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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: I Was Disgusted By This Plot
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In this episode of A Lost Plot, host Maverick and guests Philip Dudt and Jared Stonefield delve into the third installment of The Hobbit, The Battle of the Five Armies.
They share their initial impressions, ratings, and thoughts on the film's opening scene, the climax involving Smaug, and the battle with Sauron. The conversation explores the film's narrative structure, character development, and connections to the larger lore of Tolkien's universe, ultimately questioning the effectiveness of the trilogy format.
The discussion highlights the themes of loyalty, pride, and the burden of kingship, as well as the cinematic challenges of depicting epic battles like the Battle of the Five Armies. They express disappointment in the execution of pivotal moments, especially the deaths of key characters, and discuss the missed opportunity of a significant funeral scene.
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Highlights:
0:00 'The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies' Introduction
6:27 Smaug Attacks Laketown
22:05 Battle of Dul Guldur
34:41 Bilbo and Thorin's Portrayal in This Film
43:30 Thranduil's Character Falls Apart
45:16 The Battle
52:54 Azog v. Dwarves
1:05:35 Tauriel Is Trash
1:12:43 Parting Thoughts
1:14:40 Lasting Impact of The Battle of the Five Armies
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