The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies movie review

On the last movie installment of the JRR Tolkien Saga, I don't know if The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies will give you a worthy 2.5 hours of stay in the theater and enjoy your last glimpse of Middle Earth #OneLastTime, as they say.

Starting about slaying the dragon Smaug, I felt that the sequence is kind of short, maybe I have expected much. And then there's greed everywhere that every character thinks that they have the share of gold in the Thorin's (Richard Armitage) mountain. The story goes very political and I got confused when the focus turned to the dragon slayer (Luke Evans). Then there's a love affair on the side between Kili (Aidan Turner) and Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly). Legolas seems to give way for their love but I think, what the heck. There's a lot of things going on in the movie and then you'll forget Gollum but at least Peter Jackson didn't forget about the Ring.

War sequences are so long and I think there's just this feeling that fights are inserted with comic stunts. And there are quite similar instances of how Bilbo and Frodo ended their stories. Towards the end, Peter Jackson gives a link/prologue to The Lord of the Rings which I liked.

To cap off, I don't know why JRR Tolkien had to make it a very long and bloody war game up to LOTR when wizards and supernaturals are present to wash them all away. And they are fighting over little things, the Arkenstone and the Ring.

The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies is now showing in 3D and 2D formats, also in IMAX, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

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A hobbit performs LOTR's final song

Billy Boyd, known as the hobbit Pippin from the Lord of the Rings will perform the final song in "The Hobbit" Trilogy. Entitled, The Last Goodbye, Billy Boyd co-wrote the song with the filmmakers, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyen and it will definitely a sad but fulfilling goodbye to the beloved saga by JRR Tolkien.

“It is hard, after 16 years and six films, to know exactly how to say goodbye. We knew that we wanted to speak directly to all those who have taken this journey with us, especially to the fans whose love of these films has so often kept us going. This is why we asked Billy Boyd, who has been with us from the very beginning, and whose portrayal as Peregrin Took in ‘The Lord of The Rings’ films is so beloved, to help write and perform the final song in this trilogy. Billy is not just a wonderful actor but also an extremely accomplished singer/songwriter—we are so glad he agreed once again to share his talent with us.

“There is always something simple and truthful and heartfelt running through even the grandest of the tales of Professor Tolkien. As Thorin tells Bilbo at the end of The Hobbit, if the world valued song and cheer above gold it would be a merrier place. As much as ‘The Battle of the Five Armies’ is an epic story about war and sacrifice and loss, it is also a personal tale about the importance of friendship and family and home," the filmmakers said.

Billy Boyd reflects, “I wanted the song to be a goodbye to all the fans who have been part of this amazing journey and to the whole world of Tolkien as it has been told in the cinema for our generation. No one knows the world of Tolkien better than Peter, Fran and Philippa, and I feel incredibly touched and honored to be asked to write and perform this song, and to be at the start and end of these beautiful, historic stories. To once again work so closely with them has been one of the true honors of my working life.”

The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies Official Soundtrack is now available in Amazon and the movie will play in Philippine theaters December 12, distributed by Warner Bros. Picture (Philippines)

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The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies character posters unveiled

Warner Bros. Pictures has finally released the character posters for the third installment in the JRR Tolkien epic, The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies. Click on the link below this collage to view the full images.

View posters HERE

We see the characters in close up whereas they are like in the verge of a fight where ashes fall down on them. Galadriel keeps her immaculate image in that fierce look.

The Hobbit is a prequel to the Academy Award-winning Lord of the Rings Trilogy marks the end of Bilbo Baggins' adventures with Thorin Oakenshield and a company of Dwarves. Reclaiming the Lonely Mountain from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unleashed a deadly threat to Middle Earth.

The Hobbit is an epic history before JRR Tolkien's The Lord Of The Rings whereas Bilbo Baggins narrates his adventures 60 years before the danger of the One Ring which will be his nephew Frodo Baggins' tale.

The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies releases in cinemas December 12 in 2D, 3D and Imax formats. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures (Philippines).

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THE HOBBIT: Desolation of Smaug movie review

moments get more exciting in the sequel of The Hobbit franchise: Desolation of Smaug. whereas Bilbo and his army continues their quest to the Erebor mountain so that Thorin can reclaim what was his and kill the dragon guarding it. but as they get nearer to their destination, an army of orcs are behind them trying to kill Thorin and the gang and the army or darkness are increasing and getting stronger.

the second installment is better to see in IMAX in the newest format HFR 3D. the picture is very much close to reality and even the fine details are seen. just like how it would be seen in video games, and others.

in this movie, there are additional characters whom Bilbo will encounter that may benefit or harm him in a way. a lesson he would learn on who to trust or distrust when he goes along way. Kili, Thorin, Gandalf and others have their moments of their own. the dragon Smaug itself has some trickery insights in store making itself the fiercest. you'll notice a rise and fall on the excitement but there is more exciting parts that will come before you know it.

THE HOBBIT: Desolation of Smaug opens today in theaters, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, directed by Peter Jackson.

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THE HOBBIT: An Unexpected Journey movie review

more that we didn't really know, Bilbo Baggins had more stories than finding the ring itself. in The Lord of the Rings' prequel THE HOBBIT, we will be further introduced to more of Middle Earth's history before the big war against Sauron and the power of the One Ring.

on the first part in Warner Bros.' THE HOBBIT trilogy, Bilbo starts to tell the story to his nephew, Frodo, of what really happened before what he is at present. at this point, we will realize why the smallest of all the creatures, a hobbit has been chosen to join a pack of strong and experienced Dwarves of Erebor to fight against a fierce dragon in the Lonely Mountain.

in this story that was set 60 years ago before the great Tolkien Trilogy, Bilbo was hesitant to join the adventure but it was Gandalf's faith in him that made him to join. and perhaps he has nothing to do and he wants to prove himself that even small things have some importance. we will notice that the hobbit was often regarded as something that can be ignored due to its midgeting size.

his encounters with the dwarves were funny, thrilling, exciting. in this adventure, they'll find themselves close to danger with trolls, goblins and take refuge in the House of Elrond and the power of the wizards. the magic and action are surely not to be missed.

as for Gollum, scary and funny as ever. but in this movie, you'll either hate or pity him for something precious will be lost. his hoarse voice but witty antics is as puzzling as his riddles and as mysterious as his secrets.

something to watch with your 3D glasses on, THE HOBBIT: An Unexpected Journey provides a good CGI and the great picturesque view of New Zealand takes us into the historical Middle Earth and we'll love Peter Jackson with that. and if you want value for your money, you'll never bore at this 2 hours, 45 minute masterpiece.

opening today in the Philippines and on December 14 worldwide, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is brought to us by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures.

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the brave dwarves: protectors of THE HOBBIT

meet the legion of dwarves who were off to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. they will be joined by Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) who was summoned by Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) to fight the dragon Smaug.

Jed Brophy as Nori, Graham McTavish as Dwalin, Mark Hadlow as Dori, James Nesbitt as Bofur, Dean O'Gorman as Fili, Adam Brown as Ori, Stephen Hunter as Bombur, Peter Hambleton as Gloin, William Kircher as Bifur, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, Ken Stott as Balin, John Callen as Oin, and Aidan Turner as Kili.



altogether they will go to a journey into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers.

directed by Peter Jackson, THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY is first of the three installments of the celebrated JRR Tolkien novel. opening December 14 2012 in the USA and 2013 in the Philippines.

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