The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey
SCORE: 69
The Hobbit means so many different things
to different people. So the movie adaptation has to work diligently to
try and provide all of those undertones. The Hobbit An Unexpected
Journey hits on many of the cylinders. Bilbo Baggins goes on a quest
with a party of dwarves. He helps confront a dragon. We do not actually
get to the dragon in The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey.
Instead The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey starts us out around the Lord
of the Rings era. Which did not make much sense to me. We learn the
history of the greatest dwarf kingdom and the dragon Smaug that brought
it down. From here Bilbo has to be convinced to go out on a journey.
We run into the trolls, and orcs along the way. In fact the orcs and
later goblins become a major part of the plot line. We also run across
Golem and the ring of invisibility. Something Bilbo does not use to his
complete advantage yet. I expect that to happen in the second movie. We
visit the elves, and meet other wizards in The Hobbit An Unexpected
Journey.
Families need to be aware of a few things in regards to The Hobbit An
Unexpected Journey. There is plenty of blood, death, and gore. Lots of
fighting to the death in The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey. There are
also acts of bravery and heroism in The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey.
Characters will insult one another, taunt one another, and bully each
other. Necromancy and magic are also present in The Hobbit An Unexpected
Journey.
The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey is a long movie at 169 minutes. The
version we purchased comes with one entire disc for the special
features. Which can certainly make it worth the price of admission for
those wanting a look behind the scenes. Like most bonus features these
days it is all rah, rah, look at me. Everything is awesome, everyone was
great to work with and so on.
- Paul
Graphics: 55%
Sound: 65%
Replay/Extras: 90%
Gameplay: 75%
Family Friendly Factor: 60%
System: DVD
Publisher: Warner Bros Entertainment
Developer: New Line Cinemas
Rating: ‘PG-13’ - Parents Strongly Cautioned {for
extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening
images}
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