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 .
Along the way, they face Goblins, Orcs, and Wargs, but the most pivotal moment occurs when Bilbo encounters the creature (Andy Serkis) in dark tunnels and gains possession of a "precious" gold ring that will eventually decide the fate of Middle-earth. 2. Core Production Details Director: Peter Jackson. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)2012
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 story follows (Martin Freeman), a home-loving hobbit
Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro. Release Dates: New Zealand: December 12, 2012. United States: December 14, 2012. Tolkien’s 1937 novel