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JP32Nov 16, 2022

Peter Jackson has defined his career as the fantasy-epic guy, but what makes him special is his robust cinematic ingenuity. He has a range of directorial skills, not just as a visionary or a special effects pioneer, but as a storyteller,Peter Jackson has defined his career as the fantasy-epic guy, but what makes him special is his robust cinematic ingenuity. He has a range of directorial skills, not just as a visionary or a special effects pioneer, but as a storyteller, actor’s coach, showman. His Hobbit is fittingly family-friendly, wonderfully full of charm and humor.… Expand

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meydianarizkiNov 10, 2022

Suitable for kids IMO.
I think they really messed up the hobbit movies in a sense that they could have been a lot better, the book was good after all. They made these movies very "cartoonish" so to speak, and i think they were targeting theSuitable for kids IMO.
I think they really messed up the hobbit movies in a sense that they could have been a lot better, the book was good after all. They made these movies very "cartoonish" so to speak, and i think they were targeting the kids in the first place, so yes there is violence - but yes it is still suitable for kids, it doesn't get much worse than violence in a comic book or something like that. Although you have to judge on the behalf of your own children, check to movie yourself before trusting me, i don't want to cause traumas by recommending movies for too young kids. LOL at the one who rated this 18+, you can google "The hobbit, dwarf king decapitated" and see that the scene is not nearly as bad it sounds like. The violence does not look realistic at all, the movie if pg-13, and in my opinion can be observed by 7 year old as well, it is way better than letting them play GTA or something that people actually do let their 7 years olds do.… Expand

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meydianarizki21Nov 9, 2022

And I thought the Lord of the Rings trilogy was something before, but this prequel that happened before that trilogy is just as surprising, intense, fierce, magical, stunning and so much more, starting with this one. I'm extremely compelledAnd I thought the Lord of the Rings trilogy was something before, but this prequel that happened before that trilogy is just as surprising, intense, fierce, magical, stunning and so much more, starting with this one. I'm extremely compelled and astonished by all that Bilbo went through in this beginning of his first adventure, it's like you can see where Frodo got his feeling of adventure when Lord of the Rings came around. Out of all the dwarves in this film my absolute favorites are Fili and his brother Kili since not only are they rather adorable and sweet but they're also super brave, they have strong hearts and no fear like the others do, they also know how to make the best out of any situation whether it involves fighting or not. My sister's favorite in the company is Thorin Oakenshield probably because he kind of resembles her, he's got a bit of an attitude and he sometimes is rather uptight, but he's also very good looking and he definitely knows how to treat the ones closest to him whether it's friends or family. It's also no surprise to me that Bilbo discovers the One Ring in this one, I guess you could say that it sets up the very thing that began before the 60 year timeline that happened after Bilbo found the Ring and before it was passed on to Frodo against Bilbo's better judgment. All in all this film is beyond wonderful and captivating, the musical scores, the languages, the familiar faces from Lord of the Rings, the way the story itself begins and plays out so far in this film, everything. Even the truth of how the One Ring really landed into Bilbo's possession, the truth of how he found the sword known as Sting before he gave it to Frodo, the reveal of the very blade that stabbed Frodo in the first film of Lord of the Rings and the background story behind it, the truth that revealed that the White wizard Saruman was originally on the good side before we see him in Lord of the Rings now working for the Enemy and the fact that he and Gandalf are not the only wizards out there, and not to mention the bond that Bilbo and Thorin were able to form after all they've been through so far in this film, it all begins to unfold the story of Bilbo's very first adventure in such a way that I myself can't really describe too much. If you're looking for another outstanding and intense fantasy adventure to get into like you probably have with Lord of the Rings than you've got to dive into the trilogy of The Hobbit, the story of how one rather young hobbit was willing to step outside of his comfortable and wonderful home and dare to risk it all for a company of sweet and incredible dwarves trying to take back their home that was taken from them so long ago. The Lord of the Rings is an adventure all by itself and also one of the greatest adventures that my family has ever had the pleasure of growing up with, but if you're looking for something that's just as intense and wonderful as that trilogy than The Hobbit is the next big and perfect adventure trilogy for you. It all really begins with An Unexpected Journey, a journey that you'll want to go on over and over and over and over and over and over and over again. I know I will!!!… Expand

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Homebody101Dec 5, 2021

A flawless movie that's accessible for a wider age group than LOTR. My most highly regarded movie of all time because of the quality of the acting, directing & the sheer brilliance of the storyline.

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iCampoRamilNov 16, 2021

Era difícil igualar a LOTR, pero consigue acercarse bastante, sobre todo esta entrega.

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Direk_Jun 28, 2021

So yeah it's a very nice movie the plot is good this is 1 out of 3 of all the parts i will see how it will be next, but at the moment a very good movie

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omnifaceMar 8, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a fun movie for olden times

pros
very fun to watch
the danger isnt scary
the people are great
good villain too
decent writing cons
journey is a bit long but can also be a pro not the best in the series but one of the best despite semi poor title… Expand

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r96skFeb 20, 2021

Of course off the level of its 'The Lord of the Rings' predecessors, but I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.

It has good lure to it, the plot is more than interesting, it features pleasant callbacks and -Of course off the level of its 'The Lord of the Rings' predecessors, but I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.

It has good lure to it, the plot is more than interesting, it features pleasant callbacks and - like LOTR - looks exquisite. As for the casting, I like 'em. Martin Freeman (Bilbo) is, like Elijah Wood, an actor I've always found hit-and-miss, but I really did enjoy Freeman's performance here - the humour is his usual schtick, though the rest of his showing is strong.

Ian McKellen (Gandalf) returns and is as much a joy to watch as before. None of the others, though all good, stand out massively, James Nesbitt (Bofur) does bring decent comedic stuff.

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Mikibruno02Nov 8, 2020

I state that in my view, it was not easy to return to "Middle Earth" after more than 10 years. The prologue and the beginning of the film are truly spectacular: wonderful colors, scenery and above all music by Howard Shore. However, the filmI state that in my view, it was not easy to return to "Middle Earth" after more than 10 years. The prologue and the beginning of the film are truly spectacular: wonderful colors, scenery and above all music by Howard Shore. However, the film takes too much liberty over the Lord of the Rings trilogy - the Oscar-winning 17 trilogy had never fallen into such ridiculous scenes. Memorable performances, especially that of Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis who returns as Gollum and makes his scene my favorite of the entire film. The soundtrack is very beautiful, not comparable to that of L.O.T.R. but still pleasant. Overall rating: 8. Some screenplay choices can be improved and in particular some scenes where the photograph is even opaque and makes the screen effect white.… Expand

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Cementer200Sep 27, 2020

The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey is a good movie. .

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PmckSep 6, 2020

While not as good as lord of the rings, this movie is still very fun to watch.

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FaxiAug 18, 2020

The Hobbit is a adventure filled with action and excitement. After watching the first Hobbit movie in the trilogy after many years of not giving any interest in the trilogy, i was so in to the world of Middle-Earth. I felt like every sceneThe Hobbit is a adventure filled with action and excitement. After watching the first Hobbit movie in the trilogy after many years of not giving any interest in the trilogy, i was so in to the world of Middle-Earth. I felt like every scene was interesting and not a single scene made me felt like watching a bunch of boring scenes with no kind of action. The story of Bilbos journey was really well told, and all the characters that gets introduced in the movie are well acted, and it just makes the movie feel like a true adventure.… Expand

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twistedoracleAug 14, 2020

what a wonderful movie! Peter jackson did a great job adopting tolkien's the hobbit and made a leggiadrous prequel to the lord of the rings.

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DiptanshuJul 3, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Visually stunning and beautiful movie!Each and every fight scenes were epic and awesome but as a prequel its a decent movie!the music was phenomenal same as LOTR trilogy,the acting was amazing,the CGI and Visuals were Improved and it was literally a Piece Of Art,the story was decent and screenplay was quite okay,the 1st half was literally utter slow and boring.the LOTR's 1st movie "the fellowship" was slow at start but the world building and intro to all it was Riveting to watch where-as in this the intro was good but the conversation and all felt stretched although the starting Frodo's intro and Gandalf's entry was amazing then the whole dwarfs thing and till they left the Bilbo's house it was annoying as hell,after that the adventure at start was slow the momentum was gained from the Trolls and the King's old enemy fight it was awesome scene then the whole journey according to Gandalf and the Rivendell scene was literally the piece of art the scenery and Epic music it was worth experiencing,the Wizards talk was awesome,and great to see Elf's king and Galadriel back again the Conversation between them was brilliant the "small daily life happiness thing in life" scene from Gandalf about Hobbit worthy in team it was satisfyingly beautiful scene,then the whole Journey ahead with obstacles and the ups and downs it was amazing.the mountain destruction scene was amazing.the whole movie the spaces and plot-points left for sequel and the build-up for Dragon's story-line as well as the Brown wizards fear of waking dead person thing was amazing as per build-up to sequel,the further journey the Goblins fight and escape was awesome as hell,the other side the Gollum's and Bilbo's backstory was amazingly showcased there Riddle's game was literally amazingly fun and awesome,after the escape From Goblin's the Ending fight between old enemy of Dwarf king and himself was literally awesome and Nail-biting.the tree's hideout for Dwarfs fearing the Wolf kind-of thing then the ending rescue by beloved Eagles before falling it was satisfying and amazing,before that the Bilbo's brave fight against the Enemy of king and after that the appreciation scene from king for saving his life it was amazing and sweet end!The whole movie except for slow and stretched plot at 1st half it was a good prequel!… Expand

