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Review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) by James E — 03 Jan 2015

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Desolation seems like a slowly progressing middle part of this story, and it is still slow, but it is exciting and fun, with a great performance from Benedict Cumberbatch.

This review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was written by James E on 03 Jan 2015.

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

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