LORD Of The RINGS: RETURN Of The KING, Pt 3 - FIRST TIME WATCHING - Insanely Powerful Movie!
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Damn, the Hobbits are killing it! Pip, Merry, Sam and Frodo have all provided badass moments! This conclusion is gonna be insane!
This was truly one of the greatest movie experiences of my life! As damaged as my memory is, I will NEVER forget this story!
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Never doubted you, ol' bean. You're very geniune in a place that does not reward you for that.
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I'm very glad you enjoyed LOTR to that extent. I strongly recommend you read the books and watch the movie extras.
The Hobbit movies are not of my liking as they part ways with the book.
Have a nice week!
@@GerSan1979or listen to the Andy Serkis audiobooks if you don't have time to read. I don't mind too much that they added extra stuff to the Hobbit movies, but making it a full trilogy might have been Overkill. Lord of the Rings in its entirety is over 1000 pages, I think the Hobbit is only 300. I'm not sure about the later 2 Hobbit movies, but I did really like the first one.
Hopefully most people here aren't that sensitive lol 😅
This franchise is simply a masterpiece. I think 99,9% of the viewers are either left completely speechless, and/or sobbing by the end of it. It evokes so many emotions, so many different pathways to human soul.
Well said.
Yeah, it really hit the mark on so many levels. Story, cast, acting, script, cinematography, themes, MUSIC, costume and design, action.. literally almost flawless. When watching the bonus DVDs, you can really tell how much of a love project this was. Everyone involved gave their 110%.
...and other 0,1% are lawyers :D
The ending, and Frodo's departure, is foreshadowed much more in the books. Although the Ring is gone, it had its hooks into Frodo so deeply that there would forever be a gaping hole in his soul and he would bear the pain of his wounds and the Ring's absence for the rest of his life. Staying in Middle-Earth promised Frodo only a lifetime of pain and - essentially - addiction withdrawal symptoms - only in the Blessed Realm over the Sea would he find rest.
The film makes an important change, as well, in that the ship that Gandalf, Bilbo and Frodo leave on is NOT the last ship leaving Middle Earth. Seventy years later, after a long full life, Sam passes over Sea as the last of the Ringbearers. Decades later, after the death of Aragorn, Legolas builds a ship and passes into the West, taking Gimli with him to see the beauty of Galadriel one last time. As Tolkien noted, since none return from the Blessed Lands, the stories of the reunions between Frodo & Sam, and Gimli & Galadriel, cannot be told.
In the end, the quest did claim Frodo's life, just not in the obvious way.
It is kind of told in a very subtle way. His face looks kind of pale at the end of the movie and as soon as he jumps on that boat he starts blushing and smiling, even his lips goes from white to a bright red instantly
Omg thank you, i needed this.
And i actually hated frodo for this for years simply i was to young to understand he was in to much pain, but i hated frodo for years cause i only saw him leaving sam Who did everything for him.
JRR Tolkien was at the Somme in WWI. He was working through deep feelings about comeraderie, devastation, impossible odds and probably more than a little PTSD when he created the story. His fascination with language, history, folklore and mythology were the perfect vehicle for that.
Back in those days it was still called SHELL SHOCK ... George Carlin has a segment - SOFT LANGUAGE - on this term and how it was "made softer" over the decades. This evolution is quite eye-opening when you learn about it ... which is why I always suggest that segment on reactors watching -Rambo- FIRST BLOOD ... because that is the last five minutes of the movie.
@@Muck006 I completely agree with saying "shell shock" in regards to extreme trauma caused by war, combat, and the like. Although, I think PTSD caused by other kinds of traumatic experiences deserve their own terminology as well. Unbearable construction accidents or certain types of abuse, for example.
Sam is based on the servant he was assigned on becoming a young officer. In Tolkien's mind he always was the true hero. And some folks are disturbed that he didn't get enough acknowledgement. But he got the greatest reward possible for him. Bag End and peaceful life. He was mayor of Hobbiton for 49 years and had 13 children with Rosie. Pippin 's son married Sam's daughter, and he being first son of The Thain of The Shire ( Pippin himself ) means the highest social status there. Most of this is in the appendixes in the back of the third book, The Return of the King.
@@jokairou489I also completely agree with you, but while I have no medical credentials or sources to support my claim, I feel that just as a spectrum of many psychological states manifest themselves, something like extreme trauma on a battlefield and construction site trauma most likely manifest to different degrees. It’s one thing to hear fireworks and trigger a fight or flight reaction because of constant life or death lifestyles, and another type of trigger based on an unexpected and random traumatic event in an otherwise typically “safe” and daily scenario.
Eh there's always been euphemisms. Also we do say trauma now which accurate and not very soft
Frodo leaving at the end is even more heartbreaking when you realize what it actually means. Frodo is sailing with the last of the Elves (besides Arwen) to the Undying Lands (basically Elf Heaven) because the pain and trauma of what he went through is too much for him to handle. When Tolkien wrote the books, he was heavily inspired by his own experiences in the trenches of the First World War. Like so many traumatized veterans after that war, Frodo is unable to make peace with his experiences, and so he's chosen to go on to the afterlife instead. Sam and the others aren't just weeping because their friend is leaving them, they're mourning their dear friend choosing to end his own life rather than go on. Along with the poignant scene of the four of them sitting silently in the pub looking around at all the happy, oblivious civilians who would never understand what they went through, it's an experience millions of veterans around the world can sadly relate to.
About the little girl who runs to Sam in the final scene: She happens to be Sean Astin's daughter, so she wasn't acting. All she was doing was running to Daddy.
And the child Rosie was holding? That was that actress' baby.
And a few more familial notes: Peter Jackson has a brief cameo in each of the three movies, as do his two young children.
In the book, the baby was named after Frodo.
Peter Jackson was
1.) The carrot eating man in Bree
2.) The speer throwing warrior in Helms Deep
3. The pirate who was shot by Legolas
And his kids Jack and Katie Jackson were Hobbit children on Bilbos birthday, the Rohan children in the caves and Gondor children who farewell Faramir and his men before the massacre.
Its so amazing 😃
After the ring was destroyed:
Frodo left Middle Earth, so that he may be fully healed. He was still able to feel the wound on his arm from the sword at the beginning, plus for being the ring-bearer and it nearly consuming him like it did Gollum.
Aragorn returned Gondor to it's former glory, and ruled happily with Arwen for 120 years. He had one son and two daughters. When his time drew near, he chose to take command of his own end. We laid in the House of the Kings in Minas Tirith with Gondor's past rulers and drifted into eternal sleep.
Arwen passed one year later.
Gimli became the Lord of the Glittering Caves under Helm's Deep, as it was rich with Mithril. He kept his word to Galadriel, and encased the strands of hair within glass and treasured it.
Legolas restored the woodlands of Middle-Earth that were ravaged by the war, along with adventuring with Gimli. After Aragorn's death, Legolas made a ship of his own in Ithilien, and left Middle-Earth to cross the sea to reunite with the rest of the elves in the Undying Lands. Gimli crossed the sea with Legolas, due to his close friendship with the elf, and was the only dwarf that was offered that honor.
