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Their review finally circled back to the audience's expectations for a Tolkien adaptation. They contended that the film, despite having promising ideas, failed to capture the spirit of J.R.R. Tolkien’s intricately woven tales and characters, instead opting for modern tropes that feel out of place in a world as robust as Middle-earth.

The Verdict

In summary, Tony and Elv arrived firmly at the conclusion that the new adaptation, while possessing some merits, ultimately resulted in a mixed package with mediocrity resting at its core. They assigned it a modest score of 5 out of 10, signifying that while it is watchable, it does not deliver on the promise of epic storytelling and character depth that long-time fans might expect.