tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post2557321896957269520..comments2024-03-28T03:17:34.514-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Book & Movie Review: The Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-43707881528669815382014-11-28T01:22:09.295-05:002014-11-28T01:22:09.295-05:00My favorite ivy league movies are Love story and t...My favorite <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-ivy-league-schools/ranker-film" rel="nofollow">ivy league movies</a> are Love story and the social networking. These are amazing movies and “Love story” is a romantic movie. Social networking is based on fonder of social website and their principles. I love to watch these movies any time.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14738981846198788783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-77273094841253881542013-04-09T09:48:19.447-04:002013-04-09T09:48:19.447-04:00Whoops, looks like I'm reading The Hobbit firs...Whoops, looks like I'm reading The Hobbit first, after two people told me to do so. Should've read this review first :D<br /><br />Anyway, this is a great review, and I think I like your movie review even better. It shows how much more enthusiastic you were about the movie than the film, and I have to agree. I'm not that far into the book but I read it a couple years ago, and the dwarves don't have their own identities. I can never keep them apart, but in my mind I see the movie characters and that helps.<br /><br />Nevertheless, the book is a children's book and I love the simple humour it uses :) it reminds me a little bit of Roald Dahl.Ingehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06733446881548874738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-57645779434353727412013-01-27T16:29:43.031-05:002013-01-27T16:29:43.031-05:00I read The Hobbit when I was 8 and completely love...I read The Hobbit when I was 8 and completely loved it which led me to read LOTR and the other writings of JRR Tolkien. I have not revisted the Hobbit book in adulthood but must say it sure was amazing when I first read it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-75577151530737274812012-12-29T11:22:46.211-05:002012-12-29T11:22:46.211-05:00Great review...even if I'm a tremendous fan of...Great review...even if I'm a tremendous fan of The Hobbit and have been since my mom read it to me when I was in kindergarten! (Are you *sure* you didn't like it??) Anyway, I loved the movie too. I thought they had handled it very very well, and those three hours passed in a snap. Can't wait for the next one. :)Cassie @ Knowsprosehttp://knowsprose.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-35581464213771431282012-12-28T12:18:21.997-05:002012-12-28T12:18:21.997-05:00Oh I love The Hobbit! I love it for its simplicity...Oh I love The Hobbit! I love it for its simplicity and the fact that it is a middle grade novel. I recently re-read it (after reading it as a young person actually in the middle grades) and was fortunate to read it alongside my 9-year-old, Greta. Perhaps this has put on my rosy-shaded glasses for the book, but I remember loving it before then. HOWEVER, I am a very gullible reader and have always enjoyed Elevensies. I haven't seen the movie yet and for some reason, I don't really feel like I want to rush out and see it. I think it is maybe that it is broken up into three movies and the book isn't that long, so my mind wants to rationalize that there is NO WAY the movie can stay true to the book so therefore I CAN'T POSSIBLY enjoy it. But I don't know. <br /><br />I AM curious, however, at what point of the book the movie ends. Like, where does it cut off so the next movie will begin? Or am I just wrong about the movie in general? I am under the impression they've made the relatively short Hobbit book into three full-length Peter Jackson movies.<br /><br />But, yeah, I absolutely adore The Hobbit and LoTR. Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-52359710133118905442012-12-27T21:20:22.695-05:002012-12-27T21:20:22.695-05:00I love everything that you're sharing with us,...I love everything that you're sharing with us, Keertana! To me, The Hobbit is more like chamber music while The Lord of the Rings is kind of like a symphony orchestra. So, while The Hobbit may not seem to be as flavorful or exciting, it still carries its own charm. I haven't watched the movie yet but I think I definitely will :)Henrietta @ Leisure Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923185503681492201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-67405122010060399332012-12-27T21:03:40.957-05:002012-12-27T21:03:40.957-05:00I haven't read any of Tolkien's novels but...I haven't read any of Tolkien's novels but I've watched the Lord of the Rings movies and loved them. I usually watch them every year or so :) It's why I'm really excited about watching The Hobbit. So, it's good to know that you thought the movie was worthy of 5 stars.<br /><br />Hope you had a happy holidays, Keertana! A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-9877234743943565882012-12-27T20:10:10.094-05:002012-12-27T20:10:10.094-05:00I definitely feel like I can understand where you&...I definitely feel like I can understand where you're coming from on your thoughts about both the book and film. There are troubling aspects in the book, although I personally don't consider it to be dull. It's far simpler than The Lord of the Rings, but, when taking into consideration the intended audience and the fact that this book represented Tolkien's first exploration into Middle-earth, I think it works well. I did enjoy the film as well and for the most part approved of the changes made to the book, but not all. It became more epic for the big screen, but I wonder if it lost some of the sense of what The Hobbit is truly about in doing so. I plan on posting a film review as well, but I want to see the movie at least once more before attempting to do so!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-70292607804894467932012-12-27T13:04:28.697-05:002012-12-27T13:04:28.697-05:00I must admit I read The Hobbit when I was fifteen ...I must admit I read The Hobbit when I was fifteen and at the time I loved it...never as much as LOTR but I liked it...I though about rereading it before seeing the movie but my time didn't allowed it. But somehow I'm happy for it, cause I want to remember the Hobbit as something interesting. I highly doubt I'd like it so much today. But needless to say the movie was AMAZING! I loved everything form the character to the effects! :) Great reviews :) Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-4242640078312032142012-12-27T10:33:31.083-05:002012-12-27T10:33:31.083-05:00I read the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but I have n...I read the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but I have not read The Hobbit. I think I'll stick with not reading it and go see the movie instead! I LOVED (okay, maybe OBSESSED over is more accurate) the LoTR movies, and I'm dying for another piece of Peter Jackson's brilliance. So glad to know you loved it Keertana!