About The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

"The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" is a 2014 epic high-fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson. It is the third and final installment in the three-part film adaptation based on the novel "The Hobbit" by English author J.R.R. Tolkien. The story continues from the previous movie "The Desolation of Smaug", with the dragon Smaug wreaking havoc upon Lake-town. Following his death, the focus shifts to the conflict at the Lonely Mountain, where five armies clash over the accumulated treasure.

Making / Production

This film was shot concurrently with its prequels, "An Unexpected Journey" and "The Desolation of Smaug", in a production spanning two years. New Zealand served as the primary shooting location. The use of advanced technologies like 3D and High Frame Rate made production complex and challenging.

Actors

• Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins: The main protagonist, Freeman gives depth to his character, displaying courage and wit.
• Ian McKellen as Gandalf: McKellen persistently impresses with his portrayal of the wise wizard.
• Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield: Armitage perfectly portrays the descent into the dragon sickness and his subsequent redemption.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the only film in "The Hobbit" series for which Peter Jackson had full pre-production. The others were directed on short notice.
• Billy Boyd, who played Pippin in "The Lord of the Rings", sang the closing credits song.

Awards

"The Battle of the Five Armies" was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Sound Editing category, while also receiving nominations for various other awards.

Quotes

• "You have but one question to answer: how shall this day end?" - Thorin
• "I may be a burglar, but I like to think I'm an honest one." - Bilbo

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Last Goodbye" by Billy Boyd: This song serves as the film's end credits song, echoing an emotional farewell.
• "Ironfoot" by Howard Shore: A powerful melody that is synonymous with the resilience and the unyielding nature of the Dwarves.