Review Detail
9.7 77 10
(Updated: December 18, 2022)
Overall rating
9.6
Audio/Video Quality
9.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
9.0
Enjoyment
10.0
Makes the Hobbit Fun Again! The Battle of the 5 Edits offers a concise yet highly entertaining story and almost nothing is missing. I really loved the serialized approach which splits the story into bite-sized essential pieces. The editing is perfect, and I found the medium quality video looked very acceptable on my 65" OLED tv.
I watched the bonus extras as well, but aside from a preference for the alternative first episode (only because it includes the "Blunt the Knives" song,) I felt the 5 cuts were just about perfect. In fact, after watching the separate stand-alone piece on the White Council (episode 4.5,) I realized how completely unessential that story line is, in my opinion. I'm glad Stromboli Bones offered it as bonus material rather than including it as a core episode.
My only critique is that a few extra minutes of backstory here and there would have been useful for continuity, especially if someone was watching this as their first viewing of the Hobbit.
Overall, one of the most entertaining edits I've seen!
I watched the bonus extras as well, but aside from a preference for the alternative first episode (only because it includes the "Blunt the Knives" song,) I felt the 5 cuts were just about perfect. In fact, after watching the separate stand-alone piece on the White Council (episode 4.5,) I realized how completely unessential that story line is, in my opinion. I'm glad Stromboli Bones offered it as bonus material rather than including it as a core episode.
My only critique is that a few extra minutes of backstory here and there would have been useful for continuity, especially if someone was watching this as their first viewing of the Hobbit.
Overall, one of the most entertaining edits I've seen!
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
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