The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Pre-Release Discussion) - Page 26

quote Euphoric

I think someone needs a tissue.

More like a cup of concrete, so that he can harden the *bleep* up.

My favourite chapter in the book was "Riddles in the Dark". I thought it was very clever and used the whole "Box without hinges" riddle all the time xD

I really need to read the book again before the movie comes out ^^

TheOneRing.net reveals First Look at Thorin Oakenshield




As a young Dwarf prince, Thorin witnessed the destruction and terror wrought when a great fire-breathing Dragon attacked the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. After slaughtering many of Thorin’s kin, the great serpent, Smaug, entered The Lonely Mountain and took possession of its vast store of gold and jewels. No-one came to the aid of the surviving Dwarves, and thus, a once proud and noble race was forced into exile. Through long years of hardship, Thorin grew to be a strong and fearless fighter and revered leader. In his heart a fierce desire grew; a desire to reclaim his homeland and destroy the beast that had brought such misery upon his people. So when fate offers him an unusual ally, he seizes the chance for revenge.

lol, Thorin totally looks like a Klingon. Orcrist looks awesome though.

quote Shinobi_razor

lol, Thorin totally looks like a Klingon.

Lmao he DOES. Kept wondering why he looked so, odd, but couldn't pinpoint it.

Here are all the Dwarves:



Seeing them all grouped together in the pic really makes me hyped to see this film more than ever. Really couldn't get that sense with the individual group shots, but together they look just even more badass.

This will be the very first film I'll have seen AFTER having read the book. I'm so excited to see how they do it and extremely happy that Jackson is directing. However they use the characters who weren't in the book (Frodo, Legolas etc.) I think I'll enjoy them for the nostalgia, but I hope they're not shoehorned in for the sake of it.

I think Martin Freeman is a great choice for Bilbo, too.

I hope the Spiders of Mirkwood turn out more action kicking than Shelob was on ROTK.

I don't see why 48fps would make it feel less realistic, It should look fantastic.