Well this was definitely better than the first Hobbit film as there was no hour long goblin chase scene. I found the movie to be pretty enjoyable particularly the dynamic scenes between Smaug and Bilbo, and the extended character development of Bilbo and Thorin. The action was great fun although drawn out and unrealistic/ridiculous at times (like all Peter Jackson films). Someone just has to get Peter Jackson a damn editor already. I honestly don't know what other scenes he could possibly add on to a Special Edition version (but I know that he probably has a million). Still, I'll be ready for my final trip back to Middle Earth next year.

Weak and drawn out compared even to the first one.

Things I liked:
* Trippin' in Mirkwood,
* Barrel-ride,
* Lake-town,
* Dialog between Bilbo and Smaug

Things I disliked:
* NO SONGS!!1!
* 3 of the 5 major plot points are rushed through, culminating in a drawn-out battle/chase scene at the end that, after a while, becomes boring and stretches the suspension of disbelieve to its breaking point
* the added female lead is only motivated by her affaction for two members of the male cast. If you can't handle realistic female characters than leave them out.

Also: HFR+4K+3D makes prostetics look like what they are: rubber :(.

I enjoyed it more than the first one despite having again some CGI problems and an unnecessary romantic subplot. We begin to see the bad effects the ring has on Bilbo and we meet Thranduil and Smaug who are the best parts of this movie.

More excitement! More fun! This sequel is just as much of a blast as its predecessor. [spoiler]Some fans may be disappointed with the _Empire Strikes Back_-style cliffhanger ending, though.[/spoiler]

**Content Concerns:** Fantasy violence throughout, scary creatures (goblins, orcs, etc.), one or two brief crude remarks, use of magic, etc. Take the "PG-13" rating seriously.

9/10
Better than the first part of the movie and definitely more exciting and had a lovely flow to it. I definitely had a very good and fun time with this part of the movie.
For me as always the Elves stole the show and I could definitely watch a hole spinoff with the Elves as the main focus because they are totally frickin awesome and let's face it cool AF.
I could watch Hope/Kate being a badass as an Elf all day she stole every scene.
Smuag was Awesome and definitely was an
AVENGERS-LEVEL THREAT.... and the action and pacing in this part of the movie was Epic and relentless which definitely worked for me.

Side note the special effects are amazing and definitely worthy of the budget spent.

Smaug carries this film the rest falls a little flat

What a waste of time. And budget. I mean it looks fantastic for the most part. Especially the barrel chase scene is innovative (it's like the highway chase in matrix - just with barrels in white water). And the Scrooge McDuck scene ain't bad either (That's again Wagner basically - as if LoT were not enough Wagner already). And the elves' close quarters fighting scene are of dare-devilish quality. It's still stupid though. The dwarves are to often clowns - can't they be fierce warriors or wise sages? And they still travel from one repetitive adventure to another. It's not as bad of an itinerary that was the first movie, but it's still not awesome given the money they have have spent. It's way too long.

PS: it's as shame what they do with female characters here. These nerds just don't know how to feature an independent strong woman with an ambition on her own and freed from old-fashioned role models.

Loved the sequence where [spoiler]they floated down the river being chased by the orcs[/spoiler]!

Seen it twice, second one as an extended edition. We can't say it's excellent part, but we can say it's good filling between beginning and the final part.

Extended version, I liked it more than when I saw it in the Cinema, although it has too long scenes, if I know what is the extended

Dragon Tales, Dragon Tales, it's almost time for Dragon Tales...so come along, take my hand..Let's all go to Dragon Laaaaaaand!!!

Smaug is by far the best part of The Hobbit Trilogy. The ending is so unsatisfying. I get you want him in more movies but they really should of done it all in one movie so they don't kill the momentum. Still the scenes with Bilbo and Smaug are some of the best.