Hey Mixers, happy holidays!! We wish everyone a very happy New year. Thank you guys for coming along this amazing LOTR journey. Thank you for your incredible support. We love you guys ❤❤

@lewstone5430

Жыл бұрын

Your grrl ain’t got no booty! Why you with her??

@namvet69-71

Жыл бұрын

we love you guys too!🥰

@Hannah.Walker

Жыл бұрын

Loved your reactions to these amazing films. Please react to The Hobbit too. Merry Xmas 🎄

@hennovandamme1093

Жыл бұрын

merry xmas and know the new one the hobbit ;D

@Fred-vy1hm

Жыл бұрын

Glad you got to check this off the bucket list everyone should watch this at least once in their life. The Hobbit trilogy isn't as good but it has it's plusses such as an actual dragon and a whole crew of dwarves. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. 😊

"You bow to no one" Gets me every single time. Sums up the whole story. The little hobbits, surrounded by brave and powerful friends, being the ones to overcome the temptation of power. Just wanting to get back home and staying humble through it all.

@robbob5302

Жыл бұрын

Best moment of the trilogy.

@devinfleenor3188

Жыл бұрын

When hobbits roll up wars end.

@wren7195

Жыл бұрын

@@devinfleenor3188 *wipes her eyes quietly* I ask you politely to consider that the author went through a world war... ...the dedication you bring to the table, that your brothers brought to the table... not all of you are coming home from that. But WITHOUT that dedication, .....nothing is ever won.

@Roxolan

Жыл бұрын

And Merry and Pippin are proud and awed and giddy about it - but Frodo looks so lost. (And Sam is just "oh. uh. ok. i have no script for this.")

@timjamin6693

11 ай бұрын

Completely agree. The only other part that gets me feeling emotional is when Gandalf is instilling hope for Pippin and ensuring that death is not the end. Tolkien was such a beautiful writer!

That's why it has 11 OSCARS, although nobody cares about the Oscars anymore, but at that time, the stories made sense, I'm glad you enjoyed this work of cinematic art, Cheers!!!

@NRG05

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention fantasy wasnt an oscar worthy genre for a long time. PJ's LotR was the one to break their preconception.

@paulrivera1329

Жыл бұрын

Hands down Jackson’s most brilliant work ever.

@iCortex1

Жыл бұрын

Back then the Oscars were still very relevant tho so with that context in mind it's still very impressive. But yeah the Oscars are a joke now

@blanketstarry7725

Жыл бұрын

I remember at the time people were wanting Andy Serkis to win best actor for Gollum, which would have been unprecedented...it still would be. Every facial expression, movement, voicing, was all Andy Serkis so I don't think he was undeserving simply because it was a CGI character.

@Big_Tex

Жыл бұрын

That was the only time I ever participated in an Oscar Watch Party.

When Sam says"I can't carry the ring but I can carry you. Come on!" 20 years later and still gets me every time

These movies the are peak of quality, story, acting, everything, it literally does not get better than this anywhere.

@Mozdk1

Жыл бұрын

Does not get better anywhere? Somebody missed Young Einstein and Ernest Goes to Camp.

@ICGvids

Жыл бұрын

@@Mozdk1 lol

@finkelmana

Жыл бұрын

I agree these are 3 of the best movies ever made. They are among the best adaptions of books to movies, as well. My only complaints are superficial. The sometimes less than believable CGI and compositing, the use of real-life little people for the hobbits and Gimli (they dont have the same proportions, nor move like the actual normal height actors), and the forced perspective (actors are looking at an object and not a person) all stick out to me like a sore thumb. Beyond those minor problems, these movies are near perfect.

@Mordechai420

Жыл бұрын

@@Mozdk1 Who the hell are you? The grammar police? What a troll.

@mosovanhe

Жыл бұрын

It really doesn't, hey? Something you'll get even more after watching those amazing behind the scenes documentaries..

39:44 Amazingly, the multiple endings attracted a lot of criticism by professional movie critics back in 2003. It was called “overindulgent” and “anticlimactic” and whatever. In present day almost everyone seems to enjoy the 20 min of feel-good payoff delivered.

@tylerannand3777

Жыл бұрын

I think it changes a bit in the modern context where people watch the trilogy as a single unit... 20 minute ending is a big deal for a 3 hour movie; but not for a 12 hour one

@franciscoramirez4179

Жыл бұрын

CLEARLY THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT!!🤬👎 WE THE PEOPLE WE HAVE SPOKEN AND WE COMPLETELY LOVE THIS 3 FILMS!🎬🥰👌

@morcellemorcelle618

Жыл бұрын

And I wish they'd left the scouring of the Shire.

@telynns8490

Жыл бұрын

@@morcellemorcelle618 I do too, but I can see why they didn't include it.

