The Unlikeliest of Burglars

A fierce thunderstorm forces them into a cave that happens to be the front porch of a Goblin stronghold.

He runs. He leaves his handkerchief behind (a detail that defines his character more than any sword ever could). But he does not run home. He catches up to the dwarves—breathless, panicked, and utterly out of place.

While the dwarves battle the , Bilbo becomes separated and falls into the dark depths of the mountain. There, he finds a "precious" gold ring and encounters the creature Gollum . To escape, Bilbo enters a high-stakes Riddle Game . Winning by a stroke of luck—asking "What have I got in my pocket?"—Bilbo uses the ring's power of invisibility to slip past Gollum and reunite with his friends.

Their mission is a dangerous one: reclaim the Lonely Mountain and its vast treasure from the fearsome dragon, Smaug. Bilbo is recruited as their "burglar," a role he is fundamentally ill-equipped for—at least initially. Performance Highlights

The first film of the Hobbit trilogy has a rough start that feels disjointed and takes its sweet time getting moving. It takes mor... Caleb Masters THE HOBBIT -- JRR TOLKIEN (Version 2003.01.12 - ieas-szeged.hu In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor y... ieas-szeged.hu Taglines - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) - IMDb From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends. One journey started it all. IMDb The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: Chapter 1 | Summary & Analysis - Study.com Chapter 1 introduces the Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, and explains the Hobbits' way of life. Then, Bilbo meets Gandalf, who invites him ... Study.com The Hobbit | - Classical Learning Resource Center “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Classical Learning Resource Center

When Peter Jackson announced he would be returning to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, the anticipation was stratospheric. Released in 2012, (often referred to simply as "The Hobbit 1") marked the beginning of a new trilogy, serving as a prequel to the landmark Lord of the Rings films.

The first journey of The Hobbit is a slow burn. It teaches us that a homebody can become an adventurer not by losing his love for home, but by discovering that courage is simply the willingness to be frightened outside your own front door. Bilbo will later find a magic ring, face Gollum, and earn his name as "Burrahobbit." But in the beginning, he was just a man who missed his kettle—and ran toward the mountains anyway.

From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends.

In the quiet comfort of Bag End, lived a life of predictable peace, punctuated only by the occasional second breakfast. This tranquility is shattered when the wizard Gandalf the Grey marks his door, leading to an unexpected invasion of thirteen dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield .