The Desolation of Smaug is a great sequel and one that reaffirms the strength of the Lord of the Rings universe and lore. It’s a wholly entertaining movie, and while it might annoy some book purists (as any adaptation is likely to do), I found the two-plus hour adventure well worth my time. A lot of credit is due to the visual effects department in terms of Smaug’s effectiveness, as the visual design of the dragon is truly epic in scale.Īpart from the fantastic action scenes and exceptional creature design, The Desolation of Smaug manages to elevate the story of Bilbo Baggins and his trip to Erebor to new heights. This goes doubly for every scene involving the titular dragon Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch), who commands the audience’s attention with his intimidating demeanor.
A few sequences stand out among the rest, including a frantic barrel ride down a raging river, but nearly every action scene is worth the price of admission.
Viewers who found An Unexpected Journey drawn out or boring will be happy to hear that this sequel delivers plenty of action and intensity. However, little can be complained about in terms of pacing or the amount of excitement displayed on-screen.
Like the first Hobbit film, The Desolation of Smaug has a handful of flaws.
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