This has been such a busy week that I'm ready to get back on a 17 hour flight if only to get some down time! I can't believe that here it is, a Firkin Friday and I'm not going out. I have to work tomorrow so I'd rather not be tired when the alarm goes off in the morning. I say this every single week and every single week I'm wrong but I'll try it again. Next week should be easier.
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...
Firkin Friday, eh? Well, that came and went without me ever realizing it... I suppose I'm better off too, as I woke up with a sinus headache (human barometer at work, here). Have a good flight!
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