Review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) by Mike Mcgranaghan for Aisle Seat — 19 Dec 2013
Needless padding is the enemy of competent storytelling. The Desolation of Smaug is frustrating because you sense how much Jackson is in love with Tolkien's material, and how much that love has caused him to lose sight of what this tale should really be.
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This review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was written by Mike Mcgranaghan and published by Aisle Seat on 19 Dec 2013.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has generally received very positive reviews.
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