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In the book, they put Boromir's body in the boat with the Orcs weapons at his feet. The reason they shot him with arrows is none could defeat him in hand to hand combat. One of my favorite scenes in the books and movies.
The fact he took down like 30 Uruk hai before they took him down makes this scene and the book so much better that and the fact he was blowing the horn to attract the rest of Uruk hai not calling for help
Tolkien flexing his beautiful and deep understanding of how his Christian faith has intermixed with human sagas and mythology for the last 1500 years. If only most authors had half of his "knows what he's talking about" expertise about their chosen subject matter.
yeah feel like he was upset he made a mistake trying to take the ring from frodo and was trying to right the wrong, he felt the guilt and shame of it but trying to make it right until the end. Allure of the ring was just too strong.
@@MagicWandn The Ring is insidious, it tries to prey not simply on your wants (be they pure or not) but also on your fears and insecurities. Boromir was a good, noble man upon whom was shoulder more responsibilities and burdens than is right for any one person to carry. Sadly Sauron was doing the same to Denethor by hacking into Minas Tirith's Palantir and secretely influencing the things Denethor could see in it until it drove him mad. It is believed that Sauron might have used the Palantir of Minas Ithil, after the Nazgûl took it over and cursed it into becoming Minas Morgul.
As stated in the Bible: *"No greater love has a man, than to lay down his life for his friend."* To me, faith is something personal and private in a sense, so my family and I generally don't go to church except for very special events like a wedding or baptism. Otherwise, we practice our faith in our own personal way. But I love this scene because it doesn't force faith or religious beliefs on the viewer, it doesn't shove it down your throat. It shows a noble and selfless sacrifice, something that I'd like to think all people could admire and respect, and allows the viewers to interpret that sacrifice in their own personal ways. It shows Tolkien's own beliefs, but it also respect others who may hold different beliefs by not shoving Tolkien's faith down their throats. And even though it's not "canon" to the universe, Talion from Shadow of Mordor/War is no less noble and selfless than Boromir. He sacrifices so much, even beyond death itself, to protect his home from Sauron, even though the one thing he wants most is to join his wife (Ioreth) and son (Dirhael) in the afterlife that awaits him. He put his duty to his people and homeland before his own personal desires, which is what makes the end of SoW so satisfying, as Talion's burdens are finally lifted and he can finally join Ioreth & Dirhael in the afterlife....Talion is finally free of all of the pain, bloodshed, and betrayal, and he is finally able to rest and be at peace.
The symbolism of Boromir's 3 arrows is so well-done. Isildur and Boromir both succumbed to the ring's temptations, but Isildur clung to the ring and died with 3 arrows in his back. Boromir did not chase after the ring, and died with 3 arrows in his front.
@@davidnguyen-tri9031 In the book, it was a single arrow from Haradrim, but it was unfortunately poisoned. Thankfully Aragorn healed him afterwards. The moment he awakened from his poisoned sleep, the first thing he said to Aragorn was 'My lord, you called me. I come. What does the king command?' He recognized Aragorn's rulership from the first second of being in his presence.
"Oh hes good now" He was never bad. He was just human like all of us and fell into a moment of dispair and anger. Just because you make a mistake, doesn't mean you're a bad person.
AGREED. In the end he showed the-REAL-warrior/person he was,a true-WARRIOR-till the end. LOTRs makes me want to pick up a sword and fight Orcs all day long. House of the Dragons does the same thing to me also,to answer the call to-ARMS-and defend the realm from mortal & immortal foes.
And remember, the first thing he told Aragorn, "they took the little ones" Not, "I messed up and tried to take the ring" He was doing what he could with those final breaths
I completly agree. But I understand why she said this. The previous scene with Boromir shows "the fall" and the next time that appear on screen is full Boromir warrior nobleman redemption of that act.
Maybe 1 in a million people could resist the Ring. Gandalf and Galadriel both knew better than to even try it. I really don't think it reflects badly on Boromir. It's just what it does.
"I would have followed you, my brother... my Captain ... My King..." That's what always gets me. He acknowledges Aragorn's heir to the throne of Gondor, in his final moments.
@Kplawy always get me too... Hey I hope you've seen the extended editions. You have flashbacks of Boromir, Faramir and Denethor. Boromir was just trying to do the best for Gondor according to his father's orders.
The greatest honor is that the returning king of Gondor buried Boromir as a hero. Aragorn buried him with his own hands, along with Legolas prince of the Mirkwood Elves, and Gimli, son of Gloìn, cousin of Daìn, king of the Dwarves. A hero buried by the Royalty of three different races.
The third arrow is when i can't see anymore.. it always gets cloudy in my room.. and it doesn't stop until the credits roll, much like the ending of the third one.. emotional overload ❤
I always understood this to be the one most important moment for Aragorn's character arch. Without this blessing, he would have stayed an ashamed ranger for good. Boromir is literally the one person who carried the banner in his absence and the debt he owed him was immeasurable. Had he died without them reconciling it would have been disastrous.
Same, every time. His first concern isn't Frodo or the ring but the little hobbits he grew fond of. And not long before he said "curse all the halflings to death and darkness". He was possessed by the ring but only because he believed it would give him the strength needed to win the war and end the suffering.
@@ZoneBaracking Except for that brief moment when the Ring overwhelmed him, Boromir had always shown concern for the hobbits, in training them in swordfighting, and carrying them through the snow.
Amd Viggo. His face after Boromir does when he stands up. He looks like he has personally lost his actual brother or son or something. Both of them make you feel this scene... and it hurts. Because we've seen the ring snare Boromir. Seen him give in. Amd then seen him try desperately to redeem himself... at the cost of his own life. And he makes that sacrifice without hesitation.
@@mycroft16 I couldnt have said it better! Both nail their roles and the emotions. Actually, everyone. Even Orlando Bloom in that little time frame where you see him as Legolas. You see him in emotional paon as see his Brother In Arms dying.
Sean Bean is phenomenal. Book Boromir was less sentimental, much more of a hardened warrior who WANTED to go to Rivendell and received the support of his brother because he was the best humanity had to offer.
“Have you ever seen it, Aragorn? The White Tower of Ecthelion, glimmering like a spike of pearl and silver, its banners caught high in the morning breeze. Have you ever been called home by the clear ringing of silver trumpets? One day our paths will lead us there, and the tower guard will take up the call: The Lords of Gondor have returned.” After watching the Extanded versions of part 1 and 2 Boromir became my absolute favorite character of the Tolkien-Verse.
@@Lost7one Aragorn was a ranger from the long-destroyed realm of Arnor. They weren't nobility anymore by any meaningful measure. Later, Denethor even says, "I will not bow to such a one, last of a ragged house long bereft of lordship." But Boromir saw the nobility in him.
Here's a fun fact: during the scene where Viggo Mortensen (Aragon) was fighting the Uruk that shot Boromir, the scene called for the Uruk to pull the knife out of his leg and throw the knife into the tree, as it was meant to miss. The actor playing the Uruk however accidentally threw the knife directly at Mortensen, as he was unable to see through his mask, so Mortensen instinctively deflected the knife using his sword. This was kept in the final cut of the film.
It was actually the contact lenses under his eye lids that gave them the yellow color. They made it difficult to see so when he threw the knife it was directly at Viggo instead of off to the side to be edited later.
I think a massively underrated part of this scene is Gimli's reaction. After everything he's lost since setting out on this quest; Moria, his kin, the wizard, and now Boromir. And with two Hobbits unaccounted for, and the other two headed towards a certainly worse fate than death, all he can do now is just slump a little, looking so tired.
