We'll be reacting to RINGS OF POWER weekly starting in September!

@issitalopez

Жыл бұрын

Por favor y gracias 💖 💓 💕

@KamalAdnanTheFirst

Жыл бұрын

I actually want to say that what you're gonna see in the series is most likely not gonna be true to the books in a lot of ways, which is fair since the movies do have their own differences. However, the contrast here is that there are a lot of things that the RoP writers have added that weren't in the original source material or were changed altogether, because at least Peter Jackson tried to stay true to the books. Point is, what happens in this show might differ a bit too much at certain times or most times, and I want you to know that so you understand to separate the books, and the Peter Jackson movies as well, from RoP.

@sawcondiznuts1422

Жыл бұрын

Soo glad!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@ClaytonStone895

Жыл бұрын

@@KamalAdnanTheFirst “True to the books”? There is very little second age material, so them filling in characters to create an actual story with dialogue still stays true to the lore. It looks awesome and will be wildly successful.

@KamalAdnanTheFirst

Жыл бұрын

@@ClaytonStone895 There were elements of the second age that were referenced in the books. Like Galadriel having a daughter with Celeborn, named Celebrian, who later became Elrond's wife. And it was Celeborn and Elrond who'd later march against Sauron to help Celebrimbor when his true intentions were revealed, but they were eventually defeated due to Sauron's greater numbers. And that's just a couple. I can see the show trying to fill in the gaps but I'm mostly worried that what they do put in there aren't gonna match what was referenced to have happened. Edit: Another thing, the elves immediately became aware of Sauron's treachery right after he made the One Ring and wore it to control the others. This angered him that he began his war against them first. After that is when he gathered the rings made for dwarves and men-they were already made beforehand, and it was the latter nine kings of men who'd later become the Nazgul. So the whole timeline structure the series is going for is definitely gonna be something to take note for the knowledgeable Tolkienite or Tolkiendil.

Love seeing Hector defending Agustin about him getting his facts mix up. I agree with him because not every hard core fan remembers everything from the source material. A lot of us fan will forget some things as time goes on. Mad respect to you Hector! And love the friendship the three of guys shared. Also, I'm very excited to go back to the world of Middle Earth and see what this show has in store!

@rogerroger5171

Жыл бұрын

Adam is exactly right. I have trouble with earth history, when it comes to middle earth I'm really lost LOL

@phillipkylemorelo8882

Жыл бұрын

now I ship hector and agustin 🤧

@keeganbate8935

Жыл бұрын

There's an insane amount of lore to mix up, so it's all good

@AFC-ef4gs

Жыл бұрын

Also people got to remember that when these guys are reacting to something they really love they are even more excited than most if us are. Because they are excited they are going to make mistakes.

@movies798

Жыл бұрын

@fortnite epic games yt Yeah I heard. Really looking forward to the movie. Hopefully the animation is good.

The "50 year old white guy from Connecticut" comment took me right out 🤣

Adam sounded like my mom. We were watching LoTR Fellowship and Two Towers last week, and I showed her this trailer. I was trying to tell her how it follows Galandrial and she's like who. We've watched these movies a hundred times and she still can probably only name three characters. 😂 She always just says, "I can't remember these people names. Just like Harry Potter." It drives me nuts! 😂

@AngelaSealana

Жыл бұрын

It really is easier if you read the books.

I was there for the panel in hall h and the energy was amazing the cast seemed to love what they were doing everyday. I just couldn’t help but think “I wish Agustin was in here right now” the way the show runners were talking about Lord of the Rings and speaking in elvish along with Steven Colbert being the moderator. I’m 100 percent sure Agustin and Hector and Adam will love this show!!!

@domowoy5477

Жыл бұрын

Bruh

Hector is always Papa Bear of the group 🤣 So protective of Adam and Augustine. We love to what is it see it.

You go, Hector! That's real friendship right there.

Never clicked so fast!🙌🏼🙌🏼

Lord of the rings is the 2nd best selling book (after the bible) in the 20th century - they have a completely different struggle to tackle than turning comics into a movie, especially after the great job (mostly) that Peter Jackson did.

