Having been somewhat wounded by the fleeting presence of Beorn, and the urgency with which he was dealt with, this extended scene closes the wound completely (without leaving any scars).Bilbo and Gandalf meeting Beorn
We get a better look at the shape-shifting character, as well as his lodgings in the idyllic and aptly-named New Zealand locality of Paradise.
Beorn comes across as an even more imposing figure (as a man), chopping wood with dexterity and impact that makes even your TV set tremble!
The relationship between Beorn and Gandalf is further established and reference made to the wizard’s continuing exploration into the Dol Guldur subplot.