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Great story concerning Sean Bean from John Rhys-Davies (Gimli in these films. Look up the actor, I'm sure you'll recognize him). They were on a break during filming and John heading back to England ran into Sean at the airport. They spoke for a bit and after boarding, John saw Sean in deep conversation with an elderly couple he was sitting with. After they landed in England, John saw Sean with this same couple, hauling their luggage. John assumed this couple was Sean's parents and somewhat annoyed he hadn't introduced them. So John asked Sean about this when they returned to New Zealand to resume filming. Turned out that Sean didn't even know this elderly couple, they were just two people he'd struck up a conversation with and decided to help them with their luggage upon landing. On the other hand,. the elderly couple likely had no idea that this "nice young man" was a movie star.
If I remember right, the scene where Aragorn hits the knife away with his sword was real. It was an accidental throw, and the actor instinctively swung his sword to hit the knife away to save himself from being hit and nailed it. The shot was so cool that they used it in the film.
TRIVIA : Sir Christopher Lee (Saruman, and a *_SUPER BADASS_* in real life, check him out!) was the only cast/crew member to have actually met JRR Tolkein.
“How can a 3 hour 20 minute movie not be long enough it feels like it’s just starting.” Rob you couldn’t be more right! And the best thing is that every single movie in this trilogy just gets better unlike many movies with sequels! I’m so thrilled you’re both enjoying my favourite movies and I’m glad to share this experience with you!
You’ll find yourself wanting to come back to these movies at least 10 times a year, there isn’t a trilogy I go back to more than this, glad you guys enjoyed this one!
actually hope there are still better trilogies to come. I don’t think we’ve seen the potential of stories and it’s depressing to act like it’s downhill from here
@@whenraindropsfall obviously I always hope for something better but nostalgia is always gonna be there to make this a favourite of mine, even if there is better things to come
@@whenraindropsfall Not if that Netflix abomination is anything to go by. I would rather they never made another Tolkien based film if that's the calibre of what's on offer. The Hobbit would have been marvellous if Peter Jackson had been able to do what he wanted but by that time it was all about money and shareholders. Better to have less which is perfect than that which is second rate. Pity though as you said so many wonderful stories and history of Middle Earth lost to a new generation.
@@whenraindropsfall I mean yeah I guarantee there will be one as good or better someday, but I believe a trilogy like lotr is possibly a once in a lifetime thing
The thing about Boromir that is often not used to put his weakness to the ring into context is the weight of responsibility he has. His people have been under attack from the evil forces in the world. His desire for the power promised by the ring is not for personal glory and riches, but to deliver his people from hardship. The others arguably don't have such a massive temptation from the ring.I dunno I just love his character so much 🥲
Well, even Gandalf admits as much, when Frodo offers him the ring. That he would use the ring from a desire to do good, but through him it would wield a power too terrible.
An excellent point, and also wizards, elf queens and a (mostly) pure blood Numenorian can barely resist the ring - it's almost not fair to put up a regular human against it and expect him to hold out.
@@barkingmonkee Tolkien makes it clear that the more powerful you are, the more easily you will fall to the Ring's power. Elrond, Galadriel, Gandalf, and even Aragorn--they possess a deep wisdom that helps them stay far away from the Ring, so they won't have the opportunity to be tempted. Boromir is only 42 or so, less than half the age of Aragorn. Also--all of the Fellowship had homelands that were under threat, and eventually most of them were besieged by armies of Sauron. They all wanted to keep their own people safe.
@@michaelbugner7011 and Lùthien the most beloved of all Arda itself came from his love for Edith. Lùthien was also just so divine that it was said the very winds and nature bent to her existence. Example also in the song titled Of Beren And Lùthien that had a verse about how the flowers that would basically be accidentally stepped on would heal again and regenerate in her wake. Think similar to the footsteps of the forest god in Princess Mononoke film.
A thing about Boromier is he was ALWAYS concerned with the welfare of the Hobbits. He was the one teaching them how to fight. "the little ones can't survive this". "for pitties sake give them a minute" and he sacrificed himself to save Merry and Pippin. He was an honorable man with the weight of Gondor and all its people on his shoulders
That part where Bilbo is sobbing and just keeps repeating “i’m so sorry Frodo, I’m so sorry, i’m so sorry for all of it.” is so much more heartbreaking when you know the hobbit.
@Destiny Essentially Bilbo is apologizing for everything that Frodo is going through. In Bilbo's mind, it's his fault that Frodo got hurt and nearly died; that he has a horrible responsibility on his shoulders. He's seen what the Ring will do to a person, and he loves Frodo; he doesn't want to see him suffer, but he knows that he will. He's basically cursed Frodo. That's an awful thing.
@@ShadowyFox_86 But that’s obvious without the hobbit. Don’t need to read it to decipher that. Plus hobbit has nothing to do with his statement because the evil side of the ring didn’t exist until LOTR
Notice right after Boromir's death you will see Aragorn putting on/synching his guantlets...those are Boromir's guantlets with the white tree of Gondor to honor him. I love these movies💚
A no spoiler mini-explanation to help fully appreciate The Lord of the Rings. JRR Tolkien was an Oxford professor, a linguist and historian, who literally spent his entire life creating the world of Middle-earth. His purpose was to write a mythology history for England, including a creation story inspired by his devout Catholic faith. The languages heard in the movie were created, completely, by Tolkien. Several dialects of Elvish, the dwarf language, and the Black Speech of Mordor. In Tolkien’s world, Eru Ilúvatar is the Creator. Aiding in fulfilling his purpose are the Valar (think archangels) and Maia (angels). Some (not all) of the Valar and Maia have significant roles through the ages. Also, a few Valar and Maia are evil. The events in LOTR take place in the Third Age, with the forging of the great rings and battle seen in the prologue occurring in the Second Age. Sauron, the Dark Lord, is a Maia. So are Gandalf and Saruman, these two (and three others) were sent by Eru Ilúvatar to Middle-earth to aid in the fight against Sauron. They are called the Istari, or Wizards. Their magical powers are limited but they are still very powerful, and the “old man” appearance was to appeal as wise men but does not translate to being aged as they are literally ageless beings. They were sent to guide, instruct, and impart wisdom, not to be warriors or solve problems. Incidentally, the Balrog is also a Maia, hence why Gandalf had to confront it. Elves are immortal. They can be killed in battle, but their souls return to Valinor (the Undying Lands), the dwelling place of the Valar, and are given a new body. Valinor is separated from Middle-earth, reachable only by ships built by the elves at the Grey Havens. You will often see some calling it "heaven" as a simplistic way to describe it, but this is misleading. Valinor is called the Undying Lands because immortal flesh-and-blood beings dwell there. It is not a spirit realm like heaven. There have been only two other elf and human unions, so Arwen and Aragorn are very unique. In all cases, the elf maiden had to choose mortality to be with the human man she loved. This is a BIG deal, just keep that in mind. Lord Elrond of Rivendell is the child of one such union. He was also faced with a choice, deciding to be an elf. His twin brother, Elros, chose to be human, becoming the King of Númenor. Directly from his line comes Elendil and Isildur, and then much later Aragorn. Side note: The vial of starlight that Galadriel gave to Frodo is captured light from the star of Earendil (very long story told in The Silmarillion) who was a half-elf and the father of Elrond and Elros. Galadriel is by far the most powerful elf in Middle-earth, and she is wholly good. She was born in Valinor in a time before the sun and moon were created, so is easily 12 thousand years old, probably more. She is the keeper of Nenya, one of the three elven rings. It doesn’t come into the movies, but the other two rings are kept by Elrond and Gandalf, who was given his by Cirdan, Lord of the Grey Havens. The daughter of Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn married Elrond, so Arwen is her granddaughter. Legolas is an Elven prince, the son of an Elven king from another realm which does not play into this story but does in The Hobbit. He has known Gandalf and Aragorn for a very long time. Elves and Dwarves have thousands of years of bad blood between the races, hence Gimli and Legolas not liking each other in the beginning. I’ll end with the Hobbits. They live normally as long as humans, so Bilbo is old by Hobbit standards but not crazily so. What makes him different is that he has barely aged. Samwise Gamgee is Frodo and Bilbo’s gardener, so technically he works for the wealthy, upperclass Bagginses, hence the occasional “Mr. Frodo.” There is a slight class structure, as was common in England during Tolkien’s life. Merry and Pippin are distantly related to Frodo, and are much younger. Pippin is barely out of his “tweens” which is why he tends to be the most foolish. Give him time! Great reaction! You two will LOVE this wonderful ride. The next two movies get better and better. And speaking as a Tolkien fan for close to 50 years, what Peter Jackson et al did with these 3 movies is a true masterpiece in every conceivable way. While there was much left out due to time (believe it or not), and obviously changes in pacing and so on must be made when adapting to cinema, the movie barely strays from the novel by Tolkien.
