You are going to read a film review.
First, read the text and fill in the blanks (A-E) with the words (F-K) from the list. One word is extra.
Then, read the text again and fill in the blanks (1-5) with the sentences (6-11) from the list. One sentence is extra.
Get ready for an amazing film experience. “The Hobbit” doesn’t resemble anything previously shown at the cinema. (1) . The quality of the images is impressive; still, the effect A some getting used to – without the usual soft film look, the images seem a bit ‘off’. (2) . The story is presented with charm, humour and a B for detail. There is a large and colourful C of characters, and we get to meet several well-known faces from the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. (3) . There is no lack of scary and fantastic mythical creatures, and the stage is D for a new trilogy that perhaps won’t be as legendary as the “Lord of the Rings” – but will come close. And one thing is certain – Gollum E the show.
With a running time of more than two and a half hours, the film is a bit long. (4) . The message is about loyalty, honour, belonging and the delicate balance between determination and mercy. (5)
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6. And it does make quite an impression when Gandalf says that it is the little things, ordinary people’s acts of love and kindness, that keep evil and darkness at bay.
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7. However, as you get immersed in the story you get used to it, and, as a whole, the film is a sublime visual pleasure.
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8. However, it does allow the story to build at a natural pace.
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9. Peter Jackson drew his inspiration from these memories.
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10. Peter Jackson has shot the film in 48 frames per second, which has resulted in crystal clear images and smoother camera movements.
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11. Still, the great humour offers only refreshing breaks from an energetic and dramatic story.
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