I’m much older than you, but I was a boy when I saw The Wizard of Oz. I can assure you, you will yet see another wonderful fantasy in your lifetime. I only hope I’ll see it too.
@@Daniel-ld7xs It was never made clear what happens to humans and other mortal races after death. Elvish souls go to the Halls of Mandos and wait to be reborn in Middle Earth. Human souls leave the world and don't come back until the end of the world. Where they go and what is their purpose at the end is never known. Only Ilúvatar the supreme creator knows and this is considered a gift as perhaps they go on the greatest adventure after they pass away.
@@ronweasley9001 you sons of bitches made me lol, thank you so much for that. I just got an infusion at that hospital today that kicked my ass, I needed this laugh.
When I was a kid and saw the ghosts running into battle, I actually jumped and cheered. My grandfather laughed. Grandma's told me to calm down. So many memories.
Well... It was probably the scariest place in Middle Earth and Legolas was already at least 2000 years old, when Gimli was only about 500-600? Love the dynamic though.
even worse in his afterlife which most Dwarves take as a Norse Mythos, their ancestors would curse them out at the dining hall for all of eternity. Which of course is Valhalla or a similar fashion of it.
@@CountMorningstarthat is my favorite part of the appendices. I can imagine a still young Legolas caring for a very elderly Gimli, it would be so sweet.
For those who don't know the lore, the ghosts' oath was to protect Gondor's interior, not fight outside of it. Their oath was fulfilled. If Aragorn tried to keep them to fight outside of Gondor's borders, they could have cursed Aragorn like they were cursed since he would be breaking his part of the oath. At the time of the first war with Sauron, the one these guys were going to fight in, Gondor's borders reached Mordor, but they no longer do. On top of that, Sauron specializes in controlling the undead. Wraiths and ghosts included. He is the Necromancer. Taking them there to fight Sauron would have been a bad idea for a lot of reasons. They would have fallen under Sauron's influence.
@@jessiehogue. If you look at the video, he warns them before quietly summoning the Men of the Burrows and taking no pleasure at all in watching the slaughter.
@@MLaak86 There is a difference between 'taking no pleasure' in something and being reluctant to do it. One does not imply the other. His only reluctance to using them was because they were murderers and oath-breakers. As for warning them, that is simply a thing anyone decent would do before resorting to violence. It's only natural, not showing reluctance as much as honor.
@@jessiehogue. I have to disagree, he could have simply sicced them on the Corsairs without a moment's hesitation, instead he warns them and then just watches with a regretful expression when he sees he'll have to use the Men of Barrows.
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. 2 Kings 6:16-17
So many people in the comments going "Just make them wipe out Mordor no problem" please keep in mind that the Oathbreakers were ghosts. Sauron specialized in necromancy and dark magic to control the dead (thats why the Nazgul and Barrow Wights deferred to Sauron). Bringing an army of spectres to Mordor would have been suicide because the moment they were close enough, Saurons magic would easily subvert their will and have them slaughter the armies of Man. What Aragorn did was use his brain and his honor instead of going "Lets bring undead to fight against the guy who specializes in controlling the undead". One of Saurons many titles was The Necromancer after all
@@HEROWARSLESSONS because that's quite literally one of the biggest things Sauron specialized in? The Oath won't mean much if the power of Saurons magic is stronger. And trust me,as a Maier, it IS stronger
Indeed, putting an army of specters within reach of the greatest necromancer/dark magic user of this time would be quite dumb. This would join the pantheon of "wtf strategies of Middle Earth" with *"Don't let our bow cavalry kite them, but let's charge oliphants head-on on open ground" by Théoden And "Let's make firewood with the trees of a well-know enchanted forest populated by conscious, mobile and particularly territorials thousand-year-old giant trees" by Saruman
debating about soft magic. . . They could wipe out mordor if author wants them to, or they could have wiped out mankind. Debating about these things are silly.
This is probably the most OP army ever. They cannot die, they travel fast across land/water/air, they have large numbers, they can move through solids and they have intelligence.
well basically they are cursed undead waiting for their king to return. they are the inspiration for the undead in warcraft 3 frozen throne if you are familiar with the pc game. of course LOTR came first written as a book
The citizens of Minas Tirith witnessing Aragorn's appearance while commanding the Army of the Dead was a key element in the acceptance of him as Isildur's true heir.
Arguably the clincher was Aragorn's ability with crushed athelas to restore to full life the limbs of Eowyn, Merry and Faramir. As it is written: The hands of the King are the hands of a healer.
They never saw the army of the dead in the book. Aragorn arrived at the battle with the southern armies because there was no longer a threat from the sea.
only that it wasnt as much as i like the movies, i feel obliged to point out, just like @mark Davis says, that the army of the dead dosnt fight at minas tirith, but instead it destroys the umbar hoast that is attacking the south of gondor. aragorn then arrives on the umbar ships with the men that defended the no areas that are now no longer under threat; and it is these men that tell the story of the horror of fighting alongside the dead, but that aragorn managed to rally them regardless, motivating them to not only accept him as their leader, but also to leave their now safe homes and fight in a battle they most likely would not survive in for all they knew.
You people are morons! He only did that in the film, and wasn't Tolkien's intent at all. Aragorn would never have blindly charged the forces of Mordor.
I love the extended edition coz it shows an Aragon that loses all hope. No ghost army, alone, seeing the enemy backup coming and he can’t do anything. He truly felt like he failed. Then he’s given hope again. The acting was perfect
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@@CONTACTLIGHTTOMMY Oh you're missing out on so much. Everyone should watch the extended editions at least once. I saw the extended editions, now I can't go back to the theatrical. Ever.
Aragorn actually holding true to his word and not trying to keep them to help in the next fight is honestly one of the things that stood out for me about him and his honor. So many otherwise would have tried weaseling their promise. And never as a king/general "with what army?" cos they just answer "this army" 😂
You are correct, but you are also wrong, imagine how many Gondorians were killed in the battle at the gates of mordor? So many souls were taken, when Aragorn could have just asked them to go to mordor and destroy all of the orcs around Saurons tower. I dont think the spirits would complain, they are immortal afterall. But yeah for the sake of plot, they had to be "gone" before the fellowship arrived at the gates.
@@EternalKvK it's exactly that - how many could they still have killed if he compelled them to stay. But that wasn't the deal he made with them. He stuck to the deal he made, and didn't try to "creatively" misinterpret what he said to keep them.
@@EternalKvKtaking them to the gates of the man called The Necromancer would be a very bad idea. They would no longer be your army, they would be his and you would lose the war.
Except, that's completely wrong. They answer to the heir of Isildur, not the king of Gondor. For most of history, the kings of Gondor were descended from the line of Anarion, Isildur's brother, and they would not have been able to command the Dead.
@@jimmynolet3752 they killed a lot before they were overrun. No way they had enough ammo to get out of that situation. Plus it took place in Somalia not Sudan
It's exactly the same as when me and my brother would play up for Mum, call the "You wait until your Dad gets home" as a bluff but.... He was already home.
Peter Jackson was our generation's Cecil B. DeMille. Vision to stick to the lore, the willingness to do it right in spite of the mounting cost... I doubt you could find ten forgettable scenes in the entire trilogy.
nice detail when aragorn not only puts the blade on king´s neck but also grabs him by the other hand,demonstrating the power over him,not just because of wielding the blade but because really being who he claims he is
The end was one of the innovations of Peter Jackson for the movies, but one that I heartily approve of. In having Aragorn have to face the temptation to betray the oath he made to the deadmen of Dunharrow, we see a bit of a parallel with what will have to take place to destroy the Ring. Gimli is being pragmatic and voices the temptation that anyone would have to face: you have found an invincible army, betray your oath and keep them around a little longer. You can even rationalize it under the "lesser of evils": you're only going to betray them for a "little while longer" and just so you can beat Sauron. But in betraying his oath to the dead, Aragorn would become JUST AS BAD as Sauron; if he is not going to fall to evil, he must honor his oath and discharge this army that has proven so valuable. And I love how Viggo Mortensen says "I hold your oath fulfilled. Go, and be at peace." with genuine affection. Like I said, not in the books, but done by Jackson to great effect.
Technically what stops the army of the dead from being like hey we killed those guys on the ships release us. Isn't the minis Tirith stuff technically extra too?
It was more a case of, “these guys are appetizers, the real force is at the capital itself. Us mortals just need a fast way of getting there, with an element of surprise.”
