Balin (the moral compass) and Dwalin (the fierce warrior). The Brothers: Fili and Kili (the young, agile archers).
A dark dagger retrieved by Radagast from Dol Guldur. Behind-the-Scenes Technical Index Director: Peter Jackson
The internal conflict of a "Baggins" vs. a "Took." Mercy: The pivotal moment Bilbo chooses not to kill Gollum. the hobbit an unexpected journey index
Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro Cinematography: Andrew Lesnie
: The history of the Lonely Mountain and the coming of Smaug. Balin (the moral compass) and Dwalin (the fierce warrior)
The idyllic, green pastoral home of the Hobbits.
They encounter a group of trolls (Bert, Tom, and William) who capture the dwarves. Bilbo attempts to stall them by claiming the dwarves are infected with parasites. Gandalf returns and mimics the trolls' voices, causing them to argue until the sunlight turns them to stone. The group finds the trolls' cave, discovering gold and weapons. Thorin takes the sword Orcrist (the Goblin-cleaver), and Gandalf takes Glamdring (the Foe-hammer), both ancient Elven blades. The idyllic, green pastoral home of the Hobbits
The film’s climax takes place in the dark tunnels of the Misty Mountains. Riddles in the Dark