@sk8tann

Жыл бұрын

@@franciscoramirez4179 yes

Another thing that is super poignant is Frodo's life after returning to Bag End. Frodo's fate is a soldier's fate, well known by Tolkien from his service in WWI. PTSD wasn't well known as anything more than "shell shock" during much of Tolkien's life, but clearly Frodo is a broken soul. He holds it together for a few years, but he has found that his life is unbearable and that his spiritual wounds won't ever heal. Though he saved it for the world, what he loved in life is now gone beyond his reach and no longer his. It's so unbearable that he chooses to leave Bag End, his loved ones, his own hopes and dreams and ambitions - literally his life - behind and to "sail away" with Gandalf and the elves to find peace in The Undying Lands. Aman. The Blessed Realm. It's a beautiful, gentle way to say that Frodo chose to leave mortal lands and pass away in order to find peace in, essentially, heaven. Galadriel did say that the quest would claim his life.

@artbagley1406

Жыл бұрын

It's dismaying that the song, "Into the West," at the end of this third part, is not paid attention to as the credits roll. It's sung by Annie Lennox and the lyrics are so heart rending, but apropos for the wrap-up. A beautiful piece of music. I'd recommend simply listening to it separately: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqp6lZNmYsW8fqg.html .

@CodeeXD

Жыл бұрын

Frodo also carries a lot of guilt because he is seen as the hero who destroyed the ring but he knows in the end he failed and chose the ring. It only got destroyed out of happenstance because gollum stole the ring

@CrankyGrandma

Жыл бұрын

Frodo did not die by going to the undying lands. As a hobbit, he had the “gift of men” which was a mystery to the elves….illuvatar had plans for men after death. That gift was not taken from the hobbits. They experienced healing of spirit in the undying lands but eventually met a natural death. They did not gain immortality like the elves.

@Enterprisek143

5 ай бұрын

@@CodeeXD Not happenstance at all, as Gandalf said that Gollum had a part to play. Frodo was only tasked with taking it there, and that he did. No living being had the strength to toss it in willingly, there at the edge, where the Ring was fighting its hardest.

Like a lot of people here, I watch LOTR reactions almost as a hobby lol. It never gets old, and you guys really were top tier. I was teary eyed right there along with you guys 🤣. Epic stuff. Real fun journey with you guys ✊🏽. Happy Holidays!

@SliderFury1

Жыл бұрын

Correct, NEVER gets old!

@ricksanchez369

Жыл бұрын

Same

@DavyNewJones

Жыл бұрын

Same 😂

@alevoorhees9530

Жыл бұрын

Me too bro!

@highlightslight11

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

Merry and Pippin: After the return of the kings, At the age of 102, Merry returned to Rohan and Gondor with Pippin; they died in Gondor, and were laid to rest among the Kings of Gondor in Rath Dínen, then moved to lie next to Aragorn. His son succeeded him as Master of Buckland. Sam: Following the War of the Ring, Sam returned to the Shire and his role as gardener, helping to replant the trees which had been destroyed while he was away. He was elected Mayor of the Shire for seven consecutive terms. Legolas: After Aragorn's death, Legolas made a ship in Ithilien and left Middle-earth to go over the sea. His strong friendship with Gimli prompted Legolas to invite him to accompany him to the Undying Lands; making him the first and only Dwarf to do so. He was never seen again in Middle-earth.

@absolutezero6423

Жыл бұрын

Legolas and Gimli stayed friends showing each other places they loved and eventually took a ship to the undying lands together.

@mena94x3

Жыл бұрын

…..and Sam, having been a ring-bearer for a time, went to the Undying Lands at the age of 102.

@DarkLord0922

Жыл бұрын

@@mena94x3 plus my boi had like 13 kids lol

This is my favorite movie out of the trilogy. Theodens speech then the Rohirrim charge across Pelennor fields has got to be one of my all time favorite movie scenes. Great reaction.

@robbob5302

Жыл бұрын

That was a killer speech. Some prefer Aragon's speech at the Black Gates. But not me.

@MrWillsonx

Жыл бұрын

Have you seen "Tolkien narrates the ride of the Rohirrim"? Excellent video, check it out asap if you havent.

@mauricioramirez5948

Жыл бұрын

I can't pick any of them. I get why this one is most people's favorite but without the setup of the previous two, this one doesn't have the impact that it does.

@MoldyMojoMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Fellowship is my favourite. The last act of that film is absolute perfection.

@georgechapman9688

Жыл бұрын

My favourite was all 3 😁

Some few things to note about this part of the story: Eowyn DIDNT single-handedly kill the WK, Merry's dagger was Enchanted with spells SPECIFICALLY against the WK, when Merry stabbed him in the lag, he disrupted the spell that held the WKs body together, also, Arwen is 2700 at the end of the movie, Aragorn makes the lands of Ithilien into a Princedom and names Faramir prince of Ithilien and he marries Eowyn , about 70 years after Frodo and Bilbo left, Sam's wife Rosie passes, and Sam, because he was a Ringbearer too, if only for a little while, is granted passage to Valinor as well and is reunited in friendship with Frodo in Valinor

@genghisgalahad8465

Жыл бұрын

Aragorn doesn't marry Eowyn. Faramir does.

@hephner78

Жыл бұрын

@@genghisgalahad8465 ? thats what i said?

@hephner78

Жыл бұрын

you must have misread my comment

@abbiejo6822

Жыл бұрын

Tricksy pronouns 😜

@Wintertalent

Жыл бұрын

@@hephner78 The subject of your sentence is "Aragorn", so your sentence reads like you're saying he was the one who married Eowyn.