@@amanhasnousername1614 That's how it actually went in the books. After the corsairs were defeated Aragorn held their oath fulfilled and boarded the ships with men from the southern fiefs to sail for Minas Tirith.
as someone who read the books after viewing the movies I really have grown to understand why this is such a rare gem, where several changes were made or added in the movie from the book, that fit so well with the story, and even enhance it
Agreed. The way they held the sword until the 3rd movie was also very effective. In the books, Aragorn just has it right away and it doesn't add a lot to his character or story. It's broken and then 2 chapters later it's reforged off page and only mentioned occasionally
Thank you for being so kind and understanding about the movies... I have seen to many comments in videos about the movies where those who read the books first start dissing every little detail and just being rude to everyone who disagrees with them.... So thank you.
@@whyareyouhere3698 I am tired of that too! I thoroughly dislike purism just as much as Tolkien thoroughly dislikes allegory. I do understand where book lovers come from, and I have read up on the lore too, but these movies mean so much to me, so many other people, and to an entire frickin country that I can't simply favor one over the other. They are both equally impactful in different ways. Maybe the book does stuff better, it has the time to explain the history, the cultures and geography, plus going more into Denethor would have been nice to explain why he is an a-hole, and I wish the Elves led by Haldir arrived at the Black Gate instead of Helm's Deep, a callback to the Battle of the Last Alliance with Elves and Men. Though Honestly, I prefer the way the Army of the Dead was handled in the films. I am fine with the Stone of Erech thing not being included as that would rely on more backstory. The City of the Dead, the center of the ghostly activity, equally makes sense for Aragorn to arrive at. The Dead Men going to Minas Tirith and then having their oaths fulfilled to me also makes sense, as though most of Gondor (especially its capital) has been saved due to their help. Bringing in the various men and lords of the fiefs as reinforcements, or the grey company, would again rely on lots of explaining and screentime to do. Some even moan and complain that the army was too OP, well what do you expect from thousands of intangible beings, who only can be struck by Anduril, are similar in power to wraiths, project terror before them, and wield all manner of weaponry?
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. 2 Kings 6:16-17
This is a very subtle moment, but I love how Legolas is protecting Gimli as the skulls come crashing down on them and even pulls Gimli in front of him to make sure he escapes. The Elf is a friend, indeed. And then, when Aragorn sees the ships, he sinks to his knees, because the weight of hopelessness is so great, and Legolas comes forward to comfort him.
How infuriated do you think Sauron was when he heard that he lost the battle for Minas Tirith because of a bunch of ghosts? Sauron, the Necromancer, got beat by ghosts. Sure, he was still confident that he'd win the war, and he was absolutely going to, but it still must have stung.
"The witch King of Angmar. Defeated by a shield maiden! And a Hobbit." That first part would be surprise and anger, but knowing it was a Hobbit I'll bet filled Sauron with fear.
@@BookofGates omg i didn’t think about this! but it makes sense! because up until then, sauron probably wasn’t concerned. sure, he didn't have his ring, but two hobbits did, and hobbits are easy to defeat, right? except by killing the witch king, merry showed that hobbits *aren't* easy to defeat. meaning the two hobbits with the ring whose destruction could kill him actually stand a chance of destroying it and him.
@@lauraknight5973 Sauron viewed anyone and anything he didn't understand with fear, suspicion and malice (a lot like Saruman towards Gandalf the White). He knows of Gandalf, but very little actually "about" him. I think he genuinely thought Aragorn or Gandalf had the ring, thus explaining their "no hope" last stand at the black gate. Only too late, far too late did Sauron realized "the magnitude of his folly." Love all thing tolkein, highly recommend the anniversary illustrated edition of LOTR. In the book, the Nazgul all realize the Hobbits have westernesse blade and only the Witch King is brave enough to attack Frodo and stab him, Frodo only survives because he "resists to the last."
@@lauraknight5973 Actually, yes. This trilogy does a poor job of portraying it, but, Frodo was actually well tuned with the ring and could effectively use its power while he wore it. In fact, when certain others looked at him, they could see a powerful and terrifying white aura surrounding him. The elves could sense both great power and great evil coming from him. While climbing Mount Doom, Gollum attacked he and Sam (again) and knocked Sam out for a moment. After Sam gained his footing again, he saw Frodo as a figure in a glowing white robe with a wheel of fire in his chest where the ring was. Out of that wheel and Frodo's mouth he heard "Begone, and trouble me no more! If you ever touch me again, you shall be cast yourself into the Fire of Mt. Doom." To this day, it's unknown if that was Frodo or the ring itself speaking through him. Sauron had reason to fear at this point because he knew SOMEONE was using his ring, but somehow he could not find it. He only knew that a truly resilient Hobbit had the ring and he was on his way to destroy it. By this point Sauron was quaking in his boots, truly.
@@Rick_King well, we all have different tastes, but, I have really enjoyed The Rings of Power. So, I say, give it a try. If you don’t enjoy it, you can stop watching it, but, my friends & I are hooked & are already waiting anxiously for Season 3 to be released.
@@roberthenson6153 the war no, but rhe battle had been won and the host of Sauron was routed if not utterly destroyed.. Yet the wording in the barrows was fight for us and I will release you from this living death, so yes and no Gimli was wrong
Could you please explain what else you're talking about I can't think of any. Honestly I'm not really well read on this stuff though I'm kind of new to it.
This trilogy will hold up long after we are dead. Our ancestors will still be watching this as a "classic" and there will likely be TV stations that run this a hundred years from now as a special.
It is still compelling viewing and flawless filmmaking, with effects that hold up after 20 years (which is an eternity in CGI vernacular). The performances and production and emotion are all still gripping!
Legolas had used his sight so he knew exactly what he was following into. Pretty serious loyalty as well. Pretty sure Gimli had to tamp down the entirety of his races fears to enter. Those three were truly inspirational heroes. Not sure how they made that whole journey dragging their massive balls along.
Aragorn proved to be an honorable King and deserving of the throne. This undead army represented a lot of power and he could have strung them along, but he released them true to his word. Edit: I don’t think the undead army could do anything to Aragorn. First he was from a true line of kings and that is why they served him in the first place. Second, once they agreed to servitude, I think they were bound to him and had to serve him until he released them; otherwise they could just force/threaten him to release them from their eternal torment without any need to actually do anything for him. Just a guess though.
I reaally think he shud hv atleast said after we defeat sauron or at the end of the war , like i think u wud hv required it when then went to attack saurons forces. A battalion of invulnerable ghost soldiers is exactly what u need.
I have a theory. When in the confrontation with the ghosts and they nearly get buried in an avalanche of skulls, I believe each time a skull rolls into the middle it’s that ghost’s skull voting yes to join with Aragorn’s cause. Since they’re all voting yes, it turns into a bunch of avalanches.
I learned not too long ago that Virgo Mortensen was not the first choice for the role of Aragorn. Stuart Townsend was chosen to play Aragorn, but due to his refusal to learn how to ride a horse, or rehearse fight scenes, Viggo Mortensen became the runner up. Mortensen already knew how to ride a horse and was more than willing to show up for rehearsals. IMO he was far better suited for the role🙂
It's just funny to me thinking that the ghosts could have been patiently waiting behind the wall waiting for their cue to run out saying "Should we rush now?" "No he hasn't said the line yet."
I love when bad guys say that line. If you see few men defiantly standing in your way telling you to leave, never ask “you and what army?” It never ends well
Gimli messing up Legolas' shot and then pretending to surprised that Legolas killed the dude is just hilarious. 🤣🤣🤣 He really loves to mess with Legolas
When I read the books as a teenager, I thought this was one of the most chilling lines. "The way is shut, it was made by those that are dead, and the dead keep it. The way is shut."
This was always my favourite part of the films,converted well from the books. The sorrow and pain of the Ghost Army, but fulfillment and honour restored then release and pardon, excellent, brilliantly done. It gave me the creeps when i first waded through all three books when i was first gripped and enthralled at the age of ten. I used to re-read them at least every three years, i'm now 66, still love the story, but its easier watching the films.
Yes, except the Oathbreakers are movie exclusive. In the book Aragorn rallied the grey-company, 31 dunedain rangers of the north who are very much livings.
I am 10 years younger than you. But I too think I read the three books at a similar age to you. They are probably my favourite literary pieces in my life.
I love the symbolize in the blade and then Aargon just chocking the ghost king. Imagine the number of people who entered to try and call on their oath, but were unsuccessful cause they didn't have the blade. And then our Ranger solidifies that this is indeed the Sword of Gondor and he it's King by being the only being to grab hold of the traitors in however many decades or centuries they've lied dead.
To anyone saying that "Aragorn should have kept them around". He gave his word. He was never going to break it. There was a reason he is the rightful king.
@@Stevie-L-n8g No need for that, just saying that Sauron could’ve easily swayed them to join his side with a little “hey, look how I treat my undead? And you can get revenge on your oathbreaker.”
I was only about 9 years old when I watched this scene but I laughed so hard. Idk why, I think it’s bc Aragorn is so nonchalant and meanwhile a green blob is just taking down an oliphaunt
Aragon practically whispering “this army” which only he, legolas and gimli could have realistically heard is my favorite part of this sequence. my boy always stunting around his friends😂🤘🏼
Thats the beauty of it. He held in his power a force more mighty than the one ring would have given him. Unlike Isildur he was able to relinquish this power, proving he was able to break the curse of his lineage.
@@jameshunsucker2147 Not really, if you had an invincible army, you'd make a bargain to wipe out your enemy's forces, not just 1 battle. Instead of wasting your countrymen's lives on a heroic suicide charge. Any footsoldier would know that even if they'd cleared out the pelennor fields, there'll still be a large reserve force in mount doom. And Aragon knew he couldn't hold them forever, if they turned against him, there's nothing to stop them from rampaging through the world. It was more of a business transaction between them but he could have asked for more from the beginning.
You are a hundred Orcs. You see three people. And they seem to confidently advance on you. I think it would make anyone second guess themselves and look around to see if they missed something.
They were already scared sh*tless by the possible implication (in their point of view) of an entire fleet of corsairs being routed by nothing but a man, a dwarf and an elf. But they totally didn't expect an undead army.
“The dead do not SUFFER the living to pass…You will SUFFER me.” To properly translate this line it is important to make clear first of all that the verb “to suffer” does not refer to being subjected to pain or physical or mental suffering. But in fact is the archaic meaning of “to suffer”, being “to allow someone to do something”. -Dwarrow Scholar
Not only does it mean "to allow", but almost kind of, "allowing someone to do something you don't want to let them do", adding more weight and authority to Aragorns statement.
Considering it's a movie with elves, wizards, dwarfs, and some crazy dude that has his power tied up in a ring, I suppose we can ignore it. Although since Aragon was the coolest dude alive, he could pretty much do what he wants
Legolas in aragorns moment of grief immediately rushes to his side. I have a friend like that and I would come to his aid at any time. Haniel your my best friend
In the story, the Dead did not go to Minas Tirith. They only secured the ships. Aragorn travelled with more than Legolas and Gimli, though. Through the passage of the Dead, he had 30 Rangers of the North with him, as well as the two sons of Elrond. Once it was clear the ships were headed up the river, the coast of Gondor, where many troops had been left to garrison, didn't need such protection. Aragorn summoned these men as well, but had no way to get them to Minas Tirith in time... until he called on the Dead to seize the ships. Once they had done this, they were released, and the ship carried Aragon and his new army straight up river. The Dead had no power to physically harm, only to terrify. The pirates, scared out of their minds, dove overboard, to either swim to the far shore, or to drown.
Actually they might have been able to physically harm (Legolas didn't know whether their blades would still bite or not), it was just that their presence alone was so effective that they didn't need to use anything else but fear.
True, but as we all know, Peter Jackson did take some liberties with the story in the Movie. The Movie scene did give more of an impact to the story than it would have if he had followed the book.
I remember as a kid watching this scene, my cousin said that maybe all the skulls falling to the ground were them casting votes behind the scenes. Sort of them discussing amongst themselves if they would fight or not. I thought that was actually kind of a cool thought lol
i've heard that theory for 20 years now. Peter jackson never said anything but I am guessing it may be true if one thinks about it. "You survive this skull avalanche of ours dude , we fight"
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Seeing the part where the sword Andúril makes contact with the King of the Dead's sword shocked me big time and I was like, "Holy shit!" when that happened, and it made me wonder if Andúril had that ability to clash with spiritual swords like that during its time as Narsil and after hearing the King of the Dead saying, "That blade was broken" upon seeing and recognizing the sword Aragorn wields I now realized that Andúril did indeed had the ability to clash with spiritual swords during its time as Narsil.
Not only is Anduril magic, but it is being wielded by a person who's direct family tree includes: Sindar elves, Noldar elves, Maiar (Melian), Earendil and Elros. It can be argued that Aragorn Elessar partly existed in the supernatural plane. Just a thought.
Arguably the single noblest thing Aragorn ever did - it's not for nothing that this was the moment when he truly became King. I always thought that the sword itself didn't have much to do with his ability to fight the ghost king - or at least it would have only been able to do so in his hands. Only the true King could release them by holding their oaths to be fulfilled.
If I was in Aragorn's place, I'd hold their oaths fulfilled, but add any man who wishes to remain and continue serving his king until such time as Sauron's defeat would be welcome under his banner. That way the ghosts aren't _forced_ to remain, thus allowing them to move on to their rest, but those who want to remain can, without any ethical issues and thus bolstering his forces.
I love the way Tolkien selects the words for this masterpiece, "line" can refer to the blod line of Isildur was were think broken, the same way that "line" can be used for "sword".
I like how these guys are cursed for all eternity and how nobody dares have any interactions with them...then in dire need, Aragon has the courage to summon them and get their service thru a bargain. They prove VERY instrumental in winning the battle and are finally set free. The look of relief on the undead kings face when they vanish is tru gold...
1:21 I don't know how many times I've seen this scene, but it always gives me goosebumps. This was a change that I totally stand by. Elrond revealing Anduril to Aragorn on the eve of battle just give the blade more power in my mind. It means so much more to the events that are unfolding than it did in the books. IMO.
But he never denied who he was. He carried the Shards of Narsil. Declared himself to Eomer in the Riddermark. Wore the ring of Barahir. Pelennor, when the Standard of the King is unfurled and Eomer throws his sword in the air in joy was a scene I was eagerly awaiting. Missed it. Aragorns determined stare as he exits the ship almost makes up for it
Good editing. If you understand Irish folklore concerning a concept called a "Geas" it pretty much turns out just like this. You swear an oath or have a "Geas" placed upon you in which certain actions can result in your demise or have you cursed. Aragorn couldn't wisely get them to go further than strictly the defence of Gondor. To force this ghost army to go any further risks having this curse reverse itself back on Aragorn and his friends. This geas is based upon honour after all.
In the books they exit the mountain pass with the army of the dead, invisible to all but still coldly there and they travel fast through the region with still inhabited villages which close all doors and windows while the Dead and living (Aragorn had also at about 30-40 rangers with him along with Legolas and Gimli) passing by in the darkness.
The entire "this army" zinger really depended on the captain asking "you and what army?" And the undead king was really cool waiting for Aragorn's zinger. Both are lucky that this was filmed.
fun fact for the scene with the "skull avalanche" flooding into the cave they actually took a mold of a real skull and made 2000 copies of it! one of the best practical effects scenes in movie history imho. these days its way too easy to have a mountain on props flow like water using a simple computer program like Blender. but imho the easy digital route will never look as good.
This movie is amazing. Tbh, it's one of the few movies that you can watch the trilogy every weekend on a nice tv and sound system and get the chills everytime.
Imagine being the Sauron within this campaign. You have gathered all the forces throughout the known world. All the might and tactics are on your side only to see your enemy pull out a huge or the ubermacht of deus ex machinas | literal hordes of ghosts upon you. As a necromancer Sauron must found that insulting lol!
Maybe he was waiting for a challenge. As doing all of this stuff with those ugly people, likely tired him out. He needed someone or something to come from left field to break up the monotony of “winning” so easy. His horsemen that wore black bed sheets, were 2nd to none! Just imagine having to dress up in that garb, and have to ride around on horses to chase hobbits for a ring.
Love the reaction of the sailors and orcs the moment they see the ghost army charging. Talk about a major "holy shit" moment. Closest we will likely ever come to seeing a Zerg rush on screen.
@@hazardousroo In a sea of typically horrendous comments day after day... this right here is a damn gem. Such a gem that I actually spit the Gatorade out from my mouth which hasn't happened in 40 years. Well done.
