Sophie i know im spamming, but would u ever consider watching Merlin? since u loved lotr and once upon a time, also charmed, i think youll love this one too. its a fantasy show about merlin and arthur. very wholesome but has its own dark moments
It's so refreshing to see someone who goes totally blind and spoilerfree into these movies and also is capable to understand the characters and the plot by taking it really in.That was a fun watch,looking forward to the next one soon!
SoFie has been at the top of my favorite reactors for quite awhile now. She rarely gets confused. She pays attention & understands what the filmmakers are trying to accomplish, so she’s great at picking up on non-verbal hints & facial reactions. It’s always a pleasure watching a reaction from her.
I agree completely. This is the primary reason why SoFie is one of my very favorite UA-camrs - she's smart and perceptive as hell...and she pays very close attention.
lol yes she really did such a quick and good job at analyzing certain things that there were times I was questioning if she had already seen it or been exposed to the source material lol
Agreed. Seen so many reactors just completely miss entire sections to misunderstanding and she just latched on. Another fan is born and it does my old heart good to see younger folks join us on our journey.
I have seen... way more reactors react to this movie than I feel proud admitting. Yours is one of the most, if not the most, endearing I've had the privilege of seeing. Many others do a great job of "performanc-izing" their reaction, which isn't a terrible thing as we're all here to watch something entertaining, right? That said, maybe it's the editing choices or the timing of those edits, but your appreciation for the material really outshone the vast majority of the ones I've watched. I wish you the best experience with the following two movies in the trilogy. IF ANYONE SPOILS ANYTHING FOR HER, I WILL FIND YOU! Let her enjoy these incredible pieces of cinema the way you once did!
The story behind Galadriels gift to Gimli is so much deeper then you know. When Galadriel lived in the undying lands of Valinor on the western continent of Aman 8000 years ago her uncle Feanor, the greatest craftsmen in history who made the 3 sillmarils asked her 3 times for a strand of her hair to use in his crafting and 3 times she said no because she saw that the request came from greed and not love. Then Gimli ask her for the same thing 8000 years later she asks him what he would do with such a gift and Gimli says that he would incase it in unbreakable crystal and keep it as an eternal keepsake of his house as a symbol of the eternal friendship between the people of the woods and the people of the mountains. When Galadriel hears this she is so moved that she gives him 3 strands, 1 for every strand that was denied to Feanor.
Merely asking for the strand would have been seen by many elves as an insult worthy of killing Gimli on the spot. But Galadriel took no offense. Instead, she honored him and his sincerity, in giving more than he asked. She declared that his wealth would overflow, and yet never hold power over him. Thus he was, forevermore, Gimli Elf-Friend.
I always though she said nah because she was creeper out her uncle was asking for her hair lmao perfectly legit reason to say no and straight dip out to the mortal lands
Your observations are priceless. There's a lot of things you instantly understood that many don't necessarily get at first watch, like how the ring's powers work for example. Truly incredible. Also, you said Saruman's voice was "soothing". And right there you peered into his actual powers, and the movies successfully conveyed them. His words are exactly supposed to be soothing and highly convincing to the point where you could more feel them throughout your body than hear his words.
SoFie: "Why are they all crying? I don't understand how they all care for Frodo after such a short amount of time..." Also SoFie: _cries at every character death._
"Beautiful language" J.R.R. Tolkien was actually a professor of language at Leeds University at Oxford. He said the inspiration for LOTR was "primarily linguistic".
Any other writer would come up with a story idea first, then flesh out the details, such as making up new languages, afterward. Tolkien was a lover of linguistics all his life, and first started making up new languages, not just gibberish sounds, but huge vocabularies and concrete rules of syntax, conjugation, etc., and even extensive cultural histories that could spawn such languages, when he was a child. Then, in adulthood, he started coming up with stories specifically as a way to put all that fantasy linguistics, and linguistic fantasy, to good use.
He actually created languages, then a world for these languages to be spoken in, then stories to happen within this world. Most writers do things the other way around.
One of the best reactions to date -- insightful and observant, but completely in the emotional moment. And your exasperation with poor Pippin was palpable through the screen. I look forward to your reaction to The Two Towers.
24:59 - Sofie "Is he seriously moping the floor with Gandalf *anticlockwise*" LOL As if it were bad enough to be moping the floor with him, but anti-clockwise??? You're a gem, Sofie. A true gem! ❤
Little bit of a lore dump: The Ring doesn’t actually make someone invisible; it takes them out of the physical world into the spiritual world, and people in the physical world can’t see them. That’s why Frodo sees the Nazguls’ true forms, and why they can see him. When Frodo sees Arwen glowing with light, he’s seeing her spirit. I’m leaving out a ton of detail from the Silmarillion, but Sauron conned Celebrimbor and his people into creating 16 rings of power (the Seven and the Nine). Sauron left to go forge the one ring, and Celebrimbor forged the three elven rings. Since Sauron wasn’t directly involved in their creation, the Three aren’t corrupted by him. However, since Celebrimbor created them with Sauron’s magic/technology, if Sauron wears the one ring, the bearers of the three are in danger from him. The elven rings are used for protection, preservation, and healing.
I am glad you recognize Boromir isn't evil. Boromir is very strong, proud, just and selfless, with a huge heart. He doesn't lust for power, he's not greedy, but he is desperate to protect his people (he mentions in this movie he only wants the power to save his people; he tells us of his nightmare of his great city falling to the enemy). Boromir only wants to do good. This unfortunately made it easier for the Ring to manipulate and corrupt him. One of the reasons the Ring doesn't seem to corrupt Frodo as much is that Hobbits by nature are weak, humble and contempt. They don't lust for power, they're by nature not greedy, all they want is peace and quiet. The Ring tries to manipulate them by giving visions of grandeur, of fame, wealth and power - but that doesn't appeal as much to Hobbits. Ironically, the stronger, braver and prouder you are, the easier it is for the Ring to grab hold of you. Boromir, as a great lord among Men, has a great responsibility to his people, and feels a great need to keep them safe, which is very easy for the Ring to play upon. That is a feeling a Hobbit has never felt, they mostly just wants to be left alone.
Gondor also borders Mordor, and they constantly have to fight the orcs back. They are basically constantly staring at potential destruction. Boromir feels a lot of responsibility to keep Gondor from being wiped off of Middle Earth.
@@joshuawiedenbeck6944 Yes, and the hobbits are far, far away from all that, living in peace and tranquility. It's easier, in a way, for them to remain pure and free from the desire for power/strength that can corrupt others. (Maybe that's part of why Aragorn could resist, too - he never wanted power.)
There's actually more to it than that. When Boromir acknowledges Aragorn as "my king" it's a major moment of redemption. In the book, he has been strongly denying his right to the throne and refusing to acknowledge his claim ever since the council of Elrond. When he accepts it in his final moments it's much more meaningful than treating it more like a throwaway line of dialogue without context in the film. He repeatedly refused Strider's claim because he thought some ranger from the north who's been hiding in the wilderness wasn't going to do much to save the city of Gondor. Just one man without an army or allies. He believed that the stewards of Gondor were better suited, knowing the situation and all the relevant facts, to lead it's people.
@@raphaelperry8159 There was definitely context in the movie, I got it my first time I watched it -- and i was super young. Also, Sofie acknowledged it at the end of the movie, too. It was there, and that line definitely not a throwaway.
@@raphaelperry8159 Good comment but Boromir had already established that he was not going to accept Aragorn at the Council of Elrond. "Gondor has no king, Gondor needs no king"
I'm never disappointed in watching reaction videos to these movies, because the movies are that good. Your reaction so far is one of the best. I appreciate your actually pausing to comment here and there so you didn't miss more while talking, that made a big difference. I also felt it when you realized Gandalf was gone. The flow of that moment was masterful...you get almost relief from Gandalf's win, you get the shock, you get Frodo's "NO!" that cuts to the bone, and the music as they escape outside...it's always a tear jerker. And after years of seeing the movie, you start seeing how it hits each character. Pippin is destroyed because his accident started things to that end, Merry is upset trying to calm Pippin (as he is like the big brother figure all their lives), Legolas just saw the death of a literal angel figure known well to elves, Gimli also with some self blame as he suggested taking that path and led them into the tomb area where things started. Lastly, you see Aragorn who is also hurting but has begun to take his leadership role by getting them moving from danger, just as Gandalf right before instructed him to do ("Lead them on, Aragorn").
It doesn't go into it much in the films, but in the books Gandalf and Aragorn are very close friends. Viggo showed that shock of loss in Aragorn's face before leaving the bridge behind, knowing he now has to carry the heavy mantle of leadership of the Fellowship in his friend's place. You might even think that Gandalf thrust it upon Aragorn purposefully, to help nudge him in the right direction, even in the face of death. That's a true friend.
This reaction was a real treat. Respectful, fully engaged, intelligent and clearly enjoying your first experience of Middle Earth. Definitely earned a sub.
Best review I've seen, and I have watched many. It is so refreshing to witness someone who respectfully pays attention and lets the movie take centre stage. You picked up on so much of what is a very complicated story line. Your insights rarely missed the mark and you were not afraid to express your emotions. Looking forward to the next two installments.
If with the first movie, you were able to feel so many sensations, prepare to feel a tidal wave of feelings with the next two. the best trilogy I have ever seen, and the best adapted to film
One of two places I've ever wanted to visit. First was Japan, and I was there last year and going next year again. Maybe in a few years I can swing by and marvel at your country.
@@dereknolin5986 Torres del Payne in Chilean Patagonia is prettier IMHO :P The world is full of beautiful scenaries, but often in remote places. New Zeland is ironically the total opposite: its the remote place, full of beautiful scenaries nearby.
Wow, you really grasped quickly how the ring would wield its power when a more powerful person, like the Maiar wizard Gandalf is and that less ambitious people like Bilbo and Frodo isn't affected as much... your explanation was spot on!
All these positive comments are well-deserved. Sofie is very in tune with this great work of art. I'm looking forward to the rest of this high-quality reaction.
Shot in New Zealand. LOTR was first published in 1954-1955. The Hobbit was first published in 1937. Mostly not CGI. My favorite novel and favorite movie. In the movies, much is left out; the novel tells a richer story. Looking forward to this! Thanks!!!!! EDIT: Tolkien was a linguist and a professor at Oxford. He invented languages as a hobby. After he developed the Elvish language, he decided to write a story using the language.
@@Swedissausage The trilogy just released in 4k Extended Editions this year. I'm told it's the closest we'll get to see the films for the first time again, simply because they have never looked so good!
