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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Action · Adventure · Fantasy · 2014

Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.

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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

“Will you follow me... one last time?”

2014 Action · Adventure · Fantasy 2h 24m

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7.3 / 10

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Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Peter Jackson

Written by

Guillermo del Toro · Peter Jackson · Philippa Boyens · Fran Walsh

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Gandalf the Grey

Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

Bilbo Baggins

Richard Armitage

Richard Armitage

Thorin Oakenshield

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom

Legolas

Evangeline Lilly

Evangeline Lilly

Tauriel

Luke Evans

Luke Evans

Bard

Lee Pace

Lee Pace

King Thranduil

Court is in session

Put The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.