Sign up for Rotten Tomatoes
Rate movies & TV and see your friends' ratings
Get recommendations personalized for you
Join the discussion with other movie buffs
By clicking “Sign up”, I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Sign up with Facebook
or sign up with email
Already have an account? Log in here
Sign up with Email
Already have an account? Log in here
Log In to Rotten Tomatoes
-
Movies & DVDs
Certified Fresh Picks
-
TV
Certified Fresh Pick
- News
- Trending on RT
- Frozen 2
- Cinderella
- Critics Consensus
- Method Man's Five Faves
News and More
-
Total Recall: Peter Jackson's Middle-Earth Movies
After billions in sales, hours of adventures, and more than a decade of work, Peter Jackson's double-trilogy adaptation of author J.R.R. Tolkien's classic Lord of the Rings and Hobbit books is finally concluded, and now that critics have weighed in on all six films, it's time to look back and see how The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies stacks up against its predecessors. With that in mind, we present an updated list of Jackson's Middle-earth saga that includes his most recent epic, fresh off of a $90 million debut in the US. What did you think of The Battle of the Five Armies, and how do you feel about its place on the list?
-
Video: Orlando Bloom Is a Terrible Wingman
Legolas' most memorable trait in The Lord of the Rings series is his incredible hair that swishes perfectly as he shoots arrows at his foes. In The Hobbit films, and most recentlyThe Battle of Five Armies, he paints a slightly different picture of himself as a man who will happily get in the way of anyone trying to romance his girl. When Grae Drake points this out, Orlando Bloom is confused, and gets straightened out by Evangeline Lilly.
The trio and the rest of the cast, including Richard Armitage, Martin Freeman, and Luke Evans, also reveal what mementos they took from set (emotional and otherwise), how Armitage's circus skills aided him in his Middle Earth journey.
In honor of the magical Arkenstone, Grae asks the cast what they yearn for that eludes them.
-
24 Legendary Fantasy Movie Posters
-
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies American Red Carpet
-
Red Carpet Roundup: The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies Edition
-
Watching Series: We Revisit The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Movies
In anticipation of the upcoming release of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, we here at RT decided to take a look back at the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the first two films of the Hobbit trilogy. Our latest installment covers The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, which editors Tim Ryan and Ryan Fujitani rewatched for some fresh perspective.
-
Peter Jackson's 10 Best Movies
No surprises here, folks -- other movies are coming out this week, but it's really all about The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, and when it came time to figure out who would be the focus of our list, there was only one choice. Yes, we're talking about Peter Jackson, the director whose final(?) venture to Middle-earth is one of 2014's most eagerly awaited sequels -- and whose filmography is about so, so much more than hobbits and orcs. From gory comedies to vulgar puppets and beyond, Jackson has displayed one of the most artfully wandering spirits in Hollywood over the course of his career, and it's high time we took a look at the critical highlights. Get ready for Total Recall!
-
The Hobbit Character Guide
The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies brings back plenty of familiar faces to the big screen. This character guide will show you the major players in this latest adventure in Middle Earth.
-
Best Fantasy Films
The 50 best-reviewed fantasy films as sorted by Tomatometer.
-
Here Be Dragons
-
24 Frames: Precious Memories
-
24 Frames: For Your Elf
-
Watching Series: The Animated Lord of the Rings Trilogy
I watched the last movie of the animated Lord of the Rings trilogy first for this article. This was done out of practicality -- The Return of the King DVD was the first used copy I found in the area -- and also to attempt recreating the '80s home movie experience. People who were kids in that decade know the scenario: your parents come home in the evening, one of them grabbing a random VHS from the rental store. The Return of the King is exactly the kind of tape ol' pops would have brought home to his kids, whenever he could remember that he'd already checked out Encino Man a million times before. You have no choice but to watch whatever makes it way to your home.
-
Video: Mordor - Your Next Vacation Destination
Taking your family on a vacation to Fiji is so 2011. When you're tired of life in the Shire, and you're ready for a first-class adventure for kids and adults alike, pack your bags and come to Mordor. This travelogue shows Mordor as it really is--full of fun, excitement, romance, and a great gift shop.
-
Video: Luke Evans Relives Breaking Weta Props
Bard the Bowman (Luke Evans) relives breaking important Weta props while shooting The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. He shares the coolest thing he saw in their workshop, and where he wants to be immortalized.
-
Video: Benedict Cumberbatch Says Smaug is Like a Mermaid
Benedict Cumberbatch discusses his process in creating the fearsome dragon Smaug...and relates him to a mermaid.
-
Video: Martin Freeman Wears Slippers While Filming
Martin Freeman, aka Bilbo Baggins, smashes the fourth wall into smithereens as he reveals what it was like to shoot a beautiful, iconic moment from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. He also discusses what he covets in his real life...but don't think of asking him what his favorite record is.
-
Video: Richard Armitage Confesses What Peter Jackson is Really Like
The Dwarf King, played by Richard Armitage, confesses that his beloved director has an ornery streak when it comes to shooting his films. He also talks about dreaming as Thorin and the weight of your family's past.
-
Video: Evangeline Lilly Would Rather be Dangerous Than Wise
Evangeline Lilly plays fearless warrior elf Tauriel in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Apparently she is not concerned with other characters slamming her Woodland Elf kind. She talks to Grae Drake about the hard time she had moving like an elf, and what she covets most.
-
Red Carpet Roundup: The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug Edition
-
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey US Premiere
-
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey World Premiere
More Guides
Best Christmas Movies
The 25 best movies for the holiday!
The Hobbit Character Guide
The major players in the latest adventure in Middle Earth.
Holiday Movie Scorecard 2014
We rank the major holiday releases by Tomatometer