Went and saw it yesterday. I really enjoyed I. The effects and CGI were really good and I enjoyed the addition of leagolas. Was overall very pleased. Also the lady elf was really hot!

Anyone else seen the newest instalment of the hobbit?

Was better than #1 for sure. I made the mistake of seeing it in HFR(accidentally), didn't know this one was in HFR...

Doesn't come out here till the 26th.

I thought that it was suppose to be converted back to 24 frame per second? I like the extra storylines that peter Jackson has brought into the hobbit tale.

They are all original from the universe of you read the essays and things about the world of middle earth.

Oh I wasn't aware of that. So I'm guessing the simarillion? I think that's the only book I never read. I believe it is the back story to middle earth? Or are there other pieces Tolkien wrote as well?

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Was good, but i prefer the first one. But i have to admit that the river rafting barrel chase was sooo awesome! :D.

So many parts that I absolutely loved! The exchange and chase between Bilbo and smaug is obviously one of the best. River rafting battle was awesome. Also I like how they brought saruman into the story a bit more than the book.