Its actually based upon a real historical moment. Tolkien, being a student of history would have doubtlessly known of it. The Siege of Vienna 1683, marked the single largest cavalry charge in human history, larger even then what is shown here. 18,000 heavy cavalry - led by 3000 of the near mythical Winged Hussars of Poland. When the allied troops arrived to the besieged city, the walls had already broken, and the city was near lost. The defeat of the Ottoman Empire at that moment was one of the single most pivotal moments in human history. Quite possibly the most pivotal moment in Europe. It marked the end of the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe and set it on the road to collapse that would conclude over 250 years later. It cemented the ethnoreligous demographics of Europe pretty much forever. It was the single most disastrous defeat the empire ever suffered in nearly 700 years of existence.
The scene with Denethor and Faramir in the beginning of this video is so well acted, you can see Faramir's heart breaking just by the look in his eyes. Apparently John Noble (playing Denethor) very generously gave David Wenham (Faramir) a compliment for his performance in the scene.
Shelob was a descendant of Ungoliant, an absolutely enormous creature that is said to have come from the Darkness itself. Ungoliant was an ally of Sauron's master, the fallen Vala Morgoth. Her most defining attribute was her eternal hunger; she consumed the Two Trees that lit the world before the creation of the sun and moon, causing her to grow so vast that even Morgoth feared her. It is said that her insatiable hunger proved her undoing, and she ultimately consumed _herself._
By the time this came out I was completely in love with this story...recognizing Smeagol instantly by his eyes. The Rohirrim charge is literally the most epic experience I have ever had in theaters. I'm sorry if you haven't, same as the beacons were lit...chills forever.
I saw ROTK in Imax back in the day. I don't think I'll ever forget seeing that scene so big. I really want to go back to a theater who is showing it in 4k
The premiere of this film was on my birthday. As a fan of the books this was huge, the beacons scene was mind blowing and Theodens speech gave me goosebumps. Pippins song and Faramirs charge on Osgiliath always makes me cry.
@@TheOligoclonalBand Oh sick, you have the same birthday as my best friend. He and I have been friends for 25 years this year, and he still forgets my birthday every year. However, I have always remembered his, not because I'm a better friend but because I remember inviting him to see this movie in theaters with me when it released and he thought it was a birthday present.
@@krisfrederick5001 Don't apologize, first off we have the same last name so that automatically makes you badass. Secondly, it is very funny. He's a smart guy, but he definitely isn't focused enough to keep a joke going for more than 20 minutes let alone over 20 years lol
I love how Tolkien described Sam attacking shelob in the book (the giant spider). "No onslaught more fierce was ever seen in the savage world of beasts; where some desperate small creature armed with little teeth alone, will spring upon a tower of horn and hide that stands above its fallen mate."
Absolutely! And then, a bit later, after brandishing the Phial of Galadriel, and quite miraculously bursting into Elvish, "a language he did not know,' Sam shouted at Shelob, "Now come, you filth! You've hurt my master, you brute, ands you'll pay for it." And then "...the glass blazed suddenly like a white torch in his hand. It flamed like a star...No such terror out of heaven had ever burned in Shelob's face before...the dreadful infection of light spread from eye to eye...Sam came on. He was reeling like a drunken man, but he came on..." Also recall that a bit earlier (in the book), when they were seemingly trapped by Shelob, FRODO also dared to confront the gigantic, disgusting spider. "Frodo, hobbit of the Shire, walked steadily down to meet the eyes." Anyone who HASN'T read these books..put down the tiktok and pick up the Tolkien!
Imagine casting a goofball kid like Billy Boyd to play basically a hobbit idiot and comic relief, and then finding out he has a beautiful singing voice and can actually write songs and score them. :)
I found out the opposite happened to Alanis Morissett as a kid. She was a regular on You Can’t Do That On Television. The producers made a conscious effort to not let her sing on the show because they didn’t want to pay for increased security for a pop star. They clearly saw her potential. Obviously it’s apples and oranges between a movie and tv series. Still found it interesting.
The song's actually from the book. Not at all from this moment, somewhere in the first one, I believe, but the words are the same. They did invent the tune for it tho.
"...still Theoden gave no signal. At last he halted again. The City was now nearer. A smell of burning was in the air and the very shadow of death. The horses were uneasy. But the king sat upon Snowmane, motionless, gazing upon the agony of Minas Tirith, as if stricken suddenly by anguish, or by dread. He seemed to shrink down, cowed by age. Merry himself felt as if a great weight of horror and doubt had settled on him.... Perhaps Theoden would quail, bow his old head, turn, and slink away to hide in the hills.... ...At that same moment there was a flash, as if lightning had sprung up from the earth beneath the City. For a searing second it stood dazzling far off in black and white..... then as the darkness closed again there came rolling over the fields a great *boom*. At that sound the bent shape of the King sprang suddenly erect. Tall and proud he seemed again; and rising in his stirrups he cried in a loud voice, more clear than any there had ever heard a mortal man achieve before: Arise, arise, Riders of Theoden! Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter! Spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered, A sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor! With that he seized a great horn from Guthlaf, his banner bearer, and he blew such a blast upon it that it burst asunder. And straight away all the horns were lifted up in music, and the blowing of the horns of Rohan was like a storm upon the plain and a thunder in the mountains.... Suddenly the King cried to Snowmane and the horse sprang away. Behind him his banner blew in the wind.... but he outpaced it. After him thundered the Knights of his house, but he was ever before them..... Theoden could not be overtaken..... the battle-fury of his fathers ran like new fire in his veins.... like a god of old.... His golden shield was uncovered, and lo! it shone like an image of the Sun, and grass flamed into green about the white feet of his steed. For morning came, morning and a wind from the sea; and darkness was removed, and the hosts of Mordor wailed, and terror overtook them, and they fled, and died..... And then all the host of Rohan burst into song, and they sang as they slew, for the joy of battle was on them, and the sound of their singing that was fair and terrible came even to the City." -The Ride of the Rohirrim, Return of the King, J.R.R. Tolkien
Thanks for this. It may be one of my favourite excerpt from the books. Unfortunately the movie drops the ball they don't sing with the joy of battle and just before in the Witch King v Gandalf scene. But I can forgive them for that.
