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the Hobbit trilogy dramatically unfolds from the get-go as a group of dwarves gather at the home of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) photography made a major difference to the presentation. From the opening scenes at The Shire, the beautiful landscapes are razor-sharp, the green Another matter worth discussing is the frame-rate. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is presented in traditional 24 fps and does
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The sequence with Beorn involves Gandalf breaking the news to him that he has uninvited houseguests, that just happen to be Dwarves, followed by each introducing themselves (much to his dismay). The extended Mirkwood sequence follows the group as they contend with the forests maze and in particular crossing a dangerous stream, forewarned to them by Gandalf prior to his departure. There is some minor connective tissue in each of these extended scenes but neither adds anything appreciable of note save for some entertaining levity during the Beorn exchange. together dwarves, orcs, elves, wizards, and even a special Hobbit – Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman). No fan of The Lord of the This is a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release containing the theatrical and extended editions of each of the three films, along with Digital Codes. There are no Blu-rays or bonus features included. There seems to be more soft imagery in The Hobbit films though, which seems odd because the shots are likely extremely sharp sources before being softened. The softer imagery is prevalent when elfkind are portrayed, but this is something we should be used to from The Lord of the Rings movies that also presented the Elves with a soft radiance that is supposed to accentuate their immortality. The surround mixes effectively place effects/sounds within the soundstage which place you within the scene, in turn, adding an enriching element that heightens the intended feeling like something is passing overhead, traveling through the room, or emanating from a specific location. The series active moments, such as the encounter with the Goblins in the cave during the third act of An Unexpected Journey, or Bilbo’s interaction with Smaug in The Desolation of Smaug, swallow you up as the revolving, rotating and all-encompassing surround sound comes at you from all sides.Although part of the film is about a hidden (literally) threat, but, fortunately, it is completely different from "Episode I: The Phantom Menace". "The Hobbit" is lighter than "The Fellowship of the Ring" and its sequels, its characters look younger, but at the same time it will not disappoint the fans of "The Lord ...". The teal-orange aesthetic in Andrew Lesnie's cinematography benefits greatly and arguably, offers the more dramatic upgrade in this UHD edition. The Dolby Vision HDR presentation comes with a wider and fuller array of secondary hues throughout, from the striking mix of bubblegum pinks, royal violets and indigo blues of sunsets to the healthy, rosy-peach tones in the faces of the entire cast. Warmer, buttery yellows bathe several interiors scenes like the dinner at Bilbo's or at Rivendell, but other scenes are engulfed in the fiery orange and deep marigold glow of the fire. Gollum also has more of a silver coin tone to him, and the browns in the costumes are impressively varied while reds and greens are more vibrant and richly-saturated, making for a stunning upgrade overall. (Dolby Vision HDR Video Rating: 94/100)" [Excerpt from our review for TheDesolation of Smaug]
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I enjoyed the audio presentations of these films in the theater and, have since enjoyed them in the familiar confines of my theater room. Across the board I have found them to be impeccably detailed and, dynamic, resulting in a rewarding listening experience. Comparing the DV and HDR10 presentations for each of film in this trilogy, I found the HDR renderings to be similar. Each title looked solid on both formats with respect to the reproduction of HDR. I felt that the each handled of the finest details in shadows, delineation in specular highlights and, gradations in variants of color equally. You can’t go wrong with either. The Hobbit: Motion Picture Trilogy follows the title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest after joining a company of thirteen dwarves vying to reclaim their home from an evil and powerful menace. Their journey will take them through treacherous lands teaming with enemies and lurking danger. For Bilbo, a simple fellow that looks no further than the warmth of his hearth or the confines of his Shire home for comfort, this journey will come to define him and place in his hands an object of power that will change the course of his life and ultimately that of Middle-Earth.
