What's the Difference between The Hobbit the Book and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey the Movie?
| In the Book |
In the Movie |
Bilbo Baggins
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Bilbo Baggins
Portrayed by: Martin Freeman
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Thorin Oakenshield
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Thorin Oakenshield
Portrayed by: Richard Armitage
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Gandalf the Grey Wizard
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Gandalf the Grey Wizard
Portrayed by: Ian Mckellen
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This Character does not appear.
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Azog (pale orc)
Portrayed by: Manu Bennett
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This Character does not appear.
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legolas
Portrayed by: Orlando Bloom
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This Character does not appear.
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Gladriel
Portrayed by: idk
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wolf-riders
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orcs
Portrayed by: many actors
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This Character does not appear.
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Tauriel
Portrayed by: Evangeline Lilly
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This Character does not appear.
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Radagast
Portrayed by: Sylvester McCoy
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Book vs Movie
| In the Book |
In the Movie |
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The story is narrated by the author as an omnicient voice. |
The story is told from Bilbo's perspective. |
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History of Middle Earth detailing the Hobbit's past and the Dwarves' present state are revealed throughout the context of the story. |
There is a prologue before the story begins that lays out the history for the viewer.
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Frodo is not in the Hobbit. |
Bilbo tells Frodo about an adventure he had a long time ago. |
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Bilbo becomes exasperated with Gandalf for suggesting he join him for an advanture. He leaves, but his polite nature forces him to invite the wizard to tea the next day. He regrets that decision. |
This doesn't happen.
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Bilbo has a fat stomach and long clever brown fingers. |
He doesn't. |