Just to give some context for Denethor, his pessimism and defeatist attitude is the result of several things. First off, was frequently making use of a palantir, the same kind of dark crystal ball Saruman used that Pippin looked into earlier in this movie. He was originally using it to spy on the forces of Mordor, thinking it would be a good tool in helping Gondor win battles, but as with Saruman his use of the palantir was discovered by Sauron, who in turn used it to constantly show him visions of Gondor falling. Denethor ended up growing increasingly mad and desperate, and this was further exacerbated with the death of Boromir. Denethor did love Faramir, but with his mind constantly clouded with fear, bitterness and desperation, he lost sight of what his son meant to him. When Faramir is returned, seemingly dead, Denethor loses the last bit of hope he had. That's why he was so eager to burn himself and Faramir, even though Pippin told him his son was still alive. He believed all was lost and that they would die in the battle anyway. The last wistful look Denethor gives Faramir before running off while on fire is a look of regret. That's the moment Gandalf was talking about when he said Denethor would realize he loves Faramir before the end. He sees that while it's too late for himself it might not be too late for Faramir, and he feels remorse for the way he's treated him.
Interesting tidbit: the line aragorn speaks when Elrond gives him Anduril "i give hope to men, I keep none for myself" was originally in the books ascribed to Aragorn's mother, and Aragorn's childhood name was Estel, elvish for hope
Theoden is THE man. He is compared to "one of the Gods of old" (Valar) while leading the Rohirrim into battle in Gondor. The movies just take him down so much. Movie Theoden is an utter weakling compared to book Theoden. Book Theoden is a master warrior that even with his extreme age isn't all that much far removed from the founder of Rohan, Eorl himself. Theoden is one of my favorite characters. Nicest man ever but he takes ZERO shit after Gandalf brings him back to the light.
“This whole video is just going to be me crying … THE WHOLE TIME” Oh no I’m sorry my sweet maple … I’m pretty sure that’s actually part 3 of the reactions
fun facts: Sam was the first and only being in Middle Earth to ever hurt Shelob. 12:57 The Orcs are chanting: ''Katmuda'' which translates to ''Death to men'', In which an officer replies: ''Gorosh'' which means ''louder''.
When all hope seems lost then you get the most iconic cavalry charge in cinematic history! That epic charge smashing into the flank of the enemy forces is a thing of absolute beauty! Gives me waves of chills and streams of tears EVERY DAMN TIME.
21:45 The spider scene is still the creepiest scene for me in cinema ever. I nearly freaked out in my seat. With spiders I am like a little girl. I hate them so much! 29:00 "Don't go where I can't follow" - With this sentence he gets me again and again. I am crying like a toddler the whole time too when I am watching the movies. Also hen I am watching reactions! By the way I watched the movies uncounted times. 32:40 One of THE epic scenes for me. "Forth Eorlingas!" ... the speech, the music, the pictures!
I have seen other reactions, but I like yours the best.. It's complete. Some do not enjoy the action as much, or other parts.. You just live thru it all. Seeing the emotional roller-coast that is watching this series with you is time well-spent. And well cut as well. Nothing feels out of place.
An analogy I thought I’d never hear. Gandalf riding on Shadowfax through the city of Minas Tirith compared to the folks who drive the passenger shuttle carts through the airport. I about spit sprayed my coffee out I was laughing so hard! 😂
@@cinevore358 lets all be honest... the third part will be hard for everyone haha even tho i've seen those movies alteast 20 times eatch, its still the same effect, over and over. how can you not love thoses movies... and love is a understatement
@@alphabetadotaalphabetadota5671 From the moment where Aragorn etc arrives at the Black Gates to that closing door at the Shire.. It's non stop tears for me, for a lot of different reasons ^^
In the book the sword Narsil was reforged before the Fellowship left Rivendell, the films alter numerous parts of the book storyline but are quite true to the book overall.
I could never understand, how parents understood TLOR as a fairy tale for their kids. Me as a child had been running out the theatre, disturbed for long time. I am still, after many many times watching this, crying and deeply emotional in every direction. This movies are emotional rollercoasters. Not to compare with any else. So don't worry crying, it shows you are alive.
One thing is important for those who haven't read the books to know... Yes, Denethor did all those things, but the films made him out to be just a plain terrible ruler and person without any kind of context. Actually, he was a man of high intellect and capability and while he might have been greedy for the Ring to come to Gondor, he hadn't lost the plot quite that early. What had happened though, is he had one of the palantirs in his possession and he used it frequently to spy out what was going on in Middle Earth. Like Pippin, this brought him under the gaze of Sauron (who had the Minas Ithil palantir) but unlike Pippin, he was strong enough - at least he thought - to withstand the pressure of the Eye. However, although Sauron could not break him directly with his will, he managed to twist Denethor's thoughts by showing him only what he wanted him to see, essentially all negative things like (from his point of view) the coming of Aragorn to take back the Throne of Gondor, the hugeness of the Mordor armies and so on. Eventually, Denethor lost hope and considered the Ring the only means of saving Gondor. Once Faramir had made his decision to let Frodo go, it was the end of all hope for Denethor, especially coming as it did soon after he learned of the death of his favourite son, Boromir. Although he was cruel to Faramir, he did underneath all that still love him; so when Faramir came back from Osgiliath nearly dead, that was the final straw that broke Denethor's mind and turned him into the unhinged madman who would try to burn himself and his son alive. Peter Jackson understandably didn't have the time to show all that, plus he took greater visual steps to amplify Denethor's heartlessness - like the scene where he's eating tomatoes or something similar and it looks like blood is running out of his mouth, at the same time as his son is facing down death.
