‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’: The 25th Anniversary

Does “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” suffer from sequelitis? No. It’s even better. More spectacular, emotionally rewarding, and more exciting.
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’: The 25th Anniversary
A flying Ringwraith, on his prehistoric aerial steed, has Frodo dead to rights, in "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers." New Line Cinema
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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PG-13 | 2h 59m | Fantasy, Action, Thriller | 2025

“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is being re-released in theaters for two three-day runs this month, from the 16th to the 18th, and 23rd to the 25th. Read the review of the first movie in the trilogy here: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.”
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.