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Too bad his lifelong dream of playing one of Tolkien's characters never came to fruition. Of all the characters that he had played throughout his career, the closest character to that one was the Jabberwocky.
A tiny detail that I personally love that was glossed over: when the fellowship is grieving on the mountainside, you can see Legolas isn't grieving like the rest but looks visible confused and that's because the Istari are eons old, like the elves, and if Gandalf (an undying being sent by gods) can die then what does that mean about him. Essentially, he isn't grieving so much as going through an existential crisis.
Omg it didn’t register until I read this but you’re totally right! I always thought his reaction was a bit odd but didn’t put much thought to it. What a brilliant detail 🤯
i interpreted the scene a different way, that his reaction was more childlike, somehow. he has a similar expression seeing boromir die, so i thought it was him not being used to death, having a very kid-like sad reaction to the death of his friends
I took the scenes as him learning about grief since death isn't normal for elves, he played the part of concerned, confused, interested and a bit sympathetic all at once, at least that's what I got from it
I met Sean Aston not too long ago and he was the nicest guy in the world. He talked about how Samwise is still one of his all time favorite roles he played. He had such love and respect for Sam. Truly a remarkable guy
I think Sean really followed the book's interpretation of the love, respect, and admiration of Frodo as Sam's elder. Because Elijah looks like such a kid, he has a hard time of selling that Frodo is the older of the two. Maybe a more youthful old man like Toby Maguire would have worked better for this aspect.
@@pawacotengI think Elijah had a gorgeous ageless look to him in the films. Frodo is supposed to look ageless as the Ring stopped his aging when he first obtained it at age 33, equivalent to the human age of 18.
@@12classics39 Yes, but he couldn't quite sell having an old soul in a young man's body. Take my example for Maguire. Look at Cider House Rules again, you will see what I mean.
@@martinroner5688 lol yes - a great example is the helicopter story. Elijah, Dom, and Billy were all such daredevils asking the pilot to flip them and fly close to mountains and stuff, while Sean was freaking out like a scared parent and constantly double checking that the pilots knew what they were doing. LOL!
Tiny correction: Elrond’s wife actually did not die. She had been captured and tortured nearly to death by orcs before being rescued by her and Elrond’s twin sons, Elladan and Elrohir. She was healed in body, but she could not bear to be in Middle Earth anymore and had already left for Valinor. That’s one reason why Elrond will soon leave. He wants to rejoin his wife, but he knows he can’t leave until Sauron has been defeated.
@@DeepDiveNR next breakdown is "to find them".. and finally a last one.. " to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them"🤓... At 1:12:10... Anybody know what song he use as outro??.... sounds like something from the TH-cam Library 🤔
Wow, the fact that you noticed the 9 notes in Howard’s score that don’t resolve and continue like a ring. Awesome! That’s why you’re the best in the business! Thank you for all your time and the great content you always put out😃
9 is a holy number. It is the final number. 9 is God. All other numbers that follow it require another digit, and only represent values. If you combine and reduce any number after 9 you will see that the sequence of 1 to 9 is the only sequence and it repeats forever. 10 isnt a real number. Its just 1 and 0. Which amounts to 1. And so on and so on.
Great job on the breakdown! As many times as I’ve seen this movie, I learned things I didn’t know before. And I love how you highlighted the music! I’ve always noted that as Boromir was dying, he called Aragorn his brother, captain and king. Those words describe Aragorn’s roles in each of the trilogy. In the first movie, he was a brother, part of the fellowship. In the second movie he is the captain leading the defense of the people of Rohan. And in the third movie, Aragorn is the king. Looking forward to your breakdowns of the next two movies.
Agreed, easily the best TRILOGY of all time. (Sorry Star Wars OT, Cornetto Trilogy, Nolan Batman, and BTTF.) I don't think there has been a series where nearly every line is so iconic.
I agree, it's the best in the trilogy. Bringing me laughter, joy, sadness and hope. Especially everything in Moria... The dread of the Balrog, Gandalf falling, the fellowship mourning... And after that, Boromirs redemption and the scene with Sam and Frodo on the boat 😭 damn I love this movie.
Just spitballing from an old memory, but wasn't it due to the eagles both fearing the influence of the ring itself, as sapient beings should, and fellbeasts?
@@MajorJakasI remember “hearing” that somewhere, but thought it was also because it would negate the whole journey and ruin the story. I also remember that thorondor, lord of the eagles, didn’t mettle in affairs of man really, and only helped if asked by manwe or illuvitar.
