The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

• Year: 2002
• Released: 18 Dec 2002
• Country: New Zealand, United States
• Adwords: Won 2 Oscars. 126 wins & 138 nominations total
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167261/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_The_Two_Towers_EXTENDED
• Metacritics: https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers
• Available in: 720p, 1080p,
• Language: English, Sindarin, Old English
• MPA Rating: PG-13
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
• Runtime: 179 min
• Writer: J.R.R. Tolkien, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
• Director: Peter Jackson
• Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen
• Keywords: based on novel or book, death, army, funeral, dragon,

	8.8/10
	87/100

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Storyline

The Fellowship has been broken. Boromir is dead, Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee have gone to Mordor alone to destroy the One Ring, Merry and Pippin have been captured by the Uruk-hai, and Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli have made friends of the Rohan, a race of humans that are in the path of the upcoming war, led by its aging King, Théoden. The two towers between Mordor and Isengard, Barad-dûr and Orthanc, have united in their lust for destruction. The corrupt wizard Saruman, under the power of the Dark Lord Sauron, and his slimy assistant, Gríma Wormtongue, have created a grand Uruk-hai army bent on the destruction of Man and Middle-earth. The rebellion against Sauron is building up and will be led by Gandalf the White, who was thought to be dead after the Balrog captured him. One of the Ring’s original bearers, the creature Gollum, has tracked Frodo and Sam down in search of his “precious”, but is captured by the Hobbits and used as a way to lead them to Mt. Doom. The War of the Ring has now begun.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Movie Reviews

Great movie

Great movie I really enjoyed watching and better than the first part

“There’s some good in this world Mr. Frodo, and it’s worth fighting for.”

“The Lord of the Rings” continues it’s epic quest in this second installment of the trilogy, as the original fellowship is disbanded and it’s various members must continue the good fight. While Frodo and Sam pursue their mission to Mordor, Pippin and Merry manage to escape the Uruk hai into the Fangorn Forest and their own adventure with the Ents. Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli traverse the Riddermark into the realm of Rohan.

The One Ring begins to deepen it’s spell over Frodo who questions his worthiness and stomach for the mission. This facet of his character allows Sam (Sean Astin) to portray his devotion and loyalty to his master, particularly when Gollum makes his appearance and becomes their guide. Gollum’s looks are rivaled only by his treachery, and the duality of his personality is given emphasis in the tortured conversations he has with himself. I was a bit surprised at the way Gollum was portrayed in “The Two Towers”; his cameo appearance in the first film as a slinky black cave denizen more closely resembled Tolkien’s description and corresponded to the mental image I took away when reading about it. At the same time though, there was almost a comic element to it, whereas his physical features presented here more accurately allowed for a menacing but tortured creature.

Even more fantastic creatures find CGI life in the film; I found the presentation of the Ents to be masterfully done. The “olyphants” were a neat touch and I was happy to see them included. Of course the orcs, wargs and Uruk hai all personify the evil that befalls Middle Earth in this dire time, and their presence instills fear and dread for the heroes all along the way.

There’s a lot going on in the film, and repeated viewings are helpful, along with an understanding created by reading Tolkien’s story. Though not entirely necessary to enjoy the movie, I feel it grounds the viewer in the rich background of the characters and locations. Actually, the books and the film complement each other nicely, even though the movie of necessity must leave out some elements.

There is no doubt that “The Lord of the Rings” has earned it’s reputation as one of the greatest epic films of all time and the best fantasy film of them all. At the same time, it does a wonderful job of examining such themes as honor, loyalty, friendship and love as it’s characters interact with each other and find common ground against a threat to their very existence.

My personal favourite of the trilogy

I do love all three films of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, all are visually stunning with wonderful music and strong narratives. The Two Towers is my personal favourite of the three for several reasons. For one thing it is less talky than Fellowship of the Ring, and the pace is a little more secure here. Also the final battle is just breathtaking in the action, direction and in its scope, and very compelling and epic. And some of the characters are developed more here than they were in Fellowship of the Ring primarily Frodo and Aragorn, who were played very well there but a little bland in comparison to here.

When it comes to the scope The Two Towers is possibly the biggest in the trilogy. The cinematography is one of the strongest assets, while the scenery, costumes, lighting and make up(the orcs look amazing) are all gorgeous. You can tell a lot of effort went into this and it showed. The music is also darker and perhaps more complex, the story is richer and compelling and the dialogue is thought provoking. People may disagree, but I think The Two Towers is the best directed of the trilogy too.

The acting is very good. Elijah Wood is likable enough with a stronger-written character, while Sean Astin’s bumbling persona suits Sam really well. Viggo Mortensson is as strong and charismatic as ever. Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee and Bernard Hill are also perfectly cast, but the real revelation in my view with this movie is Gollum. Here Gollum is designed superbly, and Andy Serkis’s performance is absolutely phenomenal and Oscar-nod worthy.

In conclusion, a fine film and for me my personal favourite of the trilogy. 10/10 Bethany Cox