A Masterful Piece of Perfection

Rating: 10/10 (16 December 2012)

First off I am a huge fan of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings series, but I'm not rating this movie high because of that, I'm rating it high because it's simply that good! The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the best movie I've seen since Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. This movie was absolutely perfect. Fantastic performances from Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage! Yes the other dwarfs don't exactly get that much attention, but thats okay, because there are so many of them. I didn't feel as connected to the dwarfs as I did the fellowship, but I think that will change in the next two movies. I will say this, the movie is absolutely beautiful! Gorgeous landscapes, breathtaking skies, and the CGI in the film (don't know what people are complaining about) is amazing! It felt great to be back in Middle Earth again, and it's never looked so good. I also will say that I saw this movie in 48 frames per second and in 3D. The 3D aspect of it was great, I haven't seen a movie be this good in 3D since Avatar. I adjusted to the 48 frames per second right away. I don't know why people complain about this so much, I thought it looked crystal clear. I never once felt that the realism took me out of the story. This may not be the best trip to Middle Earth, but it's definitely a sight to see. I feel that this movie isn't exactly fit for kids, since there are a lot of be-headings. This is a great movie and I recommend it to everyone over the age of 13! The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is an expected masterpiece and so much more!