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Laurence Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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Great movie in fact all three are great
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Dan Wade
5.0 out of 5 stars No review needed - It is the LOTR!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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No review will do this movie justice. Great adaptation.
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o dubhthaigh
5.0 out of 5 stars An Improvement and a Foreboding....
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2003
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Although it is not really necessary to stick to the knitting of the script of Tolkein's book, what the extended version displays in dramatic form is how far from the environmental and anti-violence message Jackson's theatrical edition has strayed. Given the advance complaints from Christopher Lee about the hatcheting of the third film, it might just be best to wait until the extended DVD comes out next Christmas. We'll find out soon enough. A question for Jackson: why would you edit the third film anyway? There is no fourth. Do it right, for a change.
As to this film, as with the first, much of the extra footage fills in details or gives more substance that in the theatre release seemed to be passing nods to cognoscenti who may have brushed up on the book just before curtain. However, there are some critical passages that SHOULD have been in: most notably, "Sons of the Steward" segment, the initial capture of Frodo & Sam by Faramir, and most importantly, "Flotsam and Jetsam." In the case of the first, the essential dialectic between two sons of a father already unkowingly corrupted by the lure of the ring addresses everything from the literal implications to the endless psychological and family issues involved in the passing of one generation to another, be it business or early onset Alzheimers. But critically to the third film, this scene lays out what is a very key part of the conclusion of the story and why Middle Earth will be forever changed when it passes to men.
As to Frodo's initial capture by Faramir, they come across a fallen opponent and Faramir delivers an oratory that is right at the heart of the tragedy of war, and this is a story borne of a tragedy in Europe in which young men answered calls and found their death. On top of the contextual part, the actuial acting in these two scenes is among the best in the series thus far. Pity. Do we really need more of the "Guns of Navaronne" type of film-making? Essentially all war movies are the same: stress in anticpation, catharsis in battle, sacrifice in the aftermath. What changes is the quality of the toys used to display it. That is NOT what the story is about.
The Sons scene deleted also gives depth to Framir's confrontation with Frodo and Sam in the cave and establishes the ethical and the metaphysical reason why he, and not Boromir, should survive and have an important future in Middle Earth.
Many of the other characters are given much more detail as well: Eowyn's part makes sense in this film now. She isn't just Renaissance eye-candy. The Ents are less Disney-like cartoons and actually manage to reel off both Tolkien's interest in lyrical poetry and the Heideggerian question concerning technology and the environment in more than broad pastiche.
And that brings us to Flotsam: much has been made of Jackson's omission of the spider, which, honestly, is a mere dramatic device to advance the story (a more nefarious Tom Bombadill, if you will) that can be quickly addressed in #3. But at the fall of Isengaard, there is an essential confrontation between Gandalf and Saruman that defines the entire conflict that knowledge and power can produce among the knowing and the innocent. In the course of this confrontation, an orb is picked up that has enormous ontological consequences as the story unfolds. It ties in with the entire issue of knowledge, power, corruption and innocence. This is precisely how the movie should have ended, and more's the pity that Jackson took the Jerry Bruckheimer route.
That said, and as the rumours begin to fly about the editing of RETURN OF THE KING, the third film is in danger of going Hollywood. I wept at the end of the books, and I suspect I'll just be full of popcorn with Jackson's resolution of the human factors, the exitential confrontations, the mythological interpretation of death and loss.
This edition is truly what the second film should have been. If you love the story, pick this up.
As to the superfluous material scattered over the other 2 discs, it's mostly for the Mac graphically inclined, but the discussion about Tolkien, featuring notably Christopher Lee, and the New Zealand as Middle Earth segments are terrific. Regarding Tolkien, the various talking heads give you an historical context, but unless you're literate enough to understand the dynamics between Tolkien and C.C. Lewis and even Charles Williams for that matter, this might be lost on the casual viewer. Still, I'm glad it's here. Tends to validate Lee's criticism's of Jackson's editing as well. It would be well to keep in mind that when published, it was ridiculed at Oxford as "Bored of the Rings" and actually never really achieved its legendary status until the hippies re-discovered it in the sixties. What began as an academic way of comforting his son in the midst of WW2 inspired so many of us later to be concerned about the very life-stuff of this planet, human and otherwise.
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George Kochkessel
5.0 out of 5 stars Geschichten, die wirklich wichtig sind
Reviewed in Germany on December 5, 2020
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Diese Rezension ist in erster Linie als Fassungsvergleich zwischen der Kinofassung und der Special Extended Edition von Hdr: Die zwei Türme gedacht. Da hier die Rezensionen für beide Fassungen zusammengemischt werden, schreibe ich nur eine und denke, sie wird unter beiden Versionen des Films zu sehen sein.
