Very happy
Date Posted: 2012-12-23
Tolkien Fan Level: 7
Film Format Seen? 2D 24 fps
Will view again in a different format? Yes
Three takeaways from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey":
1) Jackson should seriously consider adapting a Charles Dickens novel when he gets done with this massive project. The quirky humor and character that he injects into this film is just brilliant, and I'd like to see what he would do with something such as "Oliver Twist."
2) This was a true NORTHERN Middle-earth movie, which I was relieved to see: pine trees, fir trees, mountains, etc. This was the Middle-earth I grew up dreaming about, and I loved every second of the cinematography.
3) Jackson is on his way to mastering the art of making a prequel, which others such as George Lucas failed at. The superior, more natural introductions of Rivendell, Gollum, Gandalf, etc., and the compatible appearance of geography, set design, costume design, with those of the LOTR films gives me hope that this trilogy might be able to blend flawlessly with the LOTR trilogy. I never thought before that that could be possible.
Overall one of the best experiences I've ever had in a theater. Smiles all around.
Richard Armitage 's performance as Thorin?
Bilbo's retelling of the history of Erebor and of Thror/Thrain/Thorin
The Eagles rescue sequence?
The representation of the
Arkenstone?
The
attack on the party by the Wargs
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