The Hobbit: An: Unexpected Journey (2012)2012

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Movie Report: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) Directed by , The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the first installment of a three-part film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1937 novel. Released in December 2012, it marked a return to Middle-earth nearly a decade after the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. 1. Movie Synopsis & Plot The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)2012

The story follows (Martin Freeman), a home-loving hobbit who is recruited by the wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) to join a company of thirteen dwarves. Led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), their quest is to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug . New Line Cinema