Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) by Doci D — 01 Jan 2019

Great movie! Martin Freeman's portrayal of Bilbo is amazing. Great action, thrills, and effects. I love it!

This review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) was written by Doci D on 01 January 2019.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has generally received positive reviews.

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