Fun fact..The last charge of Rohan is based on the actual siege of Vienna. The ottoman Turks were laying siege to the city and were going to win…The Polish King Jan Sobieski lead his 20,000 Winged Hussars Calvary in a suprise flank attack and broke the Ottoman attack. It was the largest Calvary charge in history.
Love Maples reactions , though it's been no easy ride for her . Also like that by dividing the movies in three, you show much more of the film than I've seen in any of the other reactions . Really appreciate that .
21:43 behold, Sauron's big cat. In the books she was the reason for the one joke Sauron said. She incidentally protected that passage, and so he called her his cat.
Yes, this was harkening back to Telvildo who was the original character draft of Sauron. Telvildo lord of cats, mighty servant of Morgoth who attempted to torment Beren and Luthien.
Look at this perfect speech with perfect voice tone and perfect music! This is the most incredible scene among the all-movie history for me. Arise, arise, Riders of Théoden! spear shall be shaken, shield shall be splintered, a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now, ride now, ride! Ride for ruin and the world's ending!
If you're stuck at home with the flu (or whatever, *cough* covid) for a week with nothing to do, I highly recommend going through the DVD commentary tracks for the movies, it's really fascinating to hear the actors, directors and art design team talk about the scenes, the writing, the artistic choices and what have you. :)
One thing that made me sad about Theoden’s death is that the last words he said to Eowyn before he died was to see her smiling again. And she did smile. RIP King Theoden. May you and your son meet again 😢 Awesome reaction btw
The Ride of the Rohirrim is genuinely one of the best scenes in movies, ever. The speech, the charge with one of the most beautiful musical scores ever written, the way all the music stops when the armies of Rohan clash with the orcs to leave its place to the grim sounds of battle for long, long seconds. It's perfection.
Best part of the song that Pippin sings is that the actor wrote it himself when a scheduling error meant the intended writer couldn't do so. So not only did he sing it, but he wrote it for that moment as well.
Absolutely false. The lines are from the walking song the hobbits sing in the first book as they venture out from the shire. Don't disrespect Tolkein by wrongly crediting his work to others.
@@quentinfertiliusiiijackelp48 Actually, it only uses words from the poem in the last verse of the song and was written by Boyd. So. Calm the fuck down there, boyo
She said she got brutally rejected by Aragorn when honestly I thought the way he went about it was the most respectful and honorable way you could possible reject someone lol
@@Diegesis most men I feel we just take it in stride because we’re used to it lol I think most women don’t usually experience rejection particularly pretty women like Eowyn, but I’m glad she at least found a good man in Faramir, they both deserved happiness in their life
I watched this in cinema when it came out and when the freaking GIANT SPIDER appeared the entire audience screamed in horror 🤣 Even us geeks who knew what was coming were horrified. Curse you, Peter Jackson and WETA 😋 Great reaction. Good thing you had tissues there because this movie....yeah. I remember at the end when everyone exited the cinema, there were no dry eyes, many were still weeping 😁
over the past years ever since its release I’ve watched this for the millionth time. though I was only 9 years old when the third movie released it has imprinted in my head throughout my entire childhood up until now I’m a 27 years old adult, and over the past years too for each time I rewatch all 3 I still shed tears on different scenes, it changes everytime. one of the many scenes that always, always bring tears to my eyes is Theodon’s speech before they marched to the death (as what he said). at that moment I could feel the their fear and courage at the same time, going forward to their uncertain fate only holding on to a small hope inside themselves.
Can’t wait for pt 3, the very first time I saw this theaters I was on the edge of my seat. The Battle of Pelennor Fields is one of the most epic parts of a movie I’ve ever seen! I can remember just like at Helmsdeep, all seems lost until the sun rose and a horn sounds in the distance announcing the arrival of The Rohirrim. The music, the sounds of the cheers as Theoden gives his speech still gives me chills! I’d actually pay to see these movies in the theater again.
Fun Fact: 6,000 riders took part in the Rohirrim charge, it looks epic. Imagine that on September 12, 1683, during the Battle of Vienna, in which the Ottoman (Now Turkish) army in the number of about 300,000 attacked Vienna then controlled by the Republic of Poland (Now Poland) to help the attacked city, Jan 3 Sobieski came to help with 20,000 riders in with these 8,000 Hussars (Considered the most deadly cavalry in history), it wiped out 67,000 Ottoman troops that confronted the horsemen in half an hour. Rumor has it that J.R.R. Tolkien has somewhat related to the Rohirrim charge with the one at Vienna.
Honestly your reactions are so touching. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who weeps like crazy through these movies. Very much looking forward to the next video. Thanks for making these!
Watching you watch this series has been a complete joy for me. Not because of all yours tears, but because of all the raw emotion the movies bring out of you, just as the books did to me a long time ago when I first read them. I've read them many times Now maybe you understand a bit of why its considered the greatest masterpiece of its kind. Welcome to the Tolkien world!
