Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) by Andrew M — 25 Jan 2015

It's one of the slowest films in recent years, but Peter Jackson provides enough LOTR nostalgia to save the film from dragon-fire.

This review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) was written by Andrew M on 25 Jan 2015.

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

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