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Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) by Sandra U — 10 Dec 2014

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I love the Hobbit. Among my absolute favorite movies. Never get tired of watching them. Especially this one. It is lighthearted and comedic, so it is my go-to movie when I want to experience a brighter side of Middle Earth.

This review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) was written by Sandra U on 10 Dec 2014.

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