Critic Reviews
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002) Rank 4 Reviews
Expert Review Summary
based on (313) reviews
Click on the numbers to the right of the graph to see reviews of that rating
Poor
0
(0)
Reviews by Score:
Ultimate Movies! Review
With The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, what promises to be the greatest movie franchise in history comes into its own, which is impressive because the first installment was itself a great film, and the subsequent DVD release of the extended version, ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Ultimate Movies! Review
Moose Hole (Joseph Kastner)
The Two Towers achieves a rare feat of out doing its predecessor in almost every aspect of the film making process. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Moose Hole (Joseph Kastner)
Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)
The Two Towers takes the tradition of Tolkien's work into a darker, creepier and more seriously woven direction, magnifying the scope to something that even the first feature barely scratched the surface of. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)
Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
There is easily ten times more danger and mayhem [than in Fellowship], and the action is consistently more visceral and inspired. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
3BlackChicks Review (Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel)
The first two hours are a tiny bit tedious, but nonetheless this movie is second only to part 1 of the trilogy. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at 3BlackChicks Review (Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel)
Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)
One of the great film experiences of the millennium. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)
Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)
The greatest fantasy epic of all-time continues with a mesmerizing middle chapter that leaves great hopes for the thrilling conclusion. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki)
With one film to go, Peter Jackson is on the verge of completing a trifecta that will rank among the greatest achievements in film history. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki)
Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
A new standard by which big-budget adventures will be judged. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
Jam! Movies (Drew McAnulty)
What's really scary is it will likely pale by comparison to the ultimate showdown in next year's final chapter. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Jam! Movies (Drew McAnulty)
Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
It would be an enormous task for Jackson to outdo last year's phenomenon ...And yet he pretty much does just that. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Salt Lake Tribune (Sean Means)
While Fellowship lay clear why the plight of the One Ring matters to the creatures inhabiting Tolkien's Middle-Earth, the second film shows why it all matters to us. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Salt Lake Tribune (Sean Means)
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies (Nell Minow)
Every moment of chapter two is packed full with the same breathtaking audacity and scope of the first one, plus three times as much action. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies (Nell Minow)
KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX) (Danny Minton)
This is definitely not as accessible as Fellowship , but the pay off is much grander. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at KBTV-NBC (Beaumont, TX) (Danny Minton)
About.com (Rebecca Murray)
If the first film was a hearty appetizer, the second film is a full course dinner. I can't wait to see what Jackson serves us for dessert. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at About.com (Rebecca Murray)
Film Blather (Eugene Novikov)
This is filmmaking on an unparalleled scale, stirring, rousing, technically perfect. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Film Blather (Eugene Novikov)
MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)
... these characters are feeling as people, not just enduring as tragedy finds them. This is the very thing that sets "The Lord of the Rings" apart from nearly all modern fantasy films since "Excalibur"... "Two Towers" down, one "King" to go. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)
Kalamazoo Gazette (James Sanford)
Actually superior to its predecessor... You could hardly ask for more spectacle for your movie dollar. ...sure to be hailed as one of the most thrilling fantasies ever filmed. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Kalamazoo Gazette (James Sanford)
Toronto Star (Peter Howell)
This is what the fans were really waiting for when they envisioned Tolkien's world on film. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Toronto Star (Peter Howell)
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)
Let it amaze you with its wonders, its size and its rich complexity. There is so much to admire in this film that you could see it a dozen times and come away from each viewing with something new. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Eleanor Ringel Gillespie)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold)
You have to go all the way back to 'The Godfather Part II,' 'The Empire Strikes Back' or 'Superman 2' to find a sequel that flows so naturally out of its setup or expands on its themes with such old-fashioned storytelling verve and satisfaction. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold)
Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)