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Movie_FreakJun 16, 2020

A really good film. I really think this film should come under critical reevaluation shortly, like The Shining (1980), because its laughable that this film got lower metacritic scores than the next film, ad even the last which was a bad film.A really good film. I really think this film should come under critical reevaluation shortly, like The Shining (1980), because its laughable that this film got lower metacritic scores than the next film, ad even the last which was a bad film. It does not achieve what the Lord Of The Rings did, I don't think its even close, but still a really good film. Right from the brilliant production design and costumes, to the stunning visuals, almost everything goes in the right direction. Martin Freeman and Sir Ian Mckellen both give fine performances. Although you can't deny that it's extremely slow-paced as the first hour itself consists of the dwarves meeting at Bilbo's home when it should have been done in less than 30 minutes, a really engaging and appealing movie!… Expand

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alijarchiieFeb 2, 2020

The best and only thanks peter you are awesome i am so glad that lives with you in the same time

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Jaredc324Dec 11, 2019

What a heartwarming return that's only flaw in being too long is somewhat contradicted as being back in this world isn't something any fan and moviegoer of the 21st century would wish to cut short on. But it's characters and backstory seem toWhat a heartwarming return that's only flaw in being too long is somewhat contradicted as being back in this world isn't something any fan and moviegoer of the 21st century would wish to cut short on. But it's characters and backstory seem to have a beat too many in terms of exposition (making it less mysterious, and therefore less surprising). It's just such a wonder to be back in the visionary interpretation of Peter Jackson's Middle Earth again, even if it's length does make "An Unexpected Journey" seem more than it needs to be.… Expand

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ty92Dec 11, 2019

I love this movie. It's the best of movie from this trilogy of Hobbit movies. I think it's one of the more rewatchable movies ever made. I understand why people hate on the other two movies but not this one. This one is just perfect. I likeI love this movie. It's the best of movie from this trilogy of Hobbit movies. I think it's one of the more rewatchable movies ever made. I understand why people hate on the other two movies but not this one. This one is just perfect. I like all the characters. The story is great. It looks good. The music is also great.… Expand

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BeatrixKiddoSep 14, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was good, full of adventure with nice songs. But l think this movie and the second could easily be as one.. nevermind, l loved the characters, the visual effects and the fights.… Expand

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mandrake88Jul 6, 2019

If i see the big picture, Gandalf would have saved the team from a lot of trouble if he just summoned the eagles at the beginning of the movie to transport them to the vicinity of Lonely Mountain :) but i understand great stories dont workIf i see the big picture, Gandalf would have saved the team from a lot of trouble if he just summoned the eagles at the beginning of the movie to transport them to the vicinity of Lonely Mountain :) but i understand great stories dont work like that. Overall, the movie was a read adventure. The dramatic scenes with Golum are outstanding.… Expand

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JPKJun 23, 2019

Not Quite Lord Of The Rings
The first chapter of The Hobbit Trilogy may not be a masterpiece, but it’s still a great film.

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TwiTuJan 25, 2019

I read the Hobbit the first time about 20 years before this movie and was instantly hooked. It was only natural to read the other JRR Tolkien work after it.

This movie captures the atmosphere of the book perfectly. Other people here say theyI read the Hobbit the first time about 20 years before this movie and was instantly hooked. It was only natural to read the other JRR Tolkien work after it.

This movie captures the atmosphere of the book perfectly. Other people here say they dont like how its stretched so much over 3 different film, but honestly that makes it perfect. It tells the story more like a book. You actually have time to look at the details in the sets and the countryside, on the characters, etc. Not to mention its rewatch-value is extremely high because of that. Even after the 5th time seeing it you still notice new things you didnt notice before.
While the first part is the best one, the others are not that far behind. The second one is still very strong (9) and the last one has too much fighting at the end, which ruins the excitement and story telling (7).
Compared to The Lord of the Rings its a much better trilogy. Maybe because of Del Toros work?
Watching Lord of the Rings makes me feel somewhat empty at the end. Its not told was well, because many details and side stories of the books are missing and it seem hastened (even the extended versions).
But the Hobbit trilogy is very fulfilling. Sure it has its flaws, like Legolas looking and feeling totally different because of his weird eyes and sometimes very bad and overdone CGI, but its still very good.… Expand

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CoreGamer1408Dec 16, 2018

Read the Hobbit it is unlike the more sophisticated Lord of the Rings trilogy. Well the hobbit is one simplistically written children's book. They did a good job of fleshing out these films and characters from one children's book. Not as epicRead the Hobbit it is unlike the more sophisticated Lord of the Rings trilogy. Well the hobbit is one simplistically written children's book. They did a good job of fleshing out these films and characters from one children's book. Not as epic as LOTR movies, but a darn good try considering the limited and simplistic source material they had to work with.… Expand

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ErikTheCriticSep 25, 2018

This first "Hobbit" movie does have certain pacing issues, however as a whole it is still a very enjoyable movie with breathtaking visuals and an outstanding portrayal of Bilbo Baggins played by Martin Freeman.

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SirKrustyMar 8, 2018

This is definitely the best movie of 2012. Everything is great, and if it wasn't for the fact that I only give one movie in a series a 10, and I enjoyed BOTFA more, I would give this movie an easy 10! WATCH IT

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merijnjFeb 21, 2018

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Visually stunning and narratively satisfying. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey throws you right back in the universe of J.R.R. Tolkien.

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spacebear1Jan 4, 2018

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is an amazing first film in an amazing trilogy. I loved all of the characters, especially Martin Freeman's Bilbo Baggins and Ian Mckellan's Gandalf the Grey. I especially loved the spectacular cinematographyThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is an amazing first film in an amazing trilogy. I loved all of the characters, especially Martin Freeman's Bilbo Baggins and Ian Mckellan's Gandalf the Grey. I especially loved the spectacular cinematography and the visual effects. Andy Serkis' Gollum is also a great character to bring in. My only real complaint is that the film takes a while to start up but in the end, this is an amazing film.… Expand

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Mihael_Prislin0Dec 25, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an awesome comeback of Peter Jackson's Middle-earth saga. The movie was awesome, and I can't wait to see The Desolation of Smaug and The Battle of the Five Armies. The movie provides some great action scenes, like the goblin chase and final breakdown between dwarf fellowship and Orcs. It provides some great intriging moments to, like the game Bilbo was playing with Gollum.… Expand

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NecrophatDec 18, 2017

Amazing, amazing trilogy. Wow, what an add on to Lord of the rings, this entire new trilogy is just adding to the masterpiece that is Middle Earth, a must watch.

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FreedomFightersDec 31, 2016

I'm going to get this out of the way right now, and I'm probably going to receive a huge storm of hate for this, but here it is: I have not seen any of the original Lord of the Rings films in their entirety. I know, strike me down. I'm notI'm going to get this out of the way right now, and I'm probably going to receive a huge storm of hate for this, but here it is: I have not seen any of the original Lord of the Rings films in their entirety. I know, strike me down. I'm not sure what it is, but something about those films just never really interested me. Most of the reason I saw "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" was because the trailers for the film looked fantastic and sold the movie for me. And I still remember how hyped this movie was, and how everyone was looking forward to it and all this, and then when it came out..."meh" seemed to be what I heard from most people. That didn't stop me from checking out the film, and all in all, even from the perspective of an outsider, it was a pretty good film. It was visually breathtaking and wonderfully-acted, especially by Martin Freeman and Andy Serkis, and it had some pretty solid action scenes. It DID kind of chug along a little bit, probably because it's the first of a trilogy and it's supposed to set things up, but all in all, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is a good, entertaining, visually stunning film. Considering that you are hearing this from an outsider to the series, I'm sure the fans of the series will enjoy it even more than I did.… Expand

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Jack97Dec 17, 2016

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey takes a while to fully kick in to adventure mode, but once it does it's a visually pleasing and exciting return to Middle-Earth.

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AmericarnaudMay 6, 2016

Great movie. The beginning is a bit long, and I would have liked a little bit less CGI, but the acting, the scenario, and returning to Middle Earth make it a great movie.

