It’s impossible for me to talk about “The Hobbit: An
Unexpected Journey” without first discussing the delivery mechanism. Over the
past few months there has been much back and forth over the fact that director
Peter Jackson planned to show the film in 48 frames per second, instead of the
traditional 24. I’ve got to say, I don’t like it too much. The images do have a
stunning clarity to them. In close up shots you can practically count each and
every pore on an actor’s face. And it does seem to alleviate some of the eyestrain
that pops up with 3D.
