just came bck from cinema..
watched 3D.. awesome!~

looking forward for the nex episode.. damn 2013

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Added on December 14, 2012, 5:41 pmwhy did they censor that?
The first 9 mins.. gt anything wrong meh?

This post has been edited by Gmruleme: Dec 14 2012, 05:41 PM

Sh*t happens. It's not all that bad. Heck, didn't expect to have the 9-minute preview anyways. Got my hopes up and then back down again.

I blamed both parties, but I blamed more to censorship board. Because this is not the first time they doing this, they always announce in the very last minute. I'm very sure TGV get the green light early on, but last minute get red light from the censor board. I remember the movie Drive starring Ryan Rosling, everything is okay, and this movie even showing in special premiere, but who will thought that, after the premiere this movie is banned. Funny right... So who to blame? No doubt censor board.....
So I think is very normal for our local censor board, anytime they can ban you. If they not like you, I think they will ban the whole movie, no showing for Star Trek Into Darkness...

You blow meh......

Yeah, I agree with you. Not many people understand this.

enjoyed it immensely.4/5

I love it. I wouldn't expect how they managed to put a lot of plot inside this movie.

Surprised with Radagast. Well done peter jackson

I give it 4 out of 5

Yeah but the movie is practically the same thing with LOTR. Starts off at the Hobbit place with Gandalf, got into a journey and most likely gonna end predictably. There is no surprise but still decently entertaining although it's dragged up quite a bit.

Guys, need your opinion, Imax sunway or 1 u, which is better?

Try new thing, so go for 1U

Can someone put up a sticky on where we can watch the movie in 48fps?

TGV


GSC got only two places showing hfr 3D if I'm not mistaken, the gardens and pavilion

really super enjoyed it yesterday...the song is one of the best for movie...

hey guys. im selling 2 tickets for THE HOBBIT tonight at 9.15 in paradigm mall. d row, right side ,9,10 if im not mistaken.

Watched 2D version at MBO KSL City, Johor.

Well, the picture judder a lot during the front landscape scene where camera pan around quickly showing the landscape and also some CGI scene.

Although is digital format but 24fps really do judder a lot in fast moving panning scene.

Will watch again in HFR 3D ver to experience the difference.

I've finally watched it yesterday night and man I love it!!

Yeah...same thing. To put it on screen is another thing.

Of course it started of with he Hobbits....the movie title is that!
Which is the draggy part? i think PJ chosen the scenes pretty well and everything is essential to the understanding of the plot

Kinda boring for me...because the whole story is like expected already

But i like the first part about the history of dwarf in the begining, kinda like momment the prince carry piece of oak as a shield, fighting the pale creature.

What i like most about lord of the ring, is the scenary....kinda feel like, ahh....what if i live in such place

apparently if you look back to "the fellowship of the ring" . bilbo have mention the trolls talking within themself and tell the story to the children during bilbo birthday party and it happens in The Hobbit..

small details matter.. haha !

This post has been edited by tommyfai: Dec 15 2012, 10:07 PM

There's nothing new offer in this prequel... I even almost slept in one of the fight scenes in the cinema hall...

Just got back from the movie, TGV IMAX 3D.

The Cinema
I wanted to improve on my IMAX experience. I somehow managed to once again not get middle seats. I was going for 'center, center', but got 'left, center' instead. The screen was so huge, that I had to stretch my eyes to the right when there was something of interest on the right side. This was my fault as I should have booked earlier. The mountain fighting sequence was spectacular on IMAX.

Unfortunately, I noticed a significant amount of 'blurriness' and 'shakiness' to the film. I am not quite sure if it was due to me seated a bit too close or should have sat a row or two behind. There was plenty of noticeable pixelation on-screen, right from the beginning, this was a bit of a downer for me. Maybe third times a charm in the future.

The 3D Value
It was present and there was quite a number of in-your-face moments... some of which even made me blink as the object felt like it was really being hurled at me. The mountain fighting sequence is worthy of being mentioned again. Peter Jackson's first 3D film and it didn't disappoint in the 3D department.

The Film
I went in knowing this is NOT LOTR Trilogy, it was more of a prequel, thus didn't get my hopes too high. In the end, I absolutely loved the film. It started out pretty slowly but quickly kicked into gear. The 'flashback' sequences were not entirely necessary but die hard LOTR fans would appreciate it like crazy. It was amazing to see Elijah Wood as Frodo, felt like I stepped into a time machine. The Shire looked breathtaking as before. Overall, the story was worth it and the feeling of an exciting and perilous adventure was there just like the LOTR trilogy. In other words, yes indeed "The Hobbit" managed to capture that same excitement as the trilogy. This was something I was concerned about as the film could have easily gotten 'lost' what with the years gone by and perhaps PJ not having a golden touch as it was previously ("The Lovely Bones" wasn't particular great). Ahh... it was indeed, an adventure.

The Cast
To be honest, I barely know any of the actors who played the dwarves. Can't really remember the dwarves names except for a few. Once more, felt like stepping into a time machine when I saw Galadriel, Lord Elrond, hey, Gandalf of course! Ian McKellen looks really old (and not just Gandalf old). The cast was brilliant and overall, they delivered the goods. Great job on the casting. The dwarves were loud, nasty and downright rough playing bunch of 'laddies'(??).

The Visual Effects
Really worth the wait to see Gollum... gosh, I was telling myself look at Gollum, the nuances of Andy Serkis' expression captured milimetre perfectly. Time really has done well to improve on the visual effects, and Middle-Earth looked incredible. I believe by the standards that was in the film, it could be nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Oscars.

Final Verdict
It was worth the wait. LOTR fans rejoice. If you have seen the LOTR Trilogy and liked it (and why wouldn't you), this is one unmissable film. I cannot believe I have to wait a year to see part two, and then another year for part three.
Peter Jackson, you didn't let me down.

8.5/10

+ Worthy adventure that meets expectations
+ Stunning visual effects, Gollum never looked so real!
+ Brilliant cast
+ Awesome Howard Shore music score and right on cue on... 'precious' moments
+ 3D was worth it
- Pacing is somewhat of an issue, could have been put through another round of editing/trimming of the fats
- Action sequences can get confusing and...
- ...Overwhelmingly long
- IMAX bluriness and pixelation issues
- Hey, where is Evangeline Lily?