The Most Emotional Scene in the Battle of the Five Armies
“I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life” (Corazon Aquino). Sometimes the most emotional scene from a movie comes from something other than death. Death is a universal thing, since, everyone dies. Yet, not every death is noteworthy. Many times someone’s death is only remembered by family members and even then, as time passes, they start to forget and live each day normally.
Have you ever noticed that movies always try to make a character’s death emotional? In the Harry Potter series, Harry’s death was meant to make viewers feel the emotional toll of losing someone. Even though, the audience never met Harry in person, his death brought many tears. It was as if the viewer’s friend or family member had died. To create these emotions, the actors and director had to understand what makes someone sad.
What really causes sadness? A baby doesn’t cry because someone has died. The baby cries because they’re hungry, want attention, or need a diaper change. A teenager may cry because they had an argument with a friend or broke up with a boyfriend/girlfriend. An adult may cry because they hurt themselves and broke a bone. Sadness comes in many types and forms, creating a world full of unfortunate events.
In the Hobbit: the Battle of the Five Armies, the saddest scene didn’t come from Fili or Kili’s death. Even Thorin Oakenshield’s death didn’t cause the piercing pain and feelings a viewer gets when exposed to sadness. Yes, these scenes are sad, but another scene brought more of an emotional response to the viewer.
In the video, we see the scene where Smaug’s death occurs. The death of the fire-breathing dragon is not the part that is sad. Smaug’s death, to some, is a sign of hope since the protagonists fighting for their lives and quest are threatened by him. The scene shows another side of what is expected for an emotional response. The music cuts through as the scene is burning and two characters stand up against all odds. Bard and Bain are the sadness in the film. Watch as Bard uses his son, knowing their chances of success is little to none, as an anchor for the last remaining black arrow.
Pay attention to the acting done by John Bell (Bain), Luke Evans (Bard the Bowman), and Benedict Cumberbatch (Smaug) as the scene unfolds. Listen to the screams of the villagers as their town burns. Observe the scenery. Notice the colors used around each of the characters and then listen to the music in the background.
Now watch the video and pay attention to each important detail described above. How does this scene make you feel? Does the scene have the same effect as a character dying? Is the scene the most emotional and sad?
Even though, death is almost always associated with sadness, sometimes a character's bravery has a more profound effect on the audience.
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