Getting darker....

Rating: 9/10 (13 December 2013)

Saw this yesterday and thought I'd share first impressions.
Firstly, it's a BIG film at nearly 3 hours, with an awful lot to take in, ( I realised even as I was coming out of the theatre that I would need to see it again to "get my head around it all").
The none Tolkien additions, It is an adaption after all, fit in seamlessly and help contextualise some of the events not only in this story, but also in The Lord of the Rings follow on. Smaug is suitably terrible and terrifying. There are no weak performances and the story clips along at a fast pace.
If you've read the book, then most of the key elements of the story are addressed. If not then you are in for a real treat as this wonderful story unfolds for you. The cliffhanger ending of this film is excellent!
A brilliantly realised mid section of this classic story. ENJOY!