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Lio
Rivendell
Feb 27, 1:30am
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So, I've been thinking about the individual things in the movie that received mixed responses from fans, as opposed to other aspects that seem to be widely liked (the Riddles in the Dark scene) or disliked (it seems that many people thought the Stone Giants scene was a bit much). We've already had some interesting threads about the latter two over the past couple of weeks or so. So now I'm looking for things that were both loved and hated!
Here are some examples what I'm talking about:
- Radagast. His overall portrayal, and things like the stick bug gag and bunny sled, which some people seemed to love but others hate. Personally I'm pro-bunny sled but it would have been nice to see a bit more of Radagast's serious, powerful side. We should have a reason to fear and respect him as a Wizard.
- Azog. His survival and design seem to be drawing a lot of ire from some, but others think he's cool. I like him as a character myself so in a way I was glad he's going to stick around a bit. But some of the changes in history that were necessary for this to happen kind of bug me.
 - The Goblin King. I recall reading some posts of people saying they disliked his portrayal, but I can't remember the specific reasons given. Personally I love his "drama queen" personality that is at once menacing and goofy. But I'd like to get other people's thoughts.
- The final moments with Azog, Thorin, and Bilbo.The scenes from Thorin walking off that tree to his not-really-angry speech were really awesome! Or were they extremely cheesy? I kind of a agree that the way things played out was a bit conventional (did anyone doubt that Bilbo would save Thorin or that Thorin would finally accept him?) and the whole thing felt like a last-minute climax because there had to be one. But, eh, I can live with it.
- The scenes with old Bilbo and Frodo. I liked seeing them again with familiar faces leading into the new movie, but I can see how others thought they were unnecessary.
- Hmm, what else? I'll leave the rest for others to come up with.
I don't especially mean to start another debate topic, just compile a list of what some of those love/hate things are and get people's opinions of them. To reiterate, this thread should be for opinions about things that have received mixed feelings from fans, not individual likes/dislikes. (And I realize that for every little thing there are going to be people who love it and people who hate it, but I hope everyone knows what I mean by a mixed reception?)
Anyway, whether you think Radagast's bunny sled was the best thing ever or the fakey CGI ruined the scene for you, this is the place to speak up! 
Want to chat? AIM me at Yami Liokaiser!
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Love-it-or-hate-it things in The Hobbit AUJ
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Lio
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Feb 27, 1:30am
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A U J dissapointment
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billzy2
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Feb 27, 2:24am
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A Rumor I Heard
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Barrow-Wight
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Feb 27, 3:34am
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rivendell
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billzy2
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Feb 27, 4:27am
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That's True
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Barrow-Wight
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Feb 27, 5:55am
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Not to mention...
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BalrogTrainer
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Feb 27, 7:14am
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Aragorn actually says his age in the trilogy though...
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Hamfast of Gamwich
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Feb 27, 8:26pm
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I think that was only fan speculation.
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DanielLB
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Feb 27, 11:06am
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There is Always Hope
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IdrilofGondolin
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Feb 28, 2:01am
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The only thing I'd cut
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Kullervo
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Feb 27, 3:32am
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Yes,
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Rostron2
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Feb 27, 3:29pm
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Frodo/Bilbo
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Hamfast of Gamwich
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Feb 27, 8:30pm
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Radagast had a serious side
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Mahtion
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Feb 27, 3:58am
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wow... well said!
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swordwhale
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Feb 27, 4:33pm
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that stuff you love/hate...
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swordwhale
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Feb 27, 6:08am
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Bilbo the narrator
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Glum
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Feb 27, 11:47am
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Bilbo the narrator
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arithmancer
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Feb 27, 1:22pm
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A few weeks ago
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cats16
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Feb 27, 4:17pm
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Well...
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Glum
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Feb 27, 6:39pm
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let me rephrase that... actually....
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swordwhale
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Feb 27, 4:28pm
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My love/hate things
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Súlimë
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Feb 27, 7:28am
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but then I could not take my grandson
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mefansmum
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Feb 28, 4:43am
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My thoughts
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Glum
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Feb 27, 9:55am
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You're not alone on this :)
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Súlimë
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Feb 28, 6:33am
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I didn´t hate anything :)
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Marionette
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Feb 27, 10:09pm
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"first Thorin's death"
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Hamfast of Gamwich
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Feb 27, 10:19pm
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Thorin's first death
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Marionette
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Feb 27, 11:57pm
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This Forum
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JWPlatt
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Feb 28, 7:04am
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The same goes for the LOTR trilogy
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DanielLB
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Feb 28, 8:32am
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I have a similar feeling...
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Arannir
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Feb 28, 12:29pm
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My thoughts precisely
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Lusitano
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Feb 28, 4:56pm
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