The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

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  • 2014


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4.5
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, with much effect, delivers a satisfying ending to The Hobbit trilogy that never separates itself from the e ..
4.5
In this film the battle doesnt carry near as much weight, and I wasnt left feeling quite as satisfied. Keith & the Movies
2.0
Bilbo fades into the sidelines of his own movie, and that may be why the mournful finale of Battle feels so canned, like a roiling tide of crocodile t .. Av Club
2.0
It packs a giddy blast of childlike wonder and chin in your lap awe. EW
3.1
The Hobbit may have been better served by being a single film: by forcing the action to be condensed into a single through line, the storytelling woul .. Rogerebert
4.0
There are a few tender moments and a few more that are utterly heart wrenching, which is fitting, since Bilbos story is both hopeful and bittersweet. Common Sense Media
3.0
Better still: a mano a mano dwarf vs. orc duel atop a frozen waterfall that is, shot for shot, one of Jacksons very best things. Variety
1.5
While overlong and clunky, the film did a great job of capturing the charming whimsy and loving silliness of Tolkiens novel, complete with a double sp .. We Got This Covered
3.0
But if you were hoping for something extra or different this time around a touch of honest emotion, perhaps then The Battle of the Five Armies may lea .. Time Out
3.0
But elsewhere, despite the much vaunted darkness of this finale, its a succession of clanging and banging that continues for what seems like an eterni .. The Guardian
4.0
It packs a huge chain mailed punch and lands a resounding mythic stonk. The Guardian
3.0
Thats not to say Jacksons achievement hasnt been impressive: the epic potential of The Lord of the Rings was perhaps simple enough to spot, but a monu .. The Guardian
3.8
With a title as long as The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, a plot description of the conclusion to this plodding and largely unnecessary trilo ..
3.1
Its exciting to watch, if empty spectacle.Every movement, every glance seems choreographed for maximum 3 D impact, with little room left for real feel ..
1.5
It didnt need to be this way.Remember how wonderful funny, fast, beautiful, emotional Jacksons Lord of the Rings films were Vulture
4.0
But the final stretch of The Battle of the Five Armies possesses a warm, amiable, sometimes rueful mood that proves ingratiating and manages to magnif .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Is it over yet.What should have been a tight, two film take on J.R.R. Tolkiens 320 page prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy became, in Peter Jack ..
3.0
Mr. Jackson returns to the variably hirsute action figures of Middle earth for the latest, and presumably last, adventure. The New York Times
3.5
(The casting of Freeman remains one of the best decisions made by the filmmakers.) Paste Magazine
3.8
But overall its a satisfying and ultimately moving ending to this trilogy. IGN
2.0
The further and more competently the movie trundles on, the more it begs not to exist, really: hindsight favours a two part adaptation at most. Telegraph
5.0
That choice turns The Hobbit into a prequel, unfolding as it does six decades before The Lord of the Rings would become completely obsessed with one p ..
2.5
Thats it.Thats what it took three movies and eight hours of screen time to tell. San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
Heres the rule of thumb: audiences should never feel like theyre watching animation in a live action film.CGI should enhance, not replace. The Young Folks
4.0
Jackson has crafted a grand old tale to do Tolkien proud, and with a single, simple bow in the final moments, one that offers a far cleaner send off t ..
4.0
Whileis the more well groomed trilogy of the two,will still make for a perfect all weekend binge with its storytelling successor. Cinema Blend
2.0
And the movies sure to be big pile of box office gold will come from fans who find nothing wrong with that. Ny Daily News
4.5
With spectacular visuals and the occasionally fun 3D effects, Jackson has once again given the fans something to savor. JoBlo
3.0
At the same time, though, this film might be the least satisfying of Jacksons Middle earth adventures to date. Screen Rant
2.5
Where Rosenthal succumbs to madness, On Cinema offers an alternative tactic for suffering through modern Hollywood cinema: numbness to the onslaught o .. The Globe And Mail
3.0
But if you want any kind of human scale, er, hobbit scale drama, The Battle of the Five Armies is woefully lacking. Philly
4.0
Everything that fans will expect to see in such a film is in here, times ten.A grandiose end to the three part saga.