Unrelated, but your last sentence is PRECISELY the reason why LOTR was such a hit with fans while Netflix's the Witcher currently has the fans raging in disgust. While Peter Jackson and pretty much everyone who worked on LOTR greatly appreciated the books (or at the very least, respected them), the writers of Netflix's The Witcher don't even like the books. In fact, they have frequently made fun of it. SPOILER ALERT for The Witcher season 2: They actually wanted to make the tragic death of Geralt's horse--who Geralt clearly has a very strong bond with--into a JOKE. The showrunner actually insisted on this. But luckily Henry Cavill changed her mind through his persistence, because he actually respects and loves and UNDERSTANDS the books, unlike the showrunners. Not to mention how ridiculously they deviate from the books. Spin-offs are fine, but if they're going to write a spin-off, they should be transparent about it and NOT willfully make it appear as a direct film adaptation. Not only were they dishonest in this way, but to this day they are blatantly ignoring/downplaying and deflecting valid criticisms of their choices. It's all so disingenuous, and people are getting disgusted. That's why Henry left, because he agreed to stay for the 7 planned seasons on one condition: that they stay reasonably close to the source material. It's obvious how much he didn't want to leave, because he's such a huge fan of The Witcher and he worked so hard to get the part (and nailed it obviously). Kudos to him for valuing the honor of the original author above all else.
@@denisel1553 Agree 100%. I never have read The Witcher, but did try to watch the show because, let's be honest here, Henry Cavill could read the dictionary and I'd want to watch him! LOL! Alas, I could not make it through the first season. Not until later did I realize exactly why it was so bad. The same disrespect applies to the travesty Rings of Power. Amazon Prime and literally every person involved in that abomination of a show either had zero respect or appreciation for Tolkien, or purposefully set out to destroy the legacy of the master of high fantasy. They failed miserably in every conceivable way, but like with Witcher, the hacks with no talent will continue to try with season two.
I saw a breakdown of the ages of the group and basically Merry and Pippin are literal teenagers who've never been out into the real world. They have no idea how dangerous it is.
Fabulous summary! Very nicely written, thank you a lot. :) One thing which is a bit curious - but understandable, considering how visual the cinematic experience is - is that Frodo in the books was over 50 years old when he first set out on his adventure, and Samwise was much much younger - I don't recall exactly, but maybe as young as in his teens, or early 20s at most I seem to recall. Of course, 18/19-year-old Elijah Wood, with those gigantic pretty eyes of his makes a much more visually appealing person to play the main character of Frodo Baggins than some slightly rotund middle-aged dude. And Sam being played by the older actor Sean Astin becomes sort of a guardian or fatherly protector figure stand-in, which works very well in a movie. Funny aside: Pippin, the most childishly immature of the lot, was actually played by the oldest actor of the four main cast hobbits. Also, his shrieking yell heard early on in the movie when setting off the big dragon firework was entirely genuine, a product of surprise during the first take. :) So of course it went into the final cut of the movie! lol
The music is an integral part of this whole journey. Sir Howard Shore did a fantastic job with creating all the musical themes for characters and places. And listening to the music, brings you right back to middle-earth. Can’t wait for the next movie reaction. And like you said: I was 11 years old, I had no idea of anything related to The Lord Of The Rings and Middle-earth and this movie has changed me. The fact that this is 20+ years old and still relevant and still good looking, speaks louder than words.
There was a blink-and-you-miss-it establishing shot that showed the rest of the company was some distance away from the bridge. What with that, the goblin archers shooting at them, and how quickly the fight happened; there wasn't enough time for anyone to go back to save Gandalf. ETA: The OST adds a great deal to the work. I recommend Monoverantus's playlists, which have detailed playlists with themes and lyrics (with translations), but be careful! Here there be spoilers. There's also at least one documentary about it on UA-cam. ETA2: You should probably get yourselves boxes of Kleenexes for the _The Return of the King._
Also...Boromir was very smart to grab Frodo, because otherwise Frodo would have run out onto that badly-damaged stone bridge--a bridge with no rail or support. Not a good place for the Ring-bearer to be.
You guys really nailed it. This trilogy is all heart. Strip away the fantasy element and the quest, this movie is simply about friendship. What you're willing to do for someone you love. That's what this film is about. It only gets better too. Stock up on Kleenex, it will rip your heart out in the best way.❤️
@@the-NightStar Back to the Future is pure nostalgia and joy for anyone who watches it. But LOTR is better writing, plot and acting. Then again, it’s a pointless comparison.
@@the-NightStar Back to the Future is fun but it’s not profound like LOTR, nor do the sequels objectively hold. In terms of trilogies, Back to the Future is certainly not near the top.
@Mike Larsen That's always the case though. Anyone who knows anything will know the movies leave out a lot of things from the books. It's the same way with the Harry Potter series, there's a LOT that was left out of those movies.
When I watched this when I was younger I just never understood the power of the ring. I always looked at Boromir as one of the bad guys for wanting the ring and didn't care when he died. Now everytime I watch it I cry at that part. Especially the moments before the 3rd arrow hits. Truly a man of honour. And his character shows just how powerful and corruptive that ring is.
Trin, the English word you might have been searching for is 'nostalgia'. The yearning feeling you get when reminded about a beautiful time in your past, long ago. Tolkien was very angry about industrialisation, and he wanted to glorify and capture the beauties of a pre industrial world, one he was worried we were losing. The relationships between the men in this story are some of the most non-toxic, healthy masculine relationships and behaviour in story time history. Much of this aspect of the story, and Sam's speeches, are informed by Tolkien's war experiences, where brotherhoods were formed under fire. When men asked why they were fighting, and having to find reasons to go on living. On Gandalf's death, you seem to have missed that the Balrog's whip was still wrapped around Gandalf's ankle, and the Balrog was hanging onto his whip. No chance of pulling Gandalf up with that weight.
You cried in the first half of the first film, and I deeply respect that, and you're in for a ride. I could pretty much cry with any scene now, but I been watching LOTR since I was a kid and took me a bit to get that it was something VERY special, something that most likely will never happen again. As an adult it gets better, is not just epic battles and badass moments and a cool world anymore, but a very humane story, and movies made with love. I'm glad you both got that on your first watch.
Wholesome reaction as always Just a fun fact: The scene where Aragorn deflects the knife with his sword was not scripted. The orc actor was supposed to narrowly miss Aragorn when throwing the knife (it was a real knife, not a prop) but he accidentaly threw it right at Viggo, who had no choice but to use his sword to protect himself from getting impaled, what badass move!
There are so many unscripted things that made it in to these movies (can't mention them due to spoilers for movie 2 and 3) that made them so much better.
Your genuine display of love you had for the movie reminds me of finishing the first book in 1978 on board a USNavy vessel. It took me so far from the troubles of the world and threw me into a land of fantasy, loyalty and men of Valor. Your reactions are spot on. I really can’t wait for the next 2 with y’all.
Seeing someone falling in love with something which i have loved since they came out is amazing, love the emotion. The Return Of the King is the best movie ever but this is my favourite movie of all time, this changed cinema to me and always will be the most important movie of my life. “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us”. A sentiment that everyone should grasp onto asap, don’t waste time. Tomorrow is a promise guaranteed to nobody.
All three movies have incredible credits songs. But man, when you get to the third one. The credits song at the end of the trilogy is so beautiful and makes me cry listening to it even now.
Boromir is in my top 5 favorite characters of all time easily. Self sacrifice to save those who couldn't protect themselves, tanked multiple arrows and kept fighting. He just wanted his people to be safe, but is flawed and corrupted as everyone is. He was the most realistic character in the trilogy.
I love this trilogy. I saw them in the theater when they were released. There was one year separation between Fellowship and Two Towers and a year between Two Towers and Return of the King. You are in for a treat. And those of us that love this movie are enthralled with your reactions. We can tell you are tuned in to every word. There are things that you are picking up on that other reactors have missed. Thank you!
