No matter how many times I’ve seen this movie, Boromir’s dying words: “I would have followed you, my brother. My Captain. My King.” never fails to make me cry.

@mr.a8315

Жыл бұрын

❤️👍

@luizfernandocandrade7951

Жыл бұрын

Tolkien was really a genius, frodo's scene with Galandriel, unveils feminism for us, the ring contains all the subversion and hatred of feminist ideology, Galandriel only expresses the hidden feeling of a modern woman,, genius

@bencracknellCA

Жыл бұрын

Every single time

@One.Zero.One101

Жыл бұрын

I've probably watched every single Lord of the Rings reaction on KZread and I constantly check once in a while to look for new uploads. I think I may be a little bit obsessed.

@KaizerHiwatari

Жыл бұрын

The utter despair in "They've taken the little ones!" is a close second.

Can we take a second to appreciate how this film is over 20 years old now, and still looks SPOTLESS.

@bellydansah

Жыл бұрын

they were still using some practical effects which helps

@Grizzlox

10 ай бұрын

This is what a passion project looks like. Peter Jackson and crew took this job VERY seriously. You can tell they love the source material just as much as all the other fans do

@jtphr33ky

10 ай бұрын

So true - the ONLY shot that doesn't hold up is the rear projection (I think) of Aragorn and Frodo on the steps as they collapse running from the Balrog. Literally the only shot I think in the whole trilogy.

@CliffSedge-nu5fv

8 ай бұрын

I just watched the extended edition a couple days ago, and yes, it still looks better than most movies from the past ten years.

@19jez89

8 ай бұрын

@@jtphr33ky Similar issue in the the third film as Aragorn and co. retreat from the opening Black Gate in the background. Doesn't hold up, if it ever did in the first place. Its only because the rest of the films are so good that it stands out though.

The reason why Gimli was having such anguished reactions was because A) The dwarves fought for CENTURIES to reclaim that place. And now he shows up to find that not only is it lost again, but everyone's dead. and B) The tomb belonged to his cousin, Balin, who was lord of Moria.

@AverageAwesomeDude

Жыл бұрын

Balin was the entire reason Gimli was at Elrond’s Council, Balin was part of an expedition to reclaim Moria 50 years ago and it was successful for a while but they lost contact with them. Gimli and his Dad were at Rivendell looking for news of the colony. Fun fact all the people that arrive at Elrond’s council are there by complete coincidence, they all have their own reasons and there was no coordination they arrived when they managed, The Dwarves were there for news, Legolas was there to inform that Gollum had escaped the Mirkwood elves, and Boromir was there because of a vision that he figured the elves could help him interpret.

@mevb

Жыл бұрын

They got the fact about Balin slightly wrong, he was his dad Gloín's cousin but they are closely related.

@XiuFeanaro6

Жыл бұрын

​@@mevb they're still cousins.

@DreZzBE

Жыл бұрын

​@@mevb and actualy they're all related to Durin the deathless 😉

@AdIgnem

Жыл бұрын

@@AverageAwesomeDude Well, this probably birthed standard RPG video game logic; everything is happening just as the protagonist enters the area, regardless of the order they arrive.

The story of the Orcs is actually really tragic. Orcs used to be elves that were tortured and filled with dark magic to the point of contorting them into insane monsters.

@80Jay71

Жыл бұрын

From what I've heard it was the Dark One's attempt to create elves.

@ebreshea

Жыл бұрын

@@80Jay71 I looked it up and apparently both of you are right. Tolkien had conflicting explanations for the origin of orcs. This can be explained by the fact that Tolkien's books are presented as being authored by someone in-universe, such as Frodo and Bilbo for LOTR and the hobbit. For some of the more historical texts, this could be presumed to be a historian of some kind, compiling/reconstructing history through stories that have been passed down. I guess Tolkien never really settled on an origin for orcs, so you could say any or all of those origin stories are speculation, or myths, etc.

@80Jay71

Жыл бұрын

@@ebreshea Makes sense. Thanks for taking the time looking it up!

@billholder1330

Жыл бұрын

@@80Jay71 Morgoth doesn't have the power to create, only to corrupt what Eru Iluvatar created. His creations were all tortured and wrecked creatures - even the Balrogs and Sauron himself - corrupted fallen Maia - when Melkor fell, he took quite a host with him...

@Makkaru112

Жыл бұрын

Thing is though is their Fëa spirit isn’t in those bodies anymore. Long ago they past into the Halls Of Mandos for example. They had the free will just like the men of old and definitely the Númenoreans to leave their body at will when they were ready…

I am so glad you didn't judge Boromir harshly. Many first time reactors dismiss him as "weak", but the ring is the most harmful to those who really, really care and feel that they have the means to make a difference. It all applies to Boromir, he's desperate to save Gondor and the ring used that against him.

@rainman6090

Жыл бұрын

I appreciated that about their reaction as well. They seemed to quickly accept the massive psychological effect the ring has on people.

@denisesf5

Жыл бұрын

Truth!! Boromir is my favorite LotR character and I am very defensive of him. The fact that Sean Bean (who played Ned Stark in Game of Thrones) played him factors into this favoritism...but that's ok. *grin*

@CrankyGrandma

Жыл бұрын

Yup, the ring would corrupt all of them, which is why Aragorn realized he had to let them go. Hobbits, seemingly weak and simple, we’re amazingly resistant to the power of the ring. Gandalf realized that.

@MrCrimsonhermit

Жыл бұрын

I believe the ring corrupts those who seek power the most and the fellowship being full of people who would seek power to protect those they love (except the hobbits) like Boromir for example sought power the most out of all of them to protect gondor and its people as he mentions a few times during the movie and ofcourse the ring reacts to this hunger for power. If you notice everyone except for Elrond, Gimli, Merry and Pippin are SHOWN to be effected by the ring.. God damn i love this story... Edit: forgot to add the exception for the hobbits is due to them not needing nor seeking power for any reason really.. in saying that some hobbits have been known to crave wealth with intense greed

@samanrj0663

Жыл бұрын

I'm with you there. Although I loved these movies, I sometimes felt disappointment with how some characters were portrayed (e.g., Pippin and later Faramir) compared to the books (I read the trilogy many years before the movies). On the other side of that, the movie-Boromir is a huge improvement (writing and acting) presented with more relatable emotional vulnerability compared to the book.

Things I love in life: 1. Watching the Lord of the Rings again and again. 2. Watching others experience the joy of seeing the films for the first time! Also, no other movie has ever made 9 blokes walking past a rock look so epic.

@aleatharhea

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more!

@cobbycaputo3332

Жыл бұрын

Is the third thing you love in life to drive your enemies before you and hear the lamentation of their women? 😉

@bradjensen4927

Жыл бұрын

You are so right!

@vrvaughn

Жыл бұрын

@@cobbycaputo3332 Have you read the Conan books or just seen the movie?

@vrvaughn

Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe you guys never saw these?

When I saw this in the theater back in the day, during the scene where Pippen knocks the bucket and skeleton into the well the packed audience let out a collective gasp and then was totally silent, all holding our breath until the echoes faded. Pure movie magic.

@vampforte793

11 ай бұрын

My God I thought I was the only one who experienced that feel when I first watched it in theaters

@CNT40868

11 ай бұрын

Awesome Movies!...

@Grizzlox

10 ай бұрын

I remember that feeling. The whole audience was transported to Middle Earth that night. By the end, I'm sure half of us forgot we were even in a movie theater

@asarishepard8171

8 ай бұрын

I also recall the theatre gasping when saruman betrayed Gandalf. There wre even a few muttered " omg" and "whoa shit "

@redshed2020

Ай бұрын

Same thing happened in my theater except one lady yelled out Nooooo!!!!" And then it went silent.

The extended version of this movie has a whole part where Bilbo explains stuff about hobbits (that's the way the first book starts too). Really worth it.

@chrisashley5206

6 ай бұрын

Extended versions are a must see

Amber mentioned how much she enjoyed the languages everyone was speaking so I thought I would share with you that Tolkien, the man who wrote the books the movie is based on, was obsessed with languages. He created the elvish language that they are speaking in the movie, as well as the dwarvish language. The books have sections in the back that detail the languages, how to write them and a lot of vocabulary. That's why when the elves start speaking elvish it seems real. Because it's based on this whole lore that Tolkien created to surround the story he was going to write.

@davidh9638

Жыл бұрын

He was professor of languages at Oxford University.

@rikk319

Жыл бұрын

@@davidh9638 He was professor of Old English, like his friend C.S. Lewis was professor of modern english. He also invented two different elven languages, not one, and a few human languages as well as the dwarf and orc language.

@stephenulmer3781

Жыл бұрын

That's Amazing

@greggary7217

Жыл бұрын

Glad you mentioned it, I would have if not :-) I’ll add that I think Tolkien began a tradition of deeper authenticity in fantasy-fiction through invented language. Others have followed to one degree or another (maybe most notably Star Trek with Klingon) but Tolkien is still the gold standard methinks.

@evemiller2637

Жыл бұрын

Tolkien was a philologist, which was a historical linguist.

Boromir's death always hits me so hard. He felt so devastated at what he did to Frodo, yet gave his absolute ALL to defend Merry and Pippin in the end.

@BigBWolf90

Жыл бұрын

"They will look for his coming from the White Tower but he will not return from mountain or from sea."

