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Old 12-10-2012, 08:15 PM   #361
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Going tomorrow night and i think it's in this HFR 3D format. Guess this is one time where being in nz is actually advantageous as far as movie release dates go. Cos' i assure you it aint an advantage 99.9 percent of the time.
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Going to the advance screening tonight. Can't wait!
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Old 12-12-2012, 11:47 AM   #363
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Plus isn't The Hobbit going to make a lot more because of the higher FPS showing and tickets being more expensive?

I still think they'll hit close to $200 million.
You might want to re-think that.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...king-70-400775

None of the other movies came even close to setting any opening records. I really don't know how you justify such high expectations. This movie will make a lot of money, but alas, The Avengers it isn't.

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Old 12-12-2012, 01:37 PM   #364
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Got my tickets booked and fresh off a re read of this classic story, ready to rock and roll.

Three hours of fresh Tokien based footage...

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just watched it, awesome, recaptures the LOTR feeling, it feels like the same world, same fantasy realm, same characters, despite the 10 year gap.

Does a good job of adding to the story to help interweave the hobbit with LOTR. Strated a little from source material, but to me it was in a good way.

the 48FPS and 3d was done well, nothing in your face, just a better cleaner richer image.
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Old 12-12-2012, 05:52 PM   #366
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Not sure that I'd recommend the HFR. I think as has been said, some people will like it and others not. Next time I'd like to see it in 2D and will try to see the second and third parts in that format as well. Not really much of a spoiler, but
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just watched it, awesome, recaptures the LOTR feeling, it feels like the same world, same fantasy realm, same characters, despite the 10 year gap.

Does a good job of adding to the story to help interweave the hobbit with LOTR. Strated a little from source material, but to me it was in a good way.

the 48FPS and 3d was done well, nothing in your face, just a better cleaner richer image.

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Old 12-13-2012, 10:49 AM   #368
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just watched it, awesome, recaptures the LOTR feeling, it feels like the same world, same fantasy realm, same characters, despite the 10 year gap.

Does a good job of adding to the story to help interweave the hobbit with LOTR. Strated a little from source material, but to me it was in a good way.
Yeah that was pretty much my feeling. I mean more people are going to start seeing it soon, definitely looking forward to the reactions. There were some things, can think of one scene in particular, that didn't really sit with me, but as as a whole piece, loved it. Can't shake the feeling that it reminded me of the pure fantasy films of the 80s or even 70s. It has that sort of reckless fantasy abandon.

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My excitement for this movie is reaching rock bottom.
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I am excited! I think the movie is going to be great.

One of my biggest complaints about movies is that they aren't long enough on average. A lot of movies cut out important storytelling because they are terrified that audiences can't sit still for more than 90-120 minutes.

Probably the best example of that was Kingdom of Heaven which was a decent movie in theatres (144 minutes). Problem? They cut out 50 minutes and a MAJOR CHARACTER. Ridley Scott was furious that the studio would not let him release his version of the movie. They cut it down despite his extreme misgivings.

Kingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut is 192 minutes long and is a great movie. The difference between this and the theatrical release is night and day. Coincidentally, it is hard to find the theatrical release on DVD/Blu-Ray because the Director's Cut, as a film, is so superior.

So, after that rant, I am 100% certain I will not have issues with the pacing/length of The Hobbit. I'm sure it will be an awesome film.

Go to the washroom before the movie, stock up on snacks, and immerse yourself in Middle Earth for 169 minutes. Then start looking forward to parts 2 (Dec. 13, 2013) and 3 (July 18, 2014)!
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$13 million made for Midnight showings:

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/12/1...ht-box-office/
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Old 12-14-2012, 06:34 PM   #375
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I have to agree with some of the points the critics are making, while it was still very good compared to what we see in theaters these days, it didn't come close to matching the LotR trilogy. I would give it three and a half stars out of five.

I'll get more into detail later.
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I enjoyed my experience last night. I'm a firm believer in 48 FPS now. I'm torn on all the additional content. They're really mucking about with the timeline in terms of content from Unfinished Tales etc. But when you think about the LotR trilogy, they mucked about a lot in those films too. Aragorn not getting Andúril until RotK? If I got over that, I can get over this.


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the 48FPS and 3d was done well, nothing in your face, just a better cleaner richer image.
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Not sure that I'd recommend the HFR. I think as has been said, some people will like it and others not.
Are people actually seeing it in HFR? While it was filmed at 48fps, only about 1,000 or the 25,000 screens that will be showing the Hobbit have the technology to display it at 48fps [Link]. The rest will show it at the traditional speed.

Edit: A list of 48fps equipped theaters:

Alberta:

Calgary: Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum Cinemas
Calgary: Empire Theatres Shawnessy
Calgary: Scotiabank Theatre Chinook & IMAX
Edmonton: Cineplex Odeon North Edmonton Cinemas
Edmonton: Cineplex Odeon South Edmonton Cinemas
Edmonton: Cineplex Odeon Windermere and VIP Cinemas
Edmonton: Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton
Rocky View: SilverCity CrossIron Mills Cinemas & XSCAPE Entertainment Centre

British Columbia:

Burnaby: SilverCity Metropolis Cinemas
Chilliwack: Galaxy Cinemas Chilliwack
Coquitlam: SilverCity Coquitlam and VIP Cinemas
Langford: Cineplex Odeon Westshore Cinema
Langley: Colossus Langley Cinemas
Richmond: SilverCity Riverport Cinemas
Vancouver: Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
West Kelowna: Landmark 8
West Kelowna: Xtreme Theatre

Manitoba

Winnipeg: Silvercity 10 St. Vital

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I enjoyed my experience last night. I'm a firm believer in 48 FPS now. I'm torn on all the additional content. They're really mucking about with the timeline in terms of content from Unfinished Tales etc. But when you think about the LotR trilogy, they mucked about a lot in those films too. Aragorn not getting Andúril until RotK? If I got over that, I can get over this.


My girlfriend the Tolkien purist had issues. But she got over it.
I wish they would make up for snubbing Tom Bombadil and Goldberry in TFOTR.
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Just incredible. Amazing. 10/10.

I absolutely loved the movie. I had an overwhelming sense of awe throughout large parts of it. I really liked the HFR and 3D. I saw the movie in 3D HFR IMAX and I strongly recommend the experience. The movie DEFINITELY was not too long and was certainly not boring if you like Middle Earth.

Peter Jackson has done it again!
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