This is their meeting after meet Aragon and deciding to join the battle: Ghost King: Our king is back, we have to fulfill our oath, I am tired of living with this condition, no beer, no lady and no party for eternity , we have to join him in battle, our job is just to run over enemy, anyone agrees ? Army : *YES !!!*
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. 2 Kings 6:16-17
SAURON DEFEATED* The Fight for Good- Lord of the Rings
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defeated but not dead ....
The dark side is my most logical army .. hmmmm... I am your king 👑... pay your debts and you will be free... ha ha ha ha...hmmmm
I’m much older than you, but I was a boy when I saw The Wizard of Oz. I can assure you, you will yet see another wonderful fantasy in your lifetime. I only hope I’ll see it too.
No you will not. Hollywood is broken and obsessed with wokery. Did you watch the awful Amazon LOTR series
@@86Smally that tragedy
The way he said go, be at peace. Was so sincere, the ghost army was so relieved to hear those words
Where did they go? Just disappear forever?
@@Daniel-ld7xs Whatever the LOTR universe considers "heaven" or what comes after death. They're no longer trapped by the curse.
@@Daniel-ld7xs their finally free and now resting in peace
Aragorn also basically said it in a heart-felt way, so it was so nice to hear in all forms.
@@Daniel-ld7xs It was never made clear what happens to humans and other mortal races after death. Elvish souls go to the Halls of Mandos and wait to be reborn in Middle Earth. Human souls leave the world and don't come back until the end of the world. Where they go and what is their purpose at the end is never known. Only Ilúvatar the supreme creator knows and this is considered a gift as perhaps they go on the greatest adventure after they pass away.
A promise given. An oath kept. Honor restored. Rest and peace granted.
A beautifully encouraging story.
and yet no second breakfast
@@Potato-wz4ke how about elevenses?
@@ronweasley9001 you sons of bitches made me lol, thank you so much for that. I just got an infusion at that hospital today that kicked my ass, I needed this laugh.
@@nightshadehelis9821 Get better bro
Now if could just the wife to say 'your oath has been kept, go in peace'😂
When I was a kid and saw the ghosts running into battle, I actually jumped and cheered. My grandfather laughed. Grandma's told me to calm down. So many memories.
Grandma's? How many did you have there? Also why do your grandma's**** like LOTR? Uhhhhhh so much about this comment make 0 sense.
My son was the exact same way!
me too!!
@@theretiredbartender88 hi dad
Truly a "Polaroid" moment.
"An elf go underground when a Dwarf dare not? ...I'd never hear the end of it."
I love the development between Gimli and Legolas through the films.
Well... It was probably the scariest place in Middle Earth and Legolas was already at least 2000 years old, when Gimli was only about 500-600?
Love the dynamic though.
you should read the books, guess who Legolas takes with him when he finally sails to Valinor?
@@CountMorningstar I know
even worse in his afterlife which most Dwarves take as a Norse Mythos, their ancestors would curse them out at the dining hall for all of eternity. Which of course is Valhalla or a similar fashion of it.
@@CountMorningstarthat is my favorite part of the appendices. I can imagine a still young Legolas caring for a very elderly Gimli, it would be so sweet.
For those who don't know the lore, the ghosts' oath was to protect Gondor's interior, not fight outside of it. Their oath was fulfilled. If Aragorn tried to keep them to fight outside of Gondor's borders, they could have cursed Aragorn like they were cursed since he would be breaking his part of the oath. At the time of the first war with Sauron, the one these guys were going to fight in, Gondor's borders reached Mordor, but they no longer do. On top of that, Sauron specializes in controlling the undead. Wraiths and ghosts included. He is the Necromancer. Taking them there to fight Sauron would have been a bad idea for a lot of reasons. They would have fallen under Sauron's influence.
When i was a kid, i always asked, why dont they join the final battle before they gone... Finally, i know the answer..
Lore wise, they didn't fight at all, they merely dismayed the enemy at Pelargir allowing Aragorn and the grey company to commandeer the ships.
@@nuada1470 true, but that wouldn't work in movie form imo, so they kinsa had to change it
irrc, Isildur planted an orb to seal the deal, the host was called to fight and didn't thuse they were cursed.
What's more, if Aragorn wanted to show the goodness and nobility of men and restore Gondors honor, he had to keep his word as its king.
This is one of the shining examples of why Aragorn is kingly in his actions and deeds. He honored his promise to them.
Also he is reluctant to unleash them on fellow men.
@@MLaak86 He sure didn't seem to mind sending them against the Umbar corsairs. :P
@@jessiehogue. If you look at the video, he warns them before quietly summoning the Men of the Burrows and taking no pleasure at all in watching the slaughter.
@@MLaak86 There is a difference between 'taking no pleasure' in something and being reluctant to do it. One does not imply the other. His only reluctance to using them was because they were murderers and oath-breakers.
As for warning them, that is simply a thing anyone decent would do before resorting to violence. It's only natural, not showing reluctance as much as honor.
@@jessiehogue. I have to disagree, he could have simply sicced them on the Corsairs without a moment's hesitation, instead he warns them and then just watches with a regretful expression when he sees he'll have to use the Men of Barrows.
The coolest scene of the series for me when he shows up and says ‘’ we fight’’
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. 2 Kings 6:16-17
So many people in the comments going "Just make them wipe out Mordor no problem" please keep in mind that the Oathbreakers were ghosts. Sauron specialized in necromancy and dark magic to control the dead (thats why the Nazgul and Barrow Wights deferred to Sauron). Bringing an army of spectres to Mordor would have been suicide because the moment they were close enough, Saurons magic would easily subvert their will and have them slaughter the armies of Man. What Aragorn did was use his brain and his honor instead of going "Lets bring undead to fight against the guy who specializes in controlling the undead". One of Saurons many titles was The Necromancer after all
no one can command us but the king of yada yada so how could he order that army?
@@HEROWARSLESSONS because that's quite literally one of the biggest things Sauron specialized in? The Oath won't mean much if the power of Saurons magic is stronger. And trust me,as a Maier, it IS stronger
@@HEROWARSLESSONS to be fair, also consider the ghosts' track record with oaths
Indeed, putting an army of specters within reach of the greatest necromancer/dark magic user of this time would be quite dumb.
This would join the pantheon of "wtf strategies of Middle Earth" with
*"Don't let our bow cavalry kite them, but let's charge oliphants head-on on open ground" by Théoden
And
"Let's make firewood with the trees of a well-know enchanted forest populated by conscious, mobile and particularly territorials thousand-year-old giant trees" by Saruman
debating about soft magic. . . They could wipe out mordor if author wants them to, or they could have wiped out mankind. Debating about these things are silly.
I loved how without a question, Aragorn let them go in peace as he promised. I give you my word.
That, and he was probably smart enougth to not push it.
He was true to his word, and gave them the chance to redeem themselves and regain their honor to rest in peace.
A man's word is the measure of his worth. If he breaks his word then he can not be trusted and he is worthless. Aragorn understood that perfectly.
@@florians9949 Sauron is a necromancer, so it was a good move to set them free.
@@thomasvanwely And this aswell.
This is probably the most OP army ever. They cannot die, they travel fast across land/water/air, they have large numbers, they can move through solids and they have intelligence.
Over poweryes , but only a True king can command them but only to fullfill there oath
well basically they are cursed undead waiting for their king to return. they are the inspiration for the undead in warcraft 3 frozen throne if you are familiar with the pc game. of course LOTR came first written as a book
I just imagine the soldiers of Gondor and Rohan looking at them at going, “What the hell?!?!?!?”
In the book they just helped to attack the ships.
@@mairon154 yea they didn’t even attack they just scared them off. I prefer the movie version of the undead
The absolute swagger of Aragon as leaps off the ship and steps forward to face the Orc army, love it!
❤❤❤
The exaggerated swagger of a middle aged White king.
@@TheFirstCurse1 What a sub-ape iq comment.
@@TheFirstCurse1 He's only 80~ years old, not even middle age by his heritage standards, more like in his 30's
What would be better as a backing track, the glass shattering or freebird?
The citizens of Minas Tirith witnessing Aragorn's appearance while commanding the Army of the Dead was a key element in the acceptance of him as Isildur's true heir.
Arguably the clincher was Aragorn's ability with crushed athelas to restore to full life the limbs of Eowyn, Merry and Faramir. As it is written: The hands of the King are the hands of a healer.
They never saw the army of the dead in the book. Aragorn arrived at the battle with the southern armies because there was no longer a threat from the sea.
