The Hobbit

Apoco · 11-08-2012, 08:47 AM

Advanced ticket sales start today. Only certain theaters are showing it in high frame rate 3d.

TheHobbit.com

Since I have a 2 hour drive to catch the proper version - I'm glad I took the release day off from work. That midnight showing is going to be awesome/awful

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ucla695 · 11-09-2012, 09:12 AM

I enjoyed the Lord of the Rings Trilogy so I'm definitely going to see this!

TheHobbit.com linky

oooo35980 · 11-09-2012, 09:15 AM

I can't wait for this, I'll be skipping the migraine and seeing it in 2-d though.

mahtofire14 · 11-09-2012, 01:53 PM

This is going to be awesome!!!

The Poet · 11-09-2012, 02:50 PM

I'll likely wait for the DVD (unless some Cutie-Pie asks me to take her . . . which ain't NEARLY as likely), but I too am jazzed. I've been a Tolkien fan since the late 60s. My only doubt lies in Jackson stretching this into 3 films. One of 2 1/2 hours should suffice, two is overkill, and three is just asking for trouble.

But we'll see.

Genetic Defect · 11-09-2012, 03:16 PM

Nice

mjdx88 · 11-09-2012, 03:10 PM

I agree with the poet, I think 3 films is over kill, 2 is even on the long side for the story. This is one of my all time favorite books.

oooo35980 · 11-09-2012, 03:14 PM

I don't think it's too bad, granted The Hobbit isn't as long as the trilogy, but they left a lot out in order to fit the trilogy into 8.5 hours. I assume since it's so long we are going to have a lot more dialogue that was actually in the book, which will be a good thing. Now if they try to shoehorn in a love interest or something similarly stupid that could be a problem.

Starscream · 11-09-2012, 05:48 PM

As an English major in college, I'm embarresed to say that I've never read any Tolkien. I have read his friend C.S. Lewis' entire Narnia series and The Screwtape Letters (Narnia was good as long as Peter, Edmund, and Lucy were involved), and The Screwtape Letters sucked imho.
My dad is a huge fan and refused to watch the LotR trilogy b/c it would ruin his memories/thoughts/imagination of the story. Although the LotR trilogy was good imho, they were too dang long for me to rewatch, basically turning me off to ever reading Tolkien's works. I did like the animated version of The Hobbit and as a child I had an animated story book version of it as well. I'll watch the new film, but I'm hoping it will only be one film. Has it been confirmed to be multiple films or is this just speculation at this point?

Stephen · 11-09-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

As an English major in college, I'm embarresed to say that I've never read any Tolkien. I have read his friend C.S. Lewis' entire Narnia series and The Screwtape Letters (Narnia was good as long as Peter, Edmund, and Lucy were involved), and The Screwtape Letters sucked imho.
My dad is a huge fan and refused to watch the LotR trilogy b/c it would ruin his memories/thoughts/imagination of the story. Although the LotR trilogy was good imho, they were too dang long for me to rewatch, basically turning me off to ever reading Tolkien's works. I did like the animated version of The Hobbit and as a child I had an animated story book version of it as well. I'll watch the new film, but I'm hoping it will only be one film. Has it been confirmed to be multiple films or is this just speculation at this point?

Three films.

Starscream · 11-09-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Three films.

Ugh...

Genetic Defect · 11-09-2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

Ugh...

Did you watch watch transformers?

Starscream · 11-10-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Genetic Defect

Did you watch watch transformers?

Yep. Wish I hadn't.

Wait, is this going to turn in to a Clerks 2 argument?

Stephen · 11-09-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoco

Advanced ticket sales start today. Only certain theaters are showing it in high frame rate 3d.

TheHobbit.com

Since I have a 2 hour drive to catch the proper version - I'm glad I took the release day off from work. That midnight showing is going to be awesome/awful

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Luckily I'm within a 30 minute drive to two such theaters.

Apoco · 12-12-2012, 10:30 AM

36 HOURS UNTIL THE MIDNIGHT PREMIERE!

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kugie · 12-17-2012, 09:23 AM

Who saw it, what did you think?

The HFR took a little getting used to but it was sharp, clear, and pretty awesome.

The movie itself was good I may even go see it again, Just to try to absorb all the added parts.

MurphysLaw · 12-17-2012, 09:33 AM

My wife and I enjoyed it, and are looking forward to the next two films.

Skywalker · 12-17-2012, 09:44 AM

I enjoyed the film. It kept my interest throughout the movie. No long battle scenes, however a lot of fighting amongst Dwarves, Orcs, Trolls and Goblins.

