Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) by Austin G — 10 Aug 2015

While being the most boring entry in the LOTR franchise, An Unexpected Journey is still visually striking.

This review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) was written by Austin G on 10 Aug 2015.

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

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