Critics praised the visual design of Smaug and the thrilling "barrel escape" sequence.
The group faces giant spiders and is captured by Wood-elves. Lo Hobbit - La desolazione di Smaug [HD] (2013)...
Some felt the film suffered from "middle-chapter syndrome" and was overstuffed with subplots not found in the original book. Critics praised the visual design of Smaug and
Nominated for 3 Academy Awards (Best Visual Effects, Sound Editing, and Sound Mixing). and Sound Mixing).