The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
Critics Sentiment
Bilbo meets Gollum and plays riddle game for his life
Gandalf tricks Bilbo into hosting dinner for Thorin's company
The film dramatically improves from its slow Shire opening to the acclaimed Gollum sequence, with scores jumping from 6.8 to 9.2.
The film starts slowly with an overlong introduction in the Shire that tested reviewers' patience, but builds momentum through spectacular action sequences. The universally praised Gollum riddle game serves as the emotional and technical peak, while the final act maintains strong sentiment through character development and visual spectacle.
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Martin Freeman
Bilbo Baggins
Ian McKellen
Gandalf the Grey
Richard Armitage
Thorin Oakenshield
James Nesbitt
Bofur
Ken Stott
Balin
Sylvester McCoy
Radagast the Brown
Barry Humphries
The Great Goblin
Dean O'Gorman
Fili
Aidan Turner
Kili
Graham McTavish
Dwalin
Adam Brown
Ori
Peter Hambleton
Gloin / William Troll
John Callen
Oin
Mark Hadlow
Dori / Bert Troll
Jed Brophy
Nori
William Kircher
Bifur / Tom Troll
Stephen Hunter
Bombur
Andy Serkis
Gollum
Cate Blanchett
Galadriel
Lee Pace
King Thranduil
Crew
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