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benoskiDec 18, 2014

I'd say critic reviews of this film were largely exaggerated. A brilliant end to a great trilogy and the perfect farewell to one of the biggest sagas in film history.

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OrwDec 17, 2014

A great ending to one of the best trilogys in its genre. I loved every part. Great in every possible way. We will all miss this characters, Middle Eart and Peter Jackson audacity and creative vision. All six films are now part of the greatestA great ending to one of the best trilogys in its genre. I loved every part. Great in every possible way. We will all miss this characters, Middle Eart and Peter Jackson audacity and creative vision. All six films are now part of the greatest fantasy films ever made. I'm glad i had the chance to witness them all.… Expand

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ZarkanaDec 18, 2014

Among my friends no one takes the Middle Earth films more seriously than I do. Growing up with LOTR, and following the Hobbit through all of it's production, my anticipations were set very high. I genuinely loved the first movie, but did notAmong my friends no one takes the Middle Earth films more seriously than I do. Growing up with LOTR, and following the Hobbit through all of it's production, my anticipations were set very high. I genuinely loved the first movie, but did not like the pacing of the second. Honestly, I did not think the series would end on a good note. I was however proven wrong. The Battle of the Five Armies was a strong finish for the controversial hobbit films, and certainly made me excited to include them along side the Lord of the Rings series. Let's just wait for the extended editions!… Expand

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talhalafciDec 19, 2014

An epic goodbye to Middle Earth, Peter Jackson gave us (or me) almost everything we expected in the Battle of Five Armies, though we're all agree that The Hobbit trilogy could have been better, but I never expected something like the originalAn epic goodbye to Middle Earth, Peter Jackson gave us (or me) almost everything we expected in the Battle of Five Armies, though we're all agree that The Hobbit trilogy could have been better, but I never expected something like the original trilogy, there is and there will be no films (made by Jackson or not) like The Lord of the Rings trilogy.The Battle of Five Armies is better than first two films, better visual effects, better acting and of course great fight choreographies.I never expected Richard Armitage to be that good, his portrait of Thorin is truly worth to watch.I think that the best scene of the whole trilogy was the one that Saruman, Lord Elrond and Galadriel at Dol Guldur, the fight scene against the Nine was a delight to watch, and of course Cate Blanchett fascinated all of us with her only scene in the film, she steals it.As our thirteen years journey of the Middle Earth ends, all I can say is that it has been a great journey and I'm very happy witness all.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonDec 29, 2014

Five Armies tops the previous films in every sense, providing us with a great amount of depth into its characters and giving us spectacular battle sequences. But is it a good movie? Well, the answer is yes. This final film in the long runningFive Armies tops the previous films in every sense, providing us with a great amount of depth into its characters and giving us spectacular battle sequences. But is it a good movie? Well, the answer is yes. This final film in the long running and awesome trilogy is really a large spectacle I call it. The situations are FAR more emotional, the acting is still the same as An Unexpected Journey and Desolation Of Smaug, but what this chapter improves is that it has a better, satisfying ending because the last two ended horribly. This is total fan service and Peter Jackson steps up his game. Middle Earth just got better.… Expand

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Beowulf4862Dec 17, 2014

Terrific final episode of the Hobbit adventures. Despite the naysayers, Jackson's film is very character dependent and showcases the acting of a number of fine actors from across the globe. A fitting ending to an epic journey of discovery,Terrific final episode of the Hobbit adventures. Despite the naysayers, Jackson's film is very character dependent and showcases the acting of a number of fine actors from across the globe. A fitting ending to an epic journey of discovery, loss, and growth. Visually arresting and emotionally satisfying.… Expand

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Nicolas_aslanApr 19, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As far as The Hobbit's movies go, I would say this movie is by much the best one in the series. Not only it managed to catch the essence of Tolkien's most personal thoughts --the certainty of death and the pain that comes by watching a friend as he/she dies--, but also introduced some lasting innovations that were not seen in the Lord of The Rings saga. I do not mean by this that Peter Jackson has in any way surpassed his previous take on Tolkien, being that the Lord of The Rings trilogy is my all-time favorite trilogy -and the same goes for many people-, but I do mean he has allowed his cast to express certain emotions and desires in ways that he could not achieve in the Rings' movies.

The first novelty would no doubt be the madness and ill-thoughts that overwhelm Thorin's mind. The close up to a sick man's thoughts and desires that are to his mind entirely reasonable --because of his being astray, of course- permits us to delve into that realm of fear, passion and anger. We constantly play sane. We feel we can control our lives and emotions, but more often than not we just lose it and become controlled by our own thoughts. Thorin's "dragon sickness" is nothing more than a depiction of one of those instances in which we shouldn't called ourselves "sane" or "reasonable", but one that has been constructed so perfectly that his reminiscence has come to last.

The second one would be the manner in which Peter Jackson portrayed Elves this time around. In The Ring's trilogy we saw them as guardians of the forest, as caring, loving protectors which, although they could be deadly if they felt threatened, as soon as that barrier was taken down they became pleasant folk. In Tolkien's books, this could certainly be said about Rivendell Elves and perhaps about most of Lothlorien's, but never about Mirkwood Elves. Never before were Elves represented best than in this movie. Tolkien always though of them as haughty, greedy, selfish and unforgiving folk, and Peter Jackson nailed it with Lee Pace's depiction of Thranduil. At the start of the movie, he does not care about matters involving other races -especially Dwarfs-, so he shows his worst face. But after the tragic events that follow he becomes somewhat reasonable, growing above his own true-self.

Last but not least, there is the character of Bilbo. At the beginning of the first movie, he was a shy "forgive me" and "sorry" hobbit who thought adventures were of very bad taste and never had dreamed about becoming an adventurer himself. This time around, and for the joy of those of us who love "The Hobbit" book, Martin Freeman has made a progression in his representation of Bilbo exactly in the way that Tolkien tells us in the book. He goes from shy to brave, and from asking permission to taking the initiative. Overall, he becomes the hero of the story, for the joy of Thorin's company and ours alike.

In a sense, every part of this movie felt exactly right --unless you are one of those who constantly complain about the three movie-one book stuff, and can't move beyond that scheme- while bringing innovation at the same time. The terrifying spirit of Sauron, the most feared foe of Middle-earth, vanishing from the reach of Gandalf, Elrond and Galadriel and giving rise to a new era of chaos is one of those jewels the movie gives us for our own delight. And I only just revealed a glimpse of what the movie offers. By all accounts, if you are an all-time Tolkien fan or even if you are not, but you loved the Lord of The Rings trilogy, this is a movie you shouldn't miss. This is a movie that will make you watch The Ring's saga again because it constantly remembers us of whence it came. And that's just a joy to experience. Take it from me, watch the movie and you will not be disappointed in the least.… Expand

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AsyulusDec 17, 2014

The movie was good, i loved the visual effects, great work from Freeman and Armitage, exhilarating battle sequences and apleasing connection to LOTR.

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sundaymovieDec 17, 2014

This movie is basically just a huge battle. It is everything that is promised. 5 armies fight, and they battles are amazing. you can either enjoy an amazing battle or you can nitpicking it for having the things you wanted from lord of theThis movie is basically just a huge battle. It is everything that is promised. 5 armies fight, and they battles are amazing. you can either enjoy an amazing battle or you can nitpicking it for having the things you wanted from lord of the rings. more action and no walking around. stop being so hypocritical.… Expand

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SHORTFINGERDec 17, 2014

well i have not seen the other 2 in the theaters my brother gave me the dvds. so i went to see this one. it is suppose to be 21/2 hours long before i new it it was over usually i`m always looking at my watch to see how much time is left thiswell i have not seen the other 2 in the theaters my brother gave me the dvds. so i went to see this one. it is suppose to be 21/2 hours long before i new it it was over usually i`m always looking at my watch to see how much time is left this is one of those movies that keep my attention to the end. i thought it was just great cannot wait for the blue ray to come out. yea a few scenes i was wondering about but that did not ruin the movie for me had a nice time at this movie… Expand

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BlaccyDec 17, 2014

Peter Jackson saved the best to last, the thrilling Defining Chapter made everyone applaud the movie when the credits were rolling. Despite the ending for the middle earth saga Jackson had taken The Hobbit to a whole new level with amazingPeter Jackson saved the best to last, the thrilling Defining Chapter made everyone applaud the movie when the credits were rolling. Despite the ending for the middle earth saga Jackson had taken The Hobbit to a whole new level with amazing cinematic effects. This is defiantly one movie worth seeing!… Expand

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rman1256Feb 9, 2015

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SkullKidFeb 27, 2015

This movie was amazing! Maybe even the best in the Hobbit series!
The acting was perfect- Richard Armitage's performance as Thorin was one of, if not the best, in all 6 middle earth movies. His descent into madness is played very well- youThis movie was amazing! Maybe even the best in the Hobbit series!
The acting was perfect- Richard Armitage's performance as Thorin was one of, if not the best, in all 6 middle earth movies. His descent into madness is played very well- you understand his motives and even feel a little bad for him as his greed and paranoia slowly take over him, and when he charges forth from the mountain with his company to save the day is one of the most rousing, epic scenes of 2014.
Martin Freeman is also perfect, and the chemistry between him and Thorin is at the heart of the film and lends it many emotional scenes. Two of the best scenes are the moment Bilbo reveals his betrayal to Thorin and Thorin's death scene.
McKellen is as great as ever, and two other highlights are Bard and Thranduil. Luke Evans is great as Laketown's reluctant leader, and Lee Pace makes Thranduil one of the most complex characters in this seires- cold, bitter, and flawed, he is one fo the few "grey" characters in these films.
Another stand-out was Billy Connolly's ferocious, foul-mouthed, ill-tempered Dain Ironfoot, who wipes out entire legions of orcs with his headbutts and rides a top a boar into battle. I could write a whole review on how epic the Scottish, mowhawked dwarf commander is, but all I'll say is he provided one off the most enjoyable performances.
The action scenes are truly epic. The battle, divided into three main acts, is the best action sequence of 2014, hands down. Starting off on the fields of Erebor, where we have all sorts of fantastical war beasts and large scale, epic warfare between the armies of elves, dwarves, and orcs, it then moves into Dale, which has less focus on cgi and more on gritty, personal combat between the main characters. Those who criticize the hobbit for its over reliance on cgi will enjoy these scens more. The final act, on the snowy ruins of Ravenhill, is the best however, with several epic duels (including a truly amazing and tense battle between Thorin and Azog on the ice as it begins to break apart), tragic death scenes, and epic brawls. Those who are a fan of Legolas's stunts are in for a treat as well!
The music is another highlight, more epic and LOTR-like than the rest of the Hobbit movies, with Dain's theme and the music played while Thorin charges out of the mountain the best bits.
The CGI is as always flawless- I really don't understand how people say its bad. For example, you never once think of Smaug as a cgi creation- WETA has done such a phenomenal job that you truly believe he is a flesh and blood creature. Azog, a bit rough in the first movie at times, is now flawless, as is the extensive cgi that went into the battle scenes (including some truly terrifying colossal were-worms).
This is definitely the darkest movie in the Hobbit series. The whole thing is set in a bleak, winter landscape, with gloomy skies and falling snow reflecting the sombre tone. Those who preferred lotr's more mature feel as opposed to the first 2 Hobbit's more childlike tone will be satisfied. The themes of greed and friendship and portrayed very well through out, as are the several story arcs established in the first films.
I do have one slight problem with the film- the supporting dwarves were not given enough screen time. Kili, Fili, Dwalin (who gets a truly heart-breaking scene with Thorin), and Balin are in it a decent amount, but the others are practically ignored, even James Nebitt's Bofur, who was one of my favourite characters in the first film! The supporting dwarves are in this one even less than the others, which is disappointing, but as the collective character of "the dwarves" all in all they were a memorable bunch all through out the trilogy, and I'm sure every one has their favourite "dwarf moment in the Hobbit."
The Battle of the Five Amires is just packed with amazing, powerful scenes- epic, emotional, tense,and some that are truly heart-breaking. Some of the best and most memorable are: Smaug's assault on Laketown, the Battle of Dol Guldor, the scene with the negotiations for the Arkenstone before the walls of Erebor, Dain's arrival, the Battle, and Thorin's duel with Azog and his death scene. Also, Kili and Tauriel's sublot is wrapped up very nicely, and Legolas's character is given more depth. The movie moves at a very brisk pace as well. The whole movie is filled with a sense of urgency and tension as all the races gather for war and then battle it out. Over the course of the battle, the advantage constantly sways back and forth, and you're held on the edge of your seat the whole time.
All in all, this movie was near-perfect and the number one movie of 2014 in my opinion. It is not just a great finale to the Hobbit trilogy (and entire Middle Earth series), but a great stand alone film, and I would recommend it to every one.… Expand

