The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: December 13, 2013
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thehawkMay 21, 2014
I knew before seeing the film that it would take a different direction to the book. This didn't worry me at all. However once the party of dwarves left Beorn's house, this film disintegrated into nonsense. The Smaug scenes involving theI knew before seeing the film that it would take a different direction to the book. This didn't worry me at all. However once the party of dwarves left Beorn's house, this film disintegrated into nonsense. The Smaug scenes involving the dwarves, the elf-dwarf love story, all of Lake Town and Bard, the stupid orc-elf fight at the river were all pitiful. The film dragged on way too long. I just hope the third film has realistic battle scenes e.g. something like Romans vs German tribes the start of Gladiator. Warhammer-esque dwarves make my brain hurt. The Moria Gimli dressed in 20th Century German soldier harness would be preferable, please.… Expand
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Ayrton25May 21, 2014
It was a good movie. I enjoyed it a lot and liked the fact that peter Jackson brought back legolas. I liked the changes from the book to the movie and disliked some, I admire the way they designed smaug.
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jacob4Jun 23, 2014
The movie was epic, adventurous, funny, and enjoyable. An absolute must see. I can't wait for the last Hobbit movie to come out. But after the third Hobbit movie, this will probably be the last live action adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien'sThe movie was epic, adventurous, funny, and enjoyable. An absolute must see. I can't wait for the last Hobbit movie to come out. But after the third Hobbit movie, this will probably be the last live action adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's works. Unless Peter Jackson finds another work by J.R.R. Tolkien and makes it into a movie.… Expand
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A1K4PWN3DJan 29, 2015
More action than the first, but not as much as the third, The Desolation of Smaug is the best kind of movie for a trilogy like this. It is a nice bridge between movies, that also has it's important moments in the timeline of the book. PlusMore action than the first, but not as much as the third, The Desolation of Smaug is the best kind of movie for a trilogy like this. It is a nice bridge between movies, that also has it's important moments in the timeline of the book. Plus seeing Orlando Bloom as Legolas again, was just a cherry on top the sundae.… Expand
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BlaccyNov 22, 2014
Taken me somewhere I have never been before! i love it. Peter Jackson just took me on a journey through unreality and it blew me away! If this isn't the best movie of 2013 i don't know what is. CANNOT WAIT FOR BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES !
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yanks45a1Jul 17, 2014
I enjoyed The Hobbit II much better than the first film. The Hobbit is my favorite book, so Im biased, but It was very enjoyable. The scenes with the dragon are the best. I used to call my ex Smaug behind her back so seeing Smaug in the filmI enjoyed The Hobbit II much better than the first film. The Hobbit is my favorite book, so Im biased, but It was very enjoyable. The scenes with the dragon are the best. I used to call my ex Smaug behind her back so seeing Smaug in the film was special for me.… Expand
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vikesh2206Nov 9, 2014
Desolation of Smaug corrects the pacing issue that plagued the first installment and despite its lengthy runtime, still provides fascinating visuals, delivers the sense of adventure and sets things up nicely for the final movie.
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HarmonicAug 6, 2014
There was a great cast : Ian McKellen ! Martin Freeman ! Richard Armitage!
Peter Jackson was the director of The Lord of the Rings ; King Kong ; Lovely Bones...
There was an amazing composer for the soundtrack : Howard Shore... So ? WhatThere was a great cast : Ian McKellen ! Martin Freeman ! Richard Armitage!
Peter Jackson was the director of The Lord of the Rings ; King Kong ; Lovely Bones...
There was an amazing composer for the soundtrack : Howard Shore...

