The Hobbit

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

What date does it launch at your countries?

I will have to wait until December 13 (at least the world wont have ended)...

First showing is 13th of December here in the UK too (Tickets already booked ), I find it strange how all the adverts here are still saying the 14th of December though.

[Rmpr 8,977]

First showing is 13th of December here in the UK too (Tickets already booked ), I find it strange how all the adverts here are still saying the 14th of December though.

Well, in Brazil the December 13th sessions are at midnight so, it is actually December 14th!

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

Well, in Brazil the December 13th sessions are at midnight so, it is actually December 14th!

Nah, in the UK there's showings throughout the 13th.

[Beepu 1,714]

You should have gone down there if you didn't! On that though, there's no "official" feedback (official being critics) from people who were lucky enough to have gone to the premiere. But a few "non-official" people who saw it say it was defining, ground breaking and truly incredible, doubters can rest easy now.

Bryan signer is the director of The Usual Suspects, stunning film, I recommend anyone who hasn't seen it does so.

Also the PM of New Zealand said its genius. But I suppose he would of said that any way.

I did come down, but it was packed with people, it took them 2 hours to walk a short distance, i didnt stay that long though. Only saw a few people, Elijah Woods one of them.

Its the same here for me 13th December

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

I did come down, but it was packed with people, it took them 2 hours to walk a short distance, i didnt stay that long though. Only saw a few people, Elijah Woods one of them.

Its the same here for me 13th December

I've seen some of the pictures of the turnout, it must have been hectic .

Also here's some more reactions from people who have seen The Hobbit:

[robdog 2,084]

I was able to see this in 3D this morning & I have only a couple of words to describe this flick:

Fucking Awesome!!!

[termninja 5,290]

I'm thinking about watching it...

Would you rate it higher then some of the LOTR movies?

[didierforever 7,349]

We're obviously going to see a lot of Gandalf in these films. A lot more than is shown in the books. I'm thinking we're going to see the Fall of the Necromancer amongst other things!

seriuosly??? but that would mean introducing characters like "radagast the brown" and re-introducing saruman. if they do show it then its gonna be fucking epic... also i would like to see how he shows mirkwood. tolkein's and jackson's fangorn was almost the same but something as dark as mirkwood and the scenes with the spiders are going to be a big challennge.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

I'm thinking about watching it...

Would you rate it higher then some of LOTR movies?

No, it's a good film but not on the LOTR's level. This isn't purely to do with the movie, because it is fairly true to the book, you have to remember the Hobbit was a children's book whereas LOTR wasn't. Adding to that the Hobbit is a small book whereas the Lord of the Rings book(s) are huge. LOTR is one of the, if not the greatest trilogies of all time, reaching that leaving was realistically never going to be possible. The first 40 mins-ish of the Hobbit feel dragged but it did kick off. The next films (looking forward too) are setup perfectly and will probably be better. It's certainly worth a watch but don't go in there expecting a flawless LOTR.

seriuosly??? but that would mean introducing characters like "radagast the brown" and re-introducing saruman. if they do show it then its gonna be fucking epic... also i would like to see how he shows mirkwood. tolkein's and jackson's fangorn was almost the same but something as dark as mirkwood and the scenes with the spiders are going to be a big challennge.

If you want to know read this:

Yes they have, it was inevitable though bearing in mind they've made a trilogy out of a such a small book+bit from appendices and silmarillion

[Pizy 18,852]

I agree that it wasn't really close to as good as any of the LoTR trilogy, but it was a fun film.

The 3D and 48fps were impressive and the musical score was great. I personally like the more serious tone of LoTR and found The Hobbit a bit goofier than I was expecting. It's also a bit of a let down that nearly all of the creatures like the Goblins and some of the Orcs were CGI rather than actors in costume. Not as realistic.

Definitely worth a watch and I'm looking forward to the next one.

