THE HOBBIT: A Fantastical Journey To Middle Earth and Back

15 Dec 2012 by admin in Home

Lo and behold J.R.R. Tolkien fans! One of the most anticipated movies of the year, starring Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood, and Martin Freeman is here. “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” – the first part of the new “Hobbit” trilogy by Peter Jackson and based on Tolkien’s fantasy novel The Hobbit, or There and Back Again is now playing. Before there was the Academy Award winning “The Lord of the Rings” there was “The Hobbit” and history of the Middle-earth changed forever…

Being three hours and nine minutes-long, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” might seem like a pretty long movie, yet I enjoyed every moment of it. “The Journey” kept me captivated till the very last minute. As they say, the journey, not the destination, is the reward.

True Tolkien fans will appreciate this movie for following the original narrative almost to the letter, particularly reflecting the details from the beginning few chapters of the book.

I know, you’ll be tempted to compare “The Hobbit” to Peter Jackson’s Oscar winning adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, but try not to. If you view “The Hobbit” as a work on its own, you’ll enjoy it immensely more. Take it for what it is – a prequel based on a separate book with a new thrilling story to tell. The impressive digital work, dramatic soundtrack and powerful cast make it an equally ambitious saga, full of great action!

Martin Freeman is brilliant as Bilbo Baggins! He delivers the perfect mix of clumsiness, naïveté, and curiosity to make his character equally funny and charming. Among other new quirky characters, Radagast – portrayed by Sylvester McCoy – adds a great deal of humor which is quite refreshing.

The visual effects are amazing! Some critics complain that the new effects take away from the “reality” feel of the movie and… they are right! I’m pretty sure that “The Hobbit” was never supposed to look real. After all, it’s a fantasy tale, not a news segment, unless you are watching it in the Middle-earth, of course.

If you are concerned about dizziness supposedly caused by the higher frame rate of the new 3D technology – fear nothing! I saw “The Hobbit” in 3D at 48 frames per second and I’m still alive.  Moreover, I enjoyed the vivid, deep, captivating colors immensely. You can also view Peter Jackson’s work in traditional format (24 frames per second).

I would and I will see “The Hobbit” again.

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