Watched this tonight for the first time ever, out of the trilogy set. I quite liked it! Similar to the first movie it's a very fun ride once you accept the lighter tone compared to LotR and learn to ignore the CGI overload. I'm slowly but surely getting more used to CGI in general and liking more modern movies as a result. It's a shame the movie looks so digital and fake even when they're on location though.
Anyway, I had a good time. Legolas might be crazy overpowered but he's fun as hell to watch and the dialog with the dwarves and Bilbo is fast and entertaining. I think removed of any expectations based on the book or LotR trilogy this is a solid, fun fantasy film.
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