Smaug Extended Edition | The Hobbit Desolation Of

It’s a small moment, but it restores Thorin’s dignity as a generous leader before the gold-lust takes hold. It also gives weight to why Bilbo keeps that shirt for 60 years. Stephen Fry is a brilliant casting choice for the Master, but the theatrical cut turned him into a cartoon villain. The Extended Edition adds a crucial scene where he sings a political propaganda song about the dwarves ("The King of the Golden Hall" style) and debates taxes with Alfrid.

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When the screen goes black, you aren't angry; you’re exhausted—in the best way possible. The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition turns a 2-hour sprint into a 3-hour epic. It smooths the rough edges of the pacing, patches the plot holes regarding the map, and gives us a heartbreaking performance from the late Antony Sher as Thráin. The Hobbit Desolation Of Smaug Extended Edition