I swear i've been overcome by chills seeing your reaction at the rohirrim charge.. i've feel every emotions in your eyes, the fear for a hopeless fight, the admiration for their courage... this scene is pure gold, the music, photography, the direction.. i loved seeing you shared our same feelings🥰
You stressed me out with part 1, and here we go again. I doubt anyone has lived every moment quite like you, which is a GOOD thing. It makes watching this so much better. Thank you for the share, and now on to part 3. This is epic.
The last Charge of the Rohirim is always the most goose bumpy moment of all time, for ever a moment to charge into battle, it will get you pumped to do so.
This was a really great reaction video! You actually looked emotionally anguished through a lot of it and it's awesome seeing other people feel the same way I do about these glorious movies. 😘😘
ive watched all of your reactions to my favourite trilogy so far! ive always wished i got to rewatched them again for the first time, and thanks to the power of YT i take great joy watching others reacted to them instead. Its awesome to see the films hit you so hard emotionally, because we all felt that way the first time too. I honestly cannot wait for the finale.
The rohiram charge is one of the most epic if not the most epic moment in cinema history. Avengers endgame? Never heard of it. The chanting of death before they charge is even more powerful when you realize the reason for it. To summarize sauran essentially wanted everyone to fear it to make it seem like there was an oblivion after death that it was nothing but misery. Them chanting death is in completely defiance of that fear, that no matter what happens we will not be afraid of what is to come. Amazing movie, makes me wanna rewatch it for the 50th time....
"I give Hope to men. I keep none for myself." -- the epitaph of Aragorn's mother, Gilraen. Aragorn's name in Rivendell was Estel, which means Hope. He's at her grave before they leave Rivendell. -- The Riders of Rohan have no hope of victory but they ride anyway.
Only just realised the irony of when Pippin says " It isn't all that dangerous" about his blade when he draws it to show Eowyn . His blade is the one that actually kills the Witch King. When they are on the Barrows and Aragorn (Tom Bombadil in the books if I remember) saves them from the Ringwraiths they find some daggers too. These are Daggers of Westernesse which were made for fighting forces sent from Angmar. During the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, Merry stabbed the Witch-king in the back of the knee with his dagger, which enabled Éowyn to thrust her sword into his face . The dagger that Merry stabbed into the Witch-king had a power beyond mere metal, for it broke the spell that held the spirit's body together. So while the blade was created centuries before to battle against the forces of Angmar, it contributed to the demise of the Witch-king. :) Still so much you can get from rewatching these films.
They eyes of Gandalf when the Olog Hai break through the gate is an iconic moment! LOTR Trilogy stills stand up on the Olympus of Cinema History!... Love your tears n´your react Maple. ;)
Eucatastrophe: A eucatastrophe is a sudden turn of events in a story which ensures that the protagonist does not meet some terrible, impending, and very plausible and probable doom. The writer J. R. R. Tolkien coined the word by affixing the Greek prefix eu, meaning good, to catastrophe, the word traditionally used in classically inspired literary criticism to refer to the "unraveling" or conclusion of a drama's plot. For Tolkien, the term appears to have had a thematic meaning that went beyond its literal etymological meaning in terms of form. In his definition as outlined in his 1947 essay "On Fairy-Stories", eucatastrophe is a fundamental part of his conception of mythopoeia. Though Tolkien's interest is in myth, it is connected to the gospel; Tolkien calls the Incarnation of Christ the eucatastrophe of "human history" and the Resurrection the eucatastrophe of the Incarnation. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucatastrophe
This gal is a star, i loved her emotions all the way and was with her all the way, and she is great at reviewing a very complicated film, Respect to you Maple x
I've always believed that when the cave of the Dead Kingdom collapsed, that was because the Dead Army finally severed its bond with the mountain to which they were confined for so long, as Isildur's curse loosened enough to allow them to leave and fight.
@@Diegesis I'm saying that the curse not only prevented them from leaving the earth, they were not allowed to leave the mountain at all. When the Dead King agreed to fight, they could finally leave the mountain, but the curse still held them to fulfill their duty.
Something the books brought up but wasn't really explained in the movie is that Denethor also had a palantir and had been using it. Sauron tried to use it to force Denethor under his control like he did Saruman but Denethor managed to withstand although it did weaken him mentally and he became a bit paranoid and extreme. Not really a defense on how he treated his son, but it does explain some of his actions.
There are some of you, who claim that LOTR is one of the best trilogies of all time. Shame on you. LOTR was, is, and will remain the best trilogy of all times.
is it cruel of me to have hoped that I kind of wished that during the Frodo in Shelob's Lair sequence that Ariana or Chad placed 8 fingers (like a spider movement) on Maple's shoulder/black? xD
I sing Pippin's song whenever I'm alone in the house. I have a whole karaoke list, but I always start with that one, a Capella, in the silent hallway. ❤
The Riders of Rohan get me every time. It says something about the power of a scene when every cavalry charge in every show that has come afterwards (looking at you, game of thrones) has copied the 'horn blowing followed by dramatic saving swoop in from the side' format. Rohan did it first, and did it best.
Omg I love Maple's reactions so much!! Her emotions are so raw and genuine. She's so funny too, she looks a lot like one of my friends. Can't wait for part 3! I love the LOTR films, they are epic masterpieces and one of the greatest trilogies ever. I can watch them over and over again.
I dont think Frodo believed Gollum's lies in that scene. He just feared that Sam might get tempted by the ring's influence. Frodo says "Its you", i assume meaning as Frodo's weakness. But what Frodo realises later on is that Sam is actually his strength.