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Termin8terApr 19, 2016

The Hobbit: Unexpected Journey is a good movie, but a serious step back from LOTR in terms of scope and storytelling. Here are my reasons that this is not as good as LOTR: Firstly, their is an over-reliance on CGI. The LOTR movies barely usedThe Hobbit: Unexpected Journey is a good movie, but a serious step back from LOTR in terms of scope and storytelling. Here are my reasons that this is not as good as LOTR: Firstly, their is an over-reliance on CGI. The LOTR movies barely used any CGI, but this uses far too many green-screen sets, and It gets very annoying. Second, there are far too many jokes and dry humor that it ruins the flow and intensity of the story.
These two glaring problems seriously hold back this movie from being awesome. Overall, Unexpected Journey is a good movie, but not nearly as good as FOTR, and the LOTR trilogy.… Expand

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aadityamudharApr 18, 2016

I quite liked this movie, but it could have been better. The original Lord of the Rings movies did not use CGI unless it was necessary. The orcs were men in costume and makeup, which made Jackson's depiction of middle earth seem more realI quite liked this movie, but it could have been better. The original Lord of the Rings movies did not use CGI unless it was necessary. The orcs were men in costume and makeup, which made Jackson's depiction of middle earth seem more real somehow. In this new film, Jackson uses CGI as a crutch (nearly every creature is computer generated), and it hurts the continuity and flow of the story. This movie is pretty sweet in its own way, but if the creators had stuck with their original pattern (more make up and costumes, and less CGI) I would have thought it flawless. It's certainly enjoyable, and I'm looking forward to the next two installments, but I don't feel like this can be categorized as a classic.… Expand

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nahtan1244Mar 12, 2016

A prime example of why critics can be stupid sometimes. I have read parts of the book and I don't get why people are making such a big fuss about the book to movie adaptation. Some of the lines and scenes are taking straight from the book.A prime example of why critics can be stupid sometimes. I have read parts of the book and I don't get why people are making such a big fuss about the book to movie adaptation. Some of the lines and scenes are taking straight from the book. Martin freeman is brilliant playing bilbo baggins and just like the LOTR there are some very good flash back sequences. The dwarfs were a good combination of funny and brutish. Bilobos game of riddles with gullom was one of the best parts of the movie and Ian mckellan does very good as gandalf. Now the pacing could have been better and the first 45 minutes with the dwarfs were entertaining but could have been cut down. Plus The scene with the stone giants was cool but I felt it had no part in the movie and peter jack son just added it in for the spectacle. Also The scenes with radagast did not feel like they belonged in the movie and sorta slowed the movie down. Overall while not a perfect book to movie adaptation the hobbit and unexpected journey is very entertaining and better than what the critics are making out to be.… Expand

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gameguardian21Mar 10, 2016

An unexpected surprise, this movie is. The hobbit is a great start to a new trilogy. While defiantly not as good as the lord of the rings, this still remains a solid prequel to the original trilogy.

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EpicLadySpongeJan 26, 2016

It feels like a weak Lord of the Rings trilogy with an interesting start. You're starting to know that Peter Jackson directed both the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit all together to make 6 movies connect with each other. Worth the shot to watch.

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JosephFret14Jan 11, 2016

The hobbit is a visual masterpiece. It has a great cast that portray great characters. The action sequences are incredibly shot and the fast pace story keeps you drawn in the whole time. All in all a fantastic Movie.

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anichelsJan 1, 2016

The Hobbit gets a passing grade, but just that.
Same director and world setting as LOTR, but their insistence on the use of CGI made many parts of the movie look cartoonish.
I thought the original story stood up on its own without theThe Hobbit gets a passing grade, but just that.
Same director and world setting as LOTR, but their insistence on the use of CGI made many parts of the movie look cartoonish.
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potatoes351Nov 21, 2015

Peter Jackson returns to Middle Earth in his epic rendition of Tolkien's The Hobbit...however he's taking a 368 page book and turning it into a trilogy of 3 hour films...cue filler?
Set 60 years before The Fellowship of the Ring, AnPeter Jackson returns to Middle Earth in his epic rendition of Tolkien's The Hobbit...however he's taking a 368 page book and turning it into a trilogy of 3 hour films...cue filler?
Set 60 years before The Fellowship of the Ring, An Unexpected Journey follows Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) and a band of 13 dwarves as they embark on a perilous quest to claim back the lonely mountain back from the evil dragon Smaug. Unfortunately across the nearly 3 hour run time we barely get anywhere.
As brilliant as the acting is, as good as the writing is, as beautiful as the film is to watch, it's just too little for too long. Andy Serkis' small reprisal as Gollum in an intimate and intimidating scene with Bilbo is one of the films best scenes and can even stand against many of the best scenes from the LotR trilogy.
However the unforgivably slow pacing and some awful looking CGI detrimentally effects the whole film. However the 3D works really well and the 48FPS (compared to standard 24FPS) is certainly interesting and a bold step forward for mainstream cinema.
Hopefully these stumbles don't effect the series as a whole, but out of the gate this trilogy seems more like half hearted fan service than a proper Peter Jackson Tolkien adaptation.… Expand

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DanBurritoSep 15, 2015

Coming from someone who hasn't seen LOTR it was decent enough. Martin Freeman does a very good Bilbo Baggins and my favourite scene is the scene with Gollum. Andy Serkis is perfect for that role. Again, I don't know how it compares to Lord OfComing from someone who hasn't seen LOTR it was decent enough. Martin Freeman does a very good Bilbo Baggins and my favourite scene is the scene with Gollum. Andy Serkis is perfect for that role. Again, I don't know how it compares to Lord Of The Rings but I thought it was watchable. A couple of scenes that weren't in the book were a little unnecessary though. Some of them work and some don't. For example the "Stone giants" scene is kind of random and leaves you thinking "why did they put THAT scene in? Isn't the movie extended enough by now?". Ah well. I can't think of a good sentence to finish this review so bye.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Aug 27, 2015

"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" has the look and feel of Peter Jackson's imagination as it did with the Lord Of The Rings trilogy; strap yourselves to relive the magic of the old once again with the new.

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DanilSirotkinJul 26, 2015

Хоббит: Нежданное Путешествие (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey) не является моим самым любимым фильмом про Средиземье, но он занимает особое место среди моих любимейших фильмов. Началось всё с рекламы этого фильма по ТВ в декабре 2012.Хоббит: Нежданное Путешествие (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey) не является моим самым любимым фильмом про Средиземье, но он занимает особое место среди моих любимейших фильмов. Началось всё с рекламы этого фильма по ТВ в декабре 2012. Тогда мне нравился Властелин Колец, но я не являлся его фанатом, и вообще поклонником мира Толкина. Затем, в марте 2013, в очередной раз показали трилогию ВК, которую я смотрел много раз, но после этого просмотра я окончательно увлёкся миром Толкина, и стал хотеть диск с недавно вышедшим Хоббитом (диск ВК у меня уже был, ещё с 2011, но я его почти не смотрел (и зря), так как он казался мне скучноватым и сложноватым для моего, узковатого тогда, восприятия. Этот (полупиратский) диск пылился у меня на полке. (В то время я фанател только от Гарри Поттера)).Сразу же после "Возвращения Короля" показали документальный фильм - "Монстры Толкина", в котором учёные размышляли о Толкине, и в котором вкратце прошлись по сюжету книги "Хоббит". После этой передачи мне ещё больше захотелось посмотреть Хоббита. В апреле вышел диск, и я купил его там же, где брал ВК - в маленьком ларьке с грубой продавщицей, которая торговала какими-то полупиратскими дисками, от коробок с которыми, правда, шёл удивительный запах. Стоил он 120 рублей. Я отдал деньги и пошёл во двор школы, чтобы посыпать песком лунки с цветами, которые я сажал для урока ботаники (на самом деле для себя). Уставший, я положил диск на землю и присел. Я начал рассматривать коробку. Мне очень нравился постер в левом нижнем углу. Я долго смотрел на него. Эх, какое это было время... Придя домой, мы с мамой вставили диск в DVD, и, с тарелками картофельного пюре с грибами, уселись смотреть фильм, на тогда ещё небольшом квадратном телевизоре. С одной только заставки с красивой музыкой я, уже будто заранее, перенёсся в фильм. Боже, как он мне понравился! Начинался он с предисловия от лица старого Бильбо, который рассказывал о королевстве гномов Эребор. Он говорил о нападении дракона Смауга на него. Говорил о Торине, внуке короля, что он с многими уцелевшими гномами стал скитаться по миру. Затем действие переносилось в Шир, где показывалась жизнь Бильбо и Фродо. Бильбо сел отдохнуть на скамейку, прикурил, и стал вспоминать молодые годы. Вдруг, нас перенесли на 60 лет назад, и мы увидели сидящего на той же скамейке молодого Бильбо, к которому подходит Гэндальф. Всё, с этого момента знаменитая история начинается. К Бильбо буквально "вламываются" гномы с Гэндальфом, громят его дом и съедают всё, что было в кладовой (что выглядит очень комедийно). После, они поют и танцуют, и к ним приходит запоздавший Торин Дубощит, который вместе с Гэндальфом рассказывает о походе, который они предприняли, чтобы вернуть свою родину, Эребор, захваченную драконом. Наутро они уезжают без Бильбо. Проснувшись, и обнаружив, что гномов нет, Бильбо решается на путешествие, это решение и становится для него нежданным. По пути герои проходят через множество опасных приключений: попадают в плен к троллям (которые также оказываются очень комедийными, хоть и страшноватыми. Затем они сбегают от погони орков. Оказываются у эльфов в Ривенделле, где какое-то время гостят там. Уходя, идут через горы и попадают в грозу, да ещё во время битвы каменных великанов. Ночуя в пещере, попадают в плен к гоблинам. Встречают их уродливого и толстого короля, который только и делает, что сидит на троне, поставив ноги на гоблинов, как на подставку, и распевает режущие слух песни, грозится поломать кости гномам и всячески изувечить их, но так ничего и не делает. Бильбо же в это время сваливается в пещеру к Голлуму, где, конечно, находит кольцо и играет с Голлумом в загадки. Тем временем подоспевший Гэндальф спасает глуповатых гномов и повелевает им драться - (почему-то гномы сами до этого не додумались). Бильбо также сбегает от Голлума, и в лесу встречается с командой. Далее следует трогательная речь, опять погоня от орков, красивый эпизод с соснами, и, мой любимый эпизод - с полётом на орлах... Затем опять трогательная речь Торина по поводу того, что Бильбо спас его, и кадр с глазом дракона. Всё. - (я по началу думал, что фильм должен быть только один, и поэтому офигел, когда пошли титры). "И что здесь такого?" - опять спросите вы. И окажетесь неправы. Может тут нет какого-то большого смысла, этот фильм, также как и ВК, является эталоном фэнтези. При его просмотре атмосфера и прекрасная музыка делают своё дело - вы полностью погружаетесь в фильм. Естественно,- от актёров до грима, от спецэффектов и до музыки,- всё в этом фильме идеально, и я рад, что этот фильм снял Питер Джексон, а не Гильермо Дель Торо, как планировалось (как бы тот ни был хорош, режиссёр ВК больше подходит на эту роль). Фильм вышел неспешным, но вовсе не скучным, НЕТ! То ли фильм действительно так хорош, то ли он пришёлся мне на определённое время, но я его буквально "обожествлял" и "обожествляю" и по сей день. Он сказочный и хорошо передаёт книгу. Но справился ли Джексон со 2 частью? 100/100 или 10/10 или 5/5 или 4/4.… Expand