So ? What happened ? The 3D is useless, the picture is often illegible. The set smells the green screen and the numeric with full nose. And, I know a movie can be brilliant without respecting the work of origin but : Legolas ? Seriously ? What the hell is he doing there if it's not to make a useless allusion to Lord of the Rings...
To my mind, here is that is that movie : a far too long useless allusion to Lord of the Rings, a work which suffered from the Peter Jackson's numerical megalomania for, in the final, a result close to the disgusting.
Without forgetting the useless sub-plots added to the screenplay (an emancipation towards the book, okay, why not, but from there to change all the weft it...) ; some strokes of humour which completely fall flat ; the completely ridiculous look of the dwarfs and, naturally, unspeakable campaign of communication and advertisement made around films (planes, immense sculptures in stations and.), amounting to a degree of nonsense which exceeds the imagination !!
In brief : Much Ado About Nothing !… Expand
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Nick114Aug 7, 2014
Excellent movie Series..!! thanks a lot for making an extra ordinary movie :) you have really worked hard as well as amazing. hope to watch an unfinished tale as well.
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johnbobs1Jan 16, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Peter Jackson adaptations of Tolkien's Middle Earth books have always made epic viewing, even if often receiving mixed reviews from Tolkien enthusiasts and film critics alike. The Desolation of Smaug is no different, and in this aspect, I guess no one expected it to be.
It has all the plus points of it's Peter jackson siblings; Stunning and atmospheric scenery and backdrops, generally strong character acting, interesting story and depth. But it also has all the minus points of the previous films; Added and often irrelevant storylines and characters, poor scripting in some scenes and over the top CGI, not to mention a few hammy attempts at humour thrown in for bad measure.
Unfortunately, Jackson seems to have expanded on the negatives rather than the positives in this film.
The plot now deviates hugely from the original works of Tolkien in places; so much so that it is difficult to regard this as an adaptation, more a Jackson interpretation. We also have characters such as Legolas taking up a lot of screen time and stealing scenes, when they were barely mentioned in the book.
Tauriel is an example of a character who has been entirely created for the purposes of the film. Needless to say, as a character she doesn't work and the scenes involving her are needless additions to the plot.
One of the film's major triumphs is it's recreation of Smaug; Brilliantly animated, menacing and superbly voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, But even his scenes are someone spoiled when the storyline deviates from the book strongly once again. I could also go into the scenes involving Gandalf and Sauron at Dol Goldur, but I won't. Just to say that although interesting, they also didn't appear in the book....
So that's it then - if you like over the top CGI, daft battle scenes and didn't read the book then you'll love this. Otherwise, it's an entertaining but slightly disappointing stab at the work of a literary genius. I hoped for more from Peter Jackson as a film maker, but didn't necessarily expect it.… Expand
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PfenderStrat621Apr 2, 2015
Oh god! This movie is a giant piece of s**t. Out of the three Hobbit movies this is by far the most awkward, poorly-written, inconsistent, ridiculous, unbearable, and boring of these. Every scene, dialogue and plot devices felt like i wasOh god! This movie is a giant piece of s**t. Out of the three Hobbit movies this is by far the most awkward, poorly-written, inconsistent, ridiculous, unbearable, and boring of these. Every scene, dialogue and plot devices felt like i was watching Peter Jackson screaming that he needs money. It was made in such an uninspiring and sloppy way that made it hilarious and at the same time obnoxious. The Hobbit franchise is a giant failure, and this one is the worst of them.… Expand
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horcrux2007Sep 26, 2014
Not surprisingly, "Desolation of Smaug" is exponentially better than its shaky predecessor, "An Unexpected Journey". Every scene is exciting and entertaining, and the visual effects are absolutely amazing; Smaug looked especially visuallyNot surprisingly, "Desolation of Smaug" is exponentially better than its shaky predecessor, "An Unexpected Journey". Every scene is exciting and entertaining, and the visual effects are absolutely amazing; Smaug looked especially visually beautiful. The one problem this film had was that it condensed the best chapters in the book to just a few minutes such as the spider attack scene.… Expand
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SythusRATINGSOct 19, 2014
Thorin and company have reached Lake-town and it is time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that willThorin and company have reached Lake-town and it is time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. If Bilbo and the others are able to gain the treasure, will they be able to keep it? And will they discover what has become of the wizard Gandalf?… Expand
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JohnMasterLJan 4, 2015
La segunda Parte de El Hobbit es espectacular! una obra maestra, supera en todos los aspectos a "un viaje inesperado" con mas acción, mejor desarrollo de la historia y un ritmo cargado de entretenimiento increíble. Bravo de nuevo Jackson.
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thomasljoguesNov 13, 2014
For those who do not read the Tolkien books, this is a great movie and a must watch. It is an epic fantasy and filled with many mythological themes. However, to those who are familiar with the Opuses of Tolkien that even surpass the OcarinaFor those who do not read the Tolkien books, this is a great movie and a must watch. It is an epic fantasy and filled with many mythological themes. However, to those who are familiar with the Opuses of Tolkien that even surpass the Ocarina of Time, this is excruciatingly painful to watch. Unfortunately, I fell in the second category, believing this to be The Desecration of Smaug.… Expand
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MiawMixMar 25, 2015
I love the first movie, i think the story is exciting and the craracter are charming. But everything good about the first movie vanished here. There're certain two characters (i call them Gary Stu couple) clearly doesn't belong in this story.I love the first movie, i think the story is exciting and the craracter are charming. But everything good about the first movie vanished here. There're certain two characters (i call them Gary Stu couple) clearly doesn't belong in this story. They fell really out of place, and the worst thing they change my view about the main character group. They make what is a reckless brave warrior before in to a bunch of incompetent melancholic midget. My other complain is the pace, it feel really streched in the most part of the movie.… Expand
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Le__XenomorphDec 28, 2014
The Desolation of Smaug is the second entry in the Hobbit trilogy. This movie managed to be way more impressive than the first one and had awesome visuals and action scenes. Especially the final act. This movie is a fine example of a hugeThe Desolation of Smaug is the second entry in the Hobbit trilogy. This movie managed to be way more impressive than the first one and had awesome visuals and action scenes. Especially the final act. This movie is a fine example of a huge improvement. 9/10 (Awesome)… Expand
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THEkerimbankaDec 17, 2014
What an exciting improvement upon the first instalment. A fabulous dragon (both in look and voice) that frightens as much as it excites. As usual the acting from the three main leads, McKellen, Ermitage, and Freeman is superb.
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WheelzFourReelzDec 29, 2014
It definitely goes a little too over the top, but The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a very fun, fast paced, fantasy movie with one of the coolest movie dragons ever.
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emlugo123Feb 22, 2015
No doubt the best out of the 3 Hobbit movies that were released. Smaug's voice was intimidating and was done perfectly by Benedict Cumberbatch. The pace of the movie was vastly improved from the last movie.
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Soma9840Apr 16, 2015
Peter Jackson, you are so amazing. You are the greatest director in the history of ever. Having loved the first movie so much, I was super excited to see this sequel. And it did not disappoint. Better music! Better special effects! (I didn'tPeter Jackson, you are so amazing. You are the greatest director in the history of ever. Having loved the first movie so much, I was super excited to see this sequel. And it did not disappoint. Better music! Better special effects! (I didn't think it was possible!) Better everything! And to top it all off... Smaug. Freaking Smaug. He's just what you think of when you think of big, scary dragon. And his freaking voice! And new locations were also great! Thranduil's Kingdom! Laketown! EREBOR!!! This is my favorite movie. Of all time. Seriously.