„This feels like real fantasy“ well it indeed is real fantasy-it is the essence of it. Tolkien created a world so detailed and alive that it feels like stepping into a true, timeless realm of magic and wonder ✨
Tolkien is the grandfather of high fantasy, also known as epic fantasy. Sword & Sorcery fantasy came earlier, with Conan, and whimsical fantasy even earlier with stories like The Wizard of Oz and Alice In Wonderland...but most people today consider high fantasy the benchmark fantasy in the world, thanks to Tolkien's dedication to a deeply compelling story. He made fantasy legitimate to millions of people who used to consider fantasy only for children, or a minor niche genre.
@rikk319 The Fellowship of the Ring was published in 1954, the year before Conan the Barbarian. The Hobbit was published in 1937. Dorothy flew off to Oz in 1900 and Alice went to Wonderland in 1865, however.
Hope you see this... As someone who has read these books at least a dozen times throughout my life and watched the movies even more, I've often wished I could experience this world for the first time again. Watching someone else go through these emotions feels like a piece of that wish being granted. Now I understand why channels like this are so popular. This was wonderful, and I can't wait for you to experience the rest. Thank you for sharing this journey.
OMG!!! ... Sophie, Sophie, Sophie ... you cannot imagine how THRILLED I was to find you reacting to Lord of the Rings! One of my absolute favourite reactors, watching my absolute favourite movies! My joy is boundless! And of course, as expected, your reaction was perfection! You picked up everything so brilliantly, even some subtle elements and lore that most people miss, or only spot on later re-watches. Your appreciation, your engagement, your understanding, your emotional involvement ... all of it was wonderful. Can't wait for parts 2 and 3 🥰
You, lady are hella quick witted. One does not easily understand the plot like you do, and you have my admiration. Thanks for this reaction, I just witnessed a person watching this masterpiece with actually working braincells, diving into the story instantly. Also i heckin love that you pause to comment or process what has happened in the last period. Best ever I've ever seen, seriously! Just amazing, thank you
I actually went back and re-watched Sofie's reaction when Strider's face was first revealed ... that "Ooh!" was priceless! (And I couldn't help thinking ... wait for the double doors at Edoras ... and the leap from the boat ... 🥰😍🤩)
Yes, Galadriel was one of the elves in the opening scene who received one of the Three Rings. She was also the narrator. And she is Arwen's grandmother on her mother's side. And Arwen and Aragorn happen to be first cousins on her father Elrond's side, although many generations of men removed from one another (up or down an ancestry tree).
The greatest movie trilogy of all time, IMO. I’m thrilled that you’re taking this journey. As always, you’re so insightful on a first watch. I’m so impressed that you understood Boromir’s story right away. He was truly a great warrior and leader of his people, noble, faithful, and had fought for so long for his people. He just couldn’t fight the One Ring’s influence, mainly because his need and fear for his people weighed so heavily on him. Others will do a better job than I can explaining the lovely little bit about Galadriel’s gift to Gimli. It’s *very* significant, and touching. Can’t wait for Two Towers!!!
From the epic prologue of the Ring's history to Bilbo's line : "But where our hearts truly lie is in peace, and quiet, and good tilled earth, for all Hobbits share a love of things that grow." It's just such a perfect set up for what this trilogy is.
Literally 1 min into the video and you already earned a like and comment from me (I was already subscribed lol) when you said you are watching the Extended Edition. You listened to your fans
I’ve seen countless reactions of this Trilogy and this might be the best I’ve seen. Your ability in one watch to understand so much and not talking over serious parts is unparalleled. Just watching your emotions with no words spoken, we were crying along with you. I am so impressed and can’t wait for the next two parts.
I've been in many many fandoms in my now 40+ life but nothing will ever come close to experiencing the craze for these films as a young student in the early 2000s. The amount of times I've seen them with my friends in the cinema. And then the extended versions on DVDs. The fun I've had online. All the silly collectables and gadgets I've accumulated and kept. My dad used to read me The Hobbit when I was a kid and taught me to love fantasy and sci-fi. The sentimental value Tolkien holds for me cannot be expressed in words. And I'm still hoping to do a big trip to New Zealand one day.
The closest from my experience is Harry Potter. I lived on campus in 2000 working in the library at school and when I tell you the demand for those books were bonkers. It actually made me hate the series before the movies were even made. From other universities requesting them to the demand and talk on campus, which only elevated once the movies came out. Luckily for me, my brother had the Fellowship and the 2nd Harry Potter films on DVD and wouldn't let me watch Fellowship until I watched Harry Potter....became hooked on both, buying the books and standing day 1 for each following movie of both and the last couple Harry Potter books. Both are epic.
My sixth grade teacher read us the Hobbit a chapter at a time as a Friday afternoon treat. I nagged mom into buying it for me and picked up LOTR at the same time. It took me a couple false starts to get to Bree, but then I finished the whole trilogy in less than a week. I spent the next thirty years hoping for a decent adaptation. Jackson and everyone involved blew past “decent” straight to breath-taking. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve re-read and re-watched LOTR.
I've watched nearly two dozen reactions to this movie, and I believe this is the best yet! Your understanding and appreciation of the story and characters, especially as a 'newbie', is both remarkable and touching. Reactions like this help me relive this amazing story again and again. I was brought to tears many times during your reaction. Thanks...and looking forward to your continued journey.
Yeah, that bit never got explained in the movie really. Everyone is so shocked how much Bilbo has aged because you would think its just like..a year or so he left the Shire
@@mattiaswibom4788probably because the Bilbo aging so rapidly is more easily self-explanatory due to him no longer being in the vicinity of the Ring. And his absence was explained in the movie pretty clearly, he was looking for Gollum for answers but never found him
Notice how Boromir seemed to have taken a sort of fatherly liking to Merry and Pippin. He was the one to teach them swordplay, and protecting them gave him the strength to fight through not one, not two, but THREE Uruk-hai arrows.
Tell me that it shows that the crew that made these films were absolute fans of the books. Every shot, every sound, every word is perfect. We've been enthralled by these movies for over 20 years now. Truly EPIC. Welcome to them m'am. One of the best reactions I've watched of this masterpiece. Good job m'am. :)
Also an actor like Christopher Lee who knew Tolkien personally would never have signed off on being part of as project that was dishonest to the heart of Tolkiens work.
Boromir is by far one of my favorite characters. You can see how much he struggles with the ring. He knows that he must aid the fellowship, but he also desires to use its power to help his own people. As a Christian, I completely understand how he feels when it comes to temptation. That sigh he gives when they have reached the shore is how it often is when we are tempted to do something wrong, there is the pause and the deep breath in recognizing that this battle is a battle between wills inside you for dominance. Great reaction!
Little bit of trivia, The head of the wizard order, Christopher Lee, used to read Lord of the Rings books all the time. He also was the only member of the production who actually meet Tolkien in life.
What a wonderful reaction! Got to feel those emotions all over again through you. You caught all of the little, but relevant details and really got drawn in to the world like so many of us longtime LOTR fans did the first time we saw it. Was a joy to see again. I remember seeing these films in theaters and just falling in love with Tolkien's world. You're right about the lore being so rich and deep. There is so much that still couldn't be fit into a movie, but I feel like these extended versions do as good a job as is possible to do. The team who made this, from the costumes, set design, direction, cinematography, etc., all approached this with great care and reverence to Tolkien's legacy and wishes, and it really shows through. These films really are a rare piece of work, and it's why all other works that are based on Tolkien since don't even come close, and why they will still be a relevant benchmark for adaptation, and filmmaking in general, for many more years to come. I highly recommend checking out the hours and hours of behind-the-scenes content. Hard to believe it, but in this case, it's just as interesting as the films themselves. Truly a labor of love from all involved, and everything melded together with the common goal of bringing this story to life. The crew even became like family, much like the fellowship. Can't wait for the rest! I predict many more feels. 😋
Have only watched up to 25.06 so far, I'm loving your reaction and you really made me laugh with the comment about Saruman mopping the floor with Gandalf *anticlockwise* , as though the direction of the spin was the greatest part of the disrespect! Edited: And now I've reached the end of your reaction… Well done! I shouldn't be surprised that you picked up so many of the subtleties throughout. And you are probably the only reactor I've seen who - though unfamiliar with the story - yet didn't complain and say you were surprised by the apparent abruptness of the ending. As you seem to have worked out, although the films (and the book too) are often referred to as a trilogy, it is really one big story, and so of course the story doesn't end here with the end of the first film - you seemed to understand that and also to recognise that there is nevertheless a very palpable ending of a sort at this point, as the fellowship breaks apart and the surviving members of the group prepare to set off on separate paths. Tolkien divided his story into six 'books' in fact, which he wanted to have published in one large volume, but the publishers instead issued it in three volumes each containing two parts ('books'). The first book gets them to Rivendell, the second book covers the forming of the Fellowship, follows their journey and ends with a final chapter 'The Breaking of the Fellowship'. This film ends at the same point; in general it follows the structure of Tolkien's story pretty closely (though it misses out quite a lot especially of their earlier adventures on the way to Rivendell, to the regret of many book-lovers) and does a great job with showing us the peoples and locations of Middle Earth - with beautiful New Zealand landscapes and a great deal of practical effects and lovingly detailed props, and very little CGI. I"m sure others have already said this in the comments, but if you continue to love these films as much as you've loved the first one, you will definitely enjoy digging into the extensive amount of 'making of' documentaries. In all there are more than 12 hours of documentary for the 3 films, plus commentaries (I whiled away a week when I had flu once, watching all of it, drowsily!). I don't know how much is available to view on UA-cam; they are to be found certainly in the extended DVD editions.
WOW!!! Probably the most authentic reaction I've seen and I've seen many. I'm from the UK 64yrs young and read the books more than once lol . I never thought they would bring the books to the big screen and when they did ......well you can imagine. I have to say the GANDALF "FLY YOU FOOLS" LOOK ON YOUR FACE WAS UNMATCHED. One of the best reactions I've seen can't wait for the next.
But don't claim it.Its still meant to be Britain. I know what u mean.But some people will read that & think Tolkien is a Kiwi & His books are a Kiwi mythology.
23:12 funny you say that, in the books saruman's voice is described as being so smooth and pleasant to listen to that it's almost supernaturally enchanting to listen to him speak. It wasn't included in the movies bc it's kinda difficult to depict that on screen obviously, but it's a neat detail i always loved
Each moment that we saw you react, was exactly what the movie intended to elicit in the viewer. This is the reaction of someone who truly understands the story and the meaning of the journey itself. Well done! It's only just beginning.
One of the best reactions I've ever seen of this movie. You really understand a lot of things on the first try. I was introduced to Middle Earth with the animated Hobbit movie in 1977, shown on broadcast TV, when I was 6. I immediately got the book, and then the rest of the books soon afterwards. As it said, the orcs were elves that were captured by Sauron's old master, and long ages of torture and darkness changed them. In the movie, Saruman seems to be pulling out of muddy holes in the ground, but in the books it's strongly suggested that Saruman was throwing human women into orc dens to be raped and impregnated, so that they give birth to taller, stronger, meaner orcs that have a much higher tolerance for daylight.