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TrilobiteGJul 20, 2015

For me. this is a good start to the trilogy. It's got the action, the characters, a sprinkle of humour all mixed in one for fans of fantasy epics. The length is a given to any lord of the rings fan but something about this movie was wasted.For me. this is a good start to the trilogy. It's got the action, the characters, a sprinkle of humour all mixed in one for fans of fantasy epics. The length is a given to any lord of the rings fan but something about this movie was wasted. Oh yes, the entire cavalcade of **** with the elves could've been cut down by 50%, it was lengthy, boring and felt like an unnecessarily long to include, there is too much dwindling time filling dialogue in this movie with non suspenseful meaning to it. Almost brought it down to a 6, but thank God for the impeccable action and some amazing scenes of humour and light heartedness.… Expand

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BoogeeFilmGuyJul 15, 2015

This was the movie I was waiting for, the movie I was prepared for almost a week before release, dressed as Frodo. My friend came along with me to a screening, and needless to say, I wasn't disappointed with what I saw. The visuals areThis was the movie I was waiting for, the movie I was prepared for almost a week before release, dressed as Frodo. My friend came along with me to a screening, and needless to say, I wasn't disappointed with what I saw. The visuals are stunning, the soundtrack is fantastic, the fight scenes are stellar, everything about it was great to me. Agreed, this film wasn't as good as The Fellowship of the Ring, but its an adventure the whole family can enjoy, whereas the LOTR trilogy had some scenes that would scare a few young kids. Anyway, a must-see for fans of the Middle-Earth universe.… Expand

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Th3GreenHorne7Jul 5, 2015

I remember watching the LOTR trilogy when I was a kid and I enjoyed it. Now 9 years Peter Jackson decides to make The Hobbit trilogy, am I worried? No I'm not. The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey is a great start to the trilogy. I love the storyI remember watching the LOTR trilogy when I was a kid and I enjoyed it. Now 9 years Peter Jackson decides to make The Hobbit trilogy, am I worried? No I'm not. The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey is a great start to the trilogy. I love the story and I love the CGI which is amazing and the cast give amazing performances as always, and Peter Jackson redelivers the world of Middle-Earth that looks the same and feels the same. Unlike LOTR, there wasn't very much makeup on the Orcs which was a little disappointing, that was like one of the thing I couldn't agree on. But there's a trilogy, enough time for improvement.… Expand

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PeterAlexanderJun 10, 2015

The first instalment of the Hobbit series succeeds, by the most part, to take its viewers back to Middle Earth. Whilst the film is visually stunning at times and demonstrates a magical proportion of promise, it does not provide the movieThe first instalment of the Hobbit series succeeds, by the most part, to take its viewers back to Middle Earth. Whilst the film is visually stunning at times and demonstrates a magical proportion of promise, it does not provide the movie going experience of the Lord of the Rings. Peter Jackson swerves from the winning formula that brought him so much love from fans. An over reliance on CGI effects and comedic and at times kiddish humour is prevalent throughout the film. Although I urge Lord of the Rings fans to steady their expectations, the return to Middle Earth provides some spectacular moments and presents clear promise for the next two films.… Expand

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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015

In 2001, only a few months after the fall of the World Trade Center, Peter Jackson swept us away to Middle Earth with The Fellowship of the Ring. It was a wondrous three-hour achievement: the first major attempt at serious, big budget epicIn 2001, only a few months after the fall of the World Trade Center, Peter Jackson swept us away to Middle Earth with The Fellowship of the Ring. It was a wondrous three-hour achievement: the first major attempt at serious, big budget epic fantasy. It succeeded beyond anyone's wildest imagination ("imagination" being the key term), and Fellowship, along with its follow-ups, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, convinced Hollywood that there was unexplored ore in the fantasy mine. Now, nine years after closing the book on The Lord of the Rings, Jackson has returned to the scene of his greatest success. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first installment of a three-part adaptation of Tolkien's first Middle Earth adventure, is both more and less of the same. There are numerous concrete reasons why An Unexpected Journey fails to live up to the standard set by The Lord of the Rings, but the most critical is also the most intangible: the magic is gone (or at least muted). An Unexpected Journey is a competent, entertaining effort but it neither enthralls nor amazes in the way its predecessors did. There's no question that Jackson is attempting to recapture something elusive and, although there are stretches when he comes close, he never quite attains that goal. It would be monumentally unfair to label The Hobbit as a "failure," but calling it a "disappointment" would be reasonable. Jackson established expectations with The Lord of the Rings; his inability to fulfill them is perhaps a trap of his own making.

The Fellowship of the Ring is 400 pages; Jackson adapted it into a three-hour theatrical release. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey covers the first 100 pages of a 270-page book; the movie version runs only 10 minutes shorter than The Fellowship of the Ring. And therein lies this production's Achilles Heel: its long-windedness. An Unexpected Journey does not earn its 168-minute running time. From the beginning, there's a sense of bloating and self-indulgence. Roughly the first half requires a dose of caffeine to stay awake and focused. Things improve considerably during the second half. In fact, the final 45 minutes are tightly paced and riveting. But the strong ending cannot fully compensate for the way the movie meanders and stumbles during its first two hours. I think there's a very good, perhaps even a great, movie contained within An Unexpected Journey, but a ruthless editor was needed to unearth it. Perhaps the DVD Special Edition for this picture should feature less footage rather than more.

In a sense, it's unfair to assign a final "grade" to The Hobbit until all three parts are available. Perhaps, when viewed as a whole, the movies will provide a smoother, more richly textured experience than what is hinted at by An Unexpected Journey. Maybe some of the secondary characters will come to life. In this first chapter, only Bilbo, Gandalf, and Thorin show sufficient personality to distinguish themselves.

Unfortunately, there are also some unforgivably cartoonish moments. The shots of Radagast (Sylvester McCoy) being chased by goblins while riding a rabbit-pulled sleigh look like a video game excerpt. There are other isolated scenes that have a similar problem with the CGI being too apparent. The stone giant battle is impressive but it looks more like an outtake from a Transformers film than something that belongs in The Hobbit. On the other hand, there are some wonderful scenes: a council with Gandalf, Elrond, Saruman, and Galadriel; riddles in dark with the most vivid, detailed Gollum to date; and the climactic stand-off with the White Orc. Jackson does a great job crafting the goblin's underground kingdom. The troll encounter does justice to the book. Rivendell mimics what we saw in The Lord of the Rings. And the glimpses of Smaug make us want to see more.

Visually, The Hobbit is being released in four different flavors: digital 2-D, 3-D at 24 frames-per-second (fps), 3-D at 48 fps, and 3-D IMAX. Having seen it in the 48 fps version, I have a few comments. First, neither the doubled frame rate nor the 3-D adds much to the overall experience. Both are superfluous. The 3-D does not create a richer environment, although neither does it corrupt the experience. The 48 fps is less noticeable than I expected. There are scenes when it causes the images to be crisper and brighter but, especially in instances of high CGI content, it creates a non-cinematic picture. That may be the primary reason why isolated moments feel like video game outtakes. My advice: avoid all the visual flourishes and see this in good, old-fashioned 2-D. The Lord of the Rings didn't need 48 fps or 3-D and there's no conceivable reason why The Hobbit should. It's certainly not better because of it.

Still, for all of its faults, which are more numerous than those in any of The Lord of the Rings' chapters, Jackson successfully navigates the return to Middle Earth.… Expand

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thebombMar 25, 2015

Everyone who adored the Lord of the Rings trilogy did their best to enjoy The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey just as much, yet only few could honestly say they did. One of the biggest problems of An Unexpected Journey is that it's far tooEveryone who adored the Lord of the Rings trilogy did their best to enjoy The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey just as much, yet only few could honestly say they did. One of the biggest problems of An Unexpected Journey is that it's far too stretched lengthwise, making it hard to stay interested during its 3 hour run time. After an hour I had a feeling I never experienced while watching LotR: I got bored. Not entirely, yet enough to wish the film were shorter. The cast is quite decent, Martin Freeman does a good job playing Bilbo. However, it's hard to get attached to the company of dwarfs since Jackson didn't put much emphasis on individuality(hell, I didn't even know which dwarf was supposed to be who, despite knowing all the names from the book). The addition of Radagast as a character who wasn't present in the book felt unnecessary as he didn't serve a useful purpose. Others, like Thorin's nemesis Azog, the pale Orc were a conclusive addition.

In spite of these rather negative aspects, An unexpected Journey had very satisfying moments as well. The troll fight, the dwarfs being trapped in "Goblin town" and Gollum's riddles were well adapted moments, giving hope for even better things to come in the next two parts. I know the non-CGI Orcs in LotR were cooler but it wasn't troubling either to see CGI Orcs since they are well done, as are the fighting scenes(even if they are bizarre at times).

