The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 3D
Peter Jackson's return to Middle Earth continues with part two of his three-part, 3D adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Young Bilbo (Martin Freeman), Gandalf (Ian McKellen), legendary warrior Thorin Oakensheild (Richard Armitage) and a posse of 13 dwarves journey to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug.
Having passed the Lonely Mountain and the goblin tunnels, the cavalcade must now traverse spider-infested forests, the lands of the unforgiving Elves and a poverty-stricken lakeside town on the verge of political collapse. But in the very mountain kingdom the dwarves are trying to reclaim, Bilbo’s greatest challenge lies dormant: the almighty dragon Smaug.
- Director:
- Peter Jackson ('Lord of the Rings' trilogy, 'King Kong', 'Meet The Feebles')
- Writer:
- Fran WalshPhilippa BoyensGuillermo del ToroPeter Jackson
- Cast:
- Martin FreemanIan McKellenAndy SerkisCate BlanchettChristopher LeeElijah WoodRichard ArmitageOrlando BloomHugo WeavingGraham McTavish
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressThis robust, action-packed adventure benefits from a headier sense of forward momentum and a steady stream of 3D-enhanced thrills.
Total Film
pressDespite suffering from middle-act wobbles... nevertheless delivers rousing action, incredible visuals and one stupendous dragon.
Time Out
pressExhaustion has set in by the time Bilbo and his friends encounter Smaug... so it's a good thing that that's when Jackson goes full bore with the adrenalizing, digitally augmented braggadocio.
The Guardian
pressThe Desolation of Smaug is a cheerfully entertaining and exhilarating adventure tale, a supercharged Saturday morning picture: it's mysterious and strange and yet Jackson also effortlessly conjures up that genial quality that distinguishes The Hobbit from the more solemn Rings stories.
The Dissolve
pressUnnecessarily sprawling... It’s hard to fight the feeling that The Hobbit simply isn’t an epic story, and the efforts to expand it into one leave it feeling like an anvil crammed into a sock.
Hollywood Reporter
pressAfter exhibiting an almost craven fidelity to his source material the first time out, Jackson gets the drama in gear here from the outset with a sense of storytelling that possesses palpable energy and purpose.
Empire Magazine
pressMiddle-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.
Brilliant, just a shame that the excellence of these films are not getting the recognition they deserve only due to the long drawn out nature of the collection. There are elements of humor, sadness, action and suspense what else could you ask for?!?! Another great addition to the tale bring on the next one!!!
Being a Kiwi, you feel slightly obligated to watch these films. For me, the first Hobbit film was long and dull - this one is long (enough to start hating the cinema seat), but it's action packed and a lot of fun. Tauriel's a great addition.
Moved along at a better pace than the first movie, no underlying heavy meanings in this one. It's all about the action and a big ass dragon. Next one should be good.
The Hobbit : Desolation of Smaug The second in the trilogy (but 3rd will be split to make 4 in total), all from a single 310page book! Peter Jackson is amazing, as this film really hipes me up for the next. Took me a rollercoaster emotional ride, the ever empending ending seemed forever away, yet nearly ended 3-4times! For a flick nearly 3hrs long, it still...
Variety
pressThis robust, action-packed adventure benefits from a headier sense of forward momentum and a steady stream of 3D-enhanced thrills.
Total Film
pressDespite suffering from middle-act wobbles... nevertheless delivers rousing action, incredible visuals and one stupendous dragon.
Time Out
pressExhaustion has set in by the time Bilbo and his friends encounter Smaug... so it's a good thing that that's when Jackson goes full bore with the adrenalizing, digitally augmented braggadocio.
The Guardian
pressThe Desolation of Smaug is a cheerfully entertaining and exhilarating adventure tale, a supercharged Saturday morning picture: it's mysterious and strange and yet Jackson also effortlessly conjures up that genial quality that distinguishes The Hobbit from the more solemn Rings stories.
The Dissolve
pressUnnecessarily sprawling... It’s hard to fight the feeling that The Hobbit simply isn’t an epic story, and the efforts to expand it into one leave it feeling like an anvil crammed into a sock.
Hollywood Reporter
pressAfter exhibiting an almost craven fidelity to his source material the first time out, Jackson gets the drama in gear here from the outset with a sense of storytelling that possesses palpable energy and purpose.
Empire Magazine
pressMiddle-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.
Brilliant, just a shame that the excellence of these films are not getting the recognition they deserve only due to the long drawn out nature of the collection. There are elements of humor, sadness, action and suspense what else could you ask for?!?! Another great addition to the tale bring on the next one!!!
Being a Kiwi, you feel slightly obligated to watch these films. For me, the first Hobbit film was long and dull - this one is long (enough to start hating the cinema seat), but it's action packed and a lot of fun. Tauriel's a great addition.
Moved along at a better pace than the first movie, no underlying heavy meanings in this one. It's all about the action and a big ass dragon. Next one should be good.
The Hobbit : Desolation of Smaug The second in the trilogy (but 3rd will be split to make 4 in total), all from a single 310page book! Peter Jackson is amazing, as this film really hipes me up for the next. Took me a rollercoaster emotional ride, the ever empending ending seemed forever away, yet nearly ended 3-4times! For a flick nearly 3hrs long, it...
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