Very impressed with how quick and easy you’ve grasped the concepts of the movie. The little subtleties and nuances. Especially the Aragorn storyline. He was raised by the elves hence the respect and his knowledge of their language/way of life.
The voice-over opening of FOTR is the best info dump in cinematic history. They covered thousands of years of history in minutes while completely capturing the audience's attention.
This movie is still to this day, my most memorable theater experience. With a group a friends, mainly from high school (though we were already in College), we decided to go on the Saturday evening, it was 2 days before Christmas, and that day, it rained like hell during the afternoon. The night fell, and the rain turned to snow. Even worse, a layer of ice formed on the streets, beneath the snow. We should have gone to the theater in cars, but it was just too slippery to risk it. We left the car at the nearest tramway station and barely managed to made it before the screening. Some of my friends that had read the books were really hyped.. I was mitigated as I didn't knew nothing about it. But almost as soon as the movie started, I was totally dragged in. Of course, it was the theatrical release, but it still was 3 hrs long, and I knew that beforehand. When the ending credits appeared, I was puzzled. I could have sworn we were only half way through the 3hrs it was supposed to last. I looked at my cell phone, and it was actually almost midnight. I just couldn't believed it. The thing is, in our city, the public transportation stops at midnight... And we missed the last tramway to go back.. So we actually just walked the 5 kilometers (around 3,1 miles) to get back to the cars. In 5cm (1,5 inches) of snow. We talked about the movie all the way back. It was just great.
Hey Sofie, I just finished your GoT playlist not two weeks ago, and I absolutely loved it! You are a briliant reactioner, insigteful, and passionate and interested in the lore and all the details, I love that. So imagine my delight when I saw the notification that you were going into one of my absolute favourite movies of all time. ☺☺ Lord of the Rings is just peak everything! The Lore, the fantasy, the acting, the music, the setpieces. True masterpiece of cinema magic, almost no CGI (unlike its prequel, the Hobbit, which is unversaly thought of as being a bit ... problematic, to say the least). But I know you will enjoy and love it, so buckle up, its gona be wonderful ride! P:S: Truly love how insightful you are, like when you picked up on Lady Galadriel being one of the original Elven ringbearers from the Prologue. Also, yes, Elves are immortal but they can still die due to grief or violence, and normaly live for thousands of years, Galadriel being one of the eldest still living in Middle Earth. As for Lord Elrond, he has in fact raised Aragorn in Rivendell, and helped the line of Islidur survuve through all the centureis, but living 3000 years means he saw many betrayals and failiures of human kind, which is why he is so jaded and comes of as bitter towards mortal men. And our favourite Ned Stark, or should I say Boromir, is a such brilliant character. He is true, and noble, and even empathical, which can be seen with his interactions with the young Hobbits. But he is a soldier who has seen so many battles, and so many of his men die, his motivation is ultimately good, but it leaves him open for the corruption of the Ring. He sees it as a weapon to help his people. And his relationship with Aragorn is just brilliantly written. It starts with animosity and distrust, as Bormirs ancestors have been the guardians and stewards of the throne of Gondor for centuries, Kings in all but name, and now this obscure and mysterious Ranger comes from the shadows to claim the throne. Boromir is shocked, and threatened. But they end up being real brothers in arms by the end. That MY CAPTAIN MY KING death scene never fails to bring a tear to my eye. 😭
I would HIGHLY recommend you check out the Fellowship of the Cast mini-documentary. It's so wholesome (the cast became like family during filming) and gives you another level of appreciation for how much effort went into making this trilogy
Oh boy, i am always so excited when my favorite reactors react to LotR 😍 The amount of work and love the whole team put into this movie, from Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh to the people who made the chainmails by hand or built each requisite in different sizes multiple times, the costumes, the lore, the shots, the soundtrack, the little use of CGI and only to support the practical effects, not replacing them, the fact that you actually can learn elvish, the love and friendship between the fellowship and Sam and Frodo in particular and men being portrayed as capable of having and showing emotions and being empathetic ... I could write a whole essay about this epic masterpiece ❤ I am glad you are on this journey now! There will be even more goosebumps in part 2 and 3 😁 Great reaction! (Edit: Grammar)
I think you're my favorite reactor. Some reactors quickly understand and make interesting comments on what they're watching while others react more emotionally. You're one of the few who does both.
The crazy thing is the sequels don’t let up. They’re just as incredible and magical as this one, even more so in many fans’ opinion. Very few movie franchises have managed this.
one of the things I never saw many people comment on was how much Boromir looked after Merry & Pippin. Teaching them how to fight, through the mountain and even through the forest. It was like he knew everyone would protect Frodo but someone needed to protect them like a big brother.
Also Viggo actually hit that knife out of the air for real as the real knife was meant to have been CGI in after but the stunt man lost grip due to his gloves. The sword master who trained them all said that Viggo was an exceptional natural swordsman.
1:22:55 That was an actual prop knife thrown at Viggo, Aragon's actor and he instinctively hit it with his sword. Boromir was an easy prey for the ring because his city would be the first victim of Mordor and all the responsibility to save his city is on his shoulders. Saruman was played by Count Dooku.
I have been a fan of your other videos for a while now and was totally tickled to see that you are taking a crack at Lotr. I'm only part way through, but you do not disappoint. You beam in just the right places - a bit of dialogue here, a performance there, and appropriate admiration for the exquisite art direction. I hope that you continue with the other installments and enjoy them, and allow us to hang on for the ride. Best. Mike.
You seem to really be getting everything out of this film that us lifelong fans hold to this day. It's lovely to see that this film can still enchant newcomers like yourself with it's endearing thematic and character sentiments along with the epic worldbuilding that was so meticulously and earnestly crafted.
what a reaction..... you approached it "blind" and showed a remarkable grasp of such a complex and deep story.. I thoroughly enjoyed your genuinely heartfelt reactions, and it was easy to see just how much you enjoyed and became immersed in the world of Tolkien...... thank you for such a brilliant reaction, and without offering up a spoiler, I can tell you that the following movies in the trilogy, actually succeeded in surpassing each other..... You will be blown away by the next two, I promise!!
As someone who watched these movies as a kid, as they were released, and had them shape the person I was growing up, it always makes me happy to see someone discover these films for the first time and be just as moved as an adult as I was when I was a kid. I hope you enjoy your time with the Fellowship! I look forward to joining you on your journey. Bring tissues.
When I first read The Fellowship of the Ring in the early 80s as a kid, I actually put the book down after Gandalf's fall against the Balrog and couldn't keep reading for about a week. I was so bummed out.
@@swordmonkey6635 I have read the books the first time around 1980, so i knew what was happening next. But today we have of course these "no spoiler" guys and they would never read a book because they don't want to get those evil spoilers and rather wait for a year. But yeah, in the end this was more a joke that better fits for new original TV shows that are not based on books. While on the other hand, maybe 90% are also based on books and Game of Thrones was maybe one of the very few where you couldn't spoil yourself anymore at the end, because George R.R. Martin will maybe never even finish the story.
The perfect word to describe the LOTR movies is just like you said, "beautiful". I never get tired of them and I always cry out of joy and sadness, but it's really rare to see someone getting fully blind into the middle earth, yet you spotted so many things on your first watch. What I liked the most about this reaction was how much you appreciated the music and the way you described it "out of this world" and the movie feeling like truly fantasy, it's exactly how I've always felt ever since I was a kid, the music and world elevates the story to a point that even 20 years later, it still holds up as one of the best pieces of cinema in history.
When this movie was released, totally blew my mind after watching it in the cinema. Later on, for Christmas, my family gave me the OST CD-ROM. It was magic.
Oh my gods I love this finally a reaction without dumb assumptions but entertaining and performed by actually bright, insightful and enthusiastic person. Thank you for this, I want more!
Definitely pay lots of attention to the music. This score has a ton of leitmotifs. Some of the popular favorites are the themes for The Fellowship, Rohan Fanfare, Realm of Gondor, Nature's Reclamation, White Rider, etc... Though I highly suggest to finish watching the films first before looking these up to avoid spoilers.
Your reaction is among the best, maybe the best, I've seen and I've seen most of them. Love that you pay attention and don't talk over it all. Because you pay attention, you get things that many miss. Can't wait for the next one and the wonders you have yet to see!
The elves respected Strider (Aragorn) because he was raised in Rivendell and was a Dunedain (Ranger) that patrolled the wilds with Elrond's sons and other elves. They know he's brave and a good person.
While in the movie he may have denied his heritage and tried to pass it off, in both the book and films he and his people have protected the borders of the Shire for decades on Gandalf's directions, keeping the hobbits safe, but also cluelessly innocent of the danger that others put themselves into for their benefit.
these movies are so special its almost a miracle they got made they wont ever be topped and we wont get movies like these again the stars really aligned to produce them
Man, you are absolutely brilliant. ❤ I only saw you for the first time during the reaction to this film. And it took less than 10 minutes to give you a subscription. Great reaction and edit. I hope the next two movies will be soon. I'm really looking forward to seeing you. Thank you❤
Several have already commented this, but I wanted to add that I'm impressed how much you were able to get on the first viewing, without having read the books. One additional thought: Gandalf isn't just "a wizard," he's essentially an angelic being sent to Middle Earth to help guide the free peoples against the evil of Sauron. So through him, the Ring would wield incredible power. You definitely nailed it that the Ring is more dangerous in the hands of more powerful beings. The Ring imposes it's will on the bearer, so when Frodo starts handling it, it's not because he wants to. The Ring is overcoming his willpower and directing him to do it, in an effort to be discovered by agents of Sauron. "...and not because he's handsome." But it doesn't hurt, amirite? 😉 On not being able to keep up with the lore, understand Middle Earth is probably the most well documented fantasy setting ever created. Prof. Tolkien wrote an amazing amount of backstory covering thousands of years and invented several languages for his setting. I've read and re-read the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogy many times and I still find something new I hadn't picked up on each time.