'Cautivadora, sorprendente, impresionante. Demuestra que el límite del ser humano es su propia imaginación' ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)
Las Vegas Weekly (Josh Bell)
It is, simply, what movie-making should be, the kind of film that proves that 'quality cinema' and 'blockbuster entertainment' are not, and should not be, mutually exclusive. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Las Vegas Weekly (Josh Bell)
Spectrum (St. George, Utah) (Bruce Bennett)
'...may go down in history as the only three-hour film that leaves its audience gasping for more.' ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Spectrum (St. George, Utah) (Bruce Bennett)
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
In nearly every way that counts, The Two Towers is The Fellowship of the Ring 's equal. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Houston Community Newspapers (Gary Brown)
Boston Globe (Ty Burr)
George Lucas should watch this and hang his head in shame. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Boston Globe (Ty Burr)
Film Threat (Eric Campos)
And as with the first film, this one also leaves you wanting hours more once those end credits begin flashing across the screen. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Film Threat (Eric Campos)
Bubakar Awards (Brian Owens)
Daily-Reviews (Shay Casey)
It's a grand film, art masquerading as commercial enterprise, and the best film I've seen this year. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Daily-Reviews (Shay Casey)
Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
For those who value a steady build to utter intensity, The Two Towers is a grand achievement. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)
A monumental technical achievement. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)
Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
A perfect compliment to The Fellowship of the Ring , a fact which only serves to whet our appetite for the third and final film which will complete the story. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
MovieFreak.com (Sara M. Fetters)
Is it too early to announce that The Lord of the Rings is the best cinematic fantasy trilogy of all time, even with the series' third installment The Return of the King still a year a way? ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at MovieFreak.com (Sara M. Fetters)
Journal News (Westchester, NY) (Marshall Fine)
An even better film than the first: more deeply felt, more vividly imagined, acted with greater assurance and assembled with the confidence of a master craftsman. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Journal News (Westchester, NY) (Marshall Fine)
EDGE Boston (David Foucher)
Equally as compelling as its predecessor, and perhaps more technically awesome, Peter Jacksons second Middle Earth chapter is, as expected, very, very cool. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at EDGE Boston (David Foucher)
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
The second part of Jackson's Ring trilogy continues the epic adventure without the slightest drop in quality or clarity. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
This version of the sinister classic tale of battle between the forces of good against evil even tops the brilliant first part... ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Mixed Reviews (Gabriel Shanks)
The most exciting vision captured on cinema, two years running. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Mixed Reviews (Gabriel Shanks)
King's Room (Paul Perkins)
MovieJustice (Calvin Pollak)
ReelMovieCritic.com (George O. Singleton)
EricDSnider.com (Eric D. Snider)
GamePro (Star Dingo)
Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Movie Insider (Nancy Yang)
Empire Magazine (--)
Film Threat (--)
This is Lancashire (--)
La Presse, Montréal (--)
Monkeyboy Review (--)
Popkorn Junkie (--)
Kvikmyndir.com (--)
Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)
Spectacular entertainment. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)
Looking Closer (Jeffrey Overstreet)
Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)
Filmchaw (Andrew Moxon)
Zertinet Movies (Steven Snyder)
Towers is a much darker and chaotic experience, showing Frodo near the point of collapse, the future as bleak and hopeless, and emphasizing a war of actions that supplant the first films war of words. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Zertinet Movies (Steven Snyder)
One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Meeting, even exceeding expectations, it's the best sequel since The Empire Strikes Back ... a majestic achievement, an epic of astonishing grandeur and surprising emotional depth. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Zap2it.com (Michael Szymanski)
Peter Jackson has done the nearly impossible. He has improved upon the first and taken it a step further, richer and deeper. What Jackson has done is proven that no amount of imagination, no creature, no fantasy story and no incredibly outlandish scenery ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Zap2it.com (Michael Szymanski)
Reel.com (Tor Thorsen)
Visually breathtaking, viscerally exciting, and dramatically moving, it's the very definition of epic adventure. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Reel.com (Tor Thorsen)
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland (John Urbancich)
The gorgeously elaborate continuation of The Lord of the Rings trilogy is so huge that a column of words cannot adequately describe co-writer/director Peter Jacksons expanded vision of J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Sun Newspapers of Cleveland (John Urbancich)
Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
[Director Peter] Jackson and his crew have so steeped themselves in the majesty of Tolkien's writing that every frame produces new joys, whether you're a fan of the books or not. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Deseret News, Salt Lake City (Jeff Vice)
This is one case where you can actually believe the hype -- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is indeed even better than its predecessor. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City (Jeff Vice)
Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaca)
Nós gosta muito de As Duas Torres . ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaca)
Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
The middle third of an epic nine-hour movie that will doubtlessly shine as one of the most daring and successful accomplishments in cinematic history. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
Houston Chronicle (Bruce Westbrook)
Though Frodo's quest remains unfulfilled, a hardy group of determined New Zealanders has proved its creative mettle. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Houston Chronicle (Bruce Westbrook)
Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
Peter Jackson and company once again dazzle and delight us, fulfilling practically every expectation either a longtime Tolkien fan or a movie-going neophyte could want. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
E! Online (--)
Once again, Rings simply Towers above the rest. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at E! Online (--)
MovieWeb (Brian Balchack)
Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
RevolutionSF (Shane Ivey)
Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
CineMe (Daniel Meyer)
Channel 4 Film (Matthew De Abaitua)
Glorious escapism that will not make you feel dirty the morning after. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Channel 4 Film (Matthew De Abaitua)
BeyondHollywood.com
ord of the Rings: The Two Towers" (aka "LOTR 2") is an astounding film. I am utterly amazed that director Peter Jackson could have constructed such a film at all, but taking into account that the movie was shot back-to-back-to-back with two other ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at BeyondHollywood.com
eFilmCritic review (Scott Weinberg)
Last year I called 'Fellowship' the Godfather of the fantasy genre. Not surprisingly, this one is the Godfather Part 2. Movies like this make me even more impatient with the rotten ones. Jackson's Lord of the Rings is what happens when passion, art, ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at eFilmCritic review (Scott Weinberg)
Entertainmentopia (Erich Becker)
There is really no way to describe just how amazing the Lord of the Rings series has turned out in the past two years. Here comes a trilogy of movies, budgeted at $270 million dollars with a rather unknown director and the critical eye of millions upon ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Entertainmentopia (Erich Becker)
Entertainment Zone Review
The Fellowship has been broken. Boromir (Sean Bean) is dead, Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) have gone to Mordor alone to destroy the One Ring, Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd) have been captured by the ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Entertainment Zone Review
Film-Critiques.com
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
Wow! I loved this movie. I went into this movie not expecting it to live up to the first LOTR movie, and was greatly surprised that it came darn close to doing just that. Not quite, but real close. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Film-Critiques.com
FilmHobbit.com
We return to mountain peaks above the Moria mines. Snow and wind sweep across jagged slopes as the camera zooms ever closer. There are voices on the wind. No, not on the wind, but in the mountain itself! Suddenly we slip through a crack, delving deep ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at FilmHobbit.com
FilmHobbit.com - Extended Edition DVD Review
Itâs probably no surprise to anyone that I absolutely loved The Two Towers. I guess my um⦠past pretty much guarantees that doesnât it? Thereâs no getting around it though, I absolutely love it. But when I first saw it in theaters, there was ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at FilmHobbit.com - Extended Edition DVD Review
Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)
Other than a distressing lack of quality hair care products, things are fine in Middle Earth. Good is still cute, bad is still monstro-evil, the landscapes still green, the Hobbits barefoot and dressed like Victorian squires, the warriors handsome, the ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)
Washington Post (Desson Howe)
It is glorious time, once again, to delight in the adventures of Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee. Of Gimli the Dwarf and the wizard they call Gandalf. (Aye, e'en he, last seen plunging to his demise in "The Fellowship of the Ring.") And verily, time ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Washington Post (Desson Howe)
JackassCritics.com (Jackass Jon)
It is now 3:49 a.m., Wednesday, December 18th, 2002. I have just returned home with my son in tow after seeing the first showing of The Two Towers in the Eastern U.S. time zone. My eyes are bleary and the ride home was plagued by a drunk driver and ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at JackassCritics.com (Jackass Jon)
The Perpetual Three-Dot Column