[termninja 5,290]

No, it's a good film but not on the LOTR's level. This isn't purely to do with the movie, because it is fairly true to the book, you have to remember the Hobbit was a children's book whereas LOTR wasn't. Adding to that the Hobbit is a small book whereas the Lord of the Rings book(s) are huge. LOTR is one of the, if not the greatest trilogies of all time, reaching that leaving was realistically never going to be possible. The first 40 mins-ish of the Hobbit feel dragged but it did kick off. The next films (looking forward too) are setup perfectly and will probably be better. It's certainly worth a watch but don't go in there expecting a flawless LOTR.

If you want to know read this:

Yes they have, it was inevitable though bearing in mind they've made a trilogy out of a such a small book+bit from appendices and silmarillion

How much does it follow the book? I've read it some time ago, sadly I've forgotten quite a bit...

[Jype 6,398]

Expectations were sky high but I wasn't disappointed, quite the opposite really. Hands down the best movie of 2012.

Martin Freeman is great as Bilbo, the scene between him and Gollum was awesome!

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

Expectations were sky high but I wasn't disappointed, quite the opposite really. Hands down the best movie of 2012.

Martin Freeman is great as Bilbo, the scene between him and Gollum was awesome!

I can't say I was disappointed because the Hobbit as a story compared to LOTR is quite lighthearted. The film was good but I can't help but compare it with LOTR. But, as I have mentioned, I believe the next movie will probably be better. Anyhow. I didn't expect a LOTR, I only went in hoping for it, but yes I agree that scene with Gollum was a highlight.

How much does it follow the book? I've read it some time ago, sadly I've forgotten quite a bit...

I also haven't book in ages but here's a few things I noticed that changed:

Radagast actually has a role in the film, he was only mentioned as one of the five wizards in the book. Frodo's conversation with Bilbo wasn't in the book. Also Azog actually survives the war between the dwarves and orcs unlike in the book where he died. Thorin's character also seems slightly different.

[termninja 5,290]

Agreed, I can't say I was disappointed because the Hobbit as a story compared to LOTR is quite lighthearted. The film was good but I can't help but compare it with LOTR, but as I mentioned, I believe the next movie will probably be better. Anyhow. I Didn't expect a lotr, I only went in hoping for it, but yes I agree that scene with Gollum was a highlight.

I also haven't book in ages but here's a few things I noticed that changed:

Radagast actually has a role in the film, he was only mentioned as one of the five wizards in the book. Frodo's conversation with Bilbo wasn't in the book. Also Azog actually survives the war between the dwarves and orcs unlike in the book where he died. Thorin's character also seems slightly different.

Shit it's been quite a while since names like Radagast and Azog don't mean shit to me

[BlueLion. 21,491]

seriuosly??? but that would mean introducing characters like "radagast the brown" and re-introducing saruman. if they do show it then its gonna be fucking epic... also i would like to see how he shows mirkwood. tolkein's and jackson's fangorn was almost the same but something as dark as mirkwood and the scenes with the spiders are going to be a big challennge.

Absolutely. Expect the Battle of Mirkwood (with the White Council of Elrond, Glorfindel, Galadriel, Thranduil and the High Elves against the Witch-King and the other eight Nazgul, and of course Sauron the Necromancer of Dol-Guldor) and the Battle of the Five Armies as the epic conclusion to this trilogy. If you thought the Siege of Minas Tirith and the Pelennor in The Return of the King was epic, this will blow you away. Get ready to see thousands of axe-swinging Dwarves knock the fuck out of millions of Goblins.

As for the film itself - absolutely fantastic. Brilliantly paced and the perfect cast. Immediately fell in love with characters like Balin and Radagast, and you come to care for Bofur (James Nesbitt) come the end of the film as well. Martin Freeman was excellent as Bilbo, Thorin was ice-cool and perfectly portrayed as well. Gollum steals the show, naturally. Fan-boy cameos from Frodo, Elrond and Saruman make for great viewing, and Cate Blanchett steals her only scene in typical fashion. Ian McKellan even better in this than in the original trilogy, too. Just fantastic. The villains were brilliantly done; the Goblin King was grotesquely beautiful and Azog makes for a great foe. He's definitely being billed as the major secondary antagonist the same way the Witch-King was in Return.

9/10.