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    Written January 11, 2013

    Surprising!

    by ShebaLatray

    I wasn't sure what to expect. We had warning some thngs had been added......
    I love that they kept the song the dwarfs sang about their home when they were at the Shire.
    I love that the ponies were so cute!
    The rock creatures were new and it added excitement to the movie....that was cool.
    That was an awesome angle on the view of Rivendale! Love it.
    The white ork was a twist, but he was scary if that's what they were going for.

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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 January 7, 2013

    If you've read the book...

    by dmom67

    WOW!!! I was glued to the screen! What a fantastic job they did with bringing this to life!

    A must see movie (but I don't suggest bringing children under the age of 8 to see it).

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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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    Written December 20, 2012

    Peter J drops it again

    by Amra

    In "The Hobbit" Mr. Jackson again moves forward on the assumption that he is a better storyteller than Tolkien, & he is, as ever, wrong. PJ deserves thanks for stunning visuals, due to his choice of John Howe and Alan Lee as lead designers, but "TH" has its furry feet tripped up by new/changed scenes crammed with cliches & clumsy exposition, even where the original scenes covered the same ground with evocative imagery & blessed brevity.
    The white orc's addition was actually clever, w/the weaving of him into the extant plot handled well, but many scenes were chopped w/o reason. PJ saved maybe 4 minutes running time by truncating many of JRRT's brilliant songs, many clever quips, & the main riddle in the riddle game, only to add a boring, clumsy intro that would have been better served as flashbacks in "Far over the Misty Mountains Cold". "15 Birds in 5 Fir Trees" & "Down, Down" were sorely missed! When Rankin-Bass' anime feels a truer tale than a $180M epic, something's very wrong.

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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 24, 2012

    The Hobbit: an unexpected journey

    by elplummer

    Yes, the graphics were great, the scenery inspiring, and at least the one scene between Baggins And Golem was excellent, but overall the movie was too long with a constant repetition of the same chase scenes. I don't think two more films are justified. Not likely to go to them.

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    Written December 18, 2012

    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

    by jeremyashby

    Once again, Peter Jackson created a great adaptation of Tolkien's Middle Earth and the story of finding the ring and the time period leading up to the Lord Of The Rings Trilogy. It is a must see film and if you have read The Hobbit then there is very little that has been changed or altered. There is more back story and a more in-depth look into certain sections of the story and the events that took place.

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    Written December 17, 2012

    Standard love and hate when one story gets split into multiple movies

    by Asmodeus1971

    It was slow, it took its time to introducing the characters and story line. So to those who don't like stories and just want action from the get go stay at home. It was an OK stand alone movie but could be great with the collection of the series. It had a lot of visuals that were impressive and had some good fight scenes toward the end. Since it is an installment of the whole it leaves you hanging at the end. May not be the best movie to take small children to the theater to see, it is rather slow moving for at least the first half of the movie and may not keep their interest. Small children may be best to wait for it to come out on disk, streaming or TV.

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  • So-so
    Written December 16, 2012

    Lord of the Rings -- Episode 1 Style

    by aschottmuller

    If you love Lord of the Rings, you'll like The Hobbit. Great acting, spectacular landscapes, and amazing visual effects are sure to win it some awards. Attend in 3D if you can. A few new songs will likely have you humming later. The Hobbit is an obvious extension of Lord of the Rings w/ several favorite characters returning along w/ at least 14 new ones. Gollum is creepier than ever and likely too scary for small children.

    Star Wars fans may associate this film with Episode 1. A few scenes have questionable value, some "characters" are just odd, and several characters aren't adequately developed. Still, the adventure storyline is intriguing and the mix of action, horror, drama and mild humor will keep you engaged.

    >> PROS: Cinematography, visual effects, acting.
    >> CONS: Very long, limited character development, under-developed storyline.

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    Written December 17, 2012

    An Unexpected Review

    by nick.ross

    For me, I thought the movie made perfect sense. While some critics might argue that the story is too "bloated" with information not pertinent to the actual adventure that Bilbo has set out upon, each bit of additional information serves a purpose. As a fan of the LOTR movies, I believe that Jackson is using The Hobbit as a platform to fill in the cracks of the stories of Middle Earth that were first told in the Rings trilogy. The movie flows effortlessly along with the story lines of both The Hobbbit and LOTR. What has mostly surprised me is the fact that everyone wants to talk about how needlessly long the film is, or the fact that they think it is a ploy to make extra cash. It seems to me that most people are missing the point. Bilbo sets out on an adventure that he was perfectly satisfied to be left behind on, yet even by the end of the first film, we can see a change taking place in Bilbo. That's what its about, Bilbo's willingness to lend a hand to those in need. As we all should

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    Written December 14, 2012

    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

    by Latyria

    This movie is a must-see for anyone who is a fan of the books, it doesn't just focus solely on the book but anyone familiar with any of the Tolkien universe is going to be able to follow along. It was a fabulous return to Middle Earth and kudos for Howard Shore's excellent score.

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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 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 17, 2012

    Not Kidding: the BEST of the 4 movies so far

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    Ok, I'm a FAN and perhaps thats why I loved this movie. The part that all the "critics" hated, the first 30 minutes, was PERFECT. It was obviously made for FANS and THANK YOU PJ, you did it right. From the first "Good Day" scene to the talking Trolls, the parts that stayed true to the books were AMAZING. The parts PJ added or borrowed were pretty good to, bravo! People who hate the first part of the movie dont get the book. The book has a quirky english humor to it that is very charming, and the movie pulled that off brilliantly. I died laughing that Ian Mckellan actually pulled off the GOLF joke. Its a pretty long winded JOKE, and he did it perfectly! The only sad part is how the critics are SO PREDICTABLE its sickening. They are bending over backwards to critisize this piece of work, dispite it being a far braver an adaptation then the LOTR. Come on, a scene with singing Goblins that actually works isn't creative, unique enough for you? Grow some courage!

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