@TheLastGarou

Жыл бұрын

The song Aragorn sings, 'Boromir's Lament,' translates to: "I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.”

@stoifan91

Жыл бұрын

It wasn't really his fault to be fair. He did have to fight the ring since Rivendell. He had one moment of weakness, which he snapped out of after Frodo hit him. If he'd survived. I'm sure he'd never make that mistake again. I have no proof of this theory per say. But i firmly believe that Frodo's initial journey was so easy because the Ring focused on Boromir after they left Rivendell. And by the way the had these close up shots of Boromir's face here and there throughout the movie. I'm 100% sure PJ also believes something similar.

@jeremymoran8763

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. Failed that saving throw. PC had to play it out. lol. EPIC! Bring on the waterworks.

@theoneandonlystork

Жыл бұрын

Sean Bean was epic in this- did Boromir’s character proud

I really appreciate Boromir's last stand. Not only, did he fight through the temptation of the ring. But then stands up against overwhelming odds in an attempt to save the lives of Merry, and Pippin. And when he was on his knees, looking at their faces. And knowing what suffering, and pain they would endure. That despite grievous wounds, he still chose to fight to at least give them a chance.

@purcascade

Жыл бұрын

He trained them to fight up on the mountain. That makes him their Captain. It's his place to keep them safe so they can keep fighting. I love the relationships Merry and Pippin forge in this trilogy. ❤️

@vanyadolly

11 ай бұрын

Throughout the movie he's always there to comfort and help others. You can see why he was so beloved by his people, and how his protective nature made him more susceptible to the ring. Such a fantastic character. He really was the best of men.

@KaitainCPS

6 ай бұрын

Shore’s musical cue during that sequence is amazing as well. Essentially a one-off bespoke piece, just perfect for the moment.

When the newspapers announced that there was going to be a movie trilogy of these books, my husband and I sat down and listed the actors we wanted for each main role. We were mostly wrong, but the casting was spot on. Everything is so magnificent...music, set design, special effects, costuming, etc.

@MermaidMusings7

3 ай бұрын

This trilogy is a masterpiece.

You guys are in for a treat with this trilogy. Hope you two enjoy it.

@stevelahn1012

Жыл бұрын

There's only one trilogy 😅 kzread.info/dash/bejne/apiT0bWQeJfWfbQ.html

@raffiliberty5722

Жыл бұрын

Just so people see this comment toward the top. If they go into this understanding the entire saga between the Ring, Hobbits, the eye, golem etc is a giant analogy to how life goes. Think of the ring as that evil inclination that resides in all of us, think of the hobbits as the most innocent demeanor many human beings are like that the rest of us drama queens and kings try to protect in the end of hte day and its why the hobbits were given the task of protecting the ring. The giant eye is genius as it represents a world of darkness, the watchful gaze of those that want to dominate the world. If you don't believe me, look at the back of the dollar bill. I won't spoil what Golem is or all the other characters or story line but really think of this is as more than just a movie about a quest etc.

@TheConnonedrum

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget about the hobbit too.

@kincali9003

Жыл бұрын

And this trilogy is just the beginning . . .

@Troycanadianbriggs

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the epic story that about to unfold in front of you

I just lost my 34yo wife to cancer less than 3 weeks ago. These movies were our favorite. At least twice a year, we would gather the kids round and watch the trilogy. As others have mentioned, the extended editions are well worth it. What I wouldn't give for one more time through Middle Earth with her... Edit: for all of you taking the time to respond with kindness and sympathy... I regret that I'm not yet strong enough to thank each of you individually and personally. Please accept this meager attempt at showing my gratitude for all the love you're sharing. Share that love with those close to you freely and new faces openly. Tomorrow is never guaranteed.

@meltorme-ntor2933

Жыл бұрын

I am very sorry for your loss brother. My heart goes out to you.

@sabrecatsmiladon7380

Жыл бұрын

BIG HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much Love to all

@NYC_Goody

Жыл бұрын

The extended editions are the only ones I've ever watched! So no idea what the theatrical editions even have or what they're like. And I'm sorry for your loss, Evan. I hope any potential future watches with your family have an even more special weight behind them. Can't even imagine what you're dealing with.

@jkfozul2316

Жыл бұрын

So do all who live to see such times... For what it's worth from an internet rando I'm truly sorry for your loss.

@sebastianschilling7337

Жыл бұрын

All the best to you and your family, Evan, from a LOTR fan from far away Chile. Very sorry for your lost, friend.

The ending with Sam and Frodo never fails to make me cry. The 2 of them have perhaps my favorite friendship in all of fiction

@MermaidMusings7

3 ай бұрын

LOTR has so many great friendships. ❤

I read this trilogy when i was 13, i'm 54 it changed my life, it set me on a path of books and unimaginable adventures

@dalecox5928

9 ай бұрын

I first read them when I was 14. I 70 now and I still enjoy them.

I was a HUGE fan of the book trilogy in the 1970's. I took my son to see this film on Christmas Day, 2001 (he was 11). On each of the two subsequent years, I took him on Christmas Day to see the sequels. These films are so precious to both of us to this day.

@GS-Das

Жыл бұрын

I hope "precious" was intentional!

@tfpp1

Жыл бұрын

My family and I did the exact same thing. Every year, for three years, we went to watch the movies on Christmas morning, first showing of the morning. 😊

@ProBreakers

Жыл бұрын

My family did the same, was a nice tradition for a few years, though it was hard having to wait a whole year to see the next one.

@johnmrog

Жыл бұрын

@@GS-Das Hahaha, probably a subliminal response? :)

@TaunTaunTundra4477

Жыл бұрын

I wish I was old enough to see them when they came out I was born in 2002 I would have loved to see them in the cinema and I also wish that my parents had introduced me to them rather than having to seek them out myself (my parents just aren't interested in Lord of the rings at all) I'm just starting to read Fellowship of the ring at the moment I've been into the films for a few years now and wish I had gotten into them much much much earlier I'd been missing out on a lot they are some of the Greatest Books and/or Films of all time

The fact that all 3 movies were filmed together gives it a cohesiveness that no other series of movies can match. Added bonus, seeing my home country displayed so beautifully.

@manna6618

Жыл бұрын

After watching the movies I became obsessed with traveling to NZ and after saving for a couple years finally got the chance to spend 2 weeks driving a campervan around both North and South Island... truly one of the most gorgeous, fascinating places on this earth, I honestly felt like I was in the Middle Earth realm!

@BigBWolf90

Жыл бұрын

"Orcs...and so far from Auckland."

@rhonaalexander630

Жыл бұрын

I will be visiting your gorgeous country next October and Hobbiton, I live in Canada.

@scottherangi8411

Жыл бұрын

Kiwis in the house....

@gpeddino

Жыл бұрын

I plan to visit your beautiful country at least once before I die. It looks magnificent.

The single best adaptation ever put to screen happens to be one of the most competent and masterful trilogies in the medium AND its based off (what I consider) the greatest tale ever told in the history of fiction. Enjoy the trilogy, mellon.

33:09 I love the comment on Pippin, "He's the one who lit the fire" because I immediately thought of the beacons but then I remembered that they haven't seen Return of the King yet so it was from the first act when the Nazguls found them. So it's s sort of like an awesome foreshadowing I never realized. Pippin made the fire that led the Nazguls to them. Pippin also lit the fire that spread the flame of hope for everyone. It's beautiful.

I always tear up at Boromir’s death. I really like how even though he was being corrupted he really cared about the hobbits. He was training them, he spoke up for them after Gandalf died , he rushed in and gave everything to save merry and pippin, even after he was shot by the arrow he looked at them then got up to fight again and when he was dying the thing he was concerned about were the hobbits.

@Burstify

Жыл бұрын

Gandalf*

@hooh5479

Жыл бұрын

@@Burstify SO true.

@NavvyMom

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Also I think he really felt guilty and was trying to make amends.

@PainInTheS

Жыл бұрын

Damn that Sean Bean....always dying in movies/series in an epic way, always getting to us. 🤣

@richardscratcher6075

Жыл бұрын

@@Burstify Mithrandir*

Amber picks up on so much characterization and story telling so quickly, it's such a nice change of pace from most reaction channels where they spend like half the movie confused about what's happening lol

@samanrj0663

Жыл бұрын

It is interesting to see how Amber gives her insight to help Jay, who tends to process things differently, like he does on the music reactions where he gloms onto elements and texture of the music (like instruments he hears) and Amber helps fill in by noticing the emotional idea of the song. Jay is happy-go-lucky and I think Amber feels glad she is with him.

@stvbrsn

Жыл бұрын

Our girl is wicked smaht!

@JoyoSnooze

Жыл бұрын

Jay's a very lucky man.

@millaray9912

Жыл бұрын

@@samanrj0663 They’ve always struck me as a couple whose strengths compliment.

@ribbitrebecca

6 ай бұрын

Yes I liked how quickly she understood the overarching concepts and ideas and I was impressed with Jay picking out details pretty early on compared to most viewers the first time

The friendship between Frodo and Sam is the heart and soul of this trilogy.

I love how Boromir's first concern was the Hobbits: "They took the little ones!" Even after 3 bolts to his chest, he was more concerned about Merry & Pippin than he was about his life.

