Martin Freeman, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Sir Peter Jackson, Sir Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage attend “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” New York premiere benefiting AFI – Red Carpet And Introduction at Ziegfeld Theater on December 6, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” is the first of what will be a 3-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1937 novel. Fans of the book will remember that it wasn’t very long, so it will be interesting to see how Director Peter Jackson stretches it over 3 films.

You’ll want to grab a bite to eat before the movie because it IS almost 3 hours long. Consider heading to Denny’s to try one of their “Hobbit” themed options. You could try the Hobbit Hole Breakfast or even better, Gandalf’s Gobble Melt. This sounds like a joke but it isn’t. Just go to www.dennys.com to puruse your other options.

If you’d like, watch the trailer below or click here to find local show times but first hear what KRLD Film Critic Julie Fisk has to say about “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.“

PLAY: Julie Fisk at the movies

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