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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Minions & Monsters
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Comparing The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring vs Minions & Monsters. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
8.8/10Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Minions & Monsters
7.9/10Adventure, Animation, Comedy
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Critic vs Audience
| Specification | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Minions & Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | New Line Cinema | Illumination |
| Franchise | The Lord of the Rings | Despicable Me / Minions |
| Release Date | 2001-12-19 | 2026-07-01 |
| Runtime | 178 min | 90 min |
| Certification | UA | PG |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Action | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom | Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg |
| Critic Rating | 8.8/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 3 | 228 |
| Budget | $93,000,000 | $85,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $898,000,000 | $166,300,000 |
| Awards | 2 | 3 |
| Available On | FindEdition | Theaters, IMAX, FindEdition |
| Pros | Masterful world-building and visual effects; Exceptional ensemble cast performances | Fresh Old Hollywood setting for the franchise; One of the best-reviewed Minions entries; John Powell's energetic orchest... |
| Cons | Slow-paced introduction required for deep lore setup | Domestic opening underperformed franchise norms; Second half leans into chaotic excess; Humor remains heavily dependent... |
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