5 Reasons Why I Cannot Wait For 'The Hobbit'!

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the Lord of the Rings was just amazing, perhaps three of the best films ever made and, due to unecessary additions to the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, it may just be the best trilogy in the history of film. The combination of critical acclaim and box office takings led to the assumption by many that it was only a matter of time before The Hobbit was greenlit, and luckily for us their assumption is spot-on. The Hobbit is on the way, with a much publicised change of director in the wonderful Guillermo del Toro. In many ways, this prequel to Tolkien's more famous series lends itself to film far more than The Lord of the Rings, with less uneventful trekking, more humour and pockets of action which will make a more fun and child-friendly movie. The film is only in the very early stages, and we'll be waiting at least three years to see it, but since when did that stop people like me talking about it? I can't wait, and here are five reasons why;

Elf Cameos! - In the book, Bilbo, Gandalf and the dwarves pass through Rivendell and Mirkwood, so there's definite potential for brief glimpses at Elrond, Legolas, Arwen and, by association, Aragorn! Including them in the entirety of the narrative would be stupid, but wouldn't it be great to get a quick glimpse of good old Legolas in attendance at the elves' forest feast? Won't you make it happen Guillermo? Pretty please?


The Siege of Lake-town - One of the more climactic events in the novel, when Smaug the dragon wreaks vengeance for Bilbo's theft by laying waste the nearby town, could make an excellent spectacle. I'm imagining Smaug doing Nazgul-style nose-dives through the air, with Bard the Bowman a half Aragorn, half John McClane figure; a lone hero protecting those who pay him no attention. Ooooh it's giving me goosebumps!

Beorn - Bilbo and his travel companions receive help and shelter from a mysterious and imposing forest-dwelling man who, it later turns out, also has the ability to transform into a giant black bear; half cuddly toy, half killing machine. Potentially the coolest thing in the whole book.

The Battle of the Five Armies - LOTR had some spectacular battle scenes, but we've never seen the damage that a whole lot of dwarves can do, while the warg combat in The Two Towers could be given a much greater scope here. And what's a battle of Middle Earth without eagles!?

The Chance to See How it All Began! - Bilbo. Gollum. Riddles in the Dark. 'Nuff said.



If The Hobbit follows its predecessor to a close-to-Christmas release, then we only have, what, forty months to go? It'll be done before we know it! Meanwhile, let the speculation begin!