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'The War of the Rohirrim' Does One Thing Better Than 'The Hobbit'

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The prequel to 'The Lord of the Rings' raises the stakes, delivering a standalone epic that outshines the divisive 'Hobbit' trilogy.

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Director Kenji Kamiyama puts a fresh spin on Tolkien's world, crafting a character-driven tale that explores the rarely-seen Rohirrim culture.
Early reviews praise the film's stunning visuals, including jaw-dropping battle sequences that put 'The Hobbit's' VFX to shame.

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Kenji Kamiyama, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

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