1.5
Its sad that Hollywood filmmaking is so often about attempting to put the dreams of children onto our screens, but shouldnt it still be notable when s .. Village Voice
3.1
We get sentimental moments with most characters, often in the middle of the pitched battle that is the climax of this film, curtain calls to engender .. Rogers Movie Nation
4.4
The best film of The Hobbits three, this final installment is closer in quality to The Lord of the Rings than to its immediate predecessors. ReelViews
3.0
Yet, theres still very little reason to invest wholeheartedly in this troubling sequel. Blu Ray
1.0
His original Lord of the Rings franchise benefitted from practical realism, with its handmade sets and beautiful location photography. Chicago Reader
2.5
The end of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies primarily brings with it a sensation of relief that the muddling and ultimately middling affair i .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Laura Clifford Robin Clifford Having reclaimed their treasure from the dragon Smaug, Dwarf king Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) descends into th ..
3.8
Overall, the film offers visual dazzle, epic contests, genial humor and moments of great sadness making for an altogether fitting conclusion to this s .. Usa Today
3.0
But for all its pomp and bombast, the only thing I can think of is cheese. The Times
4.0
Yet among the clash of steel and iron, there is also breathing space for personal drama. The Times
2.0
While director Peter Jackson does a fine job with the many battle scenes, no charcter, other than Bilbo, is fleshed out. This is a good action film, b .. Lariat
1.5
I stand by my guns; HFF technology is fine for the home theater but it sucks balls on the theater big screen. News Review
4.0
The armies butt up against each other in brutal but aesthetically grand formation, colliding in meticulously designed chaos which is, also, strangely .. Radio Times
3.0
Im just glad this final installment arrived with the shortest running time and the tightest storytelling. Screen It
4.0
The new film marks a magnificent,Wagnerian style finale, full of sound and fury, and with an unexpected emotional kick. Independent
2.5
The Lord of the Rings trilogy will always have a place in movie history.The Hobbit is a footnote and, for me, easy to forget. Rolling Stone
3.5
In the fantasy world of AI populated Westworld, unchecked humankind regresses into violence toward the Other just as we do in the chaotic real world. Pop Matters
2.0
Adding to the films already considerable bloat are plot irrelevant scenes starring franchise favorites that amount to little more than shout outs to f .. The Wrap
3.1
Its what makes the difference between mere entertainment and a genuine treasure. News Day
3.1
Its adequately visionary, its routinely spectacular, it breathes fire and yet somehow feels room temperature. New York Post
4.0
maintains the light and often humorous spirit of the prequel franchise and still manages to remind us we are coming close to the actual LOTR with its .. Hindustan Times
3.5
In other words, if you like orc killin, and lots of it, this is your film. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Tolkiens richly imagined novels served as the template for an entire genre of epic fantasy, and the opportunity to spend a final 144 minutes inside th .. Az Central
2.0
There were set pieces in Desolation that had a lively energy and approachable scale, but everything here is oversized and the performances are grimly .. Smh
2.5
Hokum: Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Smh
1.5
I fear that Peter Jackson has been suffering from a similar affliction to the dwarf kings dragon sickness: a compulsive lust for epicness.