On the low I respect the way Eomer was talking about Pippin not needing to be on the battlefield. Obviously he's underestimating hobbits but he says "he would flee, and he would be right to do so" He's not saying Pippin is a coward, he's just saying that he would be out of his depth and not stand a chance. A pretty respectful take from a hardened warrior who basically thinks it's a kid going into an apocalyptic, end of worlds, battle.
Twenty years on, I think it's pretty clear that my familiarity with the story has eroded the dramatic tension in so many of the scenes because I know what they're building towards. Glad to have you back, Maple. I think I failed to appreciate just how heavy so much of this movie is for a newcomer-- especially one who isn't feeling well going into it. Glad you've recovered from illness; hope the payoff was worth it for you. I adore your reactions. You're so pure.
The part where Gandalf and the Witch King meet in Minis Tirith is so fucking badass. Dude busts out a flame sword like a freaking lightsaber and just disintegrates Gandalfs staff. That part gave me chills and is such a shame it wasn't in the original cut 🔥
It’s interesting how demoralizing and disorienting the screeches of those felbeasts are when you have headphones on. Imagine being there. In WW2 the Luftwaffe Stuka sirens had a similar effect on allied soldiers.
When Aragorn says "I give hope to men. I keep none for myself" he is quoting the last words his mother said to him. It is a play on words as Aragorns secret name in elvish is Estel, which means "hope". She had to give up her son, and any chance of a normal life with him, to the elves of Rivendell so he could fulfill his destiny. She died not long after saying this and never saw her son crowned King...
Narsil originally forged by the Dwarves, reforged into Anduril by the Elves and both wielded by the race of Men. A perfect symbolic weapon of the unity against Sauron.
King Theoden leading the Rohirrim to battle is possibly the most epic scene ever commited to film.
And the best!!
Its actually based upon a real historical moment. Tolkien, being a student of history would have doubtlessly known of it.
The Siege of Vienna 1683, marked the single largest cavalry charge in human history, larger even then what is shown here. 18,000 heavy cavalry - led by 3000 of the near mythical Winged Hussars of Poland. When the allied troops arrived to the besieged city, the walls had already broken, and the city was near lost.
The defeat of the Ottoman Empire at that moment was one of the single most pivotal moments in human history. Quite possibly the most pivotal moment in Europe. It marked the end of the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe and set it on the road to collapse that would conclude over 250 years later. It cemented the ethnoreligous demographics of Europe pretty much forever. It was the single most disastrous defeat the empire ever suffered in nearly 700 years of existence.
DEATH!!!!
@@benlowe1701 Badass. Appreciate this comment more than you know.
"Horns, horns, horns. Great horns of the Northland wildly blowing. Rohan had come at last."
The scene with Denethor and Faramir in the beginning of this video is so well acted, you can see Faramir's heart breaking just by the look in his eyes. Apparently John Noble (playing Denethor) very generously gave David Wenham (Faramir) a compliment for his performance in the scene.
You always know an actor did a great job when you utterly hate them. John Noble did a great job :)
@@asdfasdf7199 he really did. They both played off each other so well too.
@@asdfasdf7199 In his two most iconic roles, John Noble played an insane person. One you hate and one you end up (mostly) loving.
@beki_ bean07 that's rough, but dedication to the role. He is a splendid actor.
@@snowdenwyatt6276 Sorry, not very familiar with John Noble's career. Who is the iconic character you end up loving?
To remind everyone. Shelob is so old, dark, and evil that even Sauron left her alone. And she was bested by a hobbit. Chase your dreams folks.
Shelob was a descendant of Ungoliant, an absolutely enormous creature that is said to have come from the Darkness itself. Ungoliant was an ally of Sauron's master, the fallen Vala Morgoth. Her most defining attribute was her eternal hunger; she consumed the Two Trees that lit the world before the creation of the sun and moon, causing her to grow so vast that even Morgoth feared her. It is said that her insatiable hunger proved her undoing, and she ultimately consumed _herself._
You're not wrong, but Sauron spared Shelob out of convenience rather than any strong feeling.
The book compares her relationship to Sauron to be like master and a cat, though iirc it notes Sauron overestimates his power in the relationship
@@JBWinter much like every cat owner
Samwise the Brave.
By the time this came out I was completely in love with this story...recognizing Smeagol instantly by his eyes. The Rohirrim charge is literally the most epic experience I have ever had in theaters. I'm sorry if you haven't, same as the beacons were lit...chills forever.
I saw ROTK in Imax back in the day. I don't think I'll ever forget seeing that scene so big. I really want to go back to a theater who is showing it in 4k
The premiere of this film was on my birthday. As a fan of the books this was huge, the beacons scene was mind blowing and Theodens speech gave me goosebumps. Pippins song and Faramirs charge on Osgiliath always makes me cry.
@@TheOligoclonalBand Oh sick, you have the same birthday as my best friend. He and I have been friends for 25 years this year, and he still forgets my birthday every year. However, I have always remembered his, not because I'm a better friend but because I remember inviting him to see this movie in theaters with me when it released and he thought it was a birthday present.
@@riolkin I'm sorry that's actually hilarious, or maybe he has just been messing with you for a quarter century? 😉
@@krisfrederick5001 Don't apologize, first off we have the same last name so that automatically makes you badass. Secondly, it is very funny. He's a smart guy, but he definitely isn't focused enough to keep a joke going for more than 20 minutes let alone over 20 years lol
I love how Tolkien described Sam attacking shelob in the book (the giant spider).
"No onslaught more fierce was ever seen in the savage world of beasts; where some desperate small creature armed with little teeth alone, will spring upon a tower of horn and hide that stands above its fallen mate."
