Hobbit review

Peter Jackson has returned once again to bring us the second installment in the Hobbit trilogy. But how

Does thing retelling of the book stand up against its predecessors? Keep reading to find out.

            Peter Jackson has become well known for his hugely successful adaptations of the Lord of the Rings series that he brought to the movie screen in the early 2000’s. Last year he booted up the J.J.R Tolkien train once again to bring us 3 movies based off the Hobbit books. And while the first one was a very good movie in itself, it had some flaws in that it was relatively slow to start off with, and was a more overall lighthearted movie. But unlike the first, The Desolation of Smaug brings us back to the good old days of the Lord of the Rings with much up actions scenes and  an overall more dark and serious tone then the first. This time around the dwarves and company are nearing closed and closer to their mountain. But time is ticking and they much reach it before Durans Day (sort of a dwarfy holiday of sorts). Unfortunately for them it seem like the world is out to get them, with their capture at the hands of the elves to the departure of Gandalf. And even worse for them is when they finally reach their old home. They mistakenly awaken an ancient dragon that has lived in their home for far too long. Realizing there mistake, they quickly try to dispatch the dragon before it go’s flying away to bring ruin to middle earth.

            As I said before, this movie is a much darker tale then the first, with the scene of them being attacked by spiders in the forest being especially tense. Even though many of the dwarves are nearing there old home, it seems like the spirit has been drained out of them from the hard journey. It seems like this time around their lighthearted spirit has dwindled and been replaced by a somber feeling. The new characters that were revealed were very good, with Legolas making a return as the son of the king, to the appearance of Beorn, a half man half bear shapeshifter that helps the dwarves out on their journey.

            This film has one downside and unfortunately it’s quite a major one. The studio thought that small people killing orcs and many other fiendish creatures isn’t enough, so they decided to add a love storyline between one of the dwarves and an elvish woman. This plot point does absolutely nothing for the story, only making some parts of it especially cringe and almost impossible to watch. I know sometimes movies like to deviate away from the books, but this time they went too far with it adding nothing for the movie, and being my only complaint.

            The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug has surpassed my expectations this time, leaving a impression that won’t soon be forgotten. I highly recommend that you see this movie.