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Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The
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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for epic battle sequences and scary images
Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Christopher Lee, Cate Blanchett, and Bernard Hill
In the second chapter in J.R.R Tolkien's epic trilogy, the Fellowship faces unimaginable armies and deception while also witnessing ancient wonders and the untapped strength of their people. (New Line Productions)
| GENRE(S): | Fantasy |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Frances Walsh
Philippa Boyens Stephen Sinclair, Peter Jackson J.R.R. Tolkien (novel) |
| DIRECTED BY: | Peter Jackson |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: August 26, 2003 Video: August 26, 2003 Theatrical: December 18, 2002 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 179 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA / New Zealand |
Received 6 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Also received a Best Picture nomination at the Golden Globes. Named Best Picture of 2002 by the Online Film Critics Society.
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.9 (out of 10) based on 326 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Dre H. gave it a10:
Best of the 3 movies. No slow build up, lots of story, lots of action, lots of excitement.
Yash S gave it a10:
Best of the series Aragorn was best in this film.
Michael L gave it a10:
The best of the 3 and all were great!
David S. gave it a10:
The most action packed of the trilogy. You can't watch it without seeing the first one or finish it without dying to see the third
Adnan A. gave it a10:
The first time I watched the trailer for two towers in the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets movie. At that time I wasn't interested in the lord of the rings (because I didn't understand the first one) and I was waiting for the trailer to end so I could watch Harry Potter. I found the trailer boring but in the end the scene (battle of Helms Deep) in which Legolas slides on the shield and shoots arrows really caught my attention. Now many years later the lord of the rings trilogy remains my favorite! Story... If you haven't watched the first one then it's gonna be difficult for you to keep up with the story but if you get the plot then it's a story that's gonna captivate you even after the end of the movie. Kudos to J.R.R.Tolkien for creating such a world and Peter Jackson for filling this world with life. Acting... Every character is special and all the credit goes to the actors. Each and every actor, has carried out his/her roles with dedication and devotion. No complaints. Direction... I'd only say that no other person in this universe could have made lord of the rings other than Peter Jackson. Visuals... Four Words... HELMS DEEP and GOLLUM !!!! Helm's Deep is the best war ever in a movie! Gollum is, will and always be the best animated character ever. Andy Serkis as Gollum is the strongest point of the movie. It's not easy for a 3 hour movie to keep you entertained for long but this movie makes you beg for more! Such movies are made once in a decade and to not see them is the biggest mistake of your life.
George C. gave it a10:
Two Towers doesn't have the mood that the first one does, there are more battle sequences, heavier plots, and thrilling moments. This is Gullom's show, partailly Aragorn's (who of which has a background that gives off 10 minutes of important refferences of who he will become). Gandalf has just risen, it is partailly his show. Same Legolas', he is important in this because it is about time the elves stop chillin at home talking poetry, this time the elves go to war, which gives Legolas more screen time, which I like. Gimli, well he is always the humorous little cheekster that gives the fun to the screen. Frodo, this is ultimately his show, taking the ring to Mordor, his advnture is the most important. There many other characters, eomer, Eowyn, Theoden, Theodred, Pippin, Merry, Sam (who becomes way more important in #3), Gamling, Gladriel, Saramaun, Saraun, Treabeard, Arwen, and Lord Elrond. Everyone is connective and always have a powerful importance in the show. I loved this movie, this is the best of the three, has excellent moments, and the outline is very interesting. This is defintely up for the Oscars, it may have won only 2, but the Oscars it got it certainly deserved.
Christopher J. gave it a9:
Great external and internal conflict! This is the best of the trilogy. Gollum is the best computer-generated character in cinema up to this point. I think the extended version it too long, though.
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