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5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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110 out of 120(92%)reviewers recommend this movie.
Customer reviews for (Unknown)
Review 1 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
Best remake in a long time
PostedFebruary 18, 2013
hal2124
from st. hts, mich
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
4
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
for a 3 hr movie, it just flew by and when it ended you still wanted more
Excellent film highly recommend
Excellent film highly recommend
Pros well paced, great story
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 2 for (Unknown)
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Entertaining but don't expect much
PostedJanuary 14, 2013
Dialogue
2
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5
Special Effects
3
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5
Art Direction
3
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5
Acting
3
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5
Story
2
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5
Camerawork
3
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5
As a lover of the LOTR trilogy, this movie did not come close to expectations...but then, knowing the story already, my expectations should not have been as good as LOTR as this story is not as good. I was disappointed in the special effects. I found them worse than the original movies and dialogue to be much more cheeky. The fight scenes were extremely unrealistic and over the top. This movie was just okay. Since it is unfinished until all the other movies are complete it is unfair to judge this movie stand-alone, but if you did, it is average at best and does not acheive the level of the LOTR movies.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 3 for (Unknown)
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The Hobbit:An Unexpected Journey
PostedJanuary 12, 2013
TrickyDick
from New York, NY, USA
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
1
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
This has to be one of the most disapointing Movies i have seen, the actores were great, special effects were great but the story was the worst i had ever seen. I almost fell asleep three times wondering where this film was going. the story made no sense in a lot of the scenes and the end left you wondering if this is a triligy God help the next two films. They better put themselves in the position of the people that pay a fortune to see a movie and be entertained, not to be bored and fall asleep trying to make sense of the story.
Pros great actors
Cons slow
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Review 4 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
Awesome
PostedJanuary 2, 2013
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
I saw this at the midnight showing and loved it. Now as you all know there have been very mixed reviews on the first installment of the hobbit trilogy. First off it is not The Lord of the Rings so don't expect watching another one of those. It is way lighter in it's tone and there is just more comedy in it in general. This was fifty years before LOTR, Sauron hasn't got to his full power yet as he does in LOTR, and I think in the next two movies they will show more of how he came back which sounds good. It is a long movie, but if you just are in the mindset of a lighter adventure I think you are going to love An Unexpected Journey. A little slow starting out but I actually enjoyed it. The last half of the movie is epic as any middle earth movie should be, and I'm very glad Peter Jackson is doing the whole series. Martin Freeman was great along with Andy Serkis and all of the acting. A lot of cool things that do tie into LOTR which I enjoyed. Awesome movie and I am pumped for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Which is going to be even better-I have a feeling.
Pros great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 5 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
More Harry Potter, Less Lord of the Rings
PostedJanuary 2, 2013
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
4
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
4
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5
It was a little more light hearted than the Lord of the Rings movies. I rather enjoyed how long and detailed it was. I saw it in 3D and regular, and found the 3D did not add too much to the story. Well worth the money in the theatre.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors, more gandalf magic than lor
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 6 for (Unknown)
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Hobbit Withdrawal Relief & A Great Film
PostedDecember 31, 2012
Bearfist
from San Francisco
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:weekly
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
I went into this film with DREAD--not really sure if Peter Jackason might have dropped the ball like in King Kong where he ran the movie way too long. Then the announcement this was going to be done in three movies really made my hopes sag. But Santa was very generous and brought us a fabulous gift of a return to Middle Earth and the material added is done so well and is from the story itself that it works and was as gratifying as the Lord of The Rings was to this Tolkien fan. The added material of the background stories and characters works extremely well. Beautifully done. Cinematography is once again stunning. The characters are so good. Especially like the Wizard with the rabbit pulled sleigh. Fantastic movie. I've seen it twice--took a friend the second time as a holiday gift. I recomend the extra HD 3D for the best picture. IMax get's blurry in some of the rich, complex scenes and the picture and 3D was flawless on the smaller extra HD 3D, Whatever you choose, I believe that if you enjoyed Lord of the Rings triology and think it did justice to the books, then I believe you'll enjoy this as much. I will go for a third time. I really felt like I'd been withdrawing from the Lord of the Rings movies--can't wait to see Smaug in action.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors, cinematography/art work
Cons imax 3d a bit blurry in some scenes
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 7 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
the hobbit
PostedDecember 29, 2012
Karinsky1
from Florida
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:few times per year
Art Direction
1
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5
Story
1
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5
Camerawork
1
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5
The action was over the top-ridiculous. There were some scenes that were exaggerated leaving the really important scenes, that were critical for the overall theme of the book, weak. The movie ended in the middle. It didn't leave you wanting more; it left you exasperated that it ended without an end and without making a single point. Additionally, there were a couple of slap stick lines that just didn't fit. I will not see any of the other movies and will think twice before seeing anything from this production company. I feel ripped off.
Cons weak thematically, great book- weak movie
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Review 8 for (Unknown)
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Never have I been so wrong about anything in my life!
PostedDecember 29, 2012
Treeboar
from Louisville, KY
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
I was afraid that this 1st movie would have next to nothing interesting and drag out and that I would be jostling in my seat ready to leave. Never have I been so wrong about anything in my life! It had many things from the book and even from extra writings of Tolkien to keep me interested and plenty of battles to keep me intrigued. I was also shocked they actually put some songs from the book into the movie, while it threw me off at first it was done really well. I went back the following weekend and saw it again, I liked it even better the 2nd time around!!