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homer4presidentMar 11, 2015
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug is a great movie I recommend to fans of the LOTR and avid readers of Tolkien in general. Unlike the first addition in this trilogy, Desolation of Smaug is fast paced and brimming with action almost to the pointThe Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug is a great movie I recommend to fans of the LOTR and avid readers of Tolkien in general. Unlike the first addition in this trilogy, Desolation of Smaug is fast paced and brimming with action almost to the point of being busy. There are some parts where CGI is not as good as it could be, but upon seeing the dragon Smaug, you soon realize that it was worth it all along.… Expand
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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015
Special effects have always played an important role in Peter Jackson's adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's books but, with The Desolation of Smaug, the middle chapter of The Hobbit movie trilogy, they take center stage. This isn't necessarily aSpecial effects have always played an important role in Peter Jackson's adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's books but, with The Desolation of Smaug, the middle chapter of The Hobbit movie trilogy, they take center stage. This isn't necessarily a positive development because it comes at the expense of things many film-goers value, like character development and narrative thrust. Filmed and exhibited primarily in 3-D with lengthy computer-created action sequences, The Desolation of Smaug often looks and feels more like a video game than a motion picture. There are things to like about the second Hobbit film - the director's vision of Middle Earth is as beguiling as ever - but the bloating that was a problem with An Unexpected Journey is an even bigger issue here.

The Desolation of Smaug is too long and too visually busy to be loved by any but a die-hard fan. Purists - those who treat Tolkien's written word with Biblical reverence - may be horrified. A lot of the running around that consumes the running time bears no resemblance to anything in the books. Although Jackson doesn't change the core story, he treats it like an outline. Less than 50% of what's on screen during the course of The Desolation of Smaug comes from The Hobbit. The rest is culled from Tolkien's notes and Jackson's imagination.

One evident improvement over An Unexpected Journey relates to pacing. This movie doesn't bog down the way the previous one did. It shifts from one action sequence to the next, sometimes without taking time to breathe. Unfortunately, Jackson's overreliance on computer-generated imagery during many of these high-octane sequences diminishes the experience. Action works best when there's an identification with the characters and a real sense of danger. Those elements are absent here. Many of The Desolation of Smaug's high profile sequences feel either like elaborate video game cut-scenes or templates for an amusement ride. An example is the barrel escape, which feels like a hyper-real animated sequence. By spending so much time extending action sequences (there's one in the bowels of The Lonely Mountain that lasts for 30 minutes), Jackson is forced to end the film on a cliffhanger. It's an awkward stopping point that may anger some viewers.

Admittedly, the dragon looks great - quite an achievement, especially when seen in its full glory on the big screen. Benedict Cumberbatch provides Smaug's voice (giving him an opportunity to interact with Sherlock co-star Martin Freeman) with appropriate gravitas. Still, what was a high point becomes distended for no purpose other than to highlight the technical proficiency of the special effects wizards. The movie's look is odd; color is so desaturated during the second half that there are times when The Desolation of Smaug appears monochromatic. And Howard Shore's normally praiseworthy score is disappointingly flat.

Fans of The Lord of the Rings will welcome the return of Legolas (Orlando Bloom). Although he is not mentioned by name in Tolkien's book, this is an example of effective artistic license. The same can be said of the inclusion of Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly), a creation of screenwriters Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson. Tauriel at least gives The Desolation of Smaug a female presence and her character arc, limited though it may be, is intriguing. The best new addition to The Desolation of Smaug is Bard the Lake Town hero (Luke Evans), whose story has been expanded beyond the one provided by Tolkien.

As spectacles go, The Desolation of Smaug delivers, at least in its ability to provide eye candy. It fails to excite on a deeper level, however, lacking the emotional impact delivered by The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. It's epic fantasy for those who thinks the term means monsters, chases, fights, and little else. One can argue that it's unfair to judge the middle chapter of a trilogy until all three volumes are available, but Jackson hasn't done an especially good job of making The Desolation of Smaug work as a stand-alone project. Like the dragon's treasure hoard, it's pretty and vast but lacking in substance.… Expand
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NecrophatDec 18, 2017
Amazing, amazing trilogy. Wow, what an add on to Lord of the rings, this entire new trilogy is just adding to the masterpiece that is Middle Earth, a must watch.
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PeterAlexanderJun 10, 2015
The Desolation of Smaug is a much improved instalment of the Hobbit franchise. The movie adopts a frenetic pace that captures the viewer whilst also exploring welcomed new fantastical themes within Middle Earth. It is clear that Peter JacksonThe Desolation of Smaug is a much improved instalment of the Hobbit franchise. The movie adopts a frenetic pace that captures the viewer whilst also exploring welcomed new fantastical themes within Middle Earth. It is clear that Peter Jackson has taken a much more colourful approach in his story telling of Middle Earth. The film never reaches the emotionally gripping and dark aspects of the Lord of the Rings, and rather takes a more vibrant and fun route. Whilst this provides a great film for the most part, it once again does not live up to the ridiculously high expectations set up by the Lord of the Rings. A good film nevertheless, ending on a painful cliffhanger that sets up the third film expertly.… Expand
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Th3GreenHorne7Nov 18, 2015
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the pinnacle of the Hobbit Trilogy and it's early and long climax as Bilbo's journey gets intense very quickly. The color of this film is very dark and grim, and it's tone makes your spine tingling asThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the pinnacle of the Hobbit Trilogy and it's early and long climax as Bilbo's journey gets intense very quickly. The color of this film is very dark and grim, and it's tone makes your spine tingling as certain things sneaks up on you. The voice acting from Benedict Cumberbatch who voiced Smuag and The Necromancer. The Special effects were really special because I was impressed with the CGI of Smaug. The movie is quite the masterpiece and something i could watch over and over again just for the fun of it.… Expand
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BoogeeFilmGuyAug 9, 2015
Smaug. Bloody Smaug. Smaug looked AMAZING in this. The movie looked amazing. Everything was amazing! Peter Jackson 100% still has it, baby. Definitely a must-see.
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DanilSirotkinJul 31, 2015
В августе 2013 я увидел первый трейлер к Хоббиту: Пустоши Смауга (The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug), (название этого фильма я предугадал ещё до того, как узнал официальное). Как и ожидалось, этот трейлер мне очень понравился, и я сталВ августе 2013 я увидел первый трейлер к Хоббиту: Пустоши Смауга (The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug), (название этого фильма я предугадал ещё до того, как узнал официальное). Как и ожидалось, этот трейлер мне очень понравился, и я стал ждать выхода очередного фильма "Дядюшки Джексона" по Толкину. Естественно я ожидал, как и в прошлых картинах, полного перенесения духа Толкина из книг на экран. Осенью вышел второй трейлер, который, конечно, ТОЖЕ мне понравился (а как вы думали?). И я уже полностью удостоверился в идеальности этого фильма. Кстати, книгу я на то время ещё не читал (прочитал я её только в 2014), и не знал, что он довольно сильно будет отличаться от книги. (Поэтому появившиеся в трейлерах Леголас и Тауриэль меня не смутили ("Лего" я даже обрадовался, так как этот персонаж нравился мне в ВК.)) Вышел ещё один ролик (не трейлер, а как бы дополнение, превью, не знаю как сказать), и ДА, да-да-да, он тоже был классным, атмосферным, хорошо поставленным, с отличной музыкой. Да и вообще, все три ролика были дико атмосферными и "Толкиновскими". Итак, в декабре вышел фильм, однако, посмотрел я его только спустя несколько месяцев, и то пиратку, а на экране телевизора примерно через пол года после выхода. Мне всё равно, где смотреть фильм, если он отличный. Но, оказалась ли отличной "Пустошь"? - Не совсем, как бы тяжело мне не было это признавать. Если прошлые фильмы были ШЕДЕВРАЛЬНЫМИ, этот оказался просто ХОРОШИМ. Итак, СЮЖЕТ. - Команда, видимо, уже спустившаяся с Каррока (Джексон не решил показывать спуск с горы) продолжает свой путь. Она ночует в доме оборотня Беорна, добирается до Лихолесья. Гэндальф покидает гномов с хоббитом, и они, уже без него, с трудом преодолевают Великий Лес. Попадают, в качестве пленников, во дворец Трандуила, короля лесных эльфов, сбегают от него на бочках, приплывают в Эсгарот, Озёрный город, потом наконец достигают своей цели - Одинокой горы. Затем следует беседа со Смаугом и его вылет в Озёрный город. КОНЕЦ. Вроде бы, всё по книге, скажете вы. Нет, скажу я вам, - я ведь рассказал только самый основной сюжет, самое главное. На самом деле, фильм просто ИСПЕЩРЁН различными ДОПОЛНЕНИЯМИ, ПЕРСОНАЖАМИ, КОТОРЫХ НЕ БЫЛО В КНИГЕ, НЕНУЖНЫМИ СЮЖЕТНЫМИ ЛИНИЯМИ. Понятно, что без всего этого не получилась бы ТРИЛОГИЯ, а только, максимум, 2 двухчасовых фильма, но так перебарщивать... Я уже не говорю про ненужную любовную линию... (Хотя, сама Тауриэль получилась симпатичная :)) НО, я даже вытерпел бы всё это, если бы в фильме была такая музыка, КАК В ТРЕЙЛЕРЕ и подобная ей. НО, Шор написал довольно красивую, но АБСОЛЮТНО НЕ ПОДХОДЯЩУЮ (в большинстве случаев), по моему мнению, музыку для фильма. К тому же, её здесь СЛИШКОМ много. На эпизоде с Озёрным городом от неё начинают болеть уши -(Правда). Фильм потерял из-за этого всего почти всю свою сказочность. Но нет, он не бездушный, абсолютно! Просто, фильм стал пропитан не духом Толкина, а духом Джексона.