The Hobbit

[capt.krappy]

First....thanks for all the posts above. I too read the "Hobbit" first. I remember seeing some signs (Real posters and signs) that said, "Bilbo Lives". This was at various times during the 70's and when I asked my parents what "that" was, I was told they didn't know. I was about 12 years old when I found the book and I immediately recoginised the name "Bilbo" from the signs. Absolutely fell in love with it and wanted to find out why those signs were out there and started doing research on it (not as easy then as now, lol). I found out who Tolkien was and how the 60's counter culture had fell in love with the whole works of the man. People started putting up those signs in NY and it spread. I eventually read the rest and truely STRUGGLED with the third due to long poems (elven songs) and his use of the various languages (he actually created those). But,,,I pushed through it and because of HIM.....got very much into D&D and RPG's in general. No WAY would I watch a movie that had THAT much detail as the original third of LOTR and Jackson has done a fantastic job with the series so far,,,,,can not wait to see these movies.

[1ke]

I thought it was just ok. Dragged on a bit for me.

[DoubleDeuce]

I loved it. I didn't really think it dragged on anywhere, and the scenery was even greater than the LOTR trilogy. I read the book once in like third or fourth grade years ago, so the movie was super nostalgic. A lot of the scenes were really well translated from the book as I imagined them

[1ke]

I loved it. I didn't really think it dragged on anywhere, and the scenery was even greater than the LOTR trilogy. I read the book once in like third or fourth grade years ago, so the movie was super nostalgic. A lot of the scenes were really well translated from the book as I imagined them

On your point on the scenery, I agree. But I think thats why it dragged on for me. NZ looked amazing, 10/10. But I mean, fuck, ok I get it, NZ looks awesome but lets get on with it.

[DoubleDeuce]

I could watch scrolling pictures of NZ with epic music in the background all day

[citizenerased]

I could watch scrolling pictures of NZ with epic music in the background all day

I just look out my window.

[Fappin Raptor]

Loved the movie and the 3D was awesome. May go see it again in a few weeks.

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

Did anyone see it in the HFR version?
Wondering how you reacted.

[j.hen]

Saw it in 48 fps and it was certainly noticeable, definitely a bit of an adjustment to get used to it at first.

[Atlas]

yea the HFR took like 10-15 mins for my eyes to adjust to it, but it was amazing after that...