37:10 Arwen's "light" Short answer: He's seeing her soul. Long answer (I'm gonna throw a lot of names around): Eru Ilúvatar is the supreme diety (God) of the universe. He created the Ainur (sing. Ainu), who are basically angels. The more powerful Ainur are the Valar (sing. Vala) and the less powerful are the Maiar (sing. Maia). The Ainur assisted Eru Ilúvatar in singing a cosmic song that created the universe. The Elves call this song the Ainulindalë. - In this universe is the world named Arda. - The film takes place on the continent of Middle-Earth. - To the west, across the sea, is the continent of Aman. In Aman is Valinor, the home of the Ainur (angels) who came to Arda. During the Ainulindalë, Eru Ilúvatar created the Elves and Men. However, he kept them asleep until it was time for them to appear in Middle-Earth. Eru Ilúvatar woke the Elves first. They were invited to come to Valinor and stay with the Ainur (angels). Some of the Elves went, others did not. I'm skipping a lot of details here, but essentially the Elves who did travel to Valinor were changed. They gained greater beauty and wisdom. This change was called the "Light of the Eldar". Arwen was never in Valinor. However, her father (Elrond) was born there. Arwen's mother (Celebrían) was never in Valinor, but her parents (Galadriel and Celeborn) were. Men, hobbits, dwarves, etc. were unable to see the Light of the Eldar. However, Frodo was dying from the Morgul blade, which allowed him to see Arwen's light. Here are a few other tidbits that the film doesn't really explain: - The wizards (Gandalf, Saruman, Radagast, Alatar and Pallando) were all Maiar (the lower ranks of angels) who had been sent to Middle-Earth in the form of elderly men. Their powers were GREATLY reduced in this form. - Sauron is a Maia. Sauron was the lieutenant of the BIG BAD Morgoth. Morgoth was a Vala (upper rank of angel). Although Sauron's power was diminished because he put much of it into the Ring of Power, his power had not been nerfed the way Gandalf and Saruman's had. - The balrog in Moria is also a Maia. If Gandalf had not been nerfed when he was sent to Middle-Earth, he likely would have one-shot that sucker.
By far the best reaction I've seen to The Fellowship of the Ring. I can't wait for you to take the ride of a lifetime in the next two movies. There is no dropoff. There is no letup. Things just keep getting better.
One of the best reactions out there! You have easily grasped key elements of the story and seem already very invested in the story. Some answers to your insightful remarks and questions: 1) Bilbo could use the ring without being spotted by Sauron, contrary to Frodo, because in Bilbo's time Sauron did not recover enough yet to be able to command his troops or the Nazgul. In Frodo's time, Sauron has mostly recovered and has returned to his fortress of Barad-Dûr (in the movie, he is just an eye, but in the books, he has a physical form) ; 2) Aragorn knows about the ring because he has met with Gandalf after the wizard realized that Bilbo's ring was the One (we learn that from the books). They were already friends then. He then goes to Bree in order to help Frodo. Which was most needed, since Gandalf is captured and the Nazgul are on the Hobbits' trail ; 3) Elves (some on them) know about Aragorn's lineage because he has been raised by Elrond in Rivendell. At that time, most of the people don't know what happened to Isildur's descendants. Elrond, who is wise and very old (more than 6000 years old !), knows about it and reveals it to Aragorn when he reaches 20. It was (and still is) important to keep his identity secret until the right moment, so that the enemy has no clue about the possibility for men to unite behind a rightful leader.
I've often wondered why it's said the ring didn't expect to be picked up by Bilbo. After 500 years it would seem the ring would take the first ride out of that cave and deal with the results later.
@@terrylandess6072 In Tolkien's world, will and destiny are very subtlely interwoven. The Ring has kind of a "will" but at the same time, as Gandalf says to Frodo : "There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides that of evil. Bilbo was meant to find the Ring, in which case you were also meant to have it. And that is an encouraging thought." So forces of good (Iluvatar and/or the Valar) are active (event though in a much less spectacular way than evil) and can influence the unfolding of events with small touches. Besides, Bilbo and Frodo, while chosen by "fate", remain free of their choices, as much as any other character.
@1) Frodo can use the ring without being spotted by Sauron though. He does so multiple times. The ring is not some sort of magical GPS tracker with a wireless connection to Sauron that broadcasts the position of its bearer 24/7 to Sauron. The ring is NOT a smartphone.
Also @3) Aragorn has ties to Imladris and to Lothlorien. That still does not really explain why Legolas would be knowledgable about Aragorn. In the book this remark is made by Elrond, and in a different setting (after Boromir presents the dream and Aragorn displays Narsil). In the movies this line goes to Legolas, most likely to give him (as one of the main characters) more screen time.
I can't tell you how much I loved this reaction. I must have needed a cry tonight because I was in tears from beginning to end. It was very cathartic. But also I just have to tell you what a great reactor you are. This is the first video of yours I have seen. You wore your emotions on your sleeve and every observation you made was on point. I think that contributed a lot to how emotional I was throughout. This was the closest I've come for a long time to experiencing this movie again for the first time. This was wonderful. Thank you
J R R Tolkien himself would love you for how much you love the Elvish language, especially considering it (Elvish) came first. And that isn't an exaggeration. Tolkien wasn't a writer by profession He was a Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, and a lover of linguistics. He invented the two Elvish languages (Quenya and Sindarin), and also devised an entire world and its mythology and history as a background to them. And that history and mythology ultimately evolved into... The Lord of the Rings (and The Hobbit). So... no Elvish, no Middle Earth, no Lord of the Rings. Awesome, eh?
And, lets not forget, Dwarvish, Numenorean, the "common tongue", Rohirrim, Dunlendish (both of those are derived from the common), and Black Speech. There are probably a couple of Elvish dialects in there too. The lore and languages are DEEP.
@@garymcallister4128 Exactly. I liked that hobbitish and Rohirric are so similar that Merry and Theoden could chat about it. They never got their chance to talk about it for hours, but that's the bittersweetness that is so powerful in Lord of the Rings.
Yours is by far the most perceptive and insightful reaction-watch of the movie, that I have seen (and I've seen quite a lot), you are spotting many connections and subtexts that remain elusive for the vast majority of people even after multiple watches. Keep it up and I hope you continue with the other two :)
That moment, when Bilbo drops the ring on the floor, is the greatest-most example of supreme willpower in Middle Earth that humbles even the mightiest of the Valar. Adversity can be handled by warriors and statesmen and nobles, dealing with that mentally is simple enough; even a farm boy from nowhere can do it and have, but to truly test someone's character? Give them power, let them hold immortality and the fate of all the world within the palm of their hand. Bilbo had that, for years he held it masterfully and responsibly then was able to let go of it, to entrust it to another and go off for his last but greatest adventure of life; using wit and words and wisdom with no small amount of charm to save and change the lives of those in need on his final journey to Rivendell.
I'm only 20 minutes in and this is already one of my very favorite reactions to this trilogy. Your delight at this world is positively infectious and it's so clear that you just *get* it. Can't wait for the next one!
To my knowledge the only major CGI was the balrog (or at least it was only used on a small handful of creatures) - nearly EVERYTHING in this film is practical!! The behind the scenes footage is genuinely fascinating to watch and I highly recommend it!
As often as possible they used in-camera tricks of perspective to make the hobbit actors look hobbit-sized, but sometimes they had to rely on CGI to shrink the actors down, or to paste those actors' faces on their diminutive stand-ins.
What an amazing reaction! My guilty pleasure is watching people enjoy Lord of the Rings for the first time - you have a great attention and appreciation for every detail. I'm looking forward to your next videos!
If you want you can check out The UNCUT Reaction to both Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers on Patreon: www.patreon.com/SoFieReacts
Sophie i know im spamming, but would u ever consider watching Merlin? since u loved lotr and once upon a time, also charmed, i think youll love this one too. its a fantasy show about merlin and arthur. very wholesome but has its own dark moments
Interestingly, the CGI was used quite sparingly. Most of what you see are in-camera tricks and models.
@@ezrealxshsh5460 Oh yes!!! Merlin is a wonderful series, and Sophie would absolutely LOVE it!
@@valbonney2575 yes, its so crazy shes reacting to these old tv shows, and not merlin!
@@ezrealxshsh5460 Well, there is a lot to go through - hopefully she will get around to it one day 😉
It's so refreshing to see someone who goes totally blind and spoilerfree into these movies and also is capable to understand the characters and the plot by taking it really in.That was a fun watch,looking forward to the next one soon!
SoFie has been at the top of my favorite reactors for quite awhile now. She rarely gets confused. She pays attention & understands what the filmmakers are trying to accomplish, so she’s great at picking up on non-verbal hints & facial reactions. It’s always a pleasure watching a reaction from her.
I agree completely. This is the primary reason why SoFie is one of my very favorite UA-camrs - she's smart and perceptive as hell...and she pays very close attention.
Agree. This is my first time watching this reactor. And, it is refreshing to watch someone really smart watching this movie.
lol yes she really did such a quick and good job at analyzing certain things that there were times I was questioning if she had already seen it or been exposed to the source material lol
Agreed. Seen so many reactors just completely miss entire sections to misunderstanding and she just latched on. Another fan is born and it does my old heart good to see younger folks join us on our journey.
I have seen... way more reactors react to this movie than I feel proud admitting. Yours is one of the most, if not the most, endearing I've had the privilege of seeing. Many others do a great job of "performanc-izing" their reaction, which isn't a terrible thing as we're all here to watch something entertaining, right? That said, maybe it's the editing choices or the timing of those edits, but your appreciation for the material really outshone the vast majority of the ones I've watched. I wish you the best experience with the following two movies in the trilogy.
IF ANYONE SPOILS ANYTHING FOR HER, I WILL FIND YOU! Let her enjoy these incredible pieces of cinema the way you once did!
I understand completely what you mean 😊
Put beautifully 🙌🏽
beautifully said, i feel the same way about this reaction. So great to see, especially as a huge fan of the books and trilogy.
I whole heartedly agree with you!
yes sir x
The story behind Galadriels gift to Gimli is so much deeper then you know. When Galadriel lived in the undying lands of Valinor on the western continent of Aman 8000 years ago her uncle Feanor, the greatest craftsmen in history who made the 3 sillmarils asked her 3 times for a strand of her hair to use in his crafting and 3 times she said no because she saw that the request came from greed and not love. Then Gimli ask her for the same thing 8000 years later she asks him what he would do with such a gift and Gimli says that he would incase it in unbreakable crystal and keep it as an eternal keepsake of his house as a symbol of the eternal friendship between the people of the woods and the people of the mountains. When Galadriel hears this she is so moved that she gives him 3 strands, 1 for every strand that was denied to Feanor.
Incredible. Thank you for that.
@Vegeta900X: very well written. I hope Miss SoFie will read your beautiful comment.
I have read many many explaining this but Yours My brother is the Best answer, you are a gentleman and a schoolar.
Merely asking for the strand would have been seen by many elves as an insult worthy of killing Gimli on the spot. But Galadriel took no offense. Instead, she honored him and his sincerity, in giving more than he asked. She declared that his wealth would overflow, and yet never hold power over him. Thus he was, forevermore, Gimli Elf-Friend.
