3D was overdone

Rating: 4/10 (6 January 2014)

I saw the 3DH version of this movie, and really wish I'd seen the 2D version instead. The movie itself was decent, but not in the same class as LoTR. The drastically overdone 3D filming really cheapened the movie. Multiple times, I got the feeling I was watching a movie set rather than a movie. It was a lot like watching a made-for-TV movie where the director/producer wanted to focus the movie making on making it look cool in 3D rather than in making a good movie.
The worst part was the ridiculous bee flying up to the audience's face.
I believe it is possible to make a great 3D movie, but Desolation of Smaug is NOT it.
If I took my glasses off (and ignored the blurriness) I was able to enjoy the movie better.