This week on The Collision, we discuss The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.  We talk about our general thoughts on the movie, the varying quality of the visual effects, the opening weekend box office, reasons for diminished interest in the prequels, and much more.  As always, we finish up with our recommendations.

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Adam's Recommendation: The Frighteners

Dave's Recommendation: Reign of Fire

Matt's Recommendation: Four Lions