Yes, An unexpected Journey could've been better and with LotR being a masterpiece, fans had very high expectations Jackson couldn't quite live up to. I would still watch the film over and over again as the great moments outweigh the weaker ones by far. It's good entertainment and serves as a satisfying beginning to the Middle-Earth saga.… Expand

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homer4presidentMar 11, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, I do like the movie. Martin Freeman is excellent as Bilbo. He truly embodies the character. The dwarves are very well cast too. Unfortunately, the script makes arbitrary changes to several key scenes. I was very upset that they almost completely changed the scene with the trolls. Tolkien did it best in the book and why Mr. Jackson and troop of writers changed the scene only seems like they were arrogant enough to believe that they could do better. They didn't. The scene in the movie is crude and not funny at all. it also tries to turn the focus on Bilbo when it was originally meant to show Gandalf as a tricky and wise wizard.

Otherwise, the visuals, the action scenes, and musical score are excellent. It's not a bad movie, just don't expect book, or you will be sorely disappointed.… Expand

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emlugo123Feb 22, 2015

The first hour of this movie or so is really long and tedious. I watched this with my brother and he fell asleep. But after the first hour the pace did pick up somewhat. There is a lot of CGI in this film, something that I was ratherThe first hour of this movie or so is really long and tedious. I watched this with my brother and he fell asleep. But after the first hour the pace did pick up somewhat. There is a lot of CGI in this film, something that I was rather disappointed with, I wish they had used real life actors instead. Do NOT watch this film in 3D, my eyes could not adjust to the 3D so I had the watch the movie with my 3D glasses off.… Expand

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SkyrimGuy935Feb 20, 2015

Let's get this out of the way first. The Hobbit is not in any way, shape, or form as good as Lord of the Rings. However, when compared to such incredible films, very few movies are great. When looking at it from an unbiased standpoint, ILet's get this out of the way first. The Hobbit is not in any way, shape, or form as good as Lord of the Rings. However, when compared to such incredible films, very few movies are great. When looking at it from an unbiased standpoint, I found there was much enjoyment to be had in this fun fantasy romp, even if its clumsy pace and overabundance of CGI bring it down a few notches.

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A1K4PWN3DJan 29, 2015

The only reason I give The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey an 8 is because of the fact that it takes about 43 minutes for Bilbo's journey to actually start. Plus the, what I call "Deleted beginning LotR scene", which I thought was notThe only reason I give The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey an 8 is because of the fact that it takes about 43 minutes for Bilbo's journey to actually start. Plus the, what I call "Deleted beginning LotR scene", which I thought was not necessary. But other than that, it was very enjoyable to see one of my favorite books finally appear of the silver screen.… Expand

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johnbobs1Jan 16, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the brilliant Lord of the Rings films, I was expecting big things from this film. Unfortunately, I was found myself a little let down by it. It seems that Peter Jackson may have lost his touch a little.
The rings films were huge, epic and rivetting pieces of film making. This is still in evidence in ''an unexpected journey''; superbly filmed backdrops and scenery throughout and a real sense of adventure are both still there. However, it has to be remember that Tolkien's original book was a reasonably simplistic and straightforward children's story, with a few darker undertones thrown in for us older readers. Peter Jackson has chosen to expand upon these darker undertones, and indeed the film feels much more like a prequel to the Fellowship of the Ring than an actual adaptation of the Hobbit.
That said, it generally succeeds in what in trying to achieve this status, though in doing so sacrifices much of the original matter of Tolkien's book.
New and often seemingly unnecessary scenes have been added, including Gandalf's co-wizard Radagast escaping from a pack of Wargs on a sled pulled by giant bunnies (I'm not making that up...), and a cringeworthy scene involving the Hobbit and Dwarves attempting to evade the battling ''storm giants'' of the mountains. The script is also not perfect and often questionable, and characters who had little or no place in the book appear prominently in certain scenes. However, unlike many reviewers (!) I often found their additions quite interesting. However, in choosing to focus on characters such as Azog the Defiler and Sauron, Peter Jackson has perhaps unwittingly placed lesser importance on the real baddie of the book; Smaug. This is a shame.
In terms of effects, I found this film difficult to stomach at times. Though the animation is fantastic in places, in other scenes the camera angle jerks around constantly and is extremely irritating.
Character acting is also variable. I wasn't actually particularly keen on Martin Freeman as Bilbo (though I know he was poplular with others), and some of the Dwarves could have had bigger parts in the film.
Generally, a good film; entertaining and dark. But not quite what I was expecting; an unexpected journey, no less.… Expand

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JohnMasterLJan 4, 2015

Peter Jackson regresa después de tantos años a la tierra media de una forma épica, espectacular y increíble. Visualmente es Perfecta, en todos los aspectos es magistral. Aunque no este al nivel de "El Señor de Los Anillos" es y sera unPeter Jackson regresa después de tantos años a la tierra media de una forma épica, espectacular y increíble. Visualmente es Perfecta, en todos los aspectos es magistral. Aunque no este al nivel de "El Señor de Los Anillos" es y sera un clásico por siempre.… Expand

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WheelzFourReelzDec 29, 2014

The pacing is very uneven at times, but The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a very well done return to Middle Earth with enough action, heart, and lore to keep people satisfied.

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Le__XenomorphDec 28, 2014

This movie did not wow or disappoint me. It was a good enough movie to establish the Hobbit trilogy and introduce the characters, for sure. However, the worst problems of this movie were boring scenes and an unnecessarily long running time.This movie did not wow or disappoint me. It was a good enough movie to establish the Hobbit trilogy and introduce the characters, for sure. However, the worst problems of this movie were boring scenes and an unnecessarily long running time. But the Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is definitely a solid movie and is a great setup for the trilogy. 7/10 (good)… Expand

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RufatDec 18, 2014

Peter Jackson made a perfect ending for his middle earth odyssey. And Martin Freeman was awesome. Best of Hobbit series. More action and more fun. And more disappointing because of it is the last

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callumjsouthDec 13, 2014

Comparisons to The Lord of the Rings are inevitable, but these comparisons certainly won't make The Hobbit look weak. It can at times feel stretched too thin, because adapting one book into a trilogy of 2+ hour films was always going to beComparisons to The Lord of the Rings are inevitable, but these comparisons certainly won't make The Hobbit look weak. It can at times feel stretched too thin, because adapting one book into a trilogy of 2+ hour films was always going to be ambitious. The lack of a decent quantity of source material can make the film feel needlessly dragged out at times to, but, we are back in Middle-Earth! The Hobbit tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, a cautious yet caring hobbit, who I like more than Frodo. Perhaps due to Martin Freeman's on-screen brilliance. I found the characters in the story much more admirable and realistic than those in the first LOTR outing, Fellowship. This meant I truly cared more about the fate of the characters and as a result, felt more involved during their dangerous encounters. This is a very introductory film in terms of the plot, but, we do learn things. How Smaug claimed Erebor. How Bilbo acquired the ring from Gollum which is one of the film's best scenes. The conflicts and history between the secondary antagonist Azog and the dwarves. The Hobbit also sees the return of many classic LOTR locations, which brought a smile to my face. The music is gripping which only enhances true feelings. An Unexpected Journey is a steady yet strong film that sets the trilogy on the right path through great characters, great history and most of all, great anticipation.… Expand

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TheApplegnomeDec 9, 2014

Everything is about money, including this new and unnecessary trilogy.

This new trilogy is far away when it comes to Middle-earth magic, as we know it. The main issue is that there are three movies on one book that’s only one-third of TheEverything is about money, including this new and unnecessary trilogy.

This new trilogy is far away when it comes to Middle-earth magic, as we know it. The main issue is that there are three movies on one book that’s only one-third of The Lord of The Rings; this can only result in a worse trilogy than Lord of the Rings. It’s all about money. One result of this is that it took like 25 minutes for the movie to really start; there are so much slow scenes in the beginning. There’s also much slow and silly scenes in the film, there’s no LotR-magic. But at the same time are there some highly entertaining and funny things that I totally enjoyed to see, and the action is great, but not as unique as in The Lord of the Rings. The biggest problem with the action is that there’s too much CGI, and by that I mean bad CGI. It doesn’t look real. Some of the villains that are only CGI are superb, but when it comes to other living objects like trees and fires am I not impressed. The movie is overall very entertaining because it gives us a greater backstory of Bilbo’s life, which hasn’t been fully explained before. There are lots of connections between the two trilogies, which I truly love! The extended edition is even greater, so much more material. The last aspect of the film that I really enjoyed is the soundtrack. It’s so touching. But not as epic as The Lord of the Rings.

This movie gives the audience a greater backstory of Bilbo’s life, before everything in one of the greatest trilogies ever made. Even though Peter Jackson directed this film, it got some flaws. The silliness and a big lack of innovation and dramatic scenes don’t make this film even close to matching The Fellowship of the Ring.

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MichaelBreaDec 8, 2014

Great movie, I enjoyed and I think that Peter Jackson had and will do a great job with middle earth because Middle earth is very difficult to make in a movie. Great actors comes with great effects and movie making.

