: One digital frame of Treebeard took up to 48 hours to render, totaling nearly 50 years of processing time for his collective screen time. On-Set Trivia & Injuries

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review - Roger Ebert

: The actor broke two toes while kicking an Uruk-hai helmet; the take featuring his genuine scream of pain is the one used in the final film. He also purchased the horse he rode, Brego, after developing a close bond with the animal.

: The film holds a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was praised for its "spectacular action and emotional storytelling".

: For the 10,000-strong Uruk-hai army at Helm's Deep, Jackson recorded 25,000 cricket fans at a stadium chanting in Black Speech.

: It is frequently cited as one of the greatest sequels in cinema history, with the 45-minute Battle of Helm's Deep hailed as a masterpiece of combat cinematography. Available Media & Guides

: To ensure accuracy to Tolkien's world, actors playing Orcs rinsed their mouths with a liquorice-based mouthwash so the insides appeared black when they snarled. Critical Success & Awards

: At the 75th Academy Awards, it won for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound Editing .

The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers Today

: One digital frame of Treebeard took up to 48 hours to render, totaling nearly 50 years of processing time for his collective screen time. On-Set Trivia & Injuries

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review - Roger Ebert

: The actor broke two toes while kicking an Uruk-hai helmet; the take featuring his genuine scream of pain is the one used in the final film. He also purchased the horse he rode, Brego, after developing a close bond with the animal. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

: The film holds a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was praised for its "spectacular action and emotional storytelling".

: For the 10,000-strong Uruk-hai army at Helm's Deep, Jackson recorded 25,000 cricket fans at a stadium chanting in Black Speech. : One digital frame of Treebeard took up

: It is frequently cited as one of the greatest sequels in cinema history, with the 45-minute Battle of Helm's Deep hailed as a masterpiece of combat cinematography. Available Media & Guides

: To ensure accuracy to Tolkien's world, actors playing Orcs rinsed their mouths with a liquorice-based mouthwash so the insides appeared black when they snarled. Critical Success & Awards : The film holds a 95% approval rating

: At the 75th Academy Awards, it won for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound Editing .