“ “Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They both are fruit, but taste completely different.” ( Stephen King). The Hobbit, written by J.R.R Tolkien and directed by Peter Jackson, is about a creature called a hobbit. This hobbit’s name is Bilbo and he goes on a demanding adventure with a group of dwarves ,to steal what is rightfully the dwarf leader, Thorin . Bilbo ends up facing near death situations, fighting nasty creatures and, makes a few friends. Jackson's version of the Hobbit, is not as effective as Tolkien wanted it to be. Tolkien made Bilbo the main character because he wanted Bilbo to discover his power , not for Thorin to be the hero. Smaug is not as effective either because he is a lot more vicious than the film represents.
Firstly, Thorin is having most of the …show more content…
Or that Smaug needed to be described differently to be a character who gets angry, and it really shows his anger toward someone or something. Those are some opinions, but the fact is that Bilbo is suppose to reach out of his comfort zone and become the hero he never thought he could be. For Smaug, he is suppose to be known as this high tempered creature, so that people know not to push his buttons.
Magana 3
In conclusion, the book is much more entertaining because of its theme, to not hold yourself to small standards and to reach out. Even though Jackson intent was reasonable with his storyline, , it doesn't fit what the Hobbit is about. +. Bilbo found out that he enjoyed himself much more when he found out he could have power and use it. He did not just keep it to himself, but spread it out and he found himself useful at times. It all ties back , to when the book is more entertaining than the movie. Even though the movie and book are alike, they both have different
Firstly, Thorin is having most of the …show more content…
Or that Smaug needed to be described differently to be a character who gets angry, and it really shows his anger toward someone or something. Those are some opinions, but the fact is that Bilbo is suppose to reach out of his comfort zone and become the hero he never thought he could be. For Smaug, he is suppose to be known as this high tempered creature, so that people know not to push his buttons.
Magana 3
In conclusion, the book is much more entertaining because of its theme, to not hold yourself to small standards and to reach out. Even though Jackson intent was reasonable with his storyline, , it doesn't fit what the Hobbit is about. +. Bilbo found out that he enjoyed himself much more when he found out he could have power and use it. He did not just keep it to himself, but spread it out and he found himself useful at times. It all ties back , to when the book is more entertaining than the movie. Even though the movie and book are alike, they both have different