Directed by Peter Jackman, the movie follows the thirteen dwarfs continuing their quest to find Erebor and reclaim it from Smaug. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the second movie in a three part series of the prequel to The Lord of the Rings series. The movie starred; Ian Mckellen as Gandolf, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin, and Luke Evans as Bard. Throughout the movie, Bilbo shows the ring he found in the goblin tunnels in the fist movie, and the ring becomes a big part of helping Bilbo survive and save his friends throughout their journey.I went into the movie with only the review from the brother that it was good, and came out agreeing. I thought the movie was well shot and the musical score was matched perfectly. I barely noticed the music was playing but instead felt the anxiety build when the dragon began chasing the dwarfs, just as the music built up. I thought all the actors did a good job playing their roles and the CGI was believable.
My favorite part of the movie was the way the cinematographer contrasted the use of the ring. I liked how you got to see both sides of the perspective. For Bilbo's view, the image was blurry. discolored, and seemed to be in tunnel vision. For what the others in the movie would see when Bilbo put on the ring was nothing. The camera would move around showing nobody but played over would be the sound of Bilbo walking and breathing so you knew you were following him but he was invisible. I enjoyed getting both the perspectives.
I would give this movie a 4/5, and would recommend seeing it.
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