Peter Jackson Explains Why "The Hobbit" Films Weren't His Best

Scene from The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Over the past 15 years, there hasn't been a series as beloved and integral to the advancement of cinema as that of director Peter Jackson's work on The Lord of the Rings. With the third film also winning Best Picture, it was a high point in entertainment and provided epic scope to the beloved J.R.R. Tolkien books. When it was announced that Jackson would return to tackle "The Hobbit," hopes were high, but the results weren't as great. In a rare move, footage has surfaced in which the director and various cast members essentially apologize for any short coming, believing that they were "winging it." If nothing else, it's a rare and noble move the likes of which aren't seen often enough, especially with the final film only being a few years old.

Will "The Hobbit" Continue Jackson's Winning Streak?

Depending on your stance, next week's release of director Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is either nine years of painful waiting, or nine years too late. Very few people will deny that Jackson's work on The Lord of the Rings trilogy was a cinematic achievement and its bounty of Oscar wins only solidifies that statement. However, between Return of the King and The Hobbit series was nine years, in which time a lot has changed in cinema, including Jackson's style. While many predict that the film will get an easy Best Picture nomination just like the last three, is it possible that the film will actually prove to be a continued hot streak with a possible win?