Hector’s rant was EVERYTHING!!! Go off, sir!

You tell them Hector! We shall protect Agustin! ♥

Be nice to Aguestin. These men are the best. So knock it off.. please

You tell them Hector!!!! LOL!!

You guys are so positive it's wonderful! Also can we just say how out of this world the music for the trailer is, I can't get over how beautiful it is 😭

Don't worry about it too much Agustin - I've been doing this 'Lord of the Rings' stuff for 50 years, and I STILL can't remember this from that to save my damn life. Hehe. That said, this series looks amazing.

1:01 this is why I love Hector so much 🤣

Hector, from what I understand it's not an adaptation but more "inspired by" based on what the show runners are saying. From listening to their interviews they are "remixing" it much like marvel does while trying to say that they aren't. I want to end with my favorite Tolkien quote, the content of which I hope they respect. "I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done so since I grew old and wary enough to detect its presence. I much prefer history - true or feigned- with its varied applicability to the thought and experience of readers. I think that many confuse applicability with allegory, but the one resides in the freedom of the reader, and the other in the purposed domination of the author." -JRR Tolkien

@nunuabiznus

Жыл бұрын

Also I do think they're going to be as fast and loose with the lore, if not more so.

Silmarillion was a FANTASTIC accomplishment from scratch

Although the showrunners are pretty new to the industry they were the only ones who won the pitch to both amazon and Tolkien estate so yeah they had to go through double screening all while competing with other great names who pitched their ideas besides the writers on this show are ppl from cannibal,Breaking bad,sopranos,stranger things1,GOT1-3,toy story 4.

Hector saying, he likes Sir Lenny Henry's accent. he is from Dudley near Birmingham, that is just his exaggerated version of his home accent lol.

I'm terrible with names. I had a finger on the appendix while reading LOTR just so I can remember names. It was much worse when I was reading Silmarillion!!! So in my head I may have scenes confused with each other! So its not big deal to get some facts wrong. What's important is if the show captures the atmosphere of Tolkien's books. If it transports me to that world then they did it right! Crossing my fingers.

Don't threaten us with a good time, Hector!

Well said Hector! I’ve read Silmarillion at least 3 times when I was a kid and still can’t remember jack shit. People need to unclench about imaginary things. Am just glad to know Agustin loves the middle earth as much as me! Keep up the good work!

I just want to point out, respectfully, you guys rock!

As a Hector myself, we defend our nerdy friends. Vamos!

Broo!! Jaja Aun no termino de ver el video and hell yehh, tu no te preocupes Agustin, es genial tenerte abordo en este canal! Y sabes infinidad de cosas. Y entre la misma comunidad vamos aprendiendo. No importa que tengamos datos incorrectos de una mencion de la carta numero 564 de Tolk jaja You rock dude! Un fuerte abrazo a los 3 de la ciudad de México! Sigan con ese gran trabajo! Y no dejen esas reacciones en sitio los 3, son geniales! Tambien cuando jugaron un juego los 3, the walking dead! Epico y muy divertido! Saludos!

Lol at the beginning.

I'm always forgetting names even on things I have watched tons of times. This trailer & watching the panel on KZread made me even more excited for this series.

Some top tier fantasy movies to come out recently are: The Green Knight and The Northman. Not huge budgets but amazing atmosphere

@unknownwarrior5672

Жыл бұрын

The northman isn't fantasy

@mnoir7257

Жыл бұрын

@@unknownwarrior5672 It most certainly is. While the film used a lot of period accurate costumes it was most certainly a fantasy film with magic and witchcraft.

Also according to NERD OF THE RINGS when they attended the hall H panel the were fed with lots of short clips of the upcoming series and the most epic of the clips is the flashback of how morgoth killed the 2 trees. Cant wait to see that i might cry haha

@MarieS610

Жыл бұрын

This is also one of my most anticipated scenes. I love the Trees🥺

Is Eminem playing Sauron in this?

@MarieS610

Жыл бұрын

Nope, that wasn’t Sauron. As far as we know.