3.8
Jackson has been leading up to a grand finale and he certainly delivers. Toronto Star
3.8
The idea in and of itself isnt necessarily bad, but its delivered with such perfunctory blah ness that it feels even more derivative than it actually .. Q Network
4.0
This is supposed to be the story of a simple hobbit, yet the big screen trilogy has turned it into so much more than that, and in this film our hobbit .. Daily Mail
3.0
Considered as contemporary CGI driven action adventure cinema, and as the template for a new generation of video games, they are rich and entertaining .. Salon
1.5
It may occasionally seem to be aware of its undiluted preposterousness, but that hardly eases the experience of sitting through its endless cartoonish .. Slate
3.0
The middle section flags due to the relentless padding, yet the film features standout moments of spirited action and its most exhilarating battles br .. Flim List
3.0
Judged on its own as just a late year action film, it is solidly entertaining. Film Inquiry
4.5
Detailed costumes, fabulous production design and the splendour of the New Zealand setting create an extraordinary fantasy reality and Jackson has pul ..
3.0
Jacksons use of 3D and a higher frame rate (48 per second) creates a sharp, smooth flow between the live action and the highly detailed, computer gene .. Susang Ranger
3.0
Not only does it end on a note of closure, but the battle itself is quite the spectacle to behold. Flickering Myth
4.0
Jacksons The Hobbit, on its own terms a satisfying rough cut of a very long good movie, could only be an ornate codicil to the thrilling endeavor of T .. Time
3.0
Peter Jacksons second Tolkien trilogy is now complete, and the filmmaker has bestowed a great cinematic gift on the worlds Tolkien fans. Boston Herald
4.0
The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies is a fantastic farewell to familiar characters and landscapes that blends spectacular action sequences with .. Express
2.0
Dont Thorin and company deserve a more fitting send off than split apart to fight their own bland, individual Orcs The Film Stage
2.5
At stake is the control of the capital M Mountain and its attendant riches. Chicago Tribune
1.9
Jackson has marched the modern fantasy action epic into a thundering blind alley; the movie exhausts your senses without ever engaging your imaginatio .. Boston Globe
2.0
Enough Hobbitting. Enough CG Orcs. Enough CG elves. Enough CG dwarves. Enough CG. Enough stalling, even in combat. Enough grey filter. Enough sub Wagn .. The Irish Times
4.5
With some of the most exciting hand to hand combat Ive ever seen portrayed onscreen the final film in The Hobbit trilogy really delivers the goods. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
At the end of this entry, were back to the beginning of the entire franchise. Or, to quote the original novel, were there and back again. And sometime .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
But familiarity can only account for so much, and Armies finds the cinematic world of Middle earth ending in disappointment rather than triumph. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
As the latest chapter begins, Smaug the dragon (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) has been roused from his avaricious slumber by Thorin Oakenshield (Ric .. The Atlantic
4.0
The films have been building to this epic confrontation and as the five armies converge its a wondrous action spectacle thats worth the ticket price c .. Lyles Movie Files
2.0
Jacksons film is a bloated panto with a few inspired beats.Its bound to make money, but lets hope not too much. Standard
3.5
The result is a conclusion which for all its bombast loses the cohesion a grand finale requires.
4.0
As with the previous Tolkien films, theres a certain amount of suspension of disbelief required, although if youre already in for the penny, then your ..
