I feel like the epic scope of the LOTR trilogy returned in this one. This one is action packed with action. The opening with Thorin and Gandalf was dope.

However, I wanted this shit to be over half way through cause a lot shit that was put in this just felt like padding to the runtime. All that shit with Evangeline Lily is unnecessary. Don't get me wrong it's cool and all and I like her character a lot it just felt unneeded. Same with Leogolas was get to do plenty of cool Leogolas shit, but then it gets tired after a while. I do like the shit they added with Gandalf and the White Council in Dol Guldur. The eye tripped me out. You'll know it when you see it.

And Smaug. Sweet baby Jesus Smaug. So much detail and attention. And props to Benedict Cumberbatch for that performance.

Also, as much as I loved all the action scenes, the shit got repetitive and ran on for little too long.

With all that said shit had one of the worst cliffhangers in history. Like the shit just literally stopped.

Also, this shit could've easily been wrapped up in this film and everyone agreed with me on that. Plus, I still can't get over the Star War prequel-itis where everything is CGI. I miss the minatures and more practical parts from LOTR.

Now I just wanna say I didn't hate this shit. I really enjoyed it. But, it just seemed like we could've ended the shit here to be honest.

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America from 9:00 on: https://youtu.be/GUwLCQU10KQ