I was not a fan of the original trilogy. That said I did really enjoy this one. More action then walking which helped. I say B+.

Rating: 7/10 (17 March 2013)

"My dear Frodo, you asked me once if I had told you everything there was to know about my adventures. Well, I can honestly say I've told you the truth, I may not have told you all of it." Bilbo Baggins (Freeman) is living his life quiet and alone, just like he likes when one day a wizard named Gandolf (Mckellen) shows up with an offer to join him and his group of dwarfs on an adventure. His reluctance finally gives way and he sets out on an adventure that will change his life forever. I have to be honest and admit that I was not a fan of the Lord Of The Rings movies. I thought the first one was boring. The second one to me was a bad remake of Army Of Darkness (I know, go ahead and judge). I did think the third one was OK but not worthy of best picture. All that said I was not looking forward to watching this one. I open with that to say that I actually enjoyed this one. There was actually action in this and not as much constant walking. I know this is a movie people will either see or not see no matter what reviews say but as a person who did not like the original Lord Of The Rings trilogy I did like this one, I hope that helps in your decision. Overall, to me this was better then all three of the other movies. I give it a B+.