While last year's 'An Unexpected Journey' didn't quite take us to 'Lord of the Rings' heights, 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' gets us there.
Rated PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images.
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"'The Desolation of Smaug' delivers the Orc-slaughtering, fiery dragon goods!" -Luke