Gimli and Legolas, through the actors portraying them, revealed so much in those brief expressions--loss of a comrade, and empathy for his cause as they both worry and love their own people too, just like Boromir does.
@@rikk319 I always took Legolas' expression as sad for losing a companion but as one of the long lived, seeing another of countless others pass to the distant shores must be just heartbreaking.
@@jackoshadow And Gimli meanwhile has been a warrior all of his life and has undoubtedly had to watch countless of his fellow dwarves fall in battle. Legolas looks somber and almost confused as to how he should feel/react in this moment, while Gimli is just grim and accepting of what's happened, as Boromir is just one more fallen comrade and brother-in-arms. Gimli is the grim and detached war veteran, while Legolas to some degree seems to almost retain some sense of "aloof innocence" about him even in a moment like this, as though Legolas to some degree doesn't fully understand the finality of death for humans. This is partly because to elves like Legolas, even when they die, they are simply reborn in Valinor, so Legolas may view death as a case of *"I'll see them alive again in Valinor."* but with a human like Boromir, this is a permanent parting for them, so Legolas is at a loss as to how to feel about it, as this is one fallen friend that he *_won't_* get to see again in Valinor.
@@gamester512 There is also that Legolas has lived several human life times and rarely had to deal with the death of a close one. But now in the span of what, a month or two? He experienced the death of Gandalf and Boromir. I wouldn't be surprised if he just now is realizing how fragile life truly is.
Through Rohan over fen and field where the long grass grows The West Wind comes walking, and about the walls it goes. ‘What news from the West, O wandering wind, do you bring to me tonight? Have you seen Boromir the Tall by moon or by starlight? ‘I saw him ride over seven streams, over waters wide and grey, I saw him walk in empty lands until he passed away Into the shadows of the North, I saw him then no more. The North Wind may have heard the horn of the son of Denethor, ‘O Boromir! From the high walls westward I looked afar, But you came not from the empty lands where no men are.’ - From the 'Lament for Boromir.'
Damn you and Bless you for posting this. I had almost stopped crying by the time I scrolled down and saw this. Now the waterworks are going even worse.
From the mouths of the sea the South Wind flies, from the sand hills and the stones The wailing of the gulls it bears and at the gate it moans What news from the south O sighing wind do you bring to me at eve? Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve. Ask not of me where he doth dwell, for many bone there lie On the white shores and the dark shores under the stormy sky So many have passed down Anduin to find the flowing sea Ask of the North Wind news of them the North Wind sends to me O Boromir! Beyond the gate the seaward road run's south But you came not with the wailing Gulls from the grey sea's mouth
“From the Gate of Kings the North Wind Rides and Past the Roaring Falls; And Clear and Cold about the Tower its loud Horn calls. What news from the North, O Mighty Wind, do you bring to me today? What news of Boromir the Bold? For he is long away. Beneath Amon Hen I heard his cry. There many Foes he fought. His cloven Shield, his broken Sword, they to the water brought. His head so Proud, his face so Fair, his limbs they laid to Rest; And Rauros, golden Rauros-fall, bore him upon its breast. O Boromir! The Tower of Guard shall ever Northward gaze To Rauro, golden Rauros-falls, until the end of days.”
I've never before noticed the single tear shed by Aragorn at the end, probably because my own eyes were filled to the brim at that moment. Stellar acting by Viggo Mortensen, absolutely top notch. We will never again see a trilogy of movies of this calibre...
AGREED.Not a weak film in the entire trilogy,I guess i'll whip out my LOTRs trilogy to watch this weekend,it makes me want to be a warrior and fight for the realm against wizards,Orcs,trolls and others who would dare challenge me.
I believe cause in a sense it is because Aragorn partly blames himself. He could not safeguard those under his care as he attempts to lead in Gandalf's stead. And if we go by movie this is even more obvious as his denial and pushing Boromir away, ultimately made the strong man cave to the lure of the Ring.
..and on top of it all, Aragorn then wears Boromir's bracers (forearm guards) for the rest of the movies. A nice little detail that some miss, that deepens their kinship and Aragorn's promise during Boromir's final moments.
What always gets me is the point when Aragorn calls People Of Gondor “our people” you see the moment of relief, respect, and sureness wash over Boromir you see it on face that he now knows now that he can stop fighting that he is leaving Gondor in good hands. And then the cherry on top is what he says to Aragorn afterwards that he would have followed you my brother…my captain, my king. Thus the point of Aragorn’s character arc he’s been running from his past all this time but now with this promise he has come full circle. It’s beautiful, EXTREMELY WELL WRITTEN.
Not to mention the beautiful detail that Aragorn then wears Boromir's bracers (forearm covering) for the rest of the trilogy, showing how strong a bond they shared, and to signify the promise he made in Boromir's final moments.
This is where the strength of men was once again proven. Pierced by many arrows while he wasn’t able to save the hobbits Boromir was able to redeem men and show the future king of men that they were worth fighting for
One of the greatest gifts, not just to Aragorn and humanity, but to all of Middle-Earth. Merry and Pippin roused the ents and helped save Rohan at Helm's Deep--which meant they saved Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli too. Without Aragorn, the Dead would not have saved Gondor. So, in effect, Boromir's sacrifice DID save his people, through Aragorn. That allowed Aragorn to distract Sauron from Frodo and Sam so they could finish their part of the quest and save all of Middle-Earth. Boromir is awesome!
I love the detail (it's not mentioned in the books, but it's a great addition) that Aragorn takes Boromir's bracers, the leather wrist-guards that are embossed with the tree of Gondor, and wears them throughout the rest of the quest. “They will look for him From the White Tower… But he will not return.”
One of the most badass moments in movie history happens during this scene where Aragorn battles the head orc...supposedly Viggo Mortensen became quite a swordsman while filming these movies and when the stunt guy threw that dagger at Viggo he accidentally threw it directly at him and Viggo actually, for real, parried it away in midair and that's the take in the movie
I mean, he literally has the sword by his side 24/7 for the entire 14+ months of shooting. Including off set, going out to dinner. Etc. He was very serious about the role and the sword was important to Aragorn as a tool and survival, she it was always with Viggo. He would also sleep out under the stars often. Fish in rivers or lakes and prepare them himself. He got extremely into the role. And it shows. It was his son who told him he had to take the role as the books are his favorite. Even came to visit frequently and they gave him a cameo in Two Towers... a scene between a young scared teenager of Rohan and Aragorn over a sword.
He actually got into trouble a few times in town because he would walk everywhere with his sword. He was method acting at all times literally making this sword apart of him
@@mycroft16 1. The horse Aragorn befriends in TTT? Mortensen spent every waking hour with it, slept in its stable, and then bought it when they finished filming. 2. In the extended edition of ROTK, the first orc that Aragorn kills at Pelenor fields? Played by Henry Mortensen😂
He was basically the head general of Gondor's armies under his father's rule. Back then you earned respect from your men by fighting from the front, not directing from the rear. Boromir was deeply beloved by not just his father, brother, and the soldiers of Gondor, but by all their people.
Boromir was a truly honorable man who wanted nothing for himself but to protect his city and people. It was his core. That's how the ring got him. But in the end he proved his honor and gave his life without any question or hesitation to protect others of the fellowship. His death hurts every single time. What absolute legendary acting too.
Although I knew Boromir died in the books, I had a vision of him in my mind and Bean was bloody close to that vision. This death scene is the death scene of all death scenes in any film I have ever watched in my sixty-four years. As a LOTR fan, this scene cripples me every time I see it, and I see it at least once a year when I watch the extended cuts. For me it is the best scene in any film, and one of the saddest. Brilliantly acted and shot.
