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Created Jan 04, 2014 05:10PM PST • Edited Jan 04, 2014 05:10PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Great 4.0

   As Wick pointed out in his review, DOS is all about the Elves – despite considerable participation from the Dwarves and the Dragon. Orlando Bloom (Legolas) and Evangeline Lilly (Tauriel) tower (literally and figuratively) above the rest. Even the not-quite-Kingly Richard Armitage (Thorin Oakenshield). Tons of action that you’ve come to expect from Peter Jackson, and I think even more consistent action in DOS which easily gets you through the long movie. Add to that,the return of your favorite hobbit Martin Freeman (Bilbo Baggins) and Ian McKellen’s (Gandalf) keep things warmly familiar. The biggest complaint I have about this series in general is splitting a small-ish book in to 3 movies – but my annoyance is subsiding as the enjoyment of being immersed on Tolkein takes over.

4. Acting

   Great 4.0

5. Male Stars Great 4.0

6. Female Stars Great 4.0

7. Female Costars Great 4.0

8. Male Costars Great 4.0

10. Film

    Great 4.0

11. Direction Great 4.0

12. Play Great 4.0

13. Music Great 4.0

14. Visuals Great 4.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 1.6

17. Sex Titillating 1.6

18. Violence Fierce 1.6

19. Rudeness Salty 1.6

21. Reality

    Fantasy 4.1

22. Circumstantial Fantasy 4.1

23. Biological Fantasy 4.1

24. Physical Fantasy 4.1