Review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) by Sophie R — 15 Mar 2017
In the beginning of the film we see a flashback with Thorin and Gandalf, clarifying the spark of the journey. This would've been a good scene in the first movie, but I appreciate it all the same. To me, the action seemed to be lacking in the previous movie in the trilogy, then it was all squashed into its sequel and the middle movie,The Desolation of Smaug.
While there was more action, it lacked plot. The original meaning of the movie seemed to be an after thought. Sure we still see Bilbo transform into the hero in our story, but it lacks reason as it is all compressed into a few battle scenes in a single movie.
Another thing Jackson (director) seemed to rush is the bond formed between Bilbo and the ring. Bilbo's obsession with the ring is supposed to grow throughout movie visibly, but we only see him use it during battle.
Otherwise, I found the second movie relatively enjoyable, or at least an improvement from the first.
This review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was written by Sophie R on 15 Mar 2017.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has generally received very positive reviews.
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