Turns out I like The Two Towers better than The Fellowship of the Ring. (I'm referring to the movies, of course, not the books.) Like its predecessor, it is uneven, overlong, and filled with high-fantasy speechifying of a sort I lost patience with ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at The Perpetual Three-Dot Column
DVD Verdict
Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films have thundered onto the big screen like no other literary adaptation in film history. Extraordinarily detailed and complex, and retaining most of the flavor of the books while making some sacrifices to the ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at DVD Verdict
CountingDown.com review (Larry Carroll)
To say that the first installment in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy was successful would be like saying that Gene Simmons spent a little bit of time with groupies - The Fellowship of the Ring pulled in 13 Oscar nominations and $860 million in ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at CountingDown.com review (Larry Carroll)
BluntReview.com (Emily Blunt)
Lord of the Rings,The Two Towers may be the finest example of filmmaking that ever hit the big screen. It's a delightful gift to the world ! The story is fascinating (and at times will require Cliff Notes for some - yes me - to keep up!), the characters ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at BluntReview.com (Emily Blunt)
Box Office Mojo (C.A. Wolski)
Taking place only hours after the tragic events that concluded The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is that rarest of movie sequels, a rousing continuation of the original story and a stand alone movie in its own right. And ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Box Office Mojo (C.A. Wolski)
Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
"The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" takes us back to J.R.R. Tolkien's land of myth and fury - and the return quest is even more staggering and marvelous than last year's maiden voyage. Concentrating on the middle book of the Middle Earth saga, ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Gather 'round the tree everyone! Our Christmas present is here! The Lord of the Rings, the beloved fantasy epic that let us use the words "bad-ass elf" in a non-ironic context, returned to screens last Wednesday with a thunderous roar. After blowing ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Charity's Place review
Walking out of the theater a year ago, I wondered how Peter Jackson would ever be able to top such a massive undertaking... and such a wonderful success. I never should have doubted him. He has taken the second, and arguably the most difficult book to ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Charity's Place review
Choking on Popcorn - Sweet & Salty Movie Reviews
It almost sounds like a cheap marketing trick: releasing a new extended version of a movie that is already available on DVD and VHS in its original form. Most âdirectorâs cutsâ donât really add too much to the original story and can even ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Choking on Popcorn - Sweet & Salty Movie Reviews
DVD Times
Following on from August 2002's release of The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring on DVD in its 2xDisc edition, comes The Two Towers, picking up but a little after where its predecessor left off and set on a course to follow the Ruling Ring ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at DVD Times
DVD Times (Extended Edition)
The Two Towers was always going to be the most difficult of the three books to translate into a film as it is a story with no real beginning and no proper ending. Another problem facing the Two Towers was that audiences always expect the second chapter ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at DVD Times (Extended Edition)
Crazy for Cinema
Peter Jackson secures his place in cinema history with this second installment of Tolkein's classic battle for Middle Earth. Any doubts on whether he could pull off bringing this massive epic to the screen are long gone. If possible, THE TWO TOWERS is ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Crazy for Cinema
The Onion A.V. Club (Keith Phipps)
Last year's The Fellowship Of The Ring, director Peter Jackson's first entry in his three-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord Of The Rings, provided little cause for complaint. At once thoroughly cinematic and faithful to the spirit (if not ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at The Onion A.V. Club (Keith Phipps)
Rolling Stone
If you didn't see 2001's The Fellowship of the Ring -- the first chapter in Peter Jackson's three-part film version of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings -- get the DVD. Jackson leaps into Part II with no patience for laggers. The Two Towers, ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Rolling Stone
Reel.com (Tor Thorsen)
Frodo's fascination with the ring pales in comparison to that of Gollum (voiced by Andy Serkis and based on his on-set movements), the twisted creature from whom Bilbo Baggins originally stole it. Seen only momentarily in Fellowship, the ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Reel.com (Tor Thorsen)
Kidzworld
The Lord of the Rings is the hottest fantasy epic in the world. Thanks to brilliant director Peter Jackson, the Lord of the Rings are coming to life ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Kidzworld
The Onion (A.V. Club) (Keith Phipps)
What makes Towers so staggering is the way it brings the full scope of Jackson's adaptation into focus. Without missing a beat in three hours, the film shifts from epic to lyrical and back. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at The Onion (A.V. Club) (Keith Phipps)
