The first part of director Peter Jackson's questionably drawn out 2nd Middle Earth Trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a welcome return to the world by fans.
There's a familiar air about the film that is both comforting and tense but Jackson fills it up with more than enough background info to destroy some of the mystery of the world. Martin Freeman & Ian McKellen are absolutely wonderful in the lead roles, as are the ensemble dwarf cast but there's only so much little people partying one would care to see in one film. As for the controversial 48fps deal? It's quite effective in some scenes and is in dire need to iron out the kinks in other scenes.
Being a fan of Jackson and his work, I can't help but anticipate the next two instalments, no matter what little qualms I have with this first part.
3½ dwarf burglars out of 5
3 comments:
Watched this tonight on my TV.
The 48fps looked really weird and took some getting used to.
After about an hour my brain and/or eyes adjusted to it and it looked fantastic.
Strange effect with how different it looked compared to the theater experience.
Bought the Extended Edition awhile a go and finally got around to watching the actual film.
It didn't really need the "extended" treatment but to be fair it did add in some of the funniest bits of the movie that were quite welcome. Sadly, there the Goblins had their terrible song added back into the story and it just slams the brakes on the pacing of that scene.
With the purchase itself, the 9 hours of special features make it well worth the price. Jackson & co. make some the best special features ever. The love and passion by each cast & crew member of the film is apparent and gave me a new outlook on the finished product.
With that,
if I could I'd give it a 3¾ if I could.
What madness is this? 0_o
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