Fans of "Lord of the Rings" feel in the trilogy "The Hobbit" really good. That's not surprising, because "The Hobbit" is set in the world of Middle-earth and is the direct history of "Lord of the Rings". Bilbo Baggins is a young hobbit and Gandalf the Grey chosen to experience hair-raising adventures with a group of dwarves. Especially "The Battle of Five Armies" it did to me with his extremely impressive, yes, downright breathtaking crowd scenes.
For me, the Hobbit trilogy is an absolute must for all Lord of the Rings - fans and those who want to be there.