The Evil Genius Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 So it alludes to it in the OP, but the story IS going to be done over the course of 2 separate films? I'm pretty pumped up for this coming out (just don't want to brave the crowds that are sure to accompany this one). 3 films..they could make an entire film over the last 25 or so pages of the book. I would suspect the first film ends with the Gollum riddle confrontation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostyj Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I just started reading The Hobbit for the first time. Didn't think I'd like the books, however I am enjoying how the story is being told in the book. Am now getting excited for the movie. I am also going to read LotR as well. At least I am past where I think the movie will end so no spoilers for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 At least I am past where I think the movie will end so no spoilers for me. Bilbo is really a ghost named Rosebud who holds hands with Ori (or is it Dori?) while they drive their horses off a cliff. :evilg: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vilandil Tasardur Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I just started reading The Hobbit for the first time. Didn't think I'd like the books, however I am enjoying how the story is being told in the book. Am now getting excited for the movie. I am also going to read LotR as well. At least I am past where I think the movie will end so no spoilers for me. I'm glad you are enjoying The Hobbit! Others may disagree, but I'll offer advice for when you start LOTR. They are amazing, absolutely incredible. They are likely my favorite works of literature. But expect them to be NOTHING like The Hobbit. It's very hard to explain; hopefully others can help me. They are very, drastically different kinds of fabulous. Nothing wrong with it, just be prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostyj Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 3 films..they could make an entire film over the last 25 or so pages of the book.I would suspect the first film ends with the Gollum riddle confrontation... Thought in one of the previews Gandolf was in a tree, at the wolf battle. This would set it up so they would be walking towards Beorn's place at the end of the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Thought in one of the previews Gandolf was in a tree, at the wolf battle. This would set it up so they would be walking towards Beorn's place at the end of the movie. Figured there was something in the previews that I missed...like wtf is Galadriel doing in this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 There is a lot covered in the first movie. Bard the Bowman is on the cast list, so it goes up to Laketown. The titles of the 3 movies are: 1. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 2. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 3. The Hobbit: There and Back Again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I like that Benedict Cumberbatch is doing Smaug's voice. Having both Sherlock and Watson is kind of cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconTheVillain Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 There is a lot covered in the first movie. Bard the Bowman is on the cast list, so it goes up to Laketown.The titles of the 3 movies are: 1. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 2. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 3. The Hobbit: There and Back Again Wow! They make it to lake town? That means the last movie is probably a three hour battle of 5 armies. I would have guessed the ending is when the Eagles drop them off at the edge of Mirkwood. But that was when it was two movies, so my next guess would be when they escape the goblin caves. Anyway, gonna see it tomorrow in 3D. Not sure if I am seeing it in 48p (I don't even know what the means) but the reviews i've seen are negative and say everything is sped up and looks fake. Whatever. I expect to love it and hope im not dissapointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 God, I loved that movie when growing up. So opposite of Disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I hope this is good; going to see a 3pm IMAX showing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I'm going to see in 48 FPS next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Getting a lot of mixed reviews. Slow going, lots of detail, lots of groundwork being laid for the next two. Basically if you're a Tolkien fan and/or like the extended cuts of the LOTR trilogy then you should like it. That said, I'm excited to see it. ---------- Post added December-15th-2012 at 12:15 PM ---------- Can someone explain the high frame rate version? Any particularly notable benefits that would make it worth the extra $5 or so a ticket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Aiming for Monday. I was set for the Thursday opening but I've had a stinker of a cold. Been looking forward to this one all year. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Can someone explain the high frame rate version? Any particularly notable benefits that would make it worth the extra $5 or so a ticket? My understanding is that it's actually a much more realistic view of how we actually see things in real life - much sharper/more clear, and more vivid colors, much like watching HD vs SD tv. That said, it takes time to adjust and it will look really fake at first, and the criticisms I've seen say that because the picture is so much sharper it only emphasizes what's not "real" in the movie, much like when you watch the news in HD and you can see the anchor's makeup line. If studios continue to experiment with the higher frame rate, I think it will definitely require them to also up their game in the makeup and effects departments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 My understanding is that it's actually a much more realistic view of how we actually see things in real life - much sharper/more clear, and more vivid colors, much like watching HD vs SD tv. That said, it takes time to adjust and it will look really fake at first, and the criticisms I've seen say that because the picture is so much sharper it only emphasizes what's not "real" in the movie, much like when you watch the news in HD and you can see the anchor's makeup line. If studios continue to experiment with the higher frame rate, I think it will definitely require them to also up their game in the makeup and effects departments. Cool, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanTaylor5907 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 If you love the book, you will love this movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Yup loved the movie! Slow in a very few parts but downright riveting in others. the 2 hours and 46 minutes flew by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twofoot Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 If you love the book, you will love this movie! I'd have to disagree. If you love the LotR movies, you'll love this movie. If you're in it to watch a film adaptation of The Hobbit, you might be disappointed. Not saying I didn't like it, but I am left a bit flat after last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHog Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I enjoyed this a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I saw the Hobbit today with my 7 year old son. I loved the book as well as the LoTR books. I did not like the LoTR movies. However, my son and I loved The Hobbit. First, it does start slow. But it's not like LoTR. It gets on track and then really flows. The actor that plays Bilbo is great. I hated Frodo. He was terrible and I just couldn't stand him. Bilbo is perfect. Great casting. My son even asked if we could see it again. I have the LoTR dvd's, saw all three movies at the theatre and have tried to like them but just can't. This was the complete opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I loved it and it didn't feel like a nearly 3 hour movie. I did have a headache from watching it in 3d IMAX and only did that because I wanted to see the Trek preview. That movie is going to be great, even better that the first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 That movie is going to be great, even better that the first one. Not to hijack this thread, but do you think that enemy in the new Star Trek is Khan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Okay adaptation, I understand why they needed to keep Azog around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twofoot Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Okay adaptation, I understand why they needed to keep Azog around. This is where I sit I suppose. To me, the movie (series) isn't going to be 'There and Back Again'. It's going to be 'Peter Jackson's: The Hobbit, with extra...stuff' We'll see how the other 2 go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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