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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012): Film vs Book
Film · 2012 · Directed by Peter Jackson · Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage
About the film
A reluctant hobbit joins a company of dwarves to win back a lost mountain home.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookOne short children's book is stretched across three films, and a lot of new material from other writings is added. The book is lighter and quicker.
Read or watch first?
Read the book first for its charm; it takes an afternoon or two.
What the book gives you
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
A cheerful, imaginative adventure with dwarves, riddles and a dragon's hoard. It is the perfect doorway to Middle-earth and a story that feels like home.
Who will like it: Readers of every age who love adventure, dragons and a cozy hero who finds his courage.