Review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) by Stan W — 24 Nov 2014

Slight step-up, but unbelievable tedious at times, I actually drifted a couple of times.

This review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was written by Stan W on 24 Nov 2014.

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

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