Samwise married Rosie and had 13 children. He was also elected Mayor of the Shire for seven consecutive seven-year terms (49 years.) Afterwards, Sam was given passage to the Undying Lands to reunite with Frodo, as Samwise was also a Ring-Bearer, even for a short time.
Pippin became the 32nd Thane of the Shire, and held that position for 50 years. He had one son named Faramir Took I, who later married Sam's daughter. After he retired as Thane, he left with Rohan and Gondor with Merry. He remained there for the rest of his life, and was entombed in the Hall of the Kings, and later moved to be laid to rest alongside Aragorn.
Merry was knighted by King Eomer and become Master of Buckland. He married, and wrote a book. He had at least one son. At 102, he returned to Rohan and Gondor with Pippin, dying around the same time as Pippin. He was laid to rest in Gondor with Pippin, and later moved alongside Aragorn.
The lord of the rings story is so sad but so good
“The little fat hobbit’s pretty amazing isn’t he?”
YES HE IS!!!
I’ve watched a lot of reactions to these films because I adore them.
Yours has been my favourite by far. So thanks Curtis.
The Mouth of Sauron scene actually backfired for Sauron MASSIVELY.
1. The good guys now knew Frodo was IN Mordor.
2. Despite their claims that he was dead, the Mouth called Frodo and Sam ‘spies’ in the book. Implying they didn’t actually know how important those hobbits were.
3. They knew Frodo and Sam had escaped because they knew Sauron definitely didn’t have the ring. The three Elven rings were still free of Sauron’s influence.
They may as well have come out of the Black Gates and said; “Hey! Here’s a letter from your friends. It says they’re both ok and the Ring is nearly destroyed!”
The scene in the book works quite differently. One of the principal themes of the book is Hope, but Tolkien structured the narrative differently than the movie. When Frodo has been carried off unconscious by the Orcs to the Tower of Cirith Ungol, the narrative switches to Gandalf and Pippin arriving at Minas Tirith, followed by all the events of the Battle of the Pelennor Fields and the march to the Black Gate. At this point the reader only knows that Frodo is captive. The Mouth of Sauron shows the company not only Frodo's mithril vest, but also Sam's sword (which he had left beside Frodo's body). The implication is that Frodo and Sam are both captured and the Quest has failed. The last battle begins (seen primarily from Pippin's viewpoint) as an exercise in Despair, and Pippin is crushed by the body of a falling Troll and all goes black.
I’m reading through the comments under this video and they are all top shelf. Great insight!
The movie scene kinda failed. “I know. I’ll leave all my friends by the gate, walk out all by my lonesome self,, taunt this group of sworn enemies over and over, and then…. Crap! I just got my head cut off! Didn’t see that one coming!”
When the villain is rock-stupid just to give me a cheap thrill when he dies, it loses its punch.
@@robbob5302 I mean… It’s not actually that stupid. He was a diplomat and was that was emphasised in the book. The Mouth of Sauron even agreed to be less rude to Aragorn and Gandalf as he was acting as a negotiator for Sauron.
Aragorn in the film, technically committed a war crime that even the Mongols and Vikings would have frowned upon. He killed a diplomat of the enemy after calling for diplomatic negotiations.
I remember reading that the mouth of Sauron scene was potentially removed originally because Christopher Tolkien objected harshly to it.
@@johnwalters1341 The implication remains the same in the book as the film. If not more hammered home. The fact that the Mouth calls the hobbits spies and claims that they are both dead is in direct antithesis to what the fellowship knew. That Frodo wasn’t a spy and that Sauron didn’t have the Ring so Frodo couldn’t be dead.
The first time is special, but subsequent times touch places the first time cannot. You will love it every time you watch it.
Yep! If anything you can choose to focus in on specific aspects of the movie with each subsequent rewatch. Do a Soundtrack rewatch or a Costume Design rewatch for instance.
Thank you for noticing the important role Gollum had at the end! It connects back with what Gandalf told Frodo in the first movie, “My heart tells me that Gollum still has a part to play, for good or ill. The pity of Bilbo may rule the fate of many” Bilbo took pity on Gollum and inadvertently helped save the world by that action
Yes. Well said.
Theoden's last words "...I shall no longer be ashamed." just slays me every time. I think it got you too.
Great reaction.
He was laying on the ground but he died standing tall .
Now, if you think about it you realize that pretty much every character's arc is a story of his own about overcoming one's limits and becoming a different, more complete and better person.
This is a powerful message and the way it's gently and multi-layeredly conveyed is one of the reasons the books / the movies are so powerful and resonate so much with people of every age, social extraction and background.
@@marioguidotomasone1265 For all the incredible work of the crew and cast (and the support of the people of NZ) I can never escape the beauty of JRR's writing. Phillipa, Fran and Peter kept so much of it in the film and for that I commend them.
Agreed.
"My friends, you bow to no one."
Best moment in cinematic history. There's just something profound about the king bowing to the "little people."
I've stated the same exact thing on other videos. Those 7 words, "My friends, you bow to no one." It's takes my number 1 line in all of cinema history.
We got him haha, one of us!
I love that Frodo’s last push to reach out for Sam came before the ring melted. Frodo’s will at that moment overpowered the ring’s.
Two “looks” shared between Frodo and Sam:
That look that Frodo gives Sam while he’s hanging off the cliff in Mount Doom…man that gets me. I think it speaks to a lot of people- the feeling of giving up and someone telling you “don’t let go”.
That look when Sam finally enters the room where Frodo is recovering…no words need to be spoken, but that look says, “Thank you” and “You’re welcome”…but with so much more meaning.
Completely agree!!
When Aragorn confronts Sauron through the palantir, Sauron chants "silivren penna miriel" before showing a vision of Arwen's corpse to taunt Aragorn. To pour salt on the wound those elvish words are part of a funeral rite for elves in their tongue. He is giving Arwen a mocking eulogy.
As Tolkien mentioned himself, Samwise is the “chief hero of the story” of course. The themes are so strong and everlasting, I think, and it’s never about who bears the claim to the throne with the reforged sword and the proper bloodline, but that even a simple gardener-the smallest of people-are capable of the greatest change.
It was nice to experience a journey with someone so invested with the themes of brotherhood, comradeship, friendship, and bravery in the face of only having a fool’s hope.
You’ve caught on and naturally found some unique parts, and reacted to things most people easily miss (like droppin’ no eaves, or to truly appreciate the quirkiness in parts), and it’s honestly been a wonderful time sharing that moment of taking one more step, and being the farthest away from home you’ve ever been.
All the love, and the best of brews, pipeweed, and fireworks to you and yours :)
And the saddest thing about Frodo leaving for valinor, is that merry and pippin, who are Frodo’s cousins, never see him again but Sam eventually does when he gets the honor to go to valinor when Rosie dies of old age due to him being a ring bearer also, so he was given the honor in the books.
I also personally really like how in this story, it was literally impossible for any mortal to willingly destroy the ring. Inside Mount Doom its influence would've been so strong that it would overpower anybody. Frodo's job wasn't actually to destroy the ring, it was just to bring it all the way there. And clearly Gollum/Smeagol was meant to be there to, because if he wasn't, the ring probably wouldn't have been destroyed. All sorts of divine intervention at work here.
Absolutely!
"It was pity that stayed Bilbo's hand."
"My heart tells me Gollum still has a part to play, for good or ill."
"Bilbo was meant to find the ring, which means you were meant to have it. And that is an encouraging thought."
Bilbo and Frodo contributed to destroying the ring through their mercy towards Gollum, putting him in place to destroy it.
Yes, what an amazing twist this is. I presume it was explained in the book?
@@ninjafoxgamesgeekeryand sam too. sam stands out to me because of how bad he wanted to kill gollum for so long.
@nidh1109 The Lord of all the Valar is a wind god, and it is briefly implied that he may have helped a bit in getting Gollum over the edge.
@@kevinbell5674 Eru "helped" gollum to trip on a rock and fall.
When that little Hobbit door closes for the last time it's almost breathtaking. That's also with, The End, is displayed for the first time in any of the three films. Lots of tears flowing for different reason. Without question the greatest trilogy ever rendered in a film.
I enjoyed experiencing it yet again while watching your reaction.
As we say in Texas; y'all be safe.
"I dont think ive ever experienced a story like this" really hit home. Another person said "This movie and story makes me want to be a better person" thank you for being vulnerable because these movies move me so much and even more so when someone else sees their magic!
Also, just for the record, "My friends. You bow to no one." ALWAYS brings a tear to my eyes when I watch it. Without fail
And when the King kneels, everybody kneels.
You want to see tears in a grown mans eyes... just show me the You bow to no one scene.
Got my hands first time on the books in the mid 80´s ( think i was around 8 ) and devoured them in two sleepless nights.
A teacher noticed my fatigue in school asked about it.
After i told him why i did´t got sleep he only asked what my favored part was and i answered:
You bow to no one!
Your reaction to Aragorn's line "You bow to no one" 😂❤😂❤
Fun fact: At one point, in the final battle at the Black Gate, in the midst of the surrounding battle, Aragorn was actually supposed to fight Sauron himself, the same as we see him in the very beginning of the first movie in the black spikey armor (when he fought Isildur). There are behind the scenes shots where you see them choreographing the fight with the guy dressed as Sauron. But Peter Jackson ended up changing it to have Aragorn clash with the armored troll we see him fight before the battle ends. The absolute pressure of making that decision had to be insane - with a franchise this insanely popular, to go against what every other movie would have done in the end - having an action-packed movie end with the main hero go head-to-head against the main villain for the final showdown. That's just part of what makes this so special: it's NOT like every other movie franchise.
As cool as it could have been to see Sauron fight at the end of the film, I agree with Jackson's decision for several reasons.
First: It didn't make logical sense from Sauron's perspective. Had Frodo not destroyed the Ring, Sauron's forces would have eventually overwhelmed Aragorn's through numbers. Both Sauron and Aragorn knew this going into it. Despite the fact that without destroying the Ring, Sauron couldn't be "utterly" destroyed, he wouldn't unnecessarily put his physical form at risk. The only reason he goes into the fight against Isildur was because his armies were being defeated. Also, he had the Ring at that time, and felt (and almost literally was) completely unstoppable. He was like a tank rolling through a field of daisies. There was no reason for him to feel threatened. But if Isildur could defeat him even while he had the ring, he would have known the threat Aragorn would pose to him whilst he didn't even have the Ring.
Second: From the books we gather that Sauron has a physical form - he is greatly weakened without the Ring, and pretty much stays locked away in his tower. But in the movies, it's heavily implied there is no physical form beyond the eye. We never see his physical form except for the prologue with his fight against Isildur. Even when we do see Sauron, it's as the great eye. This gives him a certain cryptic feel that goes away if you see his physical form. He's more of this legend - or a monster - who can't be killed through traditional means, and if he finds the Ring, he will become unstoppable.
Finally: As I mentioned before, this is a different kind of story. While many books and movies end with the climactic battle in combat between hero and villain, that's not the kind of story Jackson or even Tolkien is trying to tell here. As awesome as the story is with Aragorn and Gandalf and the other battle-hardened warriors, at its core, this is a story about the hobbits. When Elrond holds the council to decide who will take the Ring to Mordor to destroy it, and everyone starts arguing, it's Frodo, the smallest, physically weakest one there who stands up and says "I will take it! I will take the Ring to Mordor!" with such assertion and confidence that everyone is left in complete astonishment. And even when surrounded by a party of valiant heroes who have proved themselves in combat against overwhelming numbers of goblins, Frodo knows he's the only one who can do the task, and doesn't hesitate to leave by himself (even though Sam does tag along, Frodo initially was planning to go alone). I could list off other examples for all the hobbits, but we see it in all of them - courage, bravery, sacrifice, selflessness - all from the smallest, physically weakest race. It's only fitting that Aragorn's battle at the Black Gate - as heroic as it is - not overshadow Frodo's story with its own story of Aragorn vs. Sauron. Because that's not what this story was. This is a story about how even the smallest of us can make the biggest difference.
the 'you bow to no one' scene... its one of those scenes where it hits you in the heart out of nowhere. tears fill your eyes and you dont even have time to notice it. perfectly done
@10:40 The ironic part about Frodo's line here that the Ring would destroy Sam, is that he's actually dead wrong. In the books, while Sam is following the trail of the orcs who took Frodo, the Ring bends all its power toward corrupting him. Sam is a gardener, and he hated the sight of how dead and barren Mordor's land looked. So as part of trying to corrupt him, the Ring showed him a vision of using its power to achieve his deepest desire: to have the power to remake the whole world into something green and beautiful. Sam pauses for a moment during the psychic assault on his mind, enjoys the view the Ring shows him, then literally laughs the whole thing off as a passing whimsy and moves on. He never for a moment considers actually using the Ring or stopping without destroying it. In the end, Sam was the strongest and most incorruptible of them all.
I couldn't agree more. Though it might be a kind of heresy, I think Prof. Tolkien was wrong about no mortal being able to pitch the ring into the fire. I think Sam, after going through and watching Frodo go through the journey plus seeing what Gollum became, could have and would have been able to if it had been left in his hand. His love for Frodo and understanding of how evil the Ring was would, I think, have been able to override any level of evil Sauron tried to ensnare Sam with. His love for Frodo was always stronger than Sauron's evil. That's just my humble opinion, though.
And Smeagol did keep his promise to Frodo, in a sense. Smeagol promised to serve Frodo and in the end he did just that by doing the precise thing Frodo could not do, if only by accident.
Exactly. The only reason he hesitated in handing the ring back over is because it really was destroying Frodo. But in the end, he knew it was Frodo's choice to make, and the best way he could use his own strength was to mentally push and then physically carry Frodo the rest of the way.
God, I love Sam. He wasn’t perfect, and he made mistakes. The way he treated Gollum was very much not what Frodo needed to see, and it was ultimately what helped make Gollum able to manipulate Frodo so easily. But he cared so damned much and he tried so hard 100% of the time. He just really wanted to help.
@@heatherdyson6815 Yeah, for a while now, I've taken the differing attitudes of Frodo and Sam toward Gollum as a sort of Fairy-Tale style lesson on how to approach dealing with people with an evil past, and redemption in general. To me, the general idea seems to be that too much leniency doesn't actually fix the underlying problem, while too much harshness precludes positive change entirely.
But then, as an ex-con, this might just be a case of me reading my own experiences into the whole thing. It very well may be that their differing ways of dealing with Gollum was never meant to mean more than Frodo having compassion for a fellow Ring-bearer, and trying to have hope that they could both someday recover from the consequences of choosing to take up the Ring.
Both Merry and Eowyn struck the lord of the Nazgul ... and this has a "tainting effect" on them (kinda like a very low-strength version of Frodo being stabbed on Weathertop, although the source was the blade and not the "King of Angmar" himself). This meant that they were sent to "the houses of healing" in the city, where Aragorn could work his "magic" to save them both ... because "the hands of the king are the hands of a healer", which is why Athelas (cf. Fellowship) becomes a healing herb in the hands of "the king".
It was the black breath
When the black breath blows
and death's shadow grows
and all lights pass,
come athelas! come athelas!
Life to the dying
In the King's hand lying!
@@johnwalters1341 wonderful! "The hands of the king are the hands of a healer, and so shall the rightful king be known."
@@SunsetSettlers The black breath is more like an aura around Nazgul that make everyone close to them terrified.
I've watched the movies hundreds of times, and even more reaction videos, and I have to say, it was a pleasure and an honor watching it again with you. As someone fresh to the fantasy genre, you really "got it" more than most.
You’re right about Gollum. I don’t think I’ve heard anyone else draw that conclusion, but if he hadn’t acted out of pure self interest, the entire enterprise would have been a failure.
“Pity?! It was pity that stayed Bilbo’s hand! Some that live deserve death; and some that die deserve life. Can *you* give it to them, Frodo? Do not be so eager to deal out death in judgment, for even the very wise cannot see all ends. My heart tells me that Gollum has some part to play yet, for good or ill, before this is over. The pity of Bilbo, may rule the fate of many.”
Gandalf uttering the wisest words in the trilogy (which is a high bar).
I got a cameo a few weeks ago from Elijah Wood (Frodo) for some friends of mine for their birthday. Among other things, I asked him what his favorite moment was in these movies. He gave a very profound answer, it was moreso the mundane things in between filming and growing a fellowship and friendship on set that still continues to this day! He also did say that the "You bow to no one" scene was probably his favorite do to the emotion and power that scene had! I think we can all agree! A great gift idea btw if you know someone who is a LOTR fan! Elijah gives fantastic and in-depth answers! Glad you enjoyed this trilogy! It will always be one of the best in the history of cinema!
The five scenes that always hit me hardest:
1) FotR - Bilbo apologizing for Frodo being forced on the quest
2) FotR - Frodo having a flashback of Gandalf's wisdom about what we do with the time we are given
3) TT - Sam's monologue about there being good in the world thats worth fighting for
4) RotK - everyone bowing to the Hobbits.
5) RotK - Frodo leaves middle-earth
Enough to make a grown man choke up
I KNEW Sam carrying Frodo was gonna get you. I think it got all of us.🤣
Also the most painful thing to watch in this movie in my opinion, is seeing the chain the ring is on burn Frodo's neck. I think that detail really shows the toll it was taking on Frodo, and that's before we even mention having his finger bitten off or being stabbed numerous times.
I agree how they showed the ring not only weigh frodo down mentally but physically…the ring was sinking into his neck with how heavy it was.
Absolutely not! Someone is cutting onions three blocks down.
the ring was purposedly trying his best to be found there, being as heavy as it can be. Let's not forget that it has a will of his own.
@@rakansasas1111 True, that certainly didn't exactly help either.🤣
The movie does such a good job at emphasizing the enormous weight of the ring. When Bilbo dropped it in his doorway, the crew had a powerful magnet under the floorboard to ensure the ring would drop hard and not bounce or anything. And the sound of that impact is so tasteful.
There are a few movie series that will always mean a lot to me. The original three movies of Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Carribean, Harry Potter, all 3 Iron Man movies and many more.
All stayed with me for different reasons. Some are just plain entertaining, others have a deep message to share and the best of them do both in equal amounts.
And then there is Lord of the Rings. It's in an entirely different weight class, a league of it's own. The amount of joy these movies bring me is hard to put into words. A true legend in film making history.
I know what you mean exactly but I still can't voice enough appreciation either. Some movies are good, some are great, and then a very few are timeless.
Excellently put, teldarin. You're not on your own with those sentiments, I'm sure.
stop doing drugs kid...frodo is literally villain of the story....golum should have had the ring as it was never afected by control...frodo would have sold out everybody just like last guy who refused to throw and got currupted
@@divacroft1034 Well at the time it all happened the ring had awakened again. It had heard its master call. In the fires of Orodruin the ring is at its most powerful. None could have thrown it in alone willingly at this point. While Gollum/smeagol had the ring it was asleep. Sure it still gave him an unnatural long life. But never the sheer beating that it gave Frodo.
Best reaction ever. Not focusing on making content, stating silent and sitting with the emotions, totally genuine. Thanks for sharing.
(Lord of the rings is my favorite)
Told you so, sir, tears were ahead with this one😃Amazing story on so many levels, friendship, courage, fate, family relationship, and so on. You have spotted a key element in the philosophy of the author JRR Tolkien : in the end evil contributes in a decisive way to its own destruction. Sauron could never anticipate someone planning to get rid of the ring because of its demonic appeal, Gollum dies because of his addiction to it, which means that ultimately the Ring destroys itself. In the books, it is made even clearer, because the immediate cause of Gollum's downfall is the fact that he broke his oath to serve Frodo. Now Frodo and Sam's immense merit is their constant will to achieve the quest no matter what, and the suffering they had to endure up until the very end for the sake of everyone else.
It's cool that you caught on to the significance of Gollum's role in the destruction of the ring. Many reactors either blame Frodo or are pissed of at Gollum for intervening and "making things worse". But as Gandalf said "I still believe Gollum has a part to play in all this", and he was right. Without Gollum taking the ring back from Frodo Sauron would have gotten it back and everything would have been over for everyone. Sam would not have been able to throw the ring in either, and most definitely would not have been capable of pushing Frodo in.
Oh how I have awaited this day. And now Curtis, you're one of us. These films are just perfect; and the books are even better. Every time I go through it, I can't help but take my hat off to J.R.R Tolkien. To have had such an intelligent, imaginative and compassionate man give us this treasure was a true blessing. Thank you, Tolkien and rest easy.
