I was more than excited to see this movie at the midnight release, and for the most part was not disappointed. The music was wonderful, to the point I went out to buy the soundtrack right after the movie was finished. Acting was flawless, which was to be expected. At no point in the movie did I feel that I was not completely immersed. No acting flaws, no costume mishaps, all of it was very well done.

My only gripes were few, and seem to have been touched on before by others. Azog, seemed out of place in the movie. Not the character but the way he was done. Whether it was CG or partial CG it seemed too cartoony to me. Where as everyone else was very realistic, even most of the other Orcs, even the large trolls, he was... lacking. Also, I saw the 2D because I get motion sickness easily, and the only other issue I had was a lot of the pan, zooms, and camera work. Though it was fine most of the time, there were a few moments I had to look away for fear of being sick.

Overall I would give the movie an A. Not a solid A+ But very close.

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