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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) 8.1
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Reviews: 1,166 user | 551 critic | 40 from Metacritic.com A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on an "unexpected journey" to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to reclaim their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug. Director:Peter Jackson |
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| Martin Freeman | ... | ||
| Richard Armitage | ... | ||
| Ken Stott | ... | ||
| Graham McTavish | ... | ||
| William Kircher | ... | ||
| James Nesbitt | ... | ||
| Stephen Hunter | ... | ||
| Dean O'Gorman | ... | ||
| Aidan Turner | ... | ||
| John Callen | ... | ||
| Peter Hambleton | ... | ||
| Jed Brophy | ... | ||
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| Adam Brown | ... | ||
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Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities ... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to ... Written by Production
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From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 December 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Hobbit: Part 1 See more »Box Office
Budget:
$180,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$84,617,303 (USA) (14 December 2012)Gross:
$303,001,229 (USA) (19 April 2013)Company Credits
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Lyrics by J.R.R. Tolkien from "The Hobbit"
Music composed by David Donaldson, David Long, Steve Roche and Janet Roddick
Produced by Plan 9 and David Long
Performed by Richard Armitage with Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Dean O'Gorman, Ken Stott, Aidan Turner
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Bret McKenzie who plays the elf Lindir, previously appeared as a different elf character in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. His character in the Lord of the Rings movies was officially unnamed during production, but was informally dubbed "Figwit" by fans, and Peter Jackson has accepted the use of that name. See more »Goofs
As Thorin addresses the group at Bilbo Baggins' dinner table, the arrangement, color, and texture of items in a plate (cookies or biscuits) changes. See more »Quotes
Bilbo Baggins: [asking Gandalf about Radagast] Is he a very great wizard, or is he more like you?See more »
Soundtracks
"Misty Mountains"Lyrics by J.R.R. Tolkien from "The Hobbit"
Music composed by David Donaldson, David Long, Steve Roche and Janet Roddick
Produced by Plan 9 and David Long
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First off I have never read The Hobbit, but from what I gather the book isn't all that long, so the fact that this film is the first of three, suggests they may be milking it a little. That being said however I was very excited to return to Middle Earth for a new story..and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest.
This is the Prequel story to LOTR following the adventures of Bilbo Baggins (Frodo's Uncle played by Ian Holm previously) and how he came to be in possession on the ring.
Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. .is quite simply a BEAUTIFUL film! I saw the movie in 3D and at the 48fps that Jackson intended and I was blown away by how it looked. It's a stunning film that left me with the same 'WOW' factor that the original trilogy did a decade ago. Set 60 years earlier than Lord of The Rings, We are introduced to a much younger Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman). He is a content Hobbit, not concerned with adventure of any sort. Until Gandalf (Ian McKellan) suddenly appears, along with a group of unruly Dwarfs and offers Bilbo the chance to be part of a great adventure. The dwarfs wish to reclaim their homeland, which has been taken over by a huge dragon named Smaug, It's a simple concept and one that probably shouldn't be stretched over 3 movies but as with any 'first in a trilogy' film, it sets the stage perfectly. The movie has some great scenes.. meeting the Dwarfs in Bilbo's house, the run in with fighting stone giants and the escape from deep within the goblins' mountain are particular highlights. I loved the scene in which Bilbo runs into a familiar face (for LOTR fans) in the caves: Gollum (who looks amazing with todays MOCAP technology). Much of the movie, is the journey of the troupe back to the mountain, but also the journey of Bilbo himself.. mild and timid at the start of the film, our hero finds his courage, several times over, through the course of this film.
Overall I loved this film, I thought it looked fantastic and the care of attention not just aesthetically but also in terms of continuity were obvious. These are Peter Jacksons films, no doubt. Much like he did with the previous trilogy, bringing us into a world full of heroes and villains, orcs and wizards this film literally (thanks to the 3D and FPS rate) literally transports you into Middle Earth.
I am already excited to see the next instalment but to keep me satisfied until then..i may go and watch my LOTR boxset again . And them maybe this film again!
Great stuff!!