Film Review, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
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Fast-paced action and spectacular visuals make up for a story stretched thin
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Film Review, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
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The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug's Ending Defended By Peter Jackson
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Movie Review – Hobbit, The: The Desolation of Smaug – Fernby Films
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Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' movie review: A fun redemption of the franchise - The Washington Post
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