LOTR The Return of the King - The Return of the King
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- Aragorn is crowned King over Gondor and Arnor in Minas Tirith, and honours the Ringbearer and his friends by bowing down in front of them. (HD Blu-ray)
"Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta!"
"Out of the Great Sea to Middle-earth I am come. In this place will I abide, and my heirs, unto the ending of the world."
“And in that moment, 4 Hobbits, little people of The Shire, stood taller than all the Kings of Men...”
Poetry
The best comment i saw on UA-cam. Marvellous poetry!
@SCMD- Abhi yep, it is.
@@Andre12241 I believe it's from Game of thrones...... Of JON's first chapter and for Tyrion Lannister
@@Dan-ul1hd it's from book....a game of thrones
17 years later...STILL nothing compares to this masterpiece.
It has aged like the finest of wines
I doubt any of us are gonna live to see anything that compares to this masterpiece
Duel of the Fates x Battle of Heroes is just as good, but in a different way.
I mean, I understand that the previous generation grew up with Star wars 4-6 and all, buuuuuuut
I grew up with this trilogy and I wouldn't trade places with them at gunpoint.
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A character like Aragorn here is so rare to see anymore. Viggo played him to perfection. He’s brave and strong yet gentle and caring, noble and kingly yet very humble, fierce to the enemies, loving to his kins and friends, very wise yet he never condescends others. A King, a warrior, a dear friend and companion. And he played it without being cringy, not a bit. It’s such a perfect character.
Especially amazing considering he was a secondary casting after the original Aragorn casting did so poorly (Stuart Townsend) and seemingly didnt care at all so after already having filmed various scenes Peter Jackson made the decision to have him replaced.
@@tom-vf1xv We are so lucky to have Viggo as our Aragorn.
It's, without a doubt, one of the greatest portrayals by an actor in any media. I know that gets thrown out a lot today but there's just no denying it.
He also manages to convey that aragorn is a lot older than he looks too which is something that takes a lot of doing
and to know that he was a 2nd choice is unbelievable. He is great! An actor who reads the books then decides to play a role. We'll never see this again.
One thing that makes me happy is how Eowyn and Faramir were able to find happiness and fulfillment after what both of them went through. They both deserved it.
There's a scene in the extended version where Faramir and Eowyn meet in The House of Healing and fall in love. But, that part gets cut out from the theater edition. Peter Jackson should have kept that part in. It's not very long and explains so much.
@kevinemmers9424 yes I always thought it seemed a bit abrupt in the Theatrical version, like she's just paired off with Farmair, 'the man you love is unavailable but hey, this guys single, have you tried him?'
Tolkien has all the details in the book. It’s a very sweet romance.
"My friends... you bow to no one." Always brings tears to my eyes.
I’m not crying! You’re crying!
same
Long live Frodo The Ring Bearer and Samwise The Brave!
Me too! Every. Time.
And whenever King Aragorn went toward The Shire, he never entered but stood with his horse on the Brandywine Bridge to meet with whomever wanted to see him. But NEVER actually crossed. This was an example to all big people in the kingdom so that the hobbits would never again be exploited by ones like Saruman and Wormtongue.
"My friends you bow to noone."
Yea I came here after got ending to remind myself how satisfying a good ending felt like
Omg i couldn't agree more man, I'm still sick from that terrible GOT ending.. Literally felt like 8 years of amazing story for nothing
@@yoshiprime3949 lol same feeling here !! what a waste about game of thrones .. im just here to feel a good ending from another great movie
This scene always moves me to tears- the King honors the ones who sacrificed the most. Great feeling!
That is the exact reason I just rewatched the entire extended edition trilogy. What they did to Dany broke me.
YoshPrimePainting well not for nothing. The journey/ride was good.
Aragorn and Arwen: We're getting married tonight.
Also Aragorn and Arwen: Frodo, will you be our... ring bearer?
Frodo: "Uhm...I think once was enough..."
Ouch. Too soon. 😂👍 Loved it.
You're wrong for this!
No shame no shame, hahaha
Oh man this is to funny.
Arwen and Aragorn’s kiss is SO satisfying. They don’t care that thousands of people are watching. They’ve waited long enough for this moment.
Most weddings don't have that concern either. If it was why do people invite their extended families?
I loved what Aragorn said. "My friends, you bow to no one." If only real world leaders could be as humble as him
Cod_Leeegend:D Not even.. LOTR is a completely different universe. There is no time period you can apply it to like that.
Samuel Markert Same
Samuel Markert Viggo Mortensen was a brilliant choice for Aragon's character
+Samuel Markert Does this part make anyone else tear up?
+Samuel Markert take another like aaaand here you go. you got 100
"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future”
― J.R.R. Tolkien
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"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future"
- J.R.R TOLKIEN
@@SAM-jc6ib Yeah that's.. That's exactly what the original comment said?
not in real life
@@evilsonic9999 there are thousands of stories about people who were small with body or wealth or health won the world.
“You bow to no one” gave me chills 15 years ago and it still will no matter how many times I’ll watch this scene.
I cry every time!!
Why did the king bow to the hobbits?
@@lex1eleven really? 👀
the best scene in the whole series
@@lex1eleven Because they defeated Sauron when no one else could. They did what Aragorn's ancestor failed to do. And what Aragorn himself knew he couldn't do. They threw the ring into the fire.
King Elessar lived to 210. He reigned for 122 years as King. His reign was prosperous for all the people of his kingdom. They rebuilt and reclaimed much of the territory of Gondor and Arnor, and saw the reestablishment of the cooperation of Men, Dwarves, and Elves. He was buried next to Pippin and Merry who had died 58 years earlier. He was succeeded by his son, Eldarion. Arwen, heartbroken by his death, passed away soon after in Lothlorien.
This is from the wiki, I just thought I'd save everyone a search on the fate of Aragorn and his reign as king.
He and Eomer rode east and south together to defeat Sauron’s remaining allies,renewed the oath of Eorl,(first king of Rohan) and he declared Isengard an entish realm,he made the Druadan forest their own land,likewise with The Shire,made Faramir Prince of Ithillien, and chief councillor, and Sam,Merry and Pippin councillors of Arnor,he also allowed Legolas to bring a group of his people to live in Ithillien.Gimli’s dwarves and Legolas’s elves restored the gate of Minas Tirith. He also ordered the destruction of Minas Morgul,freed the slaves of Nurn, and made peace with the Easterlings and Haradrim
He was close to 90 years old here?
