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The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey
Directed by Peter Jackson
Produced by Peter Jackson, Carolynne Cunningham, Zane Weiner, Fran Walsh
Screenplay by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro
Based on The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis
Music by Howard Shore
Cinematography: Andrew Lesnie
Edited by Jabez Olssen
Production company: New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, WingNut Films
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Copyright: 2012
ASIN: B00BEZTMFY
Summary: Bilbo Baggins is a Hobbit from The Shire. He is visited by a rambunctious group of Dwarves who seek him to join their quest to reclaim their gold from the Lonely Mountain. The wizard Gandalf coerces Bilbo to be their robber in the band of adventurers and they set off on an exciting journey, most unusual for a Hobbit. This is the first of three installments in the film adaptation of the book The Hobbit.
Critical Analysis: Peter Jackson created an elaborate cinematic world of Middle Earth to bring JRR Tolkien's world to life. The Hollywood Reporter says, "Jackson and his colleagues have created a purist's delight,"(2012 McCarthy). This movie is just a beautiful fantasy for audiences of all ages, but lends a special place for the beauty of Middle Earth. The scenes inside Bilbo's home draw the viewers in like they are a part of the action themselves. Watching this is a special treat for fantasy lovers.
Annotation: Join Bilbo Baggins as he embarks on a journey unlike any a Hobbit has ever taken with a motley assortment of companions. The adventure, excitement, and fear are overcome by friendship and honor.
About the director: Born on October 31, 1961, in New Zeland, Peter Jackson started his prolific career at the young age of 8, creating short films with a 8-mm movie camera. Without any formal training, Jackson has directed a number of successful films ranging across all genres. He is most well-known for his film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy, which has won numerous awards. He stayed with the Tolkien fantasy brand when The Hobbit film series was released.
retrieved from http://www.biography.com/people/peter-jackson-37009 on 8/5/2015
Genre: Film, Fantasy
Curriculum Ties: Literature
Interest Age: 13+
Challenge Issues: The library's policy for material's selection supports the addition of this film to our collection.
Reason Chosen for Collection: This movie is based on the seminal fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien of the same name.
Citations:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie/hobbit-an-unexpected-journey/review/397416 retrieved: 7/31/2015
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/?ref_=nv_sr_3 retrieved: 7/31/2015
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