Review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) by Shayan S — 21 Nov 2014

Straight up the worst. A torturous affair.

This review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was written by Shayan S on 21 Nov 2014.

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

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