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AnarionDec 17, 2014

An awesome ending to an already brilliant saga. While I will admit the battle was somewhat lacking, the scene with the dwarf wall, and then the elves jumping over was just too epic. Also, small references back to the original trilogy add someAn awesome ending to an already brilliant saga. While I will admit the battle was somewhat lacking, the scene with the dwarf wall, and then the elves jumping over was just too epic. Also, small references back to the original trilogy add some interesting points. And lastly, that song at the end adds such a depressing note, as you finally realize that a great saga is coming to an end.… Expand

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banjohorseDec 23, 2014

I've been reading these reviews and I don't think they do it justice. I wasn't sure to give this film a 10, a 0 or a 5 because: this movie is so bad, it may be the best bad film I've ever seen. Scene after scene I was gripping my jeans,I've been reading these reviews and I don't think they do it justice. I wasn't sure to give this film a 10, a 0 or a 5 because: this movie is so bad, it may be the best bad film I've ever seen. Scene after scene I was gripping my jeans, stifling laughter in a struggle not to upset my fellow movie goers. There are so many horribly ridiculous scenes that you are not treating this movie right if you take it seriously. Anyway who claims it's good legitimately hasn't seen a good movie. Anyway who claims it is bad should've noticed the red flags in the first two films. Step aside The Room, you've been beat.… Expand

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WRRJan 22, 2015

One of my favorite movies, The Hobbit the Battle of the Five Armies was a chapter from the end of the Hobbit book made into a whole movie. Epic, perfect computer animation, you will find it here. Sure, it had it's issues. Azog was notOne of my favorite movies, The Hobbit the Battle of the Five Armies was a chapter from the end of the Hobbit book made into a whole movie. Epic, perfect computer animation, you will find it here. Sure, it had it's issues. Azog was not supposed to be in the movies. But that was (in my opinion) one of the two best movies of 2014.… Expand

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suncokretDec 17, 2014

Fantastic ending to this trilogy. People that criticize this film often forget how Return of the King was made when it reached the theaters. Full of holes, I will tell you. Unnecessary scene with Frodo doing ninja u-turn on the cliff withoutFantastic ending to this trilogy. People that criticize this film often forget how Return of the King was made when it reached the theaters. Full of holes, I will tell you. Unnecessary scene with Frodo doing ninja u-turn on the cliff without one finger in Mount Doom, anti-climatic Eowyn "I'm no man" scene, absence of Saruman, swift ghost battles, rushed ending with many many stuff missing, etc. Extended edition fixed most of these gaps and made the film much more enjoyable, but theatrical cut was flawed and much worse than Two towers and Fellowship.
So be more realistic. I enjoyed it much more than watching ROTK in cinema back in 2003. The story of Hobbit is small and represent Tolkien's early writing, but PJ did a marvelous job in making this journey amazing. Thums up! Can't wait for the Extended edition!… Expand

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RufatDec 18, 2014

Peter Jackson made a perfect ending for his middle earth odyssey. And Martin Freeman was awesome. Best of Hobbit series. More action and more fun. And more disappointing because of it is the last.

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WARCHILDJan 13, 2015

Watched this one from the 3rd row, in high frame rate 3D. It was amazing detail and the best 3D experience I've had in a decade. Times running out if you haven't already had that experience, I fully recommend it.

The movie itself wasWatched this one from the 3rd row, in high frame rate 3D. It was amazing detail and the best 3D experience I've had in a decade. Times running out if you haven't already had that experience, I fully recommend it.

The movie itself was unsurprisingly great! You have to forgive the writers for their liberties and you have to read between the lines in the book to appreciate the movie. If you're "The book was better" type -- don't go. In the end, Tolkien would have either loved or hated all of the first and second trilogies. I for one thought the Hobbit was just as good as LOTR. No matter what the writers did, the acting in all three of the Hobbit films is superb.… Expand

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DavidWardenDec 24, 2014

I'm a Hobbit 10/10 .

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mikhailduongDec 26, 2014

Another masterpiece of Peter Jackson ! Awesome epic CGI. Although this episode has too much fight but it did its part of The Hobbit trilogies. A great novel & a great film that everyone should read & watch in their life.

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Splinter129Dec 27, 2014

An epic, sad, and fitting final chapter to the trilogy! Lots of people, especially critics, have missed the big picture of the movie especially the franchise. I have been a fan of Middle-Earth since LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring, and inAn epic, sad, and fitting final chapter to the trilogy! Lots of people, especially critics, have missed the big picture of the movie especially the franchise. I have been a fan of Middle-Earth since LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring, and in 2012, seeing the first Hobbit movie, I was full of excitement and was thrilled. The second one had more tension build and was just a bowl of fun to watch with a terrifying ending knowing that Smaug has went in full rage mode, wondering what exactly is going to happen; and the third one just left us with a jaw dropping and battle- raging conclusion to the triology, and connects well with The Fellowship of the Ring. Sure there was not much of a huge plot in this final film, but have you read the last few chapters of The Hobbit book that the movie is based of from? Its nothing but a battle and a goodbye from Bilbo returning back to the Shire, just as the movie shows. Now my true rating to the movie is a 8.5/10, as there were some flaws in the film itself like the love scenes with Kili and Tauriel, even though it could of been worse (a better love story than Twilight no doubt), and there is not that much closure to the ending of the film. I think critics have been too harsh on the film that I have to bump the film's rating up to a 10. But the Extended Edition could very much likely make the movie itself better, just as the Extended Edition for The Return of the King did. Overall, I love the Hobbit trilogy, despite the flaws, will still prefer the LOTR trilogy, but it is a fitting prequel, and should NOT be compared to the Star Wars prequels.… Expand

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willydubsDec 31, 2014

As a movie made to entertain, hold interest, and convey a theme, It did a pretty good job. It is an amazing wrap-up of a not-so amazing series (the first two smelled like Azog’s socks) and brings a sense of purpose and continuity (maybe notAs a movie made to entertain, hold interest, and convey a theme, It did a pretty good job. It is an amazing wrap-up of a not-so amazing series (the first two smelled like Azog’s socks) and brings a sense of purpose and continuity (maybe not continuity) where the first two movies failed to do so. It ties right into the start of Lord of the Rings with pinch of foreshadowing and an overflowing tablespoon of homages, as well emphasizing each character’s point of view as opposed to sticking with the good versus evil routine (Well, sure, Sauron’s definitely evil, but the Elvenking just seems like a bad family man to me). BE WARNED: Its not called The Battle of the Five Armies for nothing. Its not just two armies, cause there has to be five, so prepare for the orc-debowling, main-character-kicking, Dragon-killing conclusion to The Hobbit trilogy, that I’m sure the dwarves of yore will all be watching.… Expand

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tyrannoJan 1, 2015

one of the best movies of the year and a great ending to a great saga i did love every bit of it its so great dont listen to the critics they are just a bunch of haters wo dont know what there talkin bout

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RedBredJan 11, 2015

I loved it! Tolkien has created such a wonderful story and body of work. I think Peter Jackson has handled it with respect and love. I hope we'll see more of the Silmarillion handled with similar care.

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AllacinJan 11, 2015

Hats off to Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett, & Co. for Hobbit 3! After lecturing on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis for 10 years at my kids' high school, IHats off to Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett, & Co. for Hobbit 3! After lecturing on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis for 10 years at my kids' high school, I appreciate the obvious love and respect for the Lord of the Rings books they have (contrasted with how the last 2 Narnia books were treated). THEY HAVE WOVEN A SEAMLESS GARMENT OUT OF TOLKIEN'S SILVER THREADS with sparkles of their own, inspired by Tolkien's own appendices and indexes. It will take more than 2015 to think through all the connections they made between Hobbit 1-3 and LOTR 1-3!… Expand

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ExtremeTroll54Feb 12, 2015

How do some of you rate this so poorly. its fantasy so yeah its supposed to be fake. frhfdsjfhkjdshfkj dshfkjhdskjfhdskjfhdsfkjdshkjfhdskjhdsjkfndskjfdsk

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SpongeBobfan13Feb 14, 2015

I LOVE the Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings! They are my favorite movies. The Battle of the Five Armies is a really good movie. It has a lot of fighting throughout the movie! Peter Jackson did a good job of making the Battle of The Five ArmiesI LOVE the Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings! They are my favorite movies. The Battle of the Five Armies is a really good movie. It has a lot of fighting throughout the movie! Peter Jackson did a good job of making the Battle of The Five Armies long since it is only about 4 or five chapters long in the book!… Expand

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NecrophatDec 18, 2017

Amazing, amazing trilogy. Wow, what an add on to Lord of the rings, this entire new trilogy is just adding to the masterpiece that is Middle Earth, a must watch.

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alijarchiieFeb 2, 2020

Love u peter love you so much thanks god for you live in the same time with u

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CasualCoolsebMay 8, 2016

A very Good Movie from 2014/2015. I enjoyed each and every scene that was part of the movie. I mean, it has great sound, great effects and great acting. It is a very great movie that i recommend checking out.

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Luca1Jan 18, 2017

Very good film. According to my opinion, the film allows to explore well the different characters, sometimes with inventions from Peter Jackson (like for the saga's movies) but this additions are generally very good. Simply I love this story.

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BeatrixKiddoSep 8, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was epic!
I mean, seriously? why so much negativity here? because it was no Lotr? come on! I still don't understand why non-sense Pulp Fiction has 8.9 in imdb and this masterpiece has only 7.4. People are crazy! Also, cgi was not a problem in Avengers, but it was here? poor arguments... Nevermind, let's focus on the story. I liked the book more, but it doesn't matter, the movies were satisfying and decent too. First two movies were watchable and I found them at least "good", they were very entertaining. The 3rd movie was a masterful piece of work by Peter Jackson. First of all, l liked the fact that it had more action than the previous films. It was visually stunning, I loved the cinematography, it reminded me of The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King. I liked the acting (especially Richard Armitage's, l think it was the best acting of that year and the best performance in all six Middle Earth movies.. also, his best performance so far), Martin Freeman was also very good in his role as Bilbo.. Additionally, l liked the fights especially Thorin vs Azog battle, I loved the emotional moments, the ethical/moral messages and I think Thorin's and Kili's death were some of the saddest "deaths" in film history. I also liked the music theme ("The Last Goodbye"). I don't know why but this movie still makes me feel some kind of nostalgia and jubelation at the same time. I think it was a great conclusion to the epic tale. I strongly believe this movie was really unappreciated and it deserved better ratings. 10/10 for me, it's one of my favorite movies ever!… Expand

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SirKrustyMar 8, 2018

Best movie in the Trilogy in my opinion. I am sorta a Action Addict, so if you are looking for a movie with a great story, this movie is not for you. Dain Ironfoot is one of the biggest Bad A**es in movie history and I now have an Iron HillsBest movie in the Trilogy in my opinion. I am sorta a Action Addict, so if you are looking for a movie with a great story, this movie is not for you. Dain Ironfoot is one of the biggest Bad A**es in movie history and I now have an Iron Hills banner in my room. Underneath it is an Ironfoot Helmet. I recommend this to anyone looking for a great action fantasy movie!… Expand

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Endercraft124Dec 10, 2018

The Battle of the Five Armies is definitely the best of the Hobbit trilogy. Amazing special effects, great actors and epic battles. One of Peter Jackson's best movie

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RonantheAccuserMar 30, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was everything it should have been, and the extended edition is even better. It mostly focuses on the reunion of the different species on Middle-earth to avoid destruction and save themselves from the threat of the Great Eye (aka Sauron, an all-powerful ball of flame with a dark pupil). He returns to the battlefield and battles sorcerers in one of the best scenes in fictional history. It would seem any scene is scary as long as the Great Eye is involved in it. The only real buzzkill is knowing Smaug is making a comeback only for him to appear for like a minute and be defeated, just like Ronan the Accuser in the boring, forgettable "Captain Marvel".… Expand

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SamWinchesterMay 11, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is the best movie ever, both for the graphics and I don't know anything better.… Expand

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Easy_mode123Jun 9, 2022

is this movie great or is this movie great im sorry to say it but the hobbit is better than the lord of the rings.

