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STUNNING GIFT SET! TRASH THE VHS!
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"

Quite Simply The Best Fantasy Sequel Ever
"Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is a darker, swiftly paced film, that is far more brooding and somber than its illustrious predecessor. Surprisingly, it flows much better too, with the three subplots neatly interwoven under Peter Jackson's keen direction. Diehard fans of Tolkien may be disappointed with further liberties which Jackson has taken with the author's prose, yet these changes are well wrought and remain true to Tolkien's spirit. The best of the three subplots is the story of

Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli as they search for Merry and Pippin, whom we saw being seized by Saruman's Uruk-Hai at the end of "Fellowship of the Ring". Their journey takes them to the land of Rohan, where Aragorn leads a combined elf and human defense of a Rohan stronghold from Saruman's Uruk-Hai army. Meanwhile Merry and Pippin encounter the ent Treebeard, and eventually join in the old, seemingless timeless, being's encounters with Saruman and his dark forces. And Frodo and Sam trek onward to Mordor, accompanied by Gollum.

The acting in "The Two Towers" is fine, though it doesn't quite rise up to the majestic heights seen in the previous film. Ian McKellen is splendid as Gandalf, but here he has the misfortune of uttering some somber, seemingly banal dialogue. The two actors who make the most of their time are Viggo Mortenson as Aragorn and Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee. And then there is Andy Serkis's riveting performance of Gollum; one worthy of an Supporting Actor Academy Award nomination. Of the newcomers to the saga, both Bernard Hill as Theoden, king of Rohan and Miranda Otto as his niece Eowyn are impressive, with Otto almost stealing the scenes she's in with Mortenson. Once more the sound track is superb thanks due to an inventive, brilliant score from composer Howard Shore; it is also unique with a fine string melody for the people of Rohan.

Until I saw this film I thought the "Empire Strikes Back" was the best sequel I'd seen in the realm of fantasy and science fiction. Much to Peter Jackson's vision and directing, "The Two Towers" is simply the best.

Spectacular
Arguably better than the first installment of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, The Two Towers is a more than seamless continuation of the first film. Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) continue their quest to destroy the ring, and are now guided by the deceitful Gollum. Meanwhile, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom), and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) join the fight to defend the city of Rohan as Saruman (Christopher Lee) and his dark lord Sauron proceed with their plan of the eradication of mankind. More violent, fast paced, and with a more epic feel; The Two Towers is, as of this typing, the best action/fantasy adaptation yet; and while it may not take place exactly as Tolkien himself had written it, he himself would nod his head in approval of the fantastic job done by director Peter Jackson. Most of the cast from Fellowship of the Ring has returned: including Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Hugo Weaving, and Andy Serkis providing his movements and voice as Gollum, who is a fantastic pinnacle of how far computer animation has come today. The battle scenes are more than epic; including the climatic slickly put together battle of Helm's Deep. All this however is only a taste of what is to come with the third and final film in the trilogy: the eagerly anticipated The Return of the King.

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