Can’t believe it’s already been a year. Thank you for all the breakdowns and analysis. Congratulations on your coming arrival. I wish you the best of luck Señior Voss. The first days of fatherhood are the best and you will never forget the experience. The first time you lay eyes on your daughter will change your life forever.
This was my wife and I's first movie together as we were set up on a blind date. Love to see it brought into the deep dive. We still watch it every year to celebrate.
That's awesome, I got my ex to watch it regardless of her not caring, so I put it on anyways and she got caught up into it, and by 2towers she was invested (she grew up a Potter fan and never unfortunately never cared to try lotr)
My wife and I watch all three extended editions every holiday season. Boromir's death brings me to tears every time. Your closing words were beautiful here
Bill the Pony was not eaten. He managed to get back to Bree and was reunited with Sam there. Also, Celebrian did not die. She was ambushed by orcs on her way to Lothlorien and tortured. Elrond was able to heal her wonds but she never fully recovered (physically or spiritually). She returned to Valinor to live in peace. Gotta watch our man over at Nerd of the Rings
There are a few errors throughout when it comes to book material, another I noticed was saying Gandalf worked out the riddle on Moria's doors, when it was Merry.
Gandalf was also channeling the power of creation to make a declaration of fact a la "Let there be light". He wasn't telling the balrog that he wasn't going to pass, he was making a thing true by declaring it.
Great job Erik and team! I would have loved at 47:05 if you could highlight Ian McKellen's reaction shot to Frodo volunteering. Whether intentional or not, that one expression spoke volumes of emotions, some contradictory to each other. This is why it is worth it to cast true masters of the craft.
I love how subtle it is. He doesn't say a word, but he hears Frodo among all the arguing voices and you can see the pain in his eyes. Truly artistic filmmaking.
@@DeepDiveNR what @ridgefield said. I'm in no rush and understand Family ALWAYS comes first. 🙂 And congratulations on becoming a father! Many blessings and fun filled days to you and the family. 😄
thank you for doing this 👏 btw 52:32 Bill lives. He was release by the company before this part. They reunite in the 3rd book when they return to the Prancing Pony
I actually cried watching your breakdown. This story is my all time favorite above every other and you captured some of the absolute best parts and called out some really significant details so beautifully. Thank you new rockstars for taking the time and energy to give this story this attention. Love you guys so much.
Erik, you truly are a man after my own heart. Of course you are going to do the Extended Editions. Also, to me these are Christmas movies (yes, the score is in my holiday playlist), so perfect timing!
Watching this makes me want to rewatch all of the Lord of the Rings movies even though I've already watched all of them about 10 times since they all came out! Fantastic breakdown!
You have to watch it in chronological order. That means that you have to start with Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. 🤣 I dare you to do that and come back and let us know how that experience went. Good luck 👍
THANK YOU for this wonderful Unexpected Journey into my favourite films of all time!! It is a gift. One does not simply breakdown the theatricals either. You have my gratitude.
This is Jackson at his finest. The visuals are stellar and visceral....this was a complete movie experience. I must have seen this in several different cinema venues...and each time it was just so magical....thanks to all involved. Oddly enough...the most heart stopping for me.... was the narrow stairs in the caverns...with no handrails. That just impressed me the most...my fear of heights and those narrow stairs...just made my skin crawl. Thanks Peter!! LOVE,love,love....this overview. Thanks... again Erik!!
Tolkein’s work is just magnificent the attention to detail and the creativity are unmatched in literature in my opinion. Peter Jackson did an exceptional job of capturing as much as possible in his trilogy. Excellent breakdown of the movies and books.
I don't know about the movie, but in the book Celebrian was captured by orcs and then rescued (by her sons, i think). She was so troubled by her ordeal that she sailed to the West. Thank you for the great video
Erik, you are the best. I know you get a ton of appreciations for your astounding work, but I wanted to tell you that I'm suffering from a Major Depression and these Deep Dives analysis of yours is one of those few rare things that has a soothing effect on my mental condition. And I can't thank you enough for your efforts and the time you and your amazing team are spending for these videos. So I thank you from the bottom of my heart and keep doing the great job. Can't wait for the next two chapters. ❤❤❤❤
One of my favorite lines from the book after Bilbo's insult to the Hobbits at his party is "There was some scattered clapping, but most of them were trying to work it out and see if it came to a compliment."