I always though she said nah because she was creeper out her uncle was asking for her hair lmao perfectly legit reason to say no and straight dip out to the mortal lands
Your observations are priceless. There's a lot of things you instantly understood that many don't necessarily get at first watch, like how the ring's powers work for example. Truly incredible. Also, you said Saruman's voice was "soothing". And right there you peered into his actual powers, and the movies successfully conveyed them. His words are exactly supposed to be soothing and highly convincing to the point where you could more feel them throughout your body than hear his words.
Finally someone laughed at Bilbo's joke at his party. So many reactors just stare vacantly at that one.
Just like most of the Party in the scene. Lol
His joke is an admission of his self awareness. Amazingly put.
Was it a joke though?
SoFie is simply superior to the others. She has an ear for dialogue. Most other creators just watch the screen and don’t listen
More than half of us half like this joke less than half of the others 😂
SoFie: "Why are they all crying? I don't understand how they all care for Frodo after such a short amount of time..."
Also SoFie: _cries at every character death._
It does seem to be a natural reaction that genuinely good people would be pained by a true innocent suffering.
@@eXpriest Yes. It's empathy, which all good people should have, and one way to reveal the goodness in someone.
"Beautiful language" J.R.R. Tolkien was actually a professor of language at Leeds University at Oxford. He said the inspiration for LOTR was "primarily linguistic".
He fully developed multiple languages. You can legitimately learn elvish if you want to.
“Leeds university at Oxford”? 🧐
@langdalepaul *Exeter college at Oxford.
Any other writer would come up with a story idea first, then flesh out the details, such as making up new languages, afterward. Tolkien was a lover of linguistics all his life, and first started making up new languages, not just gibberish sounds, but huge vocabularies and concrete rules of syntax, conjugation, etc., and even extensive cultural histories that could spawn such languages, when he was a child. Then, in adulthood, he started coming up with stories specifically as a way to put all that fantasy linguistics, and linguistic fantasy, to good use.
He actually created languages, then a world for these languages to be spoken in, then stories to happen within this world. Most writers do things the other way around.
One of the best reactions to date -- insightful and observant, but completely in the emotional moment. And your exasperation with poor Pippin was palpable through the screen.
I look forward to your reaction to The Two Towers.
I mean, she isn't wrong in being frustrated with Pippin. His character arc, like many other characters in these films, is incredible.
i randomly decided to watch this react and i was very surprised at how good of a reactor she is.
OMG you are so spot on so far and you seem to miss almost nothing. It's awesome! You are going to have a blast with these movies.
24:59 - Sofie "Is he seriously moping the floor with Gandalf *anticlockwise*" LOL As if it were bad enough to be moping the floor with him, but anti-clockwise??? You're a gem, Sofie. A true gem! ❤
Well, if it had been clockwise, maybe we could let that slide. But counter-clock is just rude.
He is trying to undo Gandalf!
Would it be clockwise if they had filmed in the Northern hemisphere?
Little bit of a lore dump:
The Ring doesn’t actually make someone invisible; it takes them out of the physical world into the spiritual world, and people in the physical world can’t see them. That’s why Frodo sees the Nazguls’ true forms, and why they can see him. When Frodo sees Arwen glowing with light, he’s seeing her spirit.
I’m leaving out a ton of detail from the Silmarillion, but Sauron conned Celebrimbor and his people into creating 16 rings of power (the Seven and the Nine). Sauron left to go forge the one ring, and Celebrimbor forged the three elven rings. Since Sauron wasn’t directly involved in their creation, the Three aren’t corrupted by him. However, since Celebrimbor created them with Sauron’s magic/technology, if Sauron wears the one ring, the bearers of the three are in danger from him. The elven rings are used for protection, preservation, and healing.
I am glad you recognize Boromir isn't evil. Boromir is very strong, proud, just and selfless, with a huge heart. He doesn't lust for power, he's not greedy, but he is desperate to protect his people (he mentions in this movie he only wants the power to save his people; he tells us of his nightmare of his great city falling to the enemy). Boromir only wants to do good. This unfortunately made it easier for the Ring to manipulate and corrupt him.
One of the reasons the Ring doesn't seem to corrupt Frodo as much is that Hobbits by nature are weak, humble and contempt. They don't lust for power, they're by nature not greedy, all they want is peace and quiet. The Ring tries to manipulate them by giving visions of grandeur, of fame, wealth and power - but that doesn't appeal as much to Hobbits.
Ironically, the stronger, braver and prouder you are, the easier it is for the Ring to grab hold of you. Boromir, as a great lord among Men, has a great responsibility to his people, and feels a great need to keep them safe, which is very easy for the Ring to play upon. That is a feeling a Hobbit has never felt, they mostly just wants to be left alone.
Gondor also borders Mordor, and they constantly have to fight the orcs back. They are basically constantly staring at potential destruction. Boromir feels a lot of responsibility to keep Gondor from being wiped off of Middle Earth.
@@joshuawiedenbeck6944 Yes, and the hobbits are far, far away from all that, living in peace and tranquility. It's easier, in a way, for them to remain pure and free from the desire for power/strength that can corrupt others. (Maybe that's part of why Aragorn could resist, too - he never wanted power.)
There's actually more to it than that. When Boromir acknowledges Aragorn as "my king" it's a major moment of redemption. In the book, he has been strongly denying his right to the throne and refusing to acknowledge his claim ever since the council of Elrond. When he accepts it in his final moments it's much more meaningful than treating it more like a throwaway line of dialogue without context in the film.
He repeatedly refused Strider's claim because he thought some ranger from the north who's been hiding in the wilderness wasn't going to do much to save the city of Gondor. Just one man without an army or allies. He believed that the stewards of Gondor were better suited, knowing the situation and all the relevant facts, to lead it's people.
@@raphaelperry8159 There was definitely context in the movie, I got it my first time I watched it -- and i was super young. Also, Sofie acknowledged it at the end of the movie, too. It was there, and that line definitely not a throwaway.
@@raphaelperry8159 Good comment but Boromir had already established that he was not going to accept Aragorn at the Council of Elrond. "Gondor has no king, Gondor needs no king"
I'm never disappointed in watching reaction videos to these movies, because the movies are that good. Your reaction so far is one of the best. I appreciate your actually pausing to comment here and there so you didn't miss more while talking, that made a big difference. I also felt it when you realized Gandalf was gone. The flow of that moment was masterful...you get almost relief from Gandalf's win, you get the shock, you get Frodo's "NO!" that cuts to the bone, and the music as they escape outside...it's always a tear jerker. And after years of seeing the movie, you start seeing how it hits each character. Pippin is destroyed because his accident started things to that end, Merry is upset trying to calm Pippin (as he is like the big brother figure all their lives), Legolas just saw the death of a literal angel figure known well to elves, Gimli also with some self blame as he suggested taking that path and led them into the tomb area where things started. Lastly, you see Aragorn who is also hurting but has begun to take his leadership role by getting them moving from danger, just as Gandalf right before instructed him to do ("Lead them on, Aragorn").
And then Frodo's heartbreaking expression...
It doesn't go into it much in the films, but in the books Gandalf and Aragorn are very close friends. Viggo showed that shock of loss in Aragorn's face before leaving the bridge behind, knowing he now has to carry the heavy mantle of leadership of the Fellowship in his friend's place. You might even think that Gandalf thrust it upon Aragorn purposefully, to help nudge him in the right direction, even in the face of death. That's a true friend.
This reaction was a real treat. Respectful, fully engaged, intelligent and clearly enjoying your first experience of Middle Earth. Definitely earned a sub.
Best review I've seen, and I have watched many. It is so refreshing to witness someone who respectfully pays attention and lets the movie take centre stage. You picked up on so much of what is a very complicated story line. Your insights rarely missed the mark and you were not afraid to express your emotions. Looking forward to the next two installments.
If with the first movie, you were able to feel so many sensations, prepare to feel a tidal wave of feelings with the next two. the best trilogy I have ever seen, and the best adapted to film
Many manly tears were shed and many more will follow.
i rewatch the trilogy every yeary since the movies came out.
This is art.
Absolutely no cgi landscapes this is my beautiful country of New Zealand
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@@jollyroger8025 I've been to Lauterbrunnen, and it really might just be the most beautiful place I've ever visited! The valley of 72 waterfalls!
One of two places I've ever wanted to visit. First was Japan, and I was there last year and going next year again.
Maybe in a few years I can swing by and marvel at your country.
@@dereknolin5986 Torres del Payne in Chilean Patagonia is prettier IMHO :P
The world is full of beautiful scenaries, but often in remote places. New Zeland is ironically the total opposite: its the remote place, full of beautiful scenaries nearby.
Except for mordor, they filmed those bits on location in detroit.
Wow, you really grasped quickly how the ring would wield its power when a more powerful person, like the Maiar wizard Gandalf is and that less ambitious people like Bilbo and Frodo isn't affected as much... your explanation was spot on!
This, exactly. Most reactors don't pick up on Tolkien's themes nearly so easily.
Some don't get this even after watching all three movies. You not only got it, but got it VERY fast.
All these positive comments are well-deserved. Sofie is very in tune with this great work of art. I'm looking forward to the rest of this high-quality reaction.
Shot in New Zealand. LOTR was first published in 1954-1955. The Hobbit was first published in 1937. Mostly not CGI. My favorite novel and favorite movie. In the movies, much is left out; the novel tells a richer story. Looking forward to this! Thanks!!!!! EDIT: Tolkien was a linguist and a professor at Oxford. He invented languages as a hobby. After he developed the Elvish language, he decided to write a story using the language.
I envy you SoFie, getting to watch this epic experience for the first time. I can’t wait to go on this journey with you!
I was just about to write the same. It's such a profound story that really stays with you.
I wish I could wipe the movies from my memory so I could experience them again for the first time.
@@Swedissausage The trilogy just released in 4k Extended Editions this year. I'm told it's the closest we'll get to see the films for the first time again, simply because they have never looked so good!
It's kind of interesting that she doesn't seem to know the memes, that is, Boromir, one does not simply walk into Mordor, and many others.
1:26:46 Notice that Aragorn put on Boromir's bracers [arm guards]. He wears them in Boromir's honor throughout the rest of the films.
I've been watching these movies since they were released in theaters and I never noticed that. Thank you!!
Wow. Awesome detail.
„This feels like real fantasy“ well it indeed is real fantasy-it is the essence of it. Tolkien created a world so detailed and alive that it feels like stepping into a true, timeless realm of magic and wonder ✨
Tolkien is the grandfather of high fantasy, also known as epic fantasy. Sword & Sorcery fantasy came earlier, with Conan, and whimsical fantasy even earlier with stories like The Wizard of Oz and Alice In Wonderland...but most people today consider high fantasy the benchmark fantasy in the world, thanks to Tolkien's dedication to a deeply compelling story. He made fantasy legitimate to millions of people who used to consider fantasy only for children, or a minor niche genre.