The Nick Schager Film Project
Earlier this year, I stated (in the pages of Stumped? magazine) that Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers paled slightly in comparison to The Fellowship of the Ring. However, after watching New Line's four-disc extended version of the ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at The Nick Schager Film Project
Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow)
The result is harrowing and inspiring. As escapist entertainment, it's the movie of the year. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow)
Newsweek (David Ansen)
What's remarkable is how immediately, after a full year, The Two Towers seizes your attention, and how urgently it holds you through three seamless, action-packed hours. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Newsweek (David Ansen)
Movie House Commentary
Having, in recent years, seen Christopher Lee play the bad guy in both Lord of the Rings and Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, I must say that the long hair, long beard, and spooky name of Saruman in this flick are far more striking than his Monte Carlo ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Movie House Commentary
Slant Magazine - Special Edition DVD Review
Two Towers is the most structurally audacious part of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. The author daringly recounted the exploits of Aragorn, Elf archer Legolas, Gimli the Dwarf and hobbits Merry and Pippin throughout the first half of his Two ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Slant Magazine - Special Edition DVD Review
Sonic Cinema (Brian Skutle)
That creative staff deserves special Oscar consideration this year after winning an Oscar for �Fellowship� last year. Start with Gollum, perhaps the most sophisticated f/x character to date. Forget Jar Jar Binks- this is the real deal in ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Sonic Cinema (Brian Skutle)
Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
Moviegoers should be almost as entranced by the teeming, glorious landscapes and dark, bloody battlegrounds of Two Towers: astonishing midpoint of an epic movie fantasy journey for the ages. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
New York Daily News (Jack Mathews)
The Two Towers moves faster, covers more ground, has more action and -- with the introduction of the marvelous character Gollum -- packs some much-appreciated laughs. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at New York Daily News (Jack Mathews)
Time (Richard Corliss)
Towers, while not quite so varied as Fellowship in its moods and settings, has a grave gusto that energizes every moment...a thrilling work of film craft. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Time (Richard Corliss)
Boston Globe (Ty Burr)
The miracle is that 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is better: tighter, smarter, funnier. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Boston Globe (Ty Burr)
Two Slugs Kissing (Bren O'Callaghan)
Barrelling ever onwards, the momentum that first launched The Two TowersThe Fellowship of the Ring upon a fanbase writhing in simultaneous orgasm here picks up speed and promises a tidal flow to match; bursting forth from auditoriums to carry us atop a ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Two Slugs Kissing (Bren O'Callaghan)
CountingDown.com (Larry Carroll)
Two Towers should serve as a postcard to George Lucas, one that reads 'Making great movies, wish you were here!'. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at CountingDown.com (Larry Carroll)
National Review Online (Rod Dreher)
f you think about it, making the connection between the obliterated Twin Towers and The Two Towers is a dime-store synchronicity. The World Trade Center was a morally neutral symbol of commercial dynamism (though Tolkien himself would have taken a darker ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at National Review Online (Rod Dreher)
movieviews (Jamey Hughton)
t wouldnât be accurate to call âThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towersâ a sequel. Director Peter Jackson filmed all three chapters of the J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy series in one sitting during a 15-month stretch in New Zealand. In this review, you will ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at movieviews (Jamey Hughton)
The Love Dungeon Review
When last we left Middle Earth, Frodo and Sam were off to Mount Doom to destroy the Ring of Power, Gandalf had fallen into the darkness or Moria along with his fiery Balrog buddy, Merry and Pippin were hauled off by some nasty orcs, with Aragorn, Legolas ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at The Love Dungeon Review
Film Threat (Eric Campos)
There’s no question here that moviegoers will be treated to a completely enveloping, three-hour vacation from reality. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Film Threat (Eric Campos)
filmdeculte - Review
Once again, Peter Jackson is up to the task placed before him. Since the three films of the saga were shot together, it was doubtful there would be any major shift in tone or quality between each one of them, but there was still nonetheless a few reasons ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at filmdeculte - Review
MovieJuice Satirical Review
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is one hell of a spectacular epic â despite consisting mostly of guys in medieval armor running around scenic vistas, smashing, thrashing, and flinging arrows into each other with effortless skill. Donât these ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at MovieJuice Satirical Review
