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   From: g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies   
      
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     Tahiri  wrote:   
   > Am I first? I have seen the film and overall I liked it. I am not a writer   
   > so I shan't attempt a proper review just thoughts that occurr to me.   
      
   I liked it as well, overall.   
      
   > Back story gets told at mealtimes and in camp. Azog did not die, he   
   > recovered from his wounds. It jarred at first but it slims down the cast   
   > list.   
      
   I did not really like that Azog was 1) made an Orc and 2) made into a   
   mini supervillain, but that's ok; it did mean there was a bit more real   
   conflict and danger in the first art of the story.   
      
   > Bombur reminds me off a cross between Obelix and Vitalstatistix. It   
   > spoilt the Tolkien ambience for me a little and I would rather not see   
   > too much of him in the next parts.   
      
   Well, Bombur was a bit comical in the book as well, if I recall.   
      
   > Kili is far too good looking for a dwarf.   
      
   Heh, he does look a little too elvish.   
      
   > They missed out a couple of the riddles!!   
      
   Yes, at least two, but it seemed like maybe more. I haven't pulled out   
   the book to check.   
      
   I did love the whole scene with Gollum. It was the high-point of the   
   movie for me.   
      
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