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ProteusDec 17, 2014

Beautiful to watch among other virtues. Compare this to say, Exodus and see pure excellence vs. shoddy CGI laden cinematography. Bravo to Peter Jackson for immersing us in a lovely world.

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StaticSpineDec 17, 2014

An epic ending to the trilogy, it's not story-heavy, but it turns out a tense action-packed conclusion to the events of preivous parts. Totally worth going to cinema ti watch it.

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LeatherwoodJan 3, 2015

Fun movie to watch with alot of fighting and action. What more can you ask for, a good story. The story is pretty good, entertaining, and deep sort off. The transition between the Desolation of Smaug and the battle of the five armies wasFun movie to watch with alot of fighting and action. What more can you ask for, a good story. The story is pretty good, entertaining, and deep sort off. The transition between the Desolation of Smaug and the battle of the five armies was done well. My girlfriend dont even like fantasy, but she loves the hobbit. So take your girlfriend to the movies with a small popcorn, pop a hole at the bottom an enjoy.… Expand

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lukechristianscJan 11, 2015

The last Hobbit was a good til the twisted ending which i hated! But the i enjoyed the final chapter of J.R Tolken's series and i will miss Jackson's franchise. The battle sequences in The Battle of the Five Armies were so exciting,The last Hobbit was a good til the twisted ending which i hated! But the i enjoyed the final chapter of J.R Tolken's series and i will miss Jackson's franchise. The battle sequences in The Battle of the Five Armies were so exciting, thrilling to watch and so were the characters, Bilbo is still the same (which is good), Martin Freeman has the energy for Baggins. The Story is what put the popcorn in my mouth! and that's why we see this movie; Fans of the book will most likely dislike it cause some characters that aren't suppose to be in this one (a not needed), but don't blame screenwriters (Philppa Boyens,Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson and acclaimed Guillermo del Toro)!… Expand

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A1K4PWN3DJan 29, 2015

While I am sad to see a second Peter Jackson Middle-Earth trilogy come to a close, this one felt as good as Return of the King did when I first saw it. While it does tell a slightly different story than the book, it still makes for anWhile I am sad to see a second Peter Jackson Middle-Earth trilogy come to a close, this one felt as good as Return of the King did when I first saw it. While it does tell a slightly different story than the book, it still makes for an exciting film and great conclusion. #OneLastTime… Expand

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AS97Dec 29, 2014

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is the 3rd and final instalment in the 'Hobbit' series and it is easily the best for me. The movie does a fantastic job in concluding the 'Hobbit' series, and then leading on to the 'Lord of The Ring'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is the 3rd and final instalment in the 'Hobbit' series and it is easily the best for me. The movie does a fantastic job in concluding the 'Hobbit' series, and then leading on to the 'Lord of The Ring' series. Almost all aspects of this film were excellent, the music score, the writing and the action sequences throughout the movie. All actors and actresses do a superb job in their roles. But my only real problem with the movie is that the bit with the dragon 'Smaug' felt a bit anti-climatic. Overall it's a movie that I highly recommend you all to watch and it's a great ending to one of the best trilogys in its genre.… Expand

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JFaddJan 28, 2015

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Spectacular. What else is there to say? It has Smaug's demise, the battle for the lonely mountain, and Bilbo returning home. That's all that needed to happen and that's what did...besides a fewThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Spectacular. What else is there to say? It has Smaug's demise, the battle for the lonely mountain, and Bilbo returning home. That's all that needed to happen and that's what did...besides a few filler scenes with Radagast, Galadriel, and Saruman, but that's okay! Peter Jackson gave us something he said he would never do, and it is just as good as the Lord of the Rings.… Expand

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mrshoes74Jan 2, 2015

How the hell can anyone give a score of zero?!?!?!?!? Just because it was nothing like the book it gets a big fat zero. When are movies ever like the books hardly ever. I am sick and tired of idiots picking holes in movies when there isHow the hell can anyone give a score of zero?!?!?!?!? Just because it was nothing like the book it gets a big fat zero. When are movies ever like the books hardly ever. I am sick and tired of idiots picking holes in movies when there is nothing wrong with them. They are made for entertainment they are there for us to loose ourselves in. They are an experience and for me the LOTR movies are a triumph to be hold. The final part was spectacular it had everything in it. Great action set pieces terrific acting and a grand finale. To those who scored this zero you are pathetic.… Expand

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michael1208Dec 21, 2014

Being the final installment of The Hobbit's franchise, the film itself does leave some nostalgic impression to the audiences; and having to split it into a long trilogy to build up everything seems to be fine even though the last part is aBeing the final installment of The Hobbit's franchise, the film itself does leave some nostalgic impression to the audiences; and having to split it into a long trilogy to build up everything seems to be fine even though the last part is a bit lacking of sub-plots to support the main story. It is the shortest chapter of 144 minutes, starting off straightforward from the happening at the end of Desolation of Smaug, moving immediately to treasure conflicts at Erebor, the not quite strong love triangle between the Elf and Dwarf, and then the unstoppable wars with thrilling action scenes of Legolas and Thorin that last for almost half of the running time. The performance of Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins is still promising as his fear, courageous and emotions are strongly inspiring across the trilogy while Richard Armitage also portrays well with his change of behavior as Thorin, the visual effects are undeniable dazzling and stunning, but there is a few part that seems to be just semi-real, not to miss out Howard Shore's scores are awesome as always for all the six entries. While the story line moves in an extreme fast pace with short conversations and it may seems somewhat diverts from the usual tradition of the middle earth saga, The Hobbit trilogy is pleasing at it is, serves a decent connection bridge to Lord of the Ring and the ending with theme song "The Last Goodbye" drives audience's emotion to feel reluctant for farewell. Overall, The Hobbit franchise is worth for one last time although it loses some of the magic compared to Lord of the Ring Trilogy.… Expand

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Le__XenomorphDec 29, 2014

An amazing conclusion to an extremely satisfying trilogy. It has great effects, silky smooth frame-rate, great acting, and breathtaking battle scenes. The Hobbit: the Battle of the Five Armies is an extremely satisfying conclusion to anAn amazing conclusion to an extremely satisfying trilogy. It has great effects, silky smooth frame-rate, great acting, and breathtaking battle scenes. The Hobbit: the Battle of the Five Armies is an extremely satisfying conclusion to an overall awesome trilogy. 9/10 (Awesome)… Expand

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hackmoleDec 17, 2014

Great cap to the adventure.
Yes, some of the CGI could have been a little better, but the story is there and the necromancer story arc is quite awesome.
Yes, some of the scenes seem a little overdrawn, but I found it was to give time toGreat cap to the adventure.
Yes, some of the CGI could have been a little better, but the story is there and the necromancer story arc is quite awesome.
Yes, some of the scenes seem a little overdrawn, but I found it was to give time to give characters time to interact more and really love them.
For the fan, you will love this movie and you will find some great moments.… Expand

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THEkerimbankaDec 17, 2014

Maybe not quite the best of the three (close competition with Desolation), but it is definitely a fun and enjoyable experience. Sit back and allow Jackson to play with his action figures and I guarantee you will be amused.

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SilentJayJan 13, 2015

The 3 Hobbit movies were wonderful and a great representation of the Classic novel by the same title. It may not be as good as The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. It also suffered from what happened to Star Wars in the way it was going up againstThe 3 Hobbit movies were wonderful and a great representation of the Classic novel by the same title. It may not be as good as The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. It also suffered from what happened to Star Wars in the way it was going up against itself. So it could never live up too the LOTR hype. But for me I was very happy to revisit a story that was both part of my childhood and adulthood as well. I just have to say well done Mr. Jackson and Thank you again. Part of me wishes there was more stories but maybe this is the right place and time to end the series/saga and enjoy it for ages to come!… Expand

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CameraBounceGodFeb 21, 2015

other than the fact that Bolg essentially rails Tauriel for keyleg to see...the whole thing was a beautiful and even funny at times movie. Armitage and Freeman give the best performances of all...and it was awesome that Azog was commandingother than the fact that Bolg essentially rails Tauriel for keyleg to see...the whole thing was a beautiful and even funny at times movie. Armitage and Freeman give the best performances of all...and it was awesome that Azog was commanding his army from the mountain with the signal flag thing....also I don't blame Thorin for being in awe at that final moment thinking he has won. The book itself is so smart....The Durins do not Endure........Get it? also it shows that galadriel is creepy just like the influence that attractive people have is creepy....theres noway gal lad reels keep the devil at bay....elrond seeing the future is what does it....… Expand

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AlexappletonApr 27, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why People Don’t Understand The Hobbit Trilogy

The Hobbit film trilogy is one of the most misjudged film series released in this era. This is due to the common misconceptions about the movies true intentions and the message it is actually trying to send. And as we all know there are some characters that aren’t in the books, we know the CGI gets a little choppy here and there, but the common media has been so stuck on those little things that everyone has forgotten about how The Hobbit gave us some good laughs, made us cry, and had us sucked in because we really cared about each one of those weird little dwarves. This trilogy was meant to be an adventurous tale about a group of “friends” that just want to reclaim their home from the clutches of evil. Nothing more. So let’s take a moment and look at why exactly these common ‘issues’ with The Hobbit were actually intentional and why they should not be frowned upon as they are so often.
Even the book The Hobbit was not meant to be the most intense and serious adventure story that you’ll ever read. But people still hate on Jackson because he’s not taking this quest about 13 dwarves going to take their gold from a dragon “seriously”. This is fairy tale stuff, and this is supposed to be fun. It would take you about 10 seconds to find an online review about how “everyone” hates that Bilbo was portrayed in the series as a joker of sorts rather than more seriously, not to mention the fact that Radagast is hilariously awkward and loony (as Jackson meant him to be). These characters are like this INTENTIONALLY. There is supposed to be witty banter, there is supposed to be some awkward moments and it is just simply not meant to be The Lord of the Rings.

One of the largest reasons for criticism of The Hobbit is because Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings movies are the only other comparable pieces of work. The Hobbit is inherently a children’s story and LotR is not, it’s just that simple. Yes they are in the same universe, yes they share characters, yes both really do involve many of the same elements, but other than aesthetics, they are nothing near the same thing. For those who have watched LotR, you’d know that it’s really a serious story and after watching The Hobbit, it’s clear to tell which of the two trilogies is supposed to be more dark. This is important to know because of the misconceptions people have about the movie and its intentions and knowing this actually proves them wrong. Watching it from the perspective of just enjoying something that is fun is a lot different than going into a movie expecting death and destruction. After looking at these films through this scope it is clear to see why it really isn’t near as bad as you may have originally thought.

One thing that really gets endless complaint comments is the CGI. When it comes to the CGI of the movie there are slight issues occasionally, the river scene with the barrels isn’t the greatest, the armies of elves and dwarves look way too synchronized and computerized, Dain looks like he came straight out of a video game, but other than that it is dead on. However, there is one key word that summarizes some of the greatest effects of the whole film. Smaug. He is realistically terrifying, monstrous in size, and every scale looks as if it was placed by a CGI god. Past Smaug is the landscape, which is of course going to be amazing in Middle Earth just as it was in Lord of the Rings. You instantly feel as if you just slipped on your leather vest and boots and stepped yourself right into a whole new world that is even more beautiful than a hike through the mountains in the middle of fall. Now you may be thinking, “Well haven’t I heard someone complain about how the world looks?”, and you probably have. This bashing is because of the fact that the landscape isn’t near as ‘real’ as the world in LotR was (since LotR didn’t use very much CGI in terms of the land), but nobody can deny that it still looks beautiful and largely contributes to the immersion of the films.