Ty. But I wonder in which book is written.
@@w415800yes. There is an extended cut where someone tells Eowyn about his age, and she starts having some back thinking 😂
@@w415800yes , he is a dunedain, and those are long-lived men
Not enough people talk about Aragorn's song, that shit is beautiful
Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta!
"Out of the Great Sea to Middle-earth I am come. In this place will I abide, and my heirs, unto the ending of the world." :)
1:35 :')
You know what blew me away? When I found out Viggo himself made that tune.
Its Darude - Sandstorm
Yes i’m a boomer
@@CringeModeActivated Lol hell yeah.
All these years latter, "you bow to no one" still makes me cry.
Aragorn showed himself to be a truly great and wise leader in this scene. He came across as a king that would rule justly and be the best leader he could be.
and me
true best moment
Me too ❤
I Came back to this video for those feels bro
Legolas was like "Hey man, brought your wife."
Hey man, look who came here with me...😏
Legolas best wingman
3:17 the face on that elf behind her Dad. LOL He's like they be making a heir to the throne tonight.
Throughout the trilogy there were hints that Legolas was Aragorn’s wingman. When Aragorn arrived at Helm’s Deep, it was Legolas who returned the Evenstar to him.
@Karson Kalabo Everyone needs a Legolas for everything honestly
Aragorn is my favourite character. He's THE king but he's gentle and kind. He's a friend and a companion. He deserved the Undying Lands.
The look on Lord Elrond’s face when Arwin steps away from him is phenomenal. No words and you know exactly what he’s thinking at that moment. Hugo Weaving is very under appreciated actor.
Well he mouths 'go to him' first
MR ANDERSON !
He’s thinking this version of the Matrix was interesting. Where is the reset button.
I seen this theaters as a teen. Now as a father, I see another father whose daughter is happy.
The way he visibly chokes up as he lets go of his daughter is incredible.
"My friends, you bow to no one"
Still gives me goosebumps
Lord Of The Rings trilogy was a master piece from start to finish
Yes
And the hungry kiss between Arwen and Aragorn!!
GoT: what makes a good king? stories. lulz
Masterpiece NO questions asked.
110% one of the best scenes in the movie
"My friends, you bow to no one."
*An emotional fist launches me across countless galaxies and beyond*
I don't even know why this part gets me so much(in a good way), but like you there's an emotional roller coaster going on
Masterpiece.
ye ;-;
@@nicholascopsey4807 and the best: IT KEEPS WORKING EVERY TIME. what a movie man
It's been almost 20 years and it still chokes me up every time.
I just love how Aragorn passionately kiss Arwen when he sees her. He didn't care about protocols and all that, you can tell he had missed her dearly.
He went Ranger one last time
Honestly, I believe it is a tone deaf scene that does not play well with the sacrality of the moment and the history and personality of these two characters in the movie. Just my opinion
@@ArrivaAzazelloyou’ve clearly never truly missed and loved a woman. It’s pure passion
@@510Pro Given her reaction I think she saw that Ranger many a times a night.
Omg they both deserved that kiss so much
Viggo mortensen is just an incredible actor. the emotion he shows in his face when he sees arwren again then that beautiful piece of music kicks in gets every damm time
Not as strong as the emotion on Elrond face when he tells his beloved daughter to go and be with the love of her life.
@@toanphan9839 Hugo Weaving is incredible in two seconds he shows all that
100% correct
Straight up 2:25 one of the best musical cues in any film. Howard Shore is un-f*cking believable - the LOTR soundtracks are unrivalled
He was the perfect Aragorn
"My friends... You bow to no one." A line that will forever live in cinema history. The way it was delivered. The people, and the King, all kneeling to those brave Hobbits. It will give me chills every time I see it, hear it and even think about it. This trilogy truly is a masterpiece.
But, there is a little more...
It always makes me cry...
@@Emy-fv5ny IKR
a true and inspirational classic
@@Emy-fv5ny a
The act of kneeling before the hobbits not only elevates the hobbits, but Aragorn himself.
Thus is true kingship - leadership without humility always turns bad
One of the most insightful comments I've read in a long time. Cheers friend.
Absolutely, he makes it very clear that he will conquer evil and he has the humility to bow. Kingship isn't his reward, it's his burden by virtue.
Kneeling in front of the hobbits is an (well deserved) act of biblical proportions. And quite appropriate as well, he knew how much all of them owe to Frodo.
A true King of men and a symbolism for virtue, not a tyrant feeding his own ego but treating others as his equals
Who else just wants to go back to the time you first watched this amazing trilogy?
I was the first in line on opening day.
Oh yes! I cried at the end of Return of the King, not just for touching scenes, but that the trilogy was over. I never wanted it to end.
can we appreciate the fact that Aragorn finally washed his hair...
That's what I was thinking 😁
@@pamdoherty723 yes indeed
Well it's not like he ever had time for proper bath since he joined the Fellowship and war
The way I cackled 😂
He 's a king now.
I love the look on Elrond's eyes as he urges his daughter forward. He's effectively giving her away to Aragorn, knowing he'll never see her again, and that pain is evident in his face, but he's still happy for her non the less. Its a fleeting look on his face but all the more powerful for it.
The tome of the Elves was waning but this child that would come would keep the magic there.
Master level Actor.
@@stardaggerrihannsu2363 definitely...he's amazing.
All of this to continue his brother’s lineage, even if it will take his own flesh and blood to maintain the line of Elros Tar-Minaytur, the First King of Numenor.
The subtle gestures a great actor does that makes a scene that much more epic.
elrond watching his daughter steping away from him breaks my heart every time. he knows his daughter is no longer a baby and you can feel the pride and sadness at the same time in his eyes while he lets her go forever... Hugo Weaving delivered a fantastic performance in the screen, we can't deny it.
Yes, but it's also seeing his child walk to her death (but the most beautiful death?)and the anguish she will experience of losing her people and her lover.
Arwen literally dies from a broken heart in the future.
I mean, Arwen was already 3000 year-old. but yes
And also his expression when Arwen and Aragorn are kissing - he's smiling and crying at the same time. He's happy for her in this moment but knows what her eventual fate will be. Amazing acting from Hugo Weaving.
really. I just saw him kinda just standing there, not very emotive. knowing Hugo's acting capabilities and how significant this moments is and how much he is been dreading it, but also anticipating even looking forward to it for the sake of the world, and the fulfillment of the prophecy... 2/5 for me
it goes deeper than that. he'll never see her again. she will never be able to sail west having chosen a mortal life. he'll never die and will always be without her.
