It was clear to the writers from the very beginning that the entire final sequence of the novel (Frodo and Sam's encounter with Shelob) would be part of the third film, not this one. Also, the confrontation with a defeated Saruman at Isengard was deemed to be too anti-climactic, and was therefore moved to the third film as well. This tactical move meant the battle for Helm's Deep became this film's natural climax.
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Book 2: Lord of the Rings And the Hobbit Facts
RandomThis is the second book. This book is going to have facts you might not know from Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. I will first start with Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The...