I have a hard time imagining Peter Jackson ever out-doing this - Lord of the Rings will forever be his magnum opus. I was smack dab in the center of this trilogy's target audience, having read and re-read the entire Hobbit/Lord of the Rings saga at least a dozen times growing up. As soon as I had my own disposable income, I purchased the red-leather-bound omnibus edition of LotR and re-read it some more. Before this film came along, the only cinematic Tolkien we had was the disappointing, incomplete, animated Ralph Bakshi production so I was absolutely pumped for these films when they were finally released. I love that both of you picked up on essentially everything but, in particular, the Ring's malevolent influence on our main characters. It continues to surprise and aggravate me how many UA-cam reactors don't see that and get all pissed at Boromir, for instance, for behaving "stupidly". And when you both visibly and audibly (Trin) teared up at Boromir's death, it reinforced to me that you guys ARE my people. Can't wait to re-watch The Two Towers and The Return of the King with the both of you. Back "in the day", we had no choice but to wait an entire year to get the next installment!! Thank goodness we don't have to wait that long now. The three movies were filmed all together in one marathon, multi-year shoot in New Zealand. Post-production happened later, of course.
You gotta remember it was a different time. You didn't just straight out the gate get a 3 hour a movie trilogy greenlit by a movie studio. There's just no way such a risk made sense. Peter Jackson's pitch meeting must've been incredible & passionate AF!
They shot all 3 films at once also. I think I remember something about them starting at mirimax or one of those other huge companies and having to bail and go to new line early on
Variety broke the story that what sealed it was when one of the Big Cheeses began to say to Jackson during the office pitch, "Well, Peter, sounds great, but ya know, I think on this one we're just gonna haveta p--" and then Jackson slammed down the script and bellowed "YOU! SHALL NOT! PASS!!!" The stunned executives then green-lit it.
Viggo wasn't even the first choice for Strider/Aragorn. He was brought in to replace the original actor, and he gives it his all in this trilogy. I can't imagine anyone else in that role anymore.
13:00 It's not really that Frodo can't give up the Ring, it's Galadriel who is ''passing the test'' and is able to resist the temptation and power of the Ring by her own willpower. Proving how powerful Galadriel is, that is she able to withstand it when freely offered to her just like that.
I am so happy you liked the movie, I think you will love the next ones as well, but if you cried now you will cry even more in the 3rd one for sure! Bring tissues! Loved your reaction 💜
Pippin is the equivalent of a teenager in our world. Hobbits aren't considered adults till age 33. Frodo, Sam and Merry are 50, 38 and 36 respectively. Pippin is only about 28. Besides because they've kept themselves isolated, the hobbits really have no concept of the evil and danger they're facing. They were actually too far away to save Gandalf in the movie. In the book it happened too fast for anyone to grab Gandalf. RIP Gandalf the Grey. The Uruk-Hai are orcs just more advanced Orcs. I call them super orcs. The best fantasy trilogy ever made, if not the best trilogy ever in any genre.
You two, it's a broken record, I'm GOBSMACKED that you've not seen this. The way your eyes lit up was like nothing else I've watched you react to. Looking forward to taking this journey with you both, Rob & Trin. Ya, we were all introduced to Dominique Monaghan, Billy Boyd, and Orlando Bloom. As you also probably know by now, Gimli is John Rhys Davies (Sallah,) from Indiana Jones fame. Gandalf has to limit his usage of magic, mainly against other magical stuff. I think it's an ethical thing, a rule, for beings of his kind. I think Ian McKellen ought to have won an Oscar.
It's an ethical rule for sure. Essentially the higher beings made a rule for the Wizards that they couldn't be blatant with their magic and they couldn't directly be the ones to battle Sauron. It was decided that the people of Middle Earth would be the ones to win or lose. That's a beautiful handicap and a lot of trust to put into those with less power.
These movies will make you feel so good because the underlying themes are the best things humanity has to offer: mercy, compassion, hope, loyalty, courage, dedication.
Gandalf told the fellowship to stay back and sacrificed himself to stop the Balrog from following them. Also the Uruk-hai are orcs (Uruk-hai means “Orc-folk” denoting them as being a cross breed) The reference to Orcs once being elves is regarding the most popular origin story of Tolkien’s orcs; originating from corrupted Elves a very long time ago, but very much not being Elves anymore. There’s also context to Gandalf not using a lot of magic. The Wizards were sent to Middle Earth to guide people in resisting Sauron, emphasis on “guide” as they’re so powerful that they aren’t allowed to use their full power for risk of doing more harm than good. Really great reaction!
You cried... then I cried :/ Sincerely, this felt like I was watching it with child-like fresh eyes, thank you for that. I like to believe that there were many moments edited out from this posting, where you were so jaw-dropped-speechless at what you were watching (not thinking it was going to be like this). After you mentioned what you were looking forward to seeing, I did miss you not showing what you thought at the Rivendell reveal. Seeing it in theatres was phenomenal (coming from someone that is not into the genre one bit), and it was another year for the next part in theatres, we would get to enjoy the extended cuts released for home viewing (also a year later) and THAT was the painful part for me to wait for(!), and then immediately rewatch them, but then also playing each of the almost half a dozen accompanying commentary tracks (so good). Honestly, they could add another couple of hours more per extended cut and I wouldn't even blink. Right now it's painful having to wait a whole week for your next posting of this series. Btw, on the discs they have behind the scenes vids... there is one where they have the two main illustrators sitting on grassy hills, with Peter Jackson casually asking them to sketch out the shire; they were literally sitting on a grassy blank canvas(!). Goosebumps. And then the crew start digging up the field and potting and planting a year in advance so that by the time filming starts, the grass had looked overgrown. Again, goosebumps.
I'm late to the party and I don't know if anyone has mentioned it yet, but there is significance to the three strands of hair Galadriel gave to Gimli. One of the most famous elves of the first age was Feanor. He once asked Galadriel to give him a single strand of her hair. She didn't trust him and refused his request. This explains Legolas' reaction to the gift she gave to Gimli.
He was her uncle & the most renowned Smith of his age. He actually asked 3X and was refused all of them; hence the significance of the 3 strands she gives Gimli
It's amazing - and fantastic - to see someone come to LOTR in 2023 totally cold. And it's gratifying as hell to see how much you loved it. Thanks for this reaction. You're going to love the two remaining movies.
After watching these movies at least 3 times a year for the last 20 years, I still cry at each one. They are all amazing in their own right. Peak cinema and peak fantasy novels
I'm so sad we couldn't see Trinn's actual reaction... but your tears speak volumes and reminds me why I just love you two so very much! I'm so glad you're watching this (as I adore this triogy). It's really powerful when Boromir falls with the statue of one of the old kings of Gondor behind him.
Enjoyed the reaction ❤ RIP to my homie Gandalf The Grey 😢 All 3 filmed at same time so consistently beautiful. Biggest “Indy” films in history ! Tolkien was an immense genius…incredible individual!
This is the most heartwarming reaction to Lotr I've ever seen. ❤️ You can't unsee how much love Peter Jackson and the crew gave to this project. You will surely enjoy the next two movies. Can't wait to see your reaction and cry with you. 🥰
I found this channel through the walking dead reactions and instantly realized that you guys are probably the best reaction channel ive ever seen and this video is a fine example
Galadriel can move and speak slowly. She's got time. She's already 9000 years old. Thank you for that great great opportunity to watch the story through your eyes as role players. It's almost as if I watched it for the first time. Thank you for your honest emotions. BTW: I read the books first in 1978/79.
Even with the plethora of LotR reactions on UA-cam…this one stands out. One of my favorite reactions to Fellowship. Thank you so much for this, can’t wait for the rest of them! You’re in for an experience, the next two movies are at the very least as good as this one, if not better!
Awesome reaction. I have seen the trilogy countless times in the last 20 years and still cry when I watch it. Can't wait for your reaction to the rest of the story!
I remember my husband and I were seeing it at the theater for the 2nd or 3rd time and the auditorium was packed. My husband said the man next to him was crying so hard that he was tempted to reach over and squeeze his hand but didn't want to be beaten up, lol.
After all these years I still don't think Boromir's death has been surpassed in film. It's such a beautiful scene, and so poignant at the end of his story. it's wonderful to see you guys enjoy and appreciate the movie so much. Your attention to detail and engagement with the story is impeccable as always. Can't wait for the next part!
deeper lore version for you: 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 demand, tree 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) How old is Galadriel during the War of the Ring? I have looked in many different sources and depending on where you look, she’s anywhere from 8000-20,000 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.(which wouldn’t make sense even if she was 690 years older 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.