Look at Elrond's face, what a great actor Hugo Weaving is. He read the books... He knows Arwen is realizing her dream of being married to Aragorn, but he knows also that he is losing her, forever, bc the Elves go to Valinor and the mortals go "Beyond the Circles of this World", which may be Tolkien's way of saying the Biblical afterlife, ie, heaven or hell. And Arwen becomes mortal when she loses her husband to old age: Remember the Elves are immortal, but there are two ways they can die, they can be killed, and they will die of broken hearts and grief, and one way of heartbreak is unrequited love, or grief for separation from a beloved... So Poor Elrond had 2 choices: To watch his daughter waste away in grief if she went with him to Valinor, or to know that she would die of grief once Aragorn finally passed away, despite him being a Dunadan and living 3 times as long a normal Man. (210 years, 122 of which was as King of the West. There was a scene in "The two towers" where this is explained... Great acting by Hugo Weaving, and Liv Tyler both..Arwen is 3000 years old and she knows her time is will end, but she faces it bravely, and Elrond who is more than 6500 years old, (born first age in a settlement at the mouth of the river Sirion, near the west shores of Beleriand... which was sunk and lost forever in the War of Wrath at the end of the First Age.. and among the survivors of Gondolin, and Doriath, when the final kinslaying took place and the settlement was destroyed, and Elrond and his brother Elros were taken and fostered by Maedros son of Feanor... and Elrond went on to survive not only the First Age, of which only 50 or so years remained, but also the 3,434 years of the Second age and the 3,021 years of the Third Age before he took ship into the West forever... and Galadriel went with him, leaving Celeborn as "the last living memory of the Elder Days (the First Age) in Middle Earth" ..
Plus Elrond will be loosing Aragorn as well.
@@Sayu277 Very true. Elrond raised him and considered him a foster son...
Wow. Nice text. The professor himself would be proud. Clear me some passages. Thanks
"My friends... you bow to no one!" If you haven't shed tears by now, then this will defeat and humble you.
+Matthew Penrose They're manly tears alright!
indeed they are!
I fell apart right there and then.
I've seen that movie probably 100 times, and it still gets me
+Tigerguy 101 me either
"My Friends, you bow to no one." Easily one of the most sincere lines ever. That whole sequence was absolutely amazing.
There will NEVER be another trilogy as good as this, EVER again.
I'd like your comment, but it's at 420
@@WonkyTonkBotty "funny drug number lol"
That one just sets me off. How can you not be proud of those brave little guys
@@zodiac909 just got done watching the extended versions again and i must say, youre right. These movies are just too damn good.
This whole scene is just so perfect. Cinematic perfection.
+David French oh yeah
+David French Fucking agree mate😭
this triliogy might be 10 hours long, but fk, it is a masterpiece
@2:27 the extra to left of Elrond is laughing xD
+Baan Burn in hell
Watching the extended edition in theatres might have been one of the greatest movie experiences I’ve had. The entire theatre was sobbing during the whole ending.
Elijah Wood gives such a powerful performance here without uttering a word. You can see the pain on his face, that he has a hard time being happy and that he just isn’t at peace. Makes you understand why he had to leave Middle earth.
Sam also looks uneasy. That makes sense, as Sam was with Frodo every step of their hazardous, difficult journey, which they had not expected to survive.
I always interpreted his expression in this scene as someone who's simply overwhelmed by the moment and is awkward. I dont blame him, its embarrassing to save the world lol
To me Frodo’s expression speaks of “I do not deserve this”. Because at the very moment of truth he failed to let go of the ring.
I never saw it like that. Of course he isn´t completely at peace, but at this moment, in this huge foreign beautiful city with all the important people around, the High King of Gondor and Arnor is kneeling in front of them and they are just overwhelmed with emotion. They did it because it had to be done, they did it to help their friends, to protect their home. And here they are getting the praise they deserve, but they don´t really think they are worthy of. They are seeing all they actually accomplished.
@@tommoore2012 That's a good point. Without Samwise the Brave, and without Golem taking it at the last second, that ring doesn't get destroyed. What they did was truly courageous, but ultimately, they were lucky to succeed. I always wondered why he made such a weird face at that time, and maybe that's why.
The moment when he bows before the Hobbits is the only one where I shed a tear. Such a powerful message. No one is too little to be great. It never would have happened without the Hobbits, and he knew thar very well. Respect was paid where it was due. And their humble reaction makes it even more poignant.
This is deep.. and correct. Thank you :)
Got me too
Not merry looking like he deserves it all lol
I broke just before that line. When Aragorn said, "My friends...." man in that moment I was thinking, so great he was, finally assumed the role of King, finally gets his love, and there in the highest moment of his life, he saw the four little halflings... bowing before him, and he remembers everything they did.
The look of confusion from the Hobbirs too. "Did we bow to him wrong?"
And then he drops that line... damn. Emotional. Touching. Amazing.
What about boromirs death? You didn’t shed any tears?
That look on Elrond’s face. He’s so happy for his daughter, but knows the terrible sadness she will face eventually when Aragorn eventually dies.
And his own sadness, knowing that his daughter will die as well, will never join him in the Undying Lands. He will lose her forever.
Once she marries Aragon she becomes a human too. At least thats what his father said
Isn’t Aragorn part elf?
@@rapbattlefan2008 No, he is a descendant of one, though and explains his life span.
I read in the original book that when Aragon has died she died after him with one year from grieve......
The casting for these films was brilliant. No one could have done it better. This is a masterpiece
This scene is perfect in every way. Jackson's achievement in adapting Tolkien's work for the big screen will never be surpassed. I never tire of this scene.
I couldn’t agree more
There are three parts of this that stand out for me -- all facial expressions. The first is when the crown is placed on Aragon's head, and you can see the weight of responsibility come crushing down. The second is the look on Elrond's face as he loses his daughter to a mortal life with Aragon. The last is the haunted look on Frodo when everyone kneels -- he's beginning to realize that there is no way back to the shire for him.
amen
But it doesn't represent the current times very well. Aragon should be a disabled obese black man and gimly should be an obese black dwarf. See Rings of Power for how to do Tolkien correctly.