Erik, thank you so much for this, and your channel in general. Nobody - _nobody_ - does these breakdowns as well, and as joyfully. In a platform deluged in "analyses", regurgitating whatever horseshit they were taught, or questionable info they found without doing due diligence in evaluating, to see someone cut *so* *damn* *deep* into artworks without simultaneously grinding an axe is a rare thing, and it is thoroughly appreciated. And for this FOTR breakdown, I particularly love your unpacking of the _music_ and the astonishing density of it. Thank you!
So awesome ...i know much of the lore, but the breakdowns on the songs, lyrics, and translations which i was unfamiliar with was worth the watch. Thank you.
The music of the trilogy is truly immense. I've been lucky enough to attend full live orchestral film showings of The Fellowship and The Two Towers at the Royal Albert Hall. The sheer amount of music that underpins nearly every single scene is just insane and best of all, we're booked in to see Return of The King next year.
24:27 - there exists (or once existed, unless it's still up) a video on TH-cam of the entire Fellowship movie, but every time Samwise takes an extra step further than he's ever set from the Shire, it replays this scene of him taking that extra step! T_T IT'S SO STUPIDLY HILARIOUS! T_T
Fun fact told during a LOTR tour in New Zealand: Peter Jackson secretly had the Argonath statues modeled after Viggo’s father and grandfather so they would look like Aragorn’s ancestors. Viggo apparently didn’t know until he saw them at the premier.
An hour and 12 minutes added to the best time I've spent on the site. Even though I'm going to listen to them all individually as they release, I hope you release a super cut of all 3 breakdowns in 1 video. Perfect for when I'm at work and just wanna listen to my man EA Voss all day long
Wow!! I absolutely loved every minute of this. I can’t wait for the next one. I love the way you breakdown every last piece and make us feel this movie in a completely different light.
Extremely excited for this breakdown as well as the other films in the trilogy! I truly appreciate the amazing work you do on these projects Erik (& co), making me enjoy the films even more! Thank you!
The best breakdowns you’ll ever do. Nothing will beat these lord of the rings breakdowns. I haven’t even watched it yet and I know this’ll be the best breakdown yet.
Wow. I’m so glad this channel is a thing, I mean I have dreamt of a breakdown of this movie as it was so good but some things were definitely a lil hard to understand. THIS CHANNEL NEEDS TO GROWWWWW
I love the breakdown! Fantastic job, something I’ve been waiting for to be put on TH-cam for a long time. Small correction that I didn’t see anyone else in the comments mention, (kudos to those who spotted the other ones), is regarding the Balrogs. Yes they were Maiar like Gandalf, but we’re not turned into Balrogs by Morgoth like how Morgoth turned elves into orcs. That was simply the form they took in their service to him. Also the fortress of Morgoth was not Udún but Utumno. The flame imperishable, only that which Eru Iluvatar himself possesses, is the only thing that can create, Morgoth can only manipulate and mock that which has been created in his jealousy for that power. Gandalf’s speech was more in mockery of the Balrog about how his kind is gone and he, the last, is about to die. How by leaving the service of Eru the Balrogs are gone but those who remain loyal, like Gandalf, endure.
There is a detail I love in how the 9 Wringwraiths are used to build the stakes and tension in The Fellowship movie. 1 nazgul on the road to make the hobbits afraid, joined by 2 others at the ferry crossing to make it clear that the danger is mounting. The 3 becomes 4 in Bree for the attack at the Inn, and 5 ringwraiths at Weathertop. Once the chase with arwen begins, then the full 9 burst out as the chase breaks into full speed, for maximum panic and peril. Just brilliant.
I just recently re-read the trilogy and am now watching the extended editions for the first time at a local movie theater. It’s been amazing. A lot of the changes in FOTR are justified and speed things up a lot. I’m also introducing a friend to the movies and although I love the extra tidbits, I honestly think the best way to introduce someone to the movies is by the theatrical versions.
I watched this when you first posted it, just came back after finishing the first book on audible. This is such an amazing breakdown! Got chills and teared up quite a few times ❤
I love ur fast talking dude. So many other dive channels feature 2 people joking and laughing and going back to the film periodically. I already watched the movies. I want someone spitting analysis and facts at me at warp speed. Bravo Sir
Fantastic breakdown, i eagerly await the next 2 and will probably watch them multiple times because of the exquisite attention to detail, im very grateful for your passion erik
I’m happy to see some older breakdowns I have to start a channel for film criticism coming up in a few months for university (digital cinematography bachelors student) and was debating on doing this with older films but didn’t know if anyone would have interest glad to see you making these on lord of the rings of all things!
