Review of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) by Mouthofsauron — 20 Dec 2014

I must say, this film was a whirlwind of emotions for me. After three films, I've come to accept the Hobbit movies for what they are. They're not the same calibre as LOTR, but then again, very few films are. BOTFA is, like its predecessors, exhaustive and often over-the-top. It falters in some places. But, for all the preposterous battle scenes, there're some very touching and emotionally charged moments in this film, moments that were missing in its predecessors. The tie-in with FOTR is exceptionally well done.

I think these films will become more loved with time. The criticisms aren't unfounded, but I think they're in many ways exaggerated. Unfortunately, reality didn't meet our expectations. But for all its flaws, the Hobbit trilogy is still enjoyable and each film shines in its own way. I certainly enjoyed BOTFA, and I think most people will enjoy it as well.