Review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) by Enaid N — 16 Aug 2014

Smaug is what made this movie... Amazingly well done performances from Freeman and Cumberbatch!

This review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was written by Enaid N on 16 Aug 2014.

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

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