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i saw this in 3d 48 fps. It more than anything threw me becuae it didnt make it look the same as the LOTR trilogy. BBC Documentary was more the feel. However, thats one of two problems with the film. The second problem is how long it takes to get going. As much as I love Bag End, the first 40 minutes is all talk and no action. Once our beloved Bilbo leaves Bag End the film starts. And thats pretty much the end of the negatives.There are four stand out performances in this film, Sir Ian, Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis as Gollum...creepy, loveable and funny all at the same time...and Richard Armitage as Thorin. This film starts to soar when it manages to figure out what its about...once you get those central themes of home and belonging, it gives the film much needed heart. Its also funnier than some of its predecessors in places...and the action is great, well directed. its an 8/10 film for me. Maybe its always going to suffer in comparison to whats come before.
