Genre: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi
Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis
Director: Peter Jackson
Release Date: Dec. 14th, 2012 (worldwide)
Rating: 4/5
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey trilogy is an adaptation from J.R.R Tolkien’s novel ‘The Hobbit’ published in 1937. Peter Jackson has made the story into three series as An Unexpected Journey, released by the Warner Bros. banner New Line Cinema and MGM, rated PG-13.
STORY:
The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) joins a group of dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen). The crew of 13 dwarves starts a magical tour through Middle-earth on a quest to reclaim Thorin’s kingdom of Erebor and the riches therein from the dragon Smaug. Bilbo, who is perfectly happy to live in his comfortable hole in the ground, is to be the party’s burglar since hobbits can move quietly, and Smaug will be unfamiliar with Bilbo’s scent. Bilbo joins the adventure, but dark forces begin to circle the setting as the party makes their way to Thorin’s fallen kingdom. They face many challenges along the way from Goblins, Orcs, Wargs and giant spiders to Shapeshifters and Sorcerers.
PERFORMANCE:
Martin Freeman plays title character Bilbo Baggins, who help 13 dwarves to gey back their underground kingdom. Martin Freeman is apt in his role Bilbo Baggins. Ian McKellen got a chance to perform more in this series . Its pleasant to watch Elrond (Hugo Weaving), Galadriel (Cate Blanchett) and Saruman (Christopher Lee) again. Nice performance from Ken Stott as Balin. Richard Armitage debuts as dwarf leader Thorin, plays a commanding performance. Thorin’s appearance makes the film. The Gollum presence mesmorizes again potrated by Andy Serkis.
TECHNICAL ASPECTS:
Academy Award winning filmmaker, Peter Jackson has shot ‘The Hobbit‘ series in High Frame Rate, 48 frames per second, double the standard projection rate 24 frames, which looks clear and sharper. The New Zealand landscapes and outer locations captured were impressive. The film features latest technology such as 3D, high speed projection and Dolby’s Atmos sound system. It sometimes feels like the plot is stretched the action scenes. Howard Shore‘s wonderful score is effective. The production designer Dan Hennah have done amazing work with cinematographer Andrew Lesnie. Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth is wonderful with CGI effects.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Humor
- Action sequences
- Innovative direction
- Strong performances
NEGATIVES:
- Lengthening the thin plot
- Ultrahigh definition format makes film uncomfortable
FINAL TALK:
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is nearly three hours, so long may irritates sometimes. The entire cast is perfect with their performances. The film is stuffed with full of energy, sense of humour, action sequences. Overall its moderate film.
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