Jaw- dropping !!!

Rating: 9/10 (22 June 2013)

Adapting a classic tale and turning into a big-budget visual effects driven fantasy is not everybody's cup of tea. Peter Jackson , the captain of the ship, had kept the momentum and astonished everyone with yet another knock-out film.
The Hobbit:An Unexpected Journey tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit who is provoked to join the company of spirited dwarfs to reach the Lonely Mountain to re-claim their kingdom which is guarded by ferocious dragon called Smaug.
Before writing ahead about this movie , I must confess that I have not watched The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy so it kind of gave me advantage to start from the beginning. Based on book of same name by J.R.Tolkeins, The Hobbit is enchanting , stupendous and grasping. Right from the beginning , the movie touches your heart with standardized cinematography and jaw-dropping art direction. The story catches on to you slowly and there are couple of flashback , each with its own unique tale to tell. It is difficult to point out any particular scene which is impressive but the best scene was the combat between thunderous rocks. The direction is amazing and hats off to Peter Jackson for handling such a difficult story and making it so likable. Screenplay is top-notch. Editing is tight. Dialogues are punching. Entire star cast has given a commendable performance but it is my favourite character Gollum ( voiced by Andy Serkis) who steals the show within short span of time.
Watch Hobbit for it immensely likable characters , gorgeous location , enthralling CGI and powerful story which eventually will unfold to new characters in the next series.