Product: The Hobbit [VHS] (1977)
Rating: 1.0
Despicable. Absolutely dispicable.
This ridiculously unfaithful adaption of Tolkein's delightful masterpiece is not even enjoyable when kept separate from the book. The wonderful features of Tolkein's Middle-Earth are done no justice in this loathesome and pathetic excuse for an anime (Japanese style) TV movie. For instance, the worst change, in my opinion, is the change of the Wood-Elves. According to Tolkein, the Wood-Elves are graceful, peaceful, and quite beautiful, although they are somewhat prejudiced against the Dwarves. This sad film shows the Wood-Elves as ugly and war-hungry goblin-like creatures who walk with their bottoms sticking out. For your own sake, stay away from this demented film at all costs, or you will find that the film is so horrible that you will not live to regret your decision.