@@grog3514 your sarcasm is so good i got confused for a moment
Gotta admit, when they all bowed to the hobbits I totally cried. What a great movie.
jamo2006 jamosoo6
That is some amazing acting from Hugo Weaving. How he manages to smile and clap while conveying the deep sadness in Elrond's eyes, simultaneously sad that his daughter will become mortal and die, and happy that she is with the man she loves, and will live a shorter life of more intense joy. A masterclass in bittersweet.
Not even just joy... more, she'll be fulfilled and satisfied, even with her sadness at the very end, when she goes to die alone in the desolate hollows where Lothlorien once stood. That as painful as this parting is, Elrond's wise enough to know it would be more painful to see her waste away slowly and lifelessly in the Undying Lands with him, and that his greatest act of love is to let her go. AND HE DOES THAT ALL WITH A FEW SECONDS OF BACKGROUND ACTING! Hugo Weaving's so good.
He whispers "Go to him" at 2:37. Such a touching moment.
As a father now..... this hits very, very different. Elrond's face is what gets me all emotional in this scene now.
It is such a complex moment, and Hugo does bring all that emotion in a few seconds-so brilliant!
It's pretty sad for elrond losing his brother and daughter for mortal life, also isn't his dad a star or something
21 years, Still a master piece
I think part of what makes the line "My friends, you bow to no one!" so powerful is the amount of sincere emotion Aragorn says it with. He knew better than most what the four of them had endured, willingly. Their sacrifice, bravery and strength of spirit were unmatched by anyone else that was a part of the war of the ring, and Aragorn knew it. Viggo delivered it perfectly, as he did every little thing as Aragorn in the entire trilogy.
At that moment 4 little Hobbits stood taller than all the kings of men
Viggo Mortensen was just perfect as Aragorn.
Seriously, as far as the movie scripts go, as i have forgotten practically most of the book, all 4 of the hobbits played pivotal roles in turning the tides in the favor of men. 1. Frodo carried the ring. 2. Sam made it possible for Frodo to carry the ring. 3. Pippin's curiosity in delving into the black stones exposed Sauron's plans to Gandalf, which compelled him to move quickly to Gondor to prepare for war. Also, Pinpin lighting the beacon of SOS. 4. Pipin and Merry practically were responsible for Saruman's elimination from the grand equation by getting the Tree worgs (or whatever their name is) to wage war against him. Merry's backstabbing of the king of the ring wraiths allowed Eowyn to defeat him. These hobbits achieved incredible feats!!
@@Dizpoza you forget how Merry and Pippin pretty much sacrificed themselves so Frodo could escape. They knew that all that was waiting for them was torture and death at the hands of the Uruk Hai. Merry and Pippin deserve as much credit for throwing the Uruks off Frodo’s trail. Glad that the 4 of them got this tribute.
@@Dizpoza Awesome comment! Don’t forget the movie scenes in Moria. If Frodo didn’t request that the Fellowship go there and Pippin didn’t accidentally knock a bucket down a well and provoke orcs, Gandalf wouldn’t have fought the balrog, fallen off the bridge, died, and become Gandalf the White, a much, *much* more powerful version of himself who was more able to help everyone win at the end.
Look at Frodo and Sam's expression after the people's bow, they aren't smiling at all, unlike Merry and Pippin. It shows how their journey to Mordor changed and affected them the most.
yeah well merry and pip are smiling, sam is serious and frodo is pouting...like : 'is this all for me'??
Merry wasn't really smiling -- he had a kind of WTF? expression on his face. Pippin was sort of "well isn't this nice", but he's the youngest so it's natural that he doesn't get the solemnity of the situation.
I don't really think Frodo was pouting. However, it is really hard to describe his expression. Sadness? Pain? Solemnity? Emotion? It doesn't really seem to fit in those categories to me. I'll just quote what my best friend says when she can't describe an emotion or expression: mixed feelings. I suppose the seriousness of Frodo's and Sam's face came from their change after Mordor.
Ronin Elenion I know, I know, replying 2 years later... :) along with all the previously mentioned emotions, Frodo seems to be looking around, finally realizing how many people he's helped. He left to save the Shire, and just now is seeing how many other people he's helped to save as well. He's floored.
Frodo and sam's journey to the mt. Doom were traumatic.. They just didnt heal yet..
You can see the PTSD in Frodo’s & Sam’s eyes /facial expressions vs Merry & Pippin’s, this is truly amazing acting.
Let's not forget Peter Jackson's directing too, he was the one who told them how they were supposed to emote
@@thecianinator absolutely, he’s a genius. 😀
Great observation
@@Peteavt16 Thank you 🥰
Frodo's brokenness is a metaphor for Tolkien's own PTSD after the Great War
That subtle "go to him" from Elrond at 2:36. Hugo Weaving's performance in this trilogy was masterful.
I love the way Legolas signals to Aragon to reveal Arwen behind the curtain. Its like true bromance right there.
True homie shit. I love how they were able to convey Legolas and Aragorns close friendship so well without committing too much time to it.
@zeeboss7553 yes.
It's worth noting that in the books,
The fellowship travelled together for several months.
And after their disbanding, the trio fought together till the very end, and that duration lasted for another 6 months ish , [I think]
So being with an ally who were there willing to put their lives in front of the line to protect you, could only result in such a strong bond that Legolas and Aragorn [and Gimli] had developed.
I really love this Trilogy,
It taught [still teaches] me a lot of life lessons,
Be it about overcoming your greatest weakness, to lessons about true friendship, to letting go of the things that must be let go.
LOTR - greatest fantasy movie of all time. :)
Deadliest duo🔥❤
One does not simply hold their tears for this scene
It is easier going into mordor
@@gladecornelius probably
Truth
@@gladecornelius Why didnt they just ride the bird? hehehe
@@l7ragoonthat died like 15 years ago
Aragorn the truest king to have ever blessed any franchise
Theoden was pretty close tho 😃
@@Dieselkraftwerk theoden and aragorn were really great and true Kings. Shame both of them died in the end.
@@kennylindsay268 Well Aragorn got to actually live a full life. I think he become like 260 or something. Theoden should have lived longer tho :(
@@Peterviegal unfortunately we have to use it in this day and age of cinema
And to say that Nicholas Cage almost got the role 🤮
Whole cast for this movie has been chosen perfectly. The Soundtrack by Howard Shore is one of the most beautiful scores ever composed. No one ever will be able to jump over the bar what Peter Jackson and whole crew has set in Cinematography. Absolute MASTERPIECE !!!!
