15 Times The Hobbit Movies Were Just As Good As Lord Of The Rings

Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy is often considered inferior to the director’s earlier efforts with The Lord of the Rings, yet there are several moments in each film that equal the heights of their sequel installments. Initially, Jackson was not supposed to helm The Hobbit, with visionary director Guillermo del Toro originally attached to the projects that are since considered lesser offerings concerning Lord of the Rings/Hobbit rankings. However, delays in production forced del Toro away from the films which led Jackson to take up the reins and return to Middle-earth over a decade after beginning production on The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.