THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY not surprisingly took number one at the box office with an estimated $84.78 million. Did fans enjoy Peter Jackson's return to Middle Earth? Watch fans' movie reviews.
THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY failed to reach $100 million over the first weekend, but it did break December opening record numbers. THE HOBBIT beat The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King's opening in 2003 ($73.3). Box Office Mojo reports 49 percent of box office receipts came from 3D showings. Numbers for the high-frame-rate 3D viewings have not been released, but fans had a lot to say about the 48 second frame rate.
CineMovie gave away VIP Tickets in 6 cities nationwide and here is what our winners had to say about their first experience watching the movie.
"I loved it! Great experience. A feast for the eyes. Thank you for the ticket! "- Frank Bengling, Miami, FL
"I thought the movie was awesome. Loved the 3d version and the fight scenes had me on the edge of my seat. Since im a lord of the rings fan overall I give it 5 stars and will go watch it with my friends this weekend. Cant wait for part 2. Thanks again CineMovie." Patrick Martinez, Houston, TX