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

Peter Jackson is a flat out genius. I loved how he expounded on the entire world of Middle Earth and tying everything together.

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

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

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