The Lord Of The: Rings: The Two Towers

: 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.

: To achieve a grounded feel, the production favored physical effects. This included a 27-foot-tall model of Orthanc and life-sized sets built into New Zealand cliffs for Helm's Deep. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The film is celebrated for pioneering techniques that defined modern blockbuster filmmaking: : The actor broke two toes while kicking