I absolutely love that the first thing Boromir says is "they took the little ones". Bro was always a good guy, he was just being corrupted by the ring ans his last moments proved it. In his last moments he was the very best of the race of Men
But the way the ring ruined him already does him credit. Unlike most mortals or even elves, he, as Gandalf said of himself, wanted to use the ring for good
There's something about Fellowship that feels a lot more intimate, earthly and beautiful, that you don't get as much of in Two Towers or ROTK. I think part of what made the last two films work so well at their larger scope and size is because we already had Fellowship and spent real time in the world on a smaller scale, where it felt very real and lived-in, before we got to the massive battles.
“He floated by them, and slowly his boat departed, waning to a dark spot against the golden light; and then suddenly it vanished. Rauros roared on unchanging. The River had taken Boromir, son of Denethor, and he was not seen again in Minas Tirith, standing as he used to stand upon the White Tower in the morning. But in Gondor in after-days it long was said that the elven-boat rode the falls and the foaming pool, and bore him down through Osgiliath, and past the many mouths of Anduin, out into the Great Sea at night under the stars.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
Just discovered this channel today, and I just have to say thank you! This is premium content, and the curation is top shelf. Keep making these! Also, Boromir is an absolute legend and definitely one of the best characters Tolkien created
This is a fantastic scene - Aragorn is representation of positive masculinity - he is a king amongst men, well he literally the actual King of Men. Aragorn is a brave protector who leads his people with strength, courage and an unwavering sense of justice and morality. His character arc throughout the trilogy reveals a man of great inner fortitude, willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good despite personal doubts or tragedy. He is respected as a leader by his peers, not because of his physical strength or combat ability, but because he embodies qualities like selflessness and wisdom. He takes responsibility for his own mistakes while humbly recognizing his limitations, showing that true strength can come from humility rather than arrogance or aggression. He does not shy away from showing his emotions and admits self doubt while always hiding onto hope. Aragorn consistently exhibits self-control and restraint in order to minimize harm to both himself and others. He holds steadfast to principles of nonviolence, even in seemingly hopeless situations. He demonstrates an admirable commitment to moral integrity, despite the risk to his own life or reputation. This shows that even in dangerous circumstances, kindness and compassion can be more powerful tools for achieving success than brute force or intimidation tactics. He can comfort the dying Boromir, slay legions of Orcs and be crowned amongst falling petals while singing he is truly a King. The reaction of Legolas is very well done, although brief. Legolas comes back to Aragorn and Boromir just in time for his sharp elven eyes to witness, up close and personal, a man facing his own death, another man helping him through it, and the exact instant when the human soul leaves the body for the great unknown. The elf slows to a standstill, and his expression is very peculiar: head tilted to one side, he's trying to grasp what he's seeing. He looks crestfallen-- for the loss of a comrade, and for coming too late, but for an immortal Elf for whom even death via battle (elves can 'die' in battle) is not the end, their spirits leave to stay in the halls of Mandos for a time then they are rebodied and returned to Valinor - for Elves they never will face never seeing another Elf again as being immortal they will likely be reunited at some point. Glorfindel died and then came back to Middle Earth, Luthien also died and came back to Middle Earth and she came back as a mortal so she could be with Beren. So for Legolas this is confusing and disturbing for the first time he is experiencing the loss of a companion and friend who is mortal and he will never see again - this is final and hard for him to comprehend. As men go somewhere unknown after death where Elves don't go, he can't even have faith that he will meet in the afterlife as Elves don't have one unlike other men can so it is particularly heartbreaking.
Beneath Amon Hen I heard his cry. There many foes he fought, His cloven shield, his broken sword, they to the water brought. His head so proud, his face so fair, his limbs they laid to rest, And Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, bore him upon its breast. ‘O Boromir! The Tower of Guard shall ever northward gaze, To Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, until the end of days. "Lament for Boromir" J.R.R.Tolkien . May he rest in peace.
Damn you. I wasnt ready to feel like this on a Sunday. I always love that seamless tracking shot also. It really puts the scale of this fight in perspective. Amazing movie. Awesome video man. Love your channel ❤
Another detail about him grabbing his sword before he dies, he isnt just doing it as a warriors tradition, hes doing it to acknowledge and swear fealty to the true King of Gondor
One of the most iconic, sad and monumental scenes in the history of cinema. I still get emotional watching it, no matter how many times I watch it. Great job with the mashup. I'd say the next one to do is the epic intro of the two towers, don't you think? Greetings from Italy!
"Sorrowfully they cast loose the funeral boat: there Boromir lay, restful, peaceful, gliding upon the bosom of the flowing water. The stream took him while they held their own boat back with their paddles. He floated by them, and slowly his boat departed, waning to a dark spot against the golden light; and then suddenly it vanished. Rauros roared on unchanging. The River had taken Boromir son of Denethor, and he was not seen again in Minas Tirith, standing as he used to stand upon the White Tower in the morning. But in Gondor in after-days it long was said that the elven-boat rode the falls and the foaming pool, and bore him down through Osgiliath, and past the many mouths of Anduin, out into the Great Sea at night under the stars."
Sean Bean's acting during the dying scene with Aragorn is soooo good (and the same for Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn): I tear up every time, and I've seen this many times. Such a memorable scene!
Boromirs speech at the end is what changed Aragorn to have faith in men as a race and want to save Gondor. If you look at how he acts in the rest of the series towards Gondor it's different because of Boromir. Can tell he was affected deeply by Boromir and his sacrifice
That last glimpse of hope on Boromir's face after Aragorn said, "Our People," told Boromir what kind of man Aragorn was, and that was enough for him to pledge himself to Aragorn.
I don't care if I'm a grown man who saw this aged 13 in the cinema - this scene causes me to tear up every time, and in 2024, still breaks my heart. Just finished rereading FSOTR (for the first time since that age). Wonderful novel. Incredible acting in this film and it's two sequels. This is a rare example of when a film series is an equal contender with the original source material. Thank you, Peter Jackson and John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. Just thank you.
I remember watching this in the theatre. I kept thinking "What a way to go". He knew he was dead after the first arrow... but he kept fighting. His body was riddled with arrows, but he took as many Uruk Hai as he could with him. He redeemed himself and proved himself to be true hero.
My brother once said that Sean Beans characters get the worst deaths. I was horrified when Borormir died, he was a complete jerk at the start of the movie but he redeemed himself in this scene 😢😢😢😢
Jesus I forgot the first thing he says when Aragorn bends down to tend to him is “they took the little ones” with so much anguish over his failure. What a performance.
For those who dont know Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) actually used to wear the whole outfit and even carry the sword on his days off and went hiking to remote locations to make it look travel worn. Also the scene where the Uruk throws the knife at Aragorn the actor was meant to miss but he couldnt see properly and threw it straight at Viggo and the part where he deflected it with a swing of his sword was 100% real and not planned at all. There is also a part in the 2nd film where Viggo kicks a helmet, that helmet was actual iron and wasnt scripted and Viggo broke two toes kicking it the scream of pain was real and they kept it in the final release. There is alot of small things like that, that happened over the 3 films like Christopher Lee (Saruman) was told by Peter Jackson (director) how he should make the sound when stabbed in the back and Christopher Lee being a true WW2 vet just told him he knows what sound people make. Viggo also bought the horse he used in the films after they finished and he also bought Liv Tylers (Arwen) stunt doubles horse for the stunt double at no cost because she couldnt afford it herself. Legolas only ever speaks to Frodo once when he says "and my bow" he never speaks to him again.
