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

I went to see the HFR (High Frame Rate) version of the Hobbit. It was nothing short visually of stunning. The first breath as the movie started was a 'wow'.
There are a few liberties with Tolkien's story, and they do not detract from the …more»

I just finished reading this book to my two boys, 8 and 10 years old. We were so excited to go see the movie. Unfortunately, the movie is very little like the book. I would not recommend it if you read the book. I can understand a movie deviating …more»

At nearly 2hrs 45min long this movie is too long. The first 1 1/2 hrs is dull and boring and lifeless. Once it kicks in the story-line is just not interesting enough. The acting is poor, the soundtrack is dreadful, the cgi is not up to standards of other …more»

If you have read and enjoy or value The Hobbit as a book, I cannot recommend that you see this movie. Jackson and Co. took far too much liberty in their contorting and twisting of the plot and characterization. What you're left with feels more like …more»

Thank you Peter Jackson for bringing the HOBBIT to life.

This movie was worth the wait.

If you had like the first three moives and loved the books .

You will enjoy this flim.

I give it TWO THUMBS UP.

Once again Rivendale is still the most beatifual, …more»

Jackson did great in this film. Not exactly like the book, but honestly I don't care it's still a great movie. If you want a story exactly like the book go read the book again, and stop complaining. Remember this isn't Tolkien doing the …more»

there are two great scenes in this movie: the party at the beginning, and the Gollum, Bilbo meeting near the end. The rest of it is just an absurd video-game like series of CGI chase scenes, which absolutely ruin the book they are trying to depict.  …more»

I saw it in 3D: Excellent movie- very well done.

The acting and design were both superb.The only slight complaint I have is that the wonderfully descriptive food scenes in the book were not present throughout the movie. Still, it was very good; my wife …more»

will keep this short and sweet, the first hour alone will put you in a coma! i went with 4 friends and 3 out of the 4 knocked out cold!! i turned to my left, friend fast asleep and then turned to my friend on the right to let him see fast asleep friend …more»

I cannot believe that anyone would not like this movie, but some people go into a movie wanting to hate it. The movie has a good story that is easy to follow, a lot of action, and some funny moments as well. I walked out of the movie craving more. The …more»