Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and respectable hobbit of the Shire, has his life turned upside down when the wizard Gandalf the Grey arrives at his door. Unbeknownst to Bilbo, Gandalf has selected him to join a company of thirteen dwarves led by the exiled King Thorin Oakenshield.
Their mission is a dangerous one: reclaim the Lonely Mountain and its vast treasure from the fearsome dragon, Smaug. Bilbo is recruited as their "burglar," a role he is fundamentally ill-equipped for—at least initially. Performance Highlights the hobbit 1
They are nearly eaten by three stone-trolls, saved only by Gandalf’s trickery and the morning sun. Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and respectable hobbit of
As the first chapter of Peter Jackson’s prequel trilogy to The Lord of the Rings , this film expands the lore of Middle-earth. While the source material was a children's book, the film adapts the story into an epic fantasy, connecting the light-hearted charm of the novel with the darker tones of the eventual War of the Ring. It serves as the origin story for the One Ring, explaining how it passed from Gollum to Bilbo. Bilbo is recruited as their "burglar," a role
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – A Return to Middle-earth
The first film of the Hobbit trilogy has a rough start that feels disjointed and takes its sweet time getting moving. It takes mor... Caleb Masters THE HOBBIT -- JRR TOLKIEN (Version 2003.01.12 - ieas-szeged.hu In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor y... ieas-szeged.hu Taglines - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) - IMDb From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends. One journey started it all. IMDb The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: Chapter 1 | Summary & Analysis - Study.com Chapter 1 introduces the Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, and explains the Hobbits' way of life. Then, Bilbo meets Gandalf, who invites him ... Study.com The Hobbit | - Classical Learning Resource Center “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Classical Learning Resource Center
While The Lord of the Rings was a high-stakes epic about the end of an age, The Hobbit began as a charming, whimsical children’s book. Balancing that lighter tone with the cinematic gravity fans expected was the film's greatest challenge. The Story: A Reluctant Hero Sets Forth