"That's not fair!" I always remember this documentary I saw once about special forces soldiers, and one of them said, "We're not looking for a fair fight."
10:20 just want to point out, reason why they just ''stood there'' in the door opening is because if they had ran out to try and save Gandalv, they would have ended up being hit by the arrows that the Orcs and Goblins was firing at them from the cavesides. So an attempt at running off to save Gandalv would have been suicide.
This is the best movie trilogy ever made, in my opinion. I laughed, and I cried. It scared me, made me happy and sad....I'm so glad you two are going through this journey, enjoy it!!
Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings got you guys! Your reactions, Parts 1 and 2, of Fellowship of the Ring are the first of your videos I've seem Big thumbs up for both. Thanks a bunch
I don't have to imagine I was one of the ones that waited. And I love the movie so much that it was so hard waiting until Christmas time for the The Two Towers. I used to take several days off of work to see the movies. 😊
No one mentioning that Aragorn really deflected that dagger from the Uruk Hai. They used a real blade for the close ups and a rubber one for the throw. Stuntman accidentally threw the real non gimmicked blade at him and he really deflected it with the sword. That's the take they used for the movie
I will never tire of watching first-time reactions to these movies. Especially from smart people who are in touch with their emotions and not afraid to show them.
I was eating some spicy food while I watched this, so I'll just say my tears were from that. But even just seeing the movie in bits like this, its just so powerful. The cast did such a wonderful job bringing the characters to life.
Boromir was an easy target for the ring because he been fighting to save the white city for a long time and things are not going well for them, so the necessity for the ring comes from a place of despair as it was shown when they met Galadriel. He been thru a lot and the last thing he saw before dying was the orcs taken Merry and Pippin away from them because of his failure to protect them. It was as brave of a ending as it was sad. Love these movies, been seeing all 3 extended versions at least two times a year with my dad since the last one came out. Cant wait for the next reactions. 🙂👍
I know I commented this in part one. But for perspective, Boromirs death is on the lower end of sad things in these 3 movies. Lord of the Rings doesn't feel like a fantasy movie. To me, it feels more like history that was lost. Everything in this universe that Tolkien created is extremely well developed. Any language you hear in these movies is a real language that Tolkien created. He created alphabets, grammatical rules and structures, phonetics, etc. Liv Tyler and Viggo learned a lot of Elvish during production and can still speak some of it to this day.
One of Peter Jackson's instructions to everyone was that this is not a fictional story, they all need to make it feel like this is history and it really happened. :)
Beauty draws Beauty. There is something good about people who love Lord of the Rings. And since many people really love it ... the world cant be only full of bad people. Nice to see you love it
You guys really need to watch all of the commentaries and extras in the extended editions. So much information that makes these movies even better. Hope you watch the extended versions of the next two movies.
I can appreciate the impact this movie had on you. I remember it well the first time I saw it. I too hadn't read the books before seeing the movies. Absolutely amazing movies and so well done. They change your life, honestly. And you're completely right - it's the people and relationships that make it so wonderful, not necessarily the world.
That part where Aragon knocked the knife out of the air... the actor really did that. You can't tell me a movie that has been made better than this one in the last 25 years.
I remember watching this for the first time and thinking I wouldn’t find a better film. Then the extended version were released. Such a joy to see people enjoying this for the first time. You’re in for an absolute treat with the other two films. I’m off to do a extended version marathon at the cinema next month in London. Can’t wait!
After all the years watching movies and playing the games, it is always nice to see how people feel when first time watching them. It's an experience that you can have just once. :)
2nd reaction in a row I've watched where they ask why they didn't rescue Gandalf. I suppose when your reacting and talking its easier to miss things like they were actually a good distance away from Gandalf, not to mention multiple arrows being fired upon them.
So very glad you’ve joined the family. These films, and more importantly the books, have been a huge part of my life since I was a child. Tolkien was brilliant, and Jackson did a more than admirable job bringing the story (with some considerable changes) to the screen. And I can’t even count how many times I’ve listened to the incomparable soundtrack for this trilogy by Howard Shore. The three complete recordings always get first play back to back to back whenever I start writing a new book. Looking forward to your take on The Two Towers and then The Return of the King.
Breaking up watching the Lost reactions whilst working with these - amongst my favourite films for over 2 decades! Still have the ability to make me emotional and laugh out loud. Saw all 3 extended versions at the cinema - waiting a year for each was a killer. And I'd been a fan of the books since the teacher in my final year of primary school used to read us The Hobbit on a Thursday afternoon after swimming. Everyone would fall asleep on their desks but I'd be reading along with my copy of the book. Took a few more years before I could cope with LOTR mind you. Was lucky enough to visit Hobbiton and have a pint in the Green Dragon when I went to NZ a few years ago. If you haven't yet you must watch the DVD making of extras. Incredible. Especially Fellowship of the Cast and the section on Gollum.
Aragorn is the perfect man. Balanced emotions, self-restraint, respectful of everyone, selfless, badass, natural leader, does not desire power, everyone looks up to him to make desitions, save the day and he does.
This is script, storytelling, the cast, acting, dialogs, locations, sets, cinematographie, make up (no orc like the other), practical effects, CGI (20 years back!), music... all top level . But what is it that makes you cry? - It's the passion they all put into it from the director to the last coworker. You can feel it, you're in it. LOTR is no movie it's a journey, an experience. Watch the making of if you're interested in it- it's incredible. And yes, to read the books is no bad idea 😉 Liked your reaction very much and "I'll be back" for the next part.
also , Aragorns forever my favourite character. he is literally the perfect human being. so gentle , compassionate , driven and so physically strong at the same time. and also ,its Viggo duhhh 😁🤷🏻♀️
I remember watching this in the theater when it came out, and seeing it for the first time is an experience I'll never have again, but at least I can experience it vicariously through you two. Thanks for that. Cheers!
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Balrog shows up and everyone's running in terror.
Trin: It's beautiful! 😂😂😂
~Trin 😅😅😅
Great story concerning Sean Bean from John Rhys-Davies (Gimli in these films. Look up the actor, I'm sure you'll recognize him). They were on a break during filming and John heading back to England ran into Sean at the airport. They spoke for a bit and after boarding, John saw Sean in deep conversation with an elderly couple he was sitting with. After they landed in England, John saw Sean with this same couple, hauling their luggage. John assumed this couple was Sean's parents and somewhat annoyed he hadn't introduced them. So John asked Sean about this when they returned to New Zealand to resume filming. Turned out that Sean didn't even know this elderly couple, they were just two people he'd struck up a conversation with and decided to help them with their luggage upon landing. On the other hand,. the elderly couple likely had no idea that this "nice young man" was a movie star.
Sounds about right for Northerners, they're just so friendly, Sean Bean is a great example.
If I remember right, the scene where Aragorn hits the knife away with his sword was real. It was an accidental throw, and the actor instinctively swung his sword to hit the knife away to save himself from being hit and nailed it. The shot was so cool that they used it in the film.
TRIVIA : Sir Christopher Lee (Saruman, and a *_SUPER BADASS_* in real life, check him out!) was the only cast/crew member to have actually met JRR Tolkein.
“How can a 3 hour 20 minute movie not be long enough it feels like it’s just starting.”
Rob you couldn’t be more right! And the best thing is that every single movie in this trilogy just gets better unlike many movies with sequels! I’m so thrilled you’re both enjoying my favourite movies and I’m glad to share this experience with you!
You’ll find yourself wanting to come back to these movies at least 10 times a year, there isn’t a trilogy I go back to more than this, glad you guys enjoyed this one!
It always feels like a “bit of home” 😊
actually hope there are still better trilogies to come. I don’t think we’ve seen the potential of stories and it’s depressing to act like it’s downhill from here
@@whenraindropsfall obviously I always hope for something better but nostalgia is always gonna be there to make this a favourite of mine, even if there is better things to come
@@whenraindropsfall Not if that Netflix abomination is anything to go by. I would rather they never made another Tolkien based film if that's the calibre of what's on offer. The Hobbit would have been marvellous if Peter Jackson had been able to do what he wanted but by that time it was all about money and shareholders. Better to have less which is perfect than that which is second rate. Pity though as you said so many wonderful stories and history of Middle Earth lost to a new generation.
