Excellent movie

Rating: 10/10 (15 December 2012)

After 9 years from the LOTR, the prequel had left me thinking what will Peter Jackson do with Hobbit, after all the controversies and legal issues the movie went through (the delays), I had hoped this movie to release soon...Right from the first scene of the movie, it is subtle, clear and evenly paced which gives all audiences the time to enjoy each and every scene of this movie, this is a unique feat of this movie..No comparisons to LOTR, but the sequel gives fantasy a new standard and by seeing the movie, one will understand what to expect from fantasy films..The direction and screenplay are excellent, so is special effects, cinematography and background score...The 3D effects bring in a whole new dimension..From the fight scenes to the birds flying, from the dragon to the battle of storm giants, the movie is slowly gripping and it matters as it is a considerably lengthy movie, but the best thing is it pays justice to the world Tolkien had created as well as the book..The climax will make people waiting for the second installment in the trilogy...If you are patient to spend some time, you will never regret the pace but will enjoy the best fantasy movie of the year.