Really Surprised!

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Movie Review: "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" (2013)After now more Academy-Award-winning Director Guillermo Del Toro left the two-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic childrem book, firstly published to the English-speaken book market on September 21st 1937, "Lord of The Rings" director Peter Jackson took the opportunity to present this centerpiece of a newly-organized trilogy by writing trio Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson, releasing the three "Hobbit" movies between December 2012 and 2014 in for favors for initial book options owner Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as galvanizing presanter, backed in wolrdwide distribution by Warner Bros. affliate New Line Cinema.In the first minutes, it becomes clear "The Desolation of Smaug" is not the usual Tolkien universe fantasy-movie, director Peter Jackson delivers with atmospheric as stark digital "Red Epic" cinematography ignited by Andrew Lesnie (1956-2015), when a 150-Minute theatrical cut by Jabez Olssen strikes suspense, visual effects splendors with gigantic spiders attack in a mysterious mind-blending forest, when the company of dwarves surrounded by actor Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield and reprising "Gandalf" portraying character Ian McKellen as Martin Freeman in the title-role of "Bilbo" must confront several non-stop thrilling action scenes from being captured by Wood-Elves, escaping in a extraordinary barrel riding wild river sequence toward the awakening of dragon Smaug, vocally portrayed to excellence by actor Bendict Cumberbatch, and then an exceeding edge-of-the-seat final confrontation between deceptive "Smaug and the mining forge organizing dwarves.The second installment of "The Hobbit" movie series markes a highlight in fantasy cinema due to perfect pacing, endless newly-to-discover characters from man-resembling hobbits, dwarves and wizards as orcs, other fantastic beasts plus a sequence-owning shapeshifting bear creature turning into the utmost mysterious character "Beorn", given face by actor Mikael Persbrandt, making this Holiday season of 2013/2014 movie event a real likeable as satisfying Hollywood motion picture entertainment experience, perferably watched in and IMAX certified theatre.Copyright 2018 Cinemajesty Entertainments LLC

But you've got to go through the woods to get to the mountain to slay the dragon, and what a venture it is. I wouldn't want to face the giant, blood thirsty spiders who will argue with each other after bundling you up before they go for your blood. I wouldn't want to face the various creatures who also dread the dragon but refuse to help the dwarfs (lead by the handsome and fearless Thorin) and the ring wearing invisible Hobbit Bilbo Baggins. Anxious to tell wizard Gandolf about the ring, Bilbo simply says he's found his courage. He'll find a lot more than that before this adventure is over. Even worse than these human looking creatures with dark souls filled with prejudices, there's also the demonic looking creatures who serve the dragon, a heroic female (Cate Blanchette) and a cursed creature whose form keeps changing against his will. It was established in the first film the judgmental prejudices between dwarfs and hobbits, bonded together because of a common cause, a metaphor if ever I saw one for a reason that humans must band together to fight the evil human dragons who threaten to destroy peace and freedom today.There literally is a sequence where Bilbo and the dwarfs go over some dangerous falls in barrels, nifty action battle sequences, and of course, middle earth enemy #1, the dragon Smaug. I've had mixed feelings about these often loud fantasy franchises, whether too set in the world of the dark arts or so over the top with computer generated special effects. So I keep these in perspective and am overjoyed when like this, they are actually highly above average. It's difficult to realize where live action filming begins and computer generated effects begin, but as long as there's characters you genuinely root for, then I am in favor of them. Most of the rest, not so much.

This movie continues after the end of the first part of 'Hobbit'. As Gandalf the gray promised Thorin that he would help him to reclaim his kingdom, they all continue their journey. Gandalf turns back to see the darkness has returned. This is the best movie than the first part and I hope that the third part would be more interesting. I am very eager to watch the third.

"The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug" is a two hour and forty minute movie. When the closing credits rolled, however, this was my first thought: "Bring on Part Three!". Once again, director Peter Jackson managed to completely immerse me in the fantasy realm of the LOTR universe.For a basic plot summary, this movie picks up right where the first one leaves off. Fresh out of the Misty Mountains, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and Dwarf Co. continue to venture forward towards the Lonely Mountain. Along the way, they encounter:-Giant spiders in the forest -The woodland Elvish warriors led by Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly). -Escaping the Elves in the iconic "barrels" scene. -The rising of Sauron and his army of Orcs. -The Lonely Mountain itself, inside which the mighty Smaug (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) dwells.Anyone's enjoyment of these movies comes down to how fully they are able to fully immerse themselves into the fantasy atmosphere. I am able to 100% "buy in", so I love it. I enjoy practically every aspect of the picture, from the action/adventure to the music to the "canon" material and even the dwarf bumbling humor. This is one of my favorite series of all-time, so I'm probably not being too objective here, but to me there is nothing here in this movie to shy away from.It has been awhile since I read the "Hobbit" book, so I can't comment on how closely the movie follows the text, but from what I've heard/remember Jackson takes quite a few liberties. To be honest, though, I didn't care one iota while watching the film. I didn't feel as if any of the "new stuff" was boring or dramatically changed the main storyline. Again, of course, that could just be because I'm not intimately acquainted with the novel as I once was.A final comment on this movie (and the series so far): The one thing I DO remember about the "Hobbit" book is that it is very much more light-hearted than LOTR and almost more of a children's book. However, these movies (with their horrifying creatures and graphic battles) are not marketed for the kiddie set. Thus, I can understand why Peter Jackson would want to incorporate more mature themes into the storyline. Too much of "book Hobbit" is childish (for better or worse).Overall, "The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug" was one of my favorite cinema experiences of the year. Like I said, I could have EASILY sat through the entire third segment the same night!