3.1
All that aside, fans of the series and fanboy grumblers may have to agree that The Battle of the Five Armies is often entertaining. Groucho Reviews
3.0
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
2.5
Its impossible not to compare them, and equally impossible not to realize that this is vastly inferior.It has no life of its own. Aisle Seat
4.5
Jackson has paced the film nicely, so despite being dominated by a great deal of battles and action spectacle, it feels like we get plenty of quieter .. Forbes
3.0
It is filled with terrifically staged and constructed action beats, even if its impact is more about splendor than emotional engagement. Forbes
4.0
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent.330 minutes of screen time have come and gone. Herald Sun
3.0
If movies are too faithful to the novels theyve been adapted from, something can be lost in the translation.The direction and dialogue from the first .. Consequence Of Sound
3.1
But it merely made me feel very tired, and slightly sad and rather old. Nj
3.8
The look is justified and appropriate, but its visual ancestors are more computer games than epic cinema. Movie Habit
3.5
The tone of the final segment is full of nobility, and, at times, a tragic sense of heroism. Movie Habit
4.0
It brings down the curtain on an extraordinary achievement and a cinematic tour de force. Hey U Guys
1.3
Nor is the picture aided by what appears to be wry self awareness of how opportune it is that giant fucking eagles materialize whenever theres a machi .. Film Freak Central
3.0
Touch an orc, and it will topple.Chop its head off, and it stays chopped. Oregon Live
5.0
Even addressing common employee grievances is harder than one would imagine. Scroll
3.0
The final installment of Peter Jacksons trilogy adapting J.R.R. Tolkiens novel, and while its neither the best nor the worst of the three films it bri .. Film School Rejects
4.5
Thankfully the ending packs a surprising amount of punch and the stakes are raised for an emotional conclusion. Film Ink
3.1
Thorin is obsessed with keeping its treasure trove of gold and the power it brings, even if it means going to war. Movies Tv Guide
2.0
The movie makes attempts to spotlight individual moments of heroism and cowardice, bravery, and cruelty. Maki At The Movies
2.5
These tremendous battalions of monsters are knocked aside as if inanimate bowling pins.
5.0
The third and final instalment in the all conquering series has got everything an engrossing story, a near overdose of thrills and spills, and a cast .. Mirror
3.8
The acting, the action, and the special effects are very well done, but the story has been stretched and bloated in an attempt to turn it into an epic .. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
The Battle of the Five Armies is an alternately thrilling and frustrating sendoff for the series, its spectacular, character driven action undermined .. Digital Spy
4.0
When things do finally kick off, the fight proves worth the wait. Games Radar
2.0
But The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is one film too far, tedious and overlong and short on most of the elements that made the first two work .. Tamp A Bay
3.5
The movie itself is as lush, rich and vibrant as you remember it, if not clearly predictable, but the purpose of purchasing this new release is either .. Star Burst Magazine
3.5
Still, there are some spectacular sequences without any deja vu attached. Nz Herald
4.0
Most importantly, though, the action sequences provide plenty of excitement and variety, and the overall experience provides a fitting send off with t .. Flicks
2.5
2 stars (out of four) At last we reach the end of the beginning.Its pretty safe to assume the only people still on board with director/co writer Peter .. Red Eye Chicago
2.5
We know theyre evil because theyre blubbery, hairless pagans who burrow up from the ground and wear too much jewelry. Stl Today
3.0
Battle of the Five Armies is the least of the six movies, as it features one extended, cacophonous assault where our hero Bilbo (Martin Freeman) hardl .. Stl Today
2.0
Then the evil orcs, commanded by Azog the Defiler (Manu Bennett who, in fairness, doesnt really defile anything), show up, and attack everyone else. Screen Crush
2.0
The series has started to look retro in the wrong way: retro Jackson, reaching back only into itself. Ft
3.0
Its too long, too dreary, unnecessarily convoluted and while a technical marvel it simply doesnt engage the emotions at all. Independent Ie
3.0
Its just that, in the frequent lulls, you could never quite escape the sense that this is a slender story stretched very thin. Independent Ie
3.1
This prequel series has never been any match for the fresher, more involving The Lord Rings trilogy from a decade ago, but here is a picture that at l .. Dustin Put Man
3.5
