When The Battle of the Five Armies hit theaters in 2014, many fans felt the 144-minute runtime left some story beats on the cutting room floor. The , however, adds 20 minutes of new footage , bringing the total runtime to 164 minutes.
Unlike the theatrical PG-13 version, the Extended Edition earned an . This is primarily due to the heightened intensity of the battle sequences.
The Extended Edition provides much-needed closure. We see the , a somber and beautiful scene where the Arkenstone is finally placed upon Thorin’s chest. It also clarifies the transition of power in Erebor, with Dain being crowned King Under the Mountain. 4. Technical Specs: High Quality vs. Streaming
One of the biggest complaints about the theatrical cut was the lack of screen time for certain characters.
In the Extended Cut, we see more of the skin-changer in action. His drop from the eagles and subsequent transformation into a bear is more fleshed out, showing him absolutely tearing through the Orc ranks.
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