@@ilokivi e
only that it wasnt
as much as i like the movies, i feel obliged to point out, just like @mark Davis says, that the army of the dead dosnt fight at minas tirith, but instead it destroys the umbar hoast that is attacking the south of gondor. aragorn then arrives on the umbar ships with the men that defended the no areas that are now no longer under threat;
and it is these men that tell the story of the horror of fighting alongside the dead, but that aragorn managed to rally them regardless, motivating them to not only accept him as their leader, but also to leave their now safe homes and fight in a battle they most likely would not survive in for all they knew.
"I'm shooting you a little birdie."
I like how Aragorn insists on being at the front of the army even when they are invincible
A true king leads from the fore, not the rear.
@@jedirayden Leadership is not just about telling people what to do
You people are morons! He only did that in the film, and wasn't Tolkien's intent at all. Aragorn would never have blindly charged the forces of Mordor.
“Imagine a King who fights his own battles, wouldn’t that be a sight.”
- Achilles
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The relief on the face of the king of the death (after having fulfilled his oath) is utterly convincing and moving!
Loved that subtle change in facial expression
The actor definitely captured the whole "I'm so glad to be done with this" face ever
Sometimes... dead is bettah...
*@Mark Page - Pet Cemetery?* 🤔
@@SpclOps20 Yes.
I love the extended edition coz it shows an Aragon that loses all hope. No ghost army, alone, seeing the enemy backup coming and he can’t do anything. He truly felt like he failed. Then he’s given hope again. The acting was perfect
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I have the original DVD. Never seen that part before
@@wonrei this is the extended edition
I've watched the movie many times, but the 1st time to see the extended cut.
@@CONTACTLIGHTTOMMY Oh you're missing out on so much. Everyone should watch the extended editions at least once.
I saw the extended editions, now I can't go back to the theatrical. Ever.
Aragorn actually holding true to his word and not trying to keep them to help in the next fight is honestly one of the things that stood out for me about him and his honor. So many otherwise would have tried weaseling their promise. And never as a king/general "with what army?" cos they just answer "this army" 😂
You are correct, but you are also wrong, imagine how many Gondorians were killed in the battle at the gates of mordor? So many souls were taken, when Aragorn could have just asked them to go to mordor and destroy all of the orcs around Saurons tower. I dont think the spirits would complain, they are immortal afterall.
But yeah for the sake of plot, they had to be "gone" before the fellowship arrived at the gates.
@@EternalKvK it's exactly that - how many could they still have killed if he compelled them to stay. But that wasn't the deal he made with them. He stuck to the deal he made, and didn't try to "creatively" misinterpret what he said to keep them.
@@EternalKvKin the books they had no physical power. They only “debuffed” their enemies and were sworn to protect Gondor, not fight its wars.
@@EternalKvKtaking them to the gates of the man called The Necromancer would be a very bad idea. They would no longer be your army, they would be his and you would lose the war.
"this army...".....not "MY army..."
" They will answer to the King of Gondor!" This scene give me chill. One of the most iconic !
Me too, and the music is incomparable!
Yes.
How the King delivers the line "None but the king of Gondor may command me." And starts charging towards him just gives me chills every time
Anduril is a special sword indeed. The King's sword.
Except, that's completely wrong. They answer to the heir of Isildur, not the king of Gondor. For most of history, the kings of Gondor were descended from the line of Anarion, Isildur's brother, and they would not have been able to command the Dead.
Imagine training so hard for years to become a great soldier, but in the end face this kind of an enemy.
Black Hawk Down, big tough US soldier shot to death with 5 skinny Sudanese standing on him.
@@jimmynolet3752 they killed a lot before they were overrun. No way they had enough ammo to get out of that situation. Plus it took place in Somalia not Sudan
Army of Level 100 Paladins.
You wouldn't stand a chance.
@@surfingtothestars either way they trained so hard for years so i was merely saying it happened in real life.
Fight and train for Heaven, that’s a sure reward.
The pirate that was shot “accidentally” was actually Peter Jackson making a cameo. He made one in each movie, he was in Bree and at Helm’s Deep.
Really???! I didn’t recognise at all
@@thelegittaco974 yep, it’s him. I watched a behind the scenes video about it and fact checked on google. Pretty neat.
Also his two kids appear in every movie
@@terrormichl9037 That’s really neat that their Dad included them in his amazing work.
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“You will suffer me.”
Badass line. Hell yeah.
It's exactly the same as when me and my brother would play up for Mum, call the "You wait until your Dad gets home" as a bluff but....
He was already home.
I’m almost mid thirties, now, and I’m wondering if I’ll ever see another fantasy film at least half as good as this masterpiece!!
Unfortunetly we had one in form of TV series but we all know how it ended.
@@madkoala2130 is it Myrddin?
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No. No you won't. So just watch LotR again.
Peter Jackson was our generation's Cecil B. DeMille. Vision to stick to the lore, the willingness to do it right in spite of the mounting cost...
I doubt you could find ten forgettable scenes in the entire trilogy.
nice detail when aragorn not only puts the blade on king´s neck but also grabs him by the other hand,demonstrating the power over him,not just because of wielding the blade but because really being who he claims he is
The end was one of the innovations of Peter Jackson for the movies, but one that I heartily approve of. In having Aragorn have to face the temptation to betray the oath he made to the deadmen of Dunharrow, we see a bit of a parallel with what will have to take place to destroy the Ring. Gimli is being pragmatic and voices the temptation that anyone would have to face: you have found an invincible army, betray your oath and keep them around a little longer. You can even rationalize it under the "lesser of evils": you're only going to betray them for a "little while longer" and just so you can beat Sauron. But in betraying his oath to the dead, Aragorn would become JUST AS BAD as Sauron; if he is not going to fall to evil, he must honor his oath and discharge this army that has proven so valuable. And I love how Viggo Mortensen says "I hold your oath fulfilled. Go, and be at peace." with genuine affection. Like I said, not in the books, but done by Jackson to great effect.
Technically what stops the army of the dead from being like hey we killed those guys on the ships release us. Isn't the minis Tirith stuff technically extra too?
It was more a case of, “these guys are appetizers, the real force is at the capital itself. Us mortals just need a fast way of getting there, with an element of surprise.”
@@amanhasnousername1614 That's how it actually went in the books. After the corsairs were defeated Aragorn held their oath fulfilled and boarded the ships with men from the southern fiefs to sail for Minas Tirith.
Absolutely true
Will smith??
as someone who read the books after viewing the movies I really have grown to understand why this is such a rare gem, where several changes were made or added in the movie from the book, that fit so well with the story, and even enhance it
Agreed. The way they held the sword until the 3rd movie was also very effective. In the books, Aragorn just has it right away and it doesn't add a lot to his character or story. It's broken and then 2 chapters later it's reforged off page and only mentioned occasionally
Thank you for being so kind and understanding about the movies... I have seen to many comments in videos about the movies where those who read the books first start dissing every little detail and just being rude to everyone who disagrees with them.... So thank you.
@@whyareyouhere3698 I am tired of that too! I thoroughly dislike purism just as much as Tolkien thoroughly dislikes allegory. I do understand where book lovers come from, and I have read up on the lore too, but these movies mean so much to me, so many other people, and to an entire frickin country that I can't simply favor one over the other. They are both equally impactful in different ways. Maybe the book does stuff better, it has the time to explain the history, the cultures and geography, plus going more into Denethor would have been nice to explain why he is an a-hole, and I wish the Elves led by Haldir arrived at the Black Gate instead of Helm's Deep, a callback to the Battle of the Last Alliance with Elves and Men. Though Honestly, I prefer the way the Army of the Dead was handled in the films. I am fine with the Stone of Erech thing not being included as that would rely on more backstory. The City of the Dead, the center of the ghostly activity, equally makes sense for Aragorn to arrive at. The Dead Men going to Minas Tirith and then having their oaths fulfilled to me also makes sense, as though most of Gondor (especially its capital) has been saved due to their help. Bringing in the various men and lords of the fiefs as reinforcements, or the grey company, would again rely on lots of explaining and screentime to do. Some even moan and complain that the army was too OP, well what do you expect from thousands of intangible beings, who only can be struck by Anduril, are similar in power to wraiths, project terror before them, and wield all manner of weaponry?
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. 2 Kings 6:16-17
This is a very subtle moment, but I love how Legolas is protecting Gimli as the skulls come crashing down on them and even pulls Gimli in front of him to make sure he escapes. The Elf is a friend, indeed. And then, when Aragorn sees the ships, he sinks to his knees, because the weight of hopelessness is so great, and Legolas comes forward to comfort him.
