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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
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3.6

Best English-Friendly Release

Best Video Release

WB 4K Blu-ray is significant upgrades compared to the BDs, but has noticeable artificial sharpening

Format

UHD Blu-ray

UHD Tiers

Solid

WB:

Significant upgrades compared to the BDs, but has noticeable artificial sharpening

Length

169 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey - 3D, Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey

Last Updated

a year ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release

WB 4K Blu-ray is significant upgrades compared to the BDs, but has noticeable artificial sharpening

Format
UHD Blu-ray
UHD Tiers
Solid

WB:

Significant upgrades compared to the BDs, but has noticeable artificial sharpening

Length
169 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey - 3D, Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey
Last Updated
a year ago
Contributors

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