Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) by Mario H — 06 Mar 2015

Really liked the story and the way Peter Jackson wrote it. But it still isn't as good as Lord of the Rings.

This review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) was written by Mario H on 06 Mar 2015.

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

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