Good movie, could be better

Rating: 7/10 (10 April 2018)

Seven stars for part one of The Hobbit series, which is mainly because of the filming, attributes and acting.
As for the story itself, I haven't read the books yet - so bear with me, but I found it very dry and not so interesting. Many moments I wanted to scream out that >random cliché moment< was so naive. The great wizard who is not so great after all. A simple hobbit like Bilbo Baggins getting dragged into a war like that, which to me, is completely the opposite of his attitude. Perhaps the second and third movie will surprise me, but thus far I haven't enjoyed The Hobbit as much as I thought it would.
The story of An Unexpected Journey has disappointed me. Hopefully the next movies will become better.
As for the filming, attributes and acting - VERY good. Amazing CGI, details, filming/drone shots and OST! The acting was very good too.