The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 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 7.4/10 for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey). The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the shorter watch at 2h 49m compared with 2h 59m. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the older of the two (2002 against 2012). Both are action, adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Ian McKellen.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers| The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2002 |
| Length | 2h 49m | 2h 59m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Country | – | New Zealand |
| Director | Peter Jackson | Peter Jackson |
| Main cast | Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Ian McKellen | Liv Tyler, Miranda Otto, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies |
Synopsis
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
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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