Wonderful, wonderful! I was in tears again, recalling the joy of watching what I had read meshing perfectly with what I was seeing on the screen. Fantastic breakdown!
Good lord Eric, you are a master of your craft. You had be in tears by the end. Thank you, thank, thank you. Big love and deep respect for all your hard work. Fan for life.
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One Ring to Rule Them All, one ring to find them, one ring to bring them all and end the darkness bind them!
Could you quit it with the awful,and insulting accents? Please,and thank you.Its honestly disgusting.
1:01:26 That's not your mothah! That's a MAN, baby!!! 🤣🤣🤣
@@thesuperviewer3226 Yes.They are not reinforced,stainless steel toed shoes...
@@jeffdroog and you don't get it's joke ...
It’s so cool that Christopher Lee is the only person who actually met J. R. R. Tolkien. What an absolute amazing life that great man had.
Sir Lee is such a legend. His commanding deep voice fits perfectly the role of Saruman. Plus he was a war veteran. So much respect for him.
@@martinroner5688sir Lee is one of the few serious legends to have lived 🥲
Too bad his lifelong dream of playing one of Tolkien's characters never came to fruition. Of all the characters that he had played throughout his career, the closest character to that one was the Jabberwocky.
@@shawn092182 Saruman isn't one of Tolkiens characters then? 🤔
@@martinroner5688 Does Saruman resemble the jaberwocky?
A tiny detail that I personally love that was glossed over: when the fellowship is grieving on the mountainside, you can see Legolas isn't grieving like the rest but looks visible confused and that's because the Istari are eons old, like the elves, and if Gandalf (an undying being sent by gods) can die then what does that mean about him. Essentially, he isn't grieving so much as going through an existential crisis.
Omg it didn’t register until I read this but you’re totally right! I always thought his reaction was a bit odd but didn’t put much thought to it. What a brilliant detail 🤯
Interesting insightful point!
He’s also not used to death considering how long elves live so he has probably never mourned before
i interpreted the scene a different way, that his reaction was more childlike, somehow. he has a similar expression seeing boromir die, so i thought it was him not being used to death, having a very kid-like sad reaction to the death of his friends
I took the scenes as him learning about grief since death isn't normal for elves, he played the part of concerned, confused, interested and a bit sympathetic all at once, at least that's what I got from it
I met Sean Aston not too long ago and he was the nicest guy in the world. He talked about how Samwise is still one of his all time favorite roles he played. He had such love and respect for Sam. Truly a remarkable guy
I think Sean really followed the book's interpretation of the love, respect, and admiration of Frodo as Sam's elder. Because Elijah looks like such a kid, he has a hard time of selling that Frodo is the older of the two. Maybe a more youthful old man like Toby Maguire would have worked better for this aspect.
@@pawacotengI think Elijah had a gorgeous ageless look to him in the films. Frodo is supposed to look ageless as the Ring stopped his aging when he first obtained it at age 33, equivalent to the human age of 18.
@@12classics39 Yes, but he couldn't quite sell having an old soul in a young man's body. Take my example for Maguire. Look at Cider House Rules again, you will see what I mean.
All the actors said as much, Sean being such a nice dude. He was the "set mom" for the the main Hobbits 😂
@@martinroner5688 lol yes - a great example is the helicopter story. Elijah, Dom, and Billy were all such daredevils asking the pilot to flip them and fly close to mountains and stuff, while Sean was freaking out like a scared parent and constantly double checking that the pilots knew what they were doing. LOL!
"...side by side with a friend?"
"Aye, i could do that."
Brings tears to your eyes.
Tiny correction: Elrond’s wife actually did not die. She had been captured and tortured nearly to death by orcs before being rescued by her and Elrond’s twin sons, Elladan and Elrohir. She was healed in body, but she could not bear to be in Middle Earth anymore and had already left for Valinor. That’s one reason why Elrond will soon leave. He wants to rejoin his wife, but he knows he can’t leave until Sauron has been defeated.
Came to say the same thing.
Thank you! Plus, Bill was not eaten and it was Pippin that solved the riddle
Galadriel is also speaking Treebeard’s comments about the world changing, when she can “smell it on the air..”etc.
I had a similar thought, I just made this comment before he said that lol.
Beat me to it
One breakdown to rule them all! You just made my day, Erik! Thank you!
Thank you! Enjoy!
I second that
@@DeepDiveNRis this channel dead?
@@DeepDiveNR next breakdown is "to find them".. and finally a last one.. " to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them"🤓...
