The Hobbit Trilogy: GOOD or NOT?

Donald Donaldson · Post by **Donald Donaldson** » 30 May 2023, 14:05

Grace Bela wrote: ↑15 May 2020, 17:47 For a bit of background, I've always been a big fan of both Tolkien and fantasy movies. So when I heard about the Hobbit movies coming out, I was so excited. While the trilogy is blatantly untrue to the book, I honestly still loved it. Which I know is a VERY unpopular opinion. Seeing characters of one of my favorite books come to life was such an amazing experience. Martin Freeman was a wonderful choice for Bilbo and I was in awe of watching Smaug on the big screen. Even though it wasn't always what you would expect from the book and added a lot of material, I really like the trilogy's plot. What do you guys think about the movies versus the books? Did you enjoy the movies or think that they're not that great?

I loved the Hobbit. It was an amazing movie as far as i am concerned. I have always wondered about the hobits and how they lived their lives.

Ash Subra · Post by **Ash Subra** » 30 May 2023, 20:57

The Hobbit trilogy is one of my favourite movies. Love how the movie is visually stunning. One of the best fantasy movies.

David Milaham · Post by **David Milaham** » 12 Jan 2024, 15:20

I think it sucked. The CGI was weird, and some of the characters were okay, but everything else is just dragged out and unnecessary. It shouldn't have been 3 movies.

João Ramos · Post by **João Ramos** » 13 Jan 2024, 08:48

Yes, it's an excellent trilogy. Much better than the series that Amazon tried to make (and failed miserably). The problem with those who don't like it is that they compare it to Peter Jackson's trilogy, and that's "cowardice."

David Milaham · Post by **David Milaham** » 01 Sep 2024, 13:33

I liked it, not necessarily the best, A couple of issues here and there, but characters, themes, and directing cinematography were great.

Blueberry Dragon · Post by **Blueberry Dragon** » 27 Sep 2024, 22:28

Graham Gill wrote: ↑15 Sep 2021, 03:48 I think that if you have read the book, the movie will be a disappointment, however if you have not yet read the book watching the movie will make the book better.

Thank you for that heads-up @Graham Gill. That series of books has been on my TBR forever and every time I pass my bookshelf, I feel guilt pangs. This is great news for me - that I should put off reading the book until I've watched the movie!!

Byambakhuyag Enkh-Undral · Post by **Byambakhuyag Enkh-Undral** » 13 Nov 2024, 04:22

I hadn't read the book yet but movie is quite appealing. It's like they created whole new, interesting world. Storyline is not simple so it was interesting movie to watch

Byambakhuyag Enkh-Undral · Post by **Byambakhuyag Enkh-Undral** » 13 Nov 2024, 04:24

I hadn't read the book yet but movie is quite appealing. It's like they created whole new, interesting world. Storyline is not simple so it was interesting movie to watch. After that i started LOTR and until then i never knew this was so interesting, adventuruos series

Karen Crumley · Post by **Karen Crumley** » 27 Nov 2024, 18:16

I personally love it. I know it received a lot of criticism from people who considered it to not be very cannon, but that doesn’t bother me. All book to movie adaptations have some changes. And none of the changes in the trilogy are anything I would consider offensive (to me personally).
For instance:
A lot of people disapproved of the inclusion of the character Tauriel, but I personally love her. 🩷 I was even her for Halloween this year.

Boniface Liwakala · Post by **Boniface Liwakala** » 27 Dec 2024, 05:48

I've not seen them in a long time but they were tolerable, albeit long. I'm yet to read the book to see if that would be better enjoyed.

Post by **Meghan Sica** » 31 Dec 2024, 06:31

I really enjoyed the movies! I felt so drawn in watching them. I have actually never read the books. I wanted to read them as soon as I watched the movies, but never really had the opportunity. They're still on my 'to read' list, and hopefully sometime soon I'll have the chance to compare them!