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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 2014

"The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" is the third and final film in Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Hobbit. It was released in December 2014 and serves as the conclusion to the trilogy that began with An Unexpected Journey (2012) and The Desolation of Smaug (2013).🧙‍♂️ Plot Summary The film picks up immediately after The Desolation of Smaug, with the dragon Smaug attacking Lake-town. After the dragon is slain, Thorin Oakenshield and his company reclaim Erebor, the Lonely Mountain. However, Thorin succumbs to "dragon sickness" — a greedy obsession with the treasure hoarded by Smaug. As Thorin isolates himself inside the mountain, the armies of men, elves, and dwarves gather, each with a claim to the treasure. Tensions rise, and just as battle seems inevitable, a vast army of orcs led by Azog the Defiler arrives, forcing the other factions to unite. What follows is the epic Battle of the Five Armies, involving dwarves, elves, men, orcs, and eagles. The film culminates in sacrifice, heroism, and the tragic death of key characters, leading into the world seen in The Lord of the Rings.💰 Box Office performance “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” (2014) grossed approximately $962 million worldwide, making it the second highest‑grossing film of 2014, behind Transformers: Age of Extinction. Worldwide gross: $962.2 million – second-highest of 2014 behind Transformers 4. North America: $255.1 million; International: ~$707.1 million. Opening weekend: $56.2 million domestically – lower than previous Hobbit films. In China: $49.5 million debut weekend boosted global totals significantly.It captured about 26–27% of its earnings in North America, with 73–74% from overseas markets.🏆 Awards Academy Awards: Nominated – Best Sound Editing. Recognitions from BAFTA, Visual Effects Society, Saturn Awards, IGN, and others. IGN People’s Choice & Best Fantasy Film (Saturn): Won Richard Armitage: Best Supporting Actor (Saturn), Evangeline Lilly nominated, among other honors.⭐ Extended Edition (Extended Cut) ✔️ Key Features Adds ~20 minutes of new and extended scenes, totaling ~164 min runtime and R-rated for increased violence. Includes over 9 hours of documentaries and behind‑the‑scenes extra content (Appendices Parts XI & XII).✔️ Notable Scenes New: “The Night Watch,” “The War Chariot,” “An Unforeseen Remedy,” “King Under the Mountain”. Extended: Dol Guldur attack, dwarf-elven skirmish before Azog’s arrival, Dáin Ironfoot’s army involvement, more character combat, a goat‑pulled war chariot chase, funeral scenes for Thorin, Fili, and Kíli.🙌 Fan Critics Viewers describe the theatrical cut as rushed, while calling the extended version significantly improved with better pacing, more character focus, and enriched battle storytelling. Fans love the chariot sequence: “Wagon chase scene … adds about 25 decapitations” and enhances the spectacle.🎬 Conclusion The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies serves as the climactic finale to Peter Jackson’s ambitious Hobbit trilogy, concluding Bilbo Baggins’s journey and bridging the gap to The Lord of the Rings. The film delivers a visually spectacular and emotionally resonant tale of heroism, greed, and sacrifice, centered around the massive and chaotic Battle of the Five Armies. Despite some criticisms of pacing, heavy CGI, and deviation from Tolkien's original text, the film was a massive box office success, earning over $962 million worldwide and becoming the second highest-grossing movie of 2014. The extended edition, with added scenes and character depth, is widely regarded by fans as the definitive version, offering more narrative clarity and emotional payoff—especially in Thorin’s downfall and the fates of Fili, Kíli, and the people of Middle-earth. Ultimately, the film wraps up the story of The Hobbit with grandeur and tragedy, setting the stage for the darker epic to follow in The Lord of the Rings. Read More

• 2014
• 2 h : 24 min
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• 7.325
• PG-13