Middle-earth gets a lackluster new animated chapter that fails to capture the magic of the original Lord of the Rings saga.
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Director Kenji Kamiyama's film delivers a muddled storyline and uninspired visuals, leaving audiences yearning for the grandeur of the live-action trilogy.
Despite featuring the iconic Helm's Deep battle, the movie struggles to stand out, with critic William Bibbiani describing it as only half as good as it deserves to be.
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Bilbo Baggins, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim