The Hobbits bore me

Rating: 7/10 (27 December 2003)

When I left the movie theater, I felt somehow underwhelmed. I couldn't quite put my finger on why, but I was disappointed.
Was it because I was too excited to see the movie? Was it because the action sequences were similar to Two Towers? Was it because the movie was too long? Was it because the movie just wasn't that great?
I just wasn't sure. Then, after reading a review, I realized why I felt that this movie wasn't as entertaining as the Two Towers. HOBBITS! For whatever reason, the quest of the Hobbits is fairly boring to me. I enjoyed following the plights of Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas much more than of Frodo and the Ring of Power.
That being said, I gave this movie a 7/10 rating. It's definitely above average, but not nearly as entertaining as the other huge blockbuster I couldn't wait to see this year (Pirates of the Carribean).
If you've watched the first two movies, then definitely check this one out. If you are really into the plight of the Hobbits, then you won't be disappointed. If you are just in love with Orlando Bloom, you might want to skip it as he (and the rest of the non-hobbits) gets much less screen time than in the Two Towers.