Movies 2012: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Date seen: 15 December 2012

Rated PG-13, 169 mins

IMDB User Rating: 8.5

Metascore: 58/100 (User Score: 8.5)

Tomatometer: 65% Fresh (Audience: 81%)

Movie Notebook Score: 9.75/10

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended especially if you have read the book.

Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have Quality Time

Notes:

It is indeed very surprising that the single book was split into three movie adaptations, but what is more surprising is that the first installment of this franchise was able to satisfyingly live up to expectations provided that it has to be limited since there are still two movies succeeding it. If you have read the book, then you might as well try to have a picture in your mind as to what have happened in the first few chapters for it might appear perfectly converted into the big screen. This is certainly one of the movies that you should not miss this year.

After watching this movie:

You might want to (re)read the book.

For your consideration:

• Directing
• Visual Effects
• Musical Score
• Costume Design
• Art Direction
• Make-up
• Adapted Screenplay

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