The Legend of Tarzan 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 5.9/10 for The Legend of Tarzan). The Legend of Tarzan is the shorter watch at 1h 49m compared with 2h 59m. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the older of the two (2002 against 2016). Both are action, adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Legend of Tarzan posterThe Legend of Tarzan2016 VS The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers posterThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002
The Legend of TarzanThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Audience score★ 5.9/10★ 8.4/10
Year20162002
Length1h 49m2h 59m
GenresAction, Adventure, FantasyAction, Adventure, Fantasy
Country–New Zealand
DirectorDavid YatesPeter Jackson
Main castSamuel L. Jackson, Osy Ikhile, Djimon Hounsou, Christoph Waltz, Mens-Sana TamakloeLiv Tyler, Miranda Otto, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies

Synopsis

The Legend of Tarzan

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

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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