
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (EE)
PG-13, 2002, New Line Cinema
Director:
Peter Jackson
Starring:
Viggo Mortensen, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom, John Rhys-Davies, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Miranda Otto, Andy Serkis, Dominic Monaghan, Hugo Weaving, Liv Tyler, Billy Boyd
Plot:
Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy masterpiece, the Fellowship has broken, but the quest to destroy the One Ring continues. Frodo and Sam must entrust their lives to Gollum if they are to find their way to Mordor. The surviving members of The Fellowship prepare for battle. The War of the Ring has begun. (Note: licensees are to use the embedded videos for preview purposes only and they should obtain full-length versions for their public performance needs.)
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Fierce enemy turns into wimp
Themes: Confronting Evil, Deception, Satan
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Glorified mentor returns from dead
Themes: Redemption, Resurrection, Satan
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Evil exorcized from possessed king
Themes: Freedom, Redemption, Spiritual Warfare, Satan, Trapped
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Gollum tries purging evil personality
Themes: Addiction, Change, Repentance, Sin, Honesty
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Hero sacrifices life during fight
Themes: Adversity, Attack, Confronting Evil, Protection, Storms of Life
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The battle of Helm's Deep
Themes: Confronting Evil, Good vs Evil, Safety, Spiritual Warfare, War
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Evil finds weakness in castle wall
Themes: Hidden Danger, Storms of Life, Surprise, Survival, Unexpected, Weakness
9
Wizard returns with reinforcements
Themes: Miracles, Prayer, Rescue, Second Coming, Fulfillment, God's Intervention
10
Trees retaliate for deforestation
Themes: Confronting Evil, Consequences, Good vs Evil, Loser, Nature, Retaliation
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Wizard fights demon during fall
Themes: Jesus, Redemption, Sacrifice, Satan
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Hobbit risks life to save spices
Themes: Enjoying Life, Faith, Optimism
13
Dwarf spouts off, endangers group
Themes: Controlling the Tongue, Friendship, Leadership
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Hobbit ignores warning almost dies
Themes: Deception, Death, Disobedience
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Ring draws evil to group
Themes: Guilt, Sin, Unforgiving
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Fearful king hides instead of fight
Themes: Confronting Evil, Fear, Leadership, War
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King shows unjust favor to older son
Themes: Brothers, Father-Son, Love
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Hobbit feigns betrayal to save creature
Themes: Betrayal, Confusion, Mercy, Tough Love
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King refuses to call for aid
Themes: Giving Up, Leadership, Loneliness, Pride
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Warrior encourages hopeless boy
Themes: Encouragement, Hope, Leadership
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Elves honor allegiance by joining fight
Themes: Friendship, Integrity, Loyalty, Unity
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Hobbit saves Earth from doom
Themes: Evangelism, Helping Others, Friendship, Witnessing
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Friend encouraged not to give up
Themes: Determination, Encouragement, Hope, Storms of Life
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Hobbit wonders of future legend
Themes: Encouragement, Friendship, Thankfulness, Acceptance