Tolkien fought in the First World War. Writers write what they know. Tolkien knew war. He knew death. He knew destruction. That’s why I like these books/movies. They aren’t coming from someone inexperienced in the things he writes about.
First I watched LOTR when I was a little kid. My father who's dead now really loved this movie and so do I. And now when I'm 24 I still cry like a baby on that moment of hero dying.
The best part for me is how the camera gives us a wide view of boromir and aragorn in this scene showing all the dead Uruk-hai around there. Boromir went out as a warrior should. Holding his sword surrounded by his slain foes. Me and my friend said one thing when we saw that. "Thats a VIP, express ticket and que jump to Valhalla"
"Pippin flushed and forgot his fear. 'The mightiest man may be slain by one arrow,' he said; 'and Boromir was pierced by many.'" Boromir was a great man, a great leader, a great brother, and before he died, he recognized the true king. His only weakness was his hopes of keeping his people safe. That hope was corrupted by the One Ring. Boromir is a hero. Anything said to the contrary is blatantly wrong.
This scene and dialogue is not in the book, the Fellowship of the Ring. But the Jackson crew did a magnificent job depicting it, writing the dialogue and conveying the emotion between these two men and Boromir accepting Aragorn's lineage and rightful place as the King of Gondor.
The scene after this shows Aragorn fixing his gauntlet, but it was not actually his gauntlet, it was Boromir, he wore it in honor of him.. I like this redo, in the books he was shot by many arrows by several orcs and Aragorn found him dead, but in his foot lies many orcs dead from his blade.
Not a dry eye in the entire crew. And that's the kind of thing you will never see with rings of power. THIS is how good films are made. You spit on Tolkien's grave Amazon. And all for a buck! way to go!
Welp, I hadn't intended to spend my Sunday evening balling my eyes out, but...here we are. Absolute fantastic job, as usual, MrLebowski. This is one of the 'best' death scenes in all of cinema, period, full stop. And your editing of the various reactors was absolutely spot on, as usual. Thank you for all that you do!!
Fellowship of the Ring had some of the best fantasy fight scenes ever made. Not just the choreography but execution and attachment you have to those characters at that stage in the film. One of the most genius pieces of work there though is that helicopter pan across the battlefield as it establishes for the viewer how far away Boromir is at that stage from where Legolas, Aragorn and Gimli are and it shows how many Uruk-hai they had to get through to get to Boromir as well. But then you have the intensity of the fight between Aragorn and Lurtz with that shield throw into the tree trunk. No dialogue, no face offs nothing cheesy just two characters giving it their 100% fighting to the death. Few movies in cinema history have executed a fight scene like this and even less have within the fantasy genre of cinema
Same!! The death of Boromir in the book was tragic, and significant, but it never really brought me to tears. It was the passing of a titan of a man, protecting those he loved, but ultimately it didn't have the emotional impact this scene did. This is, hands down, one of the 'best' death scenes in all of cinema, period, full stop. And, considering the sheer number of times Sean Bean has died on screen, he's kind of become the master at it.
Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy is a masterpiece!!! I remember seeing all three films at my local theatre back in the early 2000s. Watching it on the big theatre screen with a DOLBY Digital surround sound system back in those days was absolutely mind-blowing!!!! LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001 LOTR: The Two Towers 2002 LOTR: The Return of the King 2003 Those were some good times!!!
The lord of the rings movies can’t ever be redone u just had to be there when I was a kid my dad brought the dvd home and I didn’t know what it was I was LOCKED in and when the movie ended i was upset because I WANTED more nobody has ever done anything like this type of movie with orcs magic elves all of it Peter Jackson is truly amazing and they did a amazing job with the hobbit movies as well we prolly won’t see anything so wholesome and special like this again in our life time
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In the book, they put Boromir's body in the boat with the Orcs weapons at his feet. The reason they shot him with arrows is none could defeat him in hand to hand combat. One of my favorite scenes in the books and movies.
IIRC, The Two Towers opens with Boromir's death.
Agreed. That funeral scene is epic, especially the mentioning of him being carried down the waterfall towards the see under the stars by Anduin.
And it took WAY more than 3 arrows to bring him down.
The fact he took down like 30 Uruk hai before they took him down makes this scene and the book so much better that and the fact he was blowing the horn to attract the rest of Uruk hai not calling for help
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And he was found leaning against a tree.
He died with honor, confessed his sins, and acknowledged the true king.
Tolkien flexing his beautiful and deep understanding of how his Christian faith has intermixed with human sagas and mythology for the last 1500 years.
If only most authors had half of his "knows what he's talking about" expertise about their chosen subject matter.
yeah feel like he was upset he made a mistake trying to take the ring from frodo and was trying to right the wrong, he felt the guilt and shame of it but trying to make it right until the end. Allure of the ring was just too strong.
@@MagicWandn The Ring is insidious, it tries to prey not simply on your wants (be they pure or not) but also on your fears and insecurities. Boromir was a good, noble man upon whom was shoulder more responsibilities and burdens than is right for any one person to carry.
Sadly Sauron was doing the same to Denethor by hacking into Minas Tirith's Palantir and secretely influencing the things Denethor could see in it until it drove him mad. It is believed that Sauron might have used the Palantir of Minas Ithil, after the Nazgûl took it over and cursed it into becoming Minas Morgul.
AGREED. This scene made me want to put on a shield and sword and be a warrior of Gondor,then fight Orcs.
As stated in the Bible: *"No greater love has a man, than to lay down his life for his friend."*
To me, faith is something personal and private in a sense, so my family and I generally don't go to church except for very special events like a wedding or baptism. Otherwise, we practice our faith in our own personal way. But I love this scene because it doesn't force faith or religious beliefs on the viewer, it doesn't shove it down your throat. It shows a noble and selfless sacrifice, something that I'd like to think all people could admire and respect, and allows the viewers to interpret that sacrifice in their own personal ways.
It shows Tolkien's own beliefs, but it also respect others who may hold different beliefs by not shoving Tolkien's faith down their throats.
And even though it's not "canon" to the universe, Talion from Shadow of Mordor/War is no less noble and selfless than Boromir. He sacrifices so much, even beyond death itself, to protect his home from Sauron, even though the one thing he wants most is to join his wife (Ioreth) and son (Dirhael) in the afterlife that awaits him. He put his duty to his people and homeland before his own personal desires, which is what makes the end of SoW so satisfying, as Talion's burdens are finally lifted and he can finally join Ioreth & Dirhael in the afterlife....Talion is finally free of all of the pain, bloodshed, and betrayal, and he is finally able to rest and be at peace.
The symbolism of Boromir's 3 arrows is so well-done. Isildur and Boromir both succumbed to the ring's temptations, but Isildur clung to the ring and died with 3 arrows in his back. Boromir did not chase after the ring, and died with 3 arrows in his front.
Faramir did not try to take the ring, was also shot three times and survived.
@@davidnguyen-tri9031 Also in the front, like a man. :D
@@davidnguyen-tri9031 In the book, it was a single arrow from Haradrim, but it was unfortunately poisoned. Thankfully Aragorn healed him afterwards. The moment he awakened from his poisoned sleep, the first thing he said to Aragorn was 'My lord, you called me. I come. What does the king command?' He recognized Aragorn's rulership from the first second of being in his presence.
Wow that is cool I never thought about that.
"A mighty man may be slayed by one arrow, Boromir was pierced by many."
In their final moments, people show you who they really are.
Rest, Son Of Gondor.
Joker and lotr🤝
So in a way Aragorn knew Boromir better than Denathor ever did…
"Oh hes good now" He was never bad. He was just human like all of us and fell into a moment of dispair and anger. Just because you make a mistake, doesn't mean you're a bad person.
