Immanuel
15, Edmonton
Canada
Date Posted: 2012-12-26
Tolkien Fan Level: 10
Film Format Seen? 3D 48 fps
Will view again in a different format? Yes
I have to say that this movie was the best I have seen in a long time, next to The Lord of The Rings itself.
Peter Jackson visibly put great effort into directing The Hobbit. On the way to watching, I was nervous, due to the many negative reviews of various critics. But after viewing, I realized I was wrong - P.J. has truly brought us back to Middle-Earth.
I especially enjoyed Andy Serkis' stunning (as usual) performance as his alter-ego, Smeagol/Gollum. Gollum himself was more lifelike in The Hobbit than in The Lord of The Rings. The scene where he was furious after losing the Ring was absolutely awesome.
Also, the humor injected into numerous scenes gives the movie a lighter and less serious tone than The Lord of The Rings, which was essentially a good thing. This Quest is not about saving the world, it's just about a group of dwarves trying to reclaim their homeland.
As good as The Lord of The Rings? I wouldn't say that, but extremely close. 4 and a half stars.
Richard Armitage 's performance as Thorin?
Bilbo's retelling of the history of Erebor and of Thror/Thrain/Thorin
The Eagles rescue sequence?
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