-(Он тоже хорош). И лишь в некоторых моментах проскальзывает тот самый дух Толкина. Вообще, Хоббит с дополнениями смотрелся бы неплохо, но это уже перебор... Джексон с женой видимо замечтался и стал слишком много экспериментировать с уже готовым отличным материалом (я имею в виду книгу). Сценарий, видимо, много раз переписывался, и далекооо не только Джексон приложил к нему руку. Тут замешана и его жена, и Дель Торо (который остался в качестве сценариста) и Филиппа Бойенс, и ДАЖЕ АКТЁРЫ и частично съёмочная группа. В итоге - фильм перегружен. Прибавилось экшна. Погоня на бочках хороша. _ Кстати, ещё одна проблема: если в книге гномы просто спокойно плыли по реке в закупоренных бочках, - то в фильме это СУПЕРМЕГАПОГОНЯМЕСИЛОВОСОРКАМИИСЭЛЬФАМИКРУТЫЕСПЕЦЭФФЕКТЫ и тд. Если в книге Бильбо беседует с драконом, а потом он улетает, то в фильме после разговора идёт длиинный эпизод, где ПОГОНЯГНОМОВОТДРАКОНАГНОМОВЗАДРАКОНОМБИТВАСНИМТЕЛЕЖКИПОКАЗЫВАНИЕНАМВНУТРЕННЕГОУСТРОЙСТВАГОРЫИОБЛИВАНИЕДРАКОНАЗОЛОТОМАТАКЖЕДРАЗНИЛКИТОРИНАПООТНОШЕНИЮКДРАКОНУ и тд... Гномов в Эсгароте зачем то разлучают, явно не для того, чтобы показать, что Торин не прочь ради достижения цели пожертвовать близкими (ещё в первом фильме он говорил, что готов принять любого из этих гномов вместо целой армии), а ради намешивания в дальнейшем ряда других персонажей, ВТОМЧИСЛЕДРАКИСОРКАМИЛЕГОЛАСА и дальнейшего развития ЛЮБОВНОЙЛИНИИКИЛИ+ТАУРИЭЛЬ=ДЕГРОДАЦИЯПИТЕРАДЖЕКСОНА. Ну а зачем пролог? Ну что это я, только ругаю и ругаю фильм... Поговорим о его плюсах. Актёры как обычно хороши, кроме медведя-оборотня. Спецэффекты на высоте, правда теперь их слишком много. И, самое большое достоинство этого фильма - это сцена С БАБОЧКАМИ. Боже, КАК ОНА ПРЕКРАСНА. Только ради этого стоит смотреть этот фильм, разумеется, в расширенной версии, ибо она добавляет духа Толкина, и моменты из книги, которые были вырезаны ради вставки боевых сцен в фильм. К сожалению, Хоббит перестал быть шедевральным фильмом, а стал просто хорошим. Но всё равно лучше, чем большинство современных фильмов. 85/100 или 8/10, 4/5, 3/4.… Expand
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DanBurritoSep 15, 2015
I honestly don't see why people always refer to this as the best. It's got moments and Benedict Cumberbatch makes a good Smaug (same for Freeman as Bilbo) but really I think the third one is better. Not saying this one is bad though. It's aI honestly don't see why people always refer to this as the best. It's got moments and Benedict Cumberbatch makes a good Smaug (same for Freeman as Bilbo) but really I think the third one is better. Not saying this one is bad though. It's a decent enough film. Like the first. I haven't seen any of The Lord of the Rings movies so I don't know how it compares to them but I suppose it might please LOTR fans.… Expand
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aadityamudharApr 18, 2016
Improvement in drama & action over the prior film. Cool new characters.
Great fight sequences, particularly the barrels set-piece.
My only complaint would be there's some odd pacing at times.
Overall much better than an unexpected journey.
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EpicLadySpongeJan 26, 2016
Aw, did 2013 had to end so early? Why, 2013? You'll never see 2013 ever again; however, you can see this movie a whole load of times if you want to. The Desolation of Smaug feels like an improvement critics say and it feels like a decreaseAw, did 2013 had to end so early? Why, 2013? You'll never see 2013 ever again; however, you can see this movie a whole load of times if you want to. The Desolation of Smaug feels like an improvement critics say and it feels like a decrease from users. I say it still look the same.… Expand
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gameguardian21Mar 20, 2016
This sequel remains better than the first. While it stile isn't close to being good as the lord of the rings, this still offers some entertaining moments, and action that kept me interested.
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JosephFret14Jan 11, 2016
A visually stunning sequel that includes some very intense scenes, mind blowing visuals and a story that has so much wonder and mystery you can't get it out of your head. Another fantastic movie.
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nahtan1244Mar 12, 2016
A improvement over a very good first movie. Here the pacing issues have been mostly fixed martin freeman shines once again as the titular hobbit. This movie is much faster paced and darker than the first. We finally get to see smaug who isA improvement over a very good first movie. Here the pacing issues have been mostly fixed martin freeman shines once again as the titular hobbit. This movie is much faster paced and darker than the first. We finally get to see smaug who is terrifically voiced by Benedict cumberbatch. He and our hero exchange some clever word play. We get introduced to legleos more nods to the previous lord of the rings movies. We also get introduced to a new cast member and her name is tourial and she is a bad ass. With it's pacing issues mostly fixed i found The love story stupid and unnecessary also the laketown politics should have been cut down significantly. The fact that some of the characters in laketown were annoying ahem Alfred did not help either. Other than that The second movie returns with what you love elves, wizards men legeos giant spider battles the necromancer and a brilliant finale battle with smaug the terrible. This movie is a bit of a improvement over the first but with an unnecessary love story and laketown politics that seem to drag on forever keeps this movie from being great.… Expand
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CinemaphileJul 29, 2016
Sadly, Walsh, Boyens and Jackson opted to remove most of the interesting materials from Tolkien's heartfelt work in this installment in favor of inserting irrelevant interspecies love stories, pointless politics and endless, shiny CGSadly, Walsh, Boyens and Jackson opted to remove most of the interesting materials from Tolkien's heartfelt work in this installment in favor of inserting irrelevant interspecies love stories, pointless politics and endless, shiny CG violence. The desolation of this installment is the lack of growth of the film's protagonist, who is relegated to supporting player and foil for a visually impressive, but soulless CGI dragon. The crux of this film's problem lies in the decision of Jackson, Warner Brothers, New Line and MGM in turning a two-picture-at-best story into a generic action film which appeals to a broader demographic. The collaborators' decision to include appendix material isn't the problem - it provides welcome explanations for Gandalf's seemingly fairweather loyalty to the party. The problem is that new materials, specifically the romance and the politics are mundane and hamfisted. Much of the wonder of An Unexpected Journey and The Fellowship of the Ring are missing from The Desolation of Smaug. The accessibility of Tolkein's The Hobbit lies in the fact that it is a first person narrative. Unfortunately, due to the deep cynicism of the entertainment industry, in an effort to emulate other action film franchises, it has produced another generic e-ticket ride to nowhere.