AGREED. In the end he showed the-REAL-warrior/person he was,a true-WARRIOR-till the end. LOTRs makes me want to pick up a sword and fight Orcs all day long. House of the Dragons does the same thing to me also,to answer the call to-ARMS-and defend the realm from mortal & immortal foes.
exactly. and it's compounded with the expectations of his father, his people, and, from their perspective, the slow and inevitable defeat of Gondor.
And remember, the first thing he told Aragorn, "they took the little ones"
Not, "I messed up and tried to take the ring"
He was doing what he could with those final breaths
I completly agree. But I understand why she said this. The previous scene with Boromir shows "the fall" and the next time that appear on screen is full Boromir warrior nobleman redemption of that act.
Maybe 1 in a million people could resist the Ring. Gandalf and Galadriel both knew better than to even try it. I really don't think it reflects badly on Boromir. It's just what it does.
"I would have followed you, my brother...
my Captain ...
My King..."
That's what always gets me. He acknowledges Aragorn's heir to the throne of Gondor, in his final moments.
I never noticed until this video, but he has a look of immense pride when he said "my king." That's how I read it at least.
@Kplawy always get me too... Hey I hope you've seen the extended editions. You have flashbacks of Boromir, Faramir and Denethor. Boromir was just trying to do the best for Gondor according to his father's orders.
The greatest honor is that the returning king of Gondor buried Boromir as a hero. Aragorn buried him with his own hands, along with Legolas prince of the Mirkwood Elves, and Gimli, son of Gloìn, cousin of Daìn, king of the Dwarves. A hero buried by the Royalty of three different races.
The third arrow is when i can't see anymore.. it always gets cloudy in my room.. and it doesn't stop until the credits roll, much like the ending of the third one.. emotional overload ❤
I always understood this to be the one most important moment for Aragorn's character arch. Without this blessing, he would have stayed an ashamed ranger for good.
Boromir is literally the one person who carried the banner in his absence and the debt he owed him was immeasurable. Had he died without them reconciling it would have been disastrous.
Boromir is an absolute legend. May he rest in peace
"Be at peace, Son of Gondor".
"I do not know what strength is in my blood, ... but I won't let the White City fall."
@@artbagley1406 Nor our people fail
"They will look for his coming from the White Tower, but he will not return; from mountain or sea."
@@BigBWolf90 This line gets me every time. Such great stuff.
"they took the little ones!" aaand I am crying... yet again...
Same, every time. His first concern isn't Frodo or the ring but the little hobbits he grew fond of. And not long before he said "curse all the halflings to death and darkness". He was possessed by the ring but only because he believed it would give him the strength needed to win the war and end the suffering.
@@ZoneBaracking Except for that brief moment when the Ring overwhelmed him, Boromir had always shown concern for the hobbits, in training them in swordfighting, and carrying them through the snow.
This scene is a Masterpiece.
Sean Bean played this godlike. Always gets me, always a tearjerker.
This Trilogy is a Masterpiece.
This is all your fault
Amd Viggo. His face after Boromir does when he stands up. He looks like he has personally lost his actual brother or son or something. Both of them make you feel this scene... and it hurts. Because we've seen the ring snare Boromir. Seen him give in. Amd then seen him try desperately to redeem himself... at the cost of his own life. And he makes that sacrifice without hesitation.
@@optimusprowse6448 not spartan and pudgey 😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬
@@mycroft16 I couldnt have said it better!
Both nail their roles and the emotions. Actually, everyone. Even Orlando Bloom in that little time frame where you see him as Legolas. You see him in emotional paon as see his Brother In Arms dying.
Sean Bean is phenomenal. Book Boromir was less sentimental, much more of a hardened warrior who WANTED to go to Rivendell and received the support of his brother because he was the best humanity had to offer.
“Have you ever seen it, Aragorn? The White Tower of Ecthelion, glimmering like a spike of pearl and silver, its banners caught high in the morning breeze. Have you ever been called home by the clear ringing of silver trumpets? One day our paths will lead us there, and the tower guard will take up the call: The Lords of Gondor have returned.”
After watching the Extanded versions of part 1 and 2 Boromir became my absolute favorite character of the Tolkien-Verse.
Yes the theatrical cut did him dirty. The movies also did his father Denethor dirty too.
He always were one of my fav characters since he represent a real human. Litterally of course but also in emotions and character.
"Lords" of Gondor... Even then, he considered Aragorn a peer.
@@jesse8068 What do you mean by that?
@@Lost7one Aragorn was a ranger from the long-destroyed realm of Arnor. They weren't nobility anymore by any meaningful measure.
Later, Denethor even says, "I will not bow to such a one, last of a ragged house long bereft of lordship."
But Boromir saw the nobility in him.
Here's a fun fact: during the scene where Viggo Mortensen (Aragon) was fighting the Uruk that shot Boromir, the scene called for the Uruk to pull the knife out of his leg and throw the knife into the tree, as it was meant to miss. The actor playing the Uruk however accidentally threw the knife directly at Mortensen, as he was unable to see through his mask, so Mortensen instinctively deflected the knife using his sword. This was kept in the final cut of the film.
It was actually the contact lenses under his eye lids that gave them the yellow color. They made it difficult to see so when he threw the knife it was directly at Viggo instead of off to the side to be edited later.
@@DavidofthelostSee now that's something I didn't know. I feel like the first part is almost common knowledge at this point
The throw could have been fatal too. Viggo was really lucky that he managed to deflect it with his weapon.
was it a fake knife or real and could of been lethal for viggo? D: dang
@@MagicWandn real knife.
I think a massively underrated part of this scene is Gimli's reaction. After everything he's lost since setting out on this quest; Moria, his kin, the wizard, and now Boromir. And with two Hobbits unaccounted for, and the other two headed towards a certainly worse fate than death, all he can do now is just slump a little, looking so tired.
Gimli and Legolas, through the actors portraying them, revealed so much in those brief expressions--loss of a comrade, and empathy for his cause as they both worry and love their own people too, just like Boromir does.
@@rikk319 I always took Legolas' expression as sad for losing a companion but as one of the long lived, seeing another of countless others pass to the distant shores must be just heartbreaking.
@@jackoshadow Yes, one of the drawbacks of being so long-lived is seeing your shorter-life friends die over the long centuries and millennia.
@@jackoshadow And Gimli meanwhile has been a warrior all of his life and has undoubtedly had to watch countless of his fellow dwarves fall in battle. Legolas looks somber and almost confused as to how he should feel/react in this moment, while Gimli is just grim and accepting of what's happened, as Boromir is just one more fallen comrade and brother-in-arms. Gimli is the grim and detached war veteran, while Legolas to some degree seems to almost retain some sense of "aloof innocence" about him even in a moment like this, as though Legolas to some degree doesn't fully understand the finality of death for humans. This is partly because to elves like Legolas, even when they die, they are simply reborn in Valinor, so Legolas may view death as a case of *"I'll see them alive again in Valinor."* but with a human like Boromir, this is a permanent parting for them, so Legolas is at a loss as to how to feel about it, as this is one fallen friend that he *_won't_* get to see again in Valinor.
@@gamester512 There is also that Legolas has lived several human life times and rarely had to deal with the death of a close one.
But now in the span of what, a month or two? He experienced the death of Gandalf and Boromir.
I wouldn't be surprised if he just now is realizing how fragile life truly is.
That's how you go out like a legend.
Among all of Sean Bean's death in every Films or TV Shows, we all agree that Boromir's death is one of the most iconic death roles he ever did.
