The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug

[cranefly]

Last night we watched the first installment of the Hobbit, in preparation for an outing to see this. The first part seemed to stand up pretty good, though the fights with the orcs and goblins were very long hack-and-slash affairs without much plot to them, and I found myself starting to daydream during them -- probably not a good sign. But I think it adds to the franchise.

As for Desolation, we'll likely see that in the next few days. DM's review is most ominous....