Pros great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 9 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
Should be More
PostedDecember 28, 2012
Dialogue
3
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5
Special Effects
3
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5
Art Direction
3
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5
Acting
3
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5
Story
3
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5
Camerawork
3
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5
A shorter complete story with more lighter moments would have done the trick, in my opinion. Instead it was too heavy and too dark, and we are left to wait another year for the sequel?
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 10 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
An unexpected movie
PostedDecember 28, 2012
MiketheCableGuy
from Oklahoma City, OK. Crossroads of the Heartland
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:few times per year
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
4
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5
Such a light change after the Ring Trilogy. There were however a few distractions. The mountain fight scene seemed a little too convenient, with the priciples 'desolving' after the fracas. But the most unusual facet of the story didn't sink in until later when I realised that we had just seen the first Tolkien MUSICAL!
My son's call to watch the movie in 2D was very good, if we had seen it in IMAX, we would have suffered whiplash from the underground scenes.
My son's call to watch the movie in 2D was very good, if we had seen it in IMAX, we would have suffered whiplash from the underground scenes.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 11 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
Wonderful movie
PostedDecember 26, 2012
taurus65
from Tucson, AZ, USA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:few times per year
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
I loved this movie, took me on a great journey so far, can't wait for the next one.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Cons a little slow in the beginning
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 12 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
4.5 Out 5
PostedDecember 25, 2012
rogs
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
4
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
Excellent, did not seem 1 hours and 45 minutes at all.
Pros well paced, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 13 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
Ignore the bad reviews in the papers
PostedDecember 24, 2012
PCubed
from Northern Virginia
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
4
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
Movie critics may deride the movie for not being their vision of great art but pay no attention. The beginning was a bit slow but important for setting a mood. Once the travelers were on the road, the time flew by. Could hardly believe the three hours were up when it ended. Bilbo is almost as brilliant as Gollum. Traditional 2D was plenty good for me but friends tell me 3D HFR is the way to go. May have to give it a try.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors, rivendell
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 14 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
PostedDecember 24, 2012
Patrick165
from Thousand Oaks, CA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
After reading the book, I was a little concerned knowing that the director was going to spread out the tale in three movies. After watching the movie all I will simply say is: WELL DONE. The ability to expand on some of the smaller points of the book worked out well. The ending was at an appropriate point in the story and the pace of the movie was perfect. Character presentation, especially with the King of the Dwarves, was excellent. While I thought some of the voices for the goblins did not fit, this minor detail did nothing to dampen my overall recommendation of the movie. If you like the books in this series or the film presentations of the Lord of the Rings, I think you will like this movie.
Pros great story
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Review 15 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
Highly Entertaining
PostedDecember 24, 2012
MelissaH123
from Ohio
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:few times per year
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
Loved it! Seems to follow the book pretty closely from what I recall, but it's been awhile since I read it. We saw it in 2D, would like to see in the other format to compare. The story was so engrossing that the time flew by. Just like coming to visit old friends. Can't wait for the next installment.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 16 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
Sit back and enjoy the show
PostedDecember 24, 2012
EightyH
from Milford, CT
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
I watched it in 2D first, then in the HFR 3D. The HFR is definitely different and will take a while to get used to. It almost looks too real. The 3D seems to work better with the HFR.
Technology aside, the movie is great. It takes some liberties and doesn't follow the book, but it stays fairly close to it.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 17 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
Ready for the 2nd Hobbit movie!
PostedDecember 24, 2012
Sg80
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
The Hobbit lived up to my very high expectations. A huge fan of The Rings movies, I was not disappointed.
Pros great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 18 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
Glad to be back Middle World
PostedDecember 24, 2012
Cross34
from Hot Springs, AR, USA
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
The Hobbit was incredible. As soon as you see the Shire you feel you are back home with old friends. It was 3 hours long and we didn't even realize it until the ending credits. The special effects were out of this world. I'm always amazed when I see the computer generated characters and don't think of them that way...if that makes sense. The story is awesome, you leave feeling ready for battle and talk of the next installments. It is a welcome home for all of us LOTR fans. I for one will once again be first in line....
Pros well paced, great story, great actors, hobbit feet
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 19 for (Unknown)
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If you thought it was too campy, you've missed the point
PostedDecember 24, 2012
Dialogue
5
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
4
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5
Story
4
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
I've heard/read a lot of people say that 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' was too silly and campy in comparison to 'The Lord of the Rings' films. If you feel this way, you're totally MISSING THE POINT. Not only is the original book a silly story for children (written long before even the first draft of 'LotR' was conceived), within the world of the film, IT'S A STORY BILBO IS WRITING FOR FRODO; he's intentionally exaggerating and hamming things up to make a funny story for his nephew. The film is NOT a suspension-of-disbelief alternative reality (except at the very beginning, with the elderly Bilbo) like 'LotR' is; it's a story-within-a-story. It's easy for viewers to forget this, because director Jackson neglected to flash back to Bilbo at his writing desk at the end, to ground viewers back in the "plausible reality layer" between the viewer and the tall tale featuring the young Bilbo. You can't expect 'The Hobbit' to be anything but a fairytale, since that's what Tolkien wrote.
Pros great story, awesome effects, beautiful design, epic scope, good mix of drama and humor
Cons slow, strayed too far from original novel
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 20 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
Most becoming to a Hobbit
PostedDecember 23, 2012
Go4crikit
from on the road, USA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
4
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5
Camerawork
4
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5
I Love this movie!
Saw it in 2d with my wife, 2 daughters & 6 grandkids & we all loved it!
Saw it in 2d with my wife, 2 daughters & 6 grandkids & we all loved it!
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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