The new Hobbit movie thoughts...

[Arkhan]

would this be good to bring my 7 year old? He isn't old enough to handle LOTR trilogy yet but thought since this is lighter it might be a good way to start him off.

Theres not lots of decapitation.


Just a little.


I'd take a 7 year old.  But I played Doom when I was 6 so. ....

[Necromancer]

I'd take a 7 year old.  But I played Doom when I was 6 so. ....

And look how you turned out.  *shudder*

[Arkhan]

hey I turned out fine!   Beats being some sheltered dicknoodle that turns into a homicidal maniac by the age of 30 because he can't cope with anything but kitties, rainbows, and his mom.

[_joshuaTurbo]

would this be good to bring my 7 year old? He isn't old enough to handle LOTR trilogy yet but thought since this is lighter it might be a good way to start him off.

Theres not lots of decapitation.


Just a little.


I'd take a 7 year old.  But I played Doom when I was 6 so. ....

We took our kids (ages 13,11,8, and 5) and they all enjoyed it.  I also JUST read the book to them aloud before bed for about 4 months... so.... They kind of knew what to expect. 

[BigusSchmuck]

This should have been the theme song lolz.

[Duo_R]

ok took the 7 year old, had to cover his eyes up a couple times, he got a little scared, but overall he was happy we went. He had a LOTR Lego set, now he was able to go back and act out some scenes. I think he is becoming a Tolkien fan.

As far as the movie itself, I saw it in 3D and really wish I didn't. Not because of the 3D effects, but because the movie was also shown in 48 Frames per second. The effect looked terrible and really distracted from the film for me. It is supposed to make the movie immersive, but for me it did the opposite, made everything look fake compared to the other LOTR movies I have seen. I for sure will see this again in 2D non 48 FPS.

Here is some more info:

http://gizmodo.com/5969817/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-masterclass-in-why-48-fps-fails

[Arjak]

I really enjoyed this movie. The pacing of the action scenes was well done, unlike LotR where they just go on and on and on... I was a little surprised by all the changes from the book, but in a strange way, they almost make it better. I don't mean to insult any hardcore Tolkien fans, but The Hobbit book feels more like a serial than a cohesive novel, so adding in subplots and LotR tie-ins and other such things make it seem more rounded. I didn't realize that some of the material might have come from other Tolkien works. If that's the case, then I think the fans can rest easy.

All in all, very enjoyable. It's definitely worth seeing.

[blueraven]

How the hell did they decide to make this into three movies? ITS ONE f*ckING BOOK.

Anyway. I haven't seen it.

[BigusSchmuck]

How the hell did they decide to make this into three movies? ITS ONE f*ckING BOOK.

Anyway. I haven't seen it.

The extra content from the unfinished tales and the Simiralian make up the rest.

[blueraven]

Shit. Well then I guess I should go see it this week.

[Burnt Lasagna]

How the hell did they decide to make this into three movies? ITS ONE f*ckING BOOK.

My exact thoughts when watching the film!
The Hobbit was my favorite book when I was seven years old and, to an extent, still is. I even prefer the story of the Hobbit over the Lord of The Rings trilogy because it was just a simple children's story.

It shouldn't be an artificial trilogy! Doing that just messes up the story's pacing and makes it feel too short and to long at the same time.

[blueraven]

And a way to milk the franchise.

I'll suspend judgement until I see it.

[blueraven]

GO f*ckING SEE THIS SHIT NOW.

IN 3D.

SHIT WAS f*ckING AWESOME.

GANDALF IS A BADASS.

[Duo_R]

was your showing in 48 FPS? It didn't look kinda weird? I feel like an old guy by saying that I didn't like the look of 48 FPS...lol

[_joshuaTurbo]

  

I'll suspend judgement until I see it.

24 hours later:


 

GO f*ckING SEE THIS SHIT NOW.

IN 3D.

SHIT WAS f*ckING AWESOME.

GANDALF IS A BADASS.

LOL, it's cool you liked it. Great movie!!