So who else has seen the movie already? I've seen it now twice actually, once with my family and once with my friend. It's quite the epic movie, with amazing screens of the expanses of middle-earth, epic special effects, battles and other moments, and a gripping story. The only minor gripe I had with it was that it seemed a bit more children friendly than "The Lord of the Rings" movies, and the huge cliffhanger.

I couldn't tell you right now if it's up there with the "Lord of the Rings" Trilogy or not (or at least the first and maybe the second part), after my first watch I probably would have told you it isn't as good, but since I enjoyed the movie a little more the second time I watched it (I realized the awesomeness of the bad orc king Azog during my second time through) I couldn't tell you anymore, but anyhow, I'm really excited for the second and the third part. Too bad the second part is not out until the end of next year, the 13th December to be accurate.