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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013

Peter Jackson

Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ian McKellen, Aidan Turner ...

6.7

64,765

Fantasy. Adventure. Action After encountering dangers and obstacles in Mirkwood Forest, Thorin and Company have reached Lake-town and it is 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?

	Author	Review
United Kingdom	Peter Bradshaw The Guardian	"[It] is a cheerfully entertaining and exhilarating adventure tale (...) 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. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"	POS
United States	Justin Chang Variety	"This robust, action-packed adventure benefits from a headier sense of forward momentum and a steady stream of 3D-enhanced thrills."	POS
United States	Todd McCarthy The Hollywood Reporter	"After 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."	POS
United Kingdom	Nick De Semlyen Empire	"Middle-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. (...) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of five)"	POS
United Kingdom	Robbie Collin Telegraph	"Maybe this really is what a lot of people want to see from a film version of 'The Hobbit', but let's at least accept that Tolkien would probably not have been among them. (...) Rating: ★★ (out of five)"	NEG
United States	Claudia Puig USA Today	"Like its predecessor, it features way too much trudging through forests. (...) Rating: ★★ (out of four)"	NEU
United States	Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune	"It's livelier and better than its predecessor. (...) [an] imposing adventure boasting several wing-ding action sequences. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of four)"	POS
United States	Peter Travers Rolling Stone	"Oh, that dragon. I'd endure another slog through Middle-Earth just to spend more time with Smaug. (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of four)"	NEU
United States	Manohla Dargis The New York Times	"A relentless adventure tale, teaming with rowdy action, slavering enemies and Elven gymnastics."	POS

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