@rikk319 The Fellowship of the Ring was published in 1954, the year before Conan the Barbarian. The Hobbit was published in 1937.
Dorothy flew off to Oz in 1900 and Alice went to Wonderland in 1865, however.
Why do you use the apostrophes like ,,this" and not "this"
what country are you from
Hope you see this...
As someone who has read these books at least a dozen times throughout my life and watched the movies even more, I've often wished I could experience this world for the first time again. Watching someone else go through these emotions feels like a piece of that wish being granted.
Now I understand why channels like this are so popular. This was wonderful, and I can't wait for you to experience the rest. Thank you for sharing this journey.
OMG!!! ... Sophie, Sophie, Sophie ... you cannot imagine how THRILLED I was to find you reacting to Lord of the Rings! One of my absolute favourite reactors, watching my absolute favourite movies! My joy is boundless!
And of course, as expected, your reaction was perfection! You picked up everything so brilliantly, even some subtle elements and lore that most people miss, or only spot on later re-watches. Your appreciation, your engagement, your understanding, your emotional involvement ... all of it was wonderful. Can't wait for parts 2 and 3 🥰
You, lady are hella quick witted. One does not easily understand the plot like you do, and you have my admiration. Thanks for this reaction, I just witnessed a person watching this masterpiece with actually working braincells, diving into the story instantly.
Also i heckin love that you pause to comment or process what has happened in the last period. Best ever I've ever seen, seriously!
Just amazing, thank you
"He's handsome." Yes. Yes, he is.
I actually went back and re-watched Sofie's reaction when Strider's face was first revealed ... that "Ooh!" was priceless!
(And I couldn't help thinking ... wait for the double doors at Edoras ... and the leap from the boat ... 🥰😍🤩)
Indeed he is.
@@valbonney2575 I am a straight guy, and I love how I know exactly which scenes you are talking about.
Eh, well, Viggo is a demi-God, anyways.
Why objectify men?
@@mibuspirit976 I’m also a straight male but his introduction had me thinking that as well
Yes, Galadriel was one of the elves in the opening scene who received one of the Three Rings. She was also the narrator.
And she is Arwen's grandmother on her mother's side.
And Arwen and Aragorn happen to be first cousins on her father Elrond's side, although many generations of men removed from one another (up or down an ancestry tree).
The greatest movie trilogy of all time, IMO. I’m thrilled that you’re taking this journey. As always, you’re so insightful on a first watch. I’m so impressed that you understood Boromir’s story right away. He was truly a great warrior and leader of his people, noble, faithful, and had fought for so long for his people. He just couldn’t fight the One Ring’s influence, mainly because his need and fear for his people weighed so heavily on him.
Others will do a better job than I can explaining the lovely little bit about Galadriel’s gift to Gimli. It’s *very* significant, and touching.
Can’t wait for Two Towers!!!
From the epic prologue of the Ring's history to Bilbo's line : "But where our hearts truly lie is in peace, and quiet, and good tilled earth, for all Hobbits share a love of things that grow."
It's just such a perfect set up for what this trilogy is.
Literally 1 min into the video and you already earned a like and comment from me (I was already subscribed lol) when you said you are watching the Extended Edition. You listened to your fans
I’ve seen countless reactions of this Trilogy and this might be the best I’ve seen. Your ability in one watch to understand so much and not talking over serious parts is unparalleled. Just watching your emotions with no words spoken, we were crying along with you. I am so impressed and can’t wait for the next two parts.
I've been in many many fandoms in my now 40+ life but nothing will ever come close to experiencing the craze for these films as a young student in the early 2000s. The amount of times I've seen them with my friends in the cinema. And then the extended versions on DVDs. The fun I've had online. All the silly collectables and gadgets I've accumulated and kept.
My dad used to read me The Hobbit when I was a kid and taught me to love fantasy and sci-fi. The sentimental value Tolkien holds for me cannot be expressed in words. And I'm still hoping to do a big trip to New Zealand one day.
The closest from my experience is Harry Potter. I lived on campus in 2000 working in the library at school and when I tell you the demand for those books were bonkers. It actually made me hate the series before the movies were even made. From other universities requesting them to the demand and talk on campus, which only elevated once the movies came out.
Luckily for me, my brother had the Fellowship and the 2nd Harry Potter films on DVD and wouldn't let me watch Fellowship until I watched Harry Potter....became hooked on both, buying the books and standing day 1 for each following movie of both and the last couple Harry Potter books. Both are epic.
My sixth grade teacher read us the Hobbit a chapter at a time as a Friday afternoon treat. I nagged mom into buying it for me and picked up LOTR at the same time. It took me a couple false starts to get to Bree, but then I finished the whole trilogy in less than a week. I spent the next thirty years hoping for a decent adaptation. Jackson and everyone involved blew past “decent” straight to breath-taking. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve re-read and re-watched LOTR.
The old guy that open the gate for Frodo to the Brii is Lord Walder Frey from Game of Throne
Oh goody. She gets to watch Eddard Stark die all over again.
😂😂 Sean Bean is so good at dying
@@amberlynYT he's too good at dying. That's why they keep having him do it. 😂
If you want a series where he survives, check out Sharpe.
@@Nichole-1989Unfortunately, he will no longer be taking roles like that from what I've heard because of that reputation.
It's so often a spoiler of what character will die when Sean Bean is in the cast 😅
I've watched nearly two dozen reactions to this movie, and I believe this is the best yet! Your understanding and appreciation of the story and characters, especially as a 'newbie', is both remarkable and touching. Reactions like this help me relive this amazing story again and again. I was brought to tears many times during your reaction. Thanks...and looking forward to your continued journey.
"You will watch over him won't u gandalf?" "As often as I can" *leaves for 17 years*
He had to run to the store for some longbottom leaf...
Yeah, that bit never got explained in the movie really. Everyone is so shocked how much Bilbo has aged because you would think its just like..a year or so he left the Shire
@@mattiaswibom4788probably because the Bilbo aging so rapidly is more easily self-explanatory due to him no longer being in the vicinity of the Ring.
And his absence was explained in the movie pretty clearly, he was looking for Gollum for answers but never found him
I mean, when you've lived on Middle-Earth for 2000 years, 17 goes by in a blink lol
Well, he never said all the time, he said when he could. He did exactly what he said he would.
Notice how Boromir seemed to have taken a sort of fatherly liking to Merry and Pippin. He was the one to teach them swordplay, and protecting them gave him the strength to fight through not one, not two, but THREE Uruk-hai arrows.
Tell me that it shows that the crew that made these films were absolute fans of the books. Every shot, every sound, every word is perfect. We've been enthralled by these movies for over 20 years now. Truly EPIC. Welcome to them m'am. One of the best reactions I've watched of this masterpiece. Good job m'am. :)
Also an actor like Christopher Lee who knew Tolkien personally would never have signed off on being part of as project that was dishonest to the heart of Tolkiens work.
Boromir is by far one of my favorite characters. You can see how much he struggles with the ring. He knows that he must aid the fellowship, but he also desires to use its power to help his own people. As a Christian, I completely understand how he feels when it comes to temptation. That sigh he gives when they have reached the shore is how it often is when we are tempted to do something wrong, there is the pause and the deep breath in recognizing that this battle is a battle between wills inside you for dominance.
Great reaction!
Little bit of trivia, The head of the wizard order, Christopher Lee, used to read Lord of the Rings books all the time. He also was the only member of the production who actually meet Tolkien in life.
He also played Saruman in space in Star Wars movies.
@Walden123 I also feel that he may have played a Drucula at some time, seeing as he was in SO many roles, he's played everything 😀
With what I've heard of Christopher Lee, Tolkien probably based Strider's fighting prowess on him.
Not to forgot, he was the one and only true Dracula .. at least for me.
Don’t forget, his cousin Sir Ian Flemming based his most popular and iconic character on him, in James Bond
What a wonderful reaction! Got to feel those emotions all over again through you. You caught all of the little, but relevant details and really got drawn in to the world like so many of us longtime LOTR fans did the first time we saw it. Was a joy to see again.
I remember seeing these films in theaters and just falling in love with Tolkien's world. You're right about the lore being so rich and deep. There is so much that still couldn't be fit into a movie, but I feel like these extended versions do as good a job as is possible to do. The team who made this, from the costumes, set design, direction, cinematography, etc., all approached this with great care and reverence to Tolkien's legacy and wishes, and it really shows through.
These films really are a rare piece of work, and it's why all other works that are based on Tolkien since don't even come close, and why they will still be a relevant benchmark for adaptation, and filmmaking in general, for many more years to come.
I highly recommend checking out the hours and hours of behind-the-scenes content. Hard to believe it, but in this case, it's just as interesting as the films themselves. Truly a labor of love from all involved, and everything melded together with the common goal of bringing this story to life. The crew even became like family, much like the fellowship.
Can't wait for the rest! I predict many more feels. 😋
Have only watched up to 25.06 so far, I'm loving your reaction and you really made me laugh with the comment about Saruman mopping the floor with Gandalf *anticlockwise* , as though the direction of the spin was the greatest part of the disrespect!
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And now I've reached the end of your reaction… Well done! I shouldn't be surprised that you picked up so many of the subtleties throughout. And you are probably the only reactor I've seen who - though unfamiliar with the story - yet didn't complain and say you were surprised by the apparent abruptness of the ending. As you seem to have worked out, although the films (and the book too) are often referred to as a trilogy, it is really one big story, and so of course the story doesn't end here with the end of the first film - you seemed to understand that and also to recognise that there is nevertheless a very palpable ending of a sort at this point, as the fellowship breaks apart and the surviving members of the group prepare to set off on separate paths.
Tolkien divided his story into six 'books' in fact, which he wanted to have published in one large volume, but the publishers instead issued it in three volumes each containing two parts ('books'). The first book gets them to Rivendell, the second book covers the forming of the Fellowship, follows their journey and ends with a final chapter 'The Breaking of the Fellowship'. This film ends at the same point; in general it follows the structure of Tolkien's story pretty closely (though it misses out quite a lot especially of their earlier adventures on the way to Rivendell, to the regret of many book-lovers) and does a great job with showing us the peoples and locations of Middle Earth - with beautiful New Zealand landscapes and a great deal of practical effects and lovingly detailed props, and very little CGI.
I"m sure others have already said this in the comments, but if you continue to love these films as much as you've loved the first one, you will definitely enjoy digging into the extensive amount of 'making of' documentaries. In all there are more than 12 hours of documentary for the 3 films, plus commentaries (I whiled away a week when I had flu once, watching all of it, drowsily!). I don't know how much is available to view on UA-cam; they are to be found certainly in the extended DVD editions.