Most iconic and the best without a doubt. Literally peak cinema, Bean was incredible.
Ned Stark is pretty close though.
His most iconic? No contest. It´s basically top 5 of all time which is such a feat concideroing the amount of screentime he has.
Borormir is Humanity.
The weakness to fall; the capacity to overcome.
“I would have followed you,… my brother, … my captain, … my King.”
Tears, every single time. Glad I’m not the only one. 😂
Through Rohan over fen and field where the long grass grows
The West Wind comes walking, and about the walls it goes.
‘What news from the West, O wandering wind, do you bring to me tonight?
Have you seen Boromir the Tall by moon or by starlight?
‘I saw him ride over seven streams, over waters wide and grey,
I saw him walk in empty lands until he passed away
Into the shadows of the North, I saw him then no more.
The North Wind may have heard the horn of the son of Denethor,
‘O Boromir! From the high walls westward I looked afar,
But you came not from the empty lands where no men are.’
- From the 'Lament for Boromir.'
Damn you and Bless you for posting this. I had almost stopped crying by the time I scrolled down and saw this. Now the waterworks are going even worse.
@arklytte if you're interested. There's an excellent arrangement by Karlienne of the entire lament here on youtube.
From the mouths of the sea the South Wind flies, from the sand hills and the stones
The wailing of the gulls it bears and at the gate it moans
What news from the south O sighing wind do you bring to me at eve?
Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve.
Ask not of me where he doth dwell, for many bone there lie
On the white shores and the dark shores under the stormy sky
So many have passed down Anduin to find the flowing sea
Ask of the North Wind news of them the North Wind sends to me
O Boromir! Beyond the gate the seaward road run's south
But you came not with the wailing Gulls from the grey sea's mouth
“From the Gate of Kings the North Wind Rides and Past the Roaring Falls;
And Clear and Cold about the Tower its loud Horn calls.
What news from the North, O Mighty Wind, do you bring to me today?
What news of Boromir the Bold? For he is long away.
Beneath Amon Hen I heard his cry. There many Foes he fought.
His cloven Shield, his broken Sword, they to the water brought.
His head so Proud, his face so Fair, his limbs they laid to Rest;
And Rauros, golden Rauros-fall, bore him upon its breast.
O Boromir! The Tower of Guard shall ever Northward gaze
To Rauro, golden Rauros-falls, until the end of days.”
@@Davidofthelost You left the East Wind to me, but I will say naught of it.
lol, love that you gave Drogo credit for his input
Such a good boy!
His commentary was very important.
He doesn't speak much, but he speaks volumes
I cry everytime, he gave it all in the end, a true warrior, a true man
Yup. Every time. This scene, and the “You bow to no one” at the (almost) end of it all.
I've never before noticed the single tear shed by Aragorn at the end, probably because my own eyes were filled to the brim at that moment.
Stellar acting by Viggo Mortensen, absolutely top notch.
We will never again see a trilogy of movies of this calibre...
AGREED.Not a weak film in the entire trilogy,I guess i'll whip out my LOTRs trilogy to watch this weekend,it makes me want to be a warrior and fight for the realm against wizards,Orcs,trolls and others who would dare challenge me.
I believe cause in a sense it is because Aragorn partly blames himself. He could not safeguard those under his care as he attempts to lead in Gandalf's stead.
And if we go by movie this is even more obvious as his denial and pushing Boromir away, ultimately made the strong man cave to the lure of the Ring.
Dune is a good contender
..and on top of it all, Aragorn then wears Boromir's bracers (forearm guards) for the rest of the movies. A nice little detail that some miss, that deepens their kinship and Aragorn's promise during Boromir's final moments.
What always gets me is the point when Aragorn calls People Of Gondor “our people” you see the moment of relief, respect, and sureness wash over Boromir you see it on face that he now knows now that he can stop fighting that he is leaving Gondor in good hands. And then the cherry on top is what he says to Aragorn afterwards that he would have followed you my brother…my captain, my king. Thus the point of Aragorn’s character arc he’s been running from his past all this time but now with this promise he has come full circle. It’s beautiful, EXTREMELY WELL WRITTEN.
Not to mention the beautiful detail that Aragorn then wears Boromir's bracers (forearm covering) for the rest of the trilogy, showing how strong a bond they shared, and to signify the promise he made in Boromir's final moments.
the pride when he says "our people"
This is where the strength of men was once again proven. Pierced by many arrows while he wasn’t able to save the hobbits Boromir was able to redeem men and show the future king of men that they were worth fighting for
One of the greatest gifts, not just to Aragorn and humanity, but to all of Middle-Earth. Merry and Pippin roused the ents and helped save Rohan at Helm's Deep--which meant they saved Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli too. Without Aragorn, the Dead would not have saved Gondor. So, in effect, Boromir's sacrifice DID save his people, through Aragorn. That allowed Aragorn to distract Sauron from Frodo and Sam so they could finish their part of the quest and save all of Middle-Earth. Boromir is awesome!
@@rikk319 hell yeah. If it wasn’t for Gandalf and Bilbo he’d be my favorite character
Who TF is cutting onions in here???
Onion ninjas. They always turn up to watch the Boromir scene.
04:59 The dog reacting is like a plot twist in the video 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅😅
I love the detail (it's not mentioned in the books, but it's a great addition) that Aragorn takes Boromir's bracers, the leather wrist-guards that are embossed with the tree of Gondor, and wears them throughout the rest of the quest.
“They will look for him From the White Tower… But he will not return.”
Agreed. It was a nice touch.
One of the most badass moments in movie history happens during this scene where Aragorn battles the head orc...supposedly Viggo Mortensen became quite a swordsman while filming these movies and when the stunt guy threw that dagger at Viggo he accidentally threw it directly at him and Viggo actually, for real, parried it away in midair and that's the take in the movie
I mean, he literally has the sword by his side 24/7 for the entire 14+ months of shooting. Including off set, going out to dinner. Etc. He was very serious about the role and the sword was important to Aragorn as a tool and survival, she it was always with Viggo. He would also sleep out under the stars often. Fish in rivers or lakes and prepare them himself. He got extremely into the role. And it shows.
It was his son who told him he had to take the role as the books are his favorite. Even came to visit frequently and they gave him a cameo in Two Towers... a scene between a young scared teenager of Rohan and Aragorn over a sword.
@@mycroft16 I didn't know that! Thanks
I wouldn't mind seeing the crew's reaction to that when it happened.
He actually got into trouble a few times in town because he would walk everywhere with his sword. He was method acting at all times literally making this sword apart of him
@@mycroft16 1. The horse Aragorn befriends in TTT? Mortensen spent every waking hour with it, slept in its stable, and then bought it when they finished filming.
2. In the extended edition of ROTK, the first orc that Aragorn kills at Pelenor fields? Played by Henry Mortensen😂
The sound of the horn of Gondor always give me goosebumps.
This destroyed me first time I saw it. How he kept fighting even with arrows in him. Badass
He was basically the head general of Gondor's armies under his father's rule. Back then you earned respect from your men by fighting from the front, not directing from the rear. Boromir was deeply beloved by not just his father, brother, and the soldiers of Gondor, but by all their people.
Yes! So excited to see another LOTR entry! Boromir’s death scene is, in my humble opinion, the best in all of cinema.
Incredible how "old" those movies are and still kicking ass, a million miles ahead of those recent LOTR amazon crap.
Thank you...
My favorite film moment ever. To sacrifice is to love... RIP Boromir, son of Gondor.
