Peter Jackson has done it once again. His interpretation of the Hobbit lives up to the expectations and level of detail which is expected when brining Tolkien's life work onto the big screen. I was very please when it was announced that he was to direct as there is no other who would bring the same commitment and respect. And living up to his name as a great director he has once again wowed me.

The first instalment of the Hobbit gripped me entirely and kept me interested throughout, even during long scenes of conversation which I especially enjoyed being a big fan of the book. The opening was the high point for me, it was a very cleaver way of linking the Hobbit to Lord of the Rings which again pleases a fan like myself.
I am not normally one for lots of special effects but with these films especially the Hobbit you do believe it is realistic and blends in perfectly with real life. The music set the tone of each scene perfectly and Howard Shore has once again done a great job with the themes, which I find the best feature of Shore's works.
Overall the film was simply great and the story flowed nicely keeping to the book very well. I look forward to the next instalment with great anticipation, but for the meantime I will be going to see this film several times.

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