The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers [Blu-ray] [2002]

Sequel to the Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers continues the excellent Lord of The Rings Saga. Looking much cleaner and more detailed than the DVD version with better sound and special effects, this is a MUST have for any movie buff. I liked the special features they added. I recently started collecting steelbook Blu-ray and was hoping for better steelbook artwork. I would have loved to have raised lettering to make the steelbook "POP!" But still a great movie!!

The extended version of The Two Towers is richer, flows more smoothly, makes more sense, fills in the blanks on missing motives of a number of characters, most notably Faramir and Eowyn, adds some important details about Aragorn. It provides more depth, background information, humor, and overall character development. Though many of the changes are small, they affected the way I interpreted scenes from the theatrical release, put a slightly different spin on things, making for a fuller experience. Which is not to say the theatrical release didn't hold together well - but the extended version is just a better film. I'd like to add that I notice a number of people have commented on the disappointing editing done in the theatrical release - to be fair to Jackson, et al, I would say: Just remember the theatres make their money by having multiple shows. They probably limited the length of the film to get more showings in per day. It would take planning for an intermission and a greater commitment by theatres to fit in what is essentially a four-hour movie. I don't think that's intentional "dumbing down" for the audience, it is just a business decision a lot of us would rather they didn't have to make.

Awesome movie for my collection. Glad I upgraded my DVD to the Blu-ray version. Visuals are mind blowing. Must have for fans of the series.

I love the LOTR movies, and I was so excited when I saw the steelbook edition! Had to grab it as soon as I saw it.

The lord of the rings trilogy is fantastic and the steelbook are a must have.

After seeing the first movie at home on DVD I knew I had to go see this one in theaters. Me and my sister went to go see this and both really love this movie. It picks up right where the first ended continuing the adventure of Frodo and Sam. This time around we are introduced to Gollum who is brilliantly voiced and motion captured by the talented Andy Serkis. A role that people will remember and mimic for a long time to come. Again Jackson does a great job of balancing the book with film and succeeds again. Great acting, awesome action and well written story. One of the best sequels ever made!

Nothing in movie form can quite equal the grandeur of J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy, given the depth and scope of his writing.....but the movie trilogy comes close! I admit to having hesitated -- nay, deliberately avoided -- seeing any of these movies, fearing dismal disappointment. After all, who would want this beloved fantasia reviled by hack acting and poor creation? But I learned this, THIS, was no listless, mediocre attempt to recreate brilliance. And The Two Towers is not just some trailer for the climactic third installment, or some slacker filler film short. It's not easy for a second installment to match the excitement of its predecessor or the dramatic "no holds barred" action of the finale, but this is truly well-balanced and a superb continuation of Fellowship, and the right prepatory to The Return.

I loved this movie and purchased all of the Lord of Rings movies in just about each format: DVD, Blue Ray, and now Blu Ray Steelbook. I liked the Blue Ray box set, but preferred the illustrations of the DVD Box Set. The images on this steelbook case are reminiscent of those earlier editions and look great displayed on the shelf. I highly recommend this item!