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In this episode of A Lost Plot, host Maverick and guests Philip Dutt and Jared Stonefield delve into the second installment of The Hobbit trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug. 

They share their initial impressions, discuss the film's plot and character development, and analyze its thematic elements. The conversation highlights the challenges of adapting Tolkien's work, the expectations set by the previous Lord of the Rings films, and the film's pacing and character arcs, particularly focusing on Bilbo and Thorin. The episode concludes with a critical assessment of the film's strengths and weaknesses, emphasizing the importance of character development and narrative coherence. 

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Highlights: 

0:00 ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ Introduction

11:53 Opening Scene

20:00 Is The Main Character Bilbo or Thorin?

30:57 Thorin Oakenshield

36:21 The Arkenstone

41:29 Thranduil

46:25 Kili, Tauriel, and Legolas

54:50 Bard the Bowman

1:01:09 Revealing Smaug

1:05:07 The Disappointing Climax

1:13:38 The Necromancer

1:21:27 The Barrels Scene

1:27:23 Lasting Impact of The Desolation of Smaug

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