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JP32Nov 16, 2022
You get your money’s worth from Jackson, who still proves to be one of the tippy top action directors working.
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JPKJun 24, 2019
Better Than An Unexpected Journey
Desolation Of Smaug has brilliant visuals and amazing performances (Especially Cumberbatch), and a decently written script.
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CoreGamer1408Dec 16, 2018
Read the Hobbit it is unlike the more sophisticated Lord of the Rings trilogy. Well the hobbit is one simplistically written children's book. They did a good job of fleshing out these films and characters from one children's book. Not as epicRead the Hobbit it is unlike the more sophisticated Lord of the Rings trilogy. Well the hobbit is one simplistically written children's book. They did a good job of fleshing out these films and characters from one children's book. Not as epic as LOTR movies, but a darn good try considering the limited and simplistic source material they had to work with.… Expand
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PikeaxMar 9, 2019
This is based on the trilogy as a whole.
The Hobbit is a wonderful book but it simply doesn't have enough content to be spread between three movies. Each movie doesn't really tell a cohesive story on its own and while I judged the Lord of theThis is based on the trilogy as a whole.
The Hobbit is a wonderful book but it simply doesn't have enough content to be spread between three movies. Each movie doesn't really tell a cohesive story on its own and while I judged the Lord of the Rings as a whole because it improves an already amazing experience, The Hobbit has to be judged as a whole because the movies make no sense in any other method of viewing. Even still they hit middling at best and never truly great.… Expand
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Mihael_Prislin0Dec 27, 2017
I enjoyed this one even more that the first one! The best moments were The fight scene with Smaug and the river scene where the Orcs are attacking the fellowship and Tauriel is helping them with Legolas! reat casting choises, excpecialy withI enjoyed this one even more that the first one! The best moments were The fight scene with Smaug and the river scene where the Orcs are attacking the fellowship and Tauriel is helping them with Legolas! reat casting choises, excpecialy with Cumberbatch performing Smaug! The last scene is so tense that I couldn't wait the final chapter to come into theatres!… Expand
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spacebear1Jan 4, 2018
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is another fantastic film in this amazing franchise. Once again the cinematography is marvelous and all of the characters are fantastic, especially Bilbo, Gandalf the Grey, and the one and only Legolas. IThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is another fantastic film in this amazing franchise. Once again the cinematography is marvelous and all of the characters are fantastic, especially Bilbo, Gandalf the Grey, and the one and only Legolas. I also loved Benedict Cumberbatch as both, the Necromancer and Smaug the dragon. In the end, I love this film even more than the past and I have very little problems with this film.… Expand
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Jaredc324Dec 11, 2019
Desolation of Smaug picks up the pace and enthralls us in maybe the most enticing parts of all the book, and leaving us in a place of perfect disclosure. But it does seem to drag from moment to moment, but equally gives us an insight on whatDesolation of Smaug picks up the pace and enthralls us in maybe the most enticing parts of all the book, and leaving us in a place of perfect disclosure. But it does seem to drag from moment to moment, but equally gives us an insight on what this trilogy could've been had it just been 1 or 2 films. i found myself connecting with this one more than the first due to the power of a love dynamic that brought a new found life in this story, Tolkien never intended on exploring. And the Dragon, voiced virvaciously by Benedict Cumberbatch, elevated the movie to an unforgettable level.
But in the end, it's just a shade better than the first being the most intruging part of the story, but still carries the same issues in length and over-conveyed character exposition that makes it lose it's mysticism. But a fine sequel nevertheless.… Expand
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BeatrixKiddoSep 14, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Less fascinating than the previous movie but still enjoyable. It was very adventurous and entertaining. Also, "I See Fire" was a great soundtrack. I liked this film a lot.… Expand
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FilipeNetoApr 29, 2018
This film continues "The Hobbit" trilogy, which is a prequel to "Lord of the Rings". However, after the hard failure of the first film, with obvious CGI exaggerations, miserably basic cinematography and several flaws concerning actors, it wasThis film continues "The Hobbit" trilogy, which is a prequel to "Lord of the Rings". However, after the hard failure of the first film, with obvious CGI exaggerations, miserably basic cinematography and several flaws concerning actors, it was hard to do worse with a millionaire budget. Thus, "Desolation of Smaug" is a general improvement without doing miracles. In this film, the company of Thorin Oakenshield finally reaches the lonely mountain, after some difficulties with the elves and a forced visit to Lake Town. However, increasingly powerful forces maneuver in the shadows and covet the gold of the dwarfs without them knowing.

