Amazing!

Rating: 9/10 (14 December 2013)

The second installment of a three-part film series based on J. R. R. Tolkien's 1937 novel The Hobbit, beginning with An Unexpected Journey last year, 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' is an Amazing Film, in all respects. Its A Fascinating Epic-Fantasty Adventure, that entertains its viewer wholeheartedly.
'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Synopsis: The dwarfs, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.
Peter Jackson's Love for the 'The Lord of The Rings' is evident yet again with 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'. This one's a dazzling sequel to an equally heavy prequel. The Script is solid, offering heart-pounding moments in the goings-on, along-with magnificent Direction by Jackson himself. Jackson handles this magnum-opus like a pro, with each sequence looking like a painting to reckon with. Graphics are extra-ordinary & the use of 3-D has never been better. Cinematography is outstanding. Editing & Art Design are perfect. Costume Design is note-worthy. Music by Howard Shore is excellent.
Performance-Wise: Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, continues to charm one & all. Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey, despite limited screen time, is powerful. Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, delivers heroically. Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug (vocal performance and motion capture), is legendary. Orlando Bloom as Legolas, is a delight. Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel, is highly efficient. Others lend great support.
On the whole, 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' is amongst the finest films from 2013! Two Thumbs Up!