The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Released on Wed, December 12, 2012
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' introduces us to Bilbo Baggins, a creature of comfort and routine nestled in the Shire. His days are filled with simple pleasures and a predictable schedule, a life he cherishes above all else. Little does he know, his tranquil existence is about to be completely upended.
The tranquility Bilbo holds dear is shattered by the arrival of Gandalf the Grey, a wizard of considerable power and reputation. Gandalf, with his knowing smile and penchant for adventure, sees something special in the unassuming hobbit, a spark of courage perhaps hidden beneath layers of domesticity.
Accompanying Gandalf are thirteen dwarves, a boisterous and determined company led by Thorin Oakenshield, the rightful heir to a lost kingdom. This band of warriors, each with their own distinct personality and skills, has a singular goal: to reclaim their ancestral home, Erebor, from a formidable foe.
Erebor, a mountain fortress of immense wealth and strategic importance, has been usurped by Smaug, a fearsome dragon whose greed and power are legendary. The dwarves seek to take back what is rightfully theirs, a task that seems almost impossible given the dragon's might.
Bilbo, initially reluctant and bewildered, finds himself drawn into this grand undertaking. The dwarves, led by Thorin, are desperate for a burglar, someone small and stealthy enough to infiltrate the mountain and aid in their quest. Gandalf believes Bilbo is the key to their success, and so he reluctantly agrees to join them.
Thus begins Bilbo's unexpected journey, a transformative experience that will test his courage, challenge his preconceived notions about the world, and ultimately reveal the hero within. He leaves behind the safety and predictability of his hobbit hole to embark on a perilous adventure, forever altering the course of his life and the fate of Middle-earth.
Richard Armitage
as Thorin Oakenshield
James Nesbitt
as Bofur
Ken Stott
as Balin
Sylvester McCoy
as Radagast the Brown
Barry Humphries
as The Great Goblin
Dean Ou0027Gorman
as Fili