The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (3D)


The journey continues for the wizard, the hobbit, and the dwarves on a quest across Middle Earth to reclaim a kingdom. Director Peter Jackson picks up the pace with much more action and special effects in this stunning sequel with orcs, a skin-changer, giant spiders, and a fire-breathing dragon Smaug. A pair of elven orc-killing machines (Orlando Bloom returning as Legolas and introducing Evangeline Lily as Tauriel) put on a dazzling display of bowmanship and swordplay. It is a 2 hour 40 minute wild thrill ride that will fill you up with excitement and anticipation then yank the rug from underneath you, leaving you panting for more in this battle between good and evil. Stay tuned for the conclusion in Part 3 from this wondrous Tolkien world.

Alien gives it 3 ½ "dwarves in barrels" stars out of 4.