Peter Jackson recently announced that he has changed the name for the final installment of The Hobbit.
It used to be called "There and Back Again".
I personally hate the name change. I thought that the original title fit much better for the last movie. I mean it's the title of Bilbo's boom after he completes his journey! This title just seems more fitting for the last movie. It is reflective of Bilbo's journey. From there (Shire) and back again (to the Shire). It is the culmination of the previous two movies. That he is finally going back to the home that he missed so much.
The five armies title only means something to those whom have read the book. I personally read the book in high school, almost 8 years ago. I am re-reading it now just so that my mind is refreshed for the movies. I don't fully remember the battle, I know a little bit about what's going to happen. A vast majority of the audience most likely hasn't either read the book ever, or not for a long time.
Chances are this new title doesn't mean anything to them. For those that have seen Lord of the Rings, they had already heard the title, There and Back Again before. It brings back those memories of the first trilogy. Yes, this new title sounds cooler, but it doesn't evoke any emotion. It doesn't make the connection between all 6 of the movies. To me it sounds like they changed the title to sound cooler and sell more tickets.
Regardless of the name, I am still very excited about this movie. I know that it is going to be sad, but I am excited to see how Peter Jackson brings this latest installment to life.
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