Product: The Hobbit [VHS] (1977)
Rating: 4.0
Masterful story
This is a great film for kids, one that I loved as a kid. In fact, my favorite t-shirt as a kid was a light blue Gollum shirt from the movie. Everything about this movie (sound, songs, voices, artwork) reminds me of being a kid in the 70's.For purists, the story sticks fairly close to the book, but the artwork deviates from my expectations, at least. Examples include the elves being shorter than men and weasely-looking (and French sounding) and Goblins being these rotund creatures. Elves are supposed to be fairer and taller than men.But all-in-all, its great to just see this story come to life. Its fun, and a family treat.