- Released on December 10, 2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is the thrilling conclusion to Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy adventure series, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved novel. This film picks up exactly where the previous installment, The Desolation of Smaug, left off, with our heroes facing new challenges and adversaries.
At the heart of the story are the characters of Bilbo Baggins, played by Martin Freeman, and Gandalf the Grey, portrayed by Ian McKellen. Bilbo, a hobbit who craves the comfort of his peaceful life in the Shire, finds himself drawn into an incredible journey filled with danger and excitement. Along the way, he befriends a group of dwarves, led by the charismatic Thorin Oakenshield, who seek to reclaim their ancestral home and treasure from the dragon Smaug. Meanwhile, Gandalf, a wise and powerful wizard, serves as a mentor and guide to Bilbo, helping him navigate the perils of Middle-earth and fulfill his destiny.
In this final chapter of the trilogy, Bilbo and the dwarves face a new threat as they try to defend Erebor’s mountain of treasure from those who claim it as their own. The men of the ruined Laketown, led by Bard the Bowman, seek compensation for the destruction caused by Smaug, while the elves of Mirkwood, led by Thranduil, desire a share of the treasure for their own purposes. As these three groups squabble over the spoils, an even greater danger looms on the horizon: an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler, who seeks revenge on Thorin and the destruction of Erebor. Meanwhile, the dark lord Sauron continues to rise in power, setting the stage for the events of The Lord of the Rings. With so much at stake, the fate of Middle-earth rests in the hands of Bilbo and his unlikely allies, as they must unite to face their common enemy and secure a peaceful future for all.
Full Cast of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Ian McKellen
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