Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) by André D — 12 Jan 2015

You are either into Tolkien or not. And once you're in you're never out.

This review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) was written by André D on 12 Jan 2015.

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

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We've got a lot of road to travel before we'll know if the quest was worth it. But I'm willing to go along on the journey, so that's something…

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You loved the thrill of Lord of the Rings and its memorable moments. The minute you watch this movie you will see that it is a cash grab…

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Great movie! Martin Freeman's portrayal of Bilbo is amazing. Great action, thrills, and effects. I love it…

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