The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition) (2002)Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen Director: Peter Jackson Rating: Format: The extended edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was perhaps the most comprehensive DVD release to date, and its follow-up proves a similarly colossal achievement, with significant extra footage and a multitude of worthwhile bonus features. The extended version of The Two Towers adds 43 minutes to the theatrical version"s 179-minute running time, and there are valuable additions to the film. Two new scenes might appease those who feel that the characterization of Faramir was the film"s most egregious departure from the book, and fans will appreciate an appearance of the Huorns at Helm"s Deep plus a nod to the absence of Tom Bombadil.