The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey(2012)- User Reviews

I'm a Tolkein fan who loved the LOTR Trilogy, but did find the pacing to be a little off at times. As such, I was concerned about The Hobbit being made into three movies.
Then I read the critics reviews, and I was convinced I would see a "B-" …more»

This is the first CG film worth seeing!! Jackson's genius is going with a faster frame rate to alleviate the strobe effect headache that has ailed us since the dawn of digital. Seriously, this reminded me of what analogue films used to be... continuous, …more»

If you have read the book, then you should have not been dissapointed. I cried like four times from just pure enjoyment. A cartoon version was all Hobbit fans had to use as a visual besides thier own minds. I wanted Del Toro but am glad Jackson was involved …more»

The movie goes into depth that the Lord of the Rings trilogy didn't. It gives a little background from the Silmarillion which true Tolkien fans will appreciate. It follows the books’ storyline very well. A little poetic license on some of the characters, …more»

it is a amazing movieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee …more»

I thought the movie was awesome! We went and seen the Imax3d version and were blown away by the stunning views and 3d effects. It felt like I was back in an old 3d movie were things would fly right at your face. I highly recommend the Imax3d experience. …more»

Personally, I thought Jackson turned the LOTR trilogy into a slasher film so my expectations weren't particularly high for his Hobbit. While the script was obviously aimed at folks who needed a lot of adrenalin to stay seated for 2.8 hours I felt …more»

I may have read the book years ago - but remember nothing enough to help me out, Liked it for entertainment - but was a bit long to make such few points it seemed I was going in ready to be amused. Points to make - While the Hobbit is introduced …more»

I had read all of the LOTR books including The Hobbit when I was young. I thought the graphics were great but the story line wasnt much. Would I watch it again? Yes. My hubby is taking his son to see it today though we watched it 2 days ago. I dont enjoy …more»

i really wanted to like this movie... so sad... just so boring most of the time. the movie could have been half as long without missing any substance at all. if using different story telling techniques the content might have been more compelling. and …more»