Are the ships all of the elves leaving?
@@scottmikkelson3168 Nope, those are the Corsairs/Mercenaries from the south. Valinor is far northwest of Gondor
@@shapshooter7769 Thank you!
Legolas is a wish come true lol
and rumor has it that Frodo still has no clue who is Legolas....
How infuriated do you think Sauron was when he heard that he lost the battle for Minas Tirith because of a bunch of ghosts? Sauron, the Necromancer, got beat by ghosts. Sure, he was still confident that he'd win the war, and he was absolutely going to, but it still must have stung.
"The witch King of Angmar. Defeated by a shield maiden! And a Hobbit." That first part would be surprise and anger, but knowing it was a Hobbit I'll bet filled Sauron with fear.
@@BookofGates omg i didn’t think about this! but it makes sense! because up until then, sauron probably wasn’t concerned. sure, he didn't have his ring, but two hobbits did, and hobbits are easy to defeat, right? except by killing the witch king, merry showed that hobbits *aren't* easy to defeat. meaning the two hobbits with the ring whose destruction could kill him actually stand a chance of destroying it and him.
@@lauraknight5973 Sauron viewed anyone and anything he didn't understand with fear, suspicion and malice (a lot like Saruman towards Gandalf the White). He knows of Gandalf, but very little actually "about" him. I think he genuinely thought Aragorn or Gandalf had the ring, thus explaining their "no hope" last stand at the black gate. Only too late, far too late did Sauron realized "the magnitude of his folly." Love all thing tolkein, highly recommend the anniversary illustrated edition of LOTR. In the book, the Nazgul all realize the Hobbits have westernesse blade and only the Witch King is brave enough to attack Frodo and stab him, Frodo only survives because he "resists to the last."
@@lauraknight5973 Actually, yes. This trilogy does a poor job of portraying it, but, Frodo was actually well tuned with the ring and could effectively use its power while he wore it. In fact, when certain others looked at him, they could see a powerful and terrifying white aura surrounding him. The elves could sense both great power and great evil coming from him. While climbing Mount Doom, Gollum attacked he and Sam (again) and knocked Sam out for a moment. After Sam gained his footing again, he saw Frodo as a figure in a glowing white robe with a wheel of fire in his chest where the ring was. Out of that wheel and Frodo's mouth he heard "Begone, and trouble me no more! If you ever touch me again, you shall be cast yourself into the Fire of Mt. Doom."
To this day, it's unknown if that was Frodo or the ring itself speaking through him. Sauron had reason to fear at this point because he knew SOMEONE was using his ring, but somehow he could not find it. He only knew that a truly resilient Hobbit had the ring and he was on his way to destroy it. By this point Sauron was quaking in his boots, truly.
FECKING TRAITORS!!!
-Sauron Probably
Ghost king: So we run and attack them now!!!!
Aragorn: No, just wait until i say something cool. Then attack. Trust me, way more badass...
why did he even let them all. all he need to win the last battle lmao
My cousin says that I laugh like the ghost king. I wonder why he made this comparison.
Hahaha
@@aashishemani2997 You must have a helluva awesome laugh then.
Aragorn: "look, after you fulfill your oath it's over. Let's have some fun for now.."
Very well edited. One of my favorite lines in the film, "You will suffer me!"
Indeed
And if you’re watching The Rings of Power to hear Aragorn say, “I am Isildors heir” just hits different!
@@mscarma1968 I've heard so much negativity about Rings of Power that I haven't bothered to watch it even once.
@@Rick_King well, we all have different tastes, but, I have really enjoyed The Rings of Power. So, I say, give it a try. If you don’t enjoy it, you can stop watching it, but, my friends & I are hooked & are already waiting anxiously for Season 3 to be released.
Gimli didn't miss a beat in wanting to renege on an oath...
Hypocritical.
More of an extension than to renege, but I take your point 😄
Well, I wouldn’t say it was a renege so much as a “not quite yet”….the battle wasn’t completely over if I remember correctly?
@@roberthenson6153 the war no, but rhe battle had been won and the host of Sauron was routed if not utterly destroyed..
Yet the wording in the barrows was fight for us and I will release you from this living death, so yes and no Gimli was wrong
Could you please explain what else you're talking about I can't think of any. Honestly I'm not really well read on this stuff though I'm kind of new to it.
I've Watched this trilogy a thousand times and I'veyet there's two little words that every time I hear them spoken I get GOOSEBUMPS... "We Fight".
After over 20 years, this movie still holds up. Can't believe it's been over 20 years since this movie were premiered in the cinema.
talking like the movie hit 20 last year when its not 20 till this december
Whatever.
This trilogy will hold up long after we are dead. Our ancestors will still be watching this as a "classic" and there will likely be TV stations that run this a hundred years from now as a special.
It is still compelling viewing and flawless filmmaking, with effects that hold up after 20 years (which is an eternity in CGI vernacular). The performances and production and emotion are all still gripping!
So glad this series was made. This is entertainment at it's peak
Words can not describe how much I love these movies.
Ah! You left out Gimli's line, "an elf goes underground when a dwarf does not? Bah! I'd never hear the end if it!" And quickly follows after Legolas.
same way as he left out "may teh best dwarf win!" after they jumped off the ship and prior to charge the orcs
Legolas had used his sight so he knew exactly what he was following into. Pretty serious loyalty as well. Pretty sure Gimli had to tamp down the entirety of his races fears to enter. Those three were truly inspirational heroes. Not sure how they made that whole journey dragging their massive balls along.
because some people believe that gimli became a bit of a slapstick joke and they are right. in the books he was a no nonsense bad motherfucker.
Haha, love Gimli quotes
@@bradprice8040 BALLS of this size, come with two wheels - each.
Aragorn proved to be an honorable King and deserving of the throne. This undead army represented a lot of power and he could have strung them along, but he released them true to his word.
Edit: I don’t think the undead army could do anything to Aragorn. First he was from a true line of kings and that is why they served him in the first place. Second, once they agreed to servitude, I think they were bound to him and had to serve him until he released them; otherwise they could just force/threaten him to release them from their eternal torment without any need to actually do anything for him. Just a guess though.
They would've probably tried to kill him and the others if he didn't
@@Swan_King410 yep
Aragorn.. Aragoon.. Aragoyn.. who the hell knows anymore
@@Swan_King410 no they won't. if so, they will be trapped in their cursed form forever. Keeping Aaragon alive is their only hope of salvation.
I reaally think he shud hv atleast said after we defeat sauron or at the end of the war , like i think u wud hv required it when then went to attack saurons forces. A battalion of invulnerable ghost soldiers is exactly what u need.
I have a theory. When in the confrontation with the ghosts and they nearly get buried in an avalanche of skulls, I believe each time a skull rolls into the middle it’s that ghost’s skull voting yes to join with Aragorn’s cause. Since they’re all voting yes, it turns into a bunch of avalanches.
Oathbreakers and democracy go hand in hand :p
More like if you survive this.
I will join you.😂
I don't care, this is now canon!
In the script it says, "Insert cool looking CGI scene with skulls here".
@@valerieblackwell5765Meaning what? American politicians?
The actors in this movie were phenomenal!
Can't imagine anyone else but Viggo Mortensen for Aragorn; his dialogue delivery is top!
Can't imagine anyone else as anyone else in this film. The casting was perfect.
Yeah he is Awesome, he's also Awesome in GI Jane as the Navy Seal instructor and he's Awesome in The Road
I learned not too long ago that Virgo Mortensen was not the first choice for the role of Aragorn. Stuart Townsend was chosen to play Aragorn, but due to his refusal to learn how to ride a horse, or rehearse fight scenes, Viggo Mortensen became the runner up. Mortensen already knew how to ride a horse and was more than willing to show up for rehearsals. IMO he was far better suited for the role🙂
He's never been more masculine, powerful, hairy or oily in any film role since.
@@basileusnkuna4704 Another good movie.
It's just funny to me thinking that the ghosts could have been patiently waiting behind the wall waiting for their cue to run out saying "Should we rush now?" "No he hasn't said the line yet."
I love when bad guys say that line. If you see few men defiantly standing in your way telling you to leave, never ask “you and what army?” It never ends well
It's like when people say "things can't get any worse!" Like, don't. It doesn't end well, lol
Gimli messing up Legolas' shot and then pretending to surprised that Legolas killed the dude is just hilarious. 🤣🤣🤣 He really loves to mess with Legolas
And Legolas killed Peter Jackson.
and the dude being the director himself is also priceless.
