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Who else here was disappointed in the hobbit movies? I thought there was too much CGI and it strayed to much from the book. Reply if you think so too! :)

Jon R. I actually feel the opposite. The book was pretty vague and overly simple at times (it being for Children as they say) and the movies fleshed out ever…moreI actually feel the opposite. The book was pretty vague and overly simple at times (it being for Children as they say) and the movies fleshed out everything much more deeply. I also like how Peter used the appendices and incorporated them. CGI aside (that's the time we live in now when it comes to movies) the movies are a much more complete story. It actually stayed very close to the book, but just had more in them.(less)

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Raz O'Xane The fact that it's vague is what I actually enjoy. I don't need precise and thorough descriptions of everything that happens. ...more
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by J.R.R. Tolkien

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