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Dec 14, 2012 · Rated 3.5/5 Stars • 04/06/24. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • 03/04/24. Peter Jackson. Director. Ian McKellen. Gandalf. Martin Freeman. Bilbo Baggins. Richard Armitage. Thorin Oakenshield. Ken Stott. Balin....
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By Jim Vejvoda
Updated: Nov 24, 2018 6:49 pm
Posted: Dec 4, 2012 5:00 am
Director Peter Jackson's fourth trip to Middle-earth can't quite recapture the greatness, emotional impact or charm of his Lord of the Rings trilogy, but there's nevertheless much to enjoy about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
A classic book known to millions worldwide, most of whom were introduced to it in childhood, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is appropriately lighter in tone than the more apocalyptic Lord of the Rings trilogy. It's a happier time in Middle-earth -- or so many believe until word comes of a Necromancer and a vague, but definite threat looming somewhere that foreshadows the later events of LOTR -- when Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) finds himself besieged by Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) and 13 dwarves asking this meek, comfort-loving hobbit to leave behind his home and join them on a dangerous quest. These 13 dwarves, led by the brooding king Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), are out to reclaim their homeland and treasure from Smaug the dragon (seen only in the quickest of glimpses here).
This quest will see Bilbo -- chosen as the company's burglar since Smaug doesn't know the scent of hobbit -- prove himself to the doubtful Thorin (and to himself) as they endure a series of dangerous encounters with the many creatures and races of Middle-earth.
Peter Jackson's fourth trip to Middle-earth can't quite recapture the greatness, emotional impact or charm of the LOTR films, but there's still much to enjoy about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Dec 16, 2012 · This article is more than 11 years old. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – review. As Bilbo Baggins, Martin Freeman brings an endearing spirit to the first part of Peter Jackson's epic...
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Dec 4, 2012 · The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a classic adventure quest in the making; packed with colorful characters, gorgeous settings and plenty of action, the only setbacks are technical...
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Dec 14, 2012 · Directed By: Peter Jackson. Written By: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 40 Critic Reviews. 58. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 3,044 User Ratings. 7.9. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch.
Jan 1, 2012 · Reviews. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Review. With the help of "meddling" wizard Gandalf (McKellen), Shire-dwelling hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Freeman) finds himself thrust into...
