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The Battle of the Five Armies (2014): Film vs Book
Film · 2014 · Directed by Peter Jackson · Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage
About the film
The final film is dominated by one great battle over the mountain's treasure.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookThe book handles its climax in a few pages, while the film turns it into a large action piece with added characters.
Read or watch first?
The book is a short, clear read, so it makes a good companion to the films.
What the book gives you
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
A cheerful, imaginative adventure with dwarves, riddles and a dragon's hoard. It is the perfect doorway to Middle-earth and a story that feels like home.
Who will like it: Readers of every age who love adventure, dragons and a cozy hero who finds his courage.