The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.

Director:

Peter Jackson

Writers:

Fran Walsh (screenplay), Philippa Boyens (screenplay)

Stars:

Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 18 wins & 87 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ian McKellen	...	Gandalf
Martin Freeman	...	Bilbo
Richard Armitage	...	Thorin
Ken Stott	...	Balin
Graham McTavish	...	Dwalin
William Kircher	...	Bifur
James Nesbitt	...	Bofur
Stephen Hunter	...	Bombur
Dean O'Gorman	...	Fili
Aidan Turner	...	Kili
John Callen	...	Oin
Peter Hambleton	...	Gloin
Jed Brophy	...	Nori
Mark Hadlow	...	Dori
Adam Brown	...	Ori

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

giant spider | sword and sorcery | elf | dwarf | galadriel character | 

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Taglines:

Beyond darkness... beyond desolation... lies the greatest danger of all.

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Genres:

Adventure | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images

Details

Official Sites:

Centralmoviesth Official site

Country:

USA New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 December 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Hobbit Part 2

Filming Locations:

Stone Street Studios, Stone Street, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand

Box Office

Budget:

$225,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$73,645,197, 15 December 2013

Gross USA:

$258,366,855

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$958,366,855

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), New Line Cinema, WingNut Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

161 min 186 min (Extended Edition)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

A few things in the original Hobbit that aren't as important in the film: when trying to tiptoe away from Smaug while the dragon is still asleep, Bilbo is holding a golden cup, which was what he stole in his first trip into Erebor in the book. Golden coins later fall from Smaug's belly as he crosses over the Company, which were a major plot point in the original book.

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Goofs

The tapestry that Bilbo falls under in the Hall of Kings disappears when the scene changes to the perspective of Thorin as he is talking to Smaug from atop the statue.

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Quotes

[Thrain and Gandalf come face to face with Sauron]
Thrain: Tell Thorin that I love him! Will you do that? Will you tell my grandson that I loved him?
Gandalf: You will tell him yourself!
Thrain: It is too late...
[Sauron consumes Thrain]
Gandalf: NO!

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Alternate Versions

The shot showing that the Dwarves have lost the path in Mirkwood is present in the theatrical version but is not included in the Extended Edition.

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Connections

Referenced in Carl's Stone Cold Lock of the Century of the Week: Colts Vs. Bills 2015 (2015)

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Soundtracks

I See Fire
Written by Ed Sheeran
Performed by Ed Sheeran
Courtesy of Atlantic Records
Ed Sheeran appears courtesy of Asylum Records UK

User Reviews

Peter Jackson goes all in!

This movie takes a big step up from the first movie. The movie is intense from the start to the end, in a very good way! The story is following the book very well. The dragon may have more lives than in the book, but the scenes are fantastic anyway. . The film gets a big lift by more characters to follow. Peter jackson does the sequel superb by telling the story with a lot of exiting action throughout the movie. Martin freeman plays the role as Bilbo Baggins extremely well yet again. I can't wait to for the final chapter in the hobbit masterpiece by Peter Jackson who blows you in to middle earth yet again! The hobbit and the lord of the rings will be the greatest master piece of all time! In a 100 years these films will be the Mona Lisa of films! I would recommend you go see this movie over and over again!