Some of his technique has improved, but his success on The Lord of the Rings was largely due to on-set improvisation and in-camera effects work. One marked difference is that Jackson has slipped as a practical filmmaker. The source material for The Hobbit is less serious, the narrative less dour, and Jackson's latter trilogy is decidedly more upbeat than its predecessor. This trilogy does not quite resonate like The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and that is OK. There is a lot to like about the world building, characters and technical achievements on screen. Jackson's work here is, of course, impressive. But the malaise has now set in, particularly with this extended cut of the final part, The Battle of the Five Armies. Some fans suggested the narrative could easily have been told in one setting, but I resisted joining their cries. Tolkien's story should have been two shorter films. Until now I resisted jumping on the bandwagon to complain that this screen adaptation of J. Reaching the finish line of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit Trilogy is an accomplishment for both viewer and director. Click an image to view Blu-ray screenshot with 1080p resolution.
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