Absolutely! And then, a bit later, after brandishing the Phial of Galadriel, and quite miraculously bursting into Elvish, "a language he did not know,' Sam shouted at Shelob, "Now come, you filth! You've hurt my master, you brute, ands you'll pay for it." And then "...the glass blazed suddenly like a white torch in his hand. It flamed like a star...No such terror out of heaven had ever burned in Shelob's face before...the dreadful infection of light spread from eye to eye...Sam came on. He was reeling like a drunken man, but he came on..." Also recall that a bit earlier (in the book), when they were seemingly trapped by Shelob, FRODO also dared to confront the gigantic, disgusting spider. "Frodo, hobbit of the Shire, walked steadily down to meet the eyes." Anyone who HASN'T read these books..put down the tiktok and pick up the Tolkien!
@@joescott8877 don't forget about the slow kindled courage of Merry nor the slender but as a steel blade Eowyn
It's just beautifully written 🤌🏻🤌🏻
Imagine casting a goofball kid like Billy Boyd to play basically a hobbit idiot and comic relief, and then finding out he has a beautiful singing voice and can actually write songs and score them. :)
"Well that was a freebie"
I found out the opposite happened to Alanis Morissett as a kid. She was a regular on You Can’t Do That On Television. The producers made a conscious effort to not let her sing on the show because they didn’t want to pay for increased security for a pop star. They clearly saw her potential.
Obviously it’s apples and oranges between a movie and tv series. Still found it interesting.
Theater actors being able to sing isn't that surprising
@@uztre6789 - Yup, like 90% of everyone in Hollywood grew up with singing and dancing lessons, acting lessons, community theater, etc etc.
The song's actually from the book. Not at all from this moment, somewhere in the first one, I believe, but the words are the same. They did invent the tune for it tho.
"...still Theoden gave no signal. At last he halted again. The City was now nearer. A smell of burning was in the air and the very shadow of death. The horses were uneasy. But the king sat upon Snowmane, motionless, gazing upon the agony of Minas Tirith, as if stricken suddenly by anguish, or by dread. He seemed to shrink down, cowed by age. Merry himself felt as if a great weight of horror and doubt had settled on him.... Perhaps Theoden would quail, bow his old head, turn, and slink away to hide in the hills....
...At that same moment there was a flash, as if lightning had sprung up from the earth beneath the City. For a searing second it stood dazzling far off in black and white..... then as the darkness closed again there came rolling over the fields a great *boom*.
At that sound the bent shape of the King sprang suddenly erect. Tall and proud he seemed again; and rising in his stirrups he cried in a loud voice, more clear than any there had ever heard a mortal man achieve before:
Arise, arise, Riders of Theoden!
Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter!
Spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered,
A sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!
Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor!
With that he seized a great horn from Guthlaf, his banner bearer, and he blew such a blast upon it that it burst asunder. And straight away all the horns were lifted up in music, and the blowing of the horns of Rohan was like a storm upon the plain and a thunder in the mountains....
Suddenly the King cried to Snowmane and the horse sprang away. Behind him his banner blew in the wind.... but he outpaced it. After him thundered the Knights of his house, but he was ever before them..... Theoden could not be overtaken..... the battle-fury of his fathers ran like new fire in his veins.... like a god of old.... His golden shield was uncovered, and lo! it shone like an image of the Sun, and grass flamed into green about the white feet of his steed. For morning came, morning and a wind from the sea; and darkness was removed, and the hosts of Mordor wailed, and terror overtook them, and they fled, and died..... And then all the host of Rohan burst into song, and they sang as they slew, for the joy of battle was on them, and the sound of their singing that was fair and terrible came even to the City."
-The Ride of the Rohirrim, Return of the King, J.R.R. Tolkien
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Holy Crap that is just epic! I have to read the LOTR trilogy again!
@@phj223 Wins funniest comment🤣🤣
@@mrmxyzptlk521 Yes, that scene in the book is (if possible) even more epic than the depiction in the film!!
Thanks for this. It may be one of my favourite excerpt from the books. Unfortunately the movie drops the ball they don't sing with the joy of battle and just before in the Witch King v Gandalf scene. But I can forgive them for that.
Just to give some context for Denethor, his pessimism and defeatist attitude is the result of several things. First off, was frequently making use of a palantir, the same kind of dark crystal ball Saruman used that Pippin looked into earlier in this movie. He was originally using it to spy on the forces of Mordor, thinking it would be a good tool in helping Gondor win battles, but as with Saruman his use of the palantir was discovered by Sauron, who in turn used it to constantly show him visions of Gondor falling. Denethor ended up growing increasingly mad and desperate, and this was further exacerbated with the death of Boromir.
Denethor did love Faramir, but with his mind constantly clouded with fear, bitterness and desperation, he lost sight of what his son meant to him. When Faramir is returned, seemingly dead, Denethor loses the last bit of hope he had. That's why he was so eager to burn himself and Faramir, even though Pippin told him his son was still alive. He believed all was lost and that they would die in the battle anyway. The last wistful look Denethor gives Faramir before running off while on fire is a look of regret. That's the moment Gandalf was talking about when he said Denethor would realize he loves Faramir before the end. He sees that while it's too late for himself it might not be too late for Faramir, and he feels remorse for the way he's treated him.
