I am really looking forward to seeing Wormtongue's arrival at the ruined Isengard. I would love to see a view of Isengard in all its glory, then later showing it in the destroyed state, flooded and bubbling.<P>I picture it a destroyed ring of white rock around a black tower, with black water aound bubbling like a tar pit. Pieces of wood from towers/structures floating around, and possibly some fire. Alot of smoke and steam about the area, and a few islands of hills that were slightly above the flood. A picture of destruction and defeat; and the expression on Wormtongue's face when he sees it will be great.<P>I personally am looking more forward to the battle against Ugluk more than Helm's Deep. I'd like to see the Orcs camping in fear, with the sounds of the riders all around them. A few scouts testing the Orc defences, and alot of panic. Grishnak's (sp?) attempted escape with the Hobbits, and especially Eomer's duel with Ugluk. I really liked Eomer (at least so far as I have read), and want to see him in action.<P>As for the first movie, I guess what I am anticipating most is the Nazguls' chase of Frodo to Rivendell. The first time that the Nine are shown together, pursuing him at full gallop, then the crossing of the Ford and getting swept away by the flood. From the trailers I've seen, it looks like they've put Arwyn in that scene. I personally would have liked to see Frodo riding alone; it would have been more fearful for him. Having someone else there removes a little bit of the danger/pressure I think, for he no longer really has to worry about his own survival. But it still should be pretty tense I think.
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