Product: The Hobbit [VHS] (1977)
Rating: 4.0
"The Hobbit": Enjoyable Family Entertainment!
"The Hobbit", taken from the book "The Hobbit" written by J.R.R. Tolkien, is loads of family enjoyment!The story begins introducing a small hobbit named Bilbo Baggins, who is the same as almost every hobbit; he loves peace and calm, and doesn't even have the slightest wish to have an adventure. But when the wizard Gandalf appears at his home, his life is turned topsy-turvey along with the arrival of Thorin and Co., 13 homeless dwarfs. They are in search of a 'burglar' to help them take back what is rightfully theirs, the treasure stolen from them by the evil dragon, Smaug. Bilbo of course refuses to have any part of them but very much against his will is pulled into their adventure. But it won't be easy. They must cross over the Edge of the Wild, go over the Misty Mountains, then go through the dark Mirkwoods. Along they way they must also fight against trolls, goblins, the savage Warfs, giant spiders, and other unknown dangers. Will they be able to make it to the Lonely Mountains? But Bilbo is thinking, even if they make it there, will they be able to defeat the dragon who awaits them there?Terrific tale, and if you haven't read the book, I truly recommend you that you read it. But I can give this movie only 4 stars. This movie does have its good points. I love it how it is close to the book, the people who did the voices of all the characters were perfect for the parts, and it's enjoyable for people all ages. I love it also the music, and they used Tolkien's words and lines from the book.But it does has some weak points. One, as most people pointed out, many major events were taken out of the movie. Most noticeably is there is no mention of one of my favorite characters in the book, Beorn the man/bear and the end was a little different, too. Also, the animation isn't that good, not at all like the newer computer animated movies. This may dissapoint many people and teenagers especially if they're not patient enough to watch it through.Still, it is good family fun and I recommend this movie. I haven't seen next of the animated "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings", but I have seen "The Return of the King". I did not think much of that at all. I think I'll wait for the movie "Lord of the Rings" to come out. I'm so excited to see it! It looks like it might be very close to the book!