Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) by Kevin M — 27 Jun 2016

Hoping to ride the fan wave of Lord Of The Rings without any of the substance or appeal.

This review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) was written by Kevin M on 27 Jun 2016.

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

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