Die zwei Türme: Die Reise geht weiter. Und wieder haben wir es hier mit einem perfekten Film in jeder Hinsicht zu tun, ein gigantisches und tief emotionales Meisterwerk, voller großartiger Darsteller die die wie Faust aufs Auge zu ihren Figuren passen. Die CGI- und praktischen Effekte sind nach wie vor absolut überzeugend, die Musik von Howard Shore wunderschön wie eh und je. Das märchenhafte Element des ersten Teils Die Gefährten wandert hier zugunsten von mehr Action in den Hintergrund. Wir betreten hier endgültig die Welt der Menschen, das Königreich Rohan, welches sich unter der Knute des finsteren Zauberers Saruman (Ruhe in Frieden, der legendäre Christopher Lee) befindet. Dementsprechend geht es hier finsterer und kriegerischer zu, die Schlacht von Helms Klamm am Ende des Films sollte die gewaltigste Schlachtsequenz sein, die man bis dahin im Kino bewundern konnte (bis Die Rückkehr des Königs ein Jahr später alles auf den Kopf stellte und ein Actionspektakel von bis heute ungeahnter Größe auf die Leinwand schmetterte). Frodo und Sam befinden sich nun allein auf dem Weg nach Mordor und stoßen auf Gollum; und mit diesem ist ein technisches Wunderwerk entstanden. Dargestellt von Andy Serkis (wo bitte bleibt bis heute sein Oscar?) und per Motion Capturing als am Computer animierte Figur dargestellt, verschwimmen hier die Grenzen zwischen Realität und CGI so perfekt zu einem ausdrucksstarken Lebewesen, dass man seine künstliche Herkunft schon nach wenigen Sekunden komplett vergisst, auch 18 Jahre später noch.
Im Vergleich zu den anderen beiden Teilen mag Die zwei Türme minimal abfallen (den ersten halte ich nachwievor für den besten / rundesten der Reihe, der dritte hat als episches Finale natürlich die größten emotionalen Momente zu verzeichnen) doch das ändert nichts daran, dass nahezu jeder andere Film im direkten Vergleich klein und unspektakulär erscheint: Jeder Teil von HdR ist ein wunderschönes, beeindruckendes Meisterwerk.
Nun, da die Wiederveröffentlichung der Trilogie als 4k Ultra HD ansteht und die Box fairerweise beide Fassungen der Filme - Kinofassung und Extended - enthält, steht wieder die Frage im Raum, welcher der beiden Filmfassungen der Vorzug zu geben ist.
Die SEE von Die zwei Türme bietet ca 40 Minuten mehr Laufzeit als die Kinofassung und - ich muss es ganz ehrlich sagen - in der kürzeren Version gefällt mir dieser Teil ein kleines Stück besser. Profitierte der erste Teil davon, dass die längere Version der an Information fast schon überladenen ersten Stunde ein dringend benötigtes, ruhigeres Erzähltempo verpasste, so ziehen die zusätzlichen Szenen im zweiten Teil den Film doch ein wenig zu sehr in die Länge. Vielleicht liegt es daran, dass schon die Kinofassung im Mittelteil etwas gestreckt wirkte (Aragorns Scheintod beim Sturz von der Klippe). Doch der Mehrwert, der von den zusätzlichen Szenen ausgeht, hält sich mMn doch eher in Grenzen. Vor allem die vielen zusätzlichen Szenen mit Baumbart dem Ent, in denen er etwa minutenlang in gewohnt langsamer Sprache ein Ent-Gedicht zitiert, bringen wohl nicht nur die beiden Hobbits Merry und Pippin an den Rand eines Nickerchens ;). Ein nettes Augenzwinkern für die Fans ist es, wenn der Alte Weidenmann (der im Buch eigentlich im ersten Teil an den Grenzen des Auenlands auftritt) hier einen kleinen Cameo-Auftritt feiert und Baumbart sogar den (in den Filmen gar nicht auftretenden) singenden "Waldgeist" Tom Bombadil kurz zitiert. Wie gesagt, nett für die Fans. Aus filmdramaturgischer Sicht unterbrechen solche Szenen allerdings komplett den Fluss der Haupthandlung und ziehen so einen eh über drei Stunden langen Film unnötig in die Länge.
Wieder herausgerissen wird das aber durch eine Rückblende, die Faramirs Vergangenheit zu seinem Bruder Boromir und seinem Vater Denethor beleuchtet. Faramirs kaltes, egozentrisches Auftreten in der Kinofassung war vielen Buchlesern ein Dorn im Auge, gerät durch diese zusätzliche Szene aber in einen anderen Kontext: Wir sehen seine herzliche Beziehung zu seinem Bruder, erfahren, dass dieser viel lieber seine Leute in Gondor beschützen will anstatt in Bruchtal nach dem Einen Ring zu suchen, vom Vater aber dazu genötigt wird (was doppelt bitter ist, da wir als Zuschauer den Ausgang bereits aus dem ersten Teil kennen, in dem Boromir dem Ring verfällt und letztendlich mit dem Leben bezahlt) und wir sehen, wie Faramir unter der Verachtung seines Vaters leidet, der nichts Starkes in ihm sieht und ihm seinen älteren Bruder stets vorzieht. Sicher, all das kommt auch im dritten Teil später deutlich zum Vorschein, dennoch ist es eine schöne und wichtige Erweiterung, die Faramirs Verhalten erklärt und darüber hinaus auch Boromir in ein anderes, positives Licht rückt.
