The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 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 7.6/10 for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug). The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the shorter watch at 2h 41m compared with 2h 59m. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the older of the two (2002 against 2013). Both are action, adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Orlando Bloom.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers| The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2013 | 2002 |
| Length | 2h 41m | 2h 59m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Country | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Director | Peter Jackson | Peter Jackson |
| Main cast | Evangeline Lilly, Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom | Liv Tyler, Miranda Otto, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies |
Synopsis
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
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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