I can not comment on how Peter Jackson and his team adapt the original material of J.R.R. Tolkien because I never read it. The actors were well. Ian McKellen plays Gandalf without much news to add. Martin Freeman continues to look like a solid Bilbo and plays his part without major flaws, as can be said of Richard Armitage (Thorin). This actor does an excellent performance, showing the gradual change of his character, more and more selfish and insensitive. Orlando Bloom returns to the role of Legolas, heir to the Elven throne, but it seems much more impersonal, mechanical and hard than it was in LOTR. Evangeline Lilly looks excellent as the sensitive Tauriel, just like Lee Pace, flawless in the role of King Thranduil, whom the misfortune of the dwarfs never moves. Smaug, the dragon, is not represented by any actor, its an artificial creation, but its an well thought-out character with a cruel personality, selfish and true hatred of the dwarfs. The action scenes are plentiful but continues to suffer with incompetent cinematography and a lamentable abuse of special effects that make everything artificial, pointless and devoid of emotions. The soundtrack, created by Howard Shore, is powerful, impactful and meets the expectations of the public.

"Smaug's Desolation" is not necessarily bad, it's even better than the first film of the trilogy. But it still looks like a show-movie, full of background noise, impersonal, artificial and unable to reach the audience. The sense of danger, the emotion, all that made "Lord of the Rings" a successful trilogy, has disappeared and only comes at very precise scenes.… Expand
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SirKrustyMar 8, 2018
This is a great movie, Imagine playing a really intense action game, and putting it all in a movie. GO SEE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
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ErikTheCriticSep 25, 2018
This sequel improves on the first film's pacing and is a more well-balanced movie as a whole. It is more stirring, exciting and intense, and has perhaps one of the coolest CGI dragons ever put to film.
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Mikibruno02Nov 8, 2020
It's not a bad movie overall, but being used to a flawless Middle-earth, this movie makes me turn up my nose. So ... script that begins to wobble more than the first film and in fact I start to worry about the final film ... Until I arrive inIt's not a bad movie overall, but being used to a flawless Middle-earth, this movie makes me turn up my nose. So ... script that begins to wobble more than the first film and in fact I start to worry about the final film ... Until I arrive in the city and in Erebor, the plot is boring and devoid of the typical magic of the first film. What destroys this film for me is the presence of Orlando Bloom with Legolas, which is senseless and leads this film to be a fan-film and not a sacred monster of cinema. The soundtrack is not bad but it begins to decay. On the bright side of this film is Benedict Cumberbatch doing a crazy (!) Job for Smaug. The scene inside the mountain is really beautiful, and actually this is what brings my rating from 6 (just enough) to 7.… Expand
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SaythatDec 11, 2018
The movie is very spectacular. Many scenes do not look plausible (such as why barrels did not sink), but I am charmed with the dragon. This is a paradox because at the same time I am deeply dissatisfied that Bilbo's communications with theThe movie is very spectacular. Many scenes do not look plausible (such as why barrels did not sink), but I am charmed with the dragon. This is a paradox because at the same time I am deeply dissatisfied that Bilbo's communications with the dragon differ from the classic version, and I like the classic variant more.

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RonantheAccuserMar 30, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's so many things to say about this movie, I don't know where to begin. Even though the plot is easy to follow, it's still epic, has a great storyline, and a lot of character development absent from "The Lord of the Rings." Giant spiders, Orcs, a great dragon, a Necromancer revealed to be the Great Eye of Mor-I mean, Dol Guldur, really keeps Bilbo and Thorin's hands full. The Great Eye is a terrifying figure depicted as a mighty eyeball wreathed in perpetually emanating fire that commands bloodthirsty monsters and tortures and cages trespassing fools. Endless courage and determination are major themes and Bard is an amazing role model. And don't forget the innocent and adorable romance between Kili and the impossibly gorgeous Tauriel.… Expand
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clem666Jun 17, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Second part of the second trilogy, 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' keeps a similar artistic direction as the first episode of the series. The humor is more forced than ever with effortless and clichéd dialogues that try desperately to be quotable. The acting is particularly poor, as if almost all the characters were trying to be as unemotional as possible. I found Thorin (Richard Armitage), Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly) and Kili (Aidan Turner) trying to be as uninvolved as possible here. Fortunately Bilbo (Martin Freeman) saves it all with his incredible and nuanced acting. The romance is terribly tasteless, cheesy, predictable and poorly written and exposed.

We get to know the characters better, but it's not always for the better: Smaug appears to be much dumber than expected and described previously, Gandalf is useless and can't help but make the worst decisions, and Azog spends all his precious time riding around, searching and finding no one. Dwarves spend their time trying to be stealthy or quick to escape situations but come on, we all know those actions are what dwarves are worst at doing! Their overall choices and behaviors don't match the fantasy lore at all. There are way too many factors depending on luck to help the plot move on. Thorin clearly drove me mad as he tries to be charismatic, loud and royal during numerous scenes. Did we really see him navigate a river of molten gold on an iron wheelbarrow? Seriously? The ring and its powers are overused and always (and I mean always) help Bilbo to get out of many tricky situations.