MichaelDs Region 4 DVD News and Reviews - DVD Extended Edition Review
With the final instalment in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy now only weeks away from hitting cinema screens around the world, here is a DVD release that will surely whet the appetites of every rabid fan eager to see just how Peter Jackson's epic ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at MichaelDs Region 4 DVD News and Reviews - DVD Extended Edition Review
Moviegnome.com
Our friends from Middle Earth return and pick up right where they left off. Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) are finding that getting to Mordor might not be as easy as it seems. So when they capture the shifty creature Gollum (Andy Serkis, ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Moviegnome.com
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
The Two Towers starts out a little slowly, but the rousing second half, which gathers momentum like a boulder racing downhill, will leave audiences craving more when the end credits roll. Combined, The Fellowship of the Ring and ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
MovieMaze (Thomas Brendel)
Reel.com DVD review (Tim Knight)
Back in Rohan, the battle has already begun. Thousands of Saruman's forces are advancing on the capital of Edoras, home to King Theoden (Bernard Hill) and his brave niece Eowyn (Miranda Otto). Vastly outnumbered, Theoden's men nonetheless have the help ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Reel.com DVD review (Tim Knight)
Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
National Review Online (John J. Miller)
The casting choices continue to pay dividends. There's not a weak member in the ensemble, with the possible exception of Liv Tyler playing a rather moodless Arwen. Jackson chose many actors who aren't well know to the movie-going public. This was smart. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at National Review Online (John J. Miller)
Dallas Morning News (Philip Wuntch)
Not since Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's Ran have the savagery of combat and the specter of death been visualized with such operatic grandeur. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Dallas Morning News (Philip Wuntch)
At-A-Glance Film Reviews
This second film in Peter Jackson's adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings sustains the rich splendor of the first and even ups the ante on the visuals. The sacking of Isengard, for instance, is one of the most spectacular sights I've ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at At-A-Glance Film Reviews
Urban Cinefile (Urban Cinefile Critics)
Jackson and co have brought back the value and respect for the term epic cinema. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Urban Cinefile (Urban Cinefile Critics)
Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
The filmmakers are not just succeeding in their task, they are making a truly exceptional film series in the process. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
Exploded Goat (Kent Conrad)
A review of The Two Towers is somewhat irrelevant - you've seen it, you like it, and you know why. This isn't a film that requires (though it would surely stand up to) hard critical examination. So, in order to reinforce my adherence to banality, I ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Exploded Goat (Kent Conrad)
NeonReviews.com
What did really happen to Gandalf when he cast the Balrog into the deep? What happens to the two hobbits captured by Saruman's orcs? How do Frodo and his friend Sam escape all the dangers on their way to Mordor? Answers to some of these questions are ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at NeonReviews.com
Bryant Frazer's Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
Plays rather like a dream, with all the beauty and weirdness that cinematic evocations of dream space usually evoke. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Bryant Frazer's Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
AboutFilm.com (Frances Nicole Rogers)
What Two Towers lacks in its predecessor's charm and narrative ease it makes up for in sheer power. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at AboutFilm.com (Frances Nicole Rogers)
Decent Films Guide - faith on film
From the very first sequence of Peter Jacksonâs The Two Towers â a bravura opening that stunningly recalls and continues a central sequence from The Fellowship of the Ring â we feel that weâre in good hands. Itâs a promise the subsequent three ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Decent Films Guide - faith on film
usedwigs.com - Cap'n Cranky movie reviews
As we all know by now, a hairy little hobbit named Frodo (Elijah Wood) is chosen to protect the enchanted Ring from the relentless dark forces of evil. But for some strange reason, he keeps the precious piece of jewelry on a chintzy floating heart ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at usedwigs.com - Cap'n Cranky movie reviews
Portland Oregonian (Shawn Levy)
You will be heartened by the amazing sensation of watching one of the greatest works in the history of the medium unfold in front of you, piece by piece, year by year. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Portland Oregonian (Shawn Levy)
The New York Times (Elvis Mitchell)
Never has a film so strongly been a product of a director's respect for its source. Mr. Jackson uses all his talents in the service of that reverence, creating a rare perfect mating of filmmaker and material. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at The New York Times (Elvis Mitchell)
Variety (Todd McCarthy)