For people that have never watched LoRT before, you guys are picking up everything very quickly! Love to watch new fans discovering this beautiful trilogy!

A little backstory - When it was announced that Peter Jackson was chosen to direct this trilogy, Hollywood held its collective breath. He was known for making B-class horror movies and no one thought he would pull it off. He more than succeeded. Everything from from the casting, the acting, the set design -Everything was perfect. Kudos and an Academy Award to P.J. for bringing his vision to life.

@davidh9638

Жыл бұрын

Just after the hobbits go through the gate into Bree you see a flash of a man in the street with a broken carrot. 18:38 That's Peter Jackson.

@ryanhampson673

Жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved success stories like this. Everyone doubts you and then everything comes together to make a masterpiece.

@kathyastrom1315

Жыл бұрын

Well, he had already begun to break out of the horror genre with the film Heavenly Creatures, for which he and Fran Walsh received a screenwriting Oscar nomination. It’s a fantastic film, that also happens to be the feature film debut of Kate Winslet. He returned to horror, albeit a more mainstream comedy horror tale, with The Frighteners.

@robbob5302

Жыл бұрын

Every other studio had turned him down. New Line was literally his last chance.

@MysteriousMose

Жыл бұрын

and shoutout to Weta Workshops for their amazing props, costumes, miniatures and effects

Imagine how we felt when this ended knowing we'd have to wait an entire year before we got part 2 :D

The first time I watched it I was in awe. But after repeated viewings I'm always amazed that Bilbo was able to leave the ring in the shire when he left. He always missed it but that took a lot of strength

Aragorn refusing the ring was such a big deal because he is the heir and descendant of Isildur. The man who couldn’t resist it once he cut it off the hand and throw it into the fire. Love y’all’s reactions.

@GrainneMhaol

Жыл бұрын

I liked that his real value was his humanity, his courage and his honour. They tweaked his story to make him more of an unwilling hero, which was a good call. His character arc in his film is so compelling

This is by far the greatest trilogy of our time. Hope you two enjoy.

@floki5605

Жыл бұрын

Still nothing beats it to this day. Aged like fine wine

@MamadNobari

Жыл бұрын

@@floki5605 You clearly haven't seen Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, BVS, and Justice League trilogy yet💀

@floki5605

Жыл бұрын

@@MamadNobari Please tell me you're trolling 😅

@frankgesuele6298

Жыл бұрын

@@floki5605 And no woke😀

@MrSRA13

Жыл бұрын

@@MamadNobari biggest trolling comment of the last 20 odd years 😂😂😂

I don't think anyone appreciates how much strength it truly took for Bilbo to actually part with the ring. Something even a valiant King, and War-hero couldn't do

@ichmeiner4531

Жыл бұрын

Bilbo and Sam are the only two who held the ring for a while and gave up on it on their own accord. Boromir only held the chain with the ring on it, for a hot minute, and Aragorn and Gandalf never actually *held* it. That's why those two Hobbits were granted passage to Valinor when they died.

@laurajaynenolan2149

Жыл бұрын

I really love the sound it made when it hit the ground, showing the weight of the burden he was carrying in such a small way.

@ichmeiner4531

Жыл бұрын

@@laurajaynenolan2149 oh yes. Just another great example for the absolute love for detail that the people who worked on the movies put in. I watched the movies in the cinema with the best audio system in my area, that *thud* made the audience gasp and the seats vibrate.

In Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Boromir, we see the greatest warriors each of their peoples have to offer. The Hobbits have a great team looking out for them. Never stated in the movies, but you can see it through context and their actions: Elves are feather-light and super strong. The sacking of the Shire that Frodo sees as a vision of the future with Galadriel actually happens in the books, and is explored extensively.

@AB-gj8ie

8 ай бұрын

Im pretty sure your also referring to the books, Legolas especially is not the greatest of his people hes not even the greatest in the room at the time at the council of Elrond (Glorfindel he had similar reincarnation type thing akin to Gandalf) and since he is still alive (and mentioned during the books at the council) Dain Ironfoot would be seen as the greatest Dwaven warrior Borimir could be argued to be a superior warrior to Aragorn but if he is then that means neither of them are the greatest men have to offer as Gondor recognises the Prince of Dol Amroth as their greatest warriror (Galador if memory serves) edit: Memory didnt serve Galador is the founder of the title Prince of Dol Amroth

@seantlewis376

7 ай бұрын

@@AB-gj8ie True, he wasn't the greatest of the Elves, but remember that he was a different clan from Elrond, and sent to the counsel by his folks.

@AB-gj8ie

7 ай бұрын

​ @seantlewis376 I remember, But another correction he isnt sent there as an ambassador or to represent the Sindair Elves as with many at the council he is there out of sheer coincidence his actual goal was simply to report to Gandalf the Smeagol had escaped their prision (presumbly the same prison the Erebor Dwarves were held in) its the same for pretty much all the characters no one is summoned to the council it is made up of people who are by sheer coincidence and may at least add the voice of there people to the mix if my memory serves the reason for most of the fellowship being in Rivendel is as follows, Aragorn probably the only person who knows there will be a council and what the council is about, Legolas (see above) Gimli (and Gloin) are there to report news of a dark messenger (theorized to be either a Wraith or the Mouth of Sauron) who talks of rings and the name Baggins find if Elron has news on the Dwarves who went to Moria (and a small side not Gloin just really wanted to see Bilbo again) Boromir has come to Rivendel because both he and Faramir are plagued by cryptic and strange dreams they can make no sense of and hope that Elron may give advice, The Hobbits well thats saw on page/screen why they are there and Gandalf? well its all his plan in a way so other than Aragorn hes the only other person who knows whats actually happening and why their is a council there are also no representatives of the Noldor or Silvian Elves or the Dwarves of the blue mountains (Within the company at least there are Noldor + Silvian Elves at the council)

I remember when I took my kids to visit the Hobbiton set my daughter cried as we entered the Shire. These movies had such an emotional impact on our family. A truly wonderful trilogy.

AS a man who's granddaughters call him GRANDALF (yes, really :) ), I can honestly say that, hands down, this is the greatest story I've ever read and the movies adapt the story to the screen perfectly. You guys will LOVE this. Now, imagine what it was like for we true fans to wait a full year to see each sequel. Still, it was worth the wait and more. Cheers Jay and Amber, enjoy.

@minxiv7

Жыл бұрын

That is my favourite grandad nickname I’ve ever heard ❤

@robinsonvs.parkinsons4090

Жыл бұрын

@@minxiv7 😀 thanks, mine too!

Gandalf is the epitome of wisdom. “Do not be so eager to deal out death and judgement.” Words to live by.

@bryymiller2475

9 ай бұрын

"Galdalf just did a flex" is my favorite commentary ever.

@jacilivengood9653

9 ай бұрын

In the book. "Death, yes. Many deserve, death. But many that die deserves life. Can you give that to them?"

Your reaction to the end was exactly how we all felt. Imagine having to wait a year for the next one. That wait nearly killed me as a 13-year-old

@Perid0tStar

6 ай бұрын

After I watched the first movie, I read the whole trilogy because I couldn't stand waiting. Totally worth it ^.^

@PickledShark

6 ай бұрын

@@Perid0tStar yep, me too. I even wrote a book report on the trilogy in 7th grade. I was obsessed

@raycartnal9566

4 ай бұрын

My dad read us the Father's editions then the sons. When we heard they was going to make a series we was Beyond with excitement and as the story went on the movies could tell somewhat would happen by the books!!

@raycartnal9566

4 ай бұрын

By the way father's early edition is hard to read but Well worth it. Even though he never finished the Actual lotr trilogy

I *STRONGLY RECOMMEND* that you both watch the extended edition of the next two films! They’re more than worth the extra runtime, I promise you 👏🏾🎬🍿

@KSDVLmom

Жыл бұрын

Same

@andyrunton

Жыл бұрын

Seconded. The extended versions are just a little longer and include some crucial little scenes. I saw the originals in the theater, but ever since I’ve only watched the extended versions. Highly recommended! And you should watch The Pirates of the Caribbean somewhere in between to get the full Orlando Bloom (who plays Legolas) effect! 😉

@CanisDirusPrime

Жыл бұрын

Second that

@brentfugett2700

Жыл бұрын

I have to add balance to this perspective, as a first time watcher I recommend the theatrical release. The absolute WORST thing we could do to you guys is leave you feeling like the ride was watered down. Particularly Two Towers where the extended versions add some significant content. I recommend extended versions for repeat watches.

@S0ldeed

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Extended editions for the next two

Everything about this trilogy is absolutely stunning, direction, production, editing, acting, musical score, cinematography, costumes, literally everything 🔥🔥🔥

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Жыл бұрын

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@ozymandias1758

Жыл бұрын

Howard Shore, who created the score, was on point.. I think this is his best work. Particularly loved the the chanting for the Bridge of Khazad Dum, right before the Balrog battle. So Metal..

@jimhardiman3836

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Tolkien’s source material

@One.Zero.One101

Жыл бұрын

When I saw this upload I clicked so fast I almost broke my mouse.

35:25 I love how Gandalf and Legolas are out in front walking ON TOP of the snow!

