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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Name: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Director: Peter Jackson
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Released: 2013-12-11
Duration: 161 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Orlando Bloom

2013 · 2h 41m · Fantasy, Adventure, Action

IMDb 7.8 Metacritic 66 RT 74%

If you're craving epic fantasy spectacle with dragons, action, and Middle-earth magic, absolutely YES—Smaug is a visual feast directed by Peter Jackson that delivers exactly what the premise promises. Skip it only if you're tired of the Hobbit trilogy's bloated pacing, but for a solid adventure night, this middle chapter hits the spot.

Plot

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.

Director: Peter Jackson

Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Orlando Bloom

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