Has a sharper narrative focus and a livelier sense of forward movement than did the more episodic ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Variety (Todd McCarthy)
The Gate.ca (W. Andrew Powell)
Salon.com (Charles Taylor)
Yes, there are some "middle-chapter" problems, but Peter Jackson's Tolkien adaptation hasn't lost its devastating humanity, its heart-stopping cinematography or its epic sweep. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Salon.com (Charles Taylor)
Chicago Reader (J.R. Jones)
One of cinema's most absorbing fantasies. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Chicago Reader (J.R. Jones)
Radio Free Entertainment (Andrew Manning)
Brilliant and ambitious...does not falter in its mission to visualize Tolkien's ingenious work. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Radio Free Entertainment (Andrew Manning)
Cinenganos (Luis Martinez)
The Two Towers es apabullante, no sólo en su épica, sino también en el gigantesco despliegue de recursos. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Cinenganos (Luis Martinez)
Supercala.com (Paul Salfen)
...the end result is just astounding. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Supercala.com (Paul Salfen)
Movie Mecca (--)
Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
God forbid this should ever play on an IMAX screen -- the concussive soundtrack and relentless visuals would likely strike viewers deaf and blind (but what a way to go!). Simply breathtaking. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
For now, The Two Towers feels like the second installment in what next year, when Frodo finally reaches Mount Doom and the story draws to a close, we'll surely be hailing as a masterpiece. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
Apollo Guide (--)
USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Epic battles, spectacular effects and multiple story lines make The Two Towers a most excellent middle chapter in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Apollo Guide (Dan Jardine)
the awe-inspiring battle sequences in this film are nonpareil in contemporary cinema. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Apollo Guide (Dan Jardine)
The Sun Newspaper Online Review
That shows enormous confidence from director Peter Jackson. Heâs so sure that anyone who saw Fellowship Of The Ring will return to see The Two Towers that heâs not even wasting screen time on people who want to join the story a third of the way ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at The Sun Newspaper Online Review
Techtite's DVD & Movie Reviews
Not that it's easy to review a movie of such epic length, since there is a lot going on here. Since The prior film's Fellowship of the Ring, said fellowship has broken up, leading to three separate parties. Hobbits Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Techtite's DVD & Movie Reviews
ScifiWatch
J.R.R Tolkein's literary masterpiece continues in the second installment of the trilogy as Peter Jackson once again skillfully takes us into the trenches in The Two Towers. This is the darkest of the series as we are taken to war alongside the army of ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at ScifiWatch
Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
Yes, Peter Jackson demands nine hours of your time. But I can't think of a director more deserving. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
Salocin
This is not to say that all is bad with the movie. The cinematography is still luscious and the soundtrack still rouses everytime it hits its strident fanfares. And then there is Gollum ... the true star of the movie is sad to say entirely computer ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Salocin
TheWorldJournal.com (Frank Ochieng)
Writer-director Peter Jackson delivers another exuberant offering in the follow-up to last year's $300 million adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien The Lord of the Rings books. In the first installment The Fellowship of the Ring, the dynamic ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at TheWorldJournal.com (Frank Ochieng)
Home Theater Info DVD Review
Now, many studios have bought into the growing trend of releasing special, extended, deluxe super-duper editions either along side the standard editions or released slightly after them. While in many such cases these are mere fluff additions but in the ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Home Theater Info DVD Review
Entertainment Today (Brent Simon)
Though not without problems, The Two Towers is a heartening mixture and careful balance of technology, story and nature, a movie that shows us why Hollywood exists. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Entertainment Today (Brent Simon)
CBCP Cinema
The second in a trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers opens with a flashback of the battle the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellan) and Balrog, the fire-and-smoke monster. Gandalf triumphs and together with Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas the elf ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at CBCP Cinema
Philadelphia City Paper (Sam Adams)
The Empire Strikes Back notwithstanding, the middle parts of trilogies don't have the best of reputations, composed as they are mainly of connective tissue, the bits that fall inbetween the introduction and the conclusion. It's no surprise that the ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Philadelphia City Paper (Sam Adams)
A Corn Pone Flicks review
Again, I'm reviewing the Extended Edition because it's definitely the better version, and the film benefits from the added material even more here than with the first film. So let's get started.