I love Frodo's incredulity, upon awakening in that plush bed in Minas Tirith, not only at the fact that he's alive but also at Gandalf's being there by his bedside. Remember, the last thing Frodo knew of Gandalf was that he'd fallen into the abyss with the Balrog as they were making their way through Moria. Also, the "you bow to no one" - followed by EVERYONE bowing to the hobbits - gets me every damn time.

@abbiejo6822

Жыл бұрын

I always imagined the majority of the people had no idea about the hobbits and the ring but when the king and all the other badasses and legendary elves are bowing were like “oh shit I guess we’ll bow now and figure it out later”

@PhilBagels

Жыл бұрын

Technically, he wakes up in Cair Andros - another Gondor city on an island in the river, closer to the Black Gate. It's where the final regrouping took place before they marched on the Black Gate. Some of the army stayed behind at Cair Andros to fight orcs. I guess Ciar Andros is more of an outpost than a city. Not that it matters for the sake of the movie. All that matters at that point is the ring is destroyed, the orcs have fled, and there's a safe place for Frodo and everyone else to sleep. Then they can take their time and go back to Minas Tirith for the coronation without having to run for their lives or fight for their lives on the way.

@TheMagicalGamer1

Жыл бұрын

I don't think I will ever forget seeing that moment for the first time. The level of respect and honor for basically the King of the human race to bow, just amazing and powerful. From that scene to when Sam closes his door, I am a mess

@nicoladc89

Жыл бұрын

I think that scene is by far the worst thing in the whole saga and one of the worst scenes in a big movie. It's so bad shooted that seems Jackson and Lesnie (the DOP) was pretty drunk shooting it.

@TheAlex3712

Жыл бұрын

@@nicoladc89 Nice try troll 👍

"You bow to no one" Destroys me everytime.

The dead oliphant where Pippin finds Merry holds the record for being the largest movie prop ever made. Helm’s Deep, Minas Tirith, Rivendale, Fangorn Forest, Hobbiton and Edoras were all practical sets taking months to build. Hobbiton was built a year before filming in order to allow the plants to grow naturally. If you can y’all gotta watch some of the BTS films in the Extended Extras. This really isn’t a trilogy; it’s all one movie (and book) split into three parts. I have read the books at least once a year since 1978 and I lost count of how many times I’ve watched the movies. These books got me through some very rough times growing up. It’s funny how, before these movies, people made fun of those of us who loved these books. Now it’s considered cool.

@joakimberg7897

Жыл бұрын

That's interesting , thank you

We all need a friend like Sam. That scene where Aragorn says, "My friends... you bow to no one" -- and then bows to the hobbits always gets me.

@mena94x3

Жыл бұрын

We all need to _be_ a friend like Sam.

It’s interesting that Gandalf’s words from the mines of Moria ended up being true, when it comes to Gollum. “It’s a pity Bilbo didn’t kill him when he had the chance.” “Pity? It was pity that spared him in the those caves. I feel that he (Gollum) has yet a part to play in all of this.” And he was right. If Gollum hadn’t been a part of this story, then Frodo would have succumbed to the ring in the end. He fought for it and ended up ironically being the one to destroy it. He was possibly one of the most important parts of all of this. Also some people have speculated that when you make a promise and you swear by a powerful magical object like, the one ring, for instance, it actually becomes magically binding. Don’t know if you remember Sméagol from the two towers, but he swears to serve Frodo “on the precious.” He then breaks that promise, and because of it, is fated to die by the ring. And that’s exactly what happens. He dies, directly because of that ring. It’s allllll connected.

@MattFoote

Жыл бұрын

It's because of this the Tolkien actually went back and re-wrote Bilbo's encounter with Gollum from The Hobbit. In the first edition, Gollums just lets him leave, but in the re-write, The Proff gave Bilbo the chance to kill Gollum to escape, but he saw him and took pity on him and didn't kill him.

@ubvrox

Жыл бұрын

Actually Frodo used the power of the ring to curse Gollum in the book. He commanded: "Begone, and trouble me no more! If you touch me ever again, you shall be cast yourself into the Fire of Doom." Then, when Gollum attacked him, the curse fulfilled.

@dannykent6190

Жыл бұрын

It's also pertinent to mention that they wouldn't have gotten there at all without him. Yes, he was luring them into a trap with Shelob, but it also was the only legitimate way to get into Mordor without knocking on the front door. Also, I've always felt that Smeagol kind of won out over Gollum in the end. He knew he couldn't beat Gollum anymore, but he absolutely could let Gollum have the ring like he desired and take all of them out together, which is exactly what happened... was a part of that fall into Mt Doom intentional? I like to think so.

@1dudecrush

Жыл бұрын

@@ubvrox ahhhh I actually had no idea about that line! I haven’t read the books since I was like, 10 😂 well that makes even more sense.

@selardohr7697

Жыл бұрын

In the Simarillion, Feanor and his sons swear an oath to get the Silmarills back from Morgoth and that is binding and it leads to their, and many others' doom.

You're right a 4 hour film can unpack more of the story, but what's crazy about LOTR is that if you read the books you will realize how much they still had to leave out and still that needed 4 hours. It's an epic tale and I recommend the books. Also a fun fact is Pippin and Merry stayed real life best friends and have their own Podcast together. They are so fun in real life too.

