The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, inspired by the writings of Tolkien. hasn't remained true to the original from the beginning, so as long as we are not expecting it to, then all will be well.

The third epic adventure “The five Armies” was visually stunning and well worth the wait. Small details from make up, costumes, set design, superbly cast heroes and amazing effects gave rise to this masterpiece.

Bard, played by the handsome Luke Evans leads the humans after defeating Smaug with an arrow. Unfortunately Smaug crash lands destroying everything leaving the people of Laketown homeless.

Orlando Bloom appears as Legolas the elf along side Tauriel played by beautiful actress Evangeline Lilly who had fallen in love with  handsome dwarf Kili (Aiden Turner).

 Now Dwarves are not usually known for their good looks and are usually rather quirky in appearance  Thorin Oakensheild played by Richard Armitage had smoldering blue eyes and a deep powerful voice in keeping with a legendary leader.

If you dislike violence, may-be this film isn't for you However there isn't too much blood and gore it's an edge of the seat battle. Heroes skilfully smash up Orks avoiding their own ill fate at the same time. There are moments of laughter and moments of welling up. Not everyone gets out alive but I won't say too much on that. Some may argue that Legolas running up falling rocks is a little absurd but we have to then remind ourselves that he isn't a mere mortal.

Thorin's cousin Dain (Billy Conolly) appears just on time with an Army of dwarves, a bad attitude and a very distinct Scottish accent.

Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) the actual main character and only Hobbit in all of this is extremely brave as he is watched over by the wise Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen),

It ends in such a way that it leads you into the next generation made previously some years ago. I recall Star Wars doing much the same thing but it worked well for the fans who just couldn't get enough of it.

There are films you like to see once, films you think you could sit through again and there are the ones you want to own. This is definitely one for my collection although with swift advancing technology I have no idea in what format but I will have the whole collection on my shelf in years to come from the Hobbit through to The Lord of The Rings.

Another Beautifully shot epic fantasy.

Watch the trailer below