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Can I give it more than 5 stars? Please? FULL SKULL BABY!

"Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is the second edition to this trilogy. This action packed movie is one of few that lives up to the original. The action isn't the only detail that attracts audiences. So do the special effects and most important...the genius storyline. Drama and elaborate scenes combine surely pleasing J.R.R. Tolkin, the book author.

Peter Jackson, the director, the producer, and the writer, proudly presents his sweat and tears. He's worked nonstop since 1999 perfecting every detail. He leads the crew to make a seamingly impossible task look easy when actually, it's one of history's hardest movie creations. The set and the buildings look real, but the construction took almost a year to complete with just "The Two Towers".

Every actor performs every drop of heart and soul as did Peter Jackson in his duties. Elijah Wood proves as Frodo Biggings that he'll perfect more demanding roles in the years coming. Other Oscar worthy performances are noted by Ian McKellan, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, Orlando Bloom, and others. They give their characters the necessary emotions for the audience to feel in their hearts.

Those interested in this movie are advised to watch "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" first. Otherwise, one will be clueless to many scenes. This is the continuation of the journey to destroy the ring before it takes over the world; therefore, creating widespread evil. "The Two Towers" keeps the audience's eyes wide open waiting for the next intense action scene.

Afterward, watch the special features. It includes a sneak preview of the next trilogy chapter, "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" with a behind-the-scenes look. Sean Astin's short film feature is viewing worthy. It stars four "Lord of the Rings" crew members including the legendary Peter Jackson. The WB-special originally aired on November 2002 informs how "The Two Towers" was made. All other features are worth watching. The ensemble will not leave the audience disappointed....

It'll be.......their precious.

The journey continues into classic territory FULL SKULL BABY!
The Two Towers picks up where Fellowship left off and didn't leave any quality filmmaking behind! Peter Jackson is a brilliant director achieving what many thought (including Tolkien himself) was impossible-adapting these books into films. These are more than just films though, they are masterpieces that, like the books, raised the bar within their medium. Top notch film! It should be illegal to not see these movies at least once!

STUNNING GIFT SET! TRASH THE VHS! FULL SKULL BABY!
I've already reviewed the original version of "The Two Towers" but I can't help but feel compelled to give my views on the "Extended Edition Collector's Gift Set" which is by far the greatest DVD set that has ever been made along side the "Gift Set" edition of "The Fellowship of The Rings".

The movie itself is a stunning masterpiece but The extended edition of TTT virtually renders the theatrical edition almost irrevelent to me because the newly incorporated footage, all 43 minutes of it, virtually expands the entire scope of an already great epic and the new footage gives this movie a whole new look from my perspective. No offense to whose who like the theatrical edition, it's still amazing, but it's almost like cut up compared the the "Extended Edition". Many scenes which seemed unimportant are greatly expanded and there are also some new scenes which are completely left out of the theatrical DVD edition one of which was very heartbreaking but I'm not going to say what it is out of fear of spoiling it.

The first two DVDs contain excellent commentary by Peter Jackson, by the design crew, and also by the stellar 16 member cast of this stunning masterpiece. Even then, there's also lots more of what's on them than just what I mentioned.

The third and fourth DVDs however are the real treats! As for all of the many fans including myself out there who are baffled and awe-struck at how they could possibly have made such an incredible epic movie like this, well these third and fourth DVDs delve deep into the making of this movie. The documentaries contained are absolutely stunning and worth watching over and over again! The humongous scope of the massive work done with making all of the many things for this movie is phenomenal and beyond imagination! Would you believe all of the hard work that was put into making not just the movie but even the movie sets themselves. I have never before seen such a mind-blowing 'behind the scenes' DVD like the "Gift Set" edition. Both the third and fourth discs are enough to warrant buying this awesome Gift Set. There are so many more treats on this gift Set that I could never do this DVD any justice with this review nor do I want to spoil it.

This set also comes with a statue of Gollum which is actually quite cool and makes for good decorative use for my desktop and also a fifth DVD of artwork of Gollum and how the statue of him was made but it's not a whole lot to write home about in my opinion but even if you just get the 'regular' "Extended Edition" you have no idea of the many, MANY Easter Eggs that are found on this set. This set may be a bit on the expensive side but trust me, this item is worth more than the price tag slapped on it. Just the box packaging is worth keeping forever! The bottom line: I say get this DVD and throw out the VHS!!

Okay, I'll stop here but before I go, I just want to say thank you to Peter Jackson and the entire crew for not only creating three stunning masterpieces but also putting out incredible DVD sets for "The Two Towers"

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