By the time it thunders to its satisfying conclusion after nearly two and a half hours, theres a sense of balance restored, providing some powerfully .. Contact Music
2.0
The lethal combination of incomprehensible jibber jabber as preamble to a soulless green screen bonanza feels dare I say it to echo the later works of .. Film Racket
2.5
It becomes the equivalent of watching a game of Risk, with all the emotional involvement such an activity would inspire. Larsen On Film
2.5
This final film in the Hobbit movie series is more thoughtful than the first two, and its compelling cinema, but it lacks a sense of closure. Christianity Today
5.0
This finale is exciting and emotional; it flies by because it is a roiling series of climaxes, each carrying a new level of tension and thrill. Hollywood And Fine
4.0
What Five Armies lacks in the sinister, it makes up for in bellicosity and brio. The Arts Desk
4.0
The computer generated effects here are executed so gorgeouslymy favorite is a battle on the iceand intertwined with such stirring live action, that t .. Wsj
3.5
Yet while Jackson could not reach the bar set a decade earlier by his own hands, his shortcomings are still more impressive and entertaining than the .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
A fatiguing popcorn movie... so, so much better than the meandering idiocy of the last two movies. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.1
And dont get me started on the giant bats and Dune esque earth eaters.I imagine the number five is more of a guideline than a rule.) Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
The bigness of the battle scenes in this part of The Hobbit masks the fact that Jackson and his co writers ... have left themselves too little of Tolk .. Sltrib
3.0
Instead, it feels like a romp complete with some really awkward attempts at slapstick. Io9 Gizmodo
3.5
Its also the one that relies least on filler material and extra character business, and the one that most earns its moments of outsized, dire drama.Th .. The Dissolve
2.5
The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies Synopsis From Academy Award winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, .. Movie Web
1.0
So lets avoid repeating the charges hurled at the previous two installments, and concentrate on the wrap up of this fantasy epic. Sandiego Reader
3.5
The films tone is appropriately grim and dramatic as it should be and this is certainly no comedy. Hollywood Chicago
2.0
But it absolutely crumbles as a stand alone piece, as something that a non Tolkien fan could cling to for an action fix. Cinemix Tape
3.0
But now that its over much like life itself its sad to see it go. Metro New York
4.5
The performances of Freeman, Armitage as Thorin, and Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey secure Jacksons sprawling spectacle to visceral bedrock. Film Comment
2.0
The Hobbits final stand, however, is a rotund exercise in tedium, and the worst of the sickly bridging triplets. One Room With A View
3.1
Epic battles compensate for perfunctory dialogue, narrative bloat in last Hobbit hello An Orc prepares for a full out attack in Peter Jacksons The Hob .. Daily Herald
2.5
And sure enough, almost all of it has felt like a digression from the relatively straightforward story of a humble homebody who accepts the call to ad .. Crave Online
2.5
A good trilogy.The answer is, inevitably that they arent as good as The Lord Of The Rings but that shouldnt be a surprise but even with that in mind, .. What Culture
3.8
Even when the showy director cant restrain himself and allows that epic battle sequence to run on too long, Armitages performance brings the film back .. Mercury News
3.0
There is a smattering of fantasy fun amid the po faced gloom, though. The Skinny
4.0
The battle sequences that arise from Thorins greed are spectacular, and so fast paced that you sometimes have to rewind the mayhem in your mind. Scots Man
4.0
Its spectacular and stirring stuff, well paced and interlaced with good character drama and some astonishing imagery. Scots Man
1.5
Yet its funny that Battle of the Five Armies, a mercenary sequel, is a parable about avarice as a corrupting force. The Ooh Tray
2.0
It has taken far too long for this story to be told, and with far too many interruptions to keep us engaged. Movie Mezzanine
4.4
The best of the three Hobbit movies, moving from an enjoyable action/battle movie with fantastic visuals into the realm of authentic tragedy. Seattle Times
2.5
Need baddies for your characters to fight, but dont want to put too much thought into it.Mindless Orc army! The Mary Sue
4.5
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is a thrilling and a fitting end to an extraordinary fantasy adventure. Jam! Movies
4.0
That we care so much about these characters and their connections to one another speaks to the richness of Tolkiens vision but also Jacksons ability t ..
