Anything the movies did better?

I want to see what things some of you guys think the movies did better than the books.... And im curious if you read the books first or saw the movie first.

I saw the movies first, then read the books.

One change I have really come to appreciate was Aragorn's path to being king. In the films (especially the extended editions) it seems as if Aragorn is perhaps slightly reluctant to be king. His interaction with Boromir show he doesn't have much faith in Gondor, and Boromirs death really appears to effect Aragorn.

Boromir laments that it's all been in vain because Gondor will fall, then Aragorn assures him that he will not let Gondor "our people" fail, this clearly moves Boromir to hear Aragorn clearly acknowledge his heritage and his intent to lead Gondor.

To me it makes Boromirs character feel more impactful overall. And it gives Aragorn's character a little more depth as well. As if he identifies more with elves than men, but eventually steps into his role as king. If that makes sense.

It even seems like the films hint at Aragorn having a crisis of identity, identifying more with elves than his own heritage. Boromir points it out to Aragorn as well. It's a major source of friction where aragorn was comfortable in Lothlorien meanwhile Boromir is restless and can only think of Gondor. And at the Black Gate Sauron whispers in aragorn's head, "Aragorn Elessar", almost as if to mock him. Aragorn rides up dressed as the king of Gondor playing the part and Sauron mocks him calling him by his elf name. As if to say, you're no king of Gondor elf boy.

I may very well be misreading this all, but I just think Peter Jackson sort of gave Aragorn a subtle crisis of identity and it was interesting watching his transformation. I liked that. And it felt like Boromir (especially his death) played a major part in Aragorn's journey.