One of the most beautiful scenes in cinema history.
Watched the trilogy at least 50 times , still this ending gets me. Absolutely amazing.
Omar Blackwood omarBlackwood
Amen.
Aragorn’s deep breath before he turned around was adorable, it makes him so much more relatable, I mean who WOUDN’T be nervous in that situation.
Yes winning the wars was one thing but keeping the peace quite another.
Thinking of King Arthur's legend too.
"You bow to no one" such a powerful line
Ooohh beautiful😿
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gets me every damn time.
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Dammit Aragorn stop cutting onions ;_;
Aragorn is one of my biggest role models. Perfect example of what a man should be.
One tiny moment that I love that shows Aragorn’s humility- at 2:03 Eomer has just stepped forward and bowed to him. He pauses and bows in return acknowledging Eomer as king of Rohan and a valued ally.
In all the years it's been since watching and loving this story, not once had this crossed my mind but I had pondered why Eomer out of all characters had stepped forward to bow and Aragorn return the bow to Eomer. You have just opened my eyes as to why and I couldn't agree more, thank you for this!
Judge dredd on LOTR lol
There's a line in the book where Eomer tells Aragorn that he will fight with him wherever he chooses (something like that, it's before they storm the Black Gate). This small interaction in the movie pays homage to that, showing their mutual respect for each other. Eomer is one of those characters that gets a bit shafted due the constraints of the film, but he still gets treated with great dignity
I thought Faramir took over Rohan ? What did he end up ruling?
@@missym877 nah Faramir was Prince of Ithilien, a Gondorian Province, married Eowyn and was allowed to keep title of Steward by Aragorn.
Does anyone else love Aragorn's singing or just me? It is so hallowing and chilling. I love it
Viggo's voice is so good, and the Elven languages roll so smoothly off the tongues of Men.
“Out of the Great Sea to Middle-earth I am come.
In this place I will abide, and my heirs, unto the ending of the world”
He embraces his heritage at last
Brings tears to my eyes
@@thomasmartin4281 the first words spoken by Elendil as he arrived in Middle-earth after Numenor was destroyed
Yes. And I also agree with all the comments. Just wanted to added that not only is Viggo an actor, but he is a brush artist and he has his own gallery in LA and he has done some music recording before as well. The man is a true artist and true renaissance man.
I mean, he lost a tooth and broke his toe doing his own stunt on the filming of this would sleep with his sword and bow. Fished and hunted for dinner like a true Ranger.
It doesn't get any better than Viggo.
My brother...my Captain....my King!!
"My friends, you bow to no one." The King, knowing that without the 4 little Hobbits, he wouldn't be standing there, and proceeds to kneel down to them. This, to me, truly is one of the most touching scenes in cinema history.
It is the scene that made us and our parents cry, still making, and always will make, no matter how much times we watch it.
Physically the weakest, morally the strongest and the bravest. Aragorn recognizes this.
Agreed.
En ese momento demostro lo que es ser un rey
This was one of Tolkien’s themes. The Hobbits were not exceptionally strong, skilled or magically powerful. They looked up to - literally and figuratively, those who we perceive to be the heroes. We wish to be the Aragons and the Gandalfs of the world and yet Tolkien shows it’s the Hobbits, the everyday folk, who make the world a better place in our own little ways.
One subtle thing is just before Aragon addressed the crowd you can see him take a breath and compose himself.
“Then Aragorn took the crown and held it up and said: ‘Et Earello Endorenna utulien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn Ambar-metta!’ And those were the words that Elendil spoke when he came up out of the Sea on the wings of the wind: ‘Out of the Great Sea to Middle-Earth I am come. In this place will I abide, and my heirs, unto the ending of the world.’”- J. R. R. Tolkien
I cannot tell you how much I WISH Tolkien was still alive today.
Jon Snow said: "I dun want eet"
beautiful
Aragorn's most powerful line ever imo. This is no longer Aragorn the Ranger, but Aragorn II Elessar. By taking Elendil's oath, he has now come to truly embrace who he really is. Now this to me is an exceptionally powerful line especially knowing that among Elendil's descendants, Aragorn was the one who was most like him. They're also the greatest among the kings of Men
And also it was like a huge, long awaited, posthumous middle finger from Elendil to a now puny Sauron
you can keep listening to this amazing vocals !!
Elrond's expression at 2:37 breaks me. He mutters "go to him" to Arwen so fondly, but the moment she moves away from him his expression contracts and you can tell he's trying not to cry because this is it. This cements her decision that she won't be going West with him, that she'll never see her mother again and he'll live an eternal life hoping she had a long, happy, fulfilling life of her own, but never really knowing (unless of course, his sons stay long enough to witness their sister's fate).
Wow. I never noticed that before (and I've watched this movie about 20 times). Thank you for pointing that out, even though it made me cry!
Oh man I'm crying again :'(
Esther N Interesting.... But if you read the books, you notice that Elrond promised Aragorn to give Arwen's hand in marriage once he got the crown. Aragorn does all of this for love.
well... In fact, yes hahahahaha
Grey Warden Dude he is removed from her by several thousand years of generations, I think he's fine :P
Also, Elladan and Elrohir do stay in Middle Earth for a LONG dang time. We don't even know for sure if they ever chose to leave or if they chose the mortal path afforded the descendants of Elrond.
2:42 look at Elrond.
Pained to see his daughter leave him, and the Elves, behind.
Knowing what will eventually happen to her.
But for the moment. He is happy for her. And he makes himself show it.
Strong elf! Strong old soul!
he will be sad when she goes away, but even happier that she lived an entire life with someone she truly loved
yes it brings tears
That’s how I’ll think of him from now on! Strong old soul!
Perfect cast, everytime i watch it again.
Can we all appreciate the commitment of all actors in the trilogy?
We'll never have a better piece.
It's amazingly beautiful.
I was worried that new gen couldn't appreciate it, but i was definitely wrong.
There are people running away from modern shows to appreciate the real gold.
My kneeling goes to the actors, the only time in my life.
Sam was the real hero. If everyone had a friend like that theres nothing absolutely nothing we couldn't overcome
He was but he also could partly have been at fault for them failing. Tolkien has said in his letters that Smeagol would have willingly cast himself (To destroy Gollum) and the ring into the fire if Sam had treated him better because Smeagol truly saw Frodo as a friend.