3.5
However, if youre just looking for an enjoyable action film with lots of great effects, youll find some cool stuff here. Fat Guys At The Movies
2.0
Its scale is impressive, but inherently it requires most of its thousands of combatants to be computer generated and, as such, is about as emotionally .. Concrete Play Ground
2.0
More importantly, it is a ludicrously naff thing to behold, and entirely without wit. Bfi
3.1
Despite the CGI wizardry, this is old school spectacle, writ impossibly large and broad for the masses.It lacks the weight and subtlety of the Lord of .. Denver Post
3.8
The Hobbits finale scenes are, thankfully, less protracted than those in the earlier trilogy, and theres a beautifully constructed moment that will ha .. National Post
4.5
While the action scenes are eye popping, for me the film becomes something special in stiller moments, with the megalomaniac Thorin raving, questionin .. The Australian
4.0
Its a richly satisfying conclusion to a series that ran the risk of being more padding than action and further proof should we require it that few dir .. Sky
1.5
Since its the last part of the prequel leading up to a tale fans are already familiar with, theres little by way of surprisewe already know the extent .. Ion Cinema
3.5
There are mass battles and one on one duels, there are orcs ripping around in every direction and some very bloodthirsty elves.It is all a complete sp .. Blacknerd Problems
2.0
With the first two pictures, I defended Jacksons decision to supersize The Hobbit. The final episode shows what happens when a director has too much m .. New States Man
2.0
But I never stopped admiring the gorgeously imagined visuals or the subtle complexity of Freemans performance. Movie Mom
5.0
It doesnt matter your physical size, it only matters the size of your conscience and your heart. Cinema Sight
3.0
Jackson bows out of Middle Earth on a relative high, and fleetingly reminds us how great he once was in this world. Fan The Fire Magazine
4.0
The best of the three but the films theme of the downside of greed is lost on Peter Jackson whose three films should have been one or at the most two. Tri City Herald
4.0
So diehards might feel like breaking into a hearty dwarvish ballad at the end of this deeply satisfying finale. Daily Star
3.5
On the plus side the films cast is as game as ever to bring the story to life and the special effects continue to amaze. Media Mikes
2.5
There is a lot going on in this overly busy, often silly final chapter. Daily Film Fix
3.1
Its sweeping and epic.Who knew there were new ways to kill an orc Columbus Alive
3.8
The moment builds up to a laugh, but it suggests a genuine bond and a genuine friendship. Sf Examiner
1.0
This new movie is like some cupcake frosting or the orgasmic finale of a fireworks show: It operates under the assumption that too much is what we wan .. Grant Land
3.0
Fans will love it regardless, and thats to the credit of the fantastic ensemble cast, incredible visuals (Thranduils elk is as majestic as the elf kin .. Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES doesnt have the thunderous sense of revelation that Jackson engendered in the RINGS films. Assignment X
1.5
A very, very long battle that lacks in substance but makes up for it in thrills. Spectrum Culture
1.5
Thats been the problem with this whole series, of course; it exists to provide big CGI spectacle, much of which is reduced to a murky eyesore by the 3 .. Sf Weekly
4.0
Power is everything here and the struggle for it remains the storys focus. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.1
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies feels more like a film made for those with a deep, vested interest in arguing about what was left out from t .. Tulsa World
1.5
The tepid Tauriel Legolas Fili love triangle, not present in the novel, never rises above melodrama. Dark Horizons
2.0
The rest of the film is computer generated gluttony of the highest regard. Graffiti With Punctuation
1.5
Fight scenes that go on and on and on...Talk about battle fatigue. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
2.0
With The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Jackson and company manage to stick the landing in a way that should leave fans satisfied with their f .. Review Journal
4.5
Heroes and villains abound, and while there isnt quite enough actual story to justify the two hour and twenty minute running time, the battle between .. Richard Crouse
1.9
Ironically, restricting the characters and locales magnified the sense of drama, and heightened the tension. Free Beacon
1.5
Reclaiming their home may be important for the dwarves, but it doesnt have the weight to support Jacksons intended scope. Mac Guff
2.5
But even a movie as silly and generally superfluous as this realises gold and riches have great swaying power. Impulse Gamer
3.8
OK, Mr. Jackson, you proved your point by landing the big finish. Now please, no more Middle earth, ever. Miami
3.5
Lets first stipulate that The Lord of the Rings films were brilliantby far the best fantasy franchise ever to grace the big screen. World Wng
3.7
And it is, but at the same time it feels a bit lightthe action is certainly there but the character development and storylines simply dont excite or p .. Schmoes Know
3.1
Obviously, Waltz has the showier role and plays it for all its worth.Hes slick, charming, slimy, frightening and the actor conveys each quality with a .. Illinois Times
4.0
A welcome final bow for Peter Jacksons Middle Earth mega saga. Lets just promise to never go back. Little White Lies
3.8
Its immersive and entertaining, far more so than the previous two films. Ut Sandiego
3.1
Stop me if Ive written this twice before: Like its predecessors, Five Armies is well made but lacks the heart and character of the Rings films. MLive.com
3.8
Has the added benefit of giving 92 year old Christopher Lee one last (perhaps) chance to be a bad ass onscreen... Commercial Appeal
3.5
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, with much effect, delivers a satisfying ending to The Hobbit trilogy that never separates itself from the e ..
