Way before Frodo inherited the cursed magic Ring, The Hobbit recounts the adventure of Bilbo Baggins 60 years ago, a prequel to Lord of The Ring. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is first installment of a 3-part movie. The peace-loving and homely little Hobbit Bilbo is minding his own business in the Shire when Gandalf The Grey rekindles his fantasy of the Middle Earth, a world beyond the river where no respectable hobbits will venture.
Unknowingly and in fact unwillingly to a certain extent, Bilbo becomes the thief on assignment by the company of 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin. The mission is simple, they want to reclaim their rightful ownership of the gold and treasures lying under the Lonely Mountain that was stolen by Smaug, the Dragon.
Traveling into the wild, the group passes through Misty Mountain and is unfortunately captured by the Goblins. The Hobbit is a race unknown to these vile creatures and hence Bilbo is separated from the group. Here he meets Gollum for the first time and pockets the Ring that he won as a wager from the riddle game, forcing the poor creature into leading the way out of the mountain.
Having narrowly escaping death, Bilbo rejoins the Dwarves who manage to free themselves from the Goblins, only to find themselves landing into another battle with the Wargs and then save by the Eagles with the help of Gandalf. What's next for Bilbo and his company? Well, either you read the book or wait for part 2.
Rating: 5 out of 5 fairy clouds. Great to watch The Hobbit on the big screen. I read this book more than 10 years ago and resented the movie directors for producing Lord of The Ring first. Better late than never. The Hobbit is a much lighter read and fun filled adventure through the eyes of Bilbo. Strange that Frodo is such a negative little fellow, totally opposite of his mischievous uncle.
To be honest, I can't wait to watch Part 2 and listen to the deep and rich voice of Benedict Cumberbatch. *DROOL...
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