16:44 In the book it's even more impressive that Sam manages to give the Ring back to Frodo. because Sam uses it (to get into the tower) and it does try to tempt him. 28:15 It''s a nice little cinematic touch that it isn't until Frodo decides not to follow the Ring into the lava, that the Ring actually sinks in and melts. 36:25 The little girl is Sean Astin's daughter in real life.

@jacobmonks3722

Жыл бұрын

But if Sam wore the ring, wouldn't it attract the Nazgul?

@Jeneri1

7 ай бұрын

​@jacobmonks3722 doesn't look like you got a reply to this, but the ring doesn't really work the same way in the books. Sauron can't sense the bearer unless it's special locations if I got it correct, but there are many vids and shorts on yt that explains it thoroughly 😄

Next year is the 20th anniversary of this film coming out, and I’m sure a bunch of imax theaters will be showing it. Definitely worth experiencing this on the big screen. I’m so glad you guys loved this trilogy as much as we all do. In my view, they are the absolute best movies that have ever been made, and they will remain timeless for future generations because they cut straight to the heart of the human experience.

@michaelortiz9359

Жыл бұрын

All I want is to watch these movies in theaters again. They’re so good, and I’ve learned so much about LOTR since I first saw the movies in theaters . I really do hope they rerelease them.

@O___________0

Жыл бұрын

Omg I hadn’t thought of cinemas showing it again for its anniversary! Thank you, you just made my day!!!♥️

@PickledShark

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelortiz9359 Pretty sure select theaters showed Fellowship last year, and Towers this year. Next year, I am sure Return of the King will be showing. Not in my area, as I live in a pretty rural area, but I saw some theaters in big cities were offering them. I don’t recall if it was the theatrical edition or extended. Presumably the former, but still.

@sanctussimplesuo

Жыл бұрын

did you hear return of the king will be in theaters on April 13, 2023? it will be in regal cinemas and cinemax theaters!

@PickledShark

Жыл бұрын

@@sanctussimplesuo Yeah! I just saw that a couple days ago! Also it will be in the extended edition! Stoked!

Amazing how Tolkien, who was a man born in the 19th century, wrote better female characters than feminists these days!

Eowyn was able to kill him because Merry stabbed him with the elven blade first which weakened him enough for her

You will never forget this trilogy... been watching it off and on since the Fellowship came out.... we vets had to wait a year between movies...You guys are so lucky to have them all at the same time. Waiting a year between them to find out what happened was really really hard to do.... Love your reactions!

@jorgedeanoperez2997

Жыл бұрын

I bought the books after The Two Towers, and devoured them twice before the Return. I got John Howe to sign them ♥️

@pencilsandstories

Жыл бұрын

It was really hard, but I’m actually really happy that I got to experience them in that way. Me and my sister avoided spoilers carefully for three years and the payoff of this last movie was amazing. It was a three year long experience for us.

*Book V, Chapter V: Ride of the Rohirrim* At that sound the bent shape of the king sprang suddenly erect. Tall and proud he seemed again; and rising in his stirrups he cried in a loud voice, more clear than any there had ever heard a mortal man achieve before: _Arise, arise, Riders of Théoden! Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter! spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered, a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor_ With that he seized a great horn from Guthláf his banner-bearer, and he blew such a blast upon it that it burst asunder. And straightway all the horns in the host were lifted up in music, and the blowing of the horns of Rohan in that hour was like a storm upon the plain and a thunder in the mountains. _Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor!_ Suddenly the king cried to Snowmane and the horse sprang away. Behind him his banner blew in the wind, white horse upon a field of green, but he outpaced it. After him thundered the knights of his house, but he was ever before them. Éomer rode there, the white horsetail on his helm floating in his speed, and the front of the first éored roared like a breaker foaming to the shore, but Théoden could not be overtaken. Fey he seemed, or the battle-fury of his fathers ran like new fire in his veins, and he was borne up on Snowmane like a god of old, even as Oromë the Great in the battle of the Valar when the world was young. His golden shield was uncovered, and lo! it shone like an image of the Sun, and the grass flamed into green about the white feet of his steed. For morning came, morning and a wind from the sea; and darkness was removed, and the hosts of Mordor wailed, and terror took them, and they fled, and died, and the hoofs of wrath rode over them. And then all the host of Rohan burst into song, and they sang as they slew, for the joy of battle was on them, and the sound of their singing that was fair and terrible came even to the City.

@selardohr7697

Жыл бұрын

Dude the books are SO GOOD! I just got chills reading that. I can't remember where in the books, but there's a scene where Gandalf is on Shadowfax and he rears up as lightning flashes behind him and it's like I can hear the screaming guitar music it's so friggin epic and metal.

@Jaasau

Жыл бұрын

Got chills just reading it.

@patrickwaldeck6681

Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite passage of the book and I still vividly remember reading it from my childhood. Theoden turning from an exhausted old man to a literal god of battle, an unstoppable force of nature, gives me chills.

@k.v.7681

Жыл бұрын

While it has epic moments, the song of the Mounds of Mundburg puts all those scenes in a certain perspective. There are epic beats, but are they truly epic when all is said and done? Or is the only thing left tragedy and loss? That's what I like about Tolkien. He can draw you in with what's today a basic fantasy type story with all the tropes of evil and epicness and such, but with a slight of hand push the reader to think about the overarching implications.

Eyowin and Faramir's marriage helped further unite the two cities of Rohan and Gondor. In time, Aragorn made Faramir Prince of Ithilien. Sam would sail to the undying lands later in life since he was a ring bearer. All of their futures are told in the Simirilian i believe. Or can find them through some research. Thank you for the wonderful watch along 😊❤️

Just think, this epic was written in the 1950s by a British WWII Veteran, so the scene where Eowyn says, "I am no man!" should be considered revolutionary. But the best line of all... "My friends! You bow... to no one." Makes me cry every time. When the four Hobbits are back in the Shire, sitting at the table in the Pub, watching all of the oblivious townsfolk, that is what it is like for us veterans everyday. We may come back home, but it doesn't feel like home anymore, and the somnambulent public goes about their lives, clueless to the horrors we experienced, but we would NEVER wish those citizens to experience any of it. We ventured into the valley of the shadow of death so they would not have to.

@eyezaropin1304

Жыл бұрын

Quick correction/And a wee bit more lol: He was a Veteran of The First World War. The worst, and most impactful time during his service, was when he spent 4 months in the trenches on the Western Front. The brutal, but also amazing things he saw during that time, such as the powerful bond and brotherhood that is formed between soldiers during such dark and difficult times, are the reasons why we see those themes and emotional relationships in the books/films. He also lost all but 1 of his closest childhood friends during the war, which in my opinion is the reason why all but 1 of the original Fellowship members survive. To your point: I'm a veteran as well, so I understand where you're coming from, and you ain’t wrong that's for sure lol.

@JH-lo9ut

Жыл бұрын

The "killed by no man" theme was borrowed from Shakespeare, but in Shakespeare, the prophecy says something like "no man born of a woman" and the (male) killer was delivered by a caesarean. (I wish I knew wich play, but I don't) Tolkien said he always thought that part was stupid, because you know, it is pretty stupid. So anyway, he shamelessly stole it and improved on it to make one hell of a plot twist. Also, since Eowyn is the only woman in all of middle-earth, you can't blame the wich king for beeing caught off guard.

@CrankyGrandma

Жыл бұрын

Ww1 veteran. But one who drew from Norse tales where there were shield maidens like Eowyn. It wasn’t revolutionary to Tolkien

@Pecos1

Жыл бұрын

@@CrankyGrandma the writing was revolutionary for the time period (his, not the story's). Also for English culture, both Britain and America.

@JosephDavies

Жыл бұрын

@@JH-lo9ut It was The Scottish Play. :)

man, the utter disbelief at "the ring is mine!" is amazing. When I saw this, in a theatre, and that happened and that amazing tragic music enters, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. still can't.

As someone else said: Three eagles were sent. One was for Sméagol.

One of my favorite movies of all time. I remember watching it for the first time when it came out in theaters, I remember immediately going home and demanding my mother buy me the books (which I consumed in two weeks), and I remember watching the extended editions for the first time when they came out. If I could wave a magic wand and experience this story for the first time I would. It's truly a joy to watch y'all see it for the first time.

@similarrose5811

Жыл бұрын

Omg me too! after I watched it for the first time I went to my mums work and begged her for money to buy the books and another movie ticket

Thank you for giving Frodo props. A lot of reactors don't give him the credit he deserves. They see him as weak and whiny and it's so frustrating. If Sam is number 1 for me, Frodo is 1b. Also everyone is a hero, they all did their part to destroy the ring.

Loved this journey with you. Amazing reaction. 3 eagles at the end. Gandalf never lost hope for Smeagol. :)Greetings from Finland.

I really appreciated your comments at the end about Aragorn being humble. I truly think this is one of the most important qualities for a true leader and is very underappreciated for how important it is, especially in our modern world. This series, both the books and the way the movies portrayed them, demonstrates so many truly important aspects of life.

What a joy, watching this through with you guys! So happy to have stumbled onto your channel! Your insights while watching were so good, and your emotions were contagious. It was so sweet seeing you both get so engaged and immersed in these characters and story, and the love and respect and friendship and tenderness between you two is really wonderful. Thank you for sharing, can't wait to see more of you both!

«My friends, you bow to no one» is The most in the feels Line in cinema history. Breaks me every damn time.

I hope you both can find some 'behind the scenes' videos about LOTR, where you can also see Viggo Mortenson (Aragorn) in full costume going fly fishing between takes, among other things, especially when they talk about the natural scenery.

One of the things not many people point out about Eowyn and Faramir, Aragorn tells her “it is a shadow and a thought that you love.” Eowyn was in love with the idea of Aragorn. This noble hero standing against the overwhelming darkness. But she didn’t actually love him, like him as Aragorn. Just the idea he represented. But when she meets Faramir, she falls in love with both those aspects. The noble princeling standing against the forces of the Enemy, and the good man that Faramir is. Because for Faramir, it was never about the fighting. Literally the best quote in all of Tolkien’s writings is Faramir explaining his philosophy. “I do not love the sword for its sharpness. Nor the arrow for its swiftness. Nor the warrior or his glory. I love only that which they defend.” It wasn’t the fighting that pushed Faramir forward, it was what he was fighting for. And that’s what Eowyn falls in love with.