4.5
Thank goodness The Hobbit is over. Now we can go back and watch The Lord of the Rings again. L.A. Biz
2.8
The film desperately tries to rekindle the magic of its predecessors, but it cant because its run out of what makes the films special.It isnt grand fa .. Flixist
2.0
So lacking in story that it feels like what it is: the third act of a film, rather than a film in its own right... as an adaptation of Tolkiens charmi .. Bbc
3.0
Its a sad farewell to a wondrous world that is always worth visiting, but its ultimately the weakest of the six films. Standard Net Au
3.5
And since there is no point expecting any surprises in this completely predictable and frequently tedious outing, lets just say the dragon fulfils his .. O Canada
3.5
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Opens Wed., Dec. 17 at Cinerama and other theaters. Seattle Weekly
2.0
Theres a few entertaining scenes of simple interactions between characters, but for the most part The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies is short on di .. Showbiz Junkies
3.0
If this truly is the end of this tale on the big screen, its going out in grand fashion. Stardem
4.0
Conclusion: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies may not stand up to the first two films in terms of story and characters, but it still manages t .. The Blus Pot
1.5
Furthermore, Gandalf doesnt get much use here, a shame because McKellens performance is a fantasy hall of famer. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
2.0
Its not a bad ending to the Hobbits unexpected journey, but it does not reach the standard set by the other films. But even with all its flaws, there .. Fres Nobee
2.5
I was waiting/hoping for Azog to yell ATOMICS!.And some is just patently hilarious. Blogs Houston Press
2.5
It is a sweeping spectacle that is so caught up in its own desire to overtake and outdo its predecessors that it forgot its most important ingredient .. Reel Bob
2.0
Even Jackson seems a little weary of Middle earth by now, a land whose cinematic history The Battle of the Five Armies brings to an overly delayed clo .. Mania.com
4.5
Honestly, I just dont understand anyone saying it isnt The Lord of the Rings.
3.0
Jackson and his screenwriters have rarely given us such silly, weak material. Daily Telegraph
1.5
As a filmgoing experience in its own right, The Battle of the Five Armies is erratic and unsatisfying. Memphis Flyer
2.0
McAllen, TX (78504) Today Some clouds.A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. The Monitor
3.0
The cinematic magic is stripped: sets, costumes and movements look fake. Fox News
5.0
Between an engrossing plotline and virtual non stop combat, the picture proves to be just the perfect way to bring down the curtain on a storied fanta .. Baret News Wire
2.0
More substantially, Thorins slow descent into obsession, avarice and paranoia offers some moral and emotional heft entirely lacking in the middle chap .. Nc Register
3.5
This is the work of a team thats putting on a good show of seeming engaged and enthused, but deep down cant wait for the credits to roll and the whole .. Nyc Film Critic
3.0
Jackson accomplished a fantasy film miracle with the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Buzz Feed
3.0
Often spectacular and increasingly involving, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies delivers a good payoff for a trilogy marred with issues of sel .. Ib Times
4.5
The film is massive in cast, battle and scale. I think it loses itself in all of that, but its still full of heart. The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
3.0
Taken together, the filmic Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogies combine to provide a perfect six movie cycle with a clean beginning, middle and end, .. Zaki's Corner
2.0
The Hobbit concludes as it began: in a welter of continuous action, with characters who have become archetypes but seldom rise above that level, and w .. Charlotte Observer
4.5
There is a lot of great material here and it doesnt get anywhere near the focus is deserves. Tor.com
1.5
Its a great, intimate story told by a fine actor, but it unfortunately gets drowned out by all the noise.