<br /><br />Happy Holidays:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-65309682370448462792012-12-26T21:29:39.896-05:002012-12-26T21:29:39.896-05:00I want to argue that the movie and the novel worke...I want to argue that the movie and the novel worked in the same themes, feelings, and character growth. Because when I watched the movie all the things I felt while reading the book surged. But, instead I'm mentally lifting a finger and opening my mouth in protest only to close my mouth again because I can't be sure I'm remembering right. I read this book FIVE YEARS AGO.<br /><br />So. Moral of the story. There's only one thing left to do. Reread the copy I borrowed from the library to make my point. So I will do that. <br /><br />BUT I'M SO GLAD YOU LOVED THE MOVIE. I will be back. Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998824096375362353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-51027372856671953262012-12-26T18:31:21.189-05:002012-12-26T18:31:21.189-05:00See, this is where I went wrong. I started reading...See, this is where I went wrong. I started reading The Hobbit years ago and got about half way through, felt bored out of my brains and abandoned the Tolkien as an author, so it's clear that I need to try Lord of the Rings and not just give up on the guy if you say The Hobbit isn't nearly as good.<br /><br />Still, I will be going to watch the film (hopefully) as soon as I can, so I'm very pleased to hear you enjoyed it so much more and I know half the storyline, so hopefully I'll gather most of what's going off since it's so long since I watched TLotR that I fear all characters names and places will long ago have gone from my head. <br /><br />Lovely reviews as always! :) Livvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441931016080817720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-35648196241453212932012-12-26T18:28:51.473-05:002012-12-26T18:28:51.473-05:00I am sure I read The Hobbit as a child but unlike ...I am sure I read The Hobbit as a child but unlike the LOTR books, I don't have much memory of it, maybe that's because I found it boring too? <br /><br />In any case, I am always surprised when a film is as good or better than a book - it doesn't happen often, but when it does it's fantastic! I wasn't planning on seeing The Hobbit, but you can convinced me!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-7973203819624787582012-12-26T15:38:32.835-05:002012-12-26T15:38:32.835-05:00I am SUCH a picky kid; I really don't enjoy re...I am SUCH a picky kid; I really don't enjoy reading classical books, therefore I haven't read Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit yet. Actually, I think one of my elementary school teachers read part of The Hobbit to us, but I don't believe we ever finished it. I remember watching the old movie, though, and also recall that I was unimpressed. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy The Hobbit that much Keertana! It definitely seems like you have valid reasoning, since nothing sounds developed. <br /><br />But I'm so glad that the movie is fantastic! I've only heard gushing things about it, and can't wait to see it for myself. It definitely seems as if Peter Jackson blew some life into the characters and setting of the Hobbit. I can't wait to see it for myself!<br /><br />Lovely reviews as always Keertana. <3Aneeqahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352395407424623520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-3513582890226599642012-12-26T14:30:13.926-05:002012-12-26T14:30:13.926-05:00I am the total opposite of you Keertana, I devoure...I am the total opposite of you Keertana, I devoured The Hobbit when I was younger in a few days, but just couldn't get through the Lord of the Rings books. I think this is totally my fault though, as I watched all three films, and I can never get back to a book afterwards, I found it to be too descriptive. But yay for enjoying The Hobbit film, my friends really had mixed reviews for it, so I was unsure about watching it, but you've got me super excited about it once more! Brilliant reviews Keertana :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-85675920539151613642012-12-26T04:01:51.062-05:002012-12-26T04:01:51.062-05:00Too bad you didn't like it! I loved it. I star...Too bad you didn't like it! I loved it. I started it 3 times before this summer and never finished it, but for some reason I inhaled it this year. At first it was nothing serious, a bit childish, but after you plow through that it gets pretty interesting. <br />I am going to see the movie tonight, I cannot wait! Although 3 hrs in the theater might be a bit too much. Ulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347043469153303773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-56670316083709540812012-12-26T00:41:21.143-05:002012-12-26T00:41:21.143-05:00I have not read The Hobbit. I think I tried once a...I have not read The Hobbit. I think I tried once as a teen and got bored. I am listening to it on audio but I'm not loving it, which is weird since its full cast. <br />I am WAY excited to see the movie though! I'm hoping we can go this weekend. I'm so glad it wasn't a disappointment! Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-91177999208132351832012-12-26T00:10:14.563-05:002012-12-26T00:10:14.563-05:00Confessions: I have not read The Hobbit or Lord of...Confessions: I have not read The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings BUT now that I've been warned, I will read LoTR first! <br /><br />While the book sounds...okay, I am SO excited to see the movie (when ever I can; maybe that and Les Mes together!) I LOVE LoTR that Jackson did and I am just super excited. Plus, I've heard Martin IS Bilbo so you know, excellent acting! Also: the always amazing Richard Armitage plays Thorin so I'm going to need to see it (even though he's a dwarf with a beard!) <br /><br />Great review of both the book and movie girl! Kailia Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383497393902710220noreply@blogger.com