Interesting tidbit: the line aragorn speaks when Elrond gives him Anduril "i give hope to men, I keep none for myself" was originally in the books ascribed to Aragorn's mother, and Aragorn's childhood name was Estel, elvish for hope
It was her final words if I remember correctly
With theodens speech I would follow go into battle no matter what injured or not ….. it just gives you that goosebump and courage 😤💪🏾
For Frodo🗣🗣🗣🗣
it's weird but i cry everytime at this point, it's just so beautiful
Theoden is THE man. He is compared to "one of the Gods of old" (Valar) while leading the Rohirrim into battle in Gondor. The movies just take him down so much. Movie Theoden is an utter weakling compared to book Theoden. Book Theoden is a master warrior that even with his extreme age isn't all that much far removed from the founder of Rohan, Eorl himself. Theoden is one of my favorite characters. Nicest man ever but he takes ZERO shit after Gandalf brings him back to the light.
@@waynepurcell6058 Tulkas would have been proud indeed to see Theodens charge!
TO THIS DAY!
“This whole video is just going to be me crying … THE WHOLE TIME”
Oh no I’m sorry my sweet maple … I’m pretty sure that’s actually part 3 of the reactions
You are not wrong. Lol
#ThingsThatAreTrue
Shit, _I_ cry during the last half of RotK
"Here are beauties that pierce like swords or burn like cold iron. Here is a book that will break your heart." S. S. Lewis about THE LORD OF THE RINGS
Maple is so pure and must be protected at all costs, when she's crying its making me tear up in sympathy. :)
fun facts:
Sam was the first and only being in Middle Earth to ever hurt Shelob.
12:57 The Orcs are chanting: ''Katmuda'' which translates to ''Death to men'', In which an officer replies: ''Gorosh'' which means ''louder''.
When all hope seems lost then you get the most iconic cavalry charge in cinematic history! That epic charge smashing into the flank of the enemy forces is a thing of absolute beauty! Gives me waves of chills and streams of tears EVERY DAMN TIME.
I still remember when I saw this in the cinema as kid, when Gandalf hit Denethor with his staff everyone started cheering. 😂
21:45 The spider scene is still the creepiest scene for me in cinema ever. I nearly freaked out in my seat. With spiders I am like a little girl. I hate them so much!
29:00 "Don't go where I can't follow" - With this sentence he gets me again and again. I am crying like a toddler the whole time too when I am watching the movies. Also hen I am watching reactions! By the way I watched the movies uncounted times.
32:40 One of THE epic scenes for me. "Forth Eorlingas!" ... the speech, the music, the pictures!
I have seen other reactions, but I like yours the best.. It's complete. Some do not enjoy the action as much, or other parts.. You just live thru it all. Seeing the emotional roller-coast that is watching this series with you is time well-spent. And well cut as well. Nothing feels out of place.
An analogy I thought I’d never hear. Gandalf riding on Shadowfax through the city of Minas Tirith compared to the folks who drive the passenger shuttle carts through the airport. I about spit sprayed my coffee out I was laughing so hard! 😂
Get out your tissues Mapel for the final chapter in this epic and great trilogy.
On her Instagram she shared a photo of a pile of tissues.. The third part has been hard for her ^^
@@cinevore358 lets all be honest... the third part will be hard for everyone haha even tho i've seen those movies alteast 20 times eatch, its still the same effect, over and over. how can you not love thoses movies... and love is a understatement
@@alphabetadotaalphabetadota5671 From the moment where Aragorn etc arrives at the Black Gates to that closing door at the Shire.. It's non stop tears for me, for a lot of different reasons ^^
In the book the sword Narsil was reforged before the Fellowship left Rivendell, the films alter numerous parts of the book storyline but are quite true to the book overall.
That reveal though..
I could never understand, how parents understood TLOR as a fairy tale for their kids. Me as a child had been running out the theatre, disturbed for long time. I am still, after many many times watching this, crying and deeply emotional in every direction. This movies are emotional rollercoasters. Not to compare with any else. So don't worry crying, it shows you are alive.
Maple saying "I am unwell" while failing miserably at holding back tears is an absolute vibe and just really encapsulates 2022 as a whole.
One thing is important for those who haven't read the books to know...
Yes, Denethor did all those things, but the films made him out to be just a plain terrible ruler and person without any kind of context. Actually, he was a man of high intellect and capability and while he might have been greedy for the Ring to come to Gondor, he hadn't lost the plot quite that early. What had happened though, is he had one of the palantirs in his possession and he used it frequently to spy out what was going on in Middle Earth. Like Pippin, this brought him under the gaze of Sauron (who had the Minas Ithil palantir) but unlike Pippin, he was strong enough - at least he thought - to withstand the pressure of the Eye. However, although Sauron could not break him directly with his will, he managed to twist Denethor's thoughts by showing him only what he wanted him to see, essentially all negative things like (from his point of view) the coming of Aragorn to take back the Throne of Gondor, the hugeness of the Mordor armies and so on. Eventually, Denethor lost hope and considered the Ring the only means of saving Gondor. Once Faramir had made his decision to let Frodo go, it was the end of all hope for Denethor, especially coming as it did soon after he learned of the death of his favourite son, Boromir. Although he was cruel to Faramir, he did underneath all that still love him; so when Faramir came back from Osgiliath nearly dead, that was the final straw that broke Denethor's mind and turned him into the unhinged madman who would try to burn himself and his son alive.
Peter Jackson understandably didn't have the time to show all that, plus he took greater visual steps to amplify Denethor's heartlessness - like the scene where he's eating tomatoes or something similar and it looks like blood is running out of his mouth, at the same time as his son is facing down death.
The rohirrim chanting DEATH!! gets me everytime.
Fun fact..The last charge of Rohan is based on the actual siege of Vienna. The ottoman Turks were laying siege to the city and were going to win…The Polish King Jan Sobieski lead his 20,000 Winged Hussars Calvary in a suprise flank attack and broke the Ottoman attack. It was the largest Calvary charge in history.
