Not the Hobbit but something kinda sorta

Rating: 2/10 (28 December 2012)

P Jackson totally missed the flavor of the book. I understand trying to make a movie that meshed with LOTR movies but it very loosely followed the book. Bilbo never demonstrated a reason for wanting to go with the dwarfs in the movie. Gandalf lorded over by Galladriel, Elrond and Sauruman? And what was up with Radagast? I liked the way he was depicted but a sled pulled by rabbits? Riddles in the Dark was very poorly done. And whoever heard of a hollow mountain? I was disappointed that the eagles didn't talk.
On the plus side, the scenery was beautiful and I loved the way Hobbiton was depicted.
On the whole, P Jackson could have followed the book more closely and made the film more palatable and interesting. If you haven't read the book and can overlook the glaring plot holes, silly action scenes, you might like this flick. If you've read the book, be prepared to be disappointed. I'm not a fan of the LOTR movies and I was hoping Jackson could redeem himself with the Hobbit but it wasn't to be.