I absolutely have to leave a comment for you guys. I watch all of the LOTR reactions (because I’m a weirdo,) and this is top tier shit. I can’t thank you guys for everything you shared with us. You’re dynamic together is so sweet, and both of your reactions are so pure and genuine. Also, I have to say that both of your reactions to the Ride of the Rohirrim was amazing! The most fun I’ve had watching that scene in a long time! You’ve got a like and subscribe from me. Good luck!

Eowyn (apologies if spelled wrong) is such a badass in this 🫡 horse mounted dual wielding swords slashing those elephonts, beheading the witch kings dragon thing 😂 then 1V1 the witch king haha. Surprised she can walk considering the size of her balls

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Just not 1v1. If Merry's Arnor Dagger was not in the combo the rezult could have been way different

Soemthing to note in the books we are told that denethor had a palantir and was having a battle of wills with Sauron and that’s why he ends up going crazy and acting like this

Just fabulous! Action, drama, scenery, heroism, betrayal, loyalty, the Trilogy has it all 💍🌋🎬🍿

The part where Theoden leads the charge of his army was always one of my favorite "scenes" in the book, and the movie does it justice to some extent (notice that Theoden outrides his army). In the book he gives the same speech as in the movie, and then: "With that he seized a great horn from Guthlaf his banner-bearer, and he blew such a blast upon it that it burst asunder. And straightaway all the horns in the host were lifted up in music, and the blowing of the horns of Rohan in that hour was like a storm upon the plain and a thunder in the mountains. 'Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor!' Suddenly the king cried to Snowmane and the horse sprang away. Behind him his banner blew in the wind, white horse upon a field of green, but he outpaced it. After him thundered the knights of his house, but he was ever before them. Eomer rode there, the white horsetail on his helm floating in his speed, and the front of the eored [a company of the Rohan army] roared like a breaker foaming to the shore, but Theoden could not be overtaken. Fey he seemed, or the battle-fury of his fathers ran like new fire in his veins, and he was borne up on Snowmane like a god of old, even as Oromë the Great in the battle of the Valar when the world was young. His golden shield was uncovered, and lo! it shone like an image of the Sun, and the grass flamed into green about the white feet of his steed."

Did you notice the 3 eagles, the 3rd for smeagol

Great reaction! I first read the books during Christmas vacation in 1965 and have reread them every year since. The movies also came out just before Christmas 2001, 2002, and 2003. The timing of your reaction couldn't have been better.

I didn't see it mentioned in the first 20 comments, but it's easy to forget that Frodo and Sam thought Gandalf was dead until they saw him post eagle rescue, and the rest of the Fellowship didn't know for sure if Frodo and Sam were alive until after their rescue from Mount Doom also. I think that's why they were so happy to see each other when Frodo woke up after the eagle rescue.

I just finished watching all three of your reactions to these movies. First, I just want to say what a beautiful couple you are! Your very genuine surprise to all the amazing things you see in these movies, your depth of feeling was palpable. And I and so glad you enjoyed them! Kudos!

My favorite fact about this movie is that during the charge of the rohirim(rohans charge) the only extras that were allowed to do this were the ones that read the book. It was because Peter Jackson(director) wanted them to know the importance of the charge itself. Shows the dedication to the trilogy. Thanks yo for this! It was the best Christmas present ever!

I wish I could see this movies for the first time again, can't wait for your reactions to the end.

Once again, The Perfect Match provides the perfect reaction. Watching every expression across the entire spectrum, from still in anticipation, to arm raising shouts & screams, from silence with tears or hush from fears, Vince and Shoshana, the two of you complement one another so incredibly well in so many aspects, you 'bounce off' each other so well, your individual insights and observations go hand in hand with those moments when you share identically matching emotions and expressions. Just to mention an example, my favorite is whenever Shoshana leans her head against Vince's shoulder and whenever both of you shout out "Let's Go!" lol. Can't thank the two of you enough for sharing your watching of TLOTR Trilogy. Wishing you two the absolute best for a fantastic, blessings filled, 2023!

In the book, Sam gets to go into the West at the end of his life too, since he was also a bearer of the Ring, even though it was only for a short time.

I love these movies so much. I think it still stands up today and will always be one of the best series made. One of the things Tolkien wanted to show at the end was that coming back from war doesn't mean you can ever come back the way you used to be. Tolkien knew this after fighting in WW1, as well as his friends. Frodo was never right after he got back, his wounds from the spider (Shelob) and the Witch King would ache badly on the anniversary of when he got them, also carrying the Ring always leaves a permanent scar deep in you. Leaving with the elves was the only way he or Bilbo would ever be fully healed and find peace. So glad you both loved these movies, a part of you both will always remain in Middle Earth, and isn't that a grand thing. Take care!

16:39 In that moment, the Ring showed Sam a future where he rode on a firey horse of justice and judgement, as a ''Knight in Shining Armour'' with his own army at his disposal. It showed him great promise, and great power and influence. It attempted to tempt him with everything he could desire in life at his disposal with the power of the One Ring in his possession. But Sam's loyalty and love for Frodo was too great for the Ring's influence.

