Ignore the criticism! It's a good movie at heart!

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2012)

The Hobbit is more humane and passionate novel aimed at kids. This movie contains those traits, but is certainly not a juvenile film. So ignore what many have said. The CGI in the film is suitable for the tone and is the epitome vision of what this story should be like on the big screen. The movie's driving point, other than the brilliant story is the underlying themes that revolve around Bilbo in the movie. The struggle of being small in a harsh world. We are once again absorbed into this amazing world as we once were in 'The Fellowship Of The Ring', but this being many years before those events Middle Earth isn't so dark. So it's less gritty than lord of the rings, but I prefer this text over Lord Of The Rings.
The movie starts fairly with an amazing monologue and with plenty of scenes faithful to the lore, especially the scene with the Dwarfs singing. But after that and journey picks up; it's all you could ask for and more.
Packed with an excellent cinematography, soundtrack, acting and a brilliant riddle scene. The acting is nailed by every member of the cast and Martin Freeman is the definitive incarnation of Bilbo Baggins.
I love this movie and I definitely believe it will shine throughout time as a classic story and a perfect beginning to what should be a hopeful trilogy.
Now to the criticism. How can one camera alteration lead to the actual content of the film being worse. The 48fps benefits those viewing it in 3d and those who wish to watch it in 2D will most likely see the 24fps version, which is to be desired by majority.
PS. Their are several links and cameo's that will give most Lord Of The Rings fans goosebumps, especially the tie in with 'Radagast the brown' and the eerie and misfile 'necromancer'.