Boromir was a truly honorable man who wanted nothing for himself but to protect his city and people. It was his core. That's how the ring got him. But in the end he proved his honor and gave his life without any question or hesitation to protect others of the fellowship. His death hurts every single time. What absolute legendary acting too.
Although I knew Boromir died in the books, I had a vision of him in my mind and Bean was bloody close to that vision.
This death scene is the death scene of all death scenes in any film I have ever watched in my sixty-four years. As a LOTR fan, this scene cripples me every time I see it, and I see it at least once a year when I watch the extended cuts. For me it is the best scene in any film, and one of the saddest. Brilliantly acted and shot.
“One does not simply walk into Mordor.”
You no longer have such a burden, brave Boromir. You fought bravely for King and Country. Be at peace.
Thanks for including us, awesome edit! ❤🎉
You two are lovely. Thank you for your videos.
I absolutely love that the first thing Boromir says is "they took the little ones". Bro was always a good guy, he was just being corrupted by the ring ans his last moments proved it. In his last moments he was the very best of the race of Men
But the way the ring ruined him already does him credit. Unlike most mortals or even elves, he, as Gandalf said of himself, wanted to use the ring for good
2:00 "Awww, FFS." is an appropriate reaction.
The Silver Anniversary Box Set should come with a full-length Lebowski Cut in the appendices.
0:35 thats been a mystery question since this movie came out 😂
I think he did only twice. Once in the two towers. And in the 3rd hobbit movie.
It surprises me that people haven't seen these movies, but it makes me happy that they finally do.
Such a badass last stand.
There's something about Fellowship that feels a lot more intimate, earthly and beautiful, that you don't get as much of in Two Towers or ROTK. I think part of what made the last two films work so well at their larger scope and size is because we already had Fellowship and spent real time in the world on a smaller scale, where it felt very real and lived-in, before we got to the massive battles.
“He floated by them, and slowly his boat departed, waning to a dark spot against the golden light; and then suddenly it vanished. Rauros roared on unchanging. The River had taken Boromir, son of Denethor, and he was not seen again in Minas Tirith, standing as he used to stand upon the White Tower in the morning. But in Gondor in after-days it long was said that the elven-boat rode the falls and the foaming pool, and bore him down through Osgiliath, and past the many mouths of Anduin, out into the Great Sea at night under the stars.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
Just discovered this channel today, and I just have to say thank you! This is premium content, and the curation is top shelf. Keep making these! Also, Boromir is an absolute legend and definitely one of the best characters Tolkien created
This is a fantastic scene - Aragorn is representation of positive masculinity - he is a king amongst men, well he literally the actual King of Men. Aragorn is a brave protector who leads his people with strength, courage and an unwavering sense of justice and morality. His character arc throughout the trilogy reveals a man of great inner fortitude, willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good despite personal doubts or tragedy. He is respected as a leader by his peers, not because of his physical strength or combat ability, but because he embodies qualities like selflessness and wisdom. He takes responsibility for his own mistakes while humbly recognizing his limitations, showing that true strength can come from humility rather than arrogance or aggression. He does not shy away from showing his emotions and admits self doubt while always hiding onto hope.
Aragorn consistently exhibits self-control and restraint in order to minimize harm to both himself and others. He holds steadfast to principles of nonviolence, even in seemingly hopeless situations. He demonstrates an admirable commitment to moral integrity, despite the risk to his own life or reputation. This shows that even in dangerous circumstances, kindness and compassion can be more powerful tools for achieving success than brute force or intimidation tactics. He can comfort the dying Boromir, slay legions of Orcs and be crowned amongst falling petals while singing he is truly a King.
The reaction of Legolas is very well done, although brief. Legolas comes back to Aragorn and Boromir just in time for his sharp elven eyes to witness, up close and personal, a man facing his own death, another man helping him through it, and the exact instant when the human soul leaves the body for the great unknown. The elf slows to a standstill, and his expression is very peculiar: head tilted to one side, he's trying to grasp what he's seeing. He looks crestfallen-- for the loss of a comrade, and for coming too late, but for an immortal Elf for whom even death via battle (elves can 'die' in battle) is not the end, their spirits leave to stay in the halls of Mandos for a time then they are rebodied and returned to Valinor - for Elves they never will face never seeing another Elf again as being immortal they will likely be reunited at some point. Glorfindel died and then came back to Middle Earth, Luthien also died and came back to Middle Earth and she came back as a mortal so she could be with Beren. So for Legolas this is confusing and disturbing for the first time he is experiencing the loss of a companion and friend who is mortal and he will never see again - this is final and hard for him to comprehend. As men go somewhere unknown after death where Elves don't go, he can't even have faith that he will meet in the afterlife as Elves don't have one unlike other men can so it is particularly heartbreaking.
A small thing people don't often notice is that Aragorn has Bomomir's vembrace on his arm for the rest of the movies after this as a keepsake.
Here's me, a nearly 40 year old dude crying again at that damn music... Beautifully heartbreaking.
It has been over 20 years, and I don't think this scene and these films have ever been equalled for me.
Beneath Amon Hen I heard his cry. There many foes he fought,
His cloven shield, his broken sword, they to the water brought.
His head so proud, his face so fair, his limbs they laid to rest,
And Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, bore him upon its breast.
‘O Boromir! The Tower of Guard shall ever northward gaze,
To Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, until the end of days.
"Lament for Boromir" J.R.R.Tolkien . May he rest in peace.
Clamavi De Profundis do a great performance of this whole song/poem
Best fact, viggo actually blocked that dagger throw on the first take
Damn you. I wasnt ready to feel like this on a Sunday. I always love that seamless tracking shot also. It really puts the scale of this fight in perspective. Amazing movie. Awesome video man. Love your channel ❤
Another detail about him grabbing his sword before he dies, he isnt just doing it as a warriors tradition, hes doing it to acknowledge and swear fealty to the true King of Gondor
One of the most iconic, sad and monumental scenes in the history of cinema. I still get emotional watching it, no matter how many times I watch it. Great job with the mashup. I'd say the next one to do is the epic intro of the two towers, don't you think? Greetings from Italy!
"Sorrowfully they cast loose the funeral boat: there Boromir lay, restful, peaceful, gliding upon the bosom of the flowing water. The stream took him while they held their own boat back with their paddles. He floated by them, and slowly his boat departed, waning to a dark spot against the golden light; and then suddenly it vanished. Rauros roared on unchanging. The River had taken Boromir son of Denethor, and he was not seen again in Minas Tirith, standing as he used to stand upon the White Tower in the morning. But in Gondor in after-days it long was said that the elven-boat rode the falls and the foaming pool, and bore him down through Osgiliath, and past the many mouths of Anduin, out into the Great Sea at night under the stars."
So very picturesque, evocative, emotional; such wonderful prose by JRRT!
Sean Bean's acting during the dying scene with Aragorn is soooo good (and the same for Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn): I tear up every time, and I've seen this many times. Such a memorable scene!
Boromirs speech at the end is what changed Aragorn to have faith in men as a race and want to save Gondor. If you look at how he acts in the rest of the series towards Gondor it's different because of Boromir. Can tell he was affected deeply by Boromir and his sacrifice
I remember feeling the impact of every arrow and thinking: "That's it, he's done." And then he'd stagger to his feet and kill another handful of orcs.
That last glimpse of hope on Boromir's face after Aragorn said, "Our People," told Boromir what kind of man Aragorn was, and that was enough for him to pledge himself to Aragorn.
This single scene is more epic than the two seasons of The Rings of Power combined.