@ENTERTAINtheDUDE

Жыл бұрын

@@MarieS610 hmm, ok. I think Sauron then was an elf that betrayed his captors when he was imprisoned. At least in the books anyways... I figured that guy was sauron.

@MarieS610

Жыл бұрын

@@ENTERTAINtheDUDE for sure, a lot of people thought it was. This actor is a woman, it’s speculated that it’s some sort of cult leader or follower of Sauron/Morgoth

My face hurts, from the open 😂🤣 - Thank you.😁

I’m so happy about this show bcuz 1.SA is one of the most mysterious age and probably the second darkest age in Tolkien but Tolkien only wrote very little about it so I’m glad that they are trying to tell an epic fantasy 2.This show will introduce the books and movies to a whole new generation and keep tolkiens legacy in English literature and in media

Really wish we could watch this on the big screen even after its aired as a special , I will be watching your reactions cannot wait.

I went to go get the Audiobook as it's easier for me to ingest info that way... it's 15HOURS LONG!

Hector calling out all rude commenters and defending Agustin is the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. Go the *language* off my guy 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I think we need to start calling you Hector The Protector. ...I'll see myself out. But seriously, love seeing you jump in to have Augustine's back.

Have no fear Augustin I read the Silmarillion once a year and each time have to constantly research who and what I am reading because what Tolkien (Father and Son) did was on an epic scale so rarely seen.

0:34 This show won't have anything from the Silmarillion due to copyright issues I believe, so if you read the LOTR appendices you should be fine!

@sawcondiznuts1422

Жыл бұрын

Eh? They are already showing tons of stuff from the silmarillion like the battle of unnumbered tears,two trees,morgoth,house finwe,feanors oath and a lot more

@kikebautista2110

Жыл бұрын

@@sawcondiznuts1422 Amazon has no rights to the Simlarillion. They can only put flashes that appearded in the LOTR appendices or some agreements but without putting names or locations in those flashes. This show has so much changes to the Tolkiens wirttings that is barely his work.

This trailer looked a LOT better than the first one they showed awhile back. Makes me much happier and willing to watch this series and give it a fair shot. CGI and effects looked really good here even just on youtube, while the first trailer just didn't impress me that much.

I'm excited purely for the chance to see more of the legendarium that still existed in the second age. They only have the rights to the appendices, but it seems that we might see very iconic characters and moments from the Silmarillion (possibly seeing Finrod and (OMG!!) the oath of Feanor!!!) since a lot of that is mentioned in the appendices. The events of the first age are incredibly important to establishing who Galadriel is in the second age. She, like all the Noldor, suffered incredibly fighting Morgoth, and establishing that will help us understand why she will be so driven to root out Sauron.

@Delogros

Жыл бұрын

It's already fairly obvious they have butched Galadriel's character in the second age... not sure hitting a lore appropriate milestone here or there (which they probably wont either) is going to make all that much difference.

Agustin, why do you think I started re-reading it a month or so ago. Needed to brush up! It’s too rich of a history to remember everything unless you’re constantly engaging in it

Appreciate the positivity and openness here because, as someone observing from the outside of this fanbase, the fan response to this show has been a bit exhausting to watch. I love the films dearly - the music from Fellowship in particular is some of the most important music in the world to me. But I've never read the books and know that I don't have that context and connection. But it's been disheartening to see how vitriolic a vocal minority have been. To me, the show looks promising, even if earlier trailers were light on story. At the very least, they are certainly pulling out all of the stops for its production.

Anybody sending hate to Agustin or anyone for getting facts mixed up is probably kidding themselves about being the know-all and end-all of Tolkien. Everyone gets their facts mixed up - even Tolkien super-nerd Stephen Colbert. It's been a good while since I've read LoTR and the SIlmarillion, so I, too have been brushing up on stuff by watching a LOT of Nerd of the Rings videos - his videos are such an excellent resource to bring my cheese-filled brain up to scratch on everything.

Be careful haters Hector is coming for you ass.

