Peter Jackson and the writers are always informative and fun to listen to when they talk about not only the extended scenes but also the original material and there is plenty to learn as to why scenes were saved and also removed. One of the things I enjoy the most about the extended editions is the commentary track that is included which is as interesting as ever. The added scenes also make The Hobbit feel more connected to The Lord of the Rings, which it has always been, but there is more context now and more of an impression that as the Necromancer’s powers grow stronger his reach is growing, and it may even reach even to Smaug, which puts Bilbo and the dwarves in danger. Adding these scenes adds to just how interesting this section of the film is, especially when it fleshes out the confrontation between Gandalf and the Necromancer (I won’t spoilt who it is just in case you don’t know…but you know, right?) and makes it all the more spectacular. This includes Thrain, Thorin’s father who some fan will know is imprisoned within its walls. There is about 25 minutes worth of added footage this time with the most interesting being added around Gandalf’s investigation of Dol Guldur. One criticism some people have is if there is a need for extended editions? They even argue that they are just an attempt to get more money off the paying public, but with The Desolation of Smaug I would argue against that. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Editionis not only a good reminder of where we left Bilbo and the dwarves last, but also a good edition for fans of Lords of the Rings and Sauron.
We are at the point of the year where the next Tolkien movie is just around the corner and it’s been long enough since the last one came out for an extended edition to be something the fans may consider spending their hard-earned cash on. It’s that time of year again…and no I don’t mean Halloween.
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