I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It is much better than the first. The relationships are more dynamic, there is much more drama, and Smaug is a scene stealer. The special effects people did a great job bringing him to life. This movie, like the first Hobbit, has a confrontation between Bilbo and a foe towards the end. The first movie was with Gollum, and I had difficulty understanding anything he said. This movie the confrontation was with Smaug, and I could understand the dragon very well. Watching Bilbo struggle to manipulate in the pile of treasure because it was so deep, was humorous in a way. It was like an avalanche of money and jewels. This movie brings the orcs into the story. They have been breeding across the lake under to watchful eye of Sauran. However the area has been hidden through magical powers. Gandolf breaks the hiding spell, but in the process gets himself caught. Bilbo, and the dwarves wake the dragon under the mountain. They make a good battle against him, but the movie ends with the dragon getting away, and on his way to seek revenge of the human inhabitants on the lake, who he assumes helped the dwarves invade his lair. This is very entertaining.
Some of the important cast:
Ian McKellen Gandalf, wizard
Martin Freeman Bilbo, Hobbit
Richard Armitige Thorin, King of the dwarves
Orlando Bloom, Legolas, elf
Evengeline Lilly, Tauriel, elf who befriends a dwarf
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