Is a hundred-million-dollar CGI dragon enough to save a story stretched thinner than a piece of lembas bread?  We are dissecting the gold-plated autopsy of this Middle-earth sequel to find out! Hear Jen vent about how the iconic barrel escape feels like it was choreographed by a toddler on a pixie stick bender! Hear Joe admit he cannot help but wonder why anyone would want to target Thorin when he is clearly the sexiest dwarf in the mountain! Hear Tom express his absolute outrage over a certain dwarf having 'hand sex' with an elf! This episode explores the controversial legacy of Peter Jackson and his decision to turn this Tolkien adaptation into a video game level. From the bizarre addition of Tauriel to Smaug’s fiery entrance, we cover every frustrating detail! All That, plus a debate on the physics of molten gold!

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