By Nick Avradinis

Based on the popular novel ‘’The Hobbit’’, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the homonymous trilogy comes to an end with the third and last part, ‘’The Hobbit: Τhe Battle of the Five Armies’’. This trilogy is directly related to the ‘’Lord Of The Rings’’ (LOTR) trilogy. In detail, ‘’LOTR’’ was published in 2001, its first part, so as we can very easily see, even though ‘’LOTR’’ is the sequel of ‘’The Hobbit’’, the second one was published in 2012 for marketing reasons.

Millions of fans filled with exuberance when they learnt that their favorite film would be in cinema’s halls again. It was a director’s great move because he knew that the ‘’The Hobbit’’ already had many fans that would give their right arm to learn the story behind ‘’LOTR’s’’ exciting plot. As far as the last part of the trilogy is concerned, «The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies», brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug shows his enormous power and attacks the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. Obsessed above all else with his reclaimed treasure, Thorin sacrifices friendship and honor to take it as Bilbo attempts to make him see reason drive the Hobbit towards a desperate and dangerous choice. But there are even greater dangers ahead. Unseen by any but the Wizard Gandalf, the great enemy Sauron has sent forth legions of Orcs in a deathly attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As darkness rises on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide – unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends in the epic Battle of the Five Armies, as the future of Middle-earth hangs in the balance.

As you see, it is about a movie full of adventure and action with an exciting plot that will keep you in vigilance! A lot of great characters -played by famous actors- and strange creatures guarantee you an imaginary experience and a known end, or should I say a promising beginning…?

Actors: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Richard Armitage, Evangeline Lilly

Time: 144 min

IMDb score: 7,7

(By Gregory Kouverianos, Demeter Diamantopoulou & Vasilis Alexopoulos – A class)

“A Clockwork Orange” is one of the most classic science fiction films. Based on an Anthony Burgess’s novel, it has been written, produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick. There is no doubt that this film is one of the Kubrick’s highlights which has been nominated for four academy awards. Furthermore, it is considered to be one of the most thought-provoking, surrealistic films in the history of the seventh art.

Malcolm McDowell plays the role of an aggressive, amoral young man, who volunteers for an experimental, controversial therapy developed by the government in order to rehabilitate, after a difficult period in prison. However, the therapy has unexpected consequences.

The psychology, the law and the morality are the main themes of this exceptional artwork. The talented director, Stanley Kubrick manages to flesh out smoothly the main character, while ratchets up the tension all the time. Moreover, the young cast members give some unmemorable, outstanding performances which make the film one worldwide masterpiece What impressed us more, are the social and the political messages of the movie and its philosophical, left-wing characteristics. Finally, the music themes and the futuristic scenery are some other remarkable characteristics of the film.

To sum up, we wholeheartedly recommend this significant film and we certainly include it in the Kubrick’s highlights. However, the disturbing, violent and in many cases sensual scenes may make the film a bit annoying for the wide audience.