Review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) by Hannah B — 21 Aug 2014

Much better than the first and an overall great film!

This review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was written by Hannah B on 21 Aug 2014.

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

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