A very-good movie despite the unnecessary side-tracks.

Rating: 8/10 (31 December 2012)

I just saw Hobbit in HFR 3D. The movie was very good, but not spectacular. I'd give it 4 stars. My complaint is - as expected - they added too much filler to make what should be 2 normal length movies into 3 long ones. There are lengthy plot side-tracks that don't add any value to the story. The HFR 3D was great IMO. Jackson's goal was to create an immersed feel, and that's what I got from it. But it is such a COMPLETELY different experience that "movie" might not apply to HFR 3D presentations. I don't get these people who say it gave them nausea - I guess I'd have to have barf-bags in my car for those types. The bottom-line: if you're a Tolkien fan(or you liked LOTR), aren't the squeamish, vertigo type, and can deal with a completely new movie experience, go see the HFR 3D. Otherwise, it is still a good movie for the rest to see in 2D.