Ich kann für den zweiten Teil des HdR also in erster Linie die flüssigere Kinofassung empfehlen, gerade Erstseher und Nichtbuchkenner ziehen womöglich wenig Nutzen aus den Erweiterungen der SEE, die mMn den Fluss des Films immer wieder unnötig unterbrechen und verlangsamen. Eine tolle, unverzichtbare Fünf-Minuten-Szene wiegt eben nicht dreißig weitere auf, in denen größtenteils nichts allzu Bedeutsames passiert. Dennoch bin ich froh, dass es die SEE gibt, denn sie ist - wie auch beim ersten Teil - vor allem ein Geschenk an die Fans, die nicht genug von Mittelerde bekommen können. Darüber sollten wie dankbar sein und für mich, der die Filme eh auswendig kennt, kommt auch beim zweiten Teil keine andere Version als die längere in Frage. Hat man als Erstseher jedoch die Wahl, sollte man hier eindeutig zur Kinoversion greifen, da diese flüssiger durchläuft und sich auf das Wesentliche konzentriert, anstatt den "Fachunkundigen" mit zu viel Hintergrundwissen oder Buchanspielungen, die er nicht versteht, auf die Geduldsprobe zu stellen.
Letzlich ändert, wie schon bei Die Gefährten, keine Fassung etwas daran, dass die Verfilmung vom Herr der Ringe ein absolutes Meisterwerk ist, welches fast zwanzig Jahre nach seinem Erscheinen nichts von seinem Glanz und seiner Kraft verloren hat. Ich sehe mir alle drei Teile regelmäßig zu Weihnachten an und werde dies auch weiterhin tun. Es sind eben, wie Sam am Ende unter Tränen zu Frodo sagt, die "Geschichten, die wirklich wichtig sind. Die etwas bedeuten." Und zu diesen Geschichten wird der Herr der Ringe für mich und für viele auf ewig gehören.
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Reviewed in France on September 7, 2016
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La trilogie de l'anneau continue après un premier opus excellent qui posait les bases de cette merveilleuse épopée. Dans cette suite, les membres de la Communauté se sont séparés mais chacun aura son importance dans la réussite de la mission. Les différents groupes formés vivront des aventures diverses mais chacune sera aussi intéressante que les autres. C'est d'ailleurs en suivant l'un des groupes, celui avec Aragorn, que l'on assistera à l'une des batailles épiques qui ont fait (en partie) la renommée de cette trilogie. La bataille du gouffre de Helm est impressionnante de par sa taille mais aussi par son ambiance. On tremble face à l'immense troupe adverse, on comprend que la lutte semble vaine face à une telle armée. La peur monte parmi les rangs et l'excitation grandit chez le spectateur. La nuit renforce le côté dramatique et terrifiant de cet affrontement. C'est à ce moment que le mot épique prend tout son sens, l'héroïsme des personnages est mis à l'épreuve et leur courage aussi. Comme dans le premier opus, les maquillages et effets spéciaux sont très réussis amplifiant le côté impressionnant et réalisme de la scène. Tout en assurant le spectacle de ce côté, le film ne perd pas de vue les autres personnages qui permettent de faire avancer e récit et faire de nouvelles rencontres comme les Ents et surtout Gollum, cette créature qui jouera un rôle essentiel dans la suite de l'histoire est l'une des autres grandes réussites de ce deuxième film. Grâce à la motion capture et au talent d'Andy Serkis, Gollum prend vie et semble faire partie intégrante du décor alors qu'il a pourtant été rajouté numériquement. Le pouvoir de l'anneau est visible dans ce deuxième volet, son influence sur les personnages grandit et cela est très bien montré. « Le Seigneur des anneaux : les deux tours » est plus impressionnant et imposant que le premier opus mais il n'oublie pas de faire avancer le récit autant que dans le premier film. Cette suite garde les éléments qui avaient fait le succès du précédent film, comme les décors et bien sûr la BO qui est une nouvelle magique, tout en étant plus épique.
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Reviewed in France on September 21, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars Der Herr der Ringe - Trilogie
Reviewed in Germany on April 6, 2024
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Sehr schnelle Lieferung. Extended Version.
Was toll ist, dass man die DVD beidseitig nutzt. Keine 5 DVDs nötig. Beide Seiten der DVD zum Abspielen.
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