There are obviously some issues with the common conceptions of this film series and this is due to people thinking they were reading the movie correctly, as they were not. Now granted The Lord of the Rings was ridiculously epic, but it was made for entirely different reasons so the comparison of the two is essentially a huge waste of everyone’s time. All in all The Hobbit is meant to be fun and it’s meant to be kind of silly and it isn’t meant to be super serious like the previous Middle Earth installations. If you haven’t seen this movie you’ve been wasting time, if you doubted its potential you were misled, and if you saw it and hated it you very obviously did not pay very close attention. Go watch this, re-watch it, or whatever you need to do with what I’ve said in mind and your opinion will undoubtedly shift.… Expand

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spacebear1Jan 4, 2018

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is a wonderful concluding chapter in this amazing film trilogy. Whereas the first film took a little while to start up, this film is almost non stop action. I really loved, of course, theThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is a wonderful concluding chapter in this amazing film trilogy. Whereas the first film took a little while to start up, this film is almost non stop action. I really loved, of course, the cinematography, the characters, and the amazing action scenes. In the end, I absolutely love this film and it's really great.… Expand

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DiptanshuJul 4, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great end to the series!it was epic and emotional ride with awesome situations and war sequences,the music was phenomenal and the visuals,CGI and acting it was incredible,the story and screenplay was good,the starting dragon attack right after the end of last movie it was amazing,the dragon destruction in city and the slaying scene from Sailor man it was awesome as hell,the further plot for Sauron and Gandalf was amazingly showcased the Galadriel's rescue of Gandalf against sauron and his 9 men's and there fight it was great.the saruman's expressions's were amazing as glimpse to drawn by evil in sequel trilogy it was amazing.on other side after reclaiming the home the dwarf king's change in attitude and his greed for gold and quest for heart of mountain stone it was dark and amazing the slow transition of him into his grand-father and all after that realization of what's right after Bilbo's amazing and sweet simple trick it was brilliant,the city's aftermath with need to help and then the Elves joining for war for Diamonds and helping men and forming allies it was heated up situation.the other side the Azog's army and prep for sudden attack and everyone ready to war in between the Gandalf's entry and Bilbo's amazing trick of stealing the precious stone and turning the event a little it was clever and great,the whole situation with Dwarf's cousin coming from other side against elves and men's and upon that the azog's army it was literally mind-blowing and shocking situation then the start to war with awesome fights and everyone joining against Orc's then the little little surprises in between the charging back of dwarf's king again to battle after realization then the whole single fights at tower ended with everyone in ground won by help of eagles,other side the Killi's fight and death and Emotional love good-bye to she-elf it was heartbreakingly sad.The death-battle for dwarf's king and azog was literally nail-bitingly epic and emotionally dark and great,the bilbo's last talk with dwarf king was emotional as hell,it was heart-breaking and satisfying end as per character arc to dwarfs.the Legolas further journey and that reference to Aragon meeting was awesome as hell,the ending for Sailor men and everyone was satisfying,the closing scenes with Bilbo back in sweet Shire and the Narration ended with connected to the originals it was literally beautiful end!the whole movie was full of awesome war and fights with incredible and emotional end to the series its a great movie!… Expand

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DunyGMar 28, 2021

The book it's based on was one of the only classic books I have read, and I did really like it. Seeing these movies on the screen was different on so many levels.

I really liked the tension and emotional themes in the movie. This movie wasThe book it's based on was one of the only classic books I have read, and I did really like it. Seeing these movies on the screen was different on so many levels.

I really liked the tension and emotional themes in the movie. This movie was really fun for me to watch and I am glad it was for so many of you.… Expand

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SkulbJan 3, 2015

To address one or two points from the other reviewers first:
1: Yes there were five armies: dwarves, humans, elves, orcs and eagles, as I think Tolkien himself explains either in The Hobbit, or quite possibly in LotR appendixes.
2: Yes theTo address one or two points from the other reviewers first:
1: Yes there were five armies: dwarves, humans, elves, orcs and eagles, as I think Tolkien himself explains either in The Hobbit, or quite possibly in LotR appendixes.
2: Yes the death of Smaug is an anti climax. It is therefore one of the most accurate adaptations of the book itself, in which the death of Smaug manages to be even more anti climactic.
3: The size of the respective armies was about right if you read Tolkien`s description of the battle. It was a much smaller affair than Dagorlad or even Helm`s Gate. And it was a hell of a lot smaller than Pelennor, and basically a skirmish by comparison. If anything the Battle of the Five Armies was too grand in the movie.
4: Tauriel is not a Tolkien character at all, but she and her absurd dwarf-elf love story have been invented and added by the deranged Fran Walsh, solely to appeal to the female demographic. It therefore doesn`t matter if she survives or what she might or might not do in the LotR story. She doesn`t exist and is the single most embarrassing thing about the Hobbit trilogy. I squirm with discomfort every single time I see her ridiculously pining face. If anything could tempt me to give these movies a low score it would be Tauriel. She is an insult to anyone who likes Tolkien.
5: The tired argument that a trilogy isn`t warranted. It`s not just The Hobbit but the prelude to LotR. One would have been a blur, two a rush and three fine. At least if it had been done right.

Apart from these confusions on behalf of other reviewers, the movie was a bit of a letdown after the previous two. Perhaps there just wasn`t a whole lot there once the dragon was dead. Whatever the case you get a bit too much orc vs architecture/humans/elves/dwarves slapstick CGI, Fran Walsh romance and for some odd reason a battle, which is supposedly the centerpiece of this movie, which has been altered in basically every single detail. To the best of my knowledge there was NO fighting of any kind inside Dale. Rather, there were supposed to be these two hills or ridges, humans holding out on one and elves on the other, and with the orcs coming down from the mountain along both ridges and in the valley between them. Instead the worms from Dune (Google it kiddies) made a surprise appearance as tunnellers for the orcs while the last parts of the battle took place on top of some CGI friendly ruin/pond I can also not remember ever hearing about before.
It`s a visually exciting but at times tedious movie which changes too many things for no reason. For instance, the master of Lake Town does not die at all in the book, but survives as Bard`s second in command. Still Jackson kills off Stephen Fry, one of the best comic assets available to him, after about ten minutes. Why? Orcs are feeble and unable to parry anything, which makes the audience start cheering for the hapless cretins instead of considering them credible threats. Every stinking time they get close to anyone with a name they go into slow motion, miss and die unceremoniously. Apart from Azog and Bolg they are all utterly useless and pathetic. They even get killed by women and children.

But most of the negatives concern small and essentially insignificant niggles with the narration and the script. The movie does so much right, both visually and audibly, is reasonably faithful to the source material, leads nicely into LotR like it was supposed to and produces some good performances by the actors, that all the 1s and 0s here are laughable. Bitter little haters out in force in time to gnaw at Peter Jackson like the maggots they are. The truth of the matter is that The Hobbit is not a particularly good book, at least not if you`re above twelve. Many of the shortcomings of the Hobbit trilogy stem from this fact, and from Tolkien`s inability or unwillingness to flesh things out with any sort of detail. Everything he ever did took a bird`s eye view of ME and was ridiculously understated. The exceptions are LotR which gets this part just right and The Hobbit, which is Bilbo`s navel gazing extravaganza for the children. If Bilbo doesn`t personally see it, it isn`t happening. And that`s why The Hobbit manages to not describe the Fall of Smaug or the Battle of the Five Armies at all. The first happens too far away from Bilbo and the second while he`s unconscious. This fact seems to be lost on the fake purists though.
So I don`t blame Jackson for imposing the LotR perspective on The Hobbit. In fact I don`t think he had any choice if he wanted to make a halfway watchable movie.
The worst part of the movie though was that the awful Orlando Bloom didn`t die this time either. I have been cheering for every orc he`s fought for six movies and have finally given up. Apparently this fart-smeller is just something you have to endure in stoic fashion if you want to watch PJ`s Middle Earth movies. I suppose it could have been worse. At least Jeff Goldblum isn`t in it.… Expand

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emirbudMar 18, 2015

I am actually quite content with the series. More so than the LOTR series, and the main reason is - I like the casting much better in this series. Choice of actors is far better that the LOTR. Martin Freeman is excellent as Bilbo (as opposedI am actually quite content with the series. More so than the LOTR series, and the main reason is - I like the casting much better in this series. Choice of actors is far better that the LOTR. Martin Freeman is excellent as Bilbo (as opposed to Frodo in LOTR who was awful), and Luke Evans should have been Aragorn in LOTR, however he's excellent as Bard. The others are just fine. I did not read the book - Hobbit (I tried, I just couldn't go on), and I think the movie is much better than the book, as opposed to LOTR where it's quite the opposite. Overall, fine trilogy.… Expand

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gamerzxJan 23, 2015

Brilliant movie. Based on what it's not.

Good movie good script. Deserves an 8. It's brilliant in what it isn't. It isn't the first 3 movies. The Fellowship etc. is a masterpiece of drama and action. The Hobbit series is not. What theBrilliant movie. Based on what it's not.

Good movie good script. Deserves an 8. It's brilliant in what it isn't. It isn't the first 3 movies. The Fellowship etc. is a masterpiece of drama and action. The Hobbit series is not.

What the Hobbit series is solid storytelling. From an unexpected party to Riddles in the dark. To Beorn's house to Bilbo's waking of smaug. The Battle of The Fiv Armies could have had more drama. It could have had more sorrow. More epic combat. It didn't. Waiting for Dwalin to swing a maul in epic fashion turned into Dwalin as an emotional wreck at the change in Thorin. Thorin could have led his Company in epic combat and fallen in battle slicing down Bolg's bodyguard. He didn't. He died in single combat. Not dramatic not epic. But brilliant.

The love story added is,well, Hollywood. It leaves the story intact, but it's bringing in an element of what might have been (and some women) to the movie. It also brings the elf army and dwarf army to light in solid fashion. The men are a little weak. Original and on the surface dull. All told Peter jackson and crew have lost nothing. Peter Jackson's directing neither takes from other movies nor outdoes them. Solid storytelling. Reminding us that the actors and audience as well as the genre lose nothing from these movies. They only gain.

I would have like to give it a 9 or 10. It doesn't deserve it. It deserves what is offered to us from the actors and crew. Something we can enjoy. Something they can be proud of achieving… Expand

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theofficeDec 28, 2014

Probably more of a 7.5. The movie focused almost soley on the battle sequence and while pretty good still was drawn out with basically no character development. One thing I will never understand is how such a small force can beat back oneProbably more of a 7.5. The movie focused almost soley on the battle sequence and while pretty good still was drawn out with basically no character development. One thing I will never understand is how such a small force can beat back one about 100x larger. The orcs must be the most incompetent group ever. But really I still like the movie but probably more just because of the universe and characters. Of the bunch in the 6 movie series it is the worst but still very enjoyable and better than most movies out there. Just don't get that sense of awe and wonderment that I did with some of the others.… Expand

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potatoes351Nov 23, 2015

Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy has so far been entertaining yet a disappointment in comparison to it's Lord of the Rings bigger brothers. However after a promising final act in the Desolation of Smaug things were looking up for The Battle ofPeter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy has so far been entertaining yet a disappointment in comparison to it's Lord of the Rings bigger brothers. However after a promising final act in the Desolation of Smaug things were looking up for The Battle of the Five Armies...luckily that pulled through.
The Battle of the Five Armies takes place immediately after the events of the Desolation of Smaug, beginning as Smaug reaches Laketown. As Bilbo (Martin Freeman) the dwarves retake the city of Erebor in the Lonely Mountain, war is on the horizon as Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) becomes blind with wealth and power; the citizens of Laketown are left without a home; the woodland elves seek a treasure stolen from them and the Orc's led by Azog the defiler (Manu Bennett) want to claim Erebor to give them an upper hand in the coming age of the Orc.
The majority of the film is action sequences, beginning with Smaug's destruction of Laketown and culminating in the titular battle of the five armies. As such the pacing for the film is much faster than that of any of the previous Middle Earth films, allowing much less room for downtime and filler. The shorter runtime also lends in it's favour as the Hobbit films thusfar have been rather bloated with relatively pointless and at times boring sequences with little relevance to the actual plot.
My biggest problem with the two previous Hobbit films is the overuse of some shoddy CGI effects, BoFA does improve it's CG quality somewhat but ultimately pays the price again by literally swamping the film in CGI, particularly the opening sequence and the entire five armies battle. The CGI is so excessive in the film that it even produces frame rate stutter, something relatively unseen in the film industry but something extremely common in the video games industry. This could be due to the use of 48FPS over industry standard 28, but whatever the reason it does lower the quality of the film.
That being said this is the best Hobbit film in the trilogy, what it lacks in particular defining moments (such as AUJ's Gollum scene & Dos' Smaug scenes) it makes up for in scale, pacing and a very satisfying and brutal battle sequence that lasts most of the films second half; the biggest in Peter Jackson's Middle Earth films to date.
A fitting farewell to Middle Earth, Bilbo, Gandalf and the rest of the characters we have come to know and love over the past 13 years and despite it's faults an extremely enjoyable film.… Expand