At 1:12:10... Anybody know what song he use as outro??.... sounds like something from the TH-cam Library 🤔
@@DeepDiveNR Hey Eric will you do the rest of the 2 films as well ?
19:35 Bilbo giving up the ring voluntarily is the single greatest act in the entire book.
Frodo couldn't do it, Isildur couldn't do it.
Sam did it! But he had carried the ring for a far shorter time
Wait didn’t Frodo try to give the ring to Galadriel but she refused for obvious reasons
Boromir did it.
Faramir was the most resilient one
@@roseyrae4320he tried to give it to Aragorn as well. And Gandalf.
Wow, the fact that you noticed the 9 notes in Howard’s score that don’t resolve and continue like a ring. Awesome! That’s why you’re the best in the business! Thank you for all your time and the great content you always put out😃
One of my favorite discoveries in this analysis!
9 is a holy number. It is the final number. 9 is God. All other numbers that follow it require another digit, and only represent values. If you combine and reduce any number after 9 you will see that the sequence of 1 to 9 is the only sequence and it repeats forever. 10 isnt a real number. Its just 1 and 0. Which amounts to 1. And so on and so on.
Great job on the breakdown! As many times as I’ve seen this movie, I learned things I didn’t know before. And I love how you highlighted the music! I’ve always noted that as Boromir was dying, he called Aragorn his brother, captain and king. Those words describe Aragorn’s roles in each of the trilogy. In the first movie, he was a brother, part of the fellowship. In the second movie he is the captain leading the defense of the people of Rohan. And in the third movie, Aragorn is the king. Looking forward to your breakdowns of the next two movies.
Thanks for the insight!
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." -Gandalf
I think about this once per day
No I don't desire to go and have afternoons talking elvish with chaps
Which is a weird thing to say for an ageless god-like being who's been around since the world he lives in.
One of the greatest movies of all time. 100% my favorite of the trilogies. So many iconic moments. This will always be legendary.
Agreed, easily the best TRILOGY of all time. (Sorry Star Wars OT, Cornetto Trilogy, Nolan Batman, and BTTF.) I don't think there has been a series where nearly every line is so iconic.
I agree, it's the best in the trilogy. Bringing me laughter, joy, sadness and hope. Especially everything in Moria... The dread of the Balrog, Gandalf falling, the fellowship mourning... And after that, Boromirs redemption and the scene with Sam and Frodo on the boat 😭 damn I love this movie.
@@DeepDiveNR ... At 1:12:10... Anybody know what song he use as outro at the end of the video??.... sounds like something from the TH-cam Library 🤔
You've gotta watch Stephen Colbert's "Lord of the Rings is the Number One Trilly!"
I died hearing Tolkien explain the eagles. I was ready for a profound, logical, and academic answer to this question. Then he said "shut up". 😂
Tolkien actually gave an actual reason why in one of his letters
Best interview ever
Sometimes you're just tired of repeating yourself over and over
Just spitballing from an old memory, but wasn't it due to the eagles both fearing the influence of the ring itself, as sapient beings should, and fellbeasts?
@@MajorJakasI remember “hearing” that somewhere, but thought it was also because it would negate the whole journey and ruin the story. I also remember that thorondor, lord of the eagles, didn’t mettle in affairs of man really, and only helped if asked by manwe or illuvitar.
Haven’t ever been this excited for a breakdown
My all time favorite movie series
Thank you for this, Voss & team!
Much appreciated!
Can’t believe it’s already been a year. Thank you for all the breakdowns and analysis. Congratulations on your coming arrival. I wish you the best of luck Señior Voss. The first days of fatherhood are the best and you will never forget the experience. The first time you lay eyes on your daughter will change your life forever.
This was my wife and I's first movie together as we were set up on a blind date. Love to see it brought into the deep dive. We still watch it every year to celebrate.
That's awesome, I got my ex to watch it regardless of her not caring, so I put it on anyways and she got caught up into it, and by 2towers she was invested (she grew up a Potter fan and never unfortunately never cared to try lotr)
My wife and I watch all three extended editions every holiday season. Boromir's death brings me to tears every time.
Your closing words were beautiful here
Bill the Pony was not eaten. He managed to get back to Bree and was reunited with Sam there. Also, Celebrian did not die. She was ambushed by orcs on her way to Lothlorien and tortured. Elrond was able to heal her wonds but she never fully recovered (physically or spiritually). She returned to Valinor to live in peace. Gotta watch our man over at Nerd of the Rings
There are a few errors throughout when it comes to book material, another I noticed was saying Gandalf worked out the riddle on Moria's doors, when it was Merry.
