It’s an incredible shame, too, because Martin Freeman’s genial hobbit is far and away the highlight of these overstuffed films. He weaves in and out, but by and large, he’s invisible, as though he slipped on his precious ring. Where’s Bilbo in all of this? Good question. Unlike the dwarves, elves, and men, the orcs lust after only one thing: blood.
With Thorin so hellbent on keeping man and elf alike away from his riches, he’s completely unprepared when one-armed orc Azog and his army come marching upon the Lonely Mountain. Mad with power and obsessed with finding his treasure, Thorin proves himself to be a singularly minded and selfish fool, refusing to treat with Bard the Bowman and Thranduil of the Mirkwood, despite their attempts at diplomacy. All of it, save for the Arkenstone, the great gem that Thorin’s royal ancestors once held so dear. Much like anyone who comes into contact with the precious one ring, Thorin succumbs to the corruption of his reclaimed wealth now that he’s back in control of the lost city of Erebor, with all of its riches at his fingertips. Image used with permission by copyright holder
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