Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) by Adam R — 02 Jan 2015

Pretty good, I am glad I saw it before The Lord of the rings.

This review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) was written by Adam R on 02 Jan 2015.

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

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By Annalee Newitz (110) for io9.com (258) on 24 May 2018

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By Anita T (49) on 17 Jan 2018

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By Marin M (205) on 15 May 2018

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By Cameron A (296) on 16 Nov 2018

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