@@pettytyrant2720wasn't it pip
At the end, it was Pippin's head that was used to open the door, just like what Gandalf said. 😁
Watch my Mellon, Men of the West aka Yoystan!!!
@@pettytyrant2720I thought so but it’s been a while since I read the books. Still, this deep dive was amazing
Gandalf was also channeling the power of creation to make a declaration of fact a la "Let there be light". He wasn't telling the balrog that he wasn't going to pass, he was making a thing true by declaring it.
Great job Erik and team!
I would have loved at 47:05 if you could highlight Ian McKellen's reaction shot to Frodo volunteering. Whether intentional or not, that one expression spoke volumes of emotions, some contradictory to each other. This is why it is worth it to cast true masters of the craft.
The slow sink-in of that reaction gets me goosebumpy every time.
I love how subtle it is. He doesn't say a word, but he hears Frodo among all the arguing voices and you can see the pain in his eyes. Truly artistic filmmaking.
This was amazing Erik! I can't wait to see how you breakdown the rest of the trilogy! 😊
Thank you in advance for your patience, I'm about to be a papa and these will likely have to wait for January.
@@DeepDiveNRNo worries. The trilogy have waited for you for years and years to be broken down by you. We can wait a few months no problem.
@@DeepDiveNR what @ridgefield said. I'm in no rush and understand Family ALWAYS comes first. 🙂
And congratulations on becoming a father! Many blessings and fun filled days to you and the family. 😄
thank you for doing this 👏
btw 52:32 Bill lives. He was release by the company before this part. They reunite in the 3rd book when they return to the Prancing Pony
I actually cried watching your breakdown. This story is my all time favorite above every other and you captured some of the absolute best parts and called out some really significant details so beautifully. Thank you new rockstars for taking the time and energy to give this story this attention. Love you guys so much.
Same, never was I so excited to wait for the movies in theaters after watching Fellowship, I had no idea what world I was entering
That's what we waited for
Erik, you truly are a man after my own heart. Of course you are going to do the Extended Editions. Also, to me these are Christmas movies (yes, the score is in my holiday playlist), so perfect timing!
Watching this makes me want to rewatch all of the Lord of the Rings movies even though I've already watched all of them about 10 times since they all came out! Fantastic breakdown!
You have to watch it in chronological order. That means that you have to start with Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. 🤣
I dare you to do that and come back and let us know how that experience went. Good luck 👍
THANK YOU for this wonderful Unexpected Journey into my favourite films of all time!! It is a gift. One does not simply breakdown the theatricals either. You have my gratitude.
This is Jackson at his finest. The visuals are stellar and visceral....this was a complete movie experience. I must have seen this in several different cinema venues...and each time it was just so magical....thanks to all involved. Oddly enough...the most heart stopping for me.... was the narrow stairs in the caverns...with no handrails. That just impressed me the most...my fear of heights and those narrow stairs...just made my skin crawl. Thanks Peter!! LOVE,love,love....this overview. Thanks... again Erik!!
Hands-down, one of the best breakdowns you’ve done! Can’t wait for the next two.
Tolkein’s work is just magnificent the attention to detail and the creativity are unmatched in literature in my opinion. Peter Jackson did an exceptional job of capturing as much as possible in his trilogy. Excellent breakdown of the movies and books.
I don't know about the movie, but in the book Celebrian was captured by orcs and then rescued (by her sons, i think). She was so troubled by her ordeal that she sailed to the West.
Thank you for the great video
At 35:00, I'm pretty sure Aragorn says "the LAY of Luthien", not "the LADY of Luthien." A "lay" is a ballad, a poem with or without music.
“dude you brought your bong to work, no sh”t you missed the ring” haha classic
Boromir’s redemption and death get me every time. One of the greatest scenes put on film. Just perfection.
this is a video ive wanted since the start of the channel and for it to come out on my bday is a W
Erik, you are the best. I know you get a ton of appreciations for your astounding work, but I wanted to tell you that I'm suffering from a Major Depression and these Deep Dives analysis of yours is one of those few rare things that has a soothing effect on my mental condition. And I can't thank you enough for your efforts and the time you and your amazing team are spending for these videos. So I thank you from the bottom of my heart and keep doing the great job. Can't wait for the next two chapters. ❤❤❤❤
One of my favorite lines from the book after Bilbo's insult to the Hobbits at his party is "There was some scattered clapping, but most of them were trying to work it out and see if it came to a compliment."
