The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)- A short story, longly told

The Hobbit was one of this year's most anticipated films, and it might be considered one of the most disappointing. Do I agree with the disappointment? Slightly. Is it still worth a watch? Definitely. 

First and foremost, the film is a visual wonder. The CGI is slightly excessive, but places like Rivendell have never looked so vibrant. Gollum's scenes look scarily realistic, and the 3D is bold and effective. See it for the sake of visual entertainment.

Some stuff to look out for come 85th Oscars.

So every beginning of Oscar season, every Oscar blogging noob fellow does some predictions for the next year. There's a difference between what I'm rooting for and what will triumph. What do I think will do well?

WHAT MAY TRIUMPH:
Les Miserables
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Untitled Terrence Malick Project (OK, I'm a little bias)
The Great Gatsby
Lincoln
Argo
Hyde Park on Hudson (For Bill Murray)
Django Unchained
Thirty Dark Zero
The Master
Moonrise Kingdom (Best Original Screenplay)

WHAT SHOULD SUCCEED:
Untitled Terrence Malick Project
The Dark Knight Rises
Thirty Dark Zero
The Master
Argo


Now, I highly doubt the greatness of these predictions, but only time will tell.