Rob's face at the end of the movie. PURE WONDERMENT. Freaking warms my heart to watch people who have never seen these films. I read the books before the first film came out while I was in Middle school because my dad got me into it because he read them when he was in high school. So to see new fans appreciate a story thats soo great but also so dear to the fandoms hearts just gets me and I find myself enjoying the films like its the first time again.

Boromir’s last stand is one of my favourite moments in the whole trilogy. The redemption is powerful.

@imag-nonespaghet9337

Жыл бұрын

Sadly most people judge him without thinking the ring was driving him mad.

@acrustykrab

Жыл бұрын

Boromir really is a noble character, the Ring got the better of him once but he is redeemed

@Mrsuperdestroyer

9 ай бұрын

@@acrustykrabI really feel bad for him, he is such a noble and just character but having the ring drive him mad makes the audience that doesn't pay attention dislike him.

The great thing about these movies is It really is one giant movie. They don’t separate really into three separate stories and by the end you feel like you’ve been on the whole journey with them. Emotionally you are just so far invested. I always start over immediately lol. Also when you’re watching, think about the fact that this world, the people, and languages were created around 1949! He didn’t just create elvish sentences. He created an entire legitimate language and people do learn It. It’s incredible. He is so detailed in writing about the people it’s like reading a real history of a real people and time. So the creators of the movie really had something to go on with that.

@jimmyboy131

Жыл бұрын

You could say it began during World War One, when Tolkien was sick in an army hospital. He began writing down his ideas then.

It's cool that you appreciated the languages of the film! Tolkien was first and foremost a linguist. He created full languages for all of the races in the story. In fact a lot of the reason he created the world was so the languages would have a history to explain why they are the way they are.

Bilbo is so popular among the Hobbits because 50 or so years prior Gandalf took him on an adventure (described in both the book and movie "the Hobbit") from which Bilbo returned with many treasures and stories to tell his folks, as well as the One Ring which he had kept in secret. Hobbits don't have mayors or any authority over one another, except for younger generations generally listening to and respecting the older ones

@davidemarzoli4815

8 ай бұрын

The hobbits DID have a mayor, Wil Whitfoot of Michel Delving, I believe.

@blueshit199

8 ай бұрын

@@davidemarzoli4815 dang, I had no idea, I thought they were some sort of weird liberal commune

8:40 ish - I love the scene where Bilbo drops the ring. There is so much tension in the music and the ring seems to stick to his hand like it's refusing to leave, and there is no bounce, just a dead stop as it hits the floor. It really gives personality and menace to an inanimate object.

@Nichols_Santa

Жыл бұрын

they made that effect with an iron ring (coated in gold color) and a big electromagnet under the floor. This movie may have had a lot of CGI in it ( and there is) but most of the effects are practical effects. especially anything close-up (well, except for Gollum).

@Thundarr100

Жыл бұрын

It also had the sound effect of a dull “thud” rather than the typical clattering sound you would usually get by dropping a ring onto a wooden floor.

@ryanettel6701

Жыл бұрын

That ALWAYS stuck with me as well. Good catch. Not sure how many feel that. Kudos

@buckbuchanan4902

Жыл бұрын

@@Thundarr100 That thud represents the heaviness of the ring, not physically, but supernaturally.

@dominushydra

Жыл бұрын

I love it. So much detail and love was put into this film and trilogy as a whole

I'm so excited for you two starting this journey! J.R.R. Tolkien, who wrote the books in the 1940s & '50s, was a World War I veteran, a devout Christian, and a scholar of medieval epics and languages. You can see the influence of all of these in his story--the land being ravaged by the destruction of war and burden of sorrow at the loss of friends, the themes of temptation and keeping hope when so many obstacles loom seemingly insurmountable in front of you, and of course the sense of adventure, diverse cultures, and worldbuilding. It truly is one of the greatest stories of the 20th century. You will love the characters even more by the end!

Amber’s pity for Boromir falling under the spell of the ring made smile. Aragorn cried when he died as he was a very good man facing a heartless enemy which made him vulnerable to the ring.

My wife loves to tell the story of how at the end of this movie I just sat there. In shock. All that I could think was "They actually did it. They actually did it justice." I first read Lord of the Rings when I was 11: I never really believed that any film could pull this off. It took 15 years of work to make these. It's as long as it took Tolkien to write it.

Gimli was so affected in Moria because not only were his people dead, it was ruled by his cousin Balin, who was in the sarcophagus (coffin) where they found the book left by the dwarfs. I would recommend that if you guys like it so far, watch the extended versions. They have some extra scenes that give a little bit more lore and background to help you understand the story. And the movies are so good, they won't seem very long.

@johnaaron3103

Жыл бұрын

I agree, do watch the extended versions, even though they are longer but so worth it. Several times a year I will sit and spend the day watching them all back to back.

@lordmortarius538

Жыл бұрын

Ori was there as well, he was the scribe holding the book that Gandalf reads from.

@tonyz8553

Жыл бұрын

Strongly DISAGREE.... do NOT watch the extended versions for a FIRST TIME WATCH....That is a huge mistake....the extended versions are for people who have already seen the movies and just want extra content and more fill in of details around the main story...If you try to watch the extended version for a first time viewing then you will RUIN the pacing and flow of the movies and it will make the rest of the story DRAG and DRAG and they will end up being bored and lost and hating the rest so NO EXTENDED EDITION for a first time viewing...just watch the theatrical cuts til the end and then after that you can add the extended scenes.

@Garryck-1

Жыл бұрын

@@tonyz8553 - Bullshit. Not everyone is as easily bored as you.

@billwicketvogel1787

Жыл бұрын

Extended versions for sure

It's a trilogy. One story over 3 films. I remember watching this over Christmas when it came out and we had to wait a whole year! For 3 sweet years The Lord of the Rings was a Christmas event!

@giannag4581

Жыл бұрын

I know it was so hard waiting a whole year, but so worth it. But at least we got to see it in the theater on the huge screen. 😊

I’m certain you read this kind of comment all of the time, but you two are just beautiful people. I actually feel pretty silly watching reaction videos but when one has a personal connection with a film (or a song) it’s such a wonderful thing to share that initial experience with someone else. I’ve been able to re-experience the wonder of these films through my children’s eyes over the years; this is a bit like that but different. You both have such a positive and hopeful outlook on life. Your reactions are so honest and empathetic and your interactions are honestly very touching. I appreciate you. For such a silly thing, these reaction videos you share provide real value to me and I think, clearly, so many others as well.

Y’all are AMAZING at remembering those little details, like how many rings the elves had and who knows who! These movies are full of little stuff like that, which make them so much richer if you notice them. Makes me happy to know you’re going to enjoy the other movies just as much! Have fun!

Now imagine watching this in theaters back in December 2001. I had never heard of the books but got dragged along by my friends to watch the movie. Got so thoroughly invested in the story and then out of nowhere the goddamn credits start playing and everyone started calmly collecting their belongings and I'm just sat there stunned. When my friend told me the second part would be out in DECEMBER 2002 I nearly damn well cried.

@nirfz

Жыл бұрын

That's why i read the books. Too long to wait for the second movie after the first one... I wanted to know how the story ends, so a friend of mine lend me his books.

@stewartross1030

Жыл бұрын

@@nirfz the books are so much better. the movies missed so much

@nirfz

Жыл бұрын

@@stewartross1030 And yet i find the movies are still great compared to many other movies. I especially liked all the small things they did, that only the readers noticed. (The sword of Theoden looked like Tolkien described it, Meduseld was pretty close, Barahirs Ring only gets mentioned in a small scene in the Extended Edition, but you can see it in several scenes of the cinema version if you look for it...) And that they stuck to the dialogs Tolkien wrote more closely than most movie adaptations do with the books they are based on ever did.

@ShadowyFox_86

Жыл бұрын

I remember those days when this was first released. We were all druggies who needed our Middle Earth fix.

@stewartross1030

Жыл бұрын

@@nirfz i think the movies are great and a fair adaptation but then i remember there's no farmer maggot, Tom Bombadil, barrow downs, war of the shire etc etc :)

The Gollum character was actually a live actor wearing a green suit that was digitized to create what you see on the screen. The actor deserved an Oscar for his work. It was ground breaking.

@Mackampackam

Жыл бұрын

Andy Serkis has since then performed in several other motion capture roles, like King Kong, Snoke in Star Wars and Caesar in the modern Planet of the Apes movies. I think he does Caesar and King Kong even better than Gollum. We can also see him in the flesh in Andor (which I highly recommend) where he does a really good performance. I won't spoil it by telling what role or whether it's a big or small role; just go watch Andor! Another fun fact is that John Rhys-Davies who plays Gimli also played Sallah in Indiana Jones. Did you recognise him? I did not.

@colleenross8752

Жыл бұрын

@@Mackampackam John is also the voice of Treebeard

@scubajedi3091

Жыл бұрын

@@colleenross8752 And he is also very tall

@robinpadilla6683

Жыл бұрын

100% agree with this. It hadnt been done until him. They ended up fancying the whole character on how he spoke, facial expressions, everything! He IS Gollum!

@mckenzie.latham91

Жыл бұрын

the other achievement of the motion suit capture is the ability to now get facial features as well Andy Serkis body language and facial features often were recreated in the cgi characters to make them more life like and real looking.