I don't care if I'm a grown man who saw this aged 13 in the cinema - this scene causes me to tear up every time, and in 2024, still breaks my heart. Just finished rereading FSOTR (for the first time since that age). Wonderful novel. Incredible acting in this film and it's two sequels. This is a rare example of when a film series is an equal contender with the original source material. Thank you, Peter Jackson and John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. Just thank you.
I remember watching this in the theatre. I kept thinking "What a way to go". He knew he was dead after the first arrow... but he kept fighting. His body was riddled with arrows, but he took as many Uruk Hai as he could with him. He redeemed himself and proved himself to be true hero.
To me Boromir is the perfect character to represent humanity. Deeply flawed but endless resilience who fought for the greater good
My brother once said that Sean Beans characters get the worst deaths. I was horrified when Borormir died, he was a complete jerk at the start of the movie but he redeemed himself in this scene 😢😢😢😢
Jesus I forgot the first thing he says when Aragorn bends down to tend to him is “they took the little ones” with so much anguish over his failure. What a performance.
I never cried any time I watched this before but watching these people cry made me cry
Thank you for including me lovely ❤
Yaaaayyyy!!!!! 🏆🏆🏆
*Everyone's gangsta till Boromir's last stand* 🥲
For those who dont know Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) actually used to wear the whole outfit and even carry the sword on his days off and went hiking to remote locations to make it look travel worn. Also the scene where the Uruk throws the knife at Aragorn the actor was meant to miss but he couldnt see properly and threw it straight at Viggo and the part where he deflected it with a swing of his sword was 100% real and not planned at all. There is also a part in the 2nd film where Viggo kicks a helmet, that helmet was actual iron and wasnt scripted and Viggo broke two toes kicking it the scream of pain was real and they kept it in the final release. There is alot of small things like that, that happened over the 3 films like Christopher Lee (Saruman) was told by Peter Jackson (director) how he should make the sound when stabbed in the back and Christopher Lee being a true WW2 vet just told him he knows what sound people make.
Viggo also bought the horse he used in the films after they finished and he also bought Liv Tylers (Arwen) stunt doubles horse for the stunt double at no cost because she couldnt afford it herself.
Legolas only ever speaks to Frodo once when he says "and my bow" he never speaks to him again.
Tolkien fought in the First World War. Writers write what they know.
Tolkien knew war. He knew death. He knew destruction. That’s why I like these books/movies. They aren’t coming from someone inexperienced in the things he writes about.
First I watched LOTR when I was a little kid. My father who's dead now really loved this movie and so do I. And now when I'm 24 I still cry like a baby on that moment of hero dying.
The best part for me is how the camera gives us a wide view of boromir and aragorn in this scene showing all the dead Uruk-hai around there. Boromir went out as a warrior should. Holding his sword surrounded by his slain foes. Me and my friend said one thing when we saw that. "Thats a VIP, express ticket and que jump to Valhalla"
best react channel on youtube for sure
thank you.
If this is a moba game like lol or mlbb, then Boromir would be the tank in the fellowship.
And he is the absolutely best tank in the game.
Hell no he doesn't ever run out of arrows! He's an elf archer class!
Elves have an arrow gland that generates new arrows as required, everyone kno that.
THIS is how you do a reaction video! WELL DONE SIR! Enjoyed it, even made my own eyes water.
"Pippin flushed and forgot his fear. 'The mightiest man may be slain by one arrow,' he said; 'and Boromir was pierced by many.'" Boromir was a great man, a great leader, a great brother, and before he died, he recognized the true king. His only weakness was his hopes of keeping his people safe. That hope was corrupted by the One Ring. Boromir is a hero. Anything said to the contrary is blatantly wrong.
I've been waiting for you to do this one! Thanks! Great job!!!
This scene and dialogue is not in the book, the Fellowship of the Ring. But the Jackson crew did a magnificent job depicting it, writing the dialogue and conveying the emotion between these two men and Boromir accepting Aragorn's lineage and rightful place as the King of Gondor.
The scene after this shows Aragorn fixing his gauntlet, but it was not actually his gauntlet, it was Boromir, he wore it in honor of him.. I like this redo, in the books he was shot by many arrows by several orcs and Aragorn found him dead, but in his foot lies many orcs dead from his blade.
This is because Boromir is a god damn hero. Rest in Peace Son of Gondor.
"Oh Boromir! The Tower of Guard shall ever northward gaze, to Raros, golden Raros Falls until the end of days!"
Not a dry eye in the entire crew. And that's the kind of thing you will never see with rings of power. THIS is how good films are made. You spit on Tolkien's grave Amazon. And all for a buck! way to go!
This scene has been getting me for 23 years.
The recapturing of his honor.
Sean Bean as Boromir was one of the best casting choices ever
Just wanted to comment and say that these are the best reaction mashups I've ever seen. Really great stuff, please keep them coming.
Welp, I hadn't intended to spend my Sunday evening balling my eyes out, but...here we are.
Absolute fantastic job, as usual, MrLebowski. This is one of the 'best' death scenes in all of cinema, period, full stop. And your editing of the various reactors was absolutely spot on, as usual.
Thank you for all that you do!!
"Aww for fucks' sake" -- most Aussie reaction to seeing some get shot through the lung with an arrow, ever.
Fellowship of the Ring had some of the best fantasy fight scenes ever made. Not just the choreography but execution and attachment you have to those characters at that stage in the film. One of the most genius pieces of work there though is that helicopter pan across the battlefield as it establishes for the viewer how far away Boromir is at that stage from where Legolas, Aragorn and Gimli are and it shows how many Uruk-hai they had to get through to get to Boromir as well. But then you have the intensity of the fight between Aragorn and Lurtz with that shield throw into the tree trunk. No dialogue, no face offs nothing cheesy just two characters giving it their 100% fighting to the death. Few movies in cinema history have executed a fight scene like this and even less have within the fantasy genre of cinema
They used cables to rig the cameras for that amazing shot.
@@thetabletopskirmisher ah cool I always assumed it was a heli shot. Must have been one hell of a rigging!
I had some issues with the adaptations when they came out, but this was an element I'm glad they gave more significance than in the book.
Same!! The death of Boromir in the book was tragic, and significant, but it never really brought me to tears. It was the passing of a titan of a man, protecting those he loved, but ultimately it didn't have the emotional impact this scene did.
This is, hands down, one of the 'best' death scenes in all of cinema, period, full stop. And, considering the sheer number of times Sean Bean has died on screen, he's kind of become the master at it.
Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy is a masterpiece!!!
I remember seeing all three films at my local theatre back in the early 2000s. Watching it on the big theatre screen with a DOLBY Digital surround sound system back in those days was absolutely mind-blowing!!!!
LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001
LOTR: The Two Towers 2002
LOTR: The Return of the King 2003
Those were some good times!!!
Just amazing. You continue to do great work, Mister Lebowski
"I would follow you, my brother... my captain... my king..." (F)
I love that you included JL's dog Drogo(EOM) in this reaction mash-up, that was priceless!
I saw this movie the day it premiered with four off my best friends from high school. We were all wrecks when they came to this scene.
Definitely one of the best redemption arcs in cinema. It was a really touching, emotional moment. Kudos to the actors and to Peter Jackson.
I like to think this is the scene going through Wades head when he says, “Maximum effort” in Deadpool.
The lord of the rings movies can’t ever be redone u just had to be there when I was a kid my dad brought the dvd home and I didn’t know what it was I was LOCKED in and when the movie ended i was upset because I WANTED more nobody has ever done anything like this type of movie with orcs magic elves all of it Peter Jackson is truly amazing and they did a amazing job with the hobbit movies as well we prolly won’t see anything so wholesome and special like this again in our life time
Isn't it astounding how well movie fights look with real actors and practical effects?