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mrmonsterFeb 8, 2015

I did not have high hopes for this movie, but this was fantastic. After the Desolation of Smoag, i was cautious about seeing this movie at all, but this was the best in the trilogy. It had good action, good characters, and an excellent story.I did not have high hopes for this movie, but this was fantastic. After the Desolation of Smoag, i was cautious about seeing this movie at all, but this was the best in the trilogy. It had good action, good characters, and an excellent story. Still not as good as the original Lord of the Rings, but still worth watching.… Expand

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nms1215Dec 18, 2014

This movie is probably the best of each. While the complaints are still there--over the top CGI, laughable stunts, and too much freedom with the source content. They are all still there, but to a lesser degree--the CGI has definitelyThis movie is probably the best of each. While the complaints are still there--over the top CGI, laughable stunts, and too much freedom with the source content. They are all still there, but to a lesser degree--the CGI has definitely improved, the stunts are still laughable but much much shorter, and they spent less time trying to make this about The White Council (they have just one real scene together).

My complaints are simple: the love triangle was awful and never worked, despite Tauriel being a decent character; there are times where the movie (intentionally) makes you laugh only to instantly cut to the slaughter civilians (it was very awkward); they also were very heavy-handed with the corruption of greed (we got it, a million times over); not enough Dwarf character development (something they have continually failed at).

It was still a good, fun movie. It did a good job of emphasizing events that did lead to the LOTR series--especially with showing how the ring is slowly and subtly corrupting Bilbo--without taking away from the there and now. However, this is a battle movie. There is action, combat, explosions and destruction. Peter Jackson, IMO unfortunately, focused on these instead of the great characters he had to work with. To this day, none of the fans of the films (that have not read the books) know the names of the dwarves besides Thorin and Kili (and by extension, Fili).… Expand

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Gamed2longDec 21, 2014

Is this as good as the Lord of the Rings? No. But its as close as the Hobbit films could possibly come. Unlike the first 2 films which had whole subplots that were filler and bad filler at that, this is at least one whole movie. And while notIs this as good as the Lord of the Rings? No. But its as close as the Hobbit films could possibly come. Unlike the first 2 films which had whole subplots that were filler and bad filler at that, this is at least one whole movie. And while not perfect, it does do middle earth some justice.
The good. The acting by character leads. There is a scene where Legolas is fighting some orcish spawn, and you just know minus the CG its probably all green tennis balls. But he makes it feel convincing.
The scenery is beautiful. The mine. The town they move into. The world feels real and material.
There are some things I'd like to complain about. It seems like there is one scene in each film of the hobbit trilogy which is required to defy all belief. Such as the "dwarf barrel roll" of the last film. This film has that too. Not to spoil anything, but there is a tower and a falling staircase reminiscent of early Nintendo games. Also the film is a bit excessive (to the point of ridiculous) on the animals. I'm thinking the war "hog," the bats, and of course the bunny sled makes a return.
All in all. You know exactly what you are getting into watching this movie. And its a good bridge between the Hobbit films and LOTR… Expand

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BshopDec 20, 2014

Great finish to an epic trilogy. Great movie for LotR fans, and any fantasy adventure fans.
The overall movie wrapped it up nicely, making the bridge possible to the first LotR movie. While watching, was really saddened by the characterGreat finish to an epic trilogy. Great movie for LotR fans, and any fantasy adventure fans.
The overall movie wrapped it up nicely, making the bridge possible to the first LotR movie. While watching, was really saddened by the character losses, and equally felt the proud moments when everyone realized the true nature of their predicament. Never thought I could feel that for imaginary characters.
In summary, see if you like LotR, the previous Hobbit movies, or any adventure films.… Expand

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Compi24Jan 3, 2015

A proper sendoff to one of cinema's greatest worlds, "The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies" is rousing, well-paced, emotionally resonant, and chock-full of some truly fantastic sprawling set pieces.

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GustavoTalainiDec 17, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) encerra sua inesperada aventura com os 13 anões e o mago Gandalf (Ian Mckellen) em uma épica, matadora e hollywoodiana batalha dos cinco exércitos; a escolha de fazer este o filme mais curto da terra média foi a mais sensata possível, o final da trilogia torna-se imparável, tenso e certamente fará aos fãs um grande e bem vindo adeus.

O Hobbit: A Batalha Dos Cinco Exércitos começa exatamente de onde a desolação de Smaug terminou com o dragão em fúria trazendo o caos a cidade do lago, a cena é rápida e fantástica, Smaug mostra sua vingança e é completamente arrebatador.

O elenco novamente mostra fortes atuações, mas desta vez com destaque a Richard Armitage no papel de Thorin que se mostra corrompido pela doença do Dragão e torna-se insano, o clima de batalha começa logo após a queda de Smaug, com Brad (Luke Evans) se tornando o líder dos desabrigados da destruída cidade do lago em busca do seu prometido ouro para reconstrução da cidade, Thranduil (Lee Pace) o rei élfico em busca das suas pedras brancas e os orcs liderados por Azog que querem tomar Erebor a cidade dos anões, mas antes de tudo isso acontecer temos o mago Gandalf preso em Dol Guldor não que isso seja ruim, pelo contrario a cena é formidável e também não podemos esquecer-nos da Elfa Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly) e o Legolas (Orlando Bloom) uma das adições de Peter Jackson que na maioria das vezes são eficientes, mas em certos casos desnecessários.

Temos 45 minutos de pura batalha, não ela nunca fica chata pelo contrário, Peter Jackson certamente sabe fazer batalhas ela simplesmente só vai ganhando intensidade e emoção, inúmeros clímax aparecem um tentando vencer o outro por mais que seja exagerado funciona e é espetacular.

Tecnicamente o filme é incrível e praticamente impecável, a edição, os sons, as mixagens, a trilha sonora, a produção e os efeitos especiais são fortes candidatos para o Oscars e torna este épico filme com grandes cenas de luta, momentos e personagens um eficiente final para a Terra média.… Expand

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TheApplegnomeMay 9, 2015

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The defining chapter of The Hobbit is here, and it’s just spectacular as it is emotional. But after a few times watching it, it did get lame.
I entered the cinema with both low and high expectations because this last filmUpdated Review:
The defining chapter of The Hobbit is here, and it’s just spectacular as it is emotional. But after a few times watching it, it did get lame.

I entered the cinema with both low and high expectations because this last film of Middle-Earth must be good if it’s going to connect with The Lord of the Rings. I really liked The Desolation of Smaug, but the thing that frightened me most was that this last movie of the franchise might have a bad connection with TLotR, but I have never been so wrong. It really feels like a prequel to The Fellowship of the Ring. But at the same time it could have had a more emotional ending and a better conclusion of the trilogy. The movie starts where The Desolation of Smaug ended, with high amount of action and you really feel like you’re in the movie, especially with High Frame Rate. It’s so smooth. I really like the opening scene, and seeing it in both 3D and HFR is superb, so much more 3D-effects and less dark scenes than in The Desolation of Smaug. There are lots of great action sequences and much of them are indeed epic and unique. I can tell you this: The Battle of The Five Armies is not a boring movie, you are constantly in the movie and there’s always something going on. It even got much more humor than any film of the franchise, so hilarious.

The characters are stunning, and I really feel much more attached to them than in the previous film. The romance between Tauriel and Kili is much greater and less boring as in The Desolation of Smaug. I even got emotional because the romance is so good. There’s one character that die relatively early in the film, which in my opinion is a bit too rash and hasty. The CGI is much more clear than in the previous film, but there’s still some noticeable bad CGI. The biggest flaw in the film isn’t really a flaw. It’s just that classic “I want to see more-feeling”, because the ending don’t have all I want to see. I want to see more, and what happened after the events and so on. Another “flaw” is that there’s so much action in the last act, and I really love it. But there’s so much going on at the same time, so some of the characters don’t get as much focus as I want to see.

Still, I really like this last installment of The Hobbit. It's a fine conclusion and even though there are some minor flaws and that I want to see more; am I totally satisfied. Peter Jackson truly is a great director and I cannot wait for the extended version to come out. I hope there will be much material that I didn't see on the premiere. I was totally satisfied the first time I saw it, but over time isn't it as great as what I first thought. The lack of depth and uniqueness lowers my rating from 8.8 to 8.

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BertoflyingfoxDec 21, 2014

I would say it's the weakest movie of all six films, but even then it's still good. The battles were spectacular, the dwarven army and it's leader Dain were great fun to watch on screen. Even though some of the sub-plotting wasnt to myI would say it's the weakest movie of all six films, but even then it's still good. The battles were spectacular, the dwarven army and it's leader Dain were great fun to watch on screen. Even though some of the sub-plotting wasnt to my liking, there were constant scenes sprinkled in-between that brought a smile to my face.

Beorn's scene and the overall final battle will be in my memory for a long while. Definitely watching it again.… Expand

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SimpleReviewzDec 22, 2014

Here we are. The end of the Hobbit trilogy, including the entire Middle-Earth saga. Sure, there's probably going to be a reboot or something like that in the future for this franchise, but I doubt it will reach the same highs that PeterHere we are. The end of the Hobbit trilogy, including the entire Middle-Earth saga. Sure, there's probably going to be a reboot or something like that in the future for this franchise, but I doubt it will reach the same highs that Peter Jackson's movies have reached. The Hobbit movies of course don't have the same legendary reputation of the Lord of the Rings films, but they've been a fun ride. Does The Battle of the Five Armies go out with a bang? YES. You have to expect this movie is going to have A LOT of action from the title, and it indeed does. These five armies are all battling each other out for the treasure in the Lonely Mountain. It feels very much like The Return of the King with the legendary battle sequences here, and Peter Jackson once again proves that he is so, so good at directing action. Yes, CG (or CGI) is used here more than any other Middle-Earth film, but for the most part, I appreciated it. Needless to say, I had a blast with the action here and the set pieces. Martin Freeman and Richard Armitage were great and had very good character moments and chemistry. I do wish Ian McKellen had more to do here, though (not a flaw). Legolas has always been one of my favorite characters (if not my one favorite) in the Middle-Earth saga and he's just as awesome here. However, the drama here falls flat at times. Plus, some of the characters' deaths don't have as much punch as they should. I saw it in IMAX, and the movie is one of the greatest IMAX experiences of the year, if not the best. I highly, HIGHLY recommend seeing this movie in that format. The Hobbit The Battle of Five Armies is a fitting end to the Hobbit trilogy and Middle-Earth movies as a whole. Now, as a special feature, I will rank all the Middle-Earth films based on my own opinion. #6 Desolation of Smaug (this movie is around a 6 or 7 for me), #5 An Unexpected Journey (8), #4 The Battle of the Five Armies (8), #3 The Fellowship of the Ring (9), #2 The Return of the King (9.4), #1 The Two Towers (9.7) . It is worth mentioning that I'm kinda on the fence about what to rate THIS movie, but for now, it'll be an 8, but it may be changed to a 7. This movie is the best of the Hobbit trilogy.… Expand