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This was one of the best reactions, so genuine and you actually care about the characters and fandom!
40:46 "Why am I going to cry?" oh my sweet summer child...
WOW!!!
Probably the most authentic reaction I've seen and I've seen many. I'm from the UK 64yrs young and read the books more than once lol .
I never thought they would bring the books to the big screen and when they did ......well you can imagine. I have to say the GANDALF "FLY YOU FOOLS" LOOK ON YOUR FACE WAS UNMATCHED. One of the best reactions I've seen can't wait for the next.
Middle earth..also known as New Zealand. This film was a great boost for tourism into New Zealand.
But don't claim it.Its still meant to be Britain. I know what u mean.But some people will read that & think Tolkien is a Kiwi & His books are a Kiwi mythology.
23:12 funny you say that, in the books saruman's voice is described as being so smooth and pleasant to listen to that it's almost supernaturally enchanting to listen to him speak. It wasn't included in the movies bc it's kinda difficult to depict that on screen obviously, but it's a neat detail i always loved
The entire thing was shot in New Zealand, for 3 years straight. They filmed the entire trilogy at once. You can still visit the Shire in NZ 😊
Each moment that we saw you react, was exactly what the movie intended to elicit in the viewer.
This is the reaction of someone who truly understands the story and the meaning of the journey itself.
Well done!
It's only just beginning.
One of the best reactions I've ever seen of this movie. You really understand a lot of things on the first try.
I was introduced to Middle Earth with the animated Hobbit movie in 1977, shown on broadcast TV, when I was 6. I immediately got the book, and then the rest of the books soon afterwards.
As it said, the orcs were elves that were captured by Sauron's old master, and long ages of torture and darkness changed them. In the movie, Saruman seems to be pulling out of muddy holes in the ground, but in the books it's strongly suggested that Saruman was throwing human women into orc dens to be raped and impregnated, so that they give birth to taller, stronger, meaner orcs that have a much higher tolerance for daylight.
Very impressed with how quick and easy you’ve grasped the concepts of the movie. The little subtleties and nuances. Especially the Aragorn storyline.
He was raised by the elves hence the respect and his knowledge of their language/way of life.
I love how you went "Bob! From Stranger things!" when most everyone else who watched stranger things said "Sam! from LOTR!"
Plenty of us think about The Goonies, stand by us, and of course, Daniel Ruttiger from "Rudy"
I still expect the line from The Goonies "This is our time, down here" every time I see Sam in Moria.
The voice-over opening of FOTR is the best info dump in cinematic history. They covered thousands of years of history in minutes while completely capturing the audience's attention.
This movie is still to this day, my most memorable theater experience. With a group a friends, mainly from high school (though we were already in College), we decided to go on the Saturday evening, it was 2 days before Christmas, and that day, it rained like hell during the afternoon. The night fell, and the rain turned to snow. Even worse, a layer of ice formed on the streets, beneath the snow. We should have gone to the theater in cars, but it was just too slippery to risk it. We left the car at the nearest tramway station and barely managed to made it before the screening.
Some of my friends that had read the books were really hyped.. I was mitigated as I didn't knew nothing about it. But almost as soon as the movie started, I was totally dragged in.
Of course, it was the theatrical release, but it still was 3 hrs long, and I knew that beforehand. When the ending credits appeared, I was puzzled. I could have sworn we were only half way through the 3hrs it was supposed to last. I looked at my cell phone, and it was actually almost midnight. I just couldn't believed it.
The thing is, in our city, the public transportation stops at midnight... And we missed the last tramway to go back.. So we actually just walked the 5 kilometers (around 3,1 miles) to get back to the cars. In 5cm (1,5 inches) of snow. We talked about the movie all the way back. It was just great.
What a great memory! Thanks for sharing it!
Hey Sofie, I just finished your GoT playlist not two weeks ago, and I absolutely loved it! You are a briliant reactioner, insigteful, and passionate and interested in the lore and all the details, I love that. So imagine my delight when I saw the notification that you were going into one of my absolute favourite movies of all time. ☺☺
Lord of the Rings is just peak everything! The Lore, the fantasy, the acting, the music, the setpieces. True masterpiece of cinema magic, almost no CGI (unlike its prequel, the Hobbit, which is unversaly thought of as being a bit ... problematic, to say the least). But I know you will enjoy and love it, so buckle up, its gona be wonderful ride!
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Truly love how insightful you are, like when you picked up on Lady Galadriel being one of the original Elven ringbearers from the Prologue. Also, yes, Elves are immortal but they can still die due to grief or violence, and normaly live for thousands of years, Galadriel being one of the eldest still living in Middle Earth. As for Lord Elrond, he has in fact raised Aragorn in Rivendell, and helped the line of Islidur survuve through all the centureis, but living 3000 years means he saw many betrayals and failiures of human kind, which is why he is so jaded and comes of as bitter towards mortal men.
And our favourite Ned Stark, or should I say Boromir, is a such brilliant character. He is true, and noble, and even empathical, which can be seen with his interactions with the young Hobbits. But he is a soldier who has seen so many battles, and so many of his men die, his motivation is ultimately good, but it leaves him open for the corruption of the Ring. He sees it as a weapon to help his people. And his relationship with Aragorn is just brilliantly written. It starts with animosity and distrust, as Bormirs ancestors have been the guardians and stewards of the throne of Gondor for centuries, Kings in all but name, and now this obscure and mysterious Ranger comes from the shadows to claim the throne. Boromir is shocked, and threatened. But they end up being real brothers in arms by the end. That MY CAPTAIN MY KING death scene never fails to bring a tear to my eye. 😭
The man with the bow, just beautiful Orlando Bloom ❤
I would HIGHLY recommend you check out the Fellowship of the Cast mini-documentary. It's so wholesome (the cast became like family during filming) and gives you another level of appreciation for how much effort went into making this trilogy
Oh boy, i am always so excited when my favorite reactors react to LotR 😍 The amount of work and love the whole team put into this movie, from Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh to the people who made the chainmails by hand or built each requisite in different sizes multiple times, the costumes, the lore, the shots, the soundtrack, the little use of CGI and only to support the practical effects, not replacing them, the fact that you actually can learn elvish, the love and friendship between the fellowship and Sam and Frodo in particular and men being portrayed as capable of having and showing emotions and being empathetic ... I could write a whole essay about this epic masterpiece ❤ I am glad you are on this journey now! There will be even more goosebumps in part 2 and 3 😁 Great reaction! (Edit: Grammar)
I think you're my favorite reactor. Some reactors quickly understand and make interesting comments on what they're watching while others react more emotionally. You're one of the few who does both.
Dear SoFie, this might be the most beatiful reaction i have seen to this film. i am really looking forward to follow you on this journey. ❤
The crazy thing is the sequels don’t let up. They’re just as incredible and magical as this one, even more so in many fans’ opinion. Very few movie franchises have managed this.
one of the things I never saw many people comment on was how much Boromir looked after Merry & Pippin. Teaching them how to fight, through the mountain and even through the forest. It was like he knew everyone would protect Frodo but someone needed to protect them like a big brother.
Also Viggo actually hit that knife out of the air for real as the real knife was meant to have been CGI in after but the stunt man lost grip due to his gloves. The sword master who trained them all said that Viggo was an exceptional natural swordsman.
First time viewer here, loving the reaction, but your CORRECT reaction to Handsome Viggo as Strider earned you a new sub
1:22:55 That was an actual prop knife thrown at Viggo, Aragon's actor and he instinctively hit it with his sword.
Boromir was an easy prey for the ring because his city would be the first victim of Mordor and all the responsibility to save his city is on his shoulders.
Saruman was played by Count Dooku.
I would've said Count Dracula!
Sofie, how is it that you (almost) always understand what’s going on in these reactions so quickly, without any prior knowledge? It’s superhuman!
I have been a fan of your other videos for a while now and was totally tickled to see that you are taking a crack at Lotr. I'm only part way through, but you do not disappoint. You beam in just the right places - a bit of dialogue here, a performance there, and appropriate admiration for the exquisite art direction. I hope that you continue with the other installments and enjoy them, and allow us to hang on for the ride. Best. Mike.
I listen to this score on the reg, it truly is one of the greatest scores of all time. This is also the greatest fantasy movie ever put to film
What a nice surprise. You just made my day. Thanks for reacting to this.
You seem to really be getting everything out of this film that us lifelong fans hold to this day. It's lovely to see that this film can still enchant newcomers like yourself with it's endearing thematic and character sentiments along with the epic worldbuilding that was so meticulously and earnestly crafted.
glad you are watching the extended version of these movies. great triology and luving the reaction to this and lucifier.
what a reaction..... you approached it "blind" and showed a remarkable grasp of such a complex and deep story.. I thoroughly enjoyed your genuinely heartfelt reactions, and it was easy to see just how much you enjoyed and became immersed in the world of Tolkien...... thank you for such a brilliant reaction, and without offering up a spoiler, I can tell you that the following movies in the trilogy, actually succeeded in surpassing each other..... You will be blown away by the next two, I promise!!
I’m so glad you started these movies. I know you will enjoy them immensely. Also the extended edition was a great choice
As someone who watched these movies as a kid, as they were released, and had them shape the person I was growing up, it always makes me happy to see someone discover these films for the first time and be just as moved as an adult as I was when I was a kid. I hope you enjoy your time with the Fellowship! I look forward to joining you on your journey. Bring tissues.
When I first read The Fellowship of the Ring in the early 80s as a kid, I actually put the book down after Gandalf's fall against the Balrog and couldn't keep reading for about a week. I was so bummed out.
But at least you didn't had to wait for a year 😂🤣
@@beldin2987 The books and entire story were always available for fans in the early 2000s if they didn't want to wait for The Two Towers movie. 😛
@@swordmonkey6635 I have read the books the first time around 1980, so i knew what was happening next. But today we have of course these "no spoiler" guys and they would never read a book because they don't want to get those evil spoilers and rather wait for a year.
But yeah, in the end this was more a joke that better fits for new original TV shows that are not based on books. While on the other hand, maybe 90% are also based on books and Game of Thrones was maybe one of the very few where you couldn't spoil yourself anymore at the end, because George R.R. Martin will maybe never even finish the story.
The perfect word to describe the LOTR movies is just like you said, "beautiful". I never get tired of them and I always cry out of joy and sadness, but it's really rare to see someone getting fully blind into the middle earth, yet you spotted so many things on your first watch. What I liked the most about this reaction was how much you appreciated the music and the way you described it "out of this world" and the movie feeling like truly fantasy, it's exactly how I've always felt ever since I was a kid, the music and world elevates the story to a point that even 20 years later, it still holds up as one of the best pieces of cinema in history.
