The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - An IMAX Experience

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  • Opened December 14, 2012 
  • 2 hr 49 min
  • PG-13 | Extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images.
  • Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) lives a simple life with his fellow hobbits in the shire, until the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) arrives and convinces him to join a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim the kingdom of Erebor. The journey takes Bilbo on a path through treacherous lands swarming with orcs, goblins and other dangers, not the least of which is an encounter with Gollum and a simple gold ring that is tied to the fate of Middle Earth in ways Bilbo cannot even fathom. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage
  • Director: Peter Jackson
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, IMAX, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Simply Awesome

by mikemarti

Took my 2 sons to see it opening day and it was truly awesome. The boys liked the tie in with the other movies even though it made the movie a bit off the book. You'll enjoy it....

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The Hobbit - Better than expected

by IMAXfan_DE

I had read reviews saying the movie was too long with a lot of unimportant stuff added to draw it out to 3 films. Being a big fan of Tolkien's books, I could't understand how a quick read like the...

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Definitely worth doing in 3D IMAX

by golfdiva

I've been unimpressed with 3D in the past, but this was GREAT! The technology has gotten so much better, and was used very effectively in The Hobbit! Good for ages 10 (mature) and up....

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Entertainment Weekly
| Lisa Schwarzbaum

I'm holding the filmmaker responsible for getting us all back again - to feelings of excitement and delight. Vital as they are, Gollum and Bilbo can only do so much to keep us enchanted. Is Jackson able to sustain the magic in two more installments? I peer into Tolkien's Misty Mountains and embrace the journey. Read full review

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NPR
| Bob Mondello

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey isn't "unexpected" at all, though between its lighter tone and a decade's worth of improvements in digital film techniques, there should be enough of a novelty factor to delight most fans. Read full review

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Wall Street Journal
| Joe Morgenstern

An overlong adventure enlivened by wonders. Read full review

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Rolling Stone
| Peter Travers

What saves the day is the spidery, schizoid Gollum, again performed by the great Andy Serkis through the craft of motion capture. Read full review

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Ian McKellen as Gandalf in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey."