Review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) by Federico L — 06 Nov 2016

A step above the first. Great sequences, but man are they milking it. Smaug is great.

This review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was written by Federico L on 06 Nov 2016.

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

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