The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

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Audience Member Nice ending to the hobbit trilogy but bit sad... Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/20/25 Full Review やめて く This film feels like a shiny distraction — all flash, no soul. Instead of focusing on the heart of Tolkien's story, The Desolation of Smaug indulges in endless action scenes, overdrawn chase sequences, and characters that either didn’t exist in the book or were inflated beyond recognition. The emotional core is missing, replaced by artificial tension and forced drama. It's obvious the goal wasn't to tell a great story, but to stretch thin material across as many cinematic events as possible. Every scene feels engineered to fill runtime, not to serve the plot. Despite the massive budget and polished visuals, it feels hollow — like a product, not a film. I left the theater feeling nothing, just tired of noise and digital clutter. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/19/25 Full Review ziclicker s Review of "The Hobbit" Trilogy: A Grand but Flawed Adventure Strengths: A Stunning Middle-earth Revisited One of the trilogy’s greatest achievements is its return to Middle-earth. The world-building remains impeccable, with lush landscapes, intricate sets, and cutting-edge CGI bringing Tolkien’s universe to life once again. The dwarven kingdom of Erebor, the Elven realm of Mirkwood, and the terrifying depths of Goblin Town are all rendered with meticulous detail. Weaknesses: Bloated and Uneven Storytelling The biggest criticism of The Hobbit trilogy is its unnecessary expansion. Tolkien’s book is a brisk adventure, but the films stretch it thin with added subplots—such as the love triangle between Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly), Kíli (Aidan Turner), and Legolas (Orlando Bloom)—that feel more like studio-mandated filler than organic storytelling. While some additions, like Gandalf’s investigation into the Necromancer (tying into LOTR), are intriguing, others drag down the pacing. Conclusion: A Mixed but Worthy Journey Hobbit trilogy is a visually stunning and often entertaining return to Middle-earth, bolstered by strong performances and spectacular set pieces. However, its inflated runtime, uneven pacing, and reliance on excessive CGI prevent it from reaching the heights of The Lord of the Rings. While die-hard Tolkien fans may appreciate the deeper lore and expanded storytelling, others might find it a case of diminishing returns. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/12/25 Full Review Nerd W Should have been one movie. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/21/25 Full Review tim s The conclusion to the Hobbit trilogy is a bombastic extravaganza. A firestorm, a grandiose battle, and an emotional sendoff manage to keep you engaged throughout. This is high fantasy at its most entertaining. One can only hope we won't have to wait another ten years to return to Middle-earth. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/21/25 Full Review Samuel E One of the worst movie adaptations of all time. An insult to all Tolkien fans and a frustrating, boring movie. This movie was an exercise in torture. DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE IF YOU VALUE YOUR SANITY. Zero out of ten. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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