Many in vivid colors remember the emotions and feelings that the viewing of the Lord of the Rings trilogy filmed by director Peter Jackson provided. Using a series of books by John Tolkien as a source, he created high-quality films that received several Academy Awards. And later he again used the British science fiction book for a new movie. “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” - the 2012 film, whose actors are almost completely different from the composition of “The Lord of the Rings”, again won the hearts of the audience with its fascinating story.
Genre feature film
The film was shot based on the fantasy work of John Tolkien called "The Hobbit." This is a small book that is the backstory of The Lord of the Rings and is written in an adventure genre. The Hobbit movie trilogy consists of three episodes. The first is “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” the 2012 film, the actors from which will be almost entirely transferred to the next parts. The second film is called "Desolation of Smaug", the third and final - "The Battle of the Five Armies."
This movie is for a wide range of viewers, including for a younger audience of viewers. It has an age rating of 12+ and was released on Christmas Eve, creating a festive mood for many children and adults.
The cast of the picture
The film is directed by Peter Jackson. He directed The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, a 2012 film, cast from the British and New Zealand. The British, Martin Freeman, playing the role of Bilbo, and Ian McKellen in the role of the magician Gandalf organically got used to their characters. They played really professionally, which is very exciting to watch the audience.
In the film “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012), actors previously employed in episodes of The Lord of the Rings are also present. True, with the exception of Ian McKellen, they are given only a little screen time in the episode linking the two franchises. In particular, the role of Frodo is played by Elijah Wood, and the aged Bilbo Baggins - Ian Holm. Hugo Wallace Weaving again plays the elven Lord Elrond.
In the new film, Bilbo Baggins will travel to the mountain, where the dragon guards the gold of the dwarves. Their squad consists of characters such as Keely, played by Aidan Turner, Fili, played by Dean O'Gorman, Dwalin, played by Graham McTavish, Balin played by Ken Scott.
Stephen Hunter played the gnome Bombur, actor Adam Brown - Ori, Briton Jed Brophy - Nori, and John Cullin - Oina. This group is led by Thorin Oakenshield, played by Richard Armitage. Also involved in the film are such actors as Cate Blanchett as the elf Galadriel, Sylvester McCoy, who played Radagast Brown, and Manu Bennett, who embodied the evil orc of Azog the Defiler on the screen .
Story events
In the fairy-tale film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the plot is based on an attempt by a group of gnomes led by a descendant of the royal family, Thorin Oakenshield, to return their home. He had previously been conquered by the fire-breathing dragon, having expelled the dwarves from his castle. Gandalf, having organized this trip to the Lonely Mountain, also attracts Bilbo, who is peacefully living in his “hole”, to him. He is not familiar with him yet, but after one minute of meeting, the magician decides to organize a collection of gnomes at his home.
In the evening there is a crowd of guests presenting the contract to the hobbit, stipulating all points of his participation in this dangerous campaign. Like any sane person, Bilbo immediately refuses, but, waking up in the morning, embarks on an adventure. Together with the detachment and the magician Gandalf, he will go through the woods, meet with trolls, save the group from the goblin king and enter into battle with the orcs chasing them.
Movie Reviews
When shooting the film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," the director and the team prepared a large amount of footage that could not be fit into the timing of one film without losing the meaning of the story. Then, in order to preserve the integrity of the created world, it was decided to divide the plot into 3 different episodes. And it is amazing how the material of one small book expanded to level 3 of full-length films.
However, there is something to see in them, and no one would mind if even in The Lord of the Rings there were more beautiful shots of New Zealand nature. She, like no other, is suitable for filming fantasy. This is proved by The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, a 2012 film whose actors look beautiful against the backdrop of nature in their interesting and thoughtful costumes. This is indicated by numerous reviews.
Finally
Adventure movie "The Hobbit" is a universal donor of great emotions, it can teach a person how to work, travel in a team and overcome difficulties. But more importantly, the picture proves that even in a small person who seeks to live his pleasure far from epic events, there is a spirit of adventurism and remarkable resourcefulness. Therefore, almost all reviews of the film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" characterize it as a very good picture. It is full of beautiful images and cheerful characters, like a Christmas fairy tale that can provide a festive mood. This is a film for an adult and a child, and therefore is a unique cinematic project that is worth watching for every fantasy lover.