The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

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Fantasy Adventure. "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself… More Fantasy Adventure. "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the 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 ofguile 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 know.

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated,
Directed By: Peter Jackson
Written By: Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson
Genres: Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: Dec 14, 2012 Wide
Studio: Warner Bros.

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Douglas W C

I don't even need to see this to know it will be awesome!
Mark W

Apparently Del Toro's no longer attached to directing. Still looks good though.
Cherry D

This was the first 'grown up' book I ever read way back when. I don't want to wish my life away but I honestly can't wait for this one Interesting to see if it will be in a Laberinto del fauno-esque style, I'm envisioning it in so many different ways right now :)
Josh L

Guillermo Del Toro is going to make a fantastic movie, I have no doubt.
Mike S

Just when you think you've said goodbye to Middle Earth for good, it comes back to you with what is sure to be of the same terrific quality as the Lord of The Rings films. Sure, Peter Jackson may no longer be the director, but from what I've gathered, he is involved enough for us… More
Just when you think you've said goodbye to Middle Earth for good, it comes back to you with what is sure to be of the same terrific quality as the Lord of The Rings films. Sure, Peter Jackson may no longer be the director, but from what I've gathered, he is involved enough for us fans to be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Besides, Guillermo Del Toro is almost as fantastic of an director, and does respect the source material, so I think it's fair to say that this movie won't disappoint. I'm still kind of worried about how "The Hobbit 2" will turn out though, as it will not be directly based on any of Tolkien's novels, but rather something of Jackson's and Del Toro's own creation. But ah well, the more we get from that dream team the better, because at least they know how to do fantasy the right way.
Tsubaki S

Jebus, no more gay hobbits please.
Jonny C

Hopefully it'll live up to hype.
Jessica v

Heck yes. Waiting on the cast, but the interest from former cast members has been promising.
Leo L

Interesting, shouldn't this have been the first of the collection. It's a predecessor, now I wonder if it'll match up to the success of the first.
Magnus B

Another two parts film I'm not going to miss.
kawai d

I guess it will be pretty good?
Donna D

Wow...being directed by Pan's Labyrinth Guillermo del Torro. I'm sure this will be a winner to this series. Just have to wait...2 years for it...wonder who will be cast in this?
Marcus W

Not a fan of LOTR...yet Del Toro's involved...

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Cast

            Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins

            Ian McKellen as Gandalf

            Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield

            Andy Serkis as Gollum

            Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins

            Ian Holm as Bilbo Baggins (old)

            Cate Blanchett as Galadriel

            John Callen as Oin

            Stephen Hunter as Bombur

            Mark Hadlow as Dori

            Peter Hambleton as Gloin

            James Nesbitt as Bofur

            Adam Brown as Ori

            Aidan Turner as Kili

            Graham McTavish as Dwalin

            Rob Kazinsky as Fili

            Bret McKenzie as Lindir

            Dean O'Gorman as Fili

            Lee Pace as Thranduil

            Stephen Fry as Master of Laketown

            Orlando Bloom as Legolas

            Luke Evans as Bard the Bowman

            Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug

            Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel

            Barry Humphries as Goblin King

            Christopher Lee
            
            Hugo Weaving
            
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