The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

9/10

It is what it says it is, a Hobbits journey, although kind of expected. For the most part, I saw a replica of what we've already seen from the LotR trilogy, just with some well-needed explaining and expanding on lore. I love the dedication to continuity. The same people, the same mythology, but with constant brand new introductions. LotR definitely has some questionable decisions in development, so far it seems a lot better but I'm getting slightly tired of the repetition and I hope they sort out the score, it's overbearing and deafening. A few scenes seriously locked me back in though. Also, I know this doesn't really affect the quality but how has there not been a single person of colour in the entire franchise? Either way, I can't wait for more Smaug. Anticipation on overload.

The dwarves singing Over the Misty Mountains carried the entire film, that probably gives you an idea about it. It was so boring and lengthy, the first 40 minutes Bilbo and the company still haven’t left Bag-End. Finish was good tho, with Thorin finally appreciating Bilbo.

If you’re a fan of LoTR and need the scratch that itch, this trilogy certainly will, however these movies take far took may liberties with ridiculous action sequences, bad CGI, and countless last-second saves.

24.01.26
a classic, was fantastic

Bilbo is the standout. He’s more relatable, curious, and quietly brave than Frodo, making his journey easy to root for. The Shire scenes are cozy and inviting, and the sense of rediscovering Middle-earth feels comforting, familiar, and full of gentle wonder.