The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

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Directed by Peter Jackson

Produced by New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

2014144 min7.3 / 10

An epic, large-scale fantasy battle film that balances spectacular action and visual grandeur with themes of corruption, sacrifice, and unlikely alliances against overwhelming darkness.

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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  • Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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