Some of the special effects are pretty bad, although there are some wonderful landscapes here and there, as well as many easter eggs that deepen the story.

In conclusion, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" is more a visual adventure than an interesting story, as inconsistencies and senseless scenes are overrepresented. The ending clif-hanger is predictable and as forced as many other major scenes.… Expand
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DiptanshuJul 4, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazingly Entertaining and Adventurous movie!its the best in the Prequel's.the music,the visuals and CGI it was literally an Art.the acting was great.the new characters were amazingly showcased and they're great,the story and screenplay was brilliant unlike 1st one it didn't slow the pace or got bore even for a moment it was engaging and entertaining.the build-up of last movie was amazingly continued in it with more awesome situations and surprises.the starting intro and flashback 1st meet of Dwarf king and Gandalf it was amazing start from then on the adventure begins the close to mountain sight with the heated situation from the Azog and upon that the Gandalf's leaving for different quest and the Journey of Dwarfs without him it was challenging for them and it was amazing and engaging.the little little helps for journey from the transformed men and then sailor and elfs it was great,the Spider fight was amazing and awesome as a reference to Frodo's in LOTR,the Elf's saving the day with surprising Appearance of Legolas it was great and then Elf's taking dwarfs as prisoner's and there interaction it was amazing,the Gimli's reference was awesome as hell!the love relation build-up of She-elf and killi was sweet,She-elf was literally a Bad-ass fighter.the Bilbo's help for escape and the whole escape sequence with the awesome fight between dwarfs,Elf's and the Azog's army it was literally amazing and breathtaking literally each and every fight in this movie is incredibly epic and a piece of Art,the other side The Gandalf's journey and the Glimpse of Sauron and past-set-up for sequel Trilogy it was literally mind-blowing,the Sauron's Epic Glimpse is enough for chills it was awesome as hell!the further journey of Dwarfs with the Sailor man with the fish thing and refuge it was fun to watch the whole island thing and closest to mountain it was amazing,As a supporting character the sailor men and his family was amazingly showcased.the last act was literally goosebumps and incredible the key scene along with the entrance of mountain and Gold Flooded Room of Dwarf's it was amazing,then the conversation of Bilbo and Dragon and whole glimpse of Dragon it was fantastically shocking and awesome scene,on other hand the island attacks from Azog's person to Killi and then the rescue by elf's and all it was amazing,the King Dwarfs Pride moment with the House thing and whole ending standing against the dragon scene and at last the Gold pouring revenge scene it was full of excitement and amazing moment then the end with dragon escape and about to attack the city it was a jaw-dropping cliff-hanger at last it was a amazing end.Its a brilliant movie its adventurous,fun and entertaining with incredible visuals,fights and music it's better than 1st one and literally a Amazing sequel and best in prequel trilogy its a Great Movie!… Expand
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r96skFeb 20, 2021
Still very good, but I found 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' to be a step below the preceding 2012 release.

The conclusion is what affects it the most, in my opinion. It isn't anything bad, but it goes on for too long - yet the endingStill very good, but I found 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' to be a step below the preceding 2012 release.

The conclusion is what affects it the most, in my opinion. It isn't anything bad, but it goes on for too long - yet the ending itself comes out of nowhere a little. It's iffily crafted, with the entertainment value not enough to cover it up. Again, nothing anywhere near terrible... just not as great as I wanted/expected.

I also kinda wanted more scenes with Martin Freeman (Bilbo) across the midway point. I like the focus on Richard Armitage (Thorin) & Co. but I felt there needed to be more with the lead - and with Ian McKellen (Gandalf), for that matter.

I've led with my negatives first, but I have many positives too. I enjoyed the scenes in Esgaroth with Luke Evans (Bard), all of the stuff there looks awesome. The character of Tauriel, played by Evangeline Lilly, is cool. Orlando Bloom (Legolas) remains fun to watch. Everything else, including the score, is very nicely done - as anticipated.

Love the end credits song ("I See Fire") by Ed Sheeran, by the way. Not quite as grand and great as "May It Be" from LOTR, but it's pretty close!… Expand
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SoapNuggetJul 14, 2020
The film is definitely an improvement over the first one but still suffers from trying to stretch a small book into a 3 hour long epic but still is fun.
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Cementer200Sep 27, 2020
The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug is a good movie. The movie continues on The Hobbit journey to kill the dragon.
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NikopooOct 15, 2020
These movies are a huge cringe-fest, albeit as far as a terrible series who insults the movies before it goes with clearly just trying to fill their pockets with money, this one was moderately entertaining.
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iCampoRamilNov 16, 2021
A pesar de ser, para mi, la peor de las 3, sigue siendo una obra magistral en todos sus aspectos.
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MmmsyJan 9, 2021
Its just a very good movie. Not the best but worth watching. Maybe it is not the same as book but still very good.
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Bene213Sep 11, 2022
Ist ein sehr guter Film Der Film hat eine gute Story Und sieht auch super aus
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Fixer84Mar 16, 2023
In my opinion it is the best of the trilogy, Smaug is graphically well rendered and is a mysterious and interesting villain.
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