I love and respect you guys! You’re okay Augustin! 😂

First of all, so many props to Adam for putting all that work and effort into getting these videos out. I didn't know Adam drove back home on Saturday after such a marathon of activities! Secondly, thanks for meeting with us on Friday at Mike Hess Brewing. It was awesome to share a beer with you, to talk with you and the Heroes Reforged family that showed up! I am excited to for this Lord Of The Rings show. I confess I wasn't too excited when I first heard about it, but as I started seeing the trailers, I got hyped up and I'm ready for it! Thanks to papa Jeff "Kizzes" for making this happen! lol Hoping Hector and Agustin are much better, it's nice to see you having fun! BTW, I heard "Feyenoord" and all I can think of is the futbol club from the Netherlands haha

Tell them Hector!!! 👏

You guys are like family when I watch your videos. Hector is the mom, Adam is papa bear and Augustine is the uncle that takes everyone on bike rides! Always love what you guys put out!

You guys are the perfect panel channel. MARVEL=h, STAR WARS=a, LORD OF RINGS=Aug ❤

@HeroesReforged

5 ай бұрын

Hey thanks 😊

I made a reaction video and shared this video on my channel. You can have a look.

FYI, that mount of helmets should have been a hill of bodies. Toning it down for that PG rating apparently.

I'm so early! I LOVE YOU GUYS! Honored to have the Rona at the same time as Hector

Get em Hector 😆

Each trailer has increased my enthusiasm for this show! It also is one of the few shows I'll be able to discuss with my father. I know a lot of people are worried but Hector perfectly summed it up with the comic film remix comparisons. And if anything is missing (which there is) I'm sure they will fill it in with the complete DNA of a frog, to fill in the holes and complete the code. If you catch my drift. It is actually crazy we're getting LOTR's, Game of Thrones, Willow plus Dungeons and Dragons content all within' a fairly close amount of time. Fantasy seems to have reached the summit.

@NaritaZaraki

Жыл бұрын

YES! I don't know if it's considered fantasy in the traditional sense but "The Sandman" drops in August too! Not to mention "The Wheel of Time" season two some time in November/December. It's a whole fantasy bouffe! 😁

@dropkick79

Жыл бұрын

@@NaritaZaraki And there was much rejoicing.

Thank you Hector!!!

Hopefully we’ll see Predator vs Middle Earth some day , that would be awesome! Yeah I know it’s not in the books

I. CAN'T. WAIT! This tickles every fancy I have!

Agustin, you are the BEST!

I think the wiredo white evil guy is The Witch King and that sword is his.

HERE COMES THE BALROG

Engagement for the engagement god!

lmao I'm absolutely behind Hector defending Agustin! 🤣♥

Fantasy fall is approaching very quickly and I can't contain myself!!! It feels like it's been a very long time since we've had high fantasy like LOTR or Willow in media like this and it's long over due! I grew up with the movies and have tried reading the books numerous of times but had a hard time getting into them. So being able to do watch along with you guys and getting Agustin's takes is going to be a real treat! Plus it's been great following along on discord and getting details from the Homies has been super insightful. My little Hobbit heart!! Btw I'm loving all of the creepy moments with the Orcs (and maybe goblins?) that we are seeing in this trailer. It reminds me of when I saw the Orcs in the Fellowship of the Ring for the first time and being so scared by them. The make up and costume design (really the entire team) is just blowing my mind. I really hope they release a behind the scenes documentary on this show.

I've been watching videos on the channel "Nerd of the Rings" to reaquaint myself with the Silmarillion!

I think I have a lot of my facts sideways. I was under the impression that this show wasn't even based on The Silmarillion but I could be wrong. But I am def going to have to re-read The Hobbit, LOTR, and finally crack open the Silmarillion before this show airs. I do also feel like it needs to be pointed out that there were early warning signs from the "scholars" of Tolkien online that the greater internet sphere shot down immediately. Id like to trust the worlds largest company in history to not do anything for a buck but I think that would be naive. And maybe when those people who do know the lore back to front voice concerns they will surely be listened to and not told they are wrong for external physical features they may have. The internet wouldnt do that would they?

