A year ago, I told you what I thought of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first instalment of Peter Jackson's latest Tolkien adaptation. Looking back over my review, I see I was in a forgiving mood over a film that I mostly enjoyed, but which left me unsure of the wisdom of adapting the material. … Continue reading “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”
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“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”
I feel sorry for The Hobbit - Tolkien's original novel, that is. It's a simple story that bounces cheerfully along in episodic fashion, sketching in a delightful fantasy world along the way. It has singing dwarves and talking animals. It's cheerful and charming and sweet. Peter Jackson's film adaptation of The Hobbit was always going to … Continue reading “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”
Graham Edwards 