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ShedeggDec 6, 2014

ThE hobbit an unexpected journey, is the prequel of the Lord of the rings saga, therefore it contains some of the characters from the Lord of the rings movies such as gandalf the grey. This is the first of the three instalments so it can getThE hobbit an unexpected journey, is the prequel of the Lord of the rings saga, therefore it contains some of the characters from the Lord of the rings movies such as gandalf the grey. This is the first of the three instalments so it can get a bit boring as you're getting to know the characters. You will see the races like the orcs making big appearances. It does contain scenes of action but there are not so many of them that you get overwhelmed. If you are going to watch this and you find it boring then I'd watch the second instalment, the desolation of smaug.… Expand

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vikesh2206Nov 9, 2014

The first installment of the Hobbit franchise spends a lot of time laying its foundations then uses it to create an immersive experience for its audience.

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SythusRATINGSOct 19, 2014

The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, BilboThe adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever…Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of ingenuity and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities… A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.… Expand

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ericisadogOct 12, 2014

I love this movie and I really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really like this movie.

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horcrux2007Sep 26, 2014

I think "An Unexpected Journey" was a reasonably good start to the soon-to-be Hobbit trilogy. It's exciting, adventurous, and engaging, but it might strain your patience at a running time of nearly three hours because some scenes dragged onI think "An Unexpected Journey" was a reasonably good start to the soon-to-be Hobbit trilogy. It's exciting, adventurous, and engaging, but it might strain your patience at a running time of nearly three hours because some scenes dragged on for a very long time. Another problem I had was that it tried to connect to The Lord of the Rings way too much such as the addition of a few characters and an overly long intro scene. It's still a nice first chapter in what I think will be a great series despite those faults.… Expand

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adpirtleAug 14, 2014

The opening chapter of Peter Jackson's second Middle-earth trilogy is a bit of a mixed bag, but the bag itself is gorgeous. The scenery, the set design and the special effects (mostly) dazzle, and the 48fps theatrical release was, for me, aThe opening chapter of Peter Jackson's second Middle-earth trilogy is a bit of a mixed bag, but the bag itself is gorgeous. The scenery, the set design and the special effects (mostly) dazzle, and the 48fps theatrical release was, for me, a game-changer of a visual experience (YMMV). The ensemble cast (both old and new) is uniformly good, and Martin Freeman is absolutely perfect in the title role of a thoroughly domesticated hobbit pushing middle-age, who finds himself uncharacteristically swept away on an adventure. The film doesn't precisely follow the beloved children's tale it's adapting (though the first 45 minutes or so is just shy of reverential), but many of the changes are understandable, and work to make the movie more accessible. I have no idea why Jackson decided to change this from a "quest" into a "chase," but Azog makes a pretty decent bad guy.

There are really only two issues that keep this film from getting a higher score from me, and they're both hard to ignore. First, of course, is the length. When I heard that Jackson was turning this slim novel into a trilogy, I still never imagined that each film would be pushing 3 hours long. The LOTR movies could get away with this, because they had so much story to tell, but this one feels a bit padded.

The second problem, which runs throughout the film, at least after it leaves Bag End, is the overwhelming about of computer graphics. One reason the first trilogy was so well accepted, even by non-fantasy fans, is how grounded it felt, with lots of real locations and practical effects. This film moves away from that trend, perhaps because Jackson has a substantially larger war chest to play with. Goblin-town is particularly egregious. The Great Goblin looks fantastic, and so does Gollum, (who continues to steal all his scenes), but the rest of it just feels fake, more like a video game than a movie, especially the escape.

Overall, this is an enjoyable adventure film, and a fun, if flawed, beginning of moviegoers new foray into Middle-earth.… Expand

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Nick114Aug 7, 2014

Excellent movie Series..!! thanks a lot for making an extra ordinary movie :) you have really worked hard as well as amazing. hope to watch an unfinished tale as well.

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DiskJul 15, 2014

Welcome back to middle earth my friends.
The Hobbit is the long anticipated film that takes place 60 years before Lord of the Rings, the acclaimed trilogy directed by Peter Jackson.
In The Hobbit we follow Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit who livesWelcome back to middle earth my friends.
The Hobbit is the long anticipated film that takes place 60 years before Lord of the Rings, the acclaimed trilogy directed by Peter Jackson.
In The Hobbit we follow Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit who lives in the Shire, a mystic place where people sit around smoking pipes and eating food. Bilbo is visited by Gandalf the Grey, a wizard who invites him to go on an adventure with 13 dwarves to kill a dragon that has destroyed their homeland.
Now Bilbo, like many Hobbits, does not like to partake in these kind of things. The dangerous world of middle earth is no place for them. But, in a fortunate 30 minutes of screen time, they convince him and we have our journey.
Right off the bat I just want to say that the Hobbit AUJ is a long film. Just about as long as Fellowship of the Ring. However, in fellowship, a lot more happens. I wont knock The Hobbit down any points for dragging on because, while it does do so, there is plenty of more material to see during these moments. You get to meet the dwarves, who are fun and eccentric. You also get to see Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf again.
Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen do great, especially Freeman. He makes Bilbo more three dimensional than before.
And Thorin? He’s a wonderful character with a great back story who really shows leadership over the dwarves.
Sure there are a few forgettable dwarves in the movie, but for the most part they are interesting characters with colourful personalities.
If I were to nitpick anything (minus the argument over 40fps) is that this film has a lot more CGI. So much so that it really just takes you out of the experience. There were many scenes where I was like
“They got over a thousand extras for Helms Deep but had to CGI those 8 guys?”
It is kinda upsetting and really seems unnecessary at points.
But other than that, the film is great. It was cool to see the battle at Moria, I love how it’s told, I love the build up, I REALLY love the attention to detail, and I surprisingly love Radagast the Brown.
and the ‘Riddles in the Dark’ sequence? Yeah, talk about chilling.
There’s really not much else to say here, if you love LotR you’ll absolutely love The Hobbit AUJ. If you love film in general you will, for the most part, enjoy The Hobbit. Although, you may be annoyed by the FPS and many of the drawn out scenes.
If you hated LotR and everything it stood for then dude, stay as far away as possible, this will not change your mind. In fact it will most likely strengthen your hatred.
But for me, I enjoyed it. While I believe it was not perfect, it left me in great anticipation for the sequel.… Expand

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jacob4Jun 25, 2014

A great action, adventure, fantasy film. Improves on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and is less dark, sad, and violent. It's well balanced between non-exciting moments to exciting moments. Has some good parts for comedy and laughs. Has a ratA great action, adventure, fantasy film. Improves on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and is less dark, sad, and violent. It's well balanced between non-exciting moments to exciting moments. Has some good parts for comedy and laughs. Has a rat gripping storyline, jaw-dropping CGI and awesome action scenes. A great film for everyone, and an absolute must see! And must see the sequel!… Expand

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Viper8787May 18, 2014

Some great scenes in this movie, that I will remember for a while. Not as good as the second Hobbit movie though. It started off really well by introducing all of the main characters well as the movies take place before LOTR. There are someSome great scenes in this movie, that I will remember for a while. Not as good as the second Hobbit movie though. It started off really well by introducing all of the main characters well as the movies take place before LOTR. There are some great battle scenes in this movie, and a scenes with a song that I really loved. It was a really long movie but I think every scene was needed in it.… Expand

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JekSpaceyMay 3, 2014

What did Peter Jackson in this film is no small thing! He was able to make epic a tale for children, and playing with the narrative by inserting the apparitions, in my opinion, very apt and not at all out of place !
The film lasts aboutWhat did Peter Jackson in this film is no small thing! He was able to make epic a tale for children, and playing with the narrative by inserting the apparitions, in my opinion, very apt and not at all out of place !
The film lasts about three hours, but not boring in the least , and also distracts from the hassles of 3D ! It 's true , the scene at Bag End is a bit long and slow , but at least I have followed with great pleasure , it was also a good way to learn about the dwarves , and not having a blurry image! Many complain that the dwarves are too clumsy and stupid , well Gimli in the previous trilogy did not seem much different , coincidentally the comic he was angry with Pippin and Merry ! Also, it seemed like the right choice to give the film a touch of zing , considering that the story does not have the same magnitude of the previous trilogy ! Yes, because the story is not deep and eclectic as that of the Lord of the Rings , but we say more childish and playful , it is an air of terror and fear, at least not until Bilbo finds the ring !
The direction of Jackson 's mammoth as always , the same applies to photography and script! To define the beauty of the scenery , maybe there is not even a term that enhances 100% !… Expand

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DrewtheDude85Mar 29, 2014

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was a great film. I enjoyed it very much. I really wish people would see what the trilogy is. I believe that Peter Jackson is making The Hobbit into a Trilogy so that it may live up to The Lord of the RingsThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was a great film. I enjoyed it very much. I really wish people would see what the trilogy is. I believe that Peter Jackson is making The Hobbit into a Trilogy so that it may live up to The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, not just to make extra money. So while this first movie may only take up a fraction of the small Hobbit book and add things that may seem unnecessary, AUJ was very good.… Expand

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KayakMar 4, 2014

It drags quite considerably, but technically and musically, it's just great. Full to the brim with nostalgic scenes and references and an unsurprisingly great Freeman as the Hobbit. Not as grand and heartfelt overall as the LOTR series, but IIt drags quite considerably, but technically and musically, it's just great. Full to the brim with nostalgic scenes and references and an unsurprisingly great Freeman as the Hobbit. Not as grand and heartfelt overall as the LOTR series, but I felt the same with that first installment too, so here's hoping it improves!… Expand

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adhamhanyFeb 15, 2014

I don't know why many critics gave this movie a low score. It was long, but it didn't FEEL long. I didn't have a problem with the pacing whatsoever. I wasn't bored at all.

There's exciting action, along with some good character moments,I don't know why many critics gave this movie a low score. It was long, but it didn't FEEL long. I didn't have a problem with the pacing whatsoever. I wasn't bored at all.

