The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug vs The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 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 Fellowship of the Ring is the older of the two (2001 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 Fellowship of the Ring| The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2013 | 2001 |
| 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, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Ian McKellen |
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 Fellowship of the Ring
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
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