Two of my favorite quotes by Gandalf come from Return of the King the first being in the movie when speaking to the Witch King "Go back to the Abyss prepared for you! Go back! Fall into the Nothingness that awaits you and your Master" Then later when speaking about the Witch Kings death "My friends,' he said, 'and all you people of this city and of the Western lands! Things of great sorrow and renown have come to pass. Shall we weep or be glad? Beyond hope the Captain of our foes has been destroyed, and you have heard the echo of his last despair." The death of the Witch King as no small matter and was probably the greatest shock and worse loss for Sauron.

The shot of Aragorn charging with the army of the dead behind him never fails to get me hype

To me, when it comes to demonstrations of true nobility, King Elessar (Aragorn) telling the hobbits “You bow to no one,” and then bowing to them instead is one that ranks up there at the top.

The tears of the grey havens, such a bittersweet moment but beautifully shot & acted

My favourite moment of your whole reaction is at 26:53 when you both looked so shocked and put your hands on your head at the same time!

@jbwade5676

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That not funny

You guys are great! I remember staying up till 2 a.m. reading the Battle of Helm's Deep and thinking, "Boy, Tolkien has really written himself into a corner. Because there is going to have to be an even bigger battle in the third book, and how is he going to top this?" I needn't have worried...

Sam is the reason the ring got destroyed!! For sure the MVP!!❤ I still get goosebumps during the scene where the riders of Rohan ride toward the battle, the music, the speech, the feeling of hope!! Never gets old.

I just wanted to say I love you guys you are one if not the most refreshing reactors with pure reactions that is honest and true to yourself even though I have seen these movies, watching you guys make me feel like im watching it for the first time as well...!!! you guys are so fun to watch, and as a couple Im sure you two are JUST as amazing because I can feel the way you guys are with one another comes right through the screen!!!!!!! keep up the great work you guys!!!!!!! my new fave reactors!!!! NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE!!!!

Your emotional reaction was everything, glad I came across your channel

I was depleted of water I cried so much with the "you bow to no one" line

Hi from the UK . Incredible to think JRR Tolkien began writing this epic in 1937 ! After just finishing The Hobbit .

Honestly brings joy to my heart to watch people experience this masterpiece for the first time. I wish I could go back and do it all again. These films will forever have a place in my heart and even though I’ve watched them more times than I can count they truly have got me through hard times and genuinely show the courage and love of life and things are always worth fighting for ❤ first video I’ve watched of yours and I love you both

«I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you.» Favorite quote of all time.

Hi, Shoshana and Vince!! I’m so happy that you’ve come to understand, appreciate and treasure this timeless cinematic masterpiece!! We fans look forward to whatever is next on your list of catching up with what everyone else has seen and treasures, nd you have no idea how much it warms my heart to see people of your generation living to appreciate things like The Lord of the Ring Trilogy in our time so that this legacy will never die. Have a good night and may the good will of Men, Elves, Free-Folk, Geeks, Nerds and Fans, go with you.

Great reactions. A very enjoyable watch. The only thing I'd recommend is to use better headphones on your rewatch instead of sharing a pair of ear buds. The soundtrack and score deserves that.

I loved the look of absolute shock on your faces when Frodo said “the ring is mine.”

A small detail that I can never unsee, and always makes me well up is at 34:00, when Frodo is penning the last sentence of the Book of Redmarch. "Samwise Gamgee was elected Mayor of Hobbiton, and although it took great courage, he finally asked for the hand of fair Rosie Cotton. It was the bravest thing he ever did."

Kia ora from Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿. It’s such a pleasure to watch reactions to this trilogy and how it brings so much sadness and happiness with humour abound throughout, almost 20 years later. Have a safe and memorable festive season, noho ora mai ra

i had watched it multiple time already , but you guys just brought out an emotion out of me from your reaction , i didnt know that movie could still make me feel that way , thank you , please never change , i bow down to you

You guys are just wonderful! Watching you go through this journey and seeing you feel the exact things that all LOTR fans have felt while watcing/reading this story was just amazing. Also, you never belittled the content at all and showed it the proper respect. Outstanding!

Loved your nervous chuckles, releasing all tensions at the end! It made me happy to see you both so happy! Thanks for sharing!

Loved watching this with you guys. You are so thoughtful!

In the books ... you may get a lot of comments beginning thus. Aragorn, in addition to his "royalty," is a healer, trained in the Elvish "medical arts." He helps Eowyn recover from her wounds received from the Witch King.

This was fun. I watched these movies years ago but watching your reactions was like watching them with friends. Thank you.

Keep up with the reactions! I love your enthusiasm, energy and appreciation for films and the journeys they take us on! You both get it and it shows!

I love y'alls reactions. Its fun watching this with people who haven't seen it before.

Should be added - in the books Sam actually Wore the ring to save Frodo, he didn't just keep it on the chain - making his resolve to give it back freely even More impressive. Him hesitating is because he sees the madness in Frodo's eyes and is afraid he won't fulfill the quest(which turns out to be accurate) And Because he wore the ring, making him a Ring Bearer like Bilbo and Frodo, he was allowed to join them in the undying lands after his wife died. Also, Sam's children are played by Sean Astin's real life children.