When I read the books as a teenager, I thought this was one of the most chilling lines.
"The way is shut, it was made by those that are dead, and the dead keep it. The way is shut."
"Now You must die"
هذا الساحر الأعور الدجال يأتي في اخر الزمان يحارب عيسى ابن مريم وعيسى ينتصر عليه ويقتلوم ويخلي العالم من الشر
@MS With stranger aeons, even death may die.
That line is in a very good World War Z fanfiction detailing a recon group exploring North Korea.
Sounds they locked themselves in the mountain or fled there while others imprisoned them to bury them alive.
I know I’m a nerd, but I get choked up and teary eyed every time I watch certain scenes!
I'm a 69 year old man, and so do I! "My friends, you bow to no one."
This was always my favourite part of the films,converted well from the books. The sorrow and pain of the Ghost Army, but fulfillment and honour restored then release and pardon, excellent, brilliantly done. It gave me the creeps when i first waded through all three books when i was first gripped and enthralled at the age of ten. I used to re-read them at least every three years, i'm now 66, still love the story, but its easier watching the films.
Yes, except the Oathbreakers are movie exclusive. In the book Aragorn rallied the grey-company, 31 dunedain rangers of the north who are very much livings.
hows life at 66?
Hope you are doing good my man. 🖤
Keep on keeping on, frank. My man 🤜🤛
I am 10 years younger than you. But I too think I read the three books at a similar age to you. They are probably my favourite literary pieces in my life.
I love the symbolize in the blade and then Aargon just chocking the ghost king. Imagine the number of people who entered to try and call on their oath, but were unsuccessful cause they didn't have the blade. And then our Ranger solidifies that this is indeed the Sword of Gondor and he it's King by being the only being to grab hold of the traitors in however many decades or centuries they've lied dead.
To anyone saying that "Aragorn should have kept them around".
He gave his word. He was never going to break it.
There was a reason he is the rightful king.
True
Not mention Sauron is a necromancer, skilled at controlling the undead…
No not true, Read the books!!@@Grimmjow19872
Only the ones he made with the power of the rings. You have no idea what you are talking about.@@Phoenix1Leader
@@Stevie-L-n8g No need for that, just saying that Sauron could’ve easily swayed them to join his side with a little “hey, look how I treat my undead? And you can get revenge on your oathbreaker.”
How the ghost army attacked the elephant, such a little detail, but it makes the movie soooo much better
Mammoth*
@@MarioJardel9gs *Oliphaunt
Yes eliphant not oliphant
I was only about 9 years old when I watched this scene but I laughed so hard. Idk why, I think it’s bc Aragorn is so nonchalant and meanwhile a green blob is just taking down an oliphaunt
I loved that so much.
Aragon practically whispering “this army” which only he, legolas and gimli could have realistically heard is my favorite part of this sequence. my boy always stunting around his friends😂🤘🏼
The ghost army was one of the best bits in the book, portrayed brilliantly in the film.
GHOSTS: "Release us!"
ARAGORN: "I will . . . as soon as you conquer Mount Doom."
Hi David 👋👋
How about Mount Hira 😂😂, nice to see you here David Wood
Thats the beauty of it. He held in his power a force more mighty than the one ring would have given him. Unlike Isildur he was able to relinquish this power, proving he was able to break the curse of his lineage.
@@jameshunsucker2147 Not really, if you had an invincible army, you'd make a bargain to wipe out your enemy's forces, not just 1 battle. Instead of wasting your countrymen's lives on a heroic suicide charge. Any footsoldier would know that even if they'd cleared out the pelennor fields, there'll still be a large reserve force in mount doom. And Aragon knew he couldn't hold them forever, if they turned against him, there's nothing to stop them from rampaging through the world. It was more of a business transaction between them but he could have asked for more from the beginning.
James proves he is a lucky fool they had zero knowledge of Frodo being anywhere near?the mountain lol he was lucky as fuck lol
I don’t care what anyone says this is the greatest Trilogy ever
It is
We don't get to see this kind movies
In today's era
Aragon had a look of determination on his face. I liked the fact the orcs looked scared when they saw him, Legolas and Gimli
You are a hundred Orcs.
You see three people.
And they seem to confidently advance on you.
I think it would make anyone second guess themselves and look around to see if they missed something.
Probably thought there was even more elves and dwarves on the ships. Or felt the presence of the ghosts approaching now behind them.
In books they feared him too
Also in books Aragorn was 2 meters tall !!
They were already scared sh*tless by the possible implication (in their point of view) of an entire fleet of corsairs being routed by nothing but a man, a dwarf and an elf. But they totally didn't expect an undead army.
Could have had a slight thing to do with the 10,000 strong ghost Army behind him 🤔🤨
Part of the books or not, I liked how Aragorn kept his word and released them. This is why he was a good king 👑.
Put aside the Ranger Aragon, become who YOU were born to be.
Damn that line never gets old.
“The dead do not SUFFER the living to pass…You will SUFFER me.”
To properly translate this line it is important to make clear first of all that the verb “to suffer” does not refer to being subjected to pain or physical or mental suffering. But in fact is the archaic meaning of “to suffer”, being “to allow someone to do something”. -Dwarrow Scholar
I thought I heard him say " The dead do not suffer the living to ask "
You are righ t with the meaning of the phrase "to suffer"
Not only does it mean "to allow", but almost kind of, "allowing someone to do something you don't want to let them do", adding more weight and authority to Aragorns statement.
@Abu Ibrahim Ahmad to suffer and to tolerate are the same verb in hebrew as well
@@Hotsport_RugbySimulations so, how do you explain the construction "the kingdom of God suffers Violence"
Can't we just ignore that Aragon not only blocked but choked a ghost
Yea it's the sword
He is the king, he has the power over them.
Considering it's a movie with elves, wizards, dwarfs, and some crazy dude that has his power tied up in a ring, I suppose we can ignore it. Although since Aragon was the coolest dude alive, he could pretty much do what he wants
his blood(genes) is from the former king which is his father. the same bloodline = the line is NOT broken.
Is Aragon gonna have to choke a bitch?
Legolas in aragorns moment of grief immediately rushes to his side. I have a friend like that and I would come to his aid at any time. Haniel your my best friend
That kind of friendship is divine. ❤❤❤
Treasure those friends
After all those years no movie until now could even scratch the surface of this godly tier trilogy no movie at all
In the story, the Dead did not go to Minas Tirith. They only secured the ships. Aragorn travelled with more than Legolas and Gimli, though. Through the passage of the Dead, he had 30 Rangers of the North with him, as well as the two sons of Elrond. Once it was clear the ships were headed up the river, the coast of Gondor, where many troops had been left to garrison, didn't need such protection. Aragorn summoned these men as well, but had no way to get them to Minas Tirith in time... until he called on the Dead to seize the ships. Once they had done this, they were released, and the ship carried Aragon and his new army straight up river.
The Dead had no power to physically harm, only to terrify. The pirates, scared out of their minds, dove overboard, to either swim to the far shore, or to drown.
Actually they might have been able to physically harm (Legolas didn't know whether their blades would still bite or not), it was just that their presence alone was so effective that they didn't need to use anything else but fear.
True, but as we all know, Peter Jackson did take some liberties with the story in the Movie. The Movie scene did give more of an impact to the story than it would have if he had followed the book.
“None! But the King of Gondor shall command ME!”
Everything Aragorn does is fucking EPIC!!
IKR? Galadriel is epic but Aragorn is on another level.
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Aight homie
Galadriel in LOTR is respectable and downright Mystical
rings of power woke feminazi bitch guyladriel isn’t
@@danielandrews1801 Galadriel ??? she is not even good . she was just a dumb woman
@@hooman5969 Hmm? She was smarter than everyone. Without her, the quest would have failed.
A series filled with incredible acting, scenery, costumes and storylines. The music was epic, as were the effects!
I remember as a kid watching this scene, my cousin said that maybe all the skulls falling to the ground were them casting votes behind the scenes. Sort of them discussing amongst themselves if they would fight or not.
I thought that was actually kind of a cool thought lol
i've heard that theory for 20 years now. Peter jackson never said anything but I am guessing it may be true if one thinks about it. "You survive this skull avalanche of ours dude , we fight"
it will never be another movies like this again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! legend , perfection
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"An Elf goes underground when a Dwarf dare not? Aw I'd never hear the end of it.." - Gimli 🤣
He didnt think about what else he could gain from them. He is a man of word. He is honorable.
