This morning I woke up to my own tent city next door. All last night I couldn't understand why so many people seemed to be running amok in the school field. No one ever goes there at night since there's a huge park across the street. Turns out that the school was having some camping event. The parents are waking up looking confused as to how they ended up sleeping on cold, damp grass, with no beach or mountain activities. I can't imagine anything more boring than camping at a school. Maybe they'll get some entertainment later today.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Most Hobbit minded people have already seen the latest installment so this is for those of you waiting for the crowds to go down. Part 2 is much better than part 1. This applies to all viewers. Where the gap happens if you have not read the book (including the appendices) you will probably like the whole movie. If you've read the book and taken the time to read the appendices, then you'll appreciate the back story that's presented here. The spirit of Tolkien is present and Desolation of Smaug fits well within what will become a 6 part movie. What I liked....The opening sequence. This is not in the book and I had to look it up in the appendices and sure enough, Gandalf and Thorin did meet in Bree. Thranduil and Legolas father/son relationship. I liked it. While only a mere mention in the appendices, in this movie we see Legolas loyal to his father. That Legolas doesn't mesh with the person he becomes and it will be interesting to see what happens to Legolas in the nex...
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