Great reaction you two! I love how y'all really get into it. Cheers

I have truly enjoyed your reactions to these three films. The Lord of the Rings book changed my life back in the 1970's and made me want to be a writer. 45 years later I completed my book which was inspired by Tolkien's masterpiece. I've yet to publish, but will make the attempt in the near future. Your beautifully honest reactions is what every composer of literature would hope to inspire. I completely love how you work together, what a wonderful couple you are. Indeed, the Perfect Mix! Thank you for sharing your first time with this genre-creating story. As a note, the books won polls in 2000 as Book of the Millennium and Book of the Century in separate polls. You have earned my subscription, and I'm looking forward to following your future reactions!! Cheers!

I loved your reactions to this fantastic trilogy. I want to point out something that makes the part where Frodo wakes up after being rescued by the eagles. When he sees Gandalf, it is important to remember that the last time he saw him was when he fell in Mordor. He didn't know about his rebirth as Gandalf the White. For me, it made that part of the movie even more impactful.

Really enjoyed your reactions throughout the Trilogy. Hope to see more from you guys! Subscribed!

You two are so adorable - an absolute joy to watch! Thank you for probably the best LOTR reaction I've seen, and I have seen MANY! I'll be subscribing now, and looking at what else you have on your channel to enjoy 🤩

Sam’s daughter in the final scene was Sean Astin’s (Sam) real life daughter and his son was Sarah McLeod’s (Rosie) real life son🥰

Loved your reactions to these. There are so many channels on KZread that you can tell are just posting certain movies because they draw clicks and then fake their way through it. But you can't fake the look in the eyes at 31:55. That's pure, authentic Lord of the Rings joy.

That "My friends, you bow to no none" scene really broke me the first time I saw this film. What an emotional and culminating moment!!!

The troll that Aragorn fights right at the end was actually supposed to be Sauron himself. There’s some BTS footage of Aragorn actually fighting Sauron. But Peter Jackson had pushed this “Great Eye” idea for so long they decided it would confuse people to suddenly have Sauron with a physical body. But in the books, Sauron has a body this whole time. He’s very weak, but he has a physical form. When Gollum talks about being tortured for information he says something like “black eyes he has, and hands. But fingers only nine.” In reference to the finger Sauron lost when Isildur cut the Ring from Sauron’s defeated body. Which is actually how it happened, not this one lucky swing with a broken sword.

Can I just say that the two of you are so adorable! I have watched a few reactions to LOTR and yours is easily the best. Your delight in the battles and the moments when the guy got the girl brought a balance you don’t normally see in reaction videos. The take home message of LOTR is to never lose hope. I am much older than you are, but seeing your reactions make me think of what Gandalf says to Frodo about how the ring was meant to come to him and how that was a good and hopeful thing. If you two are the future of this world, that is an encouraging thought. Bless you both❤

This was the most honest reaction i ever seen, thank you for appreciate this amazing trilogy. I cried every moment along with you 😭❤️

"I can't throw it into the fire FOR you, but I CAN throw YOU" !!! 🤣🤣🤣

I loved your reaction to the whole trilogy, I hope you get that poster you wanted of the sailing ship leaving, taking Bilbo, Frodo, Gandalf and everybody away to the undying lands. I loved how they showed even to how it was for Sam who was left. The leaving into the sunset reminded me of the poem ‘Ulysses’, I think by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Merry Christmas!

A wonderful heartfelt and fun in the moment reaction to Return of the King! What a journey! And really intuitive good calls in advance! And still surprised and in suspense throughout! Kudos!

A lot of people make the argument that Frodo actually failed, because at the last moment, he chose to keep the Ring. But Tolkien was asked about this and he said that Frodo succeeded in every way he possibly could have. No one else could have accomplished that task. Frodo succeeded in creating the precisely perfect set of circumstances for the Ring to be destroyed.

You two are the best, these films are a masterpiece and it was lovely to see yous experience it for the first time

I was laughing (and yes, even crying a little also, heh!) right along with y'all when Aragorn and Arwen met and kissed, and then proceeded to lead The Great Bowing before their Lordships, The Hobbits, lol! Marvelously entertaining reaction to an unbelievably good realization of Tolkien's immortal work!

" you bow to no one" Every. God. Damn. Time.

Many people dont realise that there were much more battles during battle for minas tirith, for example elves in lothlorien were attacked as well, lonely mountain had huge battle even more important then minas tirith because of its strategic location

You two with the reaction ad lib sound effects all the time 🤣 love it

After watching these with you and feeling all the tears, the smiles, the laughter, the failures, and the victories, I want to dance, I want to swing a sword, I want to hug you both. and adopt you as my kids. Thank you. I have not felt this for a long time.

Really a perfect reaction again. You guys are just awesome. Beautiful people. Wishing you all the best.

34:20 ....Fun fact: This was Elijah Wood's last scene.... According to the crew shooting that day, the take was perfect in the second attempt, but Peter Jackson made 7 or 8 more, just because he didn't want it to end, so he tried to drag it as much as he could..... Type "Elijah Wood's final day" on youtube and watch it.... There's no a single cast member who didn't break into tears on their final day of shooting....