Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) by Steve W — 16 Feb 2017

Brilliant film better than I thought it could be.

This review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) was written by Steve W on 16 Feb 2017.

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

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