In general, J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit was a much smaller-scale story than its sequel, The Lord of the Rings, but there are still aspects of it that are curious, including the Five Armies.

The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Showcased the Benefits of Monsters in a Fantasy Army This reference very well may have been intentional on Jackson's part. He and his team had an eye for small ...