Having had my flesh nearly sheared off by the blast ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at A Corn Pone Flicks review
Eclipse Magazine (Sean O'Connell)
Possesses a strong central story and works independently as well as part of a bigger picture. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Eclipse Magazine (Sean O'Connell)
Apollo Movie Guide (Dan Jardine)
This second instalment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy follows the continuing efforts of little Frodo (Elijah Wood) to destroy the nasty and powerful ring. Peter Jackson directs. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Apollo Movie Guide (Dan Jardine)
3 Black Chicks Review Flicks
When we last left our heroes, they were all facing different challenges. Hobbits Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) had separated from the group and were heading by themselves to Mordor to destroy the ring. Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at 3 Black Chicks Review Flicks
Home Theater Info DVD Review
There are sequels that just happen, mostly because the first film brought in such a large amount of money. Then there are multiple films that were actually planned that way, where the story arcs are allowed to flow through more than one film. The later ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Home Theater Info DVD Review
Salon.com (Charles Taylor)
"The Two Towers," the second installment of Peter Jackson's three-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," is a magisterial caesura. That may be an odd thing to say about a movie that climaxes with one of the most amazing epic ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Salon.com (Charles Taylor)
JfH Movie Reviews
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers begins in the hills of Emyn Muil, where lost Hobbits Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) discover they are being followed by the mysterious Gollum (Andy Serkis). Across Middle-earth Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at JfH Movie Reviews
Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
A visual pageant of sorcery and action, all but surpasses The Fellowship of the Ring . ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
Movie Gurus (David Trier)
The much anticipated second chapter to the LOTR trilogy continues our journey with our gang... making its way through the most Caucasian place in the universe. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Movie Gurus (David Trier)
The MovieHamlet (Stefan Hedmark)
So hereâs the middle child of Peter Jacksonâs âLord of the Ringsâ trilogy. A middle child is likely to feel like they never get any attention from the parents, but this one is equal to the others. Itâs just as grand. Itâs just as exciting. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at The MovieHamlet (Stefan Hedmark)
MovieMaze.de - get amazed
Der zweite Teil der Herr der Ringe-Trilogie ist ein atemberaubendes Spektakel, das seinem Vorgänger in nichts nachsteht und uns nach einem Jahr Wartezeit erneut auf eine abenteuerliche Reise nach Mittelerde entführt. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at MovieMaze.de - get amazed
Almost Fabulous Movie Reviews
My god, that's a hellishly long time to sit in a movie theatre seat. I swear my ass was numb when we left.
Oh right. I'm supposed to review the movie, not the seats.
It was great! Lots of action, awesome effects, stunning scenery, great acting. ...read the complete Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie review at Almost Fabulous Movie Reviews
from $5.91
(33 sellers)
User Reviews
User Review Summary
based on (1) reviews
Click on the numbers to the right of the graph to see reviews of that rating
Excellent
4
(0)
Good
2
(0)
Fair
1
(0)
Poor
0
(0)
User Comments
del.icio.us
Digg
StumbleUpon
Yahoo! My Web
Facebook
Google Bookmarks
ma.gnolia
Newsvine
reddit
Windows Live