If you didn't notice, Gandalf brought 3 eagles. One for Frodo, one for Sam, and one for Smeagol, had he overcome Gollum and survived.
Imagine what it would have been like when Frodo wakes up, and everyone is coming in the room... and then a happy Smeagol dances in, and runs over on all fours and jumps to hug Frodo. Oh... now I got something in my eye...
@iansrife5107 a happy Smeagol that is looking a little older and a lot healthier, maybe with some clothes on to show that people have been treating him with kindness
@@Grizzlox I don't want to ruin your fun guys, but the third Eagle wasn't for Gollum. Gollum could've never been saved. The influence of the Ring was gone. The tower crumbled. Mordor's fotresses imploded. Orcs lost all will to fight. Even the power of the 3 rings of elves vanished. Same with creatures who received a long life by the ring's power. Look at how old Bilbo got after the Ring was destroyed. Now he really does look like a Hobbit that's almost 120 years old. Gollum, if he'd survived, would've been turned to ash. He was a 500++ year old Hobbit without the power of the ring. In other words, dust. There is no curing him. If the Ring is gone, so is he. There are probably many other good reasons why there were multiple Eagles and not just one. Probably because of the Nazgul or (if they disappeared once the Ring was destroyed) their Fell Beasts that could've still been lurking about. Or maybe one of them was for each hobbit, and one for Gandalf. Or maybe, simply because Peter Jackson thought 3 eagles look cooler than two in this scene. In the Hobbit we see one Eagle carrying several dwarves, there was never any need for 3 to carry 3 tiny hobbit-like creatures in the first place.
@@mitromney There wouldn't have been a good end for Smeagol probably but I don't think the ring was what was keeping him alive. He had been warped over 500 years into something unnatural and possibly unliving. Notice during the first film Bilbo was without the ring for a relatively short time and already aged rapidly. Smeagol didn't have the ring for nearly a century and was still the same.
@@mitromney Yeah, I know the Eagle For Smeagol (Rhymes) theory probably isn't true, but I still like to dream.
I so enjoy watching someone experience these movies for the first time, especially when they really appreciate them. It was a real pleasure going on this journey with you. Always bittersweet to come to the end and have to say good bye to these characters. Greatest trilogy in cinematic history, in my opinion.
I often feel reaction videos are more about revealing the qualities of the person reacting... and you have shown your quality Curtis, "the very highest".
I love how they did Rivendell ( Minas Tirith , corrected by a friend below :) reunion. You must remember that after first movie Frodo and Sam didn't know if anyone else from fellowship survived. At first we see Gandalf, for whom Frodo blamed himself that he died becouse of him by choosing moria path. After that every other character who walks in in frodo's mind is probably like "omg he's alive too, and him, and him" and ofc Sam walks in last.
Was in minas tirith my friend, I admit it does look like Rivendell!
@@mash1994gm Ohh my bad then, but thanks for information :)
Holy sh*t. After so many years, so many rewatches, this is the first time I realize that at the end is where Frodo discovers that Gandalf is alive........ damn
@@zardify_And before he realises they're both alive, there's a chance he thinks they're both dead.
I have seen this movies over 100 times, maybe over 200. I know every single thing that's going to happen. They still make me cry every time.
The story is timeless. You feel the tension built up and it hammers you with a sense of hopelessness. How could they win, but every now and then it gives you a ray of hope. Then when its all let out in burst, it gets you.
You can see Tolkien’s war years shining through in the story, especially with Frodo. Tolkien mentioned a few times that even the men that came home didn’t always truly come home. Too much hurt had been done. But by going to the Undying Lands, Frodo has a chance at peace and true healing.
I love you caught the bit about Gollum being necessary to destroy the ring. Remember, Gandalf’s speech in Moria? “The pity of Bilbo May rule the fate of many.” And so it did.
Faramir and Eowyn would marry, effectively reuniting Gondor and Rohan.
After Aragorn’s death, Legolas made a boat and sailed into the west. Gimli went with him, becoming the only dwarf to do so.
Pippin would eventually marry have a son who he named after his dear friend Faramir.
Merry and Pippin when their time was up, we’re laid to rest by Aragorn.
Sam and Rosie would have 13 kiddos! After Rosie grew old and passed on, Sam left the red book to his eldest daughter and went into the West after Frodo. I like to think he found him again.
I do hope you’ll try the Hobbit movies. While not as good as LOTR, I still think they’re fun films and worth a gander.
These films are practically perfect. By the way, “I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you” is to me the greatest line in cinema history. I get teary-eyed almost every time watching it. And you’re right about Gollum. In the fellowship of the ring, Gandalf actually mentions to Frodo he will have a big part to play but didn’t know in what way. If he didn’t steal the ring, who knows what would have happened. Also, I know you’re just in as of the visuals… I suggest either on your free time or as a reaction watch the behind the scenes. It’s truly one of a kind. No one had done behind the scenes like that nor have they since. You get to see how much thought and care and effort it took. To me it’s a joy to watch and is almost as entertaining as these movies which is saying a lot. Anyway, great reaction! I’m glad you enjoyed it as much as you did!
Yes the behind the scenes made by Robert Meyer Brunnett are also a masterpiece on its own.. he did the interviews with the actors and everyone, he said he spoke with Sir Christopher lee for 5 hours straight... and there is tons of footage that exists and but obviously isnt in. It amazes me how this movies and even the specials were a labour of love, for JRR Tolkien story, and themes, its not something we see often in the industry unfortunately when we are talking about adaptations of pre existing work.
One of the best stories ever written and told. The comradeship between Frodo and Sam is what always gets me. It's beautiful
I think Theoden King’s death is touching.
“…I go now to my fathers, in whose mighty company I shall not now feel ashamed.”
This Movies saved my life. I had hard depressions and i watched them all over again, almost every day. This Trilogy was teaching me one thing. There is always hope for better times to come, no matter how dark and cruel times can be. And it was proofed, not only in the movie, also in my life.
Frodo never fully healed from his wounds, which means he could never stay happy in Middle-Earth. He, Gandalf, Bilbo, and the rest are going to the undying lands (Elf heaven essentially), where mortal beings usually aren't allowed. An exception is made for Frodo and Bilbo because they were ring bearers. In the appendices we learn that Sam becomes mayor of the Shire and lives a long and happy life. After his wife dies, he also sails west to the undying lands because he was briefly a ring bearer. So Frodo and Sam do meet again. Merry and Pippin spend their days with Aragorn in Gondor, and when they die they are buried next to Aragorn's grave. Legolas and Gimli remain friends, and their friendship heals the rift between Dwarf and Elf. When they reach their end, they also sail to the undying lands together. It's a massive honor for Gimli, being a dwarf, and never a ring bearer. Once they leave, the fellowship is gone from Middle Earth forever.
