Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) by Bill W — 06 Dec 2014

There isn't enough material here to sustain a full-length movie, let alone a three-hour one. Ugh, so boring.

This review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) was written by Bill W on 06 Dec 2014.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has generally received positive reviews.

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