I would watch it again and again.

Chainsaw13 · 12-17-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I enjoyed the film. It kept my interest throughout the movie. No long battle scenes, however a lot of fighting amongst Dwarves, Orcs, Trolls and Goblins.

I would watch it again and again.

Same here.

gnbikes · 12-17-2012, 11:58 AM

i enjoyed it, but the combination of HFR and 3-D was a little much for me. I'm planning on going again, but sticking w/ regular screen next time. That way I can enjoy the movie w/out "distractions.
Garry-

11-08-2012, 08:47 AM	#1
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	The Hobbit Advanced ticket sales start today. Only certain theaters are showing it in high frame rate 3d. TheHobbit.com Since I have a 2 hour drive to catch the proper version - I'm glad I took the release day off from work. That midnight showing is going to be awesome/awful Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by Apoco; 11-08-2012 at 08:59 AM.

11-09-2012, 09:12 AM	#2
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: The Hobbit I enjoyed the Lord of the Rings Trilogy so I'm definitely going to see this! TheHobbit.com linky

11-09-2012, 09:15 AM	#3
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: The Hobbit I can't wait for this, I'll be skipping the migraine and seeing it in 2-d though.

11-09-2012, 01:53 PM	#4
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: The Hobbit This is going to be awesome!!! __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

11-09-2012, 02:50 PM	#5
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: The Hobbit I'll likely wait for the DVD (unless some Cutie-Pie asks me to take her . . . which ain't NEARLY as likely), but I too am jazzed. I've been a Tolkien fan since the late 60s. My only doubt lies in Jackson stretching this into 3 films. One of 2 1/2 hours should suffice, two is overkill, and three is just asking for trouble. But we'll see. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

11-09-2012, 03:16 PM	#6
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: The Hobbit Nice

11-09-2012, 03:10 PM	#7
mjdx88 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 133 Trading: (1)	Re: The Hobbit I agree with the poet, I think 3 films is over kill, 2 is even on the long side for the story. This is one of my all time favorite books.

11-09-2012, 03:14 PM	#8
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: The Hobbit I don't think it's too bad, granted The Hobbit isn't as long as the trilogy, but they left a lot out in order to fit the trilogy into 8.5 hours. I assume since it's so long we are going to have a lot more dialogue that was actually in the book, which will be a good thing. Now if they try to shoehorn in a love interest or something similarly stupid that could be a problem.

11-09-2012, 05:48 PM	#9
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: The Hobbit As an English major in college, I'm embarresed to say that I've never read any Tolkien. I have read his friend C.S. Lewis' entire Narnia series and The Screwtape Letters (Narnia was good as long as Peter, Edmund, and Lucy were involved), and The Screwtape Letters sucked imho. My dad is a huge fan and refused to watch the LotR trilogy b/c it would ruin his memories/thoughts/imagination of the story. Although the LotR trilogy was good imho, they were too dang long for me to rewatch, basically turning me off to ever reading Tolkien's works. I did like the animated version of The Hobbit and as a child I had an animated story book version of it as well. I'll watch the new film, but I'm hoping it will only be one film. Has it been confirmed to be multiple films or is this just speculation at this point? __________________ Insert quote here.

12-12-2012, 10:30 AM	#15
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: The Hobbit 36 HOURS UNTIL THE MIDNIGHT PREMIERE! Posted via Mobile Device

12-17-2012, 09:23 AM	#16
kugie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Billerica, Ma. Posts: 1,376 Trading: (3)	Re: The Hobbit Who saw it, what did you think? The HFR took a little getting used to but it was sharp, clear, and pretty awesome. The movie itself was good I may even go see it again, Just to try to absorb all the added parts. __________________ "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!" Dr. P. Venkman

12-17-2012, 09:33 AM	#17
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: The Hobbit My wife and I enjoyed it, and are looking forward to the next two films. __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

12-17-2012, 09:44 AM	#18
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: The Hobbit I enjoyed the film. It kept my interest throughout the movie. No long battle scenes, however a lot of fighting amongst Dwarves, Orcs, Trolls and Goblins. I would watch it again and again. __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

12-17-2012, 11:58 AM	#20
gnbikes Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Garry Location: Kent, WA Posts: 625 Trading: (3)	Re: The Hobbit i enjoyed it, but the combination of HFR and 3-D was a little much for me. I'm planning on going again, but sticking w/ regular screen next time. That way I can enjoy the movie w/out "distractions. Garry-