@ClaytonStone895

Жыл бұрын

Tolkien scholars seem excited for the adaptation.

@Delogros

Жыл бұрын

@@ClaytonStone895 Like the one who said on an interview that Tolkien didn't describe his characters and so we don't know what they looked like and said "Whats the colour of Merry's hair? No one knows"... A Tolkien scholar who apparently has never read the Two Towers as the description is in chapter 8 from memory, it's brown and curly by the by. Amazon can buy all the fake scholars it wants, might as well keep throwing money at this point, not like they are lacking money to burn.

@HappyMetalGeek

Жыл бұрын

They fired the preeminent Tolkien scholar early on, Tom Shippey, who they name dropped in their panel at SDCC. It is not based on the Silmarilion, Unfinished Tales or any other of Tolkien's writings on the 2nd Age other than thing mentioned in LOTR, the Hobbit or the appendices. They don't have the rights.

You guys should do a revisit of The Silmarillion!

My husband and I are both fairly hardcore Tolkien nerds (him a bit more than me), and we're still all, "YES! SHOW US THE AWESOME!" (And go Hector for standing by Agustin, even while Adam is laughing his a** off.) Hope you all had fun at SDCC, and stayed safe while you were there! (Con plague SUCKS!)

Don’t worry Augustine, rings is impossible to remember everything and I consider myself a rings head…

I haven't even started the reaction but had to comment on Hectors impassioned defense of Agustin...I LOVE IT!!

I always love your reactions guys!😍

A resounding "meh"

I've never read the books but this makes me want to read the books

@MarieS610

Жыл бұрын

Do it!!🙌🏼

@ashleyhoover1559

Жыл бұрын

@@MarieS610 I tried to in highschool but I only watch the movies I didn't realize how expansive everything was in the book.

@MarieS610

Жыл бұрын

@@ashleyhoover1559 it’s definitely an undertaking!!!

@ashleyhoover1559

Жыл бұрын

@@MarieS610 Yes it sure is but I believe I can do it

@MarieS610

Жыл бұрын

@@ashleyhoover1559 yessss don’t be deterred by the fellowship of the ring, the first half can be a struggle, but it’s all worth it by the end!

Rip the Schmoedown !!! Glad to hear the shout out ! Adam was always fun and hector was a ex champ !!! Go check it out on KZread… Movie Trivia Schmoedown

Please react to the Sandman trailer too 🙏 would be so interesting what you guys think about it

This is cinema.

Agustin needs to get his facts straight! Just kidding, boys, I love the videos; I'm here for it all

Im just gonna be tweeting Agustin wtf this mean and just watch his videos breaking stuff down

Thank you so much for doing the LOTR stuff. I cannot wait for your movies re-watches and then the reactions to the new show!

Thank you Hector stick up for your boy. I'm really excited for this show I watched all the movies except for the hobbits but I'm really really excited for the show.

With all the non stop superhero content, I’m entering this fatigue phase and I’m SO GLAD Lord of the Rings is back! I adore fantasy and this is the best! Also, came here for Agustin’s reaction. No offense guys! WELCOME TO THE SECOND AGE!

3 gün geçmiş aradan :)

How does Augustin feel about them not following canon as much here, at least with some things? For example, I read somewhere that there wasn't any plate armour described in Tolkiens work, nor were there any black skinned people in the books. I personally don't mind about these two points if the acting, script, story and execution is done well. It does look beautiful and I really hope I will love it as part of the lotr universe.

@blueskybelyr

Жыл бұрын

Not every character in LOTR had the colour of their skin described. To say nobody was dark-skinned is ridiculous (especially since the hobbits were described as having brown skin in one passage.) LOTR isn't fact, it's fiction, and if you're making an adaptation of that material in modern times it goes without saying that you reflect modern values. Nobody wants to watch a show that's monochrome. Middle-Earth is a world that can be the home of multiple races and ethnicities, just like the real world.

@HablaCarnage63

Жыл бұрын

The Southrons were described as darker skinned.