When this movie was released, totally blew my mind after watching it in the cinema. Later on, for Christmas, my family gave me the OST CD-ROM. It was magic.
Oh my gods I love this finally a reaction without dumb assumptions but entertaining and performed by actually bright, insightful and enthusiastic person. Thank you for this, I want more!
Definitely pay lots of attention to the music. This score has a ton of leitmotifs. Some of the popular favorites are the themes for The Fellowship, Rohan Fanfare, Realm of Gondor, Nature's Reclamation, White Rider, etc... Though I highly suggest to finish watching the films first before looking these up to avoid spoilers.
Your reaction is among the best, maybe the best, I've seen and I've seen most of them. Love that you pay attention and don't talk over it all. Because you pay attention, you get things that many miss. Can't wait for the next one and the wonders you have yet to see!
The elves respected Strider (Aragorn) because he was raised in Rivendell and was a Dunedain (Ranger) that patrolled the wilds with Elrond's sons and other elves. They know he's brave and a good person.
While in the movie he may have denied his heritage and tried to pass it off, in both the book and films he and his people have protected the borders of the Shire for decades on Gandalf's directions, keeping the hobbits safe, but also cluelessly innocent of the danger that others put themselves into for their benefit.
I adore watching people watch these movies for the first time. They hold such a special place in my heart.
You can visit Hobbiton in New Zealand were the movie was shot.
these movies are so special its almost a miracle they got made they wont ever be topped and we wont get movies like these again the stars really aligned to produce them
Man, you are absolutely brilliant. ❤
I only saw you for the first time during the reaction to this film.
And it took less than 10 minutes to give you a subscription.
Great reaction and edit.
I hope the next two movies will be soon.
I'm really looking forward to seeing you.
Thank you❤
Several have already commented this, but I wanted to add that I'm impressed how much you were able to get on the first viewing, without having read the books.
One additional thought: Gandalf isn't just "a wizard," he's essentially an angelic being sent to Middle Earth to help guide the free peoples against the evil of Sauron. So through him, the Ring would wield incredible power. You definitely nailed it that the Ring is more dangerous in the hands of more powerful beings.
The Ring imposes it's will on the bearer, so when Frodo starts handling it, it's not because he wants to. The Ring is overcoming his willpower and directing him to do it, in an effort to be discovered by agents of Sauron.
"...and not because he's handsome." But it doesn't hurt, amirite? 😉
On not being able to keep up with the lore, understand Middle Earth is probably the most well documented fantasy setting ever created. Prof. Tolkien wrote an amazing amount of backstory covering thousands of years and invented several languages for his setting. I've read and re-read the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogy many times and I still find something new I hadn't picked up on each time.
37:10 Arwen's "light"
Short answer: He's seeing her soul.
Long answer (I'm gonna throw a lot of names around):
Eru Ilúvatar is the supreme diety (God) of the universe.
He created the Ainur (sing. Ainu), who are basically angels. The more powerful Ainur are the Valar (sing. Vala) and the less powerful are the Maiar (sing. Maia).
The Ainur assisted Eru Ilúvatar in singing a cosmic song that created the universe. The Elves call this song the Ainulindalë.
- In this universe is the world named Arda.
- The film takes place on the continent of Middle-Earth.
- To the west, across the sea, is the continent of Aman. In Aman is Valinor, the home of the Ainur (angels) who came to Arda.
During the Ainulindalë, Eru Ilúvatar created the Elves and Men. However, he kept them asleep until it was time for them to appear in Middle-Earth.
Eru Ilúvatar woke the Elves first. They were invited to come to Valinor and stay with the Ainur (angels). Some of the Elves went, others did not.
I'm skipping a lot of details here, but essentially the Elves who did travel to Valinor were changed. They gained greater beauty and wisdom. This change was called the "Light of the Eldar".
Arwen was never in Valinor. However, her father (Elrond) was born there. Arwen's mother (Celebrían) was never in Valinor, but her parents (Galadriel and Celeborn) were.
Men, hobbits, dwarves, etc. were unable to see the Light of the Eldar. However, Frodo was dying from the Morgul blade, which allowed him to see Arwen's light.
Here are a few other tidbits that the film doesn't really explain:
- The wizards (Gandalf, Saruman, Radagast, Alatar and Pallando) were all Maiar (the lower ranks of angels) who had been sent to Middle-Earth in the form of elderly men. Their powers were GREATLY reduced in this form.
- Sauron is a Maia. Sauron was the lieutenant of the BIG BAD Morgoth. Morgoth was a Vala (upper rank of angel). Although Sauron's power was diminished because he put much of it into the Ring of Power, his power had not been nerfed the way Gandalf and Saruman's had.
- The balrog in Moria is also a Maia. If Gandalf had not been nerfed when he was sent to Middle-Earth, he likely would have one-shot that sucker.
By far the best reaction I've seen to The Fellowship of the Ring. I can't wait for you to take the ride of a lifetime in the next two movies. There is no dropoff. There is no letup. Things just keep getting better.
One of the best reactions out there! You have easily grasped key elements of the story and seem already very invested in the story. Some answers to your insightful remarks and questions:
1) Bilbo could use the ring without being spotted by Sauron, contrary to Frodo, because in Bilbo's time Sauron did not recover enough yet to be able to command his troops or the Nazgul. In Frodo's time, Sauron has mostly recovered and has returned to his fortress of Barad-Dûr (in the movie, he is just an eye, but in the books, he has a physical form) ;
2) Aragorn knows about the ring because he has met with Gandalf after the wizard realized that Bilbo's ring was the One (we learn that from the books). They were already friends then. He then goes to Bree in order to help Frodo. Which was most needed, since Gandalf is captured and the Nazgul are on the Hobbits' trail ;
3) Elves (some on them) know about Aragorn's lineage because he has been raised by Elrond in Rivendell. At that time, most of the people don't know what happened to Isildur's descendants. Elrond, who is wise and very old (more than 6000 years old !), knows about it and reveals it to Aragorn when he reaches 20. It was (and still is) important to keep his identity secret until the right moment, so that the enemy has no clue about the possibility for men to unite behind a rightful leader.
I've often wondered why it's said the ring didn't expect to be picked up by Bilbo. After 500 years it would seem the ring would take the first ride out of that cave and deal with the results later.
@@terrylandess6072 In Tolkien's world, will and destiny are very subtlely interwoven. The Ring has kind of a "will" but at the same time, as Gandalf says to Frodo : "There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides that of evil. Bilbo was meant to find the Ring, in which case you were also meant to have it. And that is an encouraging thought." So forces of good (Iluvatar and/or the Valar) are active (event though in a much less spectacular way than evil) and can influence the unfolding of events with small touches. Besides, Bilbo and Frodo, while chosen by "fate", remain free of their choices, as much as any other character.
@1) Frodo can use the ring without being spotted by Sauron though. He does so multiple times. The ring is not some sort of magical GPS tracker with a wireless connection to Sauron that broadcasts the position of its bearer 24/7 to Sauron. The ring is NOT a smartphone.
Also @3) Aragorn has ties to Imladris and to Lothlorien. That still does not really explain why Legolas would be knowledgable about Aragorn. In the book this remark is made by Elrond, and in a different setting (after Boromir presents the dream and Aragorn displays Narsil). In the movies this line goes to Legolas, most likely to give him (as one of the main characters) more screen time.
I can't tell you how much I loved this reaction. I must have needed a cry tonight because I was in tears from beginning to end. It was very cathartic. But also I just have to tell you what a great reactor you are. This is the first video of yours I have seen. You wore your emotions on your sleeve and every observation you made was on point. I think that contributed a lot to how emotional I was throughout. This was the closest I've come for a long time to experiencing this movie again for the first time. This was wonderful. Thank you
J R R Tolkien himself would love you for how much you love the Elvish language, especially considering it (Elvish) came first.
And that isn't an exaggeration. Tolkien wasn't a writer by profession He was a Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, and a lover of linguistics. He invented the two Elvish languages (Quenya and Sindarin), and also devised an entire world and its mythology and history as a background to them.
And that history and mythology ultimately evolved into... The Lord of the Rings (and The Hobbit).
So... no Elvish, no Middle Earth, no Lord of the Rings. Awesome, eh?
And there are linguistic university courses dedicated to those languages, they are so complex.
And, lets not forget, Dwarvish, Numenorean, the "common tongue", Rohirrim, Dunlendish (both of those are derived from the common), and Black Speech. There are probably a couple of Elvish dialects in there too. The lore and languages are DEEP.
@@garymcallister4128 What passes for the common tongue in Middle-Earth is simply Old English, according to Tolkien.
@@rikk319 You are correct, which is why Merry and Theoden can talk to each other. Merry even wrote a book about it.
@@garymcallister4128 Exactly. I liked that hobbitish and Rohirric are so similar that Merry and Theoden could chat about it. They never got their chance to talk about it for hours, but that's the bittersweetness that is so powerful in Lord of the Rings.
"Wiping the floor with Gandalf" 😂
Amazing film trilogy.
Yours is by far the most perceptive and insightful reaction-watch of the movie, that I have seen (and I've seen quite a lot), you are spotting many connections and subtexts that remain elusive for the vast majority of people even after multiple watches.
Keep it up and I hope you continue with the other two :)
That moment, when Bilbo drops the ring on the floor, is the greatest-most example of supreme willpower in Middle Earth that humbles even the mightiest of the Valar. Adversity can be handled by warriors and statesmen and nobles, dealing with that mentally is simple enough; even a farm boy from nowhere can do it and have, but to truly test someone's character? Give them power, let them hold immortality and the fate of all the world within the palm of their hand. Bilbo had that, for years he held it masterfully and responsibly then was able to let go of it, to entrust it to another and go off for his last but greatest adventure of life; using wit and words and wisdom with no small amount of charm to save and change the lives of those in need on his final journey to Rivendell.
I'm only 20 minutes in and this is already one of my very favorite reactions to this trilogy. Your delight at this world is positively infectious and it's so clear that you just *get* it. Can't wait for the next one!
To my knowledge the only major CGI was the balrog (or at least it was only used on a small handful of creatures) - nearly EVERYTHING in this film is practical!! The behind the scenes footage is genuinely fascinating to watch and I highly recommend it!
As often as possible they used in-camera tricks of perspective to make the hobbit actors look hobbit-sized, but sometimes they had to rely on CGI to shrink the actors down, or to paste those actors' faces on their diminutive stand-ins.
What an amazing reaction! My guilty pleasure is watching people enjoy Lord of the Rings for the first time - you have a great attention and appreciation for every detail. I'm looking forward to your next videos!