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Synopsis (from IMDB):
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, it tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg-a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm's Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Hera, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.
Thoughts
The first thing I noticed was how clean the animation. Visually this movie looks amazing. Some of the shots they did were pretty good. From a story perspective it felt like an extension of the original Lord of the Rings, more specifically The Two Towers film. The score is well done also and has a nostalgic feel to it. There is a lot to like here in my opinion. The cast and the voice acting is well done. The writing on the majority of characters is good. As an anime fan it feels like a 90s era anime with modern animation techniques which make the visuals pop even more. The action sequences are well done and even the tie ins that happen are done in a good way and make total sense in terms of the narrative.
The only real gripe I had was with the antagonist, Wulf. He seemed like a weak simp who was just mad that the girl he liked didn't like him back. That's a trope in Hollywood I really wish they would stop, just because it makes the villain just look weak and not interesting or compelling. Also, we don't spend that much time with him or his father to understand their side of why they had issue with the King of Rohan. Lastly, there are some things that are just way to predictable and it got to a point I knew what was going to happen before it happened.
For Parents
The movie is rated PG-13 for strong violence. While it is not gory there are some bloody scenes and battle scenes. There are characters that die, however, I will say its nothing that hasn't been depicted in any of the Lord of the Rings movies. The movie is paced well. I didn't feel a drag at all. The movie is a little over two hours but I didn't feel it all.
Final Thoughts
If you are a Lord of the Rings fan, you've probably already seen it. I think that this movie is great for fans of Tolkein's work. It expands the lore in an interesting way without stepping on the toes of what came before it. The action is great, the visuals are amazing and the score is well done. This movie gets a MATINEE from me, perfect afternoon movie. Have you seen The War of the Rohirrim? Leave a comment and let's talk about it. Thanks for reading if you like the blog please feel free to share it on your social media.
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