The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
A cozy yet grand adventure that balances whimsical humor with sweeping battles and heartfelt camaraderie.
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
A sprawling, effects-heavy fantasy adventure that balances grand spectacle with a creeping sense of dread, though it often feels stretched thin.
About 2013 film directed by Peter Jackson
Genres fantasy, action, adventure
Directed by Peter Jackson
Written by Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
Starring Cate Blanchett, Peter Jackson, Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Billy Connolly, Stephen Fry
Music Howard Shore
Runtime 161 min
Country United States, New Zealand
Links TMDB · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikipedia · Wikidata
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