in an aspect ratio of 2.40:1 widescreen. Fans of the franchise are going to be enormously pleased with the results of the 4K presentation. Supervised The Hobbit films are, for the most part, lighter than LOTR with more comedic moments (many involving Dwarves) and goofy characters like the Great Goblin and Alfred (assistant to the Master of Lake-town) who seems to pop up everywhere and probably lives longer than he should have. The character is almost a carbon copy of Grima Wormtongue (the evil advisor to King Théoden) from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers who you wish would go away but critical to the plot. I thought it was stunning, although perhaps it was the combo of 3D/48fps that was interesting to me... just because it was "different". I saw the film both in standard 2D, and then again 3D/48fps, and i much preferred the 3D viewing. I'm not a huge 3D fan though, probably only seen about 10 films in 3D, so I would admit that some of my impressions of the HFR may have been clouded by me being a bit of a 3D newb. It's a shame they didn't have a 2D/48fps version for me to see. Having awoken the dragon Smaug from his long slumber in the bowels of Erebor, the Company of Thorin Oakenshield must now deal with the aftermath. Smaug has unleashed his wrath upon the lowly residents of Lake-town, sending them running to the Dwarves for help. Obsessed with finding the Arkenstone, however, Thorin offers them no aid or comfort, having fallen prey to the same greed that once possessed his grandfather before him. Meanwhile, the dark lord Sauron has revealed himself and launched a plan to take the Lonely Mountain for himself, sending the Orc armies of Angmar to do his bidding. And now that the Dwarves have reclaimed Erebor from Smaug, other forces would have its great wealth for themselves, including the Thorin’s cousin Dáin of the Iron Hills and Thranduil of the Woodland Realm. So as the armies of Orcs, Dwarves, Elves, and Men converge upon the Gates of Erebor, Bilbo must find a way to make Thorin see reason before all is lost.
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The Hobbit, The: The Desolation of Smaug EXT- English SDH, Complex Chinese, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Italian SDH, Korean, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, Thai, Castilian Spanish Another element of the presentation which impressed me was the manner in which the special effects were handled. I had lower expectations for presentation that showcases the film with the best picture-quality to date – even better than at the cinema. Conversely, daytime segments, such as the white-water escape, or brightly lit interiors where natural lighting streams into large spaces, as seen in the Skin Changer’s barn where the company spends the night, imparts an incredible sense of realism and depth that emboldens detail and scale.There are so many audio moments in this trilogy to speak of, but we’ll mention a few scenes that take advantage of object-based audio (with Atmos) and surround sound effects. In Bilbo’s home at the beginning of ‘An Unexpected Journey’ the dialogue bounces as if you are hearing his voice from a nearby room but with some echo that bounces the voices of Bilbo and Gandolf throughout the space. While some might argue it doesn't match the quality of craftsmanship displayed in the masterful The Lord of the Rings series, the prequel detailed colors than ever before while dark scenes are similarly more enthralling to see. Small details in the grading make all the difference: Bilbo's The Hobbit, The Desolation of Smaug Theatrical Edition- Finnish, German SDH, Italian SDH, Korean, Norwegian, Swedish, Cantonese , Polish, Castilian Spanish, Thai, Danish, Czech, Complex Chinese, English SDH The Hobbit, An Unexpected Journey EXT- Korean, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, Thai, Castilian Spanish, Dutch, English SDH, French, Latin Spanish, Italian SDH, Finnish, Danish, Czech, Complex Chinese
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Editor’s Note: This review is now complete. A similar review of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy in 4K Ultra HD is also now available here on The Digital Bits.]The Dol Gudur sequence is one that I was surprised to see cut from the theatrical version. It includes a character that would seemingly carry some weight within the storyline (especially in light of the newly added sequence in the film’s opening), and in watching it I am amazed how the editor was able to cut around it without leaving the sequence in tatters. NOTE : It was announced that a 4K UHD “Middle-earth” Ultimate Collectors’ Edition featuring the theatrical and extended versions of all six films, along with new bonus content, previously released Blu-ray discs of The Hobbit Trilogy, and remastered Blu-ray discs of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy will be released in the summer of 2021. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy featuring remastered Blu-ray discs of the theatrical and extended versions of the 3 films will also be released in the fourth quarter 2021, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. outdoors radiant with terrific color reproduction that is dramatically enhanced by the HDR. This isn't a small upgrade at all: every scene looks Starting with the fun adventure of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, continuing in the much-darker The Hobbit: The
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