It was Sam's actions that allowed Gollum to keep in control and make the corruption of the ring effect Smeagol
@@AshleyClarkey bollocks
@@AshleyClarkey But Smeagol had thrown off Gollum in spite of Sam's distrust. It was being tortured by Faramir's rangers that brought Gollum back.
peter jackson regreted the fact that sean astin didnt get a best supporting oscar nomination as sam
Word.
I always found Elrond whispering, "Go to him." to be one of the most touching things in the films.
is true!! I've never noticed it, you can see the pain on his eyes, also the joy to see her daughter happy :')
@@EB-tr2ly My mum always said that the sheer emotion on Elrond's face perfectly captured what it is for a parent to 'give away' their offspring. Weaving nailed it.
@@olster2074 He knows his daughter, by going to Aragorn, loses her immortality. He will not see her in the Undying Lands and will thus lose her forever. But he gives his blessing out of love for her.
0:35 Just imagine being crowned king by literally an angel. It takes the phrase "divine right of kings" to a whole other level.
And maybe this is how it was in the beginning.
@@rconger384 Oh of course! But siriously... in the beginning the biggest son of a bitch becomes a king and his grandsons starts to made up stories like this to give importance to themselfes. Otherwise onother son of a bitch might came and ake power from them.
Only losers will believe into such rubbish 🤣🤣🤣
@@bhekidlamini1199 No, in the Lord of the Rings universe Gandalf *was* sort of an angel. So was Saruman.
@@urthboundmisfit he was a maiar..the lotr angel
2:30 God, the casting was SO good. Hugo Weaving and Liv Tyler as father and daughter. That little bit of emotion on Elrond as he sees his daughter go is just such a nice detail.
I love the moment that Lord Elrond sees Aragorn for the first time as King Elesar. For that brief moment you can feel his joy knowing that Aragorn had returned the pride and dignity that had existed in Numenor. Lord Elrond is at peace knowing that his beloved brother and first king of Numenor Elros' legacy will live on in greatness.
There is also some relief in relation to his daughter...i guess
He raised Aragorn as a son, so he knows what kind of king he will be.
I'm a new LOTR fan, so please understand when asking the question about Aragorn's title of Elesar? Didn't he become King of Gondor??
@@corrievanrooyen4984 Elessar is his royal name as king
@@corrievanrooyen4984 Aragorn takes the regnal name 'Elessar', in the same way that say, the Pope chooses a new name to be known by when elected.
Small detail but I love how Gandalf, a messenger of Ilúvatar himself, is the one who crowns Aragorn. It gives the moment this beautiful sense of cosmic significance.
Tolkien was a student of the history of the British Monarchy and I think this is also a callback to the ritual of the high priest doing the coronation to the warrior kings of old that has been a tradition in British royalty since maybe 1000 AD or something.
After carefully studying the background of Howard Shore's work for this trilogy I learnedhis music leaves some sort of "history clues" we have to tske into account. Through the music you get to learn after Denethor's grimness and suicide Gandalf became the captain of Minas Tirith and he took commamd of the whole army to defend the city on the battle of Pelennor Fields. By the time he symbolically became the temporal "steward" of the throne of Gondor until the ring was destroyed and preparatioms for Aragon's crowning were ready
Minor correction: it was Manwe, not Eru who sent Gandalf and the rest of the Istari to Middle Earth.
Regardless, you make a great point!
@@lepragunner1586 In any case gandalf can still be seen as a representation of the divine
@@lepragunner1586 Eh, Manwe was middle management acting on the orders of his boss :P
3:18 Your face when your daughter is giving up her immortality but you have to smile anyways.
+Father O’Mally’O’Connel’O’Carrol’O’Reilly’O’Brian’O’Sullivan who is also Italian Well, men does have it better when it comes to the after-life (granted if they don't fall to the dark). Their spirits are free and most likely rejoined Eru in his realm. Meanwhile, the Elves are left in the Undying Lands only to wait for the return of Morgoth.
+Father O’Mally’O’Connel’O’Carrol’O’Reilly’O’Brian’O’Sullivan who is also Italian Dads be dads at their daughter's wedding, no matter to which kind they belong.
On the other hand, it's all he ever hoped for. Something the movies don't go into.
Elrond outright said to Aragorn he is only giving up his daughter to the High King of Arnor and Gondor, not a Ranger of the North.
They both lost it with the destruction of the ring
False. The Half-Elves, which includes Elrond and Arwen, choose how their fate goes; how they are counted in terms of life and afterlife. Elrond chose, long before, to be counted among the Elves. Arwen chose Men.
@ 01:33
Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta!
"Out of the Great Sea to Middle-earth I am come. In this place will I abide, and my heirs, unto the ending of the world."
That was what Elendil, the first high king of Gondor said when he first arrived in Middleearth from Numenor.
it's the 'oath of Elendil,' and it's beautifully sang in quenya ( native language spoken by the High Elves in Tolkien universe)
Guys, you know who gets no credit for the movies but deserves massive credit?
Bob Shaye. He's the head at New Line who okay 3 movies. He made the biggest gamble in movie history. Without him, LOTR would have been 1 or 2 movies. No one else in Hollywood was willing to do LOTR.
Greatest movies of all time.
Greatest movie soundtrack of all time.
Most beautiful place put on film.
A 10 hour super epic (the EEs) that will never be equaled.
Bob Shaye is truly underrated in the film industry, gave us LotR and ANoES
Among the greatest, and I would say greatest fantasy films of all time.
Yep. That guy got some balls!
And that's why a project like this is not happening again soon. Balls like his only appear once a century.
May Bob Shaye find everlasting peace and glory in Valinor. All hail Bob!
Hear hear - bravo to Bob
And Elrond had to let his daughter go....to be a mortal...to be removed from the fate of her people, and bound to mortality and the doom of men. Goddamn that gets you in the feels.
The greatest trilogy of movies ever made, the greatest there ever will be
THE GREATEST EVER.
Oscar Black, as Aragorn said to the hobbits, we say to the Lord of the Rings trilogy and J. R. R. Tolkien: “You bow to no one in the world of cinema and writing.”
cornetto trilogy!!!
I cried when Arwen appeared. The look on Aragorn's face! Such a beautiful moment 😢
after all this years you just realize that this lvl will be never reached again.
