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Director: Peter Jackson
Writer: Fran Walsh Guillermo del Toro J.R.R. Tolkien Peter Jackson Philippa Boyens
Production: New Line Cinema
Movie Details: The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest
The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers. Although their goalThe adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever…Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of ingenuity and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities… A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know. [Warner Bros.]… Expand
Genre(s): Adventure Fantasy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Production: New Line Cinema
Runtime: 169 min
Home Release Date: Mar 19, 2013
Official Site: www.thehobbit.com
Countries: USA New Zealand
Language: English
Director: Peter Jackson
Writer: Fran Walsh Guillermo del Toro J.R.R. Tolkien Peter Jackson Philippa Boyens
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Metascore Mixed or average reviews
20 Positive Ratings 50%
18 Mixed Ratings 45%
2 Negative Ratings 5%
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Total Film
Matthew Leyland | Dec 5, 2012
"Charming, spectacular, technically audacious… in short, everything you expect from a Peter Jackson movie. A feeling of familiarity does take hold in places, but this is an epically entertaining first course." ... Read full review
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James Berardinelli | Dec 10, 2012
"It isn't as delirious a journey as we experienced a decade ago, but it's still filled with wonder, monsters, and thrills." ... Read full review
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NPR
Bob Mondello | Dec 13, 2012
"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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Variety
Peter Debruge | Dec 3, 2012
"Jackson and his team seem compelled to flesh out the world of their earlier trilogy in scenes that would be better left to extended-edition DVDs (or omitted entirely), all but failing to set up a compelling reason for fans to return for the second installment. " ... Read full review
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New Orleans Times-Picayune
Mike Scott | Dec 13, 2012
"An Unexpected Journey also proves that it is, indeed, possible to get too much of a good thing. " ... Read full review
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Austin Chronicle
Marjorie Baumgarten | Dec 13, 2012
"To sum it up, there is little that is unexpected in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Rather than an epic continuation of Jackson's Middle-earth obsession, the film seems more like the work of a man driving around a multilevel parking garage without being able to find the exit." ... Read full review
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San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle | Dec 13, 2012
"If you loved the earlier films, these are moments you will hold on to, but they're very few, and they're not enough. " ... Read full review
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2,383 Positive Ratings 81%
352 Mixed Ratings 12%
181 Negative Ratings 6%
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JohntheTripper
Dec 14, 2012
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is a great movie. The modern 3D - technology let us enter the world of Tolkien in a new dimension. Peter"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is a great movie. The modern 3D - technology let us enter the world of Tolkien in a new dimension. Peter Jackson made a movie, which shows once again that the small ones are able to be great heroes. The soundtrack fits perfectly to the movie. I recommend you to watch this masterpiece.
I also will watch it at least once again.

P.S.: Please excuse my bad english, i'm from Germany ;)… Expand
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griff34
Jan 7, 2013
The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey is yet another Peter Jackson work of art. I am also a massive fan of the LOTR trilogy, although this filmThe Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey is yet another Peter Jackson work of art. I am also a massive fan of the LOTR trilogy, although this film has a different air to it, anyone who like LOTRs should also like this.
The film is shot in HFR (High frame rate) 3D, meaning that it is shot in 48 fps rather than 24. This initially takes a bit of getting used to but overall makes the movement on screen seem more fluid.
I think the 3D wasn't great, but I think that of nearly every 3D film I have seen, It certainly wasn't detrimental to the film so is still deserving its 10/10.… Expand
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CarlosStro
Dec 15, 2012
Perfect film... Amazing 3D... it's slow but I say this as a positive point, savoring the details. The scene with Gollum is superb. The worstPerfect film... Amazing 3D... it's slow but I say this as a positive point, savoring the details. The scene with Gollum is superb. The worst thing for me is the soundtrack. I don´t remember any melody and it's very typical, but the film is perfect. I feel sadness about critics who never do nothing but speaks a lot... bla bla bla… Expand
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HillHammer
Dec 16, 2012
A great movie that is let down by acouple of pacing problems early on. Fans of the LotR will love this, despite just missing tout on theA great movie that is let down by acouple of pacing problems early on. Fans of the LotR will love this, despite just missing tout on the greatness of that trilogy. No doubt will be improved by the extended cuts and sequels.… Expand
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NazTfox
Jan 2, 2013
It was unexpected when they decided to make this film into a 3 part series, but so far they did justice with the first part. I just hope theIt was unexpected when they decided to make this film into a 3 part series, but so far they did justice with the first part. I just hope the the next two parts live up to the book and animated film before it. This movie is worth spending some extra $$ to see it in movie theaters.… Expand
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mo_hamade
Jan 11, 2013
Long have I awaited a resemblance of the experience of authentic epicness set by the lord of the rings trilogy! That trilogy was indeedLong have I awaited a resemblance of the experience of authentic epicness set by the lord of the rings trilogy! That trilogy was indeed prolonged by a new franchise called … Expand
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Nikopoo
Oct 15, 2020
Only saving grace of this movie is the incredible acting from Martin Freeman as Bilbo. The writing was bad and the CGI looks more childish andOnly saving grace of this movie is the incredible acting from Martin Freeman as Bilbo. The writing was bad and the CGI looks more childish and fake than Lord of the rings, its predecessor. This series is a cheap cash grab and massive insult to the legacy of Lord of the rings. Seriously questionable as to why they took the direction they did on this.… Expand
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