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jacob4Jun 8, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A some what disappointing conclusion to The Hobbit trilogy filled with inaccuracies such as: characters dying the wrong way compared to how they died in the book, more than five armies battling each other, Tauriel and Legolas are still not part of the story, you only got to see Beorn fight as a bear for like five seconds and not kill Bolg like he did in the book, the Earth Eater worms that weren't even in the book, and the Eagle showing up to the rescue even though they didn't show up to the battle in the book. But still the movie had awesome battle scenes, spectacular effects, interesting characters, and heart tugging moments. Even though this movie wasn't like The Return of the King, it still would be nice to finish The Hobbit trilogy and see how it all ends. You know, this might just be the last Middle Earth movie you'll ever see. Unless they reboot the franchise, or make Shadow of Mordor or The Silmarillion into movies/… Expand

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CPD98Dec 23, 2014

Aunque en los primeros 40 minutos hay palabrería que me sobra, el resto ofrece un buen espectáculo para cerrar de una vez las sagas de Tolkien. La saga de los anillos podría haber ido un poco mas al grano como a hecho el Hobbit, personalmenteAunque en los primeros 40 minutos hay palabrería que me sobra, el resto ofrece un buen espectáculo para cerrar de una vez las sagas de Tolkien. La saga de los anillos podría haber ido un poco mas al grano como a hecho el Hobbit, personalmente no me habría importado.… Expand

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ToFewViewsDec 18, 2014

This is visually beautiful movie, with action coming out the ears. It's the complete opposite of the first hobbit movie with the first being called "Slow" this one is anything but that. The story feels like it slightly takes a backseat inThis is visually beautiful movie, with action coming out the ears. It's the complete opposite of the first hobbit movie with the first being called "Slow" this one is anything but that. The story feels like it slightly takes a backseat in this film, with the huge amount of focus on action you feel the story progress but no where near as much as the others. But any fan of middle earth will love this movie, I feel it's a great conclusion to the series that leaves you excited to even go back and watch LOTR.
And of course this is a movie you must see in the theaters Peter Jackson's use of 48FPS is visually amazing and changes the whole experience.… Expand

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TheFilmFanaticDec 17, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First and foremost I would like to point out that I'm incredibly biased towards Jackson's Tolkien films given my love of Lord of the Rings and despite the shortcomings of the first two Hobbit films, I still believed that Peter Jackson could strike gold yet again. When this film was changed from There and Back Again to The Battle of the Five Armies, I became hesitant about the finale of the trilogy, but thankfully I was wrong.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (BotFA) is a visually-stunning, action-packed and tear-jerking finale to the action adventure trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. Peter Jackson brings us a Lord of the Rings-esque final film, unlike the previous two Hobbit films, with style, grace and aesthetics potentially better than those of the original release of Return of the King. Although the premise diverted from the book's content by adding other characters and changing the focus of the narrative, the overall story in the end was better suited for a big screen adaptation that acted as not only the finale of the Hobbit trilogy, but the end of the Jackson era of Tolkien films.

Unfortunately I was still disappointed with the CGI-laden fight scenes, particularly the use of CGI orcs, goblins and other humanoid creatures rather than full-scale, large cast fight scenes like Lord of the Rings. However, outside of that criticism there is not much else negative to say about this film. Even with the CGI-induced Middle Earth, we are given one of the more realistic representations of a dragon in any film. Smaug is unbelievable, and that creation alone is Oscar worthy. The cast is phenomenal, I mean talk about star-studded. I found that some characters were a bit one-dimensional as an attempt to help keep Bilbo and company as the focus of the film, but Thranduil stole every scene he was in. I would love to see Peter Jackson do a standalone film surrounding the painful backstory of the king of Mirkwood.

In the end The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is more than the finale of the Hobbit trilogy, but the end of Peter Jackson's era of Tolkien films bringing a sense of nostalgia to fans of any age sad to see their favourite characters and the visually stunning Middle Earth for the last time.… Expand

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JohnMasterLJan 4, 2015

Un final épico, cargado de acción, divertida y entretenida en todo momento, 140 minutos que los fans y no tan fans disfrutaran, El Hobbit se auto nombra como otro clásico fantástico, Bien Hecho Peter Jackson, ojala dentro de los próximos añosUn final épico, cargado de acción, divertida y entretenida en todo momento, 140 minutos que los fans y no tan fans disfrutaran, El Hobbit se auto nombra como otro clásico fantástico, Bien Hecho Peter Jackson, ojala dentro de los próximos años se animen a hacer el silmarillion y los hijos de hurin.… Expand

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Movi3R3vi3werMar 10, 2015

Although it doesn't quite meet the heights of the epic conclusion it was going for, The Hobbit is an entertaining and often thrilling final chapter for the Hobbit trilogy. But after 90 minutes of non-stop fighting, it does get repetitive,Although it doesn't quite meet the heights of the epic conclusion it was going for, The Hobbit is an entertaining and often thrilling final chapter for the Hobbit trilogy. But after 90 minutes of non-stop fighting, it does get repetitive, much of the CG didn't look finished and doesn't really feel like a movie but a conclusion to the previous one.… Expand

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petrocsDec 17, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Peter Jackson faced some staunch criticism from fans when he announced he was splitting his announced Hobbit adaptation into a trilogy. Many cited the sheer size of the book as a cause for concern but the underlying belief was that the move looked more like a cash grab for the studio who were facing their final trip to Middle Earth. The Battle Of The Five Armies posed the biggest challenge for Jackson simply because of the subject of the film was presented to readers as a footnote that takes places place after the story (The story was published in the back of The Return of the King), but Jackson has put all the speculation to rest and released his best film in the Hobbit trilogy.
Picking up right where The Desolation of Smaug left off, we find the dragon Smaug (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) arriving at Laketown to exact his wrath on the people of this small fishing village after losing Erebor the the dwarves. Bard (Luke Evans), witnessing the destruction of his home, decides to take matters into his own hands and take on the mighty beast with a lowly bow and arrow, a move which would lead him to come face to face with the villainous monster. Accepting that his effort as a failure, one last chance is awarded the bowman after his son arrives with an ancient ironclad arrow just strong enough to pierce the tough hide of the beast.
Thorin (Richard Armitage) has begun to feel an abundant amount of lust for gold, which is referred to as dragon sickness. The once proud, would be king has begun hell bent on finding the Arkhenstone and demands the dwarves to search until they find it. Thorin begins to lose the loyalty of his kin as they fear his sickness has clouded his judgement. Bilbo (Martin Freeman) finds the stone but fears it effects on his friend and decides to hide it. Meanwhile, the men and woman of Laketown are facing a harsh winter and no place to live. Bard and his villagers journey up the Lonely Mountain to Erebor to ask for Thorin to honor his promise and provide the people of Laketown their fair share of the gold to help rebuild their homes. Thranduil (Lee Pace) and his Elven army arrive at the same time to claim what is rightfully theirs from the mountain as well, a alliance is formed between the Elves and man to storm the gates of Erebor and take their share.
Bilbo decides to find a peaceful resolution to this conflict and offers the Arkhenstone to the invaders to bargain for their share in exchange for Thorin's prize, a bargain he quickly refuses and the arrival of reinforcements from the Iron Mountains arrive to help Thorin fortify his compound and his treasure. War is inevitable and the armies prepare for battle, but the arrival of Gandolf the Grey (Ian McKellen) brings word that their is a more pressing danger coming for the combatants. Azog (Manu Bennett) and his Orc army have arrived and are determined to wipe the three armies off the face of Middle Earth. As Bilbo tries to convince Thorin and the dwarves to join the fight and drive back the insurgents, Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly) arrive to warn Gandolf of even more danger lurking to the North. The need for a unified front and a leader who can turn the tide of the battle is demanded. Thorin must face his demons head on and become, once again, the true king under the mountain. But will it be enough to defeat the coming evil?
Peter Jackson has taken an after thought and turned it into one of most exciting films of the year. The very CGI heavy battle sequences are astounding and the choreography of the hand to hand combat scenes is breathtaking, the film has taken effects to a new level and its awe inspiring to witness. The director keeps the film from slowing down by keeping the story moving along, unlike the previous two films which tended to lag at times. The tie-in scenes to the Lord of the Rings trilogy are nicely done and Jackson completes his Hobbit journey with near perfection.
Richard Armitage continues to portray Thorin to absolute perfection. The actor has etched his legacy into Tolkien lore. Martin Freeman continues to impress with his portrayal of Bilbo Baggins. Freeman's character arc has taken him on the most interesting of all the characters journeys. Ian McKellen is the complete embodiment of Gandolf. The mannerisms, the voice, the delivery of every line is done elegantly. The remaining cast including Luke Evans, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, Lee Pace and Evangeline Lilly to name only a few, were astonishing. The physical work alone deserves an enthusiastic applause but each brings an amazing range to their characters and delivers fantastic performances that would make Tolkien proud.
Overall, The Hobbit will not be looked upon as fondly as the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but the movies are extremely enjoyable and worthy of a viewing. The Battle Of The Five Armies is a truly astounding achievement on its own and a perfect ending to Bilbo's story.… Expand

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Go_LogicDec 23, 2014

A spectacular ending to a brilliant saga. The dragon is destroyed and the battle of the five armies commences.

It differs in textual origin from other pieces in the trilogy and eventually ends up winding down the clock, but with suchA spectacular ending to a brilliant saga. The dragon is destroyed and the battle of the five armies commences.

It differs in textual origin from other pieces in the trilogy and eventually ends up winding down the clock, but with such ferocity that it barely goes unnoticed. But I gave it an 8; It being produced by Peter Jackson, and we all know how much work he has put into this masterpiece.… Expand

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RealPeopleDec 21, 2014

I LOVE the LOTR trilogy. I cried when it ended. I thoroughly enjoyed Unexpected Journey. The Desolation of Smaug turned me off( I rated DOS 6/10.) I was not looking forward to the final installment of the Hobbit. I, of course, was going toI LOVE the LOTR trilogy. I cried when it ended. I thoroughly enjoyed Unexpected Journey. The Desolation of Smaug turned me off( I rated DOS 6/10.) I was not looking forward to the final installment of the Hobbit. I, of course, was going to see the movie no matter what. This was a blessing. The reverse of expectation. Instead of expecting something special I went in without high demands. If you start to compare this movie to the beloved book your experience is doomed. If you want a three hour roller-coaster ride thinly based on the book your in for a treat. I saw the movie on Imax. Of all three movies you would expect this movie to be the best for Imax, it was not. A good sound system, a comfy seat, go for that, not 3D. I am a fan of the higher frame rate. The fact that it makes the scenes with practical effects look like a BBC documentary do not bother me. The fact that we get added scenes of high fantasy(elf on dwarf love) while leaving out touching fantasy like talking birds and wargs from the book do not bother me. This is not the Hobbit, this is the battle of the Five Armies from the director of King Kong 4.0. I had a blast, well worth the price of admission, the series will be missed. I also feel that practical effects will make a huge comeback due in part to this movie and others, and that is not a bad thing either. I shall look back on these Hobbit films fondly, for what the are, for what they lack. I did not get the sense of awe as I did with the LOTR films. I had no vested interest in Bilbo or the Dwarves this time around, and maybe that's for the best. I will re-read the book. I will watch Fellowship on blue-ray. The trilogy ended with a big smile on my face, no tears, but no regrets. A solid 8/10 for movie experience.… Expand

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KoshkDec 23, 2014

Best Movie of the year!!!!
This is an epic ending to the Hobbit saga. It stays true to the book and makes you want to watch the whole Lord of The Rings Trilogy all over again. The effects were really great and made me want to go to MiddleBest Movie of the year!!!!
This is an epic ending to the Hobbit saga. It stays true to the book and makes you want to watch the whole Lord of The Rings Trilogy all over again. The effects were really great and made me want to go to Middle Earth myself. All the Hobbit movies were great. From Bilbo finding the One Ring to Smaug getting shot by Bard and flying dead into Lake Town. The amazing story of the Hobbit has been brought to life by Peter Jackson in an Amazing way.… Expand

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AndImJavertDec 27, 2014

Well, we're sadly at the end of another journey into our beloved Middle Earth. While the Hobbit trilogy is obviously not as grand or great as the Lord of the Rings films were, I think they get far more hate than they deserve. I loved AnWell, we're sadly at the end of another journey into our beloved Middle Earth. While the Hobbit trilogy is obviously not as grand or great as the Lord of the Rings films were, I think they get far more hate than they deserve. I loved An Unexpected Journey, had quite a few problems with Desolation of Smaug, and went into Battle of the Five Armies with both absurd amounts of hype and doubt. Let me start of by saying that Battle of the Five Armies is definitely worth your time and money and you should go see it as soon as possible.

