Laketown has me wondering if the far right is accusing Bard of being a Socialist. I like it. Thumbs up. I also really like that whatsamajig crossbow thing on the roof, and the black arrow being a badass crossbow bolt instead. That makes more sense to me.
I wouldn't doubt it, given everything they manage to twist into politics. But I'm not looking. I, too, think the crossbow bolt works, especially for a movie.
These shenannigans went on for what felt like a good half hour. Now I was prepared to accept over-the-top action sequences, but this was just ridiculous. If they wanted the Dwarves to have dramatic interactions with Smuag before he flies off to incinerate Laketown, that's understandable, but--all that? Unfortunately, that interminable sequence just left me relieved when the movie ended.
Yes! Knowing the book, knowing that Laketown was coming-- that fight sequence had me figuratively tapping my feet waiting for it to end. (Plus, the whole wheelbarrow molten gold surfing? Talk about breaking my suspension of disbelief; Thorin would've burned to a crisp.)
Oh no don't do it don't turn into an eyeball oh god--oh wait, you're turning into--what the crap is that? Boy am I glad I'm not seeing this in 3D--OMG you've turned into fiery demonic nesting dolls!
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I wouldn't doubt it, given everything they manage to twist into politics. But I'm not looking. I, too, think the crossbow bolt works, especially for a movie.
These shenannigans went on for what felt like a good half hour. Now I was prepared to accept over-the-top action sequences, but this was just ridiculous. If they wanted the Dwarves to have dramatic interactions with Smuag before he flies off to incinerate Laketown, that's understandable, but--all that? Unfortunately, that interminable sequence just left me relieved when the movie ended.
Yes! Knowing the book, knowing that Laketown was coming-- that fight sequence had me figuratively tapping my feet waiting for it to end. (Plus, the whole wheelbarrow molten gold surfing? Talk about breaking my suspension of disbelief; Thorin would've burned to a crisp.)
Oh no don't do it don't turn into an eyeball oh god--oh wait, you're turning into--what the crap is that? Boy am I glad I'm not seeing this in 3D--OMG you've turned into fiery demonic nesting dolls!
Demonic nesting dolls! That's it!