The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – A Middle-earth Spectacle Released in December 2013, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
– Despite being better paced than the first film, it’s still a 161-minute movie that could easily lose 20-30 minutes. The extended chase sequences and detours (like the convoluted “hidden door” subplot) test patience. The Hobbit- The Desolation Of Smaug