I love seeing these type reactions, idk about anyone else but it’s so wholesome watching a single person encapsulated by this story! Let alone a couple. I hope you both enjoyed it! It only gets more intense after the Fellowship, I’m so excited for them to capture the rest of the journey because if you watch thier reactions the story is so compelling! Bravo to you both, I hope you enjoy the rest of the legendary story of Arda!!! Shre nazg golugranu kilmi-nudu,1 Ombi kuzd-durbagu gundum-ishi, Nugu gurunkilu bard gurutu, Ash burz-durbagu burzum-ishi, Daghburz-ishi makha gulshu darulu. Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, Ash nazg thrakatulûk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul Daghburz-ishi makha gulshu darulu. 🥇

Jay and Amber....this is my third time watching your LOTR reaction videos. I not only love the books, but I love your reactions to it! You guys are wonderful 💚😁

I know how beautifully done these movies are - so creative - but, I hope people never forget what JRR Tolkien did when he wrote these stories - he literally designed a new world, including creating whole new languages (he actually has a book about the Elvin language which he invented from scratch). What an amazing mind!

@mikenich974

Жыл бұрын

The Silmarilian

@iamredoctober

Жыл бұрын

Worldbuilding that is second to none.

@rhondaturner9494

Жыл бұрын

@@mikenich974 Yes!!! Thank you!!!

@gwenda2808

Жыл бұрын

I think every fantasy author since has been trying to replicate his creativity, to some extent.

@dennisswainston411

Жыл бұрын

You can take a class on Elvish at some colleges!

The reaction they had when the credits started rolling was identical to mine in the theater. I was like "wtf, what about the ring?" Then someone said to me that this series was a trilogy like on the books. I was like," wait, these are books? I have to read these". So I did.

@DeRockMedia

Жыл бұрын

it was torture waiting a year after each film... i didnt know they were books but my friend in HS had read them all...he told me about the dead army and about Gollum after Fellowship... I was sooo eager to watch them all and saw Two Towers and ROTK many times in theaters when they FINALLY came out lol

@skyhime

Жыл бұрын

The theather would have made so much money if the book trilogy was sold in the parlor. I kno i would have snatch them up if avalible.

@michaelccozens

Жыл бұрын

@@skyhime LOL, that's a really good point! I'm not sure who holds the publishing rights, but they definitely missed a trick by not co-ordinating sales or even a new "movie" edition of the books to coincide with the film releases. On the other hand, they may have figured that LOTR is so embedded in Western culture that it'd be like selling a new edition of the Bible to go with Gibson's "Passion of the Christ" or whatever. Or they might have felt that it would be a bit too crassly-commercial for the tone of the releases. Would be interesting to know their reasoning, in any case. The Navy certainly did well out of coordinating recruiting with the original Top Gun, though.

@michaelccozens

Жыл бұрын

Ah, the Fellowship reaction. From "4 hours?! That's insane, I'll never make it" to "WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT'S OVER??!!".

@skyhime

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelccozens im pretty sure its well paced that you will be upset in record time. WHAT? ITS ALREADY OVER!!!

Someone once described the novels as 1 book broken up into 3 parts (can you imagine how HUGE it would be if published as one novel?), therefore, the story is broken up into 3 movies. Welcome to the 1st part of The Lord of the Rings! I loved your reactions.

@darthvegan435

Жыл бұрын

The books are actually six books combined into 3 volumes as originally released.... (or with many editions, it is all combined into one large volume - I have some rather nice ones like that)

Having been a fan of LOTR since 15 y s old (am now 65), I'm always so happy when others find such enjoyment in it😁

I devoured the 3 novels when I was a kid and I thought it would never be made into something that was as cool as the imagery I had in my head…..Peter Jackson exceeded my wildest expectations. These films are incredible.

@BensSoZen

Жыл бұрын

I did too and the movies were quite close to what i had envisioned. I think that speaks to Tolkien's ability to describe in details.

@tonyjefferson3502

Жыл бұрын

@@BensSoZen that is why people love them so much - peter jackson made the film for Tolkien, not himself, they forgave him the minor changes. unlike more recent book adaptions where the script writers believe they know better.

@BensSoZen

Жыл бұрын

The changes he did make show an understanding of the needs of cinema, vs. written storytelling. Good changes, mostly...!

@eibbor171

Жыл бұрын

just imagine how much better it could've been if he wasn't on a budget and schedule still fantastic as is even in the extended edition and deleleted scenes i always wonder why they cut it out ? for example in the theatrical version dont see how frodo and sam get past the horde before i saw extended edition that was always on my mind

If you like the first one please consider doing the extended for the next two. The time flies if you like it. EDIT: 10 min into the reaction and I can already see you both love it. Please do the extended for the next two. They add a lot of cool stuff and the movie doesnt feel long at all.

@GenXDaddyO

Жыл бұрын

PLEASE do the extended edition! It only adds a little bit of time but adds so much useful context!

@WBoneB

Жыл бұрын

Extended Versions tell so much more of the story. So yes, please do those.

@janethernandez724

Жыл бұрын

I agree! The extended version is the best version!

@thedeaconofmetalshow7657

Жыл бұрын

DEFINITELY watch the extended version. I'd go so far as to buy the Blu ray for the extras and fantastic Tolkien history.

@marel5932

Жыл бұрын

YES the extended versions are the absolute best.

MUCH deeper lore version with added details for you: just in case you or anyone else missed it. Galadriel's gift to Gimli has a deeper meaning behind it, like most things in this movie and reflects the expanded lore of the middle earth universe. Galadriel is one of the 2-3 most powerful and wise elves remaining in Middle Earth since the time the land was young. She was born in a place called Valinor, or the Undying land... which is basically the place of residence of the Valar, the local pantheon, the local "gods" as you may call them. Back then, the world was not illuminated by the sun, the moon and the stars, but rather by 2 trees of gold and silver, Telperion and Laurëlin that lit the world before the sun and moon were born from their last flower and fruit as they were basically killed by Melkor. It is said that Galadriel's hair had somehow captured some of the shine of those two trees. Her uncle Fëanor, who was a great king of the Elven people and also arguably their greatest craftsman to ever live, asked/demanded that she give him a lock of hair, so that he could use it to fashion 3 gems that would shine of the same light as the trees. Sensing his pride and arrogance, she refused his request 3 times. He stopped asking and made the gems anyway, managing to complete the task he had set for himself even without her hair. Around these 3 gems, the possession of which became the driving force for many of the great events in the world, entire wars that lasted for centuries exploded, and other events. The gems actively shaped the fate of the races of middle earth to the point that the aforementioned Valar got involved directly. During these times, events surrounding the gems brought about the traditional enmity between Dwarves and Elves... the same enmity that Gimli still feels towards them. That enmity however does not survive his encounter with the wise Galadriel, whom Gimli basically falls platonically in love with. By giving him 3 of her hair, Galadriel is opening a door, offering an olive branch that might one day close the gap that divides these two races. Legolas, himself being an Elven prince and centuries old, knows of the story through his father Thranduil and grandfather Oropher, as it shaped the lives of all Elves, and his subtle smile is possibly the first act of acknowledgment and reconciliation. it is also a way for Peter Jackson, the director of the film, to give a nod to all of the fans who know these facts and backstories... a way to make us feel seen, and to make us appreciate just how deeply the makers of the film respect the books and larger universe created by Tolkien. The thing with the hair may seem weird, but there is a significance to it in real life as well as in the lore of the story. In real life, it was not uncommon for wives, fiancés, or even girlfriends to give their men (who were going off to war), a lock of their hair as a keepsake, particularly in WWI, which Tolkien fought in. The lore part of it comes into play in The Silmarillion, Tolkien's tales of the creation of Arda, the Undying Lands of Valinor, and Middle Earth. Galadriel is many, many thousands of years old, and was born in Valinor before the sun and moon were even created. At the time, the world was lit by two trees, one gold and one silver which would shine at different times from each other, but would shine together once a day when one would fade and the other brighten. Galadriel's hair was said to look like the light of the mingled light from the two trees, which may have inspired Feanor, a master craftsman and heir to the high king of the Noldor, to craft the Silmaril's which were three jewels that captured the light of the two trees, one golden light, one silver light, and one co-mingled light. Fëanor had a bit of a thing for Galadriel and begged her for her hair three different times, which she rejected because she could perceive the inner darkness of his heart and rejected him, which made them "un-friends" after that. There is a lot more to the lore than that, so this is the super crib-notes version. But the point is, it was VERY significant that she granted Gimli three of her hairs to a dwarf, when she would not to the son of her king many 10s of thousands of years ago of which she is related to all three kings who were brothers and Elu Thingol of Doriath was one of the brothers that didn’t stay in Valinor even though he was one of the elven ambassadors along with his three brothers and that king I mentioned was VERY close friends with Thingol) ever wondered how old Galadriel is during the War of the Ring? I have looked in many different sources and depending on where you look, she’s anywhere from 10,000-20,000 years old. 6,000 seems too young as it would make her close in age to Elrond, who I know is much younger than her even though he’s 5000-8000 by the third age, which wouldn’t make sense for her at all even if she was (“690 years older” as some kept repeating on the internet making 6960!)As she was around long before Elrond was even born and time was experience differently to say the LEAST as there is a lot to go into on that subject lol.) She was born during the Years of the Trees & back then the years were something like 9X longer than a solar year so I understand the math is hard, especially since she isn’t given an exact birth year. But it is said that Finarfin, her father, was born in Y.T. 1230, so I would assume she was born sometime within 1000 years of then (being generous). Basically, I’m wondering what the most accurate range is for her age during the events of Lord of the Rings. I’ll also add that Galadriel is was around before the ents even existed (of which Treebeard is 15,000 years old so she’s OLDER than Treebeard/Fangorn) or very close to when they were “created” by Yavannah and probably had much knowledge to do with such things and or direct knowledge of what happened. Probably through an early prototype of her mirror or simply another dream that made her long for middle earth all over again ontop of the yearning she already had to go there and explore. Nothing to do with Fëanor’s oath and all that jazz. Just going from the Appendices (and maybe Silmarillion) she would have to be at least 9000+ years older than Elrond, Elrond was born near the end of the First Age, Galadriel was adult before the destruction of the Trees. Actually, more than that: I just checked, and the Second Age ended in SA 3441. So an elf born literally at the end of the First Age (FA 590) is 3441+3018 = 6459 years old when Frodo leaves for Rivendell. Elrond was born in FA 532, so adds 58 years to get 6517. Elves are mature at 100, so Galadriel adds at leas 632 to Elrond's age, to be at least 7149, and possibly quite a bit more (as attested by other comments.) One fic had Maglor(Elrond’s Adoptive Father, Maedhros was also adoptive father alongside Maglor, they were the eldest sons of Fëanor) - One fic had as much older than Galadriel; I wondered how we knew, and it was pointed out to me that Maglor was the second oldest son of the first son of Finwë, while Galadriel is the youngest child of the third son of Finwë. So, yeah. Note that the second age was the LONGEST and again time was experienced very differently back then too aside from the internal clock of elves working very differently, she’s definitely older as far as the world and the other beings that age far faster around her. I also remind you all that she’s older than the sun and the moon and witnessed and most likely even helped in the Valar’s crafting of the last fruit and flower of the two trees of Valinor. She was the most involved with learning everything possible from them. She’s 25th generation from Tata one of the elven forefathers to wake to the stars. Their birth was rather shrouded in mist. Only those of her grandfathers ilk have a chance of knowing the origins a bit better as they are closer to that culture that stemmed from the beginning. The Years of the Trees were the second of the three great time periods in Arda that followed the Years of the Lamps and preceded the Years of the Sun. They were known to be comprised of several Ages and lasted in total around 1500 Valian Years or 14,373 solar years. Time flowed differently back then and time flowed differently within them too for the elves live as long as the world does. Epic hey?❤❤ The Dúnedain said that Galadriel’s height was two rangar, or "man-high" - some 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm). However, Galadriel's most striking feature was her beautiful long silver-golden hair. The Elves of Tirion said it captured the radiance of the Two Trees Laurelin and Telperion themselves. Galadriel was said to be the tallest female in Middle Earth, at 6'4”. But then Thingol was the tallest elf ever to live, and he's estimated to be almost 9' (274 cm) Thingol was also a very very prominent figure within the Silmarillion and other books. He’s the great ancestor of Elrond+Arwen and through Aragorn being directly but distantly related to Elronds Twin Brother Elros it makes him loosely connected to Thingol as well. Let’s just say he died a tragic death long long ago. I’m a continent that doesn’t exist anymore. The events I spoke of in my earlier story of Elrond about his fathers deeds, which lead to the Valar helping with putting a Stop to Morgoth for good so to say and that War Of Wrath lasted 80 years straight and it left the landmass torn asunder from the clash of gods and the holy host of Vanyar elves that were closest to the Valar than all other elves so you can imagine what a bunch of mighty elves men and Maiar fighting a bunch of fowl creatures and beings for 80 years would do to a continent. It all fell into the sea. Galadriel barely made it over the mountain before that part of the story officially broke out.

