The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

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Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY If you have been missing the rolling hills of the Shire, this is the ultimate homecoming. An Unexpected Journey kicks off the trilogy by introducing us to a younger, fussier Bilbo Baggins who gets his quiet life upended by a wizard and thirteen hungry dwarves. It is a grand, sweeping introduction that trades the immediate gloom of the original trilogy for a bit more whimsy, gold-hunting, and troll-dodging. It is the start of a massive trek that proves even the smallest person can handle a very large sword. THE PROS Martin Freeman is the absolute business as Bilbo; he brings a dry, nervous wit to the role that makes him instantly relatable to anyone who would rather stay at home with a cup of tea. The sequence in the goblin tunnels is a celebratory explosion of creative action, and the "Riddles in the Dark" scene with Gollum is a sincere masterclass in tension and CGI performance. It is a visually stunning return to Middle-earth that manages to make the world feel vast and full of wonder all over again. THE CONS It earns an 8/10 because the first hour is a bit of a Languid Burn. While the dinner party at Bag End is charming, it goes on long enough that you might find yourself checking the clock before they even leave the front door. Some of the humour is a bit more childish than the original Lord of the Rings films, and the decision to stretch a relatively short book into three massive films means there is some padding that feels a bit wet and unnecessary. THE VERDICT An 8/10. This is a good film and a sincere treat for anyone who loves high fantasy and top-tier world-building. It is a vault essential that sets the stage perfectly for the adventures to come, even if it takes its sweet time getting out of the Shire. Go and watch it if you want to see the moment Bilbo finds a certain golden ring—it is a piece of cinematic history that still gives us goosebumps. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • High Frame Rate: This was famously the first major blockbuster to be filmed and shown in 48 frames per second, which was so sharp and clear that some viewers complained it made the sets look like they were from a stage play. • Hobbit Hair: The production went through a staggering amount of yak hair to create the wigs and iconic hairy feet for the dwarves and hobbits, with each main character having multiple sets of "feet" for different terrains. • Casting Luck: Martin Freeman was so perfect for the role that Peter Jackson actually shut down production for several weeks to allow the actor to go and film Sherlock, as he refused to cast anyone else as Bilbo. THE VIBE Like a brisk autumn walk through the woods, the smell of pipe tobacco and old maps, and the excitement of a journey that is only just beginning. It is nostalgic, grand, and full of heart. It makes you want to pack a bag, ignore your responsibilities, and go on a proper adventure.

Director:
Peter Jackson
Writer:
Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, J. R. R. Tolkien, Fran Walsh
Release Date:
2012-12-12
Run Time:
169m
Tagline:
From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends.
Genres:
Action Adventure Fantasy
Keywords:
amused based on novel or book burglar creature dwarf elves epic battle fantasy world good versus evil high fantasy horseback riding invisibility journey live action and animation magic mountain quest riddle ring sword sword and sorcery thunderstorm trekking troll tunnel wizard
Financials and Popularity

Budget: 250,000,000.00 $

Revenue: 1,021,103,568.00 $

Vote Average: 7.4/10

Vote Count: 19526 Votes

Movie Popularity: 17.9537

Spoken Languages: English

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  1. Insomniacs Reviews

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10

    THE SUMMARY
    If you have been missing the rolling hills of the Shire, this is the ultimate homecoming. An Unexpected Journey kicks off the trilogy by introducing us to a younger, fussier Bilbo Baggins who gets his quiet life upended by a wizard and thirteen hungry dwarves. It is a grand, sweeping introduction that trades the immediate gloom of the original trilogy for a bit more whimsy, gold-hunting, and troll-dodging. It is the start of a massive trek that proves even the smallest person can handle a very large sword.

    THE PROS
    Martin Freeman is the absolute business as Bilbo; he brings a dry, nervous wit to the role that makes him instantly relatable to anyone who would rather stay at home with a cup of tea. The sequence in the goblin tunnels is a celebratory explosion of creative action, and the “Riddles in the Dark” scene with Gollum is a sincere masterclass in tension and CGI performance. It is a visually stunning return to Middle-earth that manages to make the world feel vast and full of wonder all over again.

    THE CONS
    It earns an 8/10 because the first hour is a bit of a Languid Burn. While the dinner party at Bag End is charming, it goes on long enough that you might find yourself checking the clock before they even leave the front door. Some of the humour is a bit more childish than the original Lord of the Rings films, and the decision to stretch a relatively short book into three massive films means there is some padding that feels a bit wet and unnecessary.

    THE VERDICT
    An 8/10. This is a good film and a sincere treat for anyone who loves high fantasy and top-tier world-building. It is a vault essential that sets the stage perfectly for the adventures to come, even if it takes its sweet time getting out of the Shire. Go and watch it if you want to see the moment Bilbo finds a certain golden ring—it is a piece of cinematic history that still gives us goosebumps.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
    • High Frame Rate: This was famously the first major blockbuster to be filmed and shown in 48 frames per second, which was so sharp and clear that some viewers complained it made the sets look like they were from a stage play.

    • Hobbit Hair: The production went through a staggering amount of yak hair to create the wigs and iconic hairy feet for the dwarves and hobbits, with each main character having multiple sets of “feet” for different terrains.

    • Casting Luck: Martin Freeman was so perfect for the role that Peter Jackson actually shut down production for several weeks to allow the actor to go and film Sherlock, as he refused to cast anyone else as Bilbo.

    THE VIBE
    Like a brisk autumn walk through the woods, the smell of pipe tobacco and old maps, and the excitement of a journey that is only just beginning. It is nostalgic, grand, and full of heart. It makes you want to pack a bag, ignore your responsibilities, and go on a proper adventure.

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