The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

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Alex C. Honestly, this is by far my favorite movie of the hobbit trilogy Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/21/25 Full Review Stephen C The worldwide gross is $959,079,095.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/25 Full Review Geo3 F I have read the book and watch the films. This is my favorite of the trilogy of The Hobbit. I just love the scene of Smaug and Bilbo is just so good. I also loved the cliffhanger ending to makes you watch the next one with anticipation one of my favorite movies from one of my favorite books. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/15/25 Full Review Oliver J Critic Consensus: “The Desolation of Smaug” amps up the action and spectacle, but at times the story feels rushed and overcrowded. Despite its uneven pacing, the film delivers breathtaking visuals and an unforgettable dragon that keep the adventure thrilling. Review: The Desolation of Smaug takes Bilbo and the company of dwarves deeper into danger, introducing audiences to the dark wonders of Mirkwood and the fiery majesty of Smaug himself. Benedict Cumberbatch’s vocal performance and motion-capture work for Smaug are nothing short of mesmerizing, creating one of the most memorable cinematic dragons ever. The film shines in its set pieces—the barrel escape, the confrontation with giant spiders, and the tense encounter with Smaug are expertly staged and visually spectacular. Martin Freeman continues to anchor the story as Bilbo, bringing a mix of bravery, wit, and reluctant heroism that grounds the high fantasy action. However, the film’s narrative sometimes feels cluttered, juggling too many characters and subplots, which can dilute the emotional impact. While it successfully ramps up tension and spectacle, it doesn’t quite achieve the cohesion or charm of An Unexpected Journey or the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. Verdict: A thrilling, visually stunning adventure that entertains, but occasionally stumbles under its own ambition. Fans will be captivated by the action and Smaug, even if the story feels uneven. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/12/25 Full Review Chief B Haven't read the book but I like this trilogy. And one of the few cgi movies where it benefits the movie. The real landscapes with the cgi is incorporated perfectly having created a beautiful fantasy world. . Also I cared for the characters mainly the dwarves, Bilbo and of course Gandalf. I think it's underrated and has aged very well. Also as usual the book purists making most of the fuss.. It's an adaptation not a page by page copy of the book. I agree it could've been shorter but as usual it's the greedy studio's wanting to make trilogies. The ones that only care about profit ruin the vision of the director and crew most of the time. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/03/25 Full Review Meikel C Yeah, You got it, the movie was so good. Growl, I just can remember that. Crazy, Kili dropped down the stair. James Nesbit looks like Anthony Kiedis. The Ruin Trap is just wow. The CGI is crazy. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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