Avengers, GoT, Star Wars if you look back all of them they are not even close.
LOTR was to early in our cinema history.
Not even in the same universe to be close, we will never see masterpiece like this again.
I have different opinion but okay.
@@antoo4953 you can name 1 and tell why ?
I think the Dark Knight Trilogy comes close but I still have LOTR over it
@@IMPERATOR-EL Naah, great trilogy for sure bur far far away from this ageless masterpiece.
Elrond: happy for his daughter's happiness, but close to tears as she chooses to give up her immortality and he will never see her again.
Arwen's happy laugh as her heart's desire finally becomes reality and she and Aragon become one.
Aragon: fulfills his destiny and becomes High King.
A masterpiece of a scene. Truly epic and beautiful.
Thank you Peter Jackson.
The road goes ever ever on.
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But it's a bittersweet moment, because everything Elrond predicted will come to pass.
Well, technically she didn't die but fell asleep for eternity in Galadriel's forest.
Um, actually she did not die. You have to read the appendices. If you do, you learn that Lord Elrond actually sends a ship back for her. This is also the ship that Sam takes.
Came here after watching GOT FInale. An ending like this I wanted
And the hobbit had a better ending than GoT. I dont know how those two dick heads can fuck up the biggest series in history so fucking bad.
Or breaking bad but instead we got dexter
Yeah Seriously.
@@TheGuitarpro3 Star Wars.
jeff jeff And they didn’t please no one with their ending so I don’t know your point.
When Aragorn says, " My friend, you bow to no one," gets me every time! Got to be the best movies every made!
3:51 is my favorite part of the entire trilogy. "My friends, you bow to no one" .. Hobbits being the smallest, friendliest, most peaceful people of Middle Earth are respected in this moment for their courage, with everyone bowing to them even THE KING. This scene will always bring a tear to my eye. I wish I could go back in time and watch this in theaters for the first time again.
"My friends, you bow to no one." Did anybody else simply die here? Cause I sure did.
every time..
same problem...must be the light
The look on his face as he says it (amazing acting) sells the line so much more deeply.
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I'm not crying, goddammit.
YOU'RE CRYING.
Such a powerful scene. Especially the honoring of the Hobbits. Viggo didn't just act as Aragorn. It's as if he became Aragorn. I fear we shall never see a movie as good as this again.
True. They don't do these kinds of movies anymore
I have to admit I think Western cinema peaked with Lord of he Rings. Cinematic perfection.
Please don't fear my friend, I'm sure that there are so many more great moments just waiting for us...
Film peaked with this movie. We won’t ever see films this good again, as we were never worthy of films this good in the first place. God was gracious to us in allowing these movies to happen.
This trilogy of movies did extreme justice to the memory of J.R.R. Tolkien. I read his books in my freshman year of college. They were the best thing that happened to me that year, '69-'70.
I too, thought Peter Jackson did a great job. Bringing the book to life was certainly a daunting task. The things he left out and the changes he made were very well thought out because he strived to be true to Tolkiens work.
I love how everyone is here from GoTs shit ending to appreciate a true masterpiece lol
Agreed jon shouldve had a ending like this
I appreciate that u wanted an ending like this but got established in earlier seasons that it won't have a happy ending
Yahya Razi
But it still does...lol... the world survives all evil monarchs are dead, the Council is completely made of good people ect...
@@yahyarazi5597 it still is a happy ending, but a trash one with no meaning behind it and no power...
Cyvan exactly
LOVE Frodo's expression when they all bow. He did something that was only natural of him, bearing the ring, he does not see himself as a hero but as a common hobbit with a good heart and yet he saved the world.
Sounds...familiar.
He sees himself as a failure because he failed the final test at the end. That is why he sailed west. He could not bear to return to his normal life with the shame of what he failed to do.
@@Narthoniel I do not suppose it is merely shame; it is a deep psychological scar, by vice of the Ring.
@@Narthoniel Frodo suffered PTSD. His quest to destroy the One Ring took everything from him. In the end, his wound at the hands of the Witchking, and the psychological damage of fighting the power of the ring every second of his journey, were too much. He had to leave to finally find peace in the West.
@@kevinclarke8900 “Frodi.”
If D&D were LOTR writers Pippin would have become king instead of Aragorn.
If D&D were the LOTR writers, they would have crammed it all into one movie :(
The movie would have lasted 30 minutes.
Really?
No it would've been Gollum and hed be screaming for precious his whole reign
@@ven_skywalker7007 In the books, when Gollum is tempted by the Ring, he dreams of what he could do with it. His grand dream is to become Lord Smeagol and have fresh fish three times a' day.
"My friends... you bow to no one!" manly tears were shed. i love thr ,ord of the rings with all of my heart and am so happy i lived in a time to witness such a touching story. Thank you Tolkien and thank you Jackson for this epic tale. I grew up with lord of the rings and i still enjoy this masterpiece in adulthood.
3:50 "My friends, you bow to no one!". Why I can't stop crying? :')
Radu Teleasa I’m still crying... This scene takes me old good days
Because this trilogy is a masterpiece.
So hard not to 😢
I love when Aragorn and the others kneel before the hobbits, something that moved me too, proving that not leave behind the real heroes of the trilogy.
What's so moving for me is that everyone bows below the height of the hobbits, leaving them as the tallest before the Citadel.
Came here to see a true king. Unlike Bran the Broken....
😂😂😂😂🤣
Chanfle 3 respect
LOL!
Bran could've sort things out before Dany burnt out the city but he didnt because he knew all along that he will be the king and he WANTED it to happen. What a selfish king of wheelchair!! DRACARYS!!!
Got doesnt do true kings
20 years later…still getting goosebumps..when all bow..and the song kicks in….damn
If you were wondering what Aragon sings it means
''Out of the Great Sea to Middle-earth I am come.
In this place I will abide, and my heirs, unto the ending of the world.'"
Elendil words
Thanks for that. Wondered what it was.
Thank you, so good to know. It was so beautiful, I never felt lack in just listening to the beauty and emotion in it.
This is the Way
I am nearly 70 years old, and perhaps it is too early to tell, but this trilogy comprises the best cinema of my lifetime, by far--especially the first movie--but for a single moving scene among them all, give me this one. I love it still, and am yet stirred as I first was over twenty years ago. What a colossal inspiration it has been to me!
