A
new visual experience marks this latest feature by Academy Award®
winner, director Peter Jackson.
Shot at double the standard rate, in high speed 3-D at 48 frames per
second (HR3D), this new technological marvel delivers a highly
detailed spectacular and immersive imagery.
Reunited
in The Hobbit trilogy's first installment are the Rings
trilogy team, including cinematographer Andrew Lesnie, and production
designer Dan Hennah. While maintaining Lord Of The Rings'
(LOTR) tonal
consistency, Stewart introduces the characters, their journey
and establishes LOTR connections. Enjoyable are the performances,
humor, extensive costume, makeup, hair and prosthetics, as well as
the colorful New Zealand scenery.
Based
on Tolken's 1937 book, the epic adventure is set in the mythologic
Middle-earth world 60 years before The Lord of the Rings.
Hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) is swept away by 13 Dwarves,
led by warrior and heir to the throne Thorin Oakenshield (Richard
Armitage), to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom from the vicious Dragon
Smaug. Aided by wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) they surpass
treacherous lands inhabited by Goblins, Orcs, deadly Wargs, and the
sinister Necromancer. Along the way, they seek refuge at the
Rivendell home of Elf Lord Elrond (Hugo Weaving) where Gandalf meets
Galadriel (Cate Blanchett).
In
addition to being available in 2D, 3D and 3D at 48 fps, the movie
experience includes CGI and motion capture technology. Tangible and
light theme appeal to the younger audiences although the violence may
be excessive for some. Lesnie's swooping HR3D camerawork in flyover
landscape shots are especially beautiful. The humor, Howard Shores's
scores sung by the Dwarves, the action sequences, the rock battle
scenes as well as Gollum and Bilbo's riddle game, are some of the
best moments.
Notwithstanding
the nearly three hours in length, the intricate details, impressive
battle scenes, and magnificent special effects, are engaging and sure
to please the fans.
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