One of my favorite part of this masterpiece! Thank you so much!
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Seeing the part where the sword Andúril makes contact with the King of the Dead's sword shocked me big time and I was like, "Holy shit!" when that happened, and it made me wonder if Andúril had that ability to clash with spiritual swords like that during its time as Narsil and after hearing the King of the Dead saying, "That blade was broken" upon seeing and recognizing the sword Aragorn wields I now realized that Andúril did indeed had the ability to clash with spiritual swords during its time as Narsil.
Narsil is magic
Yeah, I bet it did. Plus, it can also clash with mordor ring wraith sword blades too as well of course.
Not only is Anduril magic, but it is being wielded by a person who's direct family tree includes: Sindar elves, Noldar elves, Maiar (Melian), Earendil and Elros. It can be argued that Aragorn Elessar partly existed in the supernatural plane. Just a thought.
Still one or the all time best movies ever ! I bonded with my son over these tales, they hold a special place in my heart.
This is so epic, I had to stop the video because I’m gonna go watch all of these movies again. Don’t want to spoil seeing it again.
Arguably the single noblest thing Aragorn ever did - it's not for nothing that this was the moment when he truly became King. I always thought that the sword itself didn't have much to do with his ability to fight the ghost king - or at least it would have only been able to do so in his hands. Only the true King could release them by holding their oaths to be fulfilled.
If I was in Aragorn's place, I'd hold their oaths fulfilled, but add any man who wishes to remain and continue serving his king until such time as Sauron's defeat would be welcome under his banner. That way the ghosts aren't _forced_ to remain, thus allowing them to move on to their rest, but those who want to remain can, without any ethical issues and thus bolstering his forces.
who wants to hang around after being in their cursed form for ages ?
@@MultiCklee They've been like that since the time of Isildur. For the sake of goodwill, what's another few days?
On a scale of 1 to 350, how obese are you?
@@WE_WUZ shutt upp god i am dying 😂.
@@Aiibh i don't get it. Please explain.
"You fulfilled your oath, be at peace"
"Except if you're willing to keep on fighting until Sauron is down for good 👀"
Haha oh how much time could’ve been saved 😂
That army would've made all their battles so much easier! Aragon showed he is a true King who honors his word! That scene gave me goose bumps
I guess since Sauron can control the 9 rings. If the dead army face Sauron, they will likely be corrupted by the power and defected.
bring a dead army to fight a man who can revive a dead man? i think its not a good idea
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I love the way Tolkien selects the words for this masterpiece, "line" can refer to the blod line of Isildur was were think broken, the same way that "line" can be used for "sword".
The face at 5:33 you can't even tell he is acting , he looks genuinely destitute and with out hope. Absolute acting perfection
Define badass: reaching into the realm of the dead and choking a ghost while you’re alive.
03:37
This was peak cinema, there will never be nothing that even comes close to that again. Unfortunately.
I like how these guys are cursed for all eternity and how nobody dares have any interactions with them...then in dire need, Aragon has the courage to summon them and get their service thru a bargain. They prove VERY instrumental in winning the battle and are finally set free. The look of relief on the undead kings face when they vanish is tru gold...
Because only Aragorn as the heir of the one to whom they gave their oath could declare it fulfilled. As only he could wield that sword.
@nancyjanzen5676 well aware...
1:21 I don't know how many times I've seen this scene, but it always gives me goosebumps. This was a change that I totally stand by. Elrond revealing Anduril to Aragorn on the eve of battle just give the blade more power in my mind. It means so much more to the events that are unfolding than it did in the books. IMO.
I disagree. Changing Aragorn’s character to where he never wanted his destiny was one of the worse changes made to the story.
@@scottdorman9967 it’s always been like that.
@@scottdorman9967 That wasn't a change.
Aragorn always WAS worried he'd end up like Isildur.
But he never denied who he was. He carried the Shards of Narsil. Declared himself to Eomer in the Riddermark. Wore the ring of Barahir.
Pelennor, when the Standard of the King is unfurled and Eomer throws his sword in the air in joy was a scene I was eagerly awaiting. Missed it.
Aragorns determined stare as he exits the ship almost makes up for it
This scene was Soo magnificent and Epic...brought goosebumps
Truly one that cannot be topped
best of all scenes
WE FIGHT.
This hyped me up when I was 12 and how it still hypes me up as a 33 year old haha
Good editing.
If you understand Irish folklore concerning a concept called a "Geas" it pretty much turns out just like this. You swear an oath or have a "Geas" placed upon you in which certain actions can result in your demise or have you cursed. Aragorn couldn't wisely get them to go further than strictly the defence of Gondor. To force this ghost army to go any further risks having this curse reverse itself back on Aragorn and his friends. This geas is based upon honour after all.
I love it how the ship just stopped without having to be tied to anything. Just as if it had brakes like a car.
Not sure if you've heard about a fascinating discovery some centuries ago called "an anchor".
@@absolve8099 Not sure if you' ve heard about the way to use an anchor.
In the books they exit the mountain pass with the army of the dead, invisible to all but still coldly there and they travel fast through the region with still inhabited villages which close all doors and windows while the Dead and living (Aragorn had also at about 30-40 rangers with him along with Legolas and Gimli) passing by in the darkness.
The entire "this army" zinger really depended on the captain asking "you and what army?" And the undead king was really cool waiting for Aragorn's zinger. Both are lucky that this was filmed.
The sheer amount of badassery on display in all of these clips is impressive.
fun fact for the scene with the "skull avalanche" flooding into the cave they actually took a mold of a real skull and made 2000 copies of it!
one of the best practical effects scenes in movie history imho.
these days its way too easy to have a mountain on props flow like water using a simple computer program like Blender.
but imho the easy digital route will never look as good.
And it was filmed AFTER the Oscars where it won best picture!
This movie is amazing. Tbh, it's one of the few movies that you can watch the trilogy every weekend on a nice tv and sound system and get the chills everytime.
The fact that we got 3 fantastic movies, never stops to amaze me. Pure quality
6:24 the big question is, Did that count as Legolas' kill or Gimli's kill?
Lego pulled the trigger.
@@ricbradley5323 Gimli lined up the sights.
@@lordcooler3051 Lego owns the weapon
@@lordcooler3051 Gimli changed the course of an already planned and aimed🏹
Lego arrow
Imagine being the Sauron within this campaign. You have gathered all the forces throughout the known world. All the might and tactics are on your side only to see your enemy pull out a huge or the ubermacht of deus ex machinas | literal hordes of ghosts upon you. As a necromancer Sauron must found that insulting lol!
Maybe he was waiting for a challenge. As doing all of this stuff with those ugly people, likely tired him out. He needed someone or something to come from left field to break up the monotony of “winning” so easy. His horsemen that wore black bed sheets, were 2nd to none! Just imagine having to dress up in that garb, and have to ride around on horses to chase hobbits for a ring.
“We fight” is right up there with “And Rohan will answer”
"They WILL answer to the King of Gondor" ...badass phrase
Love the reaction of the sailors and orcs the moment they see the ghost army charging. Talk about a major "holy shit" moment. Closest we will likely ever come to seeing a Zerg rush on screen.
Behind destine asytemetric inventory!
Through categorized
(Space of time)
First time I saw this scene, I heard, in my head, Samuel Jackson saying 'Surprise, motherf***a!' :)
@@hazardousroo In a sea of typically horrendous comments day after day... this right here is a damn gem. Such a gem that I actually spit the Gatorade out from my mouth which hasn't happened in 40 years.
Well done.
Even better, their initial confusion when it seems like it's just Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli. Has that 'Wait that's it?' 🤨"
Love how cool and calm Aragon is and the mention of the men of the mountain, he has pure disgust
That orc with the scythe at 7:00 . His reaction to the ghost army 😂😂😂
This is their meeting after meet Aragon and deciding to join the battle:
Ghost King: Our king is back, we have to fulfill our oath, I am tired of living with this condition, no beer, no lady and no party for eternity , we have to join him in battle, our job is just to run over enemy, anyone agrees ?
Army : *YES !!!*
Great scene. On the visual level, LOTR was amazing. the orcs each it's own look. The ghost king was scary, giant spider,etc.
6:29 "mind your aim"
Best bit haha 😂
Yo, this has been some of the best cuts I’ve ever seen. You knew what was filler and made them look seamless. Good shit.
8:42 - When he gives the dwarf a look, "Really? You going there?"... lol. Classic.
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. 2 Kings 6:16-17