@@whenraindropsfall I mean yeah I guarantee there will be one as good or better someday, but I believe a trilogy like lotr is possibly a once in a lifetime thing
The thing about Boromir that is often not used to put his weakness to the ring into context is the weight of responsibility he has. His people have been under attack from the evil forces in the world. His desire for the power promised by the ring is not for personal glory and riches, but to deliver his people from hardship. The others arguably don't have such a massive temptation from the ring.I dunno I just love his character so much 🥲
Well, even Gandalf admits as much, when Frodo offers him the ring. That he would use the ring from a desire to do good, but through him it would wield a power too terrible.
An excellent point, and also wizards, elf queens and a (mostly) pure blood Numenorian can barely resist the ring - it's almost not fair to put up a regular human against it and expect him to hold out.
@@barkingmonkee Tolkien makes it clear that the more powerful you are, the more easily you will fall to the Ring's power. Elrond, Galadriel, Gandalf, and even Aragorn--they possess a deep wisdom that helps them stay far away from the Ring, so they won't have the opportunity to be tempted. Boromir is only 42 or so, less than half the age of Aragorn.
Also--all of the Fellowship had homelands that were under threat, and eventually most of them were besieged by armies of Sauron. They all wanted to keep their own people safe.
The extended edition of the Two Towers make Boromir's fall that much more tragic.
Boromir is absolutely one of my favorites. I identify with him as a true human, faults and all, more than other characters, I suppose.
"All shall love me and despair!" One of Tolkien's best lines.
Yes and I've thought about that idea and it scares me to death LOL
This is my personal motto 😁
@@christys7161 😂😂😂😂
Tolkien got that quote from his ex wife.
@@michaelbugner7011 and Lùthien the most beloved of all Arda itself came from his love for Edith. Lùthien was also just so divine that it was said the very winds and nature bent to her existence. Example also in the song titled Of Beren And Lùthien that had a verse about how the flowers that would basically be accidentally stepped on would heal again and regenerate in her wake. Think similar to the footsteps of the forest god in Princess Mononoke film.
A thing about Boromier is he was ALWAYS concerned with the welfare of the Hobbits. He was the one teaching them how to fight. "the little ones can't survive this". "for pitties sake give them a minute" and he sacrificed himself to save Merry and Pippin. He was an honorable man with the weight of Gondor and all its people on his shoulders
That part where Bilbo is sobbing and just keeps repeating “i’m so sorry Frodo, I’m so sorry, i’m so sorry for all of it.” is so much more heartbreaking when you know the hobbit.
I read the hobbit and I don’t know what you’re talking about
@Destiny Essentially Bilbo is apologizing for everything that Frodo is going through. In Bilbo's mind, it's his fault that Frodo got hurt and nearly died; that he has a horrible responsibility on his shoulders. He's seen what the Ring will do to a person, and he loves Frodo; he doesn't want to see him suffer, but he knows that he will. He's basically cursed Frodo. That's an awful thing.
@@ShadowyFox_86 But that’s obvious without the hobbit. Don’t need to read it to decipher that. Plus hobbit has nothing to do with his statement because the evil side of the ring didn’t exist until LOTR
Notice right after Boromir's death you will see Aragorn putting on/synching his guantlets...those are Boromir's guantlets with the white tree of Gondor to honor him. I love these movies💚
A no spoiler mini-explanation to help fully appreciate The Lord of the Rings.
JRR Tolkien was an Oxford professor, a linguist and historian, who literally spent his entire life creating the world of Middle-earth. His purpose was to write a mythology history for England, including a creation story inspired by his devout Catholic faith. The languages heard in the movie were created, completely, by Tolkien. Several dialects of Elvish, the dwarf language, and the Black Speech of Mordor.
In Tolkien’s world, Eru Ilúvatar is the Creator. Aiding in fulfilling his purpose are the Valar (think archangels) and Maia (angels). Some (not all) of the Valar and Maia have significant roles through the ages. Also, a few Valar and Maia are evil. The events in LOTR take place in the Third Age, with the forging of the great rings and battle seen in the prologue occurring in the Second Age.
Sauron, the Dark Lord, is a Maia. So are Gandalf and Saruman, these two (and three others) were sent by Eru Ilúvatar to Middle-earth to aid in the fight against Sauron. They are called the Istari, or Wizards. Their magical powers are limited but they are still very powerful, and the “old man” appearance was to appeal as wise men but does not translate to being aged as they are literally ageless beings. They were sent to guide, instruct, and impart wisdom, not to be warriors or solve problems. Incidentally, the Balrog is also a Maia, hence why Gandalf had to confront it.
Elves are immortal. They can be killed in battle, but their souls return to Valinor (the Undying Lands), the dwelling place of the Valar, and are given a new body. Valinor is separated from Middle-earth, reachable only by ships built by the elves at the Grey Havens. You will often see some calling it "heaven" as a simplistic way to describe it, but this is misleading. Valinor is called the Undying Lands because immortal flesh-and-blood beings dwell there. It is not a spirit realm like heaven.
There have been only two other elf and human unions, so Arwen and Aragorn are very unique. In all cases, the elf maiden had to choose mortality to be with the human man she loved. This is a BIG deal, just keep that in mind. Lord Elrond of Rivendell is the child of one such union. He was also faced with a choice, deciding to be an elf. His twin brother, Elros, chose to be human, becoming the King of Númenor. Directly from his line comes Elendil and Isildur, and then much later Aragorn.
Side note: The vial of starlight that Galadriel gave to Frodo is captured light from the star of Earendil (very long story told in The Silmarillion) who was a half-elf and the father of Elrond and Elros.
Galadriel is by far the most powerful elf in Middle-earth, and she is wholly good. She was born in Valinor in a time before the sun and moon were created, so is easily 12 thousand years old, probably more. She is the keeper of Nenya, one of the three elven rings. It doesn’t come into the movies, but the other two rings are kept by Elrond and Gandalf, who was given his by Cirdan, Lord of the Grey Havens. The daughter of Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn married Elrond, so Arwen is her granddaughter.
Legolas is an Elven prince, the son of an Elven king from another realm which does not play into this story but does in The Hobbit. He has known Gandalf and Aragorn for a very long time. Elves and Dwarves have thousands of years of bad blood between the races, hence Gimli and Legolas not liking each other in the beginning.
I’ll end with the Hobbits. They live normally as long as humans, so Bilbo is old by Hobbit standards but not crazily so. What makes him different is that he has barely aged. Samwise Gamgee is Frodo and Bilbo’s gardener, so technically he works for the wealthy, upperclass Bagginses, hence the occasional “Mr. Frodo.” There is a slight class structure, as was common in England during Tolkien’s life. Merry and Pippin are distantly related to Frodo, and are much younger. Pippin is barely out of his “tweens” which is why he tends to be the most foolish. Give him time!
Great reaction! You two will LOVE this wonderful ride. The next two movies get better and better. And speaking as a Tolkien fan for close to 50 years, what Peter Jackson et al did with these 3 movies is a true masterpiece in every conceivable way. While there was much left out due to time (believe it or not), and obviously changes in pacing and so on must be made when adapting to cinema, the movie barely strays from the novel by Tolkien.
Unrelated, but your last sentence is PRECISELY the reason why LOTR was such a hit with fans while Netflix's the Witcher currently has the fans raging in disgust. While Peter Jackson and pretty much everyone who worked on LOTR greatly appreciated the books (or at the very least, respected them), the writers of Netflix's The Witcher don't even like the books. In fact, they have frequently made fun of it.
SPOILER ALERT for The Witcher season 2: They actually wanted to make the tragic death of Geralt's horse--who Geralt clearly has a very strong bond with--into a JOKE. The showrunner actually insisted on this. But luckily Henry Cavill changed her mind through his persistence, because he actually respects and loves and UNDERSTANDS the books, unlike the showrunners. Not to mention how ridiculously they deviate from the books. Spin-offs are fine, but if they're going to write a spin-off, they should be transparent about it and NOT willfully make it appear as a direct film adaptation. Not only were they dishonest in this way, but to this day they are blatantly ignoring/downplaying and deflecting valid criticisms of their choices.
