Mr. Jackson and company, once again an incredible job. I've been a Tolkien fan since reading these books as a young man in the military over 30 years ago. LOTR was way beyond my expectations and you have matched it with The Hobbit. I have had many discussions over the past year re: Jackson's decision to make this into three films. My final conclusion was that he has earned enough credibility with me I trust him to do as he pleases. He did not disappoint.

I have now watched the film twice, first in 24 fps 3-D and the second 48 fps 3-D. The 48 fps version was an amazing cinematic experience. At times I actually thought I could reach out and pick up an object from a shelf. The outdoor scene of the orc chase scene was incredibly life-like.

If I have only one minor critique it would be in the casting and makeup for the dwarves. In my opinion some are far too handsome. Think Gimli and his his kin at the council in FOTR; they were all squat, heavily bearded brutes. As depicted here a few were male models in costumes.

Fabulously done on the whole. I am eagerly anticipating the next installment.

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