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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

  • 20132013
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 41m
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Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Martin Freeman, Lee Pace, Evangeline Lilly, and Luke Evans in 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.
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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 rin... Read allThe 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.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.
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158
  • Director
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
    • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
    • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ian McKellen
    • Martin Freeman
    • Richard Armitage
  • Director
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
    • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
    • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ian McKellen
    • Martin Freeman
    • Richard Armitage
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    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 19 wins & 90 nominations total

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    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Gandalf
    Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman
    • Bilbo
    Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage
    • Thorin
    Ken Stott
    Ken Stott
    • Balin
    Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish
    • Dwalin
    William Kircher
    William Kircher
    • Bifur
    James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt
    • Bofur
    Stephen Hunter
    Stephen Hunter
    • Bombur
    Dean O'Gorman
    Dean O'Gorman
    • Fili
    Aidan Turner
    Aidan Turner
    • Kili
    John Callen
    John Callen
    • Oin
    Peter Hambleton
    Peter Hambleton
    • Gloin
    Jed Brophy
    Jed Brophy
    • Nori
    Mark Hadlow
    Mark Hadlow
    • Dori
    Adam Brown
    Adam Brown
    • Ori
    Orlando Bloom
    Orlando Bloom
    • Legolas
    Evangeline Lilly
    Evangeline Lilly
    • Tauriel
    Lee Pace
    Lee Pace
    • Thranduil
    • Director
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
      • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
      • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The only time Legolas blinks is when he realizes he has been wounded and when Thranduil beheads the orc he is interrogating. This is in keeping with the character, as the only time Legolas blinks in The Lord of the Rings trilogy is when he is strongly surprised.
    • Goofs
      The movies previously retained the idea from the books that sunlight renders Orcs non-functional. Gandalf remarked in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) on how alarming it is that Saruman's breeding program has produced sun-resistant Orc soldiers. Yet in the barrel escape scene from Thranduil's caverns, the orcs are chasing the dwarfs down the River Running, and doing hard battle, in broad daylight without suffering any ill effects.
    • Quotes

      Balin: [sees a chamber full of dead dwarves, with their only means of escape blocked] The last of our kin. They must have come here hoping beyond hope. We could make for the mines. Might last a few days.

      Thorin Oakenshield: No. I will not die like this, cowering, clawing for breath. We make for the forges.

      Dwalin: He'll see us! Sure as death.

      Thorin Oakenshield: Not if we split up.

      Balin: Thorin, we'll never make it.

      Thorin Oakenshield: Some of us might. Lead him to the forges. We kill the dragon. If this is to end in fire, then we will all burn together!

    • Alternate versions
      The Extended Edition that was made for the home theater market adds 25 minutes of additional footage. These include the following new or extended scenes:
      • At the Prancing Pony, Gandalf asks Thorin about his business in Bree. Thorin tells him that he is searching for Thrain, his father who was presumed dead after the Battle of Moria; Thrain has supposedly been seen again. Thorin also mentions that Thrain was wearing one of the seven Dwarf Lord rings when he disappeared.
      • After having spent the night in Beorn's house, the Dwarves are discussing how they can get past Beorn unseen; however, Gandalf assures them they will need Beorn's help. Gandalf goes with Bilbo to carefully introduce the group to Beorn, and instructs the Dwarves come out of the house two at a time (except for Bombur who is instructed to come out alone) much to Beorn's unpleasant surprise.
      • Upon leaving with Beorn's ponies, Beorn makes the group swear to free the horses before entering the forest. He then has a talk with Gandalf about Azog, the Necromancer at Dol Guldur, the tombs in the mountains (featuring a flashback with a voiceover by Galadriel) and a possible return of Sauron.
      • Gandalf warns the Dwarves not to disturb the water in Mirkwood, use only bridges and be wary of illusions.
      • The Dwarves find the bridge in Mirkwood destroyed, so they cross the river with the use of vines hanging above the water. Bombur falls in the water and is asleep, so the other Dwarves need to carry him. They see a white stag, which Thorin tries to shoot unsuccessfully. Bilbo states this will bring bad luck.
      • The Master of Laketown and his aid Alfrid talk about Bard and their desire to get rid of his influence on the people of the town. As Alfrid serves the Master a plate of goat and ram's testicles to eat, they discuss a possibility to silence Bard.
      • While being smuggled into Laketown, the Dwarves are discovered. They fight off the guards with the help of the townsfolk. Braga, the captain of the guards, enters, and Bard bribes him into leaving by offering him a fancy piece of underwear for his wife.
      • The Master of Laketown and Alfrid are discussing an old prophecy that when the king of the mountain returns, the streets will run with gold.
      • Alfrid asks whether Thorin can be trusted to keep his word, prompting Bilbo to vouch for him.
      • The remaining Dwarves ask Alfrid to help the wounded Kili, but he coldly dismisses them.
      • Balin describes how the desolation of Smaug was once a lush woodland.
      • While at Dol Guldur, Gandalf is suddenly attacked by a Dwarf. After a brief scuffle, Gandalf recognizes his assailant as Thrain, and uses an enchantment to give him his memory back. Thrain mentions how he lost his finger and the Dwarf Lord ring during the Battle of Moria. He also warns Gandalf that no one should enter Erebor.
      • Gandalf and Thrain are attacked by Azog at Dol Guldur. Azog's subtitle, "Run him down!" is changed to "Run them down!" in the Extended Edition. Gandalf fights him off and they run away, only to be caught by the Necromancer, who uses black smoke tendrils to grab and kill Thrain.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Extended Edition Scenes (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Trumpet Fanfare
      Composed by David Donaldson, David Long, Steve Roche & Janet Roddick

