What is everybody's problem with this film?!

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 2014)

Firstly, I want to say this film developed its characters exceptionally well with stellar performances by Freeman and Armitage. Okay, the film didn't exactly follow the book but where would the creativity be if it did? This film was an incredibly fitting end for the trilogy and the deaths of certain characters really tugged on the heartstrings. The effects were stunning with a large use of CGI; many reviews state the film was a "disappointment" yet this isn't justified. This film defines Peter Jackson and his ability to turn a beautiful book into a beautiful movie. So just enjoy the Battle of the Five armies for what it is: exceptional.