In this continuation of Tolkien's classic work, Frodo and Sam continue their trek towards Mount Doom, aided by the creature Gollum. Former fellowship members Legolas, Aragorn and Gimli search for friends who have been taken by the Uruk Hai. On the way, they become participants in the battle to save the people of Rohan from Saruman's army. Meanwhile, Merry and Pippin discover strange new friends.
Publisher:[Burbank, Calif.] :New Line Home Entertainment ;c2003.
General Note:
Title from container.
DVD. Widescreen.
Based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Original version released as a motion picture in 2002.
Bilingual packaging.
Special features include: over 43 minutes of new and extended scenes; four feature-length commentaries; five original documentaries covering adapting the book into a screenplay, the origins of Middle-earth, designing Middle-earth, a visit to the Weta Workshop, and an in-depth look at creating and bringing Gollum to life; two interactive maps; galleries with audio commentaries; eight original documentaries covering the filming of The two towers, the visual effects, editing, music and sound, stunts and fight training, and a visit to Weta Digital; interactive sound demonstration of The battle of Helm's Deep.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Music by Howard Shore; film editor, Michael Horton; production designer, Grant Major; director of photography, Andrew Lesnie.
Participant or Performer Note:
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Brad Dourif, Karl Urban, Andy Serkis.