Chen G.
Mithlond
Jun 1 2020, 8:18pm
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About the same as what I think
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The Desolation of Smaug is the best "ride" from start to finish. That said, its also a film that genuinely asks "is this quest worth it? Is it a noble idea to begin with? Is it a wise endeavor?" and, right up to the cliffhanger ending, avoids any form of easy answer, which I love.
You couldn't do that with The Lord of the Rings, and indeed very few films of this kind have ever tried to do so, and those that have mostly came across as a strawman.
The Battle of the Five Armies is the weakest in many respects, but because it contains so many of the climactic and truly powerful and poignant moments of the trilogy, I would say that elevates it over the first film.
(This post was edited by Chen G. on Jun 1 2020, 8:19pm)
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