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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Movie (2012)
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
Movie (2012)
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
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Sex & Nudity
The editorial review marks sexual content and nudity as absent.
Violence & Gore
Includes carnage such as a dwarf king being decapitated, an orc leader's arm amputated, property destruction, and attacks by goblins and orcs.
Profanity
Contains the slang usage of the word "jaxie".
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters consume large quantities of food and drink, and Gandalf and Bilbo smoke pipeweed.
Frightening Scenes
There are frightening sequences including a battle between a dragon and dwarves, mass destruction, and characters being pursued and nearly killed several times by orcs and beasts.
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Positive messages
Themes include the idea that small people can make a big difference, the importance of home, kinship, curiosity, perseverance, and teamwork.
Role models
Bilbo rises to the occasion with courage despite initial doubts, though he does steal Gollum's ring, and Thorin is a dedicated and revered leader.
Representation
The source describes Bilbo as an unlikely hero who rises to the occasion, while noting that Bilbo is a mellow hobbit who fulfills his role as a burglar by stealing Gollum's ring. It describes Thorin as a dedicated leader, though the dwarves largely blend together.
Learning
Families can discuss how The Hobbit compares to The Lord of the Rings, including how the stories are similar and different. This is a discussion opportunity, not evidence of an educational purpose.
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