Product: The Hobbit [VHS] (1977)
Rating: 4.0
Missing sounds in DVD version
I've loved this story since I was 10 years old. And even though the cartoon-movie isn't exactly like the story, I still love it. I was waiting for it to come out on DVD, but now that I have it I am disappointed. Important sounds are missing.I first noticed the sounds missing when the orcs captured Bilbo and his gang in the cave. The sound of the chains is just not there. Also one of my favorite sounds -- when the spiders die -- isn't there as well. Sounds are missing throughout the movie: swords pulled from their sheaths, horses hooves, Smaug roaring, the thrush's wings flapping, arrows striking Smaug, Wargs howling, etc. I could go on with everything that's missing.It honestly detracts from the movie, especially if you're someone (like me) who knows this movie by heart. Maybe I'll try watching the DVD on mute and play the sounds from the VHS version through the speakers at the same time. :) I am obssessively in love with this movie and I hope there is another version soon that fixes this major glitch.I recommend waiting for a new DVD version of this movie or buy it on VHS.