Added to Crave on Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024 The final installment of The Hobbit trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, concludes the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed Erebor and the vast treasure from the dragon Smaug, they inadvertently unleash a deadly force. Smaug’s fiery wrath is unleashed upon Lake-town, leading to a massive confrontation among the races of Dwarves, Elves, and Men against an array of combatants and the dark lord Sauron’s forces. The fate of Middle-earth hangs in the balance as the epic Battle of the Five Armies ensues, testing the courage and strength of the protagonists in a grand culmination of their journey.
Length: 2h 44m
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
This Title is: Epic, Action-packed
The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies (Extended) is New on Crave in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Ian McKellen as Gandalf
- Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins
- Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R (for some violence)
The Extended Edition features intense fantasy action violence and frightening images.
Trivia
- Howard Shore composed the score for the movie, incorporating new themes and blending existing ones to bring the trilogy to a musical resolution.
- Billy Boyd, who played Peregrin Took in The Lord of the Rings, performed the end-credits song “The Last Goodbye”.
- The film had a special one-night-only re-release of the Extended Edition on 13 October 2015, featuring a special greeting from Peter Jackson.
Our Review
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Despite the trilogy not being as critically acclaimed as its predecessor, The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies (Extended) offers an epic conclusion filled with intense battles and visual spectacle. The extended footage adds depth to the story, although some critiques point out that the trilogy could have been condensed. The cast’s performances, especially those of Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and Richard Armitage, are commendable, bringing depth to their characters amidst the grandiose setting. The visuals and special effects are stunning, contributing to the immersive experience of Middle-earth. However, the storyline stretches thin over the three movies, leading to mixed feelings about the necessity of a trilogy. Overall, the movie provides an entertaining and visually impressive experience, though it might not reach the emotional and narrative heights of The Lord of the Rings series.
Critic Scores
The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies has received a great review by the critics
