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Written February 2, 2013
Run Don't Walk to see The Hobbit

by TheatreXX

This was my second time seeing the Hobbit:AUJ. First time I saw it was in 3-D awesome, this past time I saw it was regular, and I will see it again. I have seen all the Hobbit movies and I am there biggest fan!
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Written December 15, 2012
As good as the Rest.

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My grandson and I went to see "The Hobbit" yesterday afternoon and being Tolkein fans thought this movie was a good prequel. Worth seeing. Not as detailed as the other three but for us it was captivating.
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Written December 14, 2012
loved it!

by Scottdprm

Action packed and was overall more humor-driven then LOTRs. Some very gruesome creatures throughout. If you are a LOTR fan, then this is, of course, a must see.
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Written December 14, 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

by junkster775

The film was good. Definitely a must see to continue your story line of the Tolkien Saga. However, I felt that some aspects of this film were lacking. Most specifically, all the enemies were CGI. I really thought this took away from the film after how the enemies were done in Lord of the Rings.
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Written January 7, 2013
It will stand the test of time.

by catmint3

I admit it has to be seen, it IS Tolkien and will remain a classic. It is well done and I look forward to the remaining 2 in the series. It is rich eye candy true but I also agree the fight scenes are over-done. They are long, especially running to get away from the Orks. I wouldn't have thought the Hobbit needed 3 movies as compared to the LOR but I guess it does...love the actors. Saw it in the new Living Room setting theater and had a salad, it was great!
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Written January 10, 2013
Thought it was awesome!!

by XquizitOne

As with the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, the movie ends with you wanting more... A great family movie with just a few scary thematic elements.
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Written December 23, 2012
Expected and delivered

by dj_fabulous

The Hobbit was a well done rendition of the beginning of this story. Long movie for how far into the story it actually got, however.

I was heartened to see that compassion, love, loyalty, and forgiveness all got leading roles. While my socks stayed on, I really liked this flick way more than the critics thought I should. Boo to them.

Yay for Bilbo and Gandalf and the forces of good in the world. Well, at least the "up with my side" rendition.
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Written December 23, 2012
Long, But Worth It

by Juvi

Okay, so I'm sure I'm not the only Lord of the Rings fan out there who thought this movie was a bit long. But aside from the sores on my butt from sitting so long, I have to say, Peter Jackson did NOT disappoint! It was another epic installment in the J.R.R. Tolkein series; superbly well-written, and impeccably acted. I love how these movies make one feel like they are a part of this gorgeously mystical world, sharing in this amazing adventure. I always leave the theater feeling a bit like my old self again, and I'm sure you will, too.

Oh, and get ready for the sequel!
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Written December 19, 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

by silversurfertx

the pace varied, the characters had minutes to expose their motivations, the development scenes mostly worked well. For a long movie, I did not notice the time. And I have read the original book. Very enjoyable. Must Go. David R.
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Written December 15, 2012
Been There and Gone Back Again

by mattsenn

The style and aesthetic are very familiar to Jackson's first trilogy, which resonates like a worn pair of shoes: comfortable but not as exciting as when you first tried them on. With a run-time approximating that of any one of the extended cut DVD releases, I have to admit I wanted the film to wrap up halfway through the third act. Jackson might consider releasing a special "abbreviated cut" on DVD, next year. The decision to pad the films into a trilogy five months prior to release are obvious, with even more dry exposition. If I could change any single thing about the film, it would be the action scenes. The digital effects in the first film were appropriately subtle, but in The Hobbit action scenes are overlong and flamboyant, more worthy of Gore Verbinski than Peter Jackson. However, the performances and characterization are top notch. The costumes and scenery are nothing short of what we expect from these films. Compared to any other film than Fellowship, it was outstanding!
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Written December 20, 2012
Great movie. Beautiful scenery

by _action_movie_buff

Be prepared for a long film. With previews it was three hours. This was an excellent film. There were a few slow moments and some that parts of the film that could have been shorter but the scenery and the characters made up for these areas. The cinematography was amazing and makes you realize how beautiful New Zealand is. If you are a fan of the books then this is a must see as it follows the book very closely.
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Written December 16, 2012
Not sure why so many people are disappointed

by krappei

I thought the first Hobbit movie was as good as any of the LOTR movies. It was more adventurous like Fellowship as opposed to war heavy. Definitely more humor and somewhat improved special effects. I saw the non-3D, 24 FPS version because I don't care much for the 3D and heard that 48 FPS was not an improvement. I will probably see the movie at least one more time in theaters and will get the DVD/Blu Ray version when it releases on release day.
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So-so
Written December 16, 2012
Dissapointed

by mark97

Very dissapointed with the Hobbit. It did not follow the book and it threw humor in that was out of place. Not even in the same league as The Lord of the Rings.
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Written December 14, 2012
Great movie

by joshua.olewnik12

This movie was awesome, I had been waiting for it since I was about 12. There were a few parts where the story was expanded and even altered for the sake of the movie, but overall it was a great investment. So if you have 10-20 dollars and a few hours to spare, go see The Hobbit!!
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Written December 15, 2012
Worth the wait. Go see it.

by knights7

It was an amazing film worth waiting for. There is some changes from the book but not anything that changes the flow of the book's plot. And it had a breath taking story and special effects. If you like Gollum in the other three films you'll melt with this installment in the Lord of the Rings world. The story was awesome and left you rooting for the characters and biting your nails when they were in danger.
Go SEE! Well worth your money.
I will go see it again for sure.
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