There's exciting action, along with some good character moments, especially the ones involving Bilbo and Gollum, as well as Bilbo and Thorin. The performances are mostly great, particularly that of Ian McKellen and Martin Freeman. The directing by Peter Jackson is, of course, masterful. And the environment itself is beautifully realized. Not to mention the lovely music.

If you enjoyed The Lord of the Rings, or enjoy fantasy movies in general, this is highly recommended.… Expand

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GrabacrJan 7, 2014

It's definitely not at the level of Lord of the Rings, and I"ll admit, there are some lines that I laughed at that I probably wasn't supposed to, but it was still entertaining. It was well-written, and the fact that it's more "childish" thanIt's definitely not at the level of Lord of the Rings, and I"ll admit, there are some lines that I laughed at that I probably wasn't supposed to, but it was still entertaining. It was well-written, and the fact that it's more "childish" than LOTR is just because that's how the books went as well.… Expand

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LeZeeDec 31, 2013

First I like to start with that I am one hell 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy fan freak, it is EPIC to all the EPICS in human history of filmdom. I voted many movies for 10 outa 10 but by far LOTR stays in highest peak point on that list. IFirst I like to start with that I am one hell 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy fan freak, it is EPIC to all the EPICS in human history of filmdom. I voted many movies for 10 outa 10 but by far LOTR stays in highest peak point on that list. I never compare HOBBIT to LOTR because the time and technology differentiate both the movie (trilogy) and I request you all not to do that. Another solid reason is that I saw LOTR as plain live action graphic movie but saw HOBBIT a decade later in 3D with advance CGI technics in it.

Now lets talk about 'An Unexpected Journey', The first installment of 'The Hobbit' trilogy which tells the untold adventurous story of Bilbo Baggins, the ring holder, which take place 60 years early to the actual LOTR, it also tells how Bilbo Baggins ends with the precious Ring in his pocket that everyone in the Middle Earth was looking for it over the centuries. As usual stunning visuals, Peter Jackson did hell great job by handing the massive characters/cast/role and also got what he wanted from CGI technicians, It was not gigantic cast like LOTR trilogy though. In fact I have seen only 33.333...% of the movie so far I mean I yet to see other two parts (66.666...%) which make it a trilogy so my rating for this movie is temporary till next two years.

The movie begins with slow dramatic style, introducing all the characters one after one otherwise some could get mix up to identify all the dwarfs who look alike. And then little fun get pass through middle of the movie with small-small adventures then begins second half where most of the real adventures take place which kick starts with mountain Trolls. Extraordinary 3D effects with few great pop-ups, some action sequences were simply breathtaking especially one in underground Goblin city is treat for eyes specially if you see it in 3D version, expected ultra slow motion images Like what we see in cricket, sadly I did not get chance to see the movie in 48fps, that really scuks as being LOTR fan, great to see 500 years old freaky, an aggressive Gollum in 3D, you gonna witness the best Gollum in technically, Andy Serkis did great job in his short phase. There is a brief scene where this movie meets 'Fellowship of the Ring' where Gollum lose his Ring in a dark cave and that situation was bit strange and different than what we saw in LOTR may be because it was brief like i said before. Meet between them, Bilbo Baggins and Gollum was more like funny simultaneously frighting too, specially kids may feel that. Background score was so great throughout the movie like previous trilogy, even some songs too. When movie ended I left cinema hall like everyone else but felt I still wanted another hour of it, I was forced to leave the place How many of you will agree me, it started slowly but ended strongly, that's why all this drama of me.

In world cinema, there will be always some characters which will remain in people's mind forever, like the Joker, Jack Sparrow, Dark Vander etc, like that Galdalf is for LOTR, of course including Gollum, Ian McKellen was so awesome in all the four movies, without him or replace of him is like a bowl of curd rice without a Piece of pickle.

Overall an excellent standard movie, must see in big screen with 3D version specially if you are a film freak you should not miss it, some people might have not get satisfied with movie but all I can say is still another two is yet to come so it will make difference at least then. Now all we can do is wait.....… Expand

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ThunderTJDec 28, 2013

The Hobbit: and Unexpected Journey was everything that i had hoped for. I'm a a very big Tolkien fan and i have read a lot of his books, and i gotta say: this was amazing! a lot of Tolkien fans did not like it but that is probably becauseThe Hobbit: and Unexpected Journey was everything that i had hoped for. I'm a a very big Tolkien fan and i have read a lot of his books, and i gotta say: this was amazing! a lot of Tolkien fans did not like it but that is probably because they expected WAY to much and wanted everything to be JUST like the book... well you just can't expect that from a movie adapted from a book, their need to be changes. the acting delivered was perfect especially from Martin Freeman.… Expand

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MouthofSauronDec 23, 2013

An Unexpected Journey is an overlong film, which seems to buckle under its own weight. The journey is beautifully imagined, but no so beautifully realized. There is some of the Middle-earth magic we have come to love (Riddles in the Dark),An Unexpected Journey is an overlong film, which seems to buckle under its own weight. The journey is beautifully imagined, but no so beautifully realized. There is some of the Middle-earth magic we have come to love (Riddles in the Dark), but it mostly falls flat.… Expand

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cmw682Dec 14, 2013

Great film, however not as good as the lords of the rings trilogy. Can be slow paced. Some scenes are not needed and are just there to increase the length, so as the hobbit being a trilogy is justified. This film is aimed more at youngerGreat film, however not as good as the lords of the rings trilogy. Can be slow paced. Some scenes are not needed and are just there to increase the length, so as the hobbit being a trilogy is justified. This film is aimed more at younger audiences and families then the lord of the rings but is just as enjoyable and can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages. The main character, Bilbo Baggins is very likable and played with expertise by Martin Freeman, other standouts are Ian McKellen as Gandalf(also from the lord of the rings) and Richard Armitrage as Thorin Oakenshield, not all the other dwarves are not as fleshed out but they will be further explored in the other two films in the trilogy, coming in 2013 and 2014. Also has great visuals and futuristic 3D effects.

To conclude this is not as good as the lord of the rings but is a good starting point and is thankfully not another Phantom Menace. Wait for the sequels which should be an improvement from this and may even reach the standard that the lord of the rings set.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingDec 13, 2013

The first installment of the Hobbit franchise spends a lot of time laying its foundations then uses it to create an immersive experience for its audience.

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EUPOLEMOSDec 13, 2013

A very nice movie with a great epic battle,a cast of different characters and a lot of lighthearted and funny scenes.I watched it because every friend of mine told me that it was better than the Lord of the Rings and they were right.ThisA very nice movie with a great epic battle,a cast of different characters and a lot of lighthearted and funny scenes.I watched it because every friend of mine told me that it was better than the Lord of the Rings and they were right.This movie is way better than the Lord of the Rings trilogy.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodDec 13, 2013

The Film was good, not amazingly spectacularly great, the films rather boring in parts yet overall is fun and entertaining, i love the new characters for example the dwafs and seeing the adventure of Bilbo giving us the viewer a betterThe Film was good, not amazingly spectacularly great, the films rather boring in parts yet overall is fun and entertaining, i love the new characters for example the dwafs and seeing the adventure of Bilbo giving us the viewer a better understanding of how he come in position of the ring

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waynDec 12, 2013

Peter Jackson combine with j r tollkien makes a very good imaginative partnership though un expected journey is the first chapter before Lord of the rings to tollkien fans the movie brings far more imagination in the middle earth

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OfficialDec 6, 2013

Perhaps not as breathtaking as the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, but "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is still an exciting and adventurous journey that you will embark on. It's an elegantly shot film and the use of 3D is brilliant. ItPerhaps not as breathtaking as the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, but "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is still an exciting and adventurous journey that you will embark on. It's an elegantly shot film and the use of 3D is brilliant. It really makes us forget that we're watching a movie, as though we, ourselves, are part of this unexpected journey.… Expand

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SquilliamDec 3, 2013

Perfect movie. The cast was awesome, the dwarves were hilarious, Thorin was awesome, the fight scenes were intense, and the ending was emotionally satisfying. It wasn't slow or boring at all. All in all, this was an amazing, entertaining,Perfect movie. The cast was awesome, the dwarves were hilarious, Thorin was awesome, the fight scenes were intense, and the ending was emotionally satisfying. It wasn't slow or boring at all. All in all, this was an amazing, entertaining, funny, exciting film. Great job, Peter Jackson!… Expand

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SwatiNov 27, 2013

I kept delaying watching it for months, maybe because I was intimidated by the length. Who wouldn't be? Expanding a three hundred page book into a trilogy made me think Peter Jackson was having a hard time letting go of Middle Earth. And ifI kept delaying watching it for months, maybe because I was intimidated by the length. Who wouldn't be? Expanding a three hundred page book into a trilogy made me think Peter Jackson was having a hard time letting go of Middle Earth. And if all of the three movies were to be this long, he was at a risk of ridicule for over ambition. But if the first instalment is any indication, he succeeded in creating a fulfilling beginning to this new adventure fairly well.

This time we follow a group of dwarves and a young Bilbo. Gandalf is the only major character from The Lord of the Rings to feature in this movie. Thorin the dwarf king replaces Aragorn as the thick skinned leader of the group.

The cinematography was up at the same standard as from the previous movies. It was shot with the Red One digital camera, with a frame rate per second of 48. It looked different and dare I say better than the previous trilogy.