I must have seen these films literally hundreds of times and I still cry at that last scene with Frodo and him leaving Middle Earth, an awesome piece of story telling. Addendum: Gandalf told Frodo in Moria that it was pity that stayed Bilbos hand when Frodo say that he wishes Bilbo had killed Gollum when he had the chance, and Gandalf said that he feels Gollum has a part to play in this, do not be so hasty to deal death and judgement. or something along those lines. The books tell it a different way but this ending was done to give the destruction of the ring some action. but all in all I think the film is a masterpiece.
I have been watching so many LOTR reactions lately, it's wonderful to see people discover this amazing story for the first time, but I gotta say: Your reaction is the BEST. Cheering, tears, curiosity, and clever observations. I was moved. Bravo sir 👏👏👏
Completely agree 😊
This was by far my favorite reaction to the Lord of the rings. I've watched many but Curtis you make the best reactions. The Line where Gimli says I never thought id die side by side with an elf, and then Legolas says how about side by side with a friend 🥲Aye I could do that... Gets me every time. Thank you Curtis for giving us all a great moment to share.
I was so glad you cried when Sam carried Frodo. That scene is so powerful to me, maybe the strongest of the entire trilogy. I've seen it countless dozens of times and it never fails to bring me to tears. Most people aren't as touched by it as me and you, but it seriously tugs at the core of my being in an uncontrollable way and I see in you a kindred spirit. Bless you my brother.
I am a big strong, older man who has seen a lot, but boy, there are just a couple of those movies that have a scene or two that make your lip quiver,....eyes water, and the warm chills through your body. This is one of those.
Man this reaction did not disappoint!! Honestly I teared up a bit and that’s not something I do in every reaction. It brought me back to seeing it in theaters, the tension was through the roof all over again. I’m so glad you enjoyed the world of Middle Earth, there really is none like it. 👏👏👏
In Moria, when discussing wether to wish death to Gollum or not, Gandalf said "even the wisest do not know all ends.". What an inspiring belief in mercy Tolkin invites us to have.
And if you think about the diversion Aragorn created for Frodo and Sam by showing Elendils Sword to Sauron, taunting him through the Palantir. The very same seeing stone that Saruman dropped after Grima killed him. So sparing this man's life was also instrumental to the saving of middle-earth.
Oh and thank you for your reaction. I felt with you man. You can cry, it's ok ;). 🌷
Gimley in the first movie: "No one trust an elf!"
The last movie: "What about side by side with a friend?", "Eye, I can do that"
I love their story throughout
I end up rewatching the trilogy at least every few years, and yet... despite seeing it probably a dozen times already, it never fails to make me tear up or even full on cry at least a few times through the course of the movies. It shows just how good of a storytelling this is.
I've been trying to get my mother to watch the trilogy with me basically since it came out, with no success so far. She's not all that into fantasy. Maybe she'll change her mind after hearing someone around her age enjoyed the movies so much. Thanks Curtis.
You watched the movies, so now... onto the next adventure.
Congratulations, Curtis, for seeing this through to the bittersweet end.
Even after almost twenty years (come December), I remember how the (inter)national anticipation for the third and final movie was so palpable in the air, you could practically cut through it with a butter knife. On the day before the premiere, customers were lining up -- or, rather, _down_ -- in queues in sleeping bags, just waiting for the cinemas to open the next day. Talk about a hot ticket!
Again, thank you for your warm reception to this trilogy.
Best regards.
I worked for a movie theater, and usually three or four of us would screen a movie before it was released, to make sure that the film was cut together properly and the trailers were spliced in correctly.
When we got our copy of Return of the King, every single movie theater employee was there to watch it. We laughed, cheered, and sobbed through this movie as one big family.
This is without a doubt the most wholesome trilogy to me. I watched these movies for the first time last year and they still stick with me. Glad you got to see it.
Not only is there an majestic, epic grandeur in the characterisation, the visualisation and the story-telling of all of these films, but the music score is simply astonishing. I simply can't think of any other film that could I watch again and again, just to hear the beauty of the music; not just at the the start and end but all the way through each film. Every high, every low, every moment gains even greater emphasis because of Howard Shore's monumental score.
Hell yes!!!
Quick note: Gandalf brought 3 eagles... He believed Gollum had survived and broken free of the ring... And planned to rescue him too
I absolutely love these movies! I consider them all one big movie, they all follow perfectly into one another. It was such a massive undertaking making these movies and the final product really shows the effort and time and the blood, sweat and tears. These are my favorite movies of all time. I highly recommend looking into the behind the scenes on these movies because it really is amazing all the things that happened. They really don’t make movies like this anymore.
frodo leaves because he must. because after everything he deserves his peace, and he can't find it here in middle earth. sometimes there is no going back. there is only forward, towards the final peace waiting for him. he did his part, and now he gets to rest.
Truly my favorite films of all time , so much emotion, so much comradery. You cant help but cry alittle knowing such a beautiful story has come to a close.. Cant wait for the Hobbit series in the future
I love the art of filmmaking very much. And this trilogy is one of my all time favorites, because of how much love went into them. I highly recommend looking up videos about how they got the project off the ground (they fought hard to get it even greenlit), how the movies were in pre production for years, and of course, the behind the scenes/making of these movies. So much love, passion and care went into them. If they didn't have the technology for a scene, they invented it. Everyone was doing their job with enthusiasm, everyone was set on making the best damn trilogy out there. And the 17 oscars for a fantasy movie, prove that no matter the genre, if you put true passion in a project, it will be great.
26:55 Personally this is my favorite scene in the whole trilogy. The relief on Frodo's face brings a tear to my eyes, but the lyrics are profound too.
*In Sindarin:*
Orthannen im vi ól
Coll e dû
Or hiriath naur
Na rovail mae sui ‘waew
Man prestant i ardhon?
Cerithar aen illiad dim úthenin?
*In English:*
In a dream I was lifted up
Borne from the darkness
Above the rivers of fire
On wings soft as the wind
What’s happened to the world?
Is everything sad going to come untrue?
Honestly every time I learn some of the lyrics for the background music I am once again blown away by this movie.
I've been thinking of the ring's seduction theme lyrics "The strength, the weapon, the needs of the valiant" so much over the last year. That the seduction to compromise on one's morals to achieve the good that person wishes to see done is the seduction of the ring. And in that sense we experience the seduction of the ring many times in our lives.
When I watched the first movie and it started with "I Amar prestar aen..." (the World is changed) and I could recognize words, I knew that something had been done very right. Because the entire reason for _The Silmarillion_ was the languages, and nobody pays that much detail of nailing everything without serious attention to everything else.
The neat thing about the complete soundtrack collections was the liner notes that showed that old (book) and new (translated) Elvish was _all over_ the soundtrack. It suffuses the soundtrack like nothing else ever would. And that's the same focus they brought to building a forge to cast real armor and weapons (that they then took molds of to do background weapons, of course), or that they didn't just build façades in Rivendell but actually constructed and painted real sets that were detailed on all sides, or the astonishing costume work they did so that Saruman's robes had like seven layers even though you can't quite see them on screen. Then they shot the movies back to back like a documentary.