@Makkaru112

Жыл бұрын

🍀Galadriel's life was marked by much loss and tragedy. she lost many family members, including her brothers Aegnor and Angrod, who died in the War of Wrath, a great conflict between the forces of the Valar and Morgoth. She also lost her grandfather, Finwë, who was slain by Morgoth by a terrible and unholy lighting strike that left his body broken but one can imagine he was just as mighty as Fëanor being the FATHER, Morgoth himself being responsible for the deaths of her uncles Fëanor and Fingolfin. Fëanor was Galadriel's half-uncle, as he was the son of Finwë by his first wife Míriel. Fëanor's sons were therefore Galadriel's first cousins. Most of Fëanor's sons died in the wars that followed the theft of the Silmarils, including the tragic deaths of Celegorm and Curufin, who were slain by their own cousin, Lúthien's son Dior. Galadriel also lost her relative Aredhel, who was her cousin, and her brother king Turgon of the hidden kingdom of Gondolin. These losses weighed heavily on Galadriel, but she remained strong and resolute in the face of adversity. Fëanor's death was a tragic event that marked the beginning of the First Age of Middle-earth. After Morgoth stole the three Silmarils, Fëanor swore an oath to retrieve them, even if it meant going to war with the Valar themselves. Fëanor led the Noldor in their rebellion against the Valar, and he and his sons played a significant role in the events that followed. Fëanor was eventually slain by Balrogs, demonic creatures who served Morgoth, during the flight of the Noldor from Middle-earth. His death marked the end of an era, and his legacy continued to be felt in Middle-earth for many ages to come. Fingolfin's death was no less tragic. He challenged Morgoth to single combat and fought valiantly against him, but he was ultimately slain by the Dark Lord. His death inspired many to rise up against Morgoth, and his legacy continued to inspire the people of Middle-earth for many ages to come. Despite the many losses she suffered, Galadriel remained a powerful and influential figure in Middle-earth, and her wisdom and knowledge continued to be sought after by many. Galadriel's history is rich and complex, and she played a significant role in the events of Middle-earth. She was born in the Undying Lands before the creation of the sun and moon, and she was a member of the Noldor, one of the three Elven races. Galadriel's family, the House of Finarfin, was closely connected to the Vanyar, the first of the three Elven races to journey to the Undying Lands. Galadriel's grandmother, Indis, was a Vanya, and her mother, Eärwen, was a Teleri princess who married Finarfin. Galadriel's father and brothers participated in the rebellion of the Noldor against the Valar, which resulted in the exile of the Noldor from the Undying Lands. Galadriel, however, did not participate in the rebellion and remained in the Undying Lands. During the Third Age, Galadriel played a key role in the events leading up to the War of the Ring. She helped the Fellowship of the Ring by giving them gifts, advice, and guidance, and she played a significant role in the defeat of Sauron. Galadriel possessed many magical abilities, including the power to read minds, the ability to communicate telepathically, and the power to cast spells. She was also renowned for her beauty and grace, and her wisdom and knowledge were highly respected by the Free Peoples of Middle-earth. Overall, Galadriel's long life and rich history make her one of the most intriguing and powerful characters in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium.

Finding your channel has been such a treat. Not only are your commentaries just wonderful to watch. But your dynamic. Your energies toward each other. The fact that you can watch and cry to films and seeing the genuine reactions to never before seen films for you (Sixth Sense twist reaction was wholesome as hell). I just love it. Thank you for creating such great content. You’d think all reaction channels would be the same, but you two bring such a great energy to it. It’s unique. I also love that you never talk down to each other. Build each other up and are on the same wavelength. Love love love it.

I loved your reactions when the movie ended! We had to wait a year for each movie; it was torture. BTW Galadriel (the elf queen) wasn't corrupted by the ring when she went all glowy dread queen, she was showing what she would become in trying to use the ring for good while testing her own resolve to resist the temptation. That's also why Gandalf wouldn't touch the ring. The only one really corrupted was Boromir since he was Human and as demonstrated previously, Humans aren't good at resisting the ring. In fact Boromir is actually a decent dude when he's not under the influence of the ring. Strider could resist because it's a family thing.

@marcusfridh8489

Жыл бұрын

It is all about desires, boromir had the desire to use the ring to become the hero if his people. What Sauron and the ring is really exploiting is the deepest desires of grandure. Like the buddhism says, it is our own desires that is the root of our sufferings. Aragorn had no desires of becoming the heir of gondor, so he was not as effected by the ring as boromir was.

@fyraltari1889

Жыл бұрын

Aragorn is tempted too, everyone except Tom Bombadil (who isn't in the movies) is tempted by the Ring. He was just better at resisting it than Boromir. But also Boromir was dealing with some stuff too.

@VadulTharys

Жыл бұрын

@@fyraltari1889 actually most elves can not even be close to the ring without feeling pain. Frodo could not hide the fact he had the ring when around elves and they avoided him like the plague. Galadriel, Haranduil, and a few others could be around it but it would have corrupted them if they took possession of it and they all knew it so the ring had only the power to incite anger and pain in elves, not a desire for power.

@paulstewart6203

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I saw the first two in the theater, a year's Long wait.

@x_mau9355

Жыл бұрын

Galadriel is such a badass that needs no ring to beat the s. out everybody on screen, wizards, necromancers, orcs, men, dwarfs, elves.. living and not living.

I live for the reactions of people to how it ends, because I feel it all over again. Imagine being reluctantly dragged to the theater to watch this and you get that ending. THEN you have to wait an entire year to watch the next part. You are in for a treat with this one. It's fantastic.

