![]() ![]() Gandalf goes with Bilbo to carefully introduce the group to Beorn, and instructs the Dwarves come out of the house two at a time (except for Bombur who is instructed to come out alone) much to Beorn's unpleasant surprise. After having spent the night in Beorn's house, the Dwarves are discussing how they can get past Beorn unseen however, Gandalf assures them they will need Beorn's help.Thorin also mentions that Thrain was wearing one of the seven Dwarf Lord rings when he disappeared. Thorin tells him that he is searching for Thrain, his father who was presumed dead after the Battle of Moria Thrain has supposedly been seen again. At the Prancing Pony, Gandalf asks Thorin about his business in Bree.These include the following new or extended scenes: Any fantasy fan is sure to find something to enjoy in this second excursion into the early life of Bilbo Baggins.The Extended Edition that was made for the home theater market adds 25 minutes of additional footage. The Desolation of Smaug is a great sequel and one that reaffirms the strength of the Lord of the Rings universe and lore. It’s a wholly entertaining movie, and while it might annoy some book purists (as any adaptation is likely to do), I found the two-plus hour adventure well worth my time. A lot of credit is due to the visual effects department in terms of Smaug’s effectiveness, as the visual design of the dragon is truly epic in scale.Īpart from the fantastic action scenes and exceptional creature design, The Desolation of Smaug manages to elevate the story of Bilbo Baggins and his trip to Erebor to new heights. This goes doubly for every scene involving the titular dragon Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch), who commands the audience’s attention with his intimidating demeanor. A few sequences stand out among the rest, including a frantic barrel ride down a raging river, but nearly every action scene is worth the price of admission. Viewers who found An Unexpected Journey drawn out or boring will be happy to hear that this sequel delivers plenty of action and intensity. However, little can be complained about in terms of pacing or the amount of excitement displayed on-screen. Like the first Hobbit film, The Desolation of Smaug has a handful of flaws. ![]()
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