I don't think we'll ever see another adaptation like this. The only thing that comes close in my mind is the 1959 film _Ben-Hur_ and I think _The Lord of the Rings_ definitely deserved the treatment, and it's tragic we didn't get it for _The Hobbit_ (which probably should've been two movies, but was too big for one) due to studio greed. (For details, see Lindsey Ellis's amazing series on that. But maybe after you've watched the movies).
I never comment on anything but this guy.... he had me tearing up and I've watched too many reactions. Give this guy all the love and get him to the top. Everyone should see how everyone usually felt their first time watching. Much love ... ✌️
These films definitely touch places in my soul no movie has ever come close to. Watching the journey it took to make these films in the Behind the Scenes, watching the journey on the screen, and revisiting the films when they show them again on the big screen...it just makes words redundant. I love these films, I love the characters, I love the books these films are adapted from, and I love this world. My wife and I built our relationship on many discussions about these stories through the years, and I never tire of returning to this world.
With so many lessons that can be drawn from these characters and the examples they show, these kinds of themes can be applied to your life and help you to explain things that may have seemed difficult before. How to be a good friend, how to be a good leader, the value of courage amidst hardships..so many things.
I love these movies, I love these stories, and I thank you for helping us to experience them all over again. Great journey.
Saw the lump in your throat and heart skip a beat as Aragorn and Co bowed to the Hobbits...same reaction I had in the theater 20 years ago and it still packs a punch. I live 50 min drive from hobbiton and yet have never been. Watching your reactions to these movies reminds me I need to get my arse into gear and take the short trip! Love your reaction good Sir.
return of king is tear jerker
I have a T-Shirt with Gimli's "Certainty of death, small chance of success. What are we waiting for?"
The path to Valinor used to be physically accessible. But the world was changed by Eru in the Second Age, when the people of Numenor tried to defy the ban of the Valar, and enter the continent of Aman. After this time, only the straight path can cross the boundaries of the visible and the invisible. Beyond the circles of the world.
I’m glad you appreciated this beautiful story. FYI..It gives the feels on the rewatches:) enjoyed your reaction to this buddy !
There are so many little details to tell about this incredible story! One example is that Frodo made sure Merry and Pippin came to the harbour too, so that Sam would not have to travel back alone after saying goodbye to Frodo who went to Valinor.
The power of a good story filled with believable and relatable characters that you get to know cannot be overstated.
It is, itself, quite the adventure.
Well, Curtis.. I have to reiterate once again that it has been an absolute joy and privilege to go on this much beloved journey with you. It's seriously one of the best reactions to this masterpiece of a story I've ever seen. I know others amongst this truly unique fandom will have filled you in with the most important and vital information, so I'll say this; The haunting song you really loved was called The Houses of Healing and was in fact sung by Liv Tyler who played Arwen. And yes, Ian Mckellen (Gandalf) is one of the finest actors my nation has ever produced. All the cast here are fantastic though. The writing of Tolkien and the way Peter, Fran and Phillipa adapted it to screen is pure perfection. I do believe you have now been converted and we will forever be bound by bonds of fellowship and friendship as a result. That's what Tolkien did. Brought people of all walks of life together. The visuals are of course incredible. Hard to believe they're over 20 years old and Weta did something never seen before in cinema and will probably never been seen again. The final scene at the Grey Havens I'm actually painting right now. It's still so beautiful to me. I know we have many other journeys to go on together. I'm looking forward to finishing Harry Potter with you and I hope you'll do The Hobbit extended. Despite the grumblings of the Tolkien community and the fact it's not quite the standard of LOTR, it still has all the same heart and spirit, especially regarding friendship. It also ties brilliantly into LOTR. Please consider it. And lastly I'll just say, this story has changed so many lives and impacted so many emotionally. And it does so forever. If you ever decide to rewatch the movies or check out any of the behind the scenes stuff (very much worth it) please share it with us. We'd be happy to watch along with you. And never fear being emotional. Know that we are too. And, as Gandalf so wisely said. "Not all tears are an evil."
Big hugs, my friend. ❤
Thank you so much for the very kind words, My Friend! And, indeed, I do feel a genuine connection to you guys through this!
@@SpazBoysComedy I'm glad! We're a decent fandom for the most part, without the toxicity found in many others, and we're always happy to welcome a new member. Glad to have been here with you. 😊
Very well said 😊😊😊
And I was right. This was a great reaction. One of the best. Definitely gonna rewatch this more than once. I'm so glad you liked this beautiful wonderful story. It's been 20 years since first I saw Fellowship of the Rings when it came out in the theaters and I've watched these movies many times and read the books several times and this story still gets me. It's one of the most glorious tales ever told. Best wishes to you Sir.
i went to the cinema to watch this movie back in 2003, i was 9 years old and i cried my heart out of joy and full emotion on this trilogy, and so it was on a on each time i see this three pieces of art, even in reaction i just cant stop feeling the same emotion i did 20 year ago, this is my favorite trilogy, my favorite film, and it shall always be
Frodo had to go because of the stab wound from one of the Morgul dagger that can only be mend in the undying lands. Originally middle earth and these lands were close by but after the rise of the lumenors lluvatar made it nearly impossible to travel there outside of the white shores.
FYI Gimli joined these lands after the death of Aragorn as one of the only dwarf to do so, Arwen chose to die of sorrow, and if I remember correctly Sam did join Frodo much later
I enjoyed your reaction to this series so much. It was like I was experiencing the story all over again. Thank you for all you do to share these reactions with us. :)
28:17 - I love the shared look between Frodo and Sam. Even without words, so much is said between the two of them.
Don't about crying on camera. We all cried over Sam & Frodo's bromance when we first saw it & even now, its gets you every single time without fail.
“Sméagol lied” (and not just gollum) is such a knife in the heart
One detail that is often missed. After the ring is destroyed, Frodo hardly ever smiles. Frodo saved the Shire, but he's been through so much that other's haven't he can no longer relate to the people in the Shire, or feel like he belongs there. The Shire no longer feels like home, it feels foreign to him. As a result he can't find peace there anymore and has to leave to find peace. The Shire had been saved, but he ended up losing it for himself. Tolkein was a soldier in WW1. What he's describing through Frodo is a feeling so many soldiers then and today struggle with upon coming back from war. Frodo is, essentially, suffering from PTSD. While flashbacks can play a role, a big part of that for people who survive trauma is that same feeling.
You said it: Gollum ultimately was the reason the ring was destroyed. Remember back in Fellowship, Gandalf said his heart told him Gollum still had some part to play, for good or ill, and to not be so quick to deal out death in judgment.
It was Bilbo, and Frodo's, pity for Gollum that allowed Gollum to be there at he end to destroy the ring, albeit unintentionally.
In the books, Frodo doesn't even fight him for it. After he bites Frodo's ring off, he's jumping around with the ring and simply steps too close to the ledge and slips, making it even more of a "hand of fate" kind of moment.
Gollum's death in the film is a lot more impactful than in the book. I love it so much here.
