And the star of the show is....

Rating: 3/10 (17 December 2012)

48fps.
The frame rate truly shone in the first part of this trilogy, based on a single book. The scenery was spectacular, with not even a hint of video artifacts, or choppiness. Seeing Gandalf run through the goblin caves swashbuckling his way throughout hearkens back to Yoda in the 'climax' of the Phantom Menace. The story? I am pretty sure there was one in there somewhere, sandwiched between the lackluster attempts at character development. Fight scenes are predictable and none too inspiring. But the budget and the frame-rate, make this worth your while to drop your hard- earned dollars on this cash-grab. After all what is film making except investing untold millions on a vehicle who's sole purpose is to make money. Oh yeah, the 3D trailer for this film was also jaw-dropping.