The second part amends the fiasco of the first one. Spectacular and, again, with several moments of the already classic "platform-like" fights on the run from these series of movies that could be enhanced if some sense would be given to them. Still, the staging of every location and, remarkably, Smaug, is worth seeing.
Top Cast
Ian McKellen
Gandalf the Grey
Martin Freeman
Bilbo Baggins
Richard Armitage
Thorin Oakenshield
Benedict Cumberbatch
Smaug / Sauron
Orlando Bloom
Legolas
Evangeline Lilly
Tauriel
Lee Pace
King Thranduil
Luke Evans
Bard / Girion
Stephen Fry
The Master of Laketown
Ken Stott
Balin
James Nesbitt
Bofur
Mikael Persbrandt
Beorn
Sylvester McCoy
Radagast the Brown
Aidan Turner
Kili
Dean O'Gorman
Fili
Graham McTavish
Dwalin
Reviews
7 out of 10 stars would normally be considered quite okay and I guess you could say that this movie is quite okay. However, it has a reputation to live up to. As a movie in the Tolkien universe and with LOTR and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey this movie have a lot to live up to and, as far as I am concerned, it does not. As an action/adventure/fantasy movie it is a quite okay movie. It has a lot of action of…
Jackson turned a great story into just another Prates of the Caribbean. Jumping, sliding, gags, etc. All the thinking parts are gone.
I'm happy to be back in this world, but _Empire_ this ain't. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._
FAQ about The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
What is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug about?
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
When was The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug released?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was released in 2013.
What genres does The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug belong to?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is categorised as Fantasy, Adventure, Action.
Who stars in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The cast of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug includes Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Orlando Bloom.