Review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) by Andrew B — 29 Apr 2015

A good film overall let down by an over long climax that did not make much sense.

This review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was written by Andrew B on 29 Apr 2015.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has generally received very positive reviews.

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