Respectable
I'm 71. I agree. I'm quite the cinephile as my hobby is collecting and studying great films. This trilogy is my most prized possession. No other movies come close.
(Guy at the very back)
What? What is the king saying?
Why is everyone clapping? He kissed who?
Oh... Uh, we're bowing now... Okay.
LMAO...
I like this version better, though.
Guy in the back row: What is the king saying?
Guy next to him: What the actual heck is happening? 😳 Why is everyone bowing?
Guy right in front of them: He is bowing.
Guy in the back: Who?
Guy right in front of them: The king! So we have to bow too!
Guy in the back: Oh, OK. Who is he bowing to?
Guy right in front of them: I don't know, bro, they look like a bunch of Halflings, but anyways, just bow!
Blessed are the cheese makers?
Imaooo
After all these years, this scene still hits like a truck. Everything that happens here is done so beautifully, there's nothing these days that comes even close to how utterly glorious LOTR was/is.
I really love his expression at 3:26. He's just been crowned, has all this people bowing to him and cheering him and yet he's completely nonchalant. Then, when he sees Arwen and kisses her, the way he closes his eyes with utter relief throws the entire thing into sharp contrast. You can almost hear him saying "I'm home. I've got you at last." It really showcases the honor, generosity and self-sacrifice at the core of Aragorn's character. He doesn't care about the crown or the kingdom they are giving him, but Arwen's love is everything. Whether it was Peter Jackson or Viggo Mortensen that were responsible for the nuances of this scene, my hat goes off to them. You don't see such fine cinematography these days.
Arel B. Grant yes it is beautiful
Christ. This scene brought me to tears. Especially when you realise, as you said, that it was all for her. The acting by everyone is just outstanding. We don't get such nuances in fantasy/scifi movies anymore. This what sets LoTR apart even after two decades.
That seen shows it all. Lord Elrond once said that he will not allow Aragorn to marry Arwen until he is at the very least the King of the combined kingdom of Gondor and Arnor, fully knowing that Sauron was gaining power in the North and seeing firsthand how the Ring has corrupted Aragon's line in the past. And then Aragorn's expression where he has finally been coronated as King, but knowing just what he needed to sacrifice leaves him feeling torn, only to be greeted by Arwen. It's not just the Frodo part, but every part of this scene is just so outstanding.
Also, the fact that Elrond had told Aragorn just days ago that Arwen was dying, and that the only thing that could save her was the destruction of the One Ring. Since that moment, Aragorn has had to keep that fact in the back of his mind as there's a peace to secure and lands to rebuild and restore.
And then, mere moments after his coronation as King, Aragorn- Elessar- is greeted by a very much alive and overjoyed Arwen, who has chosen to stay with him. Two halves now made whole.
Notice how Gimli, at the start of the clip, is in awe of the crown's craftsmanship. I can't get enough of this whole scene. Been here twice this week!
“My friends, you bow to no one”
Always gives me the chills everytime he says that.
3:51- “My friends… you bow to no one.”
I’m not crying… y’all just need to stop cutting those onions over there
And someone is always cutting them when I watch this scene
This is Aragorn’s crowning, this is his day, however when Eomer bows to him at 2:02 Aragorn bows back in return.
This is not common for a king, and it perfectly encompasses Aragorn’s humility in a single moment, Aragorn treats his men as equals and not as if they are beneath him, he knows he was not only one in the war to put his life on the line and be willing to sacrifice all for the small chance of victory.
He knows that really, he is no better than his brothers, he is king because of his blood and therefor it is his duty to set his kingdom to rights, but there is no ego in his conduct, only a quiet strength that men have only to look upon his face to know that this is their king, and they are glad of it.
Well said. To be fair in Eomer’s case though, he is the king of Rohan now, so it seems only fitting for Aragorn to return the favor by bowing in return. From one king to another.
@@MrDe4dGuy34 True, I did forget Eomer became King, however if I was to say one or the other, I would say Aragorn’s bow was more out of respect for Eomer’s valour and friendship in the war (also knowing he lost his own King Theoden in the process) than simply acknowledging Eomer’s new title as king of Rohan.
Oh yes I forgot, Theoden had no heir left so Eomer took the throne. But Faramir married Eowyn though, is that mean the two kingdom merging ? 😁
@@thomasjuniardi3559 They were allies. Theoden's mother was from Gondor as per Professor Tolkien's HoME. In addition Eorl the Young left the original land of Rohvanion and came to Gondor's aid (during the battle of the Wainriders I believe) in about 2510 of the 3rd Age. Rohan was gifted to Eorl and his men as a reward for their timely aid by the Ruling Steward of Gondor at that time. Eorl swore a holy oath to always support Gondor in its time of need.
@@MrDe4dGuy34 True enough, however Rohan was essentially, if not a vassal, then a subordinate ally. Gandalf says that even Denethor, though he is merely a steward, was of far greater lineage and power than Theoden. so Aragorn could have asserted far greater superiority in this scene, but instead he treated Eomer as an equal.
_"I'm not going to cry this time."_
_"I'm not going to cry this time."_
_"I'm not going to cry this time."_
*My firends...*
DAMMIT!
Same here.😫
Didn't work, did it. And if you have a heart and a soul, it never will.
@@jefftappan3091 💗😢
@@m.layfette6249 I'm curious. What was your reply to whatever I said?
@@jefftappan3091 Why not? This whole entire scene is One the most epic in cinema history. Here you have a once reluctant King bowing his knee to the 4 Hobbits who saved the Entire world. The part I 💗 the most and what Really makes me 😢 is seeing the whole kingdom bow down in loyalty and respect for not only the hobbits but for their king as well. Respect is not given it earned by one's actions, deeds and kindness toward your fellow man.
Lmao, Legolas’s “look who I brought” face still cracks me up to this day
Same 😄
That "I have a surprise for you" look...
I always found the way Viggo (Aragorn) kisses Arwen to be so funny. Aragorn was eager let’s say that 😂.
Well, after 39 years of having to limit himself to holding her (almost) at arm's length when kissing her and having just suffered all those months of fear and doubt (especially in the movies), I am glad that he allowed his heart to rule his head in that moment! Did you ever notice that he mouths "I love you" just after the second kiss? I find that so beautiful, especially since he is saying it while his eyes are brimming with adoration and wonder at having her there in his arms and the way in which he caresses her face speaks volumes
The two of them have to make Arwen's vision of a child come to pass somehow.