A Satisfying Conclusion to an Epic Adventure

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2016)

In the third and final part of "The Hobbit" trilogy, Bilbo Baggins and the Dwarfs finally achieve the goal of taking control of the Lonely Mountain. Once the dragon is dead, Thorin faces an even worse enemy... his own greed. When Thorin refuses to compensate the humans of Lakeside or to return the white gems to the Elves, hostilities are all but certain. Bilbo Baggins does what he can to defuse the situation.
Fans of the novel will not be disappointed by this film. People who had been awaiting a live action version of "The Hobbit" after seeing the 1977 animated version will be well rewarded for their patience. After seeing this final film in "The Hobbit" trilogy, audiences will also want to see the films of the earlier "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
In this film, the story reaches a very satisfying climax. Performances by the cast are perfect; and, the characters are always colorful and engaging. The battle sequences are intense. This third film concludes "The Hobbit" trilogy, which is arguably the best screen adaption ever made of J. R. R. Tolkien's novel. This film is highly recommended.