Erik, thank you so much for this, and your channel in general. Nobody - _nobody_ - does these breakdowns as well, and as joyfully. In a platform deluged in "analyses", regurgitating whatever horseshit they were taught, or questionable info they found without doing due diligence in evaluating, to see someone cut *so* *damn* *deep* into artworks without simultaneously grinding an axe is a rare thing, and it is thoroughly appreciated. And for this FOTR breakdown, I particularly love your unpacking of the _music_ and the astonishing density of it. Thank you!
Be honest, when this channel was announced, the LOTR trilogy is what we all wanted to see. And it’s finally here!
Damn right lol
The most hyped I’ve ever been for future breakdowns! Do a yearly rewatch on new years every year so this is just getting me hyped!
The best deep dive yet! Cannot wait for the next 2! Great job, Eric and Team!! 👏🏼
it's wild that as much content about the LotR films I've consumed, I can still learn new things about it.
Cheers for that
Boromir and Aragorn's scene in Lothlorien is truly the best and most important one omitted from the theatrical version of the trilogy.
So awesome ...i know much of the lore, but the breakdowns on the songs, lyrics, and translations which i was unfamiliar with was worth the watch. Thank you.
The music of the trilogy is truly immense. I've been lucky enough to attend full live orchestral film showings of The Fellowship and The Two Towers at the Royal Albert Hall. The sheer amount of music that underpins nearly every single scene is just insane and best of all, we're booked in to see Return of The King next year.
24:27 - there exists (or once existed, unless it's still up) a video on TH-cam of the entire Fellowship movie, but every time Samwise takes an extra step further than he's ever set from the Shire, it replays this scene of him taking that extra step! T_T
IT'S SO STUPIDLY HILARIOUS! T_T
Fun fact told during a LOTR tour in New Zealand: Peter Jackson secretly had the Argonath statues modeled after Viggo’s father and grandfather so they would look like Aragorn’s ancestors. Viggo apparently didn’t know until he saw them at the premier.
I’ve been wanting a breakdown of this trilogy for a long long time.
The work you put into these videos is unmatched! So stoked for this one thank you again Mr. Voss!
These movies are so important to me, i hope the other 2 breakdowns follow soon! Thank you for making great content
I love these classic breakdowns keep em coming
Great job Eric and the team! This is one of my favorite movies and I appreciate your time and care going through this film .
Its very obvious how much passion goes into these videos and I love it. Keep up all the hard work and keep producing amazing content guys :)
Thank you Erik! I have been eagerly waiting for you to do Lord of the Rings! It was great!
An hour and 12 minutes added to the best time I've spent on the site. Even though I'm going to listen to them all individually as they release, I hope you release a super cut of all 3 breakdowns in 1 video. Perfect for when I'm at work and just wanna listen to my man EA Voss all day long
Wow!! I absolutely loved every minute of this. I can’t wait for the next one. I love the way you breakdown every last piece and make us feel this movie in a completely different light.
Extremely excited for this breakdown as well as the other films in the trilogy! I truly appreciate the amazing work you do on these projects Erik (& co), making me enjoy the films even more! Thank you!
Congratulations on 1 year Eric. Thank you!
Thanks!
Two of my favorites, LOTR, & The Deep Dive!
It’s gonna be a good day!
Great work! Never tire of watching your breakdowns
Now this is exactly what I needed to be in the background while im working today! Thank you Erik!
The best breakdowns you’ll ever do. Nothing will beat these lord of the rings breakdowns. I haven’t even watched it yet and I know this’ll be the best breakdown yet.
I just had a marathon last week, this is perfect timing, love it!!
I have been waiting for the LOTR breakdowns! Thank you so much Erik and team!
This is like a holiday gift to us all and the love and care in this video had me in tears at the end. Thank you all so much!
This was such an awesome watch. Excited for the next two dives.
I knew when there hadn’t been a video posted in a while that something BIG was coming and it was well worth the wait! Great video
This was video was a surprise for sure, but a welcome one - Cant wait to listen to the whole thing!!
