|
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) 8.0
Ratings:
8.0/10 from 485,949 users
Metascore: 58/100
Reviews: 1,319 user | 621 critic | 40 from Metacritic.com A reluctant hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home - and the gold within it - from the dragon Smaug. Director:Peter Jackson |
| Watch Trailer 0Share... |
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
Certificate: PG
Adventure
|
Fantasy
Director:
Peter Jackson
Stars:
Ian McKellen,
Martin Freeman,
Richard Armitage
Certificate: 14A
Adventure
|
Fantasy
Director:
Peter Jackson
Stars:
Elijah Wood,
Ian McKellen,
Orlando Bloom
Certificate: PA
Adventure
|
Fantasy
Director:
Peter Jackson
Stars:
Elijah Wood,
Ian McKellen,
Viggo Mortensen
Certificate: 14A
Adventure
|
Fantasy
Director:
Peter Jackson
Stars:
Elijah Wood,
Viggo Mortensen,
Ian McKellen
The Hunger Games
(2012)
Certificate: PG
Sci-Fi
Director:
Gary Ross
Stars:
Jennifer Lawrence,
Josh Hutcherson,
Liam Hemsworth
Avatar
(2009)
Certificate: PG
Action
|
Adventure
|
Fantasy
Director:
James Cameron
Stars:
Sam Worthington,
Zoe Saldana,
Sigourney Weaver
Iron Man 3
(2013)
Certificate: PG
Action
|
Adventure
|
Sci-Fi
Director:
Shane Black
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr.,
Guy Pearce,
Gwyneth Paltrow
Certificate: PG
Action
|
Adventure
|
Fantasy
Director:
Gore Verbinski
Stars:
Johnny Depp,
Orlando Bloom,
Keira Knightley
Certificate: PG
Adventure
|
Sci-Fi
Director:
Francis Lawrence
Stars:
Jennifer Lawrence,
Josh Hutcherson,
Liam Hemsworth
Certificate: PG
Adventure
|
Fantasy
|
Mystery
Director:
David Yates
Stars:
Daniel Radcliffe,
Emma Watson,
Rupert Grint
Thor
(2011)
Certificate: PG
Action
|
Adventure
|
Fantasy
Director:
Kenneth Branagh
Stars:
Chris Hemsworth,
Anthony Hopkins,
Natalie Portman
The Avengers
(2012)
Certificate: PG
Action
|
Adventure
|
Sci-Fi
Director:
Joss Whedon
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr.,
Chris Evans,
Scarlett Johansson
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Ian McKellen | ... | ||
| 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 | ... | ||
| Mark Hadlow | ... | ||
| Adam Brown | ... | ||
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Plot Synopsis
Storyline
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
Taglines:
From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends. See more »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See more »
See full technical specs »
Details
Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 December 2012 (Canada) See more »Also Known As:
El Hobbit: Un viaje inesperado 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
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
| (Extended Edition)Color:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
Edit
Old Bilbo: My dear Frodo, you asked me once if I had told you everything there was to know about my adventures. And while I can honestly say I've told you the truth, I may not have told you all of it. I am old, Frodo. I am not the same hobbit as I once was. It is time for you to know what really happened.
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
In the second trailer, Gandalf can be heard saying, "Home is behind you, the world ahead..." this is a quote from the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, written by J.R.R. Tolkien for the books; it is part of the song which Pippin sings to Lord Denethor in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. See more »Goofs
When Bilbo is attempting to save the ponies from the trolls, the real horses are bridled and tied to the posts. When the ponies are computer generated, they are loose and unbridled. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Old Bilbo: My dear Frodo, you asked me once if I had told you everything there was to know about my adventures. And while I can honestly say I've told you the truth, I may not have told you all of it. I am old, Frodo. I am not the same hobbit as I once was. It is time for you to know what really happened.
See more »
Firstly, I have to make a statement- the LOTR movies, for me, have set an impossibly high bar both in this universe and within the movie world as a whole. Their cinematic beauty and value cannot be denied.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, however, is an entirely different movie. Sure, it's set in the world of Middle Earth, but that's really about all it holds in common with the aforementioned trilogy, alongside a few familiar faces. Many members of the audience I was in complained that the movie took a long time to get going, but it actually was paced rather well, with a suitably sized introduction with Ian Holm and Elijah Wood making way for the current storyline. The first thing you notice as a viewer is that this movie is notably funnier. Whilst the LOTR trilogy had it's lighter moments, The Hobbit revels in the lighter side of life, with lots of genuinely hilarious moments interspersing themselves with scenes of real peril.The visually stunning moments are still there, and whilst I saw this movie in 2D, some moments would have been absolutely perfect in 3D. At first, it's a little difficult to get into, especially when the light-hearted opening with the countless visiting dwarfs gets underway. However, if you can remind yourself as a viewer that The Hobbit was a book written for a much younger, impressionable audience, then you'll likely have a good time watching this. That said, it is far from childish, and although it is a lighter, more fun affair, there are still many parts within the story that an adult audience can relate to.
Martin Freeman has been a firm favourite of mine since his humble beginnings on British terrestrial television, and seeing him here on the big screen is both a welcome and bizarre experience. That said, his demeanour and technique are perfect for the role of Bilbo Baggins, as he exudes the homely, simple manner of a Hobbit very effectively. Ian McKellen is perfect as everyone's favourite wizard, and Richard Armitage (another former British television star playing his trade to the silver screen)is a brilliant Thorin (son of Thrain!), mixing a toughened heart with a tortured soul. If anything, Thorin may turn out to be the true hero of the piece. The rest of the dwarfs are also brilliant, and many of them are the highlights of the movie.
The special effects are once again spectacular, with the eye wateringly stunning rock giant battle a particularly memorable moment. The makeup effects are up to the job, too, and the attention to detail is ridiculous, right down to the individual scratches and weathered look of the weapons the characters wield. If you enjoyed the LOTR trilogy, then Peter Jackson will have you in awe again, although The Hobbit trilogy looks set to be a much more relaxed and 'fun' adventure. At the end of the day, the only complain to be made about the movie is that it simply isn't LOTR. Those movies set such a high level that even Peter Jackson himself can't seem to top them with this effort, but that's a minor complain for what is otherwise I very well made movie.
Cinematic, adventurous, enjoyable and epic- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey knows its audience and caters to them very well indeed.