"The Hobbit" did not enjoy the critical raves of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and its capacious running time was parodied on "SNL," but audiences don't mind. The film is expected to earn more than $1 billion after it finishes its run.
Top 10 Highest Grossing Movies of 2012
From "Skyfall" to "Madagascar 3," the top box office films on a worldwide basis
