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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Before Peter Jackson’s Fellowship of the Ring was released twelve years ago, we watched its trailers and read advance magazine and newspaper articles, and genuinely hoped it might be a good adaptation, or at least a good film. It was neither. Even so, we saw The Two Towers and The Return of the King as well, because as Tolkien scholars we felt that we might be asked to comment about them, and we were. Now the first of the Hobbit films is upon us, but this time we’re staying home. The many trailers and clips and podcasts for An Unexpected Journey made it clear enough, and most of the reviews have confirmed, that it’s a bloated, loud, violent indulgence by Jackson and co. For our readers who have seen An Unexpected Journey and liked it, we’re happy for you. For us, it would be certain discomfort and a waste of fifteen dollars (2D at matinee). So no, thank you.