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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Score: 7.08 / 10

Release Date: December 13, 2013
Director: Peter Jackson
Producer: Carolynne Cunningham, Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Zane Weiner
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Stephen Fry, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt, Orlando Bloom, Mikael Persbrandt, Sylvester McCoy, Aidan Turner, Dean O'Gorman, Graham McTavish, Adam Brown, Peter Hambleton, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Jed Brophy, William Kircher, Stephen Hunter, John Bell, Manu Bennett, Ryan Gage
Genre: Fantasy
Running Time: 161 minutes

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug movie reviews

  • 4

    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

    Thursday, January 2, 2014 10:00:28 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    I'm a big fan of the LOTR trilogy but I'm finding myself indifferent to the Hobbit movies. The story feels uninspired and bloated and the characterization lacking. I also didn't care for the decision to end the movie on a cliffhanger rather than let the movie stand as a complete chapter of the trilogy.

  • 10

    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

    Thursday, January 2, 2014 8:24:28 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Excellent movie......can't wait for the next one.

  • 3

    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

    Wednesday, January 1, 2014 9:53:14 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    No comparison to the "Lord of the Rings" Some of the special effects dated the movie I think. Smaug should have stayed in the deep of his darkness. The storyline lacked depth. The thing the irked me the most was the fact they ended the movie at the climax of the storyline. What was that? Mmmmmm.....cheap money grab. Won't be back for the final sequel.

  • 9

    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

    Wednesday, January 1, 2014 5:17:48 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Although different from the book, it was entertaining from beginning to end. I enjoyed smaug the most. Could not stop smiling.

  • 10

    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

    Wednesday, January 1, 2014 1:13:22 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    People who complain about the ending don't realize that it is not the end of the story. The third one will finish it.

  • 8

    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

    Wednesday, January 1, 2014 1:12:03 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    All things considered this is a decent movie. I'll admit when I found out they stretched the Hobbit into 3 movies I was angry at the money greedy Hollywood executives but now after seeing the movie they have done a great job on extending the story line. Also well done on the Computer Graphics. There are a few drawbacks but an enjoyable ride.

  • 1

    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

    Tuesday, December 31, 2013 6:37:51 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Slickly done unrelenting violence from beginning to end. Must have been sponsored by the American Military to teach our children that killing is okay. Because of the sick message of this film, I won't be seeing ANY movie any time soon.

  • 9

    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

    Monday, December 30, 2013 6:48:56 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Fantastic, best of the best - I think it was very creative to deviate from the book in this part of the journey to keep up with time. Very well thought of - brought life, fun, much more excitement to enhanced the story.

  • 9

    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

    Monday, December 30, 2013 6:41:26 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    I felt like we were back in the swing of it....it reeked lord of the rings and I loved it!

  • 10

    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

    Monday, December 30, 2013 10:00:49 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    Best movie of the year I think!!