An epic cinematic achievement that transcends genre to stand as one of the art form’s outstanding touchstones, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) was recognized as such with an AFI AWARD in 2002, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS an epic screen experience that will inspire awe in generations of movie lovers for years to come. Though presented on a massive scale, the film’s attention to detail and its emotional depth are the heart of its extraordinary achievement. Whether marching in the shadow of 10,000 warriors or showing two people talking, Peter Jackson’s personal vision for the trilogy fully realizes J. R. R. Tolkien’s boundless literary imagination.”
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