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    8/10
    A Fantastic, Exciting Adventure
    While I enjoyed the first Hobbit film, it did feel like it left a bit to be desired. This was no surprise, as everything that I loved about the book was in the second half. I knew that I would be waiting for all the good stuff with the second and third films. And sure enough, the second film delivers where the first film didn't quite excite as much as I had wanted. While it isn't perfect and does unnecessarily deviate a bit, this is easily better than the first film, giving us a bigger, bolder adventure and a more interesting Bilbo Baggins this time around.

    Before I get to the good stuff, let me get my complaints out of the way. My biggest complaint are the unnecessary plot threads. There seems to be a big need for this series of films to tie into LotR, and I really don't understand why. A great deal of time is taken in this film to introduce us to things we already know the outcome of. We're, at points, taken away from the dwarfs and Bilbo to follow Gandalf as he goes off on his own adventure to uncover the growing evil of Sauron and his armies. Like the first film, it's completely unnecessary, but unlike that film, it's jarring. We're ripped from a fantastic adventure to a story that we don't really need to know and has no real relation to the dwarfs and their adventure. In fact, any time we're taken out of the company of the dwarfs, it almost feels cheap. The almost romance between Evangeline Lily's elf and the dwarf Kili feels something of the same, the whole lot of these stories coming off as filler in an effort to make time for three movies instead of just two. It feels like a stretch and brings a screeching halt to the momentum of the main story.

    That said, the rest of the film is an excellent and expertly crafted adaptation. There is a definite sense of character growth, especially from Bilbo, who seems to struggle with the power of the ring and it's greed. We already know where this goes, but it is none the less fascinating considering who he was when we first met him. The dwarfs seem to almost take a back seat here. They are less prominent, with the exception of Thorin and Balin, who take front and center. That isn't to say they aren't entertaining, as they usually are every time they are on screen. Thorin is the real standout though, as he goes through similar changes as Bilbo, which lends them an interesting comparison in their mutual struggles. The actors are all excellent once again in their respective roles, with Freeman once again being the standout. Evangeline Lily is also a pleasant surprise in an original role as an elf created for the film. She adds a much needed feminine touch to an otherwise predominantly male cast. She proves herself to be a fine silver screen presence and hopefully this will net her some further film roles.

    While the film does an excellent job of not simply being the middle film, something The Two Towers struggled with in the LotR trilogy, it is the action, set pieces, and effects which are the true stars. This may not be a LotR movie, but it's close. We almost immediately start out with a bang and it rarely lets up. Of course, much of what happens early on, as exciting as it may be, pales in comparison to it's explosive and lengthy climax. Smaug is quite possibly the best creation of any of the film, Hobbit or LotR. He is as awesome as you could have hoped for and Benedict Cumberbatch is excellent in the role. While effects have been applied to his voice to give it more boom, he does a fantastic job as the sneering, wise, and boastful dragon. Watching and listening to him face off against Bilbo is a delightful treat, and that is before we get to any fire breathing and chasing. What follows is a lengthy conclusion to the film that will excite and delight all. I have no qualms in saying that Smaug makes the entire film worth the admission of price. But don't go in expecting a solid conclusion. This is, after all, the second of a trilogy, so you can surely expect the film to leave you salivating for the next one.

    While this new Hobbit film still doesn't reach LotR heights, it is superior to the previous film, especially when it comes to being an enjoyable adventure. It feels like it matters to the trilogy and delivers on being an epic. And I simply can't rave enough about Smaug. If you didn't enjoy the first film, you may find yourself feeling about the same here. But at least this one has a cool dragon.
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    • How come Gandalf fails to escape from Dol Guldur while Radagast is successful?
    • Why does not Smaug form an alliance with Sauron, are not both on the same side?
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    • Release date
      • December 13, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • New Zealand
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition
    • Filming locations
      • Paradise, Glenorchy, Otago, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • New Line Cinema
      • WingNut Films
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    • Budget
      • $225,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $258,387,334
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $73,645,197
      • Dec 15, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $959,027,992
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
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      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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