I think there's something immediately off putting about the "soap opera effect" suffered by Jackson's 48fps 3D version of THE HOBBIT. The first installment is (aside from effects) an unappealing suck fest that never quite makes it beyond strange and occasionally wonderful pictures. At best, it seems like a mockery of itself.
I'm not gonna lie, though. I kinda loved :The Desolation of Smaug. Possibly the best installment in the director's adaptation of Tolkien's everything.
Jackson deftly mixes CGI and physical effects so you're occasionally uncertain which is which and everything ends up blending toward Henson-inspired magical territory, particularly after our party arrives at Lake-town. This effect is helped greatly by lavish exteriors and establishing shots that give way to stark, simplistic personal spaces.
There are certainly moments when the action goes on a bit longer than necessary, but Jackson often offers dazzling visuals in exchange for a little patience (See: The Amazing Revelation of Sauron). Evangeline Lilly performance is not terrible and gels w/ film and w/ other sometimes (c)amped up telenovela-style dramatics that the 48fps require. Fili is super cute, but too scarce. Also that bald one that looks like he might have some muscles on him. Walnut pillow is amazing. Thankfully Sméagol-Free.
Recommend.
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