It's all so disingenuous, and people are getting disgusted. That's why Henry left, because he agreed to stay for the 7 planned seasons on one condition: that they stay reasonably close to the source material. It's obvious how much he didn't want to leave, because he's such a huge fan of The Witcher and he worked so hard to get the part (and nailed it obviously). Kudos to him for valuing the honor of the original author above all else.
@@denisel1553 Agree 100%. I never have read The Witcher, but did try to watch the show because, let's be honest here, Henry Cavill could read the dictionary and I'd want to watch him! LOL! Alas, I could not make it through the first season. Not until later did I realize exactly why it was so bad.
The same disrespect applies to the travesty Rings of Power. Amazon Prime and literally every person involved in that abomination of a show either had zero respect or appreciation for Tolkien, or purposefully set out to destroy the legacy of the master of high fantasy. They failed miserably in every conceivable way, but like with Witcher, the hacks with no talent will continue to try with season two.
I saw a breakdown of the ages of the group and basically Merry and Pippin are literal teenagers who've never been out into the real world. They have no idea how dangerous it is.
Fabulous summary! Very nicely written, thank you a lot. :)
One thing which is a bit curious - but understandable, considering how visual the cinematic experience is - is that Frodo in the books was over 50 years old when he first set out on his adventure, and Samwise was much much younger - I don't recall exactly, but maybe as young as in his teens, or early 20s at most I seem to recall.
Of course, 18/19-year-old Elijah Wood, with those gigantic pretty eyes of his makes a much more visually appealing person to play the main character of Frodo Baggins than some slightly rotund middle-aged dude. And Sam being played by the older actor Sean Astin becomes sort of a guardian or fatherly protector figure stand-in, which works very well in a movie.
Funny aside: Pippin, the most childishly immature of the lot, was actually played by the oldest actor of the four main cast hobbits. Also, his shrieking yell heard early on in the movie when setting off the big dragon firework was entirely genuine, a product of surprise during the first take. :) So of course it went into the final cut of the movie! lol
The Balrog entrance is still one of my favorite scenes in any movie. The decision to have is breathe heat instead of flame was genius.
The music is an integral part of this whole journey. Sir Howard Shore did a fantastic job with creating all the musical themes for characters and places. And listening to the music, brings you right back to middle-earth. Can’t wait for the next movie reaction. And like you said: I was 11 years old, I had no idea of anything related to The Lord Of The Rings and Middle-earth and this movie has changed me. The fact that this is 20+ years old and still relevant and still good looking, speaks louder than words.
The soundtrack was so beautiful. I particularly fell in love with the Hardanger fiddle used in the themes of Rohan.
i am an old man in my mid 70's and i have read these books at least once a year since i was 9 years old.
There was a blink-and-you-miss-it establishing shot that showed the rest of the company was some distance away from the bridge. What with that, the goblin archers shooting at them, and how quickly the fight happened; there wasn't enough time for anyone to go back to save Gandalf.
ETA: The OST adds a great deal to the work. I recommend Monoverantus's playlists, which have detailed playlists with themes and lyrics (with translations), but be careful! Here there be spoilers. There's also at least one documentary about it on UA-cam.
ETA2: You should probably get yourselves boxes of Kleenexes for the _The Return of the King._
Also...Boromir was very smart to grab Frodo, because otherwise Frodo would have run out onto that badly-damaged stone bridge--a bridge with no rail or support. Not a good place for the Ring-bearer to be.
You guys really nailed it. This trilogy is all heart. Strip away the fantasy element and the quest, this movie is simply about friendship. What you're willing to do for someone you love. That's what this film is about. It only gets better too. Stock up on Kleenex, it will rip your heart out in the best way.❤️
There really is no better trilogy than this, and the movies only get better and better.
@@the-NightStar Back to the Future is pure nostalgia and joy for anyone who watches it. But LOTR is better writing, plot and acting. Then again, it’s a pointless comparison.
I love all three movies. but it's The Fellowship that does it for me.
@@the-NightStar Back to the Future is fun but it’s not profound like LOTR, nor do the sequels objectively hold. In terms of trilogies, Back to the Future is certainly not near the top.
Lord of the Rings is definitely the greatest trilogy ever made, just a shame they didn't make The Hobbit as good.
@Mike Larsen That's always the case though. Anyone who knows anything will know the movies leave out a lot of things from the books. It's the same way with the Harry Potter series, there's a LOT that was left out of those movies.
When I watched this when I was younger I just never understood the power of the ring. I always looked at Boromir as one of the bad guys for wanting the ring and didn't care when he died. Now everytime I watch it I cry at that part. Especially the moments before the 3rd arrow hits. Truly a man of honour. And his character shows just how powerful and corruptive that ring is.
Trin, the English word you might have been searching for is 'nostalgia'. The yearning feeling you get when reminded about a beautiful time in your past, long ago. Tolkien was very angry about industrialisation, and he wanted to glorify and capture the beauties of a pre industrial world, one he was worried we were losing.
The relationships between the men in this story are some of the most non-toxic, healthy masculine relationships and behaviour in story time history. Much of this aspect of the story, and Sam's speeches, are informed by Tolkien's war experiences, where brotherhoods were formed under fire. When men asked why they were fighting, and having to find reasons to go on living.
On Gandalf's death, you seem to have missed that the Balrog's whip was still wrapped around Gandalf's ankle, and the Balrog was hanging onto his whip. No chance of pulling Gandalf up with that weight.
You cried in the first half of the first film, and I deeply respect that, and you're in for a ride. I could pretty much cry with any scene now, but I been watching LOTR since I was a kid and took me a bit to get that it was something VERY special, something that most likely will never happen again. As an adult it gets better, is not just epic battles and badass moments and a cool world anymore, but a very humane story, and movies made with love. I'm glad you both got that on your first watch.
Wholesome reaction as always
Just a fun fact: The scene where Aragorn deflects the knife with his sword was not scripted. The orc actor was supposed to narrowly miss Aragorn when throwing the knife (it was a real knife, not a prop) but he accidentaly threw it right at Viggo, who had no choice but to use his sword to protect himself from getting impaled, what badass move!
There are so many unscripted things that made it in to these movies (can't mention them due to spoilers for movie 2 and 3) that made them so much better.
@@mikelarsen5836 Ugh! Go away, troll.
@@mikelarsen5836 gamers? XD troll alert.
Your genuine display of love you had for the movie reminds me of finishing the first book in 1978 on board a USNavy vessel. It took me so far from the troubles of the world and threw me into a land of fantasy, loyalty and men of Valor.
Your reactions are spot on. I really can’t wait for the next 2 with y’all.
Seeing someone falling in love with something which i have loved since they came out is amazing, love the emotion. The Return Of the King is the best movie ever but this is my favourite movie of all time, this changed cinema to me and always will be the most important movie of my life. “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us”. A sentiment that everyone should grasp onto asap, don’t waste time. Tomorrow is a promise guaranteed to nobody.
@@mikelarsen5836 i’ve read the trilogy and the hobbit
All three movies have incredible credits songs. But man, when you get to the third one. The credits song at the end of the trilogy is so beautiful and makes me cry listening to it even now.
Boromir is in my top 5 favorite characters of all time easily. Self sacrifice to save those who couldn't protect themselves, tanked multiple arrows and kept fighting. He just wanted his people to be safe, but is flawed and corrupted as everyone is. He was the most realistic character in the trilogy.
I love this trilogy. I saw them in the theater when they were released. There was one year separation between Fellowship and Two Towers and a year between Two Towers and Return of the King. You are in for a treat. And those of us that love this movie are enthralled with your reactions. We can tell you are tuned in to every word. There are things that you are picking up on that other reactors have missed. Thank you!
I have a hard time imagining Peter Jackson ever out-doing this - Lord of the Rings will forever be his magnum opus. I was smack dab in the center of this trilogy's target audience, having read and re-read the entire Hobbit/Lord of the Rings saga at least a dozen times growing up. As soon as I had my own disposable income, I purchased the red-leather-bound omnibus edition of LotR and re-read it some more. Before this film came along, the only cinematic Tolkien we had was the disappointing, incomplete, animated Ralph Bakshi production so I was absolutely pumped for these films when they were finally released.
I love that both of you picked up on essentially everything but, in particular, the Ring's malevolent influence on our main characters. It continues to surprise and aggravate me how many UA-cam reactors don't see that and get all pissed at Boromir, for instance, for behaving "stupidly". And when you both visibly and audibly (Trin) teared up at Boromir's death, it reinforced to me that you guys ARE my people. Can't wait to re-watch The Two Towers and The Return of the King with the both of you.
