HBO MaxThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Bias Rating
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Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.9
Overview
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 and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
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 and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film leans left due to its explicit and powerful environmentalist message, exemplified by Saruman's industrial destruction of nature and the Ents' retaliatory action, alongside themes of unity against an oppressive, imperialistic force.
The movie maintains traditional casting consistent with its source material, featuring a predominantly white cast without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on classic heroic themes and does not offer a critical portrayal of traditional identities, nor does it explicitly incorporate DEI themes.
Secondary
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative focuses on its epic fantasy plot without incorporating elements related to queer identity or relationships, resulting in no direct portrayal.
The film features several female characters, including Éowyn, Arwen, and Galadriel. While Éowyn is shown as a strong figure preparing for battle, none of these characters engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents within this specific film.
All major characters in "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" maintain the same gender as established in J.R.R. Tolkien's original novels. No character canonically male or female in the source material is portrayed as a different gender in the film.
All major and legacy characters in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depictions in J.R.R. Tolkien's source material and the preceding film. No characters canonically established as one race are portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.8
8.4
Critic Ratings
9.5
8.7
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