Way too much story line liberty taken

Rating: 7/10 (16 December 2013)

I wish they has stayed more true to the storyline and been a little less creative. While fast paced, fun, and entertaining movie; too much liberty was taken on the story line. And yet, thankfully, the core and intent of the story is followed.
Beorn doesn't look like Beorn should look...missed that one terribly.
Mirkwood adventures miss a lot...the spiders are awesome.
Smaug is great. Could have maybe been a redder and bigger.
Biblo's character is perfect and spot on.
In all a good movie but not the best of the LOR series.
Can't wait for the final movie.