So things to know about this movie. Arwin literally called on the river bruinen to rise up and strike her enemies, as it was enchanted to do. The One Ring grants the wielder the power of command and sustained life. You see an example of this command when Frodo compells Gollum to lead them to the black gate. While worn, it grants invisibility and extremely keen ears at the cost of clear vision. These are actually more clearly displayed in the Hobbit movies. That statue that frodo was hiding behind when he saw up to the Black Tower, then up to the Eye, is actually a throne. Said throne has an enchantment that allows those who sit in it so see extremely long distances. Lastly, with how impressive fighting with two arrows in his chest was, you guys didn't quite put enough respect on my man there. The shafts on those arrows are massive. Look at them the next chance you get. They're almost thumb thick, and on top of that, they were poisoned. Hence why that Uruk-hi was snarling so much with each shot, a lesser man would have been dead after 1, Boromir took 3 and didn't go down with less than 20 bodies.

I don't care how many times I watch this video, my favorite part is when the movie ends and the looks of disbelief on your faces kills me every time!

Welcome to Middle Earth, my friends. You have embarked on a journey you will remember all your lives. Over the next two films, there will be battles, victories, defeats and friendships rarer then gold. So glad you decided to go on this quest, and I'll be right there with you, each step of the way.

The Lord of the Rings honors bravery, fealty, and devotion. The scene where Sam almost drowns is the heart of what the story is about. Sam’s dedication and devotion to Frodo is the essence of what the lord of the rings is about.

Arwen is the granddaughter of Galadriel in the books, Arwen also has two brothers there, but none of these relationships are ever shown or clarified in the movies. No problems though, because I think the movies did her character better, even with limited screen time, (though extended versions of these movies are really worth the watch.)😊 I love your reactions to this! Edit: I forgot to say that Aragorn is the perfect man! Period. No debate. The emotional maturity alone in that scene where he goes from battling 100 enemies, beheading the leader, and then mourning Boromir within a minute of one another, perfection! You'll also see in later movies how a perfect leader is supposed to be, everyone take notes!

this reaction was really great and i enjoyed watching you guys watch, but i just laughed so hard at Amber talking about how much she liked Gandalf and how he was her favorite, knowing he was about to die in like 10 minutes 😂

"All shall love me and despair" from Galadriel as she is being tested by the ring is just such an amazing line. It's one of many lines of dialog in this trilogy that never fails to give me chills.

@jonathanlewis1981

Жыл бұрын

Ain't it nice to see her as she is meant to be instead of a hard faced bitch in rings of power

@jefflarkin9619

Жыл бұрын

That line is so distinctly feminine to the ultimate demonstration of power. These are the exact words from Tolkien's pen. In the Hobbit movies PJ errored in depicting Galadriel as this "dark queen" while she fought Sauron (never happened, BTW) because darkness can't fight darkness. She should have been depicted as light and beauty fighting darkness.

@ChallengeIdeas

Жыл бұрын

@@jefflarkin9619 That scene disappointed me, too. There is nothing more splendid and terrible than a being of pure light and goodness, judging the darkness. If they watch the Hobbit, I hope they watch the Maple Films cut! It shaves off all the unnecessary additions and brings it all down to a more manageable film, much closer to the book (and 100% free of Original She-Elf Do Not Steal).

@rikk319

Жыл бұрын

@@jefflarkin9619 There's a reason she's terrifying, but it isn't because of any evil. As religious as Tolkien was, he'd know how angels in the Bible are described as terrifying when they reveal themselves to people--the amount of pure power and righteousness they show is frightening to mortals. Galadriel, as one of the elves who grew up in Valinor, has a spirit like that.

I love that 20 years later, these movies are still magical. The acting, the music, the production quality and costuming is an incredible feat. Even the special effects still hold up for the most part. I loved watching you guys discover this for the first time. On a side note, I absolutely live for people's reaction to the Balrog and you did not disappoint.

@mamaseesa3122

Жыл бұрын

When I hear of remakes of movies (like Harry Potter), I don't usually have an issue, I'm excited to see somebody's new interpretation. But with LOTR, no remake needs to be made. They achieved perfection.

@ichmeiner4531

Жыл бұрын

@@mamaseesa3122 exactly this. There's just no way (and no need) to perfect something that already has everything and a bit more on top. The amount of effort, time, hard work and love for detail that the whole crew put in is, in my opinion, unmatchable. It just seems like every single person, from costumes to set to actors, was in it 100%. There's nothing to correct if there's literally nothing wrong.

@glenmcdonald375

Жыл бұрын

lol... my favorite movies ever... 20+ years - yes... BUT Tolkien wrote these books in 1947, 1948... they were published in 1954...I read them as a 10 year old child in 1980... they were inspired by his experiences and traumas during WWII... EVERY fantasy novel written since has copied from his basic premise... 20 years is nothing... Tolkien CREATED fantasy as we know it

@mrglasses8953

Жыл бұрын

Some of the CGI and blue screen compositing is showing it's age tbh.

@Baddas_

Жыл бұрын

​@@mrglasses8953As if visuals are the main focus for such masterpieces like LOTR

It always takes a few times watching, but the "simple" act of Bilbo having the ring for so long and under his own power actually dropping it on his floor, letting it go, is one of the most IMPRESSIVE FEATS in this entire Tolkien universe. No one else could have done what Bilbo did. Respect

I'm a bit late to the party, but I wanted to leave you two some love and appreciation. I've had your reactions on loop this past week because of how wholesome and genuine your enjoyment is for one of my most beloved franchises, you both are so much fun to watch. Thank you!!

I’m glad that y’all enjoyed the Fellowship! Like others have said, I recommend watching the extended version of the next two. The extra scenes add so much to your viewing experience. For 3 years straight, my brothers and I and a bunch of our friends would go to dinner and then go to the theater and watch the movie on its opening night. I can’t wait to go on the rest of this journey with y’all.

@BDogg2023

Жыл бұрын

It wasn’t a three year tradition, but I bought 16 tickets to the midnight, opening night showing at the Hollywood Arclight and took all my friends for Return of the King. I was sick as a dog, but still went. The parking structure afterwards was a nightmare. Didn’t get home til almost 6am, and I lived a mile away. 😂 Finding friends who’re fans and doing all day marathons is fun, too.

@ThatShyGuyMatt

Жыл бұрын

LOTR is for sure a series you need to watch the extended versions of. Run time goes much higher but you get so much more lore and stuff from the books.

@floppsymoppsy5969

Жыл бұрын

yup. they actually put essential scenes in the extended cuts

@karengoodenough827

Жыл бұрын

We made this our Xmas/ holiday family get together, dinner and then going to see these movies, it was great!

@NickEBN79

Жыл бұрын

Yes watch the extended editions.

If it hasnt been mentioned already, another unprecedented thing about this trilogy is they filmed them all at once. So there's a real consistency in the look, feel, directing, etc, making it all extraordinarily cohesive.

Your responses to lotr are so authentic and childlike. The Lord of the Rings trilogy is the movie I have watched on repeat the most and now I watch it over and over with you guys.❤❤❤

"These little hobbits getting baked" 😂 That was fun to watch you guys discover this gem, you're awesome! Good job... and man, can you believe this movie is 22yo already. Crazy

I cried when Sam was running after Frodo when he was leaving and knew he couldn’t swim. Just goes to show how much Sam is INDEED a TRUE friend! ❤

@blazednlovinit

Жыл бұрын

One theme of Tolkien's work is the power of oaths, and he stated that he made a promise to not leave him. I'm sure he wants to be there because he's a good friend as well but he cites the oath as like "you're not going to make me break my OATH now are you?"

The entire production of these films is just off the scale. Great writing, great directing, great acting, great production design, great music. The Lord of the Rings, is a modern classic, and an epic for the ages.

What the ring was saying around 32:40 was: Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum-ishi krimpatul. This is the ring verse that Gandalf translated near the beginning as: One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, One ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them. It is not just a poem but kind of an incantation that Sauron chanted during the creation of the ring and at that moment the elves became aware of his intentions.

Tolkien was a linguist first, he invented the Elf language. His friends encouraged him to write a back story for it. He was a soldier during WW1 and wrote this trilogy during WW2. The books are Amazing. Read them when i was 12 in 1980, Gandalf’s wisdom has echoed through out my whole life.

@shadowfax7799

Ай бұрын

He wrote the Silmarillion stories/history long before the Hobbit or LOTR, which is a major reason there is so much depth the LOTR. The history behind the LOTR was fully developed before it was written. While the Silmarillion is not easy to read for most people, it gives you a deeper understanding of who Gandalf, Saruman, Galadriel, Elrond, the Balrog, the Noldor, etc. really are. You can certainly get a lot out of the LOTR without having read the Silmarillion, and it works great as a stand alone story, but there is a greater depth to it that you get if you are familiar with the stories (it is more like history tales) in the Silmarillion.

In 1973 I was far from home in the military and found The Fellowship of the ring on the book shelf of the base exchange. I read it in 2 days and raced back to buy the next two books before they disappeared from the shelf. I've been re-reading every few years and of course was in the theater the day each of the movies came out. Seeing others enjoy this epic journey brings back the feelings I had the first time I read/watched. Love your channel.

