The Desolation of Smaug, unfortunately, ends on a blatant "to be continued" note, yet the story overall is satisfying and largely feels complete, an improvement over its predecessor, hinting at an exciting conclusion.įor a more in-depth take on the film, check out our review of the 3D Extended Blu-ray edition. Arguably, the more interesting aspects is the hostility between Richard Armitage's Thorin and Legalos's father Thranduil (Lee Pace), as well as the introductions of Bard of Esgaroth (Luke Evans) and and the Master of Lake-town (Stephen Fry). These minor alterations and interpretations to Tolkien's dearly beloved book pale in comparison to the appearance of Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly), two characters that are surprisingly well integrated into the narrative, not only expanding on Jackson's vision of this epic fantasy but also adding some welcomed drama. Of course, his purpose is simply to set Thorin and his company back on the right path to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the fire-breathing dragon Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch).Īs the film continues, the plot suddenly thickens with a side-journey involving Gandalf to the tombs of the Nazgûl, which, once again, paves a connection to the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. In this adventure while in the guild of brave dwarves, Peter Jackson and his team appease the devoted fandom with the appearance of Beorn (Mikael Persbrandt), the shapeshifting giant who's only ever seen changing into a bear, imbuing an air of mystery and generating some well-earned sympathy. Picking up soon after the events of An Unexpected Journey, the next chapter in the epic-fantasy trilogy based on one book is an unexpected improvement over its predecessor, introducing a few new characters - as far as the original source is concerned - while still managing to stay faithful to Tolkien's vision.
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