Peter Jackson’s three Lord of the Rings movies tare some of the greatest achievements in all of cinema. A blockbuster adaptation of an iconic fantasy epic, The Lord of the Rings movies are action-packed, tear-jerking, and just about everything you could possibly want from a trip to the movies. (The special effects also hold up extremely well, which is not something you can say about every big VFX-heavy film from the early ’00s.)

These three great films are full of incredible moments, naturally. The following moments, which include memorable quotes, exciting action setpieces, and everything in between, are part of what makes The Lord of the Rings films so beloved. Heck, you could double the length, making a list of the greatest moments from The Lord of the Rings, and still be leaving incredible parts out.

Please note that this list only includes scenes from The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, rather than any of the three Hobbit movies. There also aren’t any scenes from the extended editions, though there are plenty of great moments in those lengthy edits. Let’s give Saruman’s death an honorable mention.