I have an inkling that it only sells maps now.
The Hobbit, though, cunningly introduces the narrator as a character whom Bilbo interacts with and frequently interupts.
As we are not following Gandalf on his journeys away from the main quest, this approach works well.
A potentially fun romp involving cartoon physics on screen devolves into an overlong and patience-stretching set-piece.
In the radio version, the Goblins are more cunning after the sudden and shocking demise of their leader.
KilgarriffsHobbitis more consistent in tone than the 2012 movie.
In keeping with the book, its child-friendliness comes from the episodic nature of the adventures.
It also doesnt have as much pathos as the recent film, but then nor is it trying to.
The characters on radio seem severe, but this works because the story is told from Bilbos point-of-view.
Theres no character who befriends Bilbo to the same extent as Ken Stotts Balin does in the new trilogy.
Each new creature seems potentially dangerous, even those that are helping the dwarves.
The King of the Eagles and Beorn are, through sound design and character, somewhat ambiguous.
Basically, they didnt have to consider the idea of over-familiarity nearly as much.
Musically, too, its evocative.