Back "in the day", we had no choice but to wait an entire year to get the next installment!! Thank goodness we don't have to wait that long now. The three movies were filmed all together in one marathon, multi-year shoot in New Zealand. Post-production happened later, of course.
You gotta remember it was a different time. You didn't just straight out the gate get a 3 hour a movie trilogy greenlit by a movie studio. There's just no way such a risk made sense. Peter Jackson's pitch meeting must've been incredible & passionate AF!
It's the reason New Line Cinema went bankrupt and got bought by WB.
They shot all 3 films at once also. I think I remember something about them starting at mirimax or one of those other huge companies and having to bail and go to new line early on
@@TheEmtz89 Worth it!
Variety broke the story that what sealed it was when one of the Big Cheeses began to say to Jackson during the office pitch, "Well, Peter, sounds great, but ya know, I think on this one we're just gonna haveta p--" and then Jackson slammed down the script and bellowed "YOU! SHALL NOT! PASS!!!" The stunned executives then green-lit it.
Viggo wasn't even the first choice for Strider/Aragorn. He was brought in to replace the original actor, and he gives it his all in this trilogy. I can't imagine anyone else in that role anymore.
Not only was he brought in to replace the original aragon, but it was done litterally in the few weeks leading up to the start of filming I believe.
13:00 It's not really that Frodo can't give up the Ring, it's Galadriel who is ''passing the test'' and is able to resist the temptation and power of the Ring by her own willpower. Proving how powerful Galadriel is, that is she able to withstand it when freely offered to her just like that.
I am so happy you liked the movie, I think you will love the next ones as well, but if you cried now you will cry even more in the 3rd one for sure! Bring tissues! Loved your reaction 💜
Sitting here and watching/listening to you both SOB your eyes out in the first one, knowing it's only the beginning... 😆😆 oh I am going to ENJOY THIS
Pippin is the equivalent of a teenager in our world. Hobbits aren't considered adults till age 33. Frodo, Sam and Merry are 50, 38 and 36 respectively. Pippin is only about 28. Besides because they've kept themselves isolated, the hobbits really have no concept of the evil and danger they're facing.
They were actually too far away to save Gandalf in the movie. In the book it happened too fast for anyone to grab Gandalf. RIP Gandalf the Grey.
The Uruk-Hai are orcs just more advanced Orcs. I call them super orcs.
The best fantasy trilogy ever made, if not the best trilogy ever in any genre.
You two, it's a broken record, I'm GOBSMACKED that you've not seen this. The way your eyes lit up was like nothing else I've watched you react to. Looking forward to taking this journey with you both, Rob & Trin.
Ya, we were all introduced to Dominique Monaghan, Billy Boyd, and Orlando Bloom. As you also probably know by now, Gimli is John Rhys Davies (Sallah,) from Indiana Jones fame. Gandalf has to limit his usage of magic, mainly against other magical stuff. I think it's an ethical thing, a rule, for beings of his kind. I think Ian McKellen ought to have won an Oscar.
It's an ethical rule for sure. Essentially the higher beings made a rule for the Wizards that they couldn't be blatant with their magic and they couldn't directly be the ones to battle Sauron. It was decided that the people of Middle Earth would be the ones to win or lose. That's a beautiful handicap and a lot of trust to put into those with less power.
These movies will make you feel so good because the underlying themes are the best things humanity has to offer: mercy, compassion, hope, loyalty, courage, dedication.
Boromir's death gets me every time
I knew you would cry. Boromir is one of my favorite
Wonderful reaction! And then we had to wait.....one year... to see the second installment. I hope you don't make us wait that long!
Your weeping while he reviews the movie speaks volumes heh. Thnx guys
Thank you for mentioning the music, not enough people talk about how huge of an impact it has in these movies. Howard Shore did a masterful job.
The part where Aragorn is fighting the big orc when he deflects the sword was vigo actually doing that which is crazy impressive
Gandalf told the fellowship to stay back and sacrificed himself to stop the Balrog from following them.
Also the Uruk-hai are orcs (Uruk-hai means “Orc-folk” denoting them as being a cross breed)
The reference to Orcs once being elves is regarding the most popular origin story of Tolkien’s orcs; originating from corrupted Elves a very long time ago, but very much not being Elves anymore.
There’s also context to Gandalf not using a lot of magic. The Wizards were sent to Middle Earth to guide people in resisting Sauron, emphasis on “guide” as they’re so powerful that they aren’t allowed to use their full power for risk of doing more harm than good.
Really great reaction!
Viggo really actually deflected that knife! 😮❤
You cried... then I cried :/
Sincerely, this felt like I was watching it with child-like fresh eyes, thank you for that. I like to believe that there were many moments edited out from this posting, where you were so jaw-dropped-speechless at what you were watching (not thinking it was going to be like this). After you mentioned what you were looking forward to seeing, I did miss you not showing what you thought at the Rivendell reveal.
Seeing it in theatres was phenomenal (coming from someone that is not into the genre one bit), and it was another year for the next part in theatres, we would get to enjoy the extended cuts released for home viewing (also a year later) and THAT was the painful part for me to wait for(!), and then immediately rewatch them, but then also playing each of the almost half a dozen accompanying commentary tracks (so good). Honestly, they could add another couple of hours more per extended cut and I wouldn't even blink. Right now it's painful having to wait a whole week for your next posting of this series.
Btw, on the discs they have behind the scenes vids... there is one where they have the two main illustrators sitting on grassy hills, with Peter Jackson casually asking them to sketch out the shire; they were literally sitting on a grassy blank canvas(!). Goosebumps. And then the crew start digging up the field and potting and planting a year in advance so that by the time filming starts, the grass had looked overgrown. Again, goosebumps.
I'm late to the party and I don't know if anyone has mentioned it yet, but there is significance to the three strands of hair Galadriel gave to Gimli. One of the most famous elves of the first age was Feanor. He once asked Galadriel to give him a single strand of her hair. She didn't trust him and refused his request. This explains Legolas' reaction to the gift she gave to Gimli.
He was her uncle & the most renowned Smith of his age. He actually asked 3X and was refused all of them; hence the significance of the 3 strands she gives Gimli
It's amazing - and fantastic - to see someone come to LOTR in 2023 totally cold. And it's gratifying as hell to see how much you loved it.
Thanks for this reaction.
You're going to love the two remaining movies.
After watching these movies at least 3 times a year for the last 20 years, I still cry at each one. They are all amazing in their own right. Peak cinema and peak fantasy novels
I'm so sad we couldn't see Trinn's actual reaction... but your tears speak volumes and reminds me why I just love you two so very much! I'm so glad you're watching this (as I adore this triogy). It's really powerful when Boromir falls with the statue of one of the old kings of Gondor behind him.
Enjoyed the reaction ❤
RIP to my homie Gandalf The Grey 😢
All 3 filmed at same time so consistently beautiful. Biggest “Indy” films in history ! Tolkien was an immense genius…incredible individual!
This is the most heartwarming reaction to Lotr I've ever seen. ❤️ You can't unsee how much love Peter Jackson and the crew gave to this project. You will surely enjoy the next two movies. Can't wait to see your reaction and cry with you. 🥰
I found this channel through the walking dead reactions and instantly realized that you guys are probably the best reaction channel ive ever seen and this video is a fine example
Oh Dylan, thank you so much for the support 😍
My favorite movie franchise of all time!! Absolutely love what Peter Jackson did with the source material. Beautifully done
Galadriel can move and speak slowly. She's got time. She's already 9000 years old.
Thank you for that great great opportunity to watch the story through your eyes as role players. It's almost as if I watched it for the first time. Thank you for your honest emotions.
BTW: I read the books first in 1978/79.
Even with the plethora of LotR reactions on UA-cam…this one stands out. One of my favorite reactions to Fellowship. Thank you so much for this, can’t wait for the rest of them! You’re in for an experience, the next two movies are at the very least as good as this one, if not better!
Awesome reaction. I have seen the trilogy countless times in the last 20 years and still cry when I watch it. Can't wait for your reaction to the rest of the story!
I remember my husband and I were seeing it at the theater for the 2nd or 3rd time and the auditorium was packed. My husband said the man next to him was crying so hard that he was tempted to reach over and squeeze his hand but didn't want to be beaten up, lol.
