The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
(2014)The defining chapter.
Peter Jackson's return to Middle-earth concludes in part three of his adaptation of The Hobbit. With Smaug the dragon terrorising the citizens of Lake-town and dwarf leader Thorin Oakenshield under the thrall of cursed gold, Bilbo Baggins finds himself at the centre of a battle to decide the fate of Middle-earth.... More
Smaug’s airborne assault sends human survivors fleeing to the ruins of Dale, where they encounter Elvish troops amassing to take on Oakenshield and his dwarf comrades. As the forces of evil make their way to the field of battle an epic confrontation beckons, one that will set in motion the events of The Lord of the Rings.Hide
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Directed by Peter Jackson
Starring Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Luke Evans, Evangeline Lilly, Ian McKellen, Lee Pace, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Manu Bennett, Billy Connolly, Hugo Weaving, Christopher Lee, Aidan Turner, James Nesbitt
Written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson (based on the novel 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R Tolkien)
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BY flapper123 superstar
Other than that, I enjoyed the movie. For me I found that keeping the music down to an acceptable level contributed to what was some brilliant dialog between the actors.(talking and body language).
Wonderful Cinematography, beautiful scenery and I guess my favourite part would have to be Laketown. What a... More spectacular opening, burst of energy, fiery displays, could not ask for a better opening than that.
Nothing negative to say about the actors, Everyone of them were brilliant in the characters that they portrayed included "Alfrid" and surprisingly many of the extras.
So many little details that caught my eye, Arkenstone, acorn, white gems, The ring, The quill in the inkpot, just so much to see especially inside Erebor.
I have already seen it about six times. Looking forward to the EE.Hide
BY GrahamP superstar
Once Smaug is destroyed the only thing left is the battle of the five armies,and what a show this is.It is hard to tell who is fighting who and what for but there is enough dramatic moments for the viewer to become totally immersed in it.All that was then left to do was to tie in the trip home to finish the... More saga.Well done.Hide
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BY Sawyer lister
I went to this looking for smash ups and I was not disappointed. That dragon got the beans. Would have liked to see a bit more flesh on display but I guess this is all about hobbits and they aren't gonna get too much in that department.
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A fitting conclusion to Jackson’s prequel trilogy and a triumphant adieu to Middle-earth. Full Review
Even at its most talky, it's compelling stuff, reaping the rewards of characters built-up over two-and-a-bit movies... Full Review
Having set the tone so definitively at the outset, each film delivered exactly what it promised. Full Review
Jackson’s singular talent for massive-scale mayhem hasn’t deserted him, and the hour-long smackdown that crowns the film gives him ample opportunities to indulge it. Full Review
If none of the Hobbit films resonate with "Rings'" mythic grandeur, it’s hard not to marvel at Jackson’s facility with these characters and this world... Full Review
The final stretch possesses a warm, amiable, sometimes rueful mood that proves ingratiating and manages to magnify the good and minimize the bad of the trilogy. Full Review
BY Steve Newall Flicks Writer
Opening with a hiss and a roar, The Battle of the Five Armies wastes no time getting stuck into some serious dragon destruction. This spectacular and chilling sequence could serve as a climax to plenty of other films, but in commencing proceedings there's something immediate and confronting about it here. This drops the audience in at the deep end with no build up, let alone meandering prologue (unless you count the preceding pics).... More
As Smaug lays waste to Lake-town and the central dwarven posse find their leader under the increasing thrall of cursed gold, it's remarkable how inessential much of what's come before seems - unless my lack of confusion about who's who, what or where is unlikely testament to the storytelling seen in prior instalments.
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