To me, when reading The Hobbit the dwarves often came across as a list of names rather than characters I should be invested in. This movie gave each dwarf a unique attitude and personality, adding much to the spirit of the journey and expanding upon the ways of the Dwarves in ways unseen in previous films. Bilbo is also skillfully portrayed, demonstrating the perfect blend of caution and determination that allow the viewer to empathize with this man longing for the comforts of home.
This movie did have a version with increased frame rate. While this seemed to garner mixed reviews by many, I personally think the visuals were stunning in both versions of the film. Other complaints may be that the movie was too long, that it kept in extraneous information and is still releasing two more parts. While this pleases many Lord of the Rings fans (particularly those that have the extended releases of the films) I can see why the lengthy production for The Hobbit might seem tedious and manipulative. To this, I can only say that Tolkien spent much of his life crafting an intricate world, complete with its own language and personality. He was one of the builders of high fantasy. He created maps and family trees and stuffed appendices full of information for people to glean more into the world of Middle Earth. Honestly, I wonder if three movies will be enough.
The Hobbit trailer is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0k3kHtyoqc
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