The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

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Kurt D Jan 12 Great story and acting, wish it was the extended version. See more Ivan Jan 11 Without spoilers. There is a lot that is not in the book of course. The Smaug scenes are amazing but it can be much shorter See more Movie Guy Jan 11 Great on the big screen. See more Lucy Jan 11 Love love love this movie See more Tyson D. @Spudsprout Mar 8 (Overall Rating: 2.91/5) (OK) ----- (Cinematography/Atmosphere: 3/5) While there was a lot of cool atmosphere/scenery, there were almost equal parts that pulled me out of the Middle Earth setting. I can never get over the barrel riding, and while it does make for a humorous title for Bilbo, it is just too nonsensical, even in a fantasy setting. --- (Storyline/Plot: 2.5/5) This movie just didn't quiet do enough in 3 hours (extended version) to progress the story in any meaningful way. I feel like this film is the cinematic version of "this could have been an email" --- (Acting: 3.5/5) The acting was decent, Martin Freeman is simply amazing again. I do want to know why Luke Evans looks more like Orlando Bloom than Orlando Bloom though. Benedict Cumerbatch as Smaug was fantastic voice acting. --- (Character Quality: 3/5) The characters that were cool (mostly not the dwarves) did not get enough screen time. We can always use more Bilbo and Beorn was pretty cool. Smaug seemed slightly held back from what I would expect to be his true potential. The plot armor is thick in this one. --- (Entertainment Value: 3/5) The battle scenes, specifically with the Orcs and in Mirkwood were great. Could have used a few more honestly. The story dragged a bit though causing some pretty big gaps in entertainment. --- (Expectations vs. Reality: 2.5/5) It has been a while since I have scene this one and I always go into it thinking it is going to better than it is. The first in the series is very good but this one is a bit of a let down. See more atusa D @Atusa Feb 26 If I had to sum up my feelings on the second Hobbit film, it’s this: complicated. As a longtime fan of The Lord of the Rings and its world, I was eager to see how Peter Jackson would handle The Hobbit. I’m not a strict book purist—I haven’t even read the novel—but even on first viewing of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, it was clear the story had been stretched. What might have worked as two films became a trilogy, shaped in part by studio pressure from Warner Bros.. That meant added characters like Legolas and invented ones like Tauriel. Some changes make sense—film and books are different mediums. Others, like the forced love triangle, feel unnecessary and distracting. Still, despite its flaws, DOS is visually striking and confidently directed. Jackson’s transitions flow effortlessly, and even quieter moments hold your attention. For all my reservations, it remains a very enjoyable experience. See more Read all reviews

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