The Forbidden Kingdom vs The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 6.6/10 for The Forbidden Kingdom). The Forbidden Kingdom is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 59m. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the older of the two (2002 against 2008). Both are action, adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Forbidden Kingdom
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers| The Forbidden Kingdom | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2002 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 2h 59m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Country | – | New Zealand |
| Director | Rob Minkoff | Peter Jackson |
| Main cast | Michael Angarano, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Li Bingbing, Collin Chou | Liv Tyler, Miranda Otto, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies |
Synopsis
The Forbidden Kingdom
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry…
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