[HairOfTheDog]

I just watched it again. The reason I don't think it is split screen is that Bilbo actually walks away in front of Gandalf. He is not restricted to one side of the screen.

[maquiladora]

What about the scene when Frodo jumps into the cart and into Gandalf's arms, that one and the Bilbo/Gandalf staff and scene are the two that really impressed me.

Cave troll was great too, as was the Balrog (even though I wasn't too impressed the 1st time I saw it,).

One of the most awe-inspiring moments for me was when the camera swoops around Saruman standing on Orthanc as he calls a storm to form over the mountains. The huge sky filled with broiling clouds....incredible...my jaw hit the floor like a 20lb weight.