Hey guys, I know y'all haven't yet touched the prequel films of the Star Wars series, but the actor who played the evil wizard Saruman in this movie, also plays the evil Count Dooku in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. He is the legendary, Christopher Lee, whose career spanned from 1946 to his death in 2015. He was in over 287 film and TV projects, playing all sorts of characters. He was famous for playing vampire, Count Dracula, in several films during the 50s, 60s and 70s. In those days, he was considered to be a master of the horror genre, next to another legendary horror film actor, Vincent Price (who did the narration part of the Michael Jackson song, Thriller).

I love the books growing up and I especially love these. When you realize that aragorn's girlfriend is actually the lead singer Steven Tyler of Aerosmith's daughter. Liv Tyler it gives it extra oomph.

Do the extended edition of the next two movies!!! It's so worth it I promise you! Extra scenes, lore, music, action, deapth, and understanding. These movies are made to be watched on extended edition. You won't regret it👍

@breebree9319

Жыл бұрын

NO. Absolutely not! Its too long and too much dead space and slow pacing for someone who's never seen the movies before. It is something better experienced by a fan or a true cinefile.

As a big fan of the books, I highly anticipated this movie. It was disappointing some of the things that were left out (Tom Bombadil and the barrow wights) but all in all this series is my favorite. Jackson did not deserve an Oscar for this, he deserved a Nobel Prize.

@jonniiinferno9098

Жыл бұрын

yes - he absolutely did !!!

@KSDVLmom

Жыл бұрын

Was surprised to see Jackson's scene in the edit. Did they recognize him?

@karicastanza5216

Жыл бұрын

Damn straight!

@greggary7217

Жыл бұрын

I missed Tom Bombadil & the wights too but still agree. I’ve yet to see any other series brought to life with as much faithfulness as this. Even The Hobbit came up short. LOTR stands alone.

@michelemercier2286

Жыл бұрын

@@greggary7217 Maybe because I saw the first movie before reading the books but I didn't miss Tom Bombadil or the barrow wights at all. I recently re-watched the movies and re-read the books and still think it was the right decision. There is a part of the story I wish had been told but the characters involved haven't been introduced yet, so I won't mention it.

So glad you're enjoying this series. Here are some details that aren't explained in the movies that will help make a few things make more sense: * Hobbits are a short race that are known for simple things and a simple life who rarely leave the Shire. They are resistant to the corruption of the Ring. * Sauron was the top servant of Melkor, a much more powerful spirit that was killed. Melkor was strong enough to have Balrogs under his power, but Sauron isn't. Sauron is the same class of being as the Wizards. * The Wizards aren't mortal. They're essentially angels that were limited in power and sent to Middle Earth to help guide mortal races to defeat Sauron. * The Ring is an extension of Sauron. It's like wearing a part of the Dark Lord. * The hobbits' pipe weed is just tobacco. Very good quality but still tobacco. * Merry and Pippin are the youngest of the group, and they're basically teenagers. That's why they screw up so much. They're teenage troublemakers who've never really left their small town. For perspective, Sam is in his 20s and Frodo his 30s. * The Ring's text is in Dark Speech. It looks like Elven, but it's older and fouler. * Others have probably said it, but Gimli is so upset over the Mines because Balin was his uncle and the rest of the folks there were roughly like his cousins. * It's mentioned in the Extended Cut but the mithril shirt is worth more than the value of the entire Shire. Not including the Ring, Bilbo's adventure made him richer than anyone in the Shire by far. * No one could've saved Gandalf. Aragorn and Legolas are the only ones who really understand that at this point. The Balrog is so strong that even the whole Fellowship couldn't have pulled Gandalf back up.

What a beautiful trilogy. I remember back then not a single person thought it would be possible to make a good movie adaption on the lore of the rings , everyone was doubting Peter Jackson and knew him as a horrible movie maker , he then pulled it off and made arguably the greatest trilogy ever and won the most Oscar’s in Oscar history

Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings as ONE book but it was so incredibly long and dense that his publishers broke it up into the three books of the trilogy. Even so, the individual books are still very long and involved. The detailing is incredible. Also, Tolkien invented entire languages before he even wrote the stories. That also explains the cliffhanger feel to the end of the movie you just saw.

@istari0

Жыл бұрын

It was split into three volumes because of high printing costs in the United Kingdom in the years after WWII.

@bookswithike3256

Жыл бұрын

Lord of the Rings is not that long by modern standards. Nowadays be have books that are 1000 pages long, and modern fantasy books tend to fall between 500 and 900 pages for one book.

@artbagley1406

Жыл бұрын

And to fully understand the finer points of this trilogy, there's another several books you can consult to follow the hiking routes, understand the vocabulary, and get the entire backstory of Middle Earth. The one book that is pretty "thick" is "The Silmarillion" which explains the genealogy and origins of the elves, dwarves, wizards, and others. It's all out there, IF you want to go down the Tolkien rabbit hole.

When I watched Fellowship in the theater in 2001, I can honestly say it was the last time I experienced true ‘movie magic’. 3 hours disappeared in the blink of an eye and I could have stayed for another 30. Your reactions were exactly like mine, jaws on the floor, a lot of ‘wow’, and complete dismay that it had to end. I agree with many others here that when you watch The Two Towers and Return Of The King, watch the extended versions. Yes each one is almost 4 hours long but there is no filler. There is so much back story to explore.

During filming, when Sam entered the river on an early take, he trod on a piece of broken glass, badly injuring his foot. The one piece of glass that the cleaning divers missed, was found by Sam’s foot Common sense says he had to wait for his foot to heal before going back to film the scene. The things actors go through to make the film is crazy

The Late Christopher Lee, who played Saruman, was an avid fan and Readee of The Lord of the Rings in reading the whole trilogy repeatedly each year. As for the river in Rivendell, in the Books, it was the power of Elrond that caused the river to surge to protect his Realm, but Gandalf used his power to shape the waves into the semblance of white horses.

I literally was dying laughing when it ended and I saw your faces.....LOL Don't make us wait too long til the next!!! Get this trilogy done!

@hb1011971

10 ай бұрын

That was super funny, I had to wait a year 😂

Peter Jackson did such an amazing job of being true to the original books. There were minor changes due to time constraints in film, but whenever there were questions, they referred to the books. Cinematography, soundtrack, costumes, scenic design, are all outstanding. There were so many academy awards won by this franchise. Can’t wait for your reaction the the rest of the trilogy! ❤

@chiaraderrico8783

Жыл бұрын

well, not so minor changes, some are pretty radical, but who cares, it's the greatest trilogy in the history of cinema

@Makkaru112

Жыл бұрын

@@chiaraderrico8783 then you’ll love SirBookSage’s ROP playlist starting from his episodes before during and after it came out. You also. Amazing lore stuff too from him and also super duper eloquent and comes at it from an entirely different angle. Even showed how it had good bones to work with and even bits they could have used if they decided to continue following through. (Which they never seem to do. But hey. We get endless amounts of memes now )😂❤

@hater2764

Жыл бұрын

Cinematography? Soundtrack? Custumes? Scenic design? Peter Jackson didn't do this all by himself! He only choose the right people to this job! People forget to give the credit and respect to Alan Lee, John Howe, Howard Shore, people from Weta Workshop and countless of others!

@joescott8877

Жыл бұрын

@@hater2764 Word. Er, WORD(S)!! Yup, an Army of Light brought this together!

@chrispeel3123

Жыл бұрын

@@hater2764 Jackson was smart to not only use the appendices to help flesh out the world, giving those small bits and pieces that the fans notice and enjoy, but he also brought in people who had been illustrating Tolkiens world for years to bring it to life. It gave the films a richness that few others can match.

OK, I was an LOTR fan (not fanatic, but HUGE fan). I read the books back in 1980 (18 years old, newly enlisted in the US Air Force) when all my friends told me "You GOT to read these books!". My first read was very impatient (I was not mature enough). Three years later, reread them. THEN I got it! But it was my THIRD read (1986) when I really FELT it and it just made my heart ache. When I heard they were making these, I was SO afraid it would get a bad treatment. When I finally saw it on the day it came out.... I was BLOWN away at how faithful (true Tolkien fanatics want every word on the screen - not achievable if you want them to be successful). These movies need to be shown to budding film makers on how to MAKE a movie from a good book. Jackson hit everything. He got the cast, cgi, costumes, cinematography, editing, script, acting, sound, SCORE (one of the best music scores out there! Howard Shore NAILED it!). I mean, there are little things in there only the fans would get, but they don't distract! And we get to hear Elvish! THAT could have backfired! There were sooo many ways these films could have failed but through Tolkien's ghost guiding them, they are true works of art!! Once in a while I can tear up in a good movie maybe ONE time. In these, there are sooo many good tear up spots!! Especially Return of the King.

@bernice6867

10 ай бұрын

In my sister's class everyone read that (around 1980) in my class I was the only one- I never could convince anyone to read it.😢 Their loss.

This is the best type of reaction. Actually tried getting into it from the start instead of being sarcastic for the first half like others.

This is simply the greatest movie trilogy. One thing that isn't really made clear is how long Gandalf was gone researching the ring and how long Frodo had it just sitting in the envelope. It was decades IIRC.

@jackbrewster9766

Жыл бұрын

17 years

@zoesumra9152

9 ай бұрын

One can't start a movie by saying, "And then nothing happened for 17 years," so it was a sensible decision to leave out the time lapse.