The pacing was controlled with ingenuity and never for a moment did the movie drag. It was a constant shuffle between action pieces, dialogue, imagery and visual back story. But between some of the major plot points, I sensed that there was a lack of direction. It was like Jackson was trying to show us how these creatures lived instead of telling us a cohesive story as he did previously.

Martin Freeman is a much better actor than Elijah Wood and this works in favour of The Hobbit. Bilbo is much more engaging as the lead adventure seeker. Orcs and even Trolls seem to be more than just the cannon fodder as portrayed previously. They actually form some kind of societies and hold prolonged conversations, and display that they are capable of rudimentary intelligence. Thankfully Jackson dispenses with the stereotypes associated with these species to a certain degree.

The lost kingdom of the dwarves, Rivendale and the underground Orc city were created splendidly. The camera pans though the environment and gives you a sense of the enormity and beauty of these places. The sheer scope of this CGI is mind boggling. The amount of money spent on the movie is quite palpable. The score was refreshing and kept the tone light.

Lord of the Rings is simply a much better story than The Hobbit. The best was the Fellowship in my opinion. But The Hobbit still is better made than The Two Towers. It may be because the Fellowship was a much more interesting story to film, or because it was a realist tale, but I decided that The Hobbit lags behind the former in nearly every aspect. They are not even in the same league. But this is the mistake right here. These stories should not be compared at all, for they belong to almost different genres. LOTR was a mature tale about war and suffering it brings while The Hobbit is more of a children's adventure fairy tale with a fair amount of humour, where no one dies and everything sorts out in the end, almost Deus Ex Machina-style.… Expand

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HatesauceNov 23, 2013

The Hobbit was amazing even though I just recently saw it on tv and for the first time. I felt it was somewhat darker than the first three but also very character driven. It invoked a lot more emotion than the previous Lord of the Rings and IThe Hobbit was amazing even though I just recently saw it on tv and for the first time. I felt it was somewhat darker than the first three but also very character driven. It invoked a lot more emotion than the previous Lord of the Rings and I thoroughly enjoyed this one more. After being let down by The Two Towers and Return of the King, I feel this film breathes new light into Peter Jackson's legacy.… Expand

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ForeverFallingNov 20, 2013

Fantastic film. The perfect adaptation of a beloved children's book. Top notch acting, great special effects, tons of fan service from Peter Jackson, brilliant scenery and atmosphere. You really feel like you are in Middle Earth taking thisFantastic film. The perfect adaptation of a beloved children's book. Top notch acting, great special effects, tons of fan service from Peter Jackson, brilliant scenery and atmosphere. You really feel like you are in Middle Earth taking this epic journey. I cannot wait for 'The Desolation Of Smaug' and then 'There and Back Again'. Do not let the naysayers and foolish critics put you off this amazing film and soon to be, amazing trilogy. There main complaints are about the length and the beginning (which is fine and actually breezes past because of how awesome and loyal to the book it is). Some people just have the attention span of a spoon I tell you.… Expand

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Tss5078Nov 17, 2013

Going into The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, I knew that it was a tale originally written for children, but the Lord of The Rings trilogy was so well done, that I fully expected the first Hobbit movie to be just as masterful. It was a prettyGoing into The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, I knew that it was a tale originally written for children, but the Lord of The Rings trilogy was so well done, that I fully expected the first Hobbit movie to be just as masterful. It was a pretty good film, however it didn't have the luster that Lord of The Rings had. The trilogy was magical, it's the reason people go to the movies, but the Hobbit, seemed to be playing off the fame of the Lord of The Rings and at times was directionless. For those who don't know the story, it starts to tell the tale of Bilbo Baggins and his original journey with Gandalf. In the Lord of The Rings, they go on this impossible journey in order to save Middle Earth, but here, the journey is about saving the dwarfs gold from a dragon. It really doesn't have the intensity or the urgency require to make a film like this work. Nothing had changed for over two hundred years, but all of a sudden, now is the time to stop the dragon, why? The film was not bad, but it doesn't come off as this great adventure and that could have something to do with the childish elements. This is a PG-13 film with fighting and beheadings, yet it's also a film with singing dwarfs, drunk gnomes, and a wizard with Alzheimer who is covered in bird I feel these things really hurt the film. Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf and finally seemed to be showing his age. McKellen is tired and slow in this film, Gandalf is not the same great warrior. Finally, this film is different because we know it's a prequel. Even if you didn't read the book, you know who lives and who dies, taking a major play away from the screenwriters. Overall the Hobbit is somewhat entertaining, but it's not The Lord of The Rings. It's directionless at times, lacks the urgency needed for an epic, and has a cast that really doesn't excite. I was hoping for a lot, but all I got was a little. The only thing I can do now is try and forget about it as I wait for the next film with anticipation.… Expand

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DaEagleNov 14, 2013

A gorgeous movie delivering an unforgettable adventure! It impresses with it's huge scale of breathtaking forests and mountains. While the story is slightly predictable, it stays fresh with the great dialogue, well-developed characters andA gorgeous movie delivering an unforgettable adventure! It impresses with it's huge scale of breathtaking forests and mountains. While the story is slightly predictable, it stays fresh with the great dialogue, well-developed characters and superb voice acting.
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oblique15Nov 2, 2013

It starts out slow with some story telling, but don`t give up on it cause it picks up, and takes you into the adventure you probably expected.The thing is when I ask myself if I was really amazed, the answer is no for the most part, but itIt starts out slow with some story telling, but don`t give up on it cause it picks up, and takes you into the adventure you probably expected.The thing is when I ask myself if I was really amazed, the answer is no for the most part, but it was a good watch.… Expand

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TherionVIIOct 30, 2013

A perfect recreation of the Tolkien's world. It's excelent in all the aspects: direction, interpretation, script, soundtrack, etc. And the "guess game" with Bilbo and Gollum is a masterpiece.

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joao1198pedroOct 27, 2013

altought it isn´t in the level of the lord of the rings trilogy,it is still a good film,for an prequel this movie have a great story,the special effects are great and it can be a revolution just like the lord of the rings were.

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FozzyOct 5, 2013

Sure, this movie isn't perfect. It's not as good as Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings Trilogy. However, to say that this film is bad is like saying that The Godfather isn't a good movie, or Lawrence of Arabia, or Ben-Hur. This film is good,Sure, this movie isn't perfect. It's not as good as Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings Trilogy. However, to say that this film is bad is like saying that The Godfather isn't a good movie, or Lawrence of Arabia, or Ben-Hur. This film is good, though not exceptional. The Dwarves break into a musical number at one point for no real reason whatsoever, probably to appeal to kids. I heard people laughing in the cinema when I watched this. I liked Lord of the Rings a LOT, and If I heard the audiences laughing AT ALL apart from the occasional moment between Merry and Pippin, or with Gimli, I would probably murder some of them, if not all of them.

However, if you consider this film on it's own, you will find that it is a very, VERY good film, and, though it definitely doesn't live up to The Lord of the Rings, it's undeniably worth watching. It doesn't have as much depth, it doesn't have as much emotion, it doesn't have four hundred hours of special thanks at the end, and it doesn't have the cast of the previous films (bar Hugo Weaving, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm and Elijah Wood), but it does have the ability to carry itself, and it's great.… Expand

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ReviewGuyXOct 1, 2013

Why are half of the film's reviews complaining about running time?
You don't watch a movie for the purpose of seeing it end.
If you have that kind of mindset, obviously you're going to "fall asleep" yeah, I'm looking at the fool(s) whoWhy are half of the film's reviews complaining about running time?
You don't watch a movie for the purpose of seeing it end.
If you have that kind of mindset, obviously you're going to "fall asleep" yeah, I'm looking at the fool(s) who gave this film a 0.
A score of 0 is more deserving for actual terrible movies like Jack Black's "Year One". Reviewer Peter Travers is obviously uninformed and had the gall to state:

"48 frames per second… Couple that with 3D and the movie looks so hyper-real that you see everything that's fake about it…"

Idiot! More than 90% of the film was done in New Zealand. Uninformed prick...
And the first hour of the film isn't even boring...
It actually is very humorous and charming!
PLUS IT'S THE FIRST MOVIE OF A PLANNED TRILOGY!
YOU CAN'T EXPECT AN ARRAY OF ACTION!
There are film's like "Social Network" where they have minutes of utter drab and unrelated content like teenage partying, yet get more positive reactions in compared to "The Hobbit".
Half these film critics around the world suck-ass at writing a real review.

"The Hobbit" is an example of movie-making at its finest executing an adventurous atmosphere and a defining script. Coupled with its various environments, familiar faces and its set of new ones, the film stands as an artwork of its own; one many other movie-makers should aspire to do. It's witty, epic and innovative; a movie worth watching again and again...… Expand

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JohnnyStephensAug 31, 2013

Epic!!! I have to say that I liked it more than The Lord Of The Rings. Actually, I prefer Bilbo. Frodo was not as good as his father. I am waiting like crazy for the next chapter of the trilogy.

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film_bugAug 18, 2013

Being a fan is irrelevant. There is nothing about this movie that doesn't excite anyone. The script was well-written, humorous and fresh. The movie was visually pleasing. The characters were interesting and unique. The soundtrack broughtBeing a fan is irrelevant. There is nothing about this movie that doesn't excite anyone. The script was well-written, humorous and fresh. The movie was visually pleasing. The characters were interesting and unique. The soundtrack brought tears to my eyes. Again, there is nothing not to love. Everything Peter Jackson touches turns to gold, in the form of an Oscar!… Expand

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