@JBWinter

Жыл бұрын

Tolkien named a lot of ethnicities he didn't describe, plus Variags were Middle Eastern and Haradrim were black. The plate armor thing is actually pretty weird (Tolkien avoided it because it was a later development in armor IRL). The only character ever described in something similar is Prince Imrahil in RotK

@Lupin788

Жыл бұрын

@@blueskybelyr Supposedly, Tolkien conceived of the lore of Middle-Earth as his take on English mythology. Regarding skin colour, it was heavily implied in his writings that the western forces (the "good guys") had lighter skin tones while those from the far east and south who fought on the side of Sauron were darker skinned or non-white. Modern day adaptations to film and screen would clearly want to avoid making such a distinction in terms of skin colour for obvious reasons.

@Jaksi-a

Жыл бұрын

@@blueskybelyr as I said, it's all good for me, it is just something that I've heard.

Reaction to House of the Dragon Trailer coming next??

Who ever that is a the 5:44 mark creeps me the hell out.

You guys are being far too optimistic on this.. Haha. We'll see though.

Where’s the House of The Dragon reaction?

Hector going off in the beginning has me cracking up 😭

20 years? I've read the Silmarilion like 7 times in 20 years. just for context, i've read the Illiad 16 times and the Odyssey 8 times.

For info for everybody, the blond hair character is not Sauron ! It's the high priestess of Melkor cult played by Bridie Sisson ! Sauron in his elvish form Annatar the lord of gifts will be played by Anson Boon in the future seasons of the show !

Great reaction guys, a pleasure to watch.

I will be watching just for the visuals. It is already head and shoulders above Prime’s Wheel of Time visually. Since the characterizations are already so thin in the Silmarrilion, I will eager to see where the actors take things. Hopefully the script doesn’t suck. If they pay the same attention to the script as they have to the visual I have very little fear.

The rings of power, were made after the main story lines ended with the Noldor elves and Melkor in the Silmarillion which was the 1st age. Sauron a main lieutenant of Melkor rose again in the 2nd age and made the rings of power. That's the small time frame that the show is supposed to be based on. They are not improving anything, they are just doing a VERY LOOSE take on one of the tales of middle earth IMO.

@mirceadacialorantbrescia4340

Жыл бұрын

So who is morgoth

@sawcondiznuts1422

Жыл бұрын

It is anything but a small time frame they are covering the dark age and rise and rule of sauron which is like 2000+ yrs but this being a tv show they are condensing it to 200yrs or smthg else all of the mortal characters will die per episode and ppl will not have emotional investment

@mathewhudson7649

Жыл бұрын

@@sawcondiznuts1422 Yeah I worded it wrong in saying that it's a small time frame. I was thinking in context of how little there is of this time frame in the Silmarillion book.

@mathewhudson7649

Жыл бұрын

@@mirceadacialorantbrescia4340 Melkor is the original name of Morgoth

@RabbitShirak

Жыл бұрын

@mircea dacia lorant brescia Morgoth is Sauron's master. Creator of orcs, dragons and worse. Leader of Balrogs. He destroyed light from the world. Twice.

Everyone loves when a Balrog is on screen 🔥

Some of the character designs/costumes look...off? To me. Overall great visuals but yeah something about how the people are lit/shot is throwing me off. I can't even describe what I mean. Hope it's good!

As a life long fan, this show looks.... not good....like story wise. Visually looks good but feel like it's gonna be like the Halo show...

I just love you three!!!! Period! Looking forward to watching the show when it airs in September!

Umm no. No early access. You can wait like the rest of us.

I'm with Hector, people need to stop bashing people not knowing exact details. The show is BASED off the books, it's not an exact one to on retelling, even Agustin said that the books are dry so they had to change things to make it better for the general viewers. Books will never transfer perfectly to screen because half of what makes the "better than the movie/show" is that your imagining the details so you will always be let down a little. Take a breath and just watch and enjoy

@greygorygaming

Жыл бұрын

Normie alert

Hector is right LMAO 🤣 give the dude a break. Lord of the Rings requires you to have PHD in the whole story lol so much information.