The Hobbit Desolation Of Smaug Extended Edition __full__
Prologue: The Search for Erebor
Beyond the Cut: Why the Extended Edition of The Desolation of Smaug is the Definitive Middle-Earth Thriller
- If you love The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions: This is the same commitment to world-building. You cannot watch the theatrical Frodo without the "Concerning Hobbits" prologue, and you cannot watch theatrical Smaug without the Thranduil funeral scene.
- If you love Benedict Cumberbatch: The extended Smaug dialogue is a masterclass in vocal performance.
- If you love Dwarf lore: The Iron Hills politics and the exploration of the Gold Sickness are essential.