A Contender
Superman and Star Trek, you are not worthy. I was wondering why these films are being
released next year and now I know why.
The Regal IMAX Cinema in Eugene did not have an empty
seat. When the title appeared, there was
a smattering of applause from truly diehard fans. By the first 15 minutes of the film, the rest
of the audience was fully engaged. I
was surprised at the number of children present. Was it
worth the bucks that had to be forked over?
Hell, yes!
3D has never looked better.
The CGI was better than any I have seen this year and even though you
know a lot of the characters, this is a refreshing and new way of seeing them. Screenrant.com stated that Peter Jackson incorporated
“3D using no less than 30 RED EPIC
digital cameras, each of which – according to the RED Studios press release –
“has 5K resolution, can shoot up to 120 frames per second and has a new HDRx™”
(High Definition Resolution) “ mode for the highest dynamic range of any
digital cinema camera ever made… The EPIC’s small size and relatively low
weight makes it perfect for 3D – where two cameras have to be mounted on each
3D rig.”
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| photo taken from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/ |
Bilbo Baggins is tricked into hosting a party for a band of
dwarves by Gandalf and then the adventure begins. Bilbo cannot resist a great adventure and
this is what Gandalf needs. The audience
was totally enthralled with the adventure and not a word was spoken as the
group encountered all sorts of interesting characters and villains, along with
their CGI pets and work animals.
The Hobbit introduces Radagast the brown, a new wizard,
played by Sylvester McCoy, who played Dr. Who from 1987 to 1989. We know Gandalf smoked pipeweed, along with
the hobbits, but have you ever wondered what other things were imbibed
Middle-Earth denizens. Gandalf the Grey
is one of the main characters with Saruman the White making a cameo. Will there be more about Saruman the White in
the next movie?
A lot of the questions about the past are answered and new
bonds of friendship are formed, along with a little Smigel to tantalize you
until the next film comes out.
Why is Bilbo so important in the scheme of things? How did the relationship between Bilbo and
Smigel develop? Why is Smigel/Gollum
asking Bilbo a riddle, such as “Voiceless it cries, Wingless flutters,
Toothless bites, Mouthless mutters? Look
for the answer in the AT A GLANCE at the bottom.
What is Bilbo to the Dwarves and Elves? Bill P. was very surprised and astonished at
the way the dwarves cleaned up a kitchen.
Also, Bill marveled at how dense a dwarf can be.
Why is Gandalf so important in the scheme of things and what
new facets of the character were revealed? Mark M. enjoyed learning more about
Gandalf, the Grey. But he also felt that
all the singing in the movie was not needed.
What happens when a troll blows his nose, slime or slimy?
The complications of the relationships of the different
tribes of Middle Earth are expounded and explained to further ensnare the
audience into the different storylines.
This reporter cannot wait for the next part of this series. The climax of the action scenes and the
ending leave you wanting more right now.
My friend, Theresa T. wrote to me on facebook, "My
friend Kelly has seen it twice in 2 days. I`d say it was a winner :)"
Kelly N. wrote me, “Absolutely wonderful!!! I knew it would
be good, but it was better than I thought it could be! Can't wait for part two
next December!”
The Hobbit-An Unexpected journey is a must see, must own,
and must see again movie. I want to
laugh, clap, gasp, clap again, and then laugh again, so I am going to see this
movie again.
Give a Christmas present!
Tickets to see this movie is a great gift and then sit around and talk
about it. It can give you a great
insight into your children and family.
AT A GLANCE:
To learn about the characters in The Hobbit, check out: http://lotr.wikia.com/wiki/Category:The_Hobbit_Characters
Answer to riddle: The Wind
Share your Hobbit experience with us. EMAIL: commuter@linnbenton.edu
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