After the disappointment of Desolation, I went into BOTFA expecting it to be one long visually exhausting CGI filled action scene with characters that didn't have enough development or emphasis. I was partly correct. If you like action scenes then this is the movie for you. Once the battle gets started, it stops for nothing. My problem with all of this however, is that it was hard to get invested in the majority of the battles. I was seeing all of this carnage and action, but it all felt boring. A lot of the action was between people we don't know or care about. Obviously we're routing for the Elves/Dwarves/Men but when they're just a bunch of iffy looking CGI characters that we haven't met, it's hard to invest yourself in the battles. I'll take Aragorn struggling to take down Lurtz any day of the week over the vastest green screen battle that could be created on a computer. Sometimes, less is a hell of a lot more.

That being said, the action scenes with characters that we've met and care for, are simply amazing. Most of us have read the book, but even still it's difficult to not feel tension when Bard hops across rooftops to avoid Smaug's fiery breath. It's hard to not hope against all odds that a certain three Dwarves won't meet their deaths in battle. It's just my personal preference, but I prefer action that is rooted in characters. I'm not a huge fan of action for the sake of action. That's the great thing about BOTFA though, it has plenty of both and it is sure to please people on both sides of the spectrum.

Strangely enough, the strongest aspects of BOTFA are the moments that I thought would be done the worst. The characters. The main reason I loved An Unexpected Journey was because of all the little moments with the characters. When the characters, especially Bilbo, took a backseat to let the CGI action take over in Desolation of Smaug, I was concerned about how BOTFA would turn out. To put it bluntly, I could not have been more wrong. The performances in Battle of the Five Armies are the strongest in the entire trilogy. Martin Freeman is wonderful as Bilbo as per usual, I only wish we got to see more of him. Richard Armitage, the actor who plays Thorin Oakenshield, deserves an Oscar nomination for his performance in this. To restate it, BOTFA appeals to not only the action lovers but the character lovers as well.

At this point we should all realize what the Hobbit movies really are. They're well intentioned Middle Earth adventure movies that really only want to make us smile. They're not malicious, lazy cash grabs like the Star Wars prequels, which for some reason people love to compare the Hobbit movies to. The Hobbit trilogy wasn't made for the sole purpose of making money, they were made to tell a story, even if the story got a bit too bloated and heavy for it's own good. They were made so that we could all revisit the beautiful land of Middle Earth one last time. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Although it's not perfect, Battle of the Five Armies is a well crafted, emotionally wrenching, action filled ending to a slightly flawed but still excellent trilogy.

Pros:
- Excellent performances
- Emotionally involving
- Sense of payoff
- Fan service (Hey it's not a bad thing, okay.)
- Tied in well to Lord of the Rings

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- Visually exhausting and cluttered battles
- Some moments of very noticeable/bad CGI
- Lack of Martin Freeman… Expand

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WheelzFourReelzDec 29, 2014

There are some definite pacing issues, but The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies still has some great fun and some surprisingly emotional moments within the film. It's a great ending to a fantastic saga.

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jaizon727Dec 23, 2015

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is a 2014 fantasy action film, it is the third film in the Hobbit trilogy, the prequel trilogy to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Having reclaimed Erebor and vast treasure from the dragon Smaug, ThorinThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is a 2014 fantasy action film, it is the third film in the Hobbit trilogy, the prequel trilogy to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Having reclaimed Erebor and vast treasure from the dragon Smaug, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) sacrifices friendship and honor in seeking the Arkenstone, despite Smaug's fiery wrath and desperate attempts by the Hobbit Bilbo (Martin Freeman) to make him see reason. Meanwhile, Sauron sends legions of Orcs in a sneak attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As the fate of Middle Earth hangs in the balance, the races of Men, Elves and Dwarves must decide whether to unite and prevail -- or all die. (Google). It is directed by Peter Jackson and stars Ian Mckellan as Gandalf the Grey, he is great and super committed to portraying his role, Martin Freeman is excellent as the title charcter, Bilbo Baggins, who brings light and charm to the current dark situation going on in middle-earth, Richard Armitage is great as Throian Oakelsheild, he is the Annakin Skywalker (kind-of) of the film. Hugo Weaving, Christopher Lee, Luke Evans, Evangeline Lilly, Orlando Bloom and Cate Blanchett also star in the film as lead charcters, and i think the casting choices were ALL so good.

The visual effects are magnificent, some of the best i've seen in all of 2014, the CGI looks great and the film has a great color tone. The film is action packed, it has the most action in all of the Hobbit trilogy, and i enjoyed how the film set itself up to lead into The Fellowship of the Ring... Kind of how Revenge of the Sith led into A New Hope. The film is also fun, the battle sequences are amazing and well choreographed, and the film has very outstanding cinematography work.

The pacing was not an issue like it was in the first two films, but the film did begin to get boring during the battle scenes that went on and on, by the 1hr. 45m. mark in the film, it began to drag and get super dull, the film began to build on itself to a certain point when it finally started to wind down, it could not do it. Peter Jackson's direction is amazing in the film, he makes it work, just like he does with all his films, he is such a visionary director.

I liked the characters and they were all developed well, the film introduced some things that got Lord of the Rings fan exited, things that tie into the Lord of the Ring trilogy. The film also has some emotion to it, when Kili the Dwarf dies, I felt the emotion that Turiel felt, and I liked that about the film, it makes you feel good.

The film has great writing, and amazing dialogue, some of the best dialogue of all time in a film, the Howard Shore score was excellent as always, it started to feel like the Lord of the Rings and it felt amazing, Howard Shore is my second favorite film score composer, behind John Williams.

In conclusion, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies may fall dull at points, and may also get to a high plot point and then fall on what it was trying to bring, but it's still an epic, fun adventure with very good acting, fascinating visual effects and great writing.… Expand

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horizonbtsMar 30, 2015

A great and fitting ending to a wonderful trilogy! Sometimes it is hard to follow the story lines and also the accents are hard to understand at times, but nonetheless this is a great adventure. I have seen all three of the movies in theA great and fitting ending to a wonderful trilogy! Sometimes it is hard to follow the story lines and also the accents are hard to understand at times, but nonetheless this is a great adventure. I have seen all three of the movies in the trilogy and the special effects are over the top. I also saw the trilogy of "The Lord of the Rings" and can see both trilogies being for all ages and generations of many years to come. Both series have some legends and great actors of the ages. Well done Director Peter Jackson!! Whats next?… Expand

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GntexFeb 16, 2015

This is a great movie no doubt, but even as a fan of the Lord of the Rings, and the first two "The Hobbit" movies, I must admit that this amazing film should have been part of the second movie.

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MattBrady99Mar 10, 2015

Time to say goodbye to middle earth for the last time.

The story is about Dwarven party led by Thorin Oakenshield finally reclaims their kingdom of Erebor, the vast treasure draws out now only the wrath of Smaug but also the army of menTime to say goodbye to middle earth for the last time.

The story is about Dwarven party led by Thorin Oakenshield finally reclaims their kingdom of Erebor, the vast treasure draws out now only the wrath of Smaug but also the army of men and elves, who want the fortune for their own.

Let me give you a quick feed back of the other two films then to this one. A unexpected Journey I thought was pretty amazing... when I first sawed it, after a couple of watchers later it's not as amazing as the first time, but I still enjoyed it even with the problems showing. Desolation of smaug in my opinion was way better and way more fun and better film paste then Unexpected Journey, and Smaug as the villain was icing on the cake. Now we got Battle of the Five Armies and I can conform that the movie is actually pretty good and it's a solid finale to The Hobbit series.

Peter Jackson directs this movie in a way that middle earth feels like a real pace that we can go to anytime we want and I got to give him that. Jackson clearly adores middle earth as he really doesn't want it to end and I can see why, it probably makes him feel at home directing these movies and sometimes leaving you home behind sucks.

The visual effect's at times looked really good and once again this movie had that shiny mix with grey color with the character's Armour and the background of beautiful New Zealand. But I like the Lord of the Rings effect's a little better, why you may ask. because the effect's in that movie still holds up today but that's just me... maybe.

The all the cast members did a outstanding job, Ian Mckellen will always be Gandalf because his the best, Martian Freeman did a fantastic job playing Bilbo Baggins and to be honest I like Bilbo Baggins more then frodo in my opinion.

My biggest problems with the film is some of the visual effect's in the movie looks very noticeable and I had the same problem with the other two films. The love story between Kili (The Dwarf) and Tauriel (The Elf), I didn't find their romance plot to really needed for the film and when something bad happens to the two of them I just sitting thinking "Well stuff happens".

Overall The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies is a solid final to the Hobbit series with some problems there and then. Good action scenes, good performances and a brutal fight scenes.… Expand

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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015

In 2005, genre fans were able to celebrate the day when the entire six-film Star Wars saga was available for public consumption. Nine and one-half years later, the same can be said of Peter Jackson's Middle Earth epic. As George LucasIn 2005, genre fans were able to celebrate the day when the entire six-film Star Wars saga was available for public consumption. Nine and one-half years later, the same can be said of Peter Jackson's Middle Earth epic. As George Lucas learned, the making of a prequel trilogy can be a troublesome thing; Peter Jackson has now been taught the same lesson. Not without reason, die-hards turned on him when The Hobbit became not a faithful rendition of its source novel but a long-winded attempt to wed book with appendices and tie them into the hugely successful Lord of the Rings movies. But, if An Unexpected Journey disappointed with its long-windedness and The Desolation of Smaug was weighed down by bad CGI and extraneous filler, at least The Battle of the Five Armies can be said to engage and invigorate. The best film of The Hobbit's three, this final installment is closer in quality to The Lord of the Rings than to its immediate predecessors.

The Battle of the Five Armies isn't quite as impressive as the two huge engagements of The Lord of the Rings trilogy (Helm's Deep in The Two Towers and Gondor in The Return of the King), but it's still pretty amazing. Choreographing complex campaigns is among Peter Jackson's notable strengths as a director; it elevates the third chapter of The Hobbit trilogy even though the strategy and tactics aren't fleshed out with the details of The Lord of the Rings battles. There are some tremendous, heroic moments that allow various characters, including Thorin, Legolas, Bard, and Bilbo, opportunities to shine.

Despite The Battle of the Five Armies' devotion to action, there is a surprising focus on character development. Thorin has the strongest arc but there are opportunities for fleshing out Bard, Killi (whose quasi-romance with Evangeline Lilly's she-elf Tauriel becomes a defining characteristic), and (of course) Bilbo. Tangentially related scenes link The Hobbit to The Lord of the Rings by showing how Sauron used the struggles of this film to mask his return. To that end, the goblins of Tolkien's original novel have been replaced by orcs.

With a running time of less than 2 1/2 hours, The Battle of the Five Armies is the shortest of The Hobbit movies. The word "bloat," often used in association with An Unexpected Journey and The Desolation of Smaug, isn't appropriate here. This is a briskly paced motion picture containing little in the way of fat. (The exception is the fatuous backstabbing character of Alfrid, who appears to have wandered into this film by way of a Monty Python sketch.) In fact, it could be argued that too much was left on the cutting room floor - the back-end of the battle and the final resolution seem rushed and there are plot holes that will likely be plugged when Jackson re-inserts 30 minutes of material into the home video "extended edition."

he Battle of the Five Armies is the most CGI intensive of the three films, beginning with Smaug's immolation of Lake Town and continuing into the battle, which comprises roughly 50% of the running length. There are times, especially during wide angle clashes between opponents, when the involvement of computers is evident, but it's less intrusive here than during the escape from the Goblin Kingdom (in An Unexpected Journey) or the barrel ride (in The Desolation of Smaug). Once again, the 3D is unnecessary but at least not badly done.

