The Hobbit

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Nathan J. @TribianiRamoray Nov 28 Rating: 7.3/10 A charming, nostalgic adaptation capturing the folky heart of Tolkien's novel. Highlights - Unique Visuals: Inspired by Arthur Rackham illustrations, with gritty, earthy character designs. - Legendary Voices: John Huston, Brother Theodore, and Richard Boone deliver standout performances. - Iconic Soundtrack: Folk-ballad theme "The Greatest Adventure" sets the tone. Criticisms - Fast Pacing: Short runtime rushes key plot points and omits some characters. - Outdated Animation: May feel stiff and limited by modern standards. Verdict A fascinating piece of animation history and love letter to Tolkien's work. Recommended for Tolkien fans, 70s animation enthusiasts, and families. See more Adam N Oct 3 This film has always been very dear to me. The detailed animation perfectly captures the cozy feel of the original book. Glenn Yarbrough's bard-like trill adds an extra layer to the experience. I am quite impressed as to how faithful the plot is, and while they removed some elements, the way the exclusions were executed is absolutely seamless. As for the voice acting, I cannot emphasize enough how perfect Orson Bean, John Huston, and Theodore Gottlieb were as Bilbo, Gandalf, and Gollum, respectively. Rankin/Bass has truly outdone themselves with this one. See more Zachary L @s0ckpuppet99 Sep 28 It is decent the only big gripe I have is how fast paced it was otherwise very ejoyable. See more Ben C Aug 21 One of my favorite childhood movies See more Ryan H @RyGuy Jul 29 A classic LOTR story told at a very fast pace through hymns and classic animation that didn't age well. See more Jul 14 A beautiful abridged depiction of a fantasy classic. The Rankin/Bass animated version of “The Hobbit” has a cozy mythical feel to it, that aligns perfectly with the source material. A majority of the credit goes to the Topcraft animators whose unique style of boldly intricate character designs combined with softly flowing backgrounds. Airing originally as a television special, content from the original novel had to be cut, but the filmmakers mostly made smart decisions about what to remove without dismissing the novel’s themes. While songs in fantasy books are notoriously boring for most readers, the adapted and original songs in this film work well and add to its child-friendly charm. See more Read all reviews

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