Oh R&T, bless your hearts. You remind me of the emotional wreckage I was when watching this first. Great reaction.
After all these years I still don't think Boromir's death has been surpassed in film. It's such a beautiful scene, and so poignant at the end of his story.
it's wonderful to see you guys enjoy and appreciate the movie so much. Your attention to detail and engagement with the story is impeccable as always. Can't wait for the next part!
The last 20 minutes of this film are my favorite in any movie of all time, and Boromir’s redemption arc and death are the highlight of it for me!
deeper lore version for you: 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 demand, tree 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)
How old is Galadriel during the War of the Ring? I have looked in many different sources and depending on where you look, she’s anywhere from 8000-20,000 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.(which wouldn’t make sense even if she was 690 years older 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.
"That's not fair!"
I always remember this documentary I saw once about special forces soldiers, and one of them said, "We're not looking for a fair fight."
10:20 just want to point out, reason why they just ''stood there'' in the door opening is because if they had ran out to try and save Gandalv, they would have ended up being hit by the arrows that the Orcs and Goblins was firing at them from the cavesides. So an attempt at running off to save Gandalv would have been suicide.
This is the best movie trilogy ever made, in my opinion. I laughed, and I cried. It scared me, made me happy and sad....I'm so glad you two are going through this journey, enjoy it!!
Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings got you guys!
Your reactions, Parts 1 and 2, of Fellowship of the Ring are the first of your videos I've seem
Big thumbs up for both.
Thanks a bunch
Imagine seeing this in theaters and having to wait an entire year for the next movie
Saw this one at the cinema, sadly i never got round to seeing the other 2, same with Kill BIll Vol 1, never got round to seeing Vol 2 lol
I don't have to imagine I was one of the ones that waited. And I love the movie so much that it was so hard waiting until Christmas time for the The Two Towers. I used to take several days off of work to see the movies. 😊
that was me and my sister😂
That was me.
I filled in some of the wait time by going back and watching it 6 more times in the theatre. Never done that for a film before or since.
THANK YOU for weeping for Boromir. He was a good brave man.
What a coincidence! Was just watching part 1. I guess I didn't have to wait.
Same
What a genuinely beautiful reaction.
You two are wonderful! Thank you❤
No one mentioning that Aragorn really deflected that dagger from the Uruk Hai. They used a real blade for the close ups and a rubber one for the throw. Stuntman accidentally threw the real non gimmicked blade at him and he really deflected it with the sword. That's the take they used for the movie
"I wasn't expecting to fall in love with it" yeah it runs a lot deeper than you expect. You're hooked haha. See you on the next one. ❤☮🙏
I will never tire of watching first-time reactions to these movies. Especially from smart people who are in touch with their emotions and not afraid to show them.
Earned a sub. Definitely one of the best reactions to Fellowship.
In my opinion the greatest movie trilogy ever made.
The main cast got matching tattoos; they knew it was special when they were making it.
You can spend hours on the appendices to these three movies. They are amazing to watch as well.
I was eating some spicy food while I watched this, so I'll just say my tears were from that. But even just seeing the movie in bits like this, its just so powerful. The cast did such a wonderful job bringing the characters to life.
Boromir was an easy target for the ring because he been fighting to save the white city for a long time and things are not going well for them, so the necessity for the ring comes from a place of despair as it was shown when they met Galadriel. He been thru a lot and the last thing he saw before dying was the orcs taken Merry and Pippin away from them because of his failure to protect them. It was as brave of a ending as it was sad. Love these movies, been seeing all 3 extended versions at least two times a year with my dad since the last one came out. Cant wait for the next reactions. 🙂👍
I know I commented this in part one. But for perspective, Boromirs death is on the lower end of sad things in these 3 movies.
Lord of the Rings doesn't feel like a fantasy movie. To me, it feels more like history that was lost. Everything in this universe that Tolkien created is extremely well developed. Any language you hear in these movies is a real language that Tolkien created. He created alphabets, grammatical rules and structures, phonetics, etc. Liv Tyler and Viggo learned a lot of Elvish during production and can still speak some of it to this day.
One of Peter Jackson's instructions to everyone was that this is not a fictional story, they all need to make it feel like this is history and it really happened. :)
Beauty draws Beauty. There is something good about people who love Lord of the Rings. And since many people really love it ... the world cant be only full of bad people. Nice to see you love it
You guys really need to watch all of the commentaries and extras in the extended editions. So much information that makes these movies even better. Hope you watch the extended versions of the next two movies.
Best reaction ever! I am late, but can't wait to watch the rest of these with you guys. Will probably binge to catch up!!!
I can appreciate the impact this movie had on you. I remember it well the first time I saw it. I too hadn't read the books before seeing the movies. Absolutely amazing movies and so well done. They change your life, honestly. And you're completely right - it's the people and relationships that make it so wonderful, not necessarily the world.
That part where Aragon knocked the knife out of the air... the actor really did that.
You can't tell me a movie that has been made better than this one in the last 25 years.
I remember watching this for the first time and thinking I wouldn’t find a better film. Then the extended version were released. Such a joy to see people enjoying this for the first time. You’re in for an absolute treat with the other two films.
I’m off to do a extended version marathon at the cinema next month in London. Can’t wait!
After all the years watching movies and playing the games, it is always nice to see how people feel when first time watching them.
It's an experience that you can have just once. :)
2nd reaction in a row I've watched where they ask why they didn't rescue Gandalf. I suppose when your reacting and talking its easier to miss things like they were actually a good distance away from Gandalf, not to mention multiple arrows being fired upon them.
So very glad you’ve joined the family. These films, and more importantly the books, have been a huge part of my life since I was a child. Tolkien was brilliant, and Jackson did a more than admirable job bringing the story (with some considerable changes) to the screen. And I can’t even count how many times I’ve listened to the incomparable soundtrack for this trilogy by Howard Shore. The three complete recordings always get first play back to back to back whenever I start writing a new book.
Looking forward to your take on The Two Towers and then The Return of the King.
loved how you guys were so moved I cried along with you guys even though ive seen this so many times
Tolkien gave us such a wonderful, emotional journey. The best!
howard shore absolutely nailed the sound of this movie, it's been on my playlist for the last 20 years.
Typical reaction:
Time 0:00: “Is this really a 3 1/2 hour movie”?
Time 3:20: “Holy crap it’s over?”
Oh yeah absolutely!
Breaking up watching the Lost reactions whilst working with these - amongst my favourite films for over 2 decades! Still have the ability to make me emotional and laugh out loud. Saw all 3 extended versions at the cinema - waiting a year for each was a killer. And I'd been a fan of the books since the teacher in my final year of primary school used to read us The Hobbit on a Thursday afternoon after swimming. Everyone would fall asleep on their desks but I'd be reading along with my copy of the book. Took a few more years before I could cope with LOTR mind you. Was lucky enough to visit Hobbiton and have a pint in the Green Dragon when I went to NZ a few years ago. If you haven't yet you must watch the DVD making of extras. Incredible. Especially Fellowship of the Cast and the section on Gollum.
Aragorn is the perfect man.
Balanced emotions, self-restraint, respectful of everyone, selfless, badass, natural leader, does not desire power, everyone looks up to him to make desitions, save the day and he does.
This is script, storytelling, the cast, acting, dialogs, locations, sets, cinematographie, make up (no orc like the other), practical effects, CGI (20 years back!), music... all top level . But what is it that makes you cry? - It's the passion they all put into it from the director to the last coworker. You can feel it, you're in it. LOTR is no movie it's a journey, an experience. Watch the making of if you're interested in it- it's incredible. And yes, to read the books is no bad idea 😉
Liked your reaction very much and "I'll be back" for the next part.
FanTASTic reaction. You guys cried at all the right parts. Its impossible to explain to others how this movie is so emotionally fulfilling.
also , Aragorns forever my favourite character. he is literally the perfect human being. so gentle , compassionate , driven and so physically strong at the same time. and also ,its Viggo duhhh 😁🤷🏻♀️
You guys made this re-watch just an amazing experience! My all-time favorite franchise❤😊
im literally gonna rewatch your reactions to this movie till the next one comes. cannot wait 💜🥺
When I was very young I did not connect much with Boromir. Now whenever I watch I weep like a willow during that final scene.
I remember watching this in the theater when it came out, and seeing it for the first time is an experience I'll never have again, but at least I can experience it vicariously through you two. Thanks for that. Cheers!