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Other characters such as King Theoden & Treebeard are more empowered characters with a stronger presence. The character arcs of Faramir & Frodo have a very different conclusion. Technical considerations with medieval combat and the laws of physics are now considered. Whether you are a critical or casual viewer, the overall movie should flow better and feel more satisfying. Scenes such as the Battle of Helm’s Deep should now have an intensity that carries all the way through to the end. Many extended edition scenes are used even though the runtime is comparable to the theatrical edition. The Two Towers Rebuilt Edition (runtime 195 minutes) includes many small trims, scene re-ordering, and a couple major narrative changes, as well as some re-scoring & foley work. There are numerous problems with narrative, characters, plausibility, pacing, tension, & timing. When one really starts to analyze it, both the theatrical and extended editions look beautiful but feel like they had incomplete and sloppy post production editing work. Some problems such as the total emasculation of Treebeard’s character (who is of central importance to the story) are greatly improved, but it doesn’t solve all the problems, and it even creates a few new ones with pacing and timeline. The Extended Edition (runtime 235 minutes) improves upon the theatrical edition. It does not help either that this is my favorite of the books. Once a year I watch The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, and once a year I cringe through the viewing of The Two Towers. Peter Jackson’s trilogy came so near to perfection, which is an amazing feat in its own right but also serves to make this flawed middle chapter all the more painful. I would not have embarked on this massive project if not for my deep love of the books and Peter Jackson’s movies. A Note & Brief Description From The Editor:
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