Another downfall to the movies is the method in which they are set up and narrated. The book is supposed to originally be written by Bilbo but what the reader comprehends is Tolkien’s translation of Bilbo’s escapades. In this style of narration the reader does get some additional observations from the narrator that not only enhance the story but furthermore give indications of foreshadowing. In the movies though it is Bilbo narrating the story as he writes it. While …show more content…
One of which is Bilbo’s encounter with Smaug. Jackson made Smaug sly and clever also keeping true to the dialogue in the book. The acting on both parts of Smaug and Bilbo highlights how intimidating and truly magnificent, and terrifying the dragon is. Conversely, it also shows Bilbo’s character and how brave he is in this situation, but also how terrified he is. Due to this juxtaposition, the particular scene was done very well and it does the book justice; it encapsulates the terror, tension, and the intimidation that the scene is really