Retired Richard "Rick" O""Connell (Brendan Fraser) was struggling to learn fly fishing in Oxfordshire, where he lived in an extravagant manor with author/wife Evelyn (Maria Bello).The power surge electrocuted him - further intensified by the pool of blood he was standing in.As the voltage coursed through his stiffened body, sizzling and crackling sounds were heard.Michael""s body slumped, but was still held up by cables - his arms spread in a crucifix pose, as flames roared around him.The anti-establishment, anti-materialistic Colonel warns John about the corrupting, decadent influence of money and luxury: "You""re gonna get used to a lot of stuff that""s gonna wreck ya.He gestures toward the owner""s cane-dagger and offers himself up as a male friend:You see, this way, you""ll have two friends.The vengeful, fire-spewing dragon Smaug (voice of Benedict Cumberbatch) was seen descending over the town and blasting it with his fiery breath.