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Review of by Brandonbonasera — 21 Jan 2014

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is certainly an improvement over An Unexpected Journey; it is well-paced and much more entertaining. This follow-up is highly enjoyable and a must-see in 3D with support of its gorgeous and utterly beautiful visuals.

The highlight of the film is Smaug, who is played brilliantly and menacingly by the fantastic Benedict Cumberbatch. The film is certainly flawed and it does pale in comparison to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but otherwise it is a fantastic adventure film that brilliantly and excitingly leads up to the next instalment, There and Back Again.

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

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

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