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This is so far my favorite version of the movie. It is put together expertly. While i enjoy the theatrical cut and wasn't that bothered by the sillier stuff, because i accepted that the Hobbit is lighter and more oriented towards a younger audience than lotr. It always felt to me like watching the extended cut, which is why i assume they couldn't add much running time to the actual extended version. This edit brings the movie down to a more appropriate running time, while also making it feel more mature. And importantly it doesn't feel rushed, its a journey not a sprint.