It is a fact that Tolkien is the father of modern fantasy literature, through his marvelous work he practically redesigned the gender and served as an example for the entire author community who came after to follow. When I first heard about this movie I was really skeptical, as the original story was a really childish tale and I thought they would not be able to make the feeling of the original "Lord of the Rings" get out of me. But...As soon as the movie started I found myself again as a small child discovering the wonderful universe of books together with the crown jewel called Middle Earth. Even with the adaptations so the movie was more mature were a bit over in some cases, as soon as you hear the poems from the book singed by the dwarfs on a sad tone it is impossible to judge then bad. The plot flows so well that is can even be seen before than the original franchise by a stranger to the series without losing meaning, they will only lose some really god references. But without a doubt the biggest point of the movie is the fact that is another trilogy, because it shows to the fans that the dream of Tolkien is still alive.

Seven stars for part one of The Hobbit series, which is mainly because of the filming, attributes and acting.As for the story itself, I haven't read the books yet - so bear with me, but I found it very dry and not so interesting. Many moments I wanted to scream out that >random cliché moment< was so naive. The great wizard who is not so great after all. A simple hobbit like Bilbo Baggins getting dragged into a war like that, which to me, is completely the opposite of his attitude. Perhaps the second and third movie will surprise me, but thus far I haven't enjoyed The Hobbit as much as I thought it would.The story of An Unexpected Journey has disappointed me. Hopefully the next movies will become better.As for the filming, attributes and acting - VERY good. Amazing CGI, details, filming/drone shots and OST! The acting was very good too.

I love the book, and the part of its adaptation is far to be uninspired. but, in strange manner, it is not more than...nice. a nice film , a decent try to use the succes of the first Peter Jackson trilogy. nothing unjustifid. except the difference between the two books and the sin of director to desire use the same tools and recipe. sure, it is a film who seduce. but the force of Lord of Ring is absent, the links between characters is fragile and the heroism has didactic aspect. result, a good choice for the young public. and that is all.

Probably everyone is going to compare this movie with the LOTR, which isn't a completely fair comparison. I am a huge LOTR fan, and I watch the trilogy every 6 months. But a better reference point for this movie must be the book by Tolkien. Peter Jackson does a great job at not just bringing the book to life, but also adding on to it elements which make it even more fun. For example the movie has a lot of funnier elements when compared to the book. The dwarves are funnier, livelier and definitely more charismatic (especially Thorin) as compared to the movie.Jackson has also tried to make this a prelude to the LOTR. Like adding Legolas (who isn't even mentioned in the book), and the necromancer. While fans of the book might not have liked so much of fiddling with the story line, I personally don't mind this.The soundtrack is a inspired from LOTR, and in some placed even the same (like the scenes involving Elrond in Rivendell), but it works just as magically as it did in the trilogy. The visual effects are top notch and the goblin chase gives one goosebumps. The entire movie is very feel good and you don't feel tense even in the moments where the pack is in trouble. All in all, a great adventure movie.