![]() ![]() ![]() Once at edge of the dark, enchanted forest, the plot suddenly thickens, leading Gandalf (Ian McKellen donning the gray hat and robe once more) on a quest of his own to the tombs of the Nazgûl. Of course, his purpose is simply to set Thorin and his company back on the right path to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the fire-breathing dragon Smaug, but he does so by leading them into Mirkwood. Little characteristics, like when he pours milk without looking at the cup, bring the creature to life and make him a memorable addition to the franchise. Still, he imbues and establishes an air of mystery to the plot, talking in a somber tone about his race of people, generating some well-earned sympathy. The shapeshifting giant, who's only ever seen changing into a bear, is a bit of CGI clumsiness, not blending all that well with the live-action characters. And while this follow-up plays out like a bridge to the third and final installment, the movie is better executed and makes excellent use of its 161-minute runtime.Īt the start, as this guild of little people continues running away from Azog and his Orc party, Jackson and his team immediately appease the devoted fandom with the appearance of Beorn (Mikael Persbrandt). It's not that the first movie was all that bad as much as it felt overlong and largely uneventful, an obvious setup for this sequel. This next chapter in the epic-fantasy trilogy based on one book is an unexpected improvement over its predecessor, introducing a few new characters - as far as the original source is concerned - while still managing to stay faithful to Tolkien's vision. ![]() Picking up soon after the events of 'An Unexpected Journey,' Peter Jackson takes moviegoers and Tolkien fans back to Middle-earth for another adventure in the company of dwarves, a wizard, and a mostly reluctant but observant hobbit. ![]()
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