Review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) by Robbie N — 19 Aug 2015

Plot happens out of the original order in the book, could have done without watching.

This review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was written by Robbie N on 19 Aug 2015.

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

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