1.5
Watching The Hobbit: The Bafflement That Its Five Hours, I felt the same sentiments often expressed by older, crankier critics about any movie contain .. Topless Robot
3.8
Martin Freemans beautifully nuanced work as Bilbo is the beating heart of this adventure. Atlantic City Weekly
3.1
We had a fun ride through the trilogy, but I dont want to do it again. Dcw50
2.0
This final Hobbit film is, quite literally, a journey there and back again. And what a journey its been. ScreenAnarchy
2.5
Give me Rock Biters any day.CG animals parkour alongside the mountain. Nerd Report
4.5
It Is Accomplished By Keith Uhlich The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Dir.Peter Jackson, New Zealand U.S., New Line Cinema MGM Warner Bros. Wha .. Reverse Shot
1.5
Every time the film cuts to Martin Freeman as Bilbo, the nominal central character now stuck on the sidelines with next to nothing to do, its clear ho ..
3.0
To put it as politely as possible, there simply isnt enough material there to sustain three good features. Austin Movie Blog 360
2.0
A disappointing messy instalment, this combination of battle scenes and soap opera marks an extraordinary achievement the completion of a 20 year jour .. Screen Wize
1.5
That isnt to say Jacksons doesnt also deliver with his extravagant set pieces and kinetic battles, the best of which is a stylish clash between Elrond ..
2.5
At 144 minutes, its the shortest in the series, but this chapter is so lacking in depth and surprise that it feels like watching a never ending series .. Lawrence
4.2
With impressive battle scenes, unbeatable effects, good performances and a sustained emotional tension, Jackson managed to give a dignified closure to .. Código espagueti
2.0
Its an episode; more so than any other place holding sequel (or bisected Hunger Games instalment) to come out this year. Quick Flix
1.5
Beyond letting audiences down with the final entry of six, Jackson doesnt meet his own high standards and treatment for the Middle Earth saga up to th .. Deep Focus Review
2.0
The meat of the story has already been told; all thats left now is the third act battle and the tying up of threads whose beginnings we may well have .. Complex
2.5
With all the big hair flowing and giant horn blowing, Middle earth begins to resemble a middle of the road rock video. And even sounds like it too, If .. UTV
4.4
Fighting presented with Jacksons usual double helpings of visual splendor, emotional oomph and low key comedy is what Battle of the Five Armies is all .. Entertainment Sun Times
2.5
Jacksons stretched out adaptation gives off a militaristic bombast. Additionally, what was cuddly on the page is creepy and menacing onscreen. Slj
3.1
The sprawling confrontations and many sideline fights in Five Armies equal overkill. A few quieter, character revealing scenes provide some respite. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
4.5
The action was definitely breath taking; it is almost like they really did save all the best for the last. GhMovieFreak
1.5
One ring to rule them all, and one fatty final installment to remind us that this trilogy should have been a single movie, not three.
2.0
Does anyone expect more than a frantic, action packed finale that still cant measure up to any of the Rings
4.5
As an individual film, The Battle of the Five Armies serves its purpose. Its a nice way to close the series out, and man, does it feel great to finall .. Williamson Home Page



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