A childhood returned

Rating: 10/10 (23 December 2012)

This film really kicked off the whole winter season. Jackson really brought in a lot of bells and whistles, but they were all there to warm the heart and make you smile at the screen.
This film gave me that nostalgic feeling of being in the movie theater once again. The adventure, the action, the mystical world you crave for.
I did not read the book or read the LOTR series, but regardless, this film really put a feeling back into my heart. It left me craving for more even though I was already satisfied.
It also is a solid setup for the series as well as provides you with a good backdrop for the Lord of the Rings. Yes, it's obvious that the technology has changed and the graphics have gotten extremely better, but nonetheless you cannot look at Gandolf without smiling. Neither can you ignore Bilbo's weak and worried comedic performance.
I'd just like to say thank you Peter Jackson for giving us once again a solid film and a solid beginning to a masterpiece trilogy. Everyone GO WATCH IT!
BIG SPOILERS IF YOU DARE TO READ BELOW::::::::
1. Frodo's in the beginning of the film, as is the original Bilbo, who's writing the Hobbit story. 2. The film marks the beginning of when Gandolf meets Bilbo for the first time. 3. The stone trolls in the LOTR are in this and there's a battle between them and the dwarfs. 4. It provides the reason between dwarfs and elves hatred against one another, as well as gives you an understanding between Gandolf and Galandriel (C. Blanchett). 5. It marks the beginning of the evil forces that plague the land in the LOTR, including the doubt and tension from Saruman. 6. Yes, Gollum is in it, and Bilbo takes the ring from him. It looks like he'll be in it only for this film, but it's a really nice play between Bilbo and Gollum. This Gollum looks a lot better than the original.
Hope this helps.