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Newbie007 · 10 Dec 2012 at 12:33

Personal experiance has shown me to never ever pay attention to film reviews, if the film looks interesting (or the source material has you hooked) then go and see it. If you're sat on the fence then don't bother.

Take Skyfall, looked a bit meh to me, went and saw it and my intial impression was right, the film is average, best Bond? hell no.

Besides, it seems quite hip to 'hate' on the Hobbit in certain circles?

Wzd · 10 Dec 2012 at 12:34

Bassmansam said:
Anyone know where the London Premiere is ? I would have guessed Leciester Square but i can't see any info on it.

It's in the Odeon & Empire cinemas on Leicester Square: http://www.ctbf.co.uk/?page_id=2718

Owenb · 10 Dec 2012 at 13:39

It wouldn't surprise me if the film/s is somewhat of a let down, at least for fans of the LoTR trilogy. There just isn't enough gripping material in the Hobbit to fill 8-9 hours of screen time. On top of that the Hobbit is quite similar to the LoTR only aimed at a younger audience, and it's unlikely that many of us have gotten any younger in the last 10 years!

Secret_Window · 10 Dec 2012 at 15:31

I really loved LOTR, and I like the story of the Hobbit even if it is indeed a little more aimed at a younger audience. However the story will still be better than most screenplay writers could ever hope to write. As far as I'm concerned, it's going to be better than most other films made in this genre. Whether or not it tops LOTR remains to be determined, but overall it should one hell of an adventure.

KIA · 12 Dec 2012 at 17:40

Live premiere @ http://www.youtube.com/user/warnerbrosuktrailers/HobbitLivePremiere

NuggetUK · 12 Dec 2012 at 20:19

FutileBreadMachine said:
The dwarves seem to have been underdeveloped and just used for comedic value. What a shame.

Isn't that exactly how they were in the book though? They're just secondary characters. I remember cringing at all their rhyming names when I read it as a kid.

FutileBreadMachine · 12 Dec 2012 at 21:00

PvtJoker said:
Isn't that exactly how they were in the book though? They're just secondary characters. I remember cringing at all their rhyming names when I read it as a kid.

The dwarf names were taken from Norse mythology, he didn't just make them up to rhyme BTW

I haven't seen the movie yet, and although the story is far more light-hearted than TLOTR, it sounds like they just made them a bunch of clowns like Gimli.

NuggetUK · 12 Dec 2012 at 21:17

FutileBreadMachine said:
The dwarf names were taken from Norse mythology, he didn't just make them up to rhyme BTW

Tolkien in using something of mythological origin shocker! :eek:

FutileBreadMachine · 12 Dec 2012 at 21:18

PvtJoker said:
Tolkien in using something of mythological origin shocker!

Just sayin' bro!

Will21st · 12 Dec 2012 at 22:01

Fantastic,finely detailed Forbes review:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/markhug...jacksons-return-to-middle-earth-is-a-triumph/

Secret_Window · 12 Dec 2012 at 22:13

Will21st said:
Fantastic,finely detailed Forbes review:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/markhug...jacksons-return-to-middle-earth-is-a-triumph/

Good review. He raises some good points about some of the negative reviews being mostly from people who have made their minds up before seeing it and jumping on the bandwagon to slate it.

Will21st · 12 Dec 2012 at 22:18

Secret_Window said:
Good review. He raises some good points about some of the negative reviews being mostly from people who have made their minds up before seeing it and jumping on the bandwagon to slate it.

That was my impression ,too, and seems to be the de rigueur thing to do on the Internet.

Tummy · 12 Dec 2012 at 22:59

Going to see it tomorrow evening, tempted to go in the morning with a friend as I'm off work / Uni

Twice in one day! Hope the evening showing is in 48 frames (I didn't book the tickets)

Cryfreeman · 13 Dec 2012 at 12:02

Just got back from watching it, in my totally unbiased love LOTR films opinion the film was fantastic

FutileBreadMachine · 13 Dec 2012 at 12:25

Cryfreeman said:
Just got back from watching it, in my totally unbiased love LOTR films opinion the film was fantastic

48fps or 24?

Cryfreeman · 13 Dec 2012 at 12:36

FutileBreadMachine said:
48fps or 24?

24(ish

) as it was a showing here in Thailand

Enjoyed the film.... might even go again and maybe try a 2d showing if there is one.

FutileBreadMachine · 13 Dec 2012 at 12:38

Cryfreeman said:
24(ish ) as it was a showing here in Thailand

Enjoyed the film.... might even go again and maybe try a 2d showing if there is one.

Ah I see, just checking in case you could tell us about the 48fps experience. Think I will watch it in 24 anyway.

Cryfreeman · 13 Dec 2012 at 12:51

Not sure I can grab a 48fps showing over here, would be interested in trying it. Will take a look at some of the new screens in bkk to see if any 48fps showings are around. The film does feature a lot of panning and fast moving scenes so will be nice to see how smoothe they are with the increased fps

Brookert · 13 Dec 2012 at 14:42

Just seen it in 3d 48fps. Takes a bit to get used to, but the clarity is amazing. Loved the film, but did feel padded out a bit, could have done with half an hour shaved off to keep the pace up.

Why oh why do they insist on cgi Orcs and goblins, makes them look silly compared to the Lotr ones.

Secret_Window · 13 Dec 2012 at 17:28

Brookert said:
Just seen it in 3d 48fps. Takes a bit to get used to, but the clarity is amazing. Loved the film, but did feel padded out a bit, could have done with half an hour shaved off to keep the pace up.

Why oh why do they insist on cgi Orcs and goblins, makes them look silly compared to the Lotr ones.

CGI orcs? Damn. I would've thought they'd do a mix of human and cgi at least... Is this done similar to the CGI clone troopers in the Star Wars prequels?