For fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, the Extended Editions of Peter Jackson’s films have always been the definitive way to experience the story. While the theatrical cut of The Battle of the Five Armies was a relentless spectacle of war, the Extended Edition (now widely available on streaming platforms) slows the pace just enough to add the emotional weight and character depth that many felt was missing from the initial release.

Para los fans de la trilogía original de El Señor de los Anillos , ver la muerte de Thorin con el desarrollo completo, junto con las referencias cruzadas a la Comunidad del Anillo (incluyendo la escena de Legolas recibiendo la orden de ir a buscar a Strider), es un regalo que justifica cada minuto extra.

: The "Attack on Dol Guldur" is expanded, showing more of Galadriel and Saruman's power, and Gandalf is shown receiving his new staff from Radagast, better connecting the film to The Lord of the Rings . Critical Consensus