The Desolation of Smaug- extended edition

Rating: 8/10 (12 December 2014)

Finally this evening, I found myself enjoying this beautiful, extended edition of THE HOBBIT, DOS.
As a book -reader, I loved that they included the introduction of Beorn. Funny, and a well written scene. All new Beorn -scenes were good, in my opinion, but they really stretched out the scenes from Mirkwood. Overcoming the bridge would have been enough, the way I see it. But that was awesome, at least.
The events that takes place in Dol Goldur is pretty extended in this new cut. The biggest surprise for me, was Gandalfs meeting with Thrain. I liked what I saw. A good add for the movie.
I recommend that you, as a book -reader, buy the extended cut of DOS, when it brings you closer to Tolkiens brilliant universe.
8/10