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From 2012 to 2014,Sir Peter Jacksonreleased a trilogy based onThe Hobbit,with mixed results.
One area where Jackson succeeded, however, was bringing to life the many powerful characters of Middle Earth.
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Though not as old as other elven leaders,Thranduil remains an accomplished military tactician and powerful warrior.
Using these powers can be costly for her, especially if she travels into the heart of evil.
However, Gandalf’s capture forces his hand, exposing the evil as none other than Sauron.
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At that moment, Saruman was still fully committed to the fight against evil.
Meanwhile,his deathless nature means that defeat is little more than a minor setback.
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