You need to understand that when Frodo got up and tackled him, he did not do that to toss Gollum into the chasm. He just wanted the ring. It's an incredibly powerful scene of two lives reduced to their absolute basest instincts, both taken over completely by their "addiction", if you will. When they both seemingly fall in, that's a dramaturgical master class for the ages, along with what follows. Smeagol dies, but despite his wretchedness, we get to see him happy one last time.
And you can't even be mad at him, only feel sorry. As he plunges into the lava, the briefest realization hits - death is here for both him and the ring, and Gollum comes out one last time (visible in his face) trying to save the ring, even now as he submerges in the fire. It's quite literally his "golden shot", destroying him completely. As Frodo hangs on the cliff by one hand, you can see he is clearly contemplating suicide. The ring, on a chunk of semi-dried lava, is reacting to the heat, showing its inscription, definitely a visual cue that the ring is calling Frodo to come get it. It's obviously a lie, but such is the nature of true evil, if I die, you die with me. But Sam convinces Frodo to not let go, loyalty and friendship have won over greed and addiction. As Frodo reaches for Sam's hand and the ring's control over Frodo breaks for good, so breaks the chunk of tuff it's floating on.
Awe-inspiring, powerful scene.
And in the book? Gollum gets his hands on the ring, dances, trips, and falls in the pit. That's it. Yikes.
Instant destruction of the ring, too. And worse, Tolkien himself said that Gollum tripping might have been one of the rare instances when Eru, Middle-Earth's "God", intervened directly into the affairs of his creation, something he rarely ever did. Basically commanding Gollum to trip, giving him the tiniest invisible nudge, as Tolkien called it, I believe.
I never liked that idea, at all.
It undersells the effort of Frodo and Sam, all the sacrifices every living being in the story has made, in fact, it negates it all, makes it pointless, reduces the Hobbits and the Fellowship to mere carriers of an object that, apparently, was ultimately fated from the beginning to be destroyed by god, who's fed up with all the arguing and fighting below him. Not by two brave Hobbits going above and beyond their limits.
It's an underwhelming explanation for an underwhelming culmination that luckily wasn't picked up in the film. Peter Jackson understood perfectly what this grand finale needed to be about. Gollum simply tripping and falling - for whatever reason - would have been as anti-climactic, awkward and unintentionally funny as it is in the book. A rare instance of the adaption being a lot better than its source.
It’s been a while since I last read the books but you’re right.
I really appreciate when others put into words how I feel.
So thanks, well said.
The two big things for me from the whole story are sacrifice (some people have to give up everything for others to have peace) and avoiding unnecessary taking of life (if gollum had been killed the whole thing would have failed in the end).
Outstanding reaction videos, congratulations.
I was right there with you, feeling like my insides were being ripped out at the end...even though I read this many, many years ago and knew how it would turn out, still Peter Jackson did such a good job retelling the story I was immersed! Thank you for realizing the underlying message of compassion for those who don't deserve it and how it can make a huge difference in how events turn out in the end. If Frodo and Sam had killed Gollum the ring COULD NEVER have been destroyed by ANYONE! And (even though the movie is different than the books) if Aragorn hadn't had compassion on Grima then the movie Saruman's end would have been totally different.One thing I have noticed but never commented on, or seen anyone else mention is...Where did the horses go in the last battle from the time they rode up to the Black Gate to when Aragorn says "For Frodo"? I guess they must have brought along their squires to hold them offscreen until they were needed again for the ride home.😂 Great reaction! I subbed for these and now I will anxiously await The Hobbit reaction! ❤
I could never write enough to describe my love for these movies. The hobbit and the lord of the rings will always have a place in my heart. I really loved being able to see you enjoy them and being given the chance to enjoy them again, too. Thanks for sharing your reactions to these movies, others movies, shows, and everything else now and over the years.
I’m so glad you loved the movies. They are very dear to so many people, and for good reason. I’d really like to see a separate video or post from you talking about your key takeaways from the trilogy once you’ve had some time to think about them.
For my part, I see them as a major lesson in virtue. It’s not just a story about good vs evil, nor is is merely about factions taking part in battles amidst great scenery (though that’s a plus). It’s ultimately a story about the human condition itself; the things most precious to us, like goodness, bravery, loyalty, redemption, and rising to the challenge of our fathers. The story of the hobbits is the most compelling example, as the lesson is clearly aimed at all of us, as we see in the hobbits a reflection of ourselves as ordinary people. The lesson is this: even ordinary people can be driven to extraordinary acts by the very simple devotion they have for each other.
Great review sir. If you get a chance to listen to it, the last song (with the melody that has entwined throughout these movies) is called "Into the West" and if I remember correctly, a day before she recorded the lyrics, the amazing Anna Lennox lost one of her best friends to H.I.V. and she dedicated her performance to them and I can feel all the emotion she put in. When I go I want this song played.
That dropkicking orc clearly was trained by Mr. Perfect, because that dropkick was perfect.
I had Lord of the Rings: Two Towers on my GameBoy growing up. My dad loved the series, and he saw me playing it one day during our day off. He was ecstatic seeing that there was a video game of one of his favorite franchises. He asked me if he can play it, and I let him. I did not see my GameBoy for a whole week. He took it to work with him everyday and he played it on his breaks.
Coolest dad ever. He even beat the game too. Played as Aragorn, of course. One of my favorite memories of him. Seeing this made me miss him.
Was such a wholesome journey watching this with you, "My friends, you bow to no one" gets me every time :')
Thank you for the reaction, I really enjoy that you don't talk nonsense all the time, don't just comment on every single thing happening in the movie, but you're enjoying the dialogies, the characters, the scenery (haha). I don't know how many times I watched these movies in the last 20 years but there are some scenes that, without a fail, make me cry every single time: the beacons, the charge of Theoden and the Rohirrim, the death of Theoden, when Sam picks Frodo up on the mountain, when Frodo doesn't let the cliff go, when they are just laying in the midst of the lava flow and of course the very end when they sail away. And not just in the movies, but I am crying while reading the books, and I love it. What an amazing story this is! I'm looking forward to other movie reactions :)
The books cover a lot more detail, as you would expect.
In this part of the movie, 3 points get me *every single time*:
Sam: I can carry you.
Aragorn: You bow to no one, and
The final scene with Frodo leaving Middle Earth.
Great reaction to a cinematic master piece.
Your face at 19:40 is my reaction every time I watch that scene. I've probably seen it a hundred times, and it still gets me like that. (Tears right now typing this.) I love Sam so much!
Lord of the Rings is the Holy Bible of the Sword & Sorcery Fantasy genre.
And Peter Jackson directed an absolute MASTERPIECE version of it!
Perfect? No. But as good & true to the source material as a different media can humanly be!
Glad you loved it as much as we did Curtis.
"And the shire has been saved. . . .but not for me." - possibly the MOST powerful line of the trilogy! Poignantly & beautifully describing PTSD & what war veterans go through. (Just RIPS your heart out.)
Fun Fact. ;) Hobbits are deadly accurate with thrown rocks