A Charming End to the Hobbit Trilogy

Rating: 7/10 (20 December 2014)

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies continues where the Desolation of Smaug left off. It uses some of the best modern technology available to create some really fun, entertaining, and over the top action scenes. In this movie, friendships are measured, alliances are forged, and grievances are opened, as the tension builds up to a final battle, and conclusion.
In this movie, the role of the dwarfs, with the exception of Thorin, diminish. This gives Thorin's character, (played by Richard Armitage), a chance to shine as a dark, brooding king consumed by greed, conflicted with loyalties, and losing his mind. This wouldn't be a Hobbit movie without Bilbo, (played by Martin Freeman). The quirkiness, appeal, and charm of the movie rests with Bilbo, and he has many great on screen moments.The crux of the movie is in the battle of the five armies, and the CGI parts of the film are filled with great detail, and set an epic atmosphere unmatched by the other two films.
As a fan of the Hobbit Trilogy, the final movie, isn't really a disappointment. It wraps up all the story arcs, leaving all questions answered. Though it doesn't match my expectations for being a great movie, it is a good popcorn action flick, and should be seen in IMAX 3D. If you are looking for a great, grand concluding film which matches the other Lord of the Ring films, you might be disappointed. But if you are looking for an entertaining conclusion to the Hobbit trilogy you won't be disappointed.