
After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty Mountains, Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard. If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of th... (Full plot summary below)
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After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty Mountains, Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard. If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. And, where has Gandalf got off to? And what is his secret business to the south?
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| Cinema SightWesley LovellA terrific middle chapter with plenty of action, excitement and fun. |
| Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)Linda CookEven more entertaining than its predecessor, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" continues J.R.R. Tolkien's journey with fleshed-out characters and action sequences that will bring fans back to their beloved Middle Earth. |
| MediaMikesMichael A. SmithFinally, there is the great Smaug, menacingly voiced by Bennedict Cumberbatch with a mixture of menace and humor. |
| Palo Alto WeeklyTyler HanleySmaug ignites the excitement missing from Jackson's sluggish first Hobbit flick, and the stunning visuals -- cinematography, costuming, set design, effects -- set it apart as one of the most impressive fantasy films ever made. |
| Schmoes KnowMark Ellis"The Desolation of Smaug" is so much fun, you won't mind experiencing it twice to see what you missed at the first go around. |
| Cleveland Plain DealerClint O'ConnorAfter a sluggish first Hobbit, Peter Jackson woke up and smelled the java. No. 2 is an action-packed thrill ride. |
| Minneapolis Star TribuneColin Covert"The Desolation of Smaug" is a rip-roaring wizards and lizards escapade that delivers a full quota of thrills while remaining true to the lighthearted spirit of the source material. |
| Daily StarAndy LeaJackson barely puts a hairy foot wrong for an action-packed two hours and 40 minutes. |
| Empire MagazineNick De SemlyenMiddle-earth's got its mojo back. A huge improvement on the previous installment, this takes our adventurers into uncharted territory and delivers spectacle by the ton. |
| East Bay ExpressKelly VanceMaybe the series will go on forever. Would that be such a bad thing? |