A new epic trilogy commences

Rating: 10/10 (14 January 2013)

Watched 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' last week - and loved it. Great to be transported to Middle-earth and get reacquainted with some familiar faces - and meet many new ones too. Awesome vistas, plenty of action, and nice ties to the LOTR story lines. The cast performances were great - with special mentions to Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, and newcomers Martin Freeman and Richard Armitage. Saw it in 3D HFR and the clarity is amazing - like being in the story. Looking forward to seeing it again next week. And I can't wait for Part 2 in December. It promises plenty - Thranduil, Legolas, Tauriel, Bard and Laketown, Spiders and Flies, Beorn, and Smaug. :)