The Hobbit said:
It was more of a side reference and another reason for them to seek shelter in the book, though the rain was the primary reason for them entering the cave.
And your quote is music to my ears, but it only serves to reinforce the notion that all most every event in the book has been exaggerated to make an exciting movie while destroying the tone of the original story. I find myself holding The Hobbit to a different artistic standard than I did for LOTR. I consider it more of a jewel, than an epic adventure, although it does have an epic nature. I'll be renting the next two parts of The Hobbit and rereading the book to refresh the pleasure that's been temporarily lost. 
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Having read the book, along with LOTR many times, I don't mind LOTR lore, however I'll remind you we are enjoying a story, not an encyclopedia.
After recently re-watching the Hobbit, I've started re-reading the Hobbit book for the ump-teenth time. And if you are a Hobbit book affectionado , starting with the first two chapters, it's easy to see how badly the movie strays from the character of the book. It really is a shame. I don't plan on pointing out every offense, but...
Chapter One- Unexpected Party: There was no frantic juggling of china and silverware by dwarves.
Chapter Two- Roast Mutton: There was no big fight between the dwarves and the trolls. Only one put up a brief fight and that was Thorin before he had a bag popped over his head.
Despite this, there is no way I'll be able to avoid seeing the second installment, the Desolation of Smaug, when it comes out on DVD.
One task I put in front me was that reading the book prior to the releasing the movie and while that was a great read, it did highlight the differences. Overall though I think the movie was mostly accurate to the book
We share the same sentiments I think, but I found the first chapter and its much lighter and welcoming tone (partly even remotely humorous) to be rather entertaining and hence quite in spirit of the book. It's mostly the second part with nonstop über-action and lengthy rollercoaster fights that distracted me. I was quite surprised that they didn't cut the riddle part with Bilbo and Gollum down to 50s, though.
I mentioned it because my hackles are up in general regarding this adrenaline spiked movie, so the acrobatic juggling of dishes is just another example of where almost everything has been exaggerated x2-10. Why did PJ think the audience needed to see this to get through that scene? Oh, no, we can't just have a meeting with pushy dwarves and an indignant hobbit, we need action!
I agree!
The first time I watched the movie, I did not get alarmed until the Stone Giant scene where the party got within a hair of being smashed to bits or falling to their deaths off of rolling mountain sides.
In actuality, (wiki ref) while crossing the mountains, storms picked up and:
There was no direct threat to the party.
I agree!
The first time I watched the movie, I did not get alarmed until the Stone Giant scene where the party got within a hair of being smashed to bits or falling to their deaths off of rolling mountain sides.
In actuality, (wiki ref) while crossing the mountains, storms picked up and:
There was no direct threat to the party.
(kidding) Ive been able to accept many of the inconsistencies of the X-Men movies because most (but not all) of them have been good. I have another example where the cinematic version of a story has been destroyed by the producers: True Blood.... I hate where they took it as compared to the books.
Spoiler- This Post Assumes you have read The Hobbit. Venture forth at your own risk.
So as part of speculation I'm wondering where the second Hobbit movie will end? If I assume based on previews, it is up to the dragon in the mountain, but before the dragon is slain, otherwise how much could be left for the 3rd movie? Who's with me?
Thanks for posting.
Fully agreed, except that I think to recall that the book shew the dwarfes as relentless guests and dangerous threat to Bilbo's pantry. Feasting all night long but being overtly (and surprisingly) precise regarding the dish washing and cleansing afterwards.
That scene wasn't heart warming, but compared to the rest almost the best imho..
Agreed upon the Stone Giants crap scene.
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I'm all most finished with the Hobbit. It's a sad reflection that I had specifically forgot the exact details of how the Smaug died. I knew a man killed him but I had forgotten that it was Bilbo who had noticed the bare spot, unprotected by gems on Smaug's chest, that it was a thrush who overheard his story to the dwarves and relayed the message to the right person, Bard, the bowman from Dale while his town was under attack.
So as part of speculation I'm wondering where the second Hobbit movie will end? If I assume based on previews, it is up to the dragon in the mountain, but before the dragon is slain, otherwise how much could be left for the 3rd movie? Who's with me?
