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Rating: 9/10 (5 January 2013)

There is no chance that any commentators have as much Tolkien knowledge as I do, and besides for the fact that I cannot write well, I will freely admit as a hardcore fan of the book and all books Middle-Earth and Undying Lands related I was VERY skeptical when hearing The Hobbit was made into a 3 part movie. Frank Zappa's critique on 'The Beatles' "They're only in it for the money," is indeed most appropriate for the releasing of The Hobbit. However, I know Peter Jackson, I know his work and he is (simply put) consistent with all the movies he has ever done; sweeping and over the top. I do not doubt he and his team (wife) put an incredible amount of thought and effort into creating a cinematic story that the public can enjoy. We holders of the Tolkien word can only awe and await in anticipation his creation of the rest of this story. Believe me, if I had the ability to, I would try, and while I don't like all aspects of the content or rendering of his/this book, I know he has Tolkien at heart and will wait with anticipation for his next two installments.