Wow. I’m so glad this channel is a thing, I mean I have dreamt of a breakdown of this movie as it was so good but some things were definitely a lil hard to understand. THIS CHANNEL NEEDS TO GROWWWWW
I love the breakdown! Fantastic job, something I’ve been waiting for to be put on TH-cam for a long time. Small correction that I didn’t see anyone else in the comments mention, (kudos to those who spotted the other ones), is regarding the Balrogs. Yes they were Maiar like Gandalf, but we’re not turned into Balrogs by Morgoth like how Morgoth turned elves into orcs. That was simply the form they took in their service to him. Also the fortress of Morgoth was not Udún but Utumno. The flame imperishable, only that which Eru Iluvatar himself possesses, is the only thing that can create, Morgoth can only manipulate and mock that which has been created in his jealousy for that power. Gandalf’s speech was more in mockery of the Balrog about how his kind is gone and he, the last, is about to die. How by leaving the service of Eru the Balrogs are gone but those who remain loyal, like Gandalf, endure.
I came to the comments to say this. Yes!
Here's a correction of a correction, Vass was actually correct, the fortress of Morgoth was Udun. It's another name for Ultumno.
I love your knowledgeable analysis of the music. Clearly, you have some kind of music background. Well done!
Can’t wait for the Two Towers Analysis!!!!!!!!!!! I loved this episode. Congratulations on the baby
There is a detail I love in how the 9 Wringwraiths are used to build the stakes and tension in The Fellowship movie. 1 nazgul on the road to make the hobbits afraid, joined by 2 others at the ferry crossing to make it clear that the danger is mounting. The 3 becomes 4 in Bree for the attack at the Inn, and 5 ringwraiths at Weathertop. Once the chase with arwen begins, then the full 9 burst out as the chase breaks into full speed, for maximum panic and peril. Just brilliant.
I am so late, but this came in my recommended and I am so glad it did. Thank you for all your hard work on this video. I'll be watching the other two!
VOSS!!! This must’ve been so much work, THANK YOU!!! I cannot wait for the other two.
I loved this. Thanks for breathing new life into this for me.
I just recently re-read the trilogy and am now watching the extended editions for the first time at a local movie theater. It’s been amazing. A lot of the changes in FOTR are justified and speed things up a lot.
I’m also introducing a friend to the movies and although I love the extra tidbits, I honestly think the best way to introduce someone to the movies is by the theatrical versions.
Yep. Theatrical first, then extended!
Thank you so much for the time and care taken to break these down. Wonderful work!! Keep it up. Lots of love
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Deep Dive channel. Such awesome breakdowns, it's a film buff's dream TH-cam channel.
I watched this when you first posted it, just came back after finishing the first book on audible. This is such an amazing breakdown! Got chills and teared up quite a few times ❤
Need that 2 towers breakdown asap. Lovely work here. Inspired me to rewatch a trilogy, I didn't understand much when it first came out. Great stuff.
Your passion for these films and breakdowns is what really connects us
Thank you Erik for these videos I absolutely love this trilogy and can't wait to see the rest of these deep dives.
I love ur fast talking dude. So many other dive channels feature 2 people joking and laughing and going back to the film periodically. I already watched the movies. I want someone spitting analysis and facts at me at warp speed. Bravo Sir
Super in depth is an understatement...but you do an excellent job. Thanks for all your efforts in this great retrospective.
Fantastic breakdown, i eagerly await the next 2 and will probably watch them multiple times because of the exquisite attention to detail, im very grateful for your passion erik
11:59 Waikato is pronounced *Why-ka-tou*. Te Reo Maori words are spoken as they are written.
Really impressive (and often funny!) rundown; the best on youtube. You guys must've spent many hours researching and writing this video, and it shows!
Very gratified that you covered the full extended edition.
Perfect timing! I just rewatched the extended addition last night!
I absolutely love the use of language in the books, and how perfectly it was adapted into the movie.
Yooooo dude never thought you were going to do this!!! Please keep making deep dives for every movie you can!!!
So much work gone into the making of this. Thank you.
I literally watched the trilogy for the first time last week so this breakdown comes at the perfect time!
I’m happy to see some older breakdowns I have to start a channel for film criticism coming up in a few months for university (digital cinematography bachelors student) and was debating on doing this with older films but didn’t know if anyone would have interest glad to see you making these on lord of the rings of all things!
This might be my favourite video ever on TH-cam, thank you so much Eric!
Finally, Finally, Finally! I've been waiting for this one and look forward to the series. Excellent coverage Eric!
Wonderful, wonderful! I was in tears again, recalling the joy of watching what I had read meshing perfectly with what I was seeing on the screen. Fantastic breakdown!
Good lord Eric, you are a master of your craft. You had be in tears by the end. Thank you, thank, thank you. Big love and deep respect for all your hard work. Fan for life.