I'm not going to argue that the decision to split a two-part story into three segments was a creatively sound choice; it wasn't. An Unexpected Journey and especially The Desolation of Smaug suffered for it and the series' reputation took a worldwide blow. Fortunately, whatever narrative fissures afflicted the first two episodes have not carried over to The Battle of the Five Armies. This is a worthy follow-up to The Lord of the Rings, something fans have been awaiting for more than a decade.… Expand

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Th3GreenHorne7Oct 28, 2015

This movie was great, but, it reached for the stars and missed by only an inch. The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies was very great to watch due to it's visually striking CGI which is no surprise to me, which also adds up to theThis movie was great, but, it reached for the stars and missed by only an inch. The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies was very great to watch due to it's visually striking CGI which is no surprise to me, which also adds up to the extraordinary performances of the entire cast. This movie really got me going on it's climatic battle at the end which had me at the edge of my seat, but then I was very disappointed with the length of the film, unlike the other middle-earth movie that were almost 3 hours long, but this was only a mere 2 hours and 24 minute film which made the film feel a little rushed. In the future, if there is a future for the franchise, I hope the next films are just as great as the whole saga.… Expand

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DanilSirotkinJul 31, 2015

В 2014 вышел тизер Хоббита: Битвы Пяти Воинств (The Hobbit : The Battle of the Five Armies), который мне особо не понравился. 6 ноября же вышел трейлер, который мне очень понравился. Он был хорошо сделанным и тревожным. Весной 2015 яВ 2014 вышел тизер Хоббита: Битвы Пяти Воинств (The Hobbit : The Battle of the Five Armies), который мне особо не понравился. 6 ноября же вышел трейлер, который мне очень понравился. Он был хорошо сделанным и тревожным. Весной 2015 я посмотрел сам фильм, находясь в состоянии жуткой депрессии. Скажу сразу, "Битва" понравилась мне больше "Пустоши", но значительно меньше, чем "Путешествие". Кстати, этот фильм окончательно поменял концепцию прошлых фильмов. Например: 1) в заставке "Hobbit" играет не тема Шира, как обычно, а тема Смауга. 2) в фильме нет пролога, он начинается сразу с того, на чём закончился прошлый фильм. 3) фильм самый короткий из всей саги. 4) в фильме мало музыки. СЮЖЕТ: Смауг сжигает город, Бард его эффектно убивает, дракон эффектно подыхает. Люди сооружают лагерь на берегу. Торин окончательно сходит с ума. Гномы сооружают стену из камней. Гэндальф сбегает с Дол Гулдура после того, как Совет Мудрых изгоняет некроманта. К горе подходит армия лесных эльфов во главе с Трандуилом на своём лосе. Трандуил объявляет о желании забрать сокровища, которые ему принадлежат. Торин посылает его. Подъезжает Бард, который пытается уговорить Торина. Торин посылает его. Бард предлагает Торину выбор - "Мир или война". Понятно, что выбрал Торин. Трандуил не намерен терпеть это, и собирается "выкурить" гномов с горы. Тут подходит армия гномов с железных гор во главе с братом Торина, - Даином Железностопом, который оказывается очень колоритным персонажем, и который колоритно осаждает Трандуила. Трандуил не вытерпивает. Ещё бы немного, и началась бы битва между эльфами, гномами и людьми. Но ситуацию "спасает" Азог, так вовремя подоспевший с огромной армией нечисти. Начинается великая Битва Пяти Воинств, в которой Торин не участвует, а отсиживается в горе и чахнет над золотом. Но в какой то момент у него начинаются глюки (красиво снятые). Он очищается от драконьей болезни и выходит в последний бой, вместе с другими гномами. Далее следует очень эффектная битва между Торином и Азогом, в которой обои побеждают, прокалывая друг друга. Фили и Кили тоже умирают. Торин прощается с Бильбо красивой речью. Бильбо плачет над телом Торина. Позже Бильбо возвращается домой, и обнаруживает, что его здесь считают чуть ли не за мёртвого, а дом вместе со всеми вещами распродают на аукционе. Бильбо всё возвращает себе. Зайдя в дом, он смотрит на кольцо. Нас отсылают к началу Братства Кольца. В дверь стучится Гэндальф. КОНЕЦ. Да, вы правильно заметили, этот фильм ближе к книге, чем предыдущий. Духа Толкина уже побольше. Однако, это фильм нельзя считать идеальным, к сожалению, в отличии от первых четырёх фильмов. Минусы: 1) фильм сильно порезан, монтаж очень плохой, из-за этого не сразу понимаешь быстрые события, что происходят на экране. (Режиссёрская версия просто обязана это исправить!). 2) Мало музыки, и, что удивительно для Шора, она не всегда хорошая. К тому же он стал заниматься самоповторением. К сожалению, он в этот раз подвёл даже больше, чем в прошлый (что ещё более странно для музыканта такого уровня, как он, обладающего отличным музыкальным слухом). 3) слишком много компьютерной графики, к тому же недоделанной, что смахивает на хорошую компьютерную игру, но никак не на фильм. (вся армия эльфов нарисована на компьютере, да ещё и с одинаковыми лицами!). 4) маленький хронометраж для фильма про Средиземье, что не в духе Джексона. 5) Пресловутая любовная линия, совершенно здесь неуместная, и с которой трудно смириться. Плюсы: 1) отличная игра актёров, на голову выше, чем в "Пустоши". Особенно понравились: Ричард Армитэдж, который отлично сыграл безумие Торина, Билли Конноли (колоритный Даин ). Бильбо тоже хорош, и уже не так теряется среди других персонажей, как во втором фильме. 2) чувство тревоги на протяжении всего фильма, ощущение накаляющегося конфликта. 3) отдельное спасибо за битву Торина с Азогом. Итак, Джексон ещё дердит марку, фильм, как и "Пустошь", получился хорошим, а в режиссёрской версии, я думаю, будет отличным, не на 8/10, а на 9/10, но не шедевральным, как первые 4. Очень надеюсь на режиссёрскую версию. Вот тогда, прощальный фильм удастся. А пока не прощаемся. Да, в принципе, сага о Средиземье подошла к концу, ибо прав на Сильмариллион у Джексона нет. Но я уверен, Сильм всё таки не за горами. 90/100 - реж. версия, 85/100 - театр. версия. В общем - 8.5/10, 4.5/5, 3.5/4.… Expand

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mohamad91hkAug 13, 2019

One of the best trilogy I have ever seen, in sum it's a masterpiece, composed of a blending action and humor - and even a bit of romance - to create a well-paced tale that ends up being almost as satisfying. "The Hobbit" is visually stunningOne of the best trilogy I have ever seen, in sum it's a masterpiece, composed of a blending action and humor - and even a bit of romance - to create a well-paced tale that ends up being almost as satisfying. "The Hobbit" is visually stunning in all its three-parts, beside the Oscar-worthy performance by Freeman as a Bilbo (Freeman was born to be a hobbit), also I couldn't ignore the great performance of all cast, the amazing music by Howard Shore that reprised from the previous trilogy and the genius director Peter Jackson who gave us this masterpiece trilogy.

The disadvantage of "The Hobbit" is the ending of part 1&2, where the film ends with ellipses rather than a period, we know the story will be continued, but with a little effort and some clever writing, Jackson could make each chapter feel like its own complete story. The result is probably the most dissatisfying element of the film.

"The hobbit" is surely worth to watch, just let your senses enjoy, even If "The Hobbit" doesn't equal the achievement of Jackson's earlier Middle-earth movies.… Expand

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YellowKirbySep 25, 2015

Easily the best of the trilogy... while jam-packed with action (which is quite ridiculous at times), Battle of the Five Armies also has one of the best stories in the series, an Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen shine as Bilbo and Gandalf.Easily the best of the trilogy... while jam-packed with action (which is quite ridiculous at times), Battle of the Five Armies also has one of the best stories in the series, an Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen shine as Bilbo and Gandalf. Benedict Cumberbatch does an epic Smaug, and although the orcs are too easy to kill, this is still a fun and enjoyable movie.… Expand

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DanBurritoSep 15, 2015

In all honesty, I only saw this because I was curious. But I wasn't expecting much. The trailers displayed a cgi-heavy, overlong movie that was basically one big climax. So imagine my surprise when it turned out to be an intriguing film thatIn all honesty, I only saw this because I was curious. But I wasn't expecting much. The trailers displayed a cgi-heavy, overlong movie that was basically one big climax. So imagine my surprise when it turned out to be an intriguing film that is undoubtedly the best of the three. Of course, it was still ridiculous in some parts but the script makes up for that. And I did not think I'd say that about this movie. Trust me, it's better than the trailers tell you, even if you didn't enjoy the first two, this one will surprise you.… Expand

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DominArsenDec 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Le Hobbit : la Bataille des Cinq Armées est pour moi un bon film.
Fun et qui as surement dû demander beaucoup de travail.
Mais Découpage lamentable et dragon expédié en 10 minutes.
Les musiques rappellent celle du Hobbit 1 et 2, mais surtout de seigneur des anneaux la trilogie originale qui reste mieux que celle si.
La 3D n'est pas inutile dans celui-ci, mais comme d'habitude la pub Harribo fait bobo.
Les effets: on a l'impression que c'est un jeu vidéo et c'est super fun, les combats sont dynamique voire un peut trop et c'est la qu'est son principal défaut. Nous ne somme pas tous en HFR il y a des flous de partout quand ça va trop vite et on ne détermine plus que des Halos (p'ti clin d'oeil pour les fans) de lumières et c'est dommage ;) Une partit totalement n'importe quoi c'est quand vous pourrez voir les images subliminales et que vous passerez un lavage de cerveau. Je ne sais pas ce qui a pris a Peter Jackson, mais la il a mis le paquet.
Les personnages alors moi je ne sais pas vous, mais les deux orques j'ai du mal à faire la différence. Certain personnage sont rajouté [spoiler] que pour faire une histoire d'amour qui par définition dans un film Epic ce fini toujours à la fin de la même manière .... [/spoiler] on ne s'attache à peux voire uniquement aux personnages qu'on connaît dans la trilogie originale sauf le hobbit.
Mais le plus grand d'entre eu et LEGOLAS (alias Orlando Bloom j'adore) [spoiler] qui casse la baraque se prend des coups, brise des bâtiments et [/spoiler] ne saigne même pas, un peut comme HULK, mais dans cette série il ne rigole jamais alors il était peux être un sociopathe avant de faire les défis avec Gimbli je ne sais pas.
Il y a plus de clins d'oeil à la série originale et ça fait plaisir ;
Si vous êtes fan foncer sinon ça dépendra des autres films proposés...
Pour finir un bon gros défouloir avec plein d'effet.… Expand

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CoreGamer1408Dec 16, 2018

Read the Hobbit it is unlike the more sophisticated Lord of the Rings trilogy. Well the hobbit is one simplistically written children's book. They did a good job of fleshing out these films and characters from one children's book. Not as epicRead the Hobbit it is unlike the more sophisticated Lord of the Rings trilogy. Well the hobbit is one simplistically written children's book. They did a good job of fleshing out these films and characters from one children's book. Not as epic as LOTR movies, but a darn good try considering the limited and simplistic source material they had to work with.… Expand

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merijnjFeb 21, 2018

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The worst one in the Hobbit trilogy but a good movie nonetheless. Action was a bit mind numbing sometimes and the green screen was painfully obvious sometimes.

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SaythatDec 15, 2018

The timekeeping of the movie is pumped, though quite skillfully. This is the reason I give it 8 instead of 10. Simultaneously I am quite surprized how childish and even humble "The Hobbit" was changed to nearly a saga. I really appreciatedThe timekeeping of the movie is pumped, though quite skillfully. This is the reason I give it 8 instead of 10. Simultaneously I am quite surprized how childish and even humble "The Hobbit" was changed to nearly a saga. I really appreciated the Torin's part of the story, and a wonderful play of all actors.… Expand

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iCampoRamilNov 16, 2021

Me encanta, en todas sus partes, humor, epicidad, y mucho enanismo, claro que sí.

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ErgonimicApr 1, 2022

A really fun and immersive film that starts fast and continues at a fast and good pace. There is no boredom in the film. The only bad thing is that the film is poorly rhythmically

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