Mixed opinions

Rating: 6/10 (27 December 2013)

Jist
Pros: - Excellent VFX - Amazing locations/sets at which the scenes have been shot (Don't know about others but I especially admire the cinematography of Dol Guldur - Created an increasing curiosity to watch the final part of the series.
Cons: - Poor character development (Major let down of the movie) - Story kind of dragged with unwanted scenes (Could have replaced with more meaningful and relevant scenes based on Tolkien's books) - Usage of the word "Mutant" in a movie like this... really? - Fans of Legolas will feel a contradiction between his character in this movie and the one you saw in LOTR.
Overall, just short a "must watch" movie. The suspense that was created at the end of the movie was very similar to the one that was created at the end of "Matrix Reloaded"... Gets the audience thinking there's more to come when they suddenly bring in the ending credits ! :)