Hobbit, The: The Desolation of Smaug (Special Edition) (DVD) Description The Hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield continue their journey to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Along the way, they encounter the skin-changer Beorn, giant Spiders of Mirkwood, Wood-elves led by Legolas, Tauriel and King Thranduil, and a mysterious man named Bard, who smuggles them into Lake-town. Finally reaching the Lonely Mountain, they face their greatest danger, the Dragon Smaug. This action-adventure movie was directed by Peter Jackson and stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Cate Blanchett and Benedict Cumberbatch. Review Middle-earth's got its mojo back. A huge improvement on the previous installment, this takes our adventurers into uncharted territory and delivers spectacle by the ton. --Empire, Nick de Semlyen This is a rip-snorting, barrel-riding adventure movie perfect for all ages, as they say (though it isn't for very young kids) loaded with fast-paced fight scenes, great-looking effects and enjoyable and/or scurrilous supporting characters. --Salon.com, Andrew O' Hehir The Desolation of Smaug is, on the whole, a vast improvement over The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. It's a popcorn movie (in the best sense) disguised as deep-core nerdism. --Austin Chronicle, Marc Savlov Features: Product Details: Genre: Action-Fantasy Format: Widescreen, NTSC Contributor: Carolynne Cunningham, Peter Jackson, Dean O'Gorman, Richard Armitage, Philippa Boyens, Ian McKellen, Fran Walsh, Evangeline Lilly, Ken Kamins, Zane Weiner, Martin Freeman, Lee Pace, Toby Emmerich, Aiden Turner, Benedict Cumberbatch, Luke Evans, Stephen Fry, Alan Horn, Orlando Bloom, Guillermo Del Toro See more Language: English Number Of Discs: 2 Aspect Ratio : 1.77:1 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No MPAA rating : PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 5.4 x 7.5 inches; 3.2 Ounces Item model number : NEWL1000318107DVD Director : Peter Jackson Media Format : Widescreen, NTSC Run time : 2 hours and 41 minutes Release date : October 7, 2014 Actors : Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Orlando Bloom