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Every Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Movie, Ranked

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Every Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Movie, Ranked


Peter Jackson’s two film trilogies set in Middle-earth have become classics in their own right, and fans still love them years later. Every fan has their favorite of the group. Over the course of six films and a solid day of Tolkien content to explore, everyone can find something to fall in love with. That being said, some of these films are better quality than others. Whether due to the story content depicted or the absolutely singular acting presented, there is a hierarchy according to which films are better than others.

Keep in mind, however, that this is in no way a detractor for any of the films. Each of them has something wonderful to offer as forces of the good fight against the forces of Sauron. From fantastical settings to terrifying enemies to struggles with one’s own inner darkness, every film in Lord of the Rings the franchise has something for everyone.

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The Battle of the Five Armies brought out the best (and worst) of Peter Jackson

By far the weakest of Peter Jackson’s films, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies suffered from production issues during its filming, and even then the film itself had the difficult task of filming events that were only briefly examined in the source material. Pairing this with storylines that never happened, like the incredibly brief romance between Tauriel and Kili (which was problematic because they had known each other for less than a few hours together), the result was that the film was far too long with a difficult period. tell a meaningful story.

That being said, the performance of the actors in this final film was phenomenal. In the wake of Smaug’s disappearance, someone had to step up to become the major antagonist of the film. Although this role technically belonged to Azog, Thorin Oakenshield actually did a much better job as a compelling villain because fans knew he wasn’t of sound mind. Watching him face his own inner weaknesses and then letting them become the king his people needed was an emotional adventure that left many proud of his personal growth and heartbroken that they would never see his people rebuild their kingdom.

5

An unexpected journey revived the franchise

Gandalf and Bilbo in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: an unexpected journey brought fans back to Middle Earth after years without it. Using other Tolkien books set in the world, fans got a glimpse of the events leading up to the War of the Ring. Instead of Frodo Baggins being the protagonist, they got to see how Bilbo Baggins, wonderfully played by the always talented Martin Freeman, became known for his adventure beyond the Shire. Although a transition for some fans, familiar faces such as Gandalf and Elrond have appeared to bridge the gap between the two trilogies. That, and it was easy to endear yourself to the dwarves, each with their own personality and skills.

Samwise Gamgee crouching next to Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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The downside of the film is that it is the first in a trilogy that some consider unnecessary. The Hobbit was one book and dividing it into three parts resulted in bloated plots. Worse yet, it changed the story for the sake of drama. This is best illustrated in the film’s antagonist: Azog the Defiler. Although he is a canon character in the books, he died long before the events of the film, with his son Bolg taking over and posing a major problem for Bilbo and the Dwarves. This was just one of many additions to the films that fans would take umbrage with.

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The Desolation of Smaug brought one of Tolkien’s best characters to life

Bilbo stands before Smaug and his gold in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Hands down the best thing about The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was the true dragon himself. Her performance, directed by Benedict Cumberbatch, received critical acclaim for her movements and vocals. Smaug’s animation in the films is still considered one of the best seen on the big screen to date. Something the last great dragon of Middle-earth deserved. Smaug’s portrayal was captivating to watch, both terrifying and seductive. If there’s one criticism to be made of him, it’s that he didn’t get more screen time.

Of course, there are other aspects of the film that deserve praise. Bilbo’s adventures, or more accurately his shenanigans, as he and the dwarves made their way to the Lonely Mountain were a joy to watch. It really brought back memories of the original trilogy to see how they overcame threats that were much bigger than they were. Whether it was being trapped by the spiders of Mirkwood, escaping from the elves, or even sneaking into a house through its toilet, there wasn’t a time when they didn’t captured the adventurous spirit these films are known for.

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The Two Towers stands above all The Hobbit films

Although it is the lowest rated of the original trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers remains an essential cinematic performance. The film places its heroes in the background, with the Fellowship separated from each other and left in a desperate situation. Sauron’s forces appear to be on the verge of total victory, not only raising an army of considerable proportions, but also corrupting the human kingdom of Rohan. As this happens, Frodo and Sam come into contact with Gollum for the first time, thus beginning a very strained relationship as Gollum fights against the Ring’s influence over him.

Each of the characters is fascinating to watch, with their own narratives that drive the story forward and ultimately give viewers hope that victory is possible. It reminds us that even in the darkest times, as long as there are loyal friends nearby and with a little determination, no problem is impossible to solve. That, and the film’s darker tone compared to the first, reinforces the idea that the end of days is fast approaching for Middle-earth and leaves fans salivating for more once the film’s epic battle is over.

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The Fellowship of the Ring changed cinema forever

The Council of Elrond is gathered in a large circle in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

The Fellowship of the Ring is the film that started it all; With that in mind, this entry into the world of Middle-earth is beautiful to behold and a testament to the respect and love the film’s producers have for the source material. Seeing Frodo leave the safe and lovely environment of the Shire to quickly do the right thing makes him a hero worth rooting for, even if he can barely do anything to protect himself from the dark forces who pursue him.

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Part of the film’s appeal is how it balances the beauty of Tolkien’s world with the horrors within it. Anyone who just loved the breathtaking look of the Shire will be equally captivated and disturbed by the Nazgul. Another thing that rarely gets much attention is how the film did its best to convey the enormous amount of lore that led to this point in Middle-earth’s history, managing to balance the demonstration and storytelling to an admirable degree. Of course, for any creation based on an extremely detailed world, there had to be a lot of verbal exposition, but somehow it ended up elevating the film.

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The Return of the King ended the perfect trilogy

As the Fellowship of the Ring enacts their plans to take on Sauron’s forces, fans are left on the edge of their seats to see if they will be able to hold out long enough for Frodo and Sam to succeed in destroying the Ring and break the power of Sauron forever. This makes The return of the king a climactic ending with epic battles and thrills that bring its characters to the conclusion of their respective arcs. What makes it even better is that the film doesn’t shy away from the consequences of its war.

Those who participated in the war against Sauron were changed forever, Frodo most of all. Some became kings, others became dear friends, and in Frodo’s case he had to leave his homeland to heal from the wounds he had suffered, both physical and emotional. It creates this triumphant, yet bittersweet feeling, as fans are left to think about how people, even the most humble, can save the world, but there is always a cost to doing the right thing.

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