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Always loved how they rode through the night to get there in time.
Love Maples reactions , though it's been no easy ride for her . Also like that by dividing the movies in three, you show much more of the film than I've seen in any of the other reactions . Really appreciate that .
21:43 behold, Sauron's big cat.
In the books she was the reason for the one joke Sauron said. She incidentally protected that passage, and so he called her his cat.
Yes, this was harkening back to Telvildo who was the original character draft of Sauron. Telvildo lord of cats, mighty servant of Morgoth who attempted to torment Beren and Luthien.
I've never been so hype for a reaction
Look at this perfect speech with perfect voice tone and perfect music! This is the most incredible scene among the all-movie history for me.
Arise, arise, Riders of Théoden! spear shall be shaken, shield shall be splintered, a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!
Ride now, ride now, ride! Ride for ruin and the world's ending!
If you're stuck at home with the flu (or whatever, *cough* covid) for a week with nothing to do, I highly recommend going through the DVD commentary tracks for the movies, it's really fascinating to hear the actors, directors and art design team talk about the scenes, the writing, the artistic choices and what have you. :)
I've seen those multiple times. My friends think I'm crazy for watching it all
@@mauricioramirez5948 Me too. But my friends know our whole family is crazy when it comes to LOTR, especially me. ^^
it has 20 years already,it deserves a mainstream intheaters again
They're being showed at my local Alamo Drafthouse this month, extended edition. But yeah there should be a wide release.
"Is she gonna fight?"
Oh honeychild, she's gonna do more than just fight... :)
Can we just stop and appreciate the fact that Sam basically fought off a god? XD
tbh crying throughout the entirety of The Return of the King is the proper reaction
One thing that made me sad about Theoden’s death is that the last words he said to Eowyn before he died was to see her smiling again. And she did smile. RIP King Theoden. May you and your son meet again 😢
Awesome reaction btw
The Ride of the Rohirrim is genuinely one of the best scenes in movies, ever. The speech, the charge with one of the most beautiful musical scores ever written, the way all the music stops when the armies of Rohan clash with the orcs to leave its place to the grim sounds of battle for long, long seconds. It's perfection.
Best part of the song that Pippin sings is that the actor wrote it himself when a scheduling error meant the intended writer couldn't do so. So not only did he sing it, but he wrote it for that moment as well.
Absolutely false. The lines are from the walking song the hobbits sing in the first book as they venture out from the shire. Don't disrespect Tolkein by wrongly crediting his work to others.
@@quentinfertiliusiiijackelp48 Actually, it only uses words from the poem in the last verse of the song and was written by Boyd. So. Calm the fuck down there, boyo
@@quentinfertiliusiiijackelp48Billy Boyd wrote the music.
Theoden's speach brings me chills every single time i watch this movie
26:38 Easily one of the most haunting shots in movie history. And the silence adds to its creepiness.
She said she got brutally rejected by Aragorn when honestly I thought the way he went about it was the most respectful and honorable way you could possible reject someone lol
I think rejection is brutal by nature no matter how it's performed
@@Diegesis most men I feel we just take it in stride because we’re used to it lol I think most women don’t usually experience rejection particularly pretty women like Eowyn, but I’m glad she at least found a good man in Faramir, they both deserved happiness in their life
I watched this in cinema when it came out and when the freaking GIANT SPIDER appeared the entire audience screamed in horror 🤣 Even us geeks who knew what was coming were horrified. Curse you, Peter Jackson and WETA 😋
Great reaction. Good thing you had tissues there because this movie....yeah. I remember at the end when everyone exited the cinema, there were no dry eyes, many were still weeping 😁
I knew she was coming and still grabbed my sister's hand so hard I hurt her... she forgave me!
over the past years ever since its release I’ve watched this for the millionth time. though I was only 9 years old when the third movie released it has imprinted in my head throughout my entire childhood up until now I’m a 27 years old adult, and over the past years too for each time I rewatch all 3 I still shed tears on different scenes, it changes everytime. one of the many scenes that always, always bring tears to my eyes is Theodon’s speech before they marched to the death (as what he said). at that moment I could feel the their fear and courage at the same time, going forward to their uncertain fate only holding on to a small hope inside themselves.
Can’t wait for pt 3, the very first time I saw this theaters I was on the edge of my seat. The Battle of Pelennor Fields is one of the most epic parts of a movie I’ve ever seen! I can remember just like at Helmsdeep, all seems lost until the sun rose and a horn sounds in the distance announcing the arrival of The Rohirrim. The music, the sounds of the cheers as Theoden gives his speech still gives me chills! I’d actually pay to see these movies in the theater again.
Fun Fact: 6,000 riders took part in the Rohirrim charge, it looks epic. Imagine that on September 12, 1683, during the Battle of Vienna, in which the Ottoman (Now Turkish) army in the number of about 300,000 attacked Vienna then controlled by the Republic of Poland (Now Poland) to help the attacked city, Jan 3 Sobieski came to help with 20,000 riders in with these 8,000 Hussars (Considered the most deadly cavalry in history), it wiped out 67,000 Ottoman troops that confronted the horsemen in half an hour. Rumor has it that J.R.R. Tolkien has somewhat related to the Rohirrim charge with the one at Vienna.
Honestly your reactions are so touching. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who weeps like crazy through these movies. Very much looking forward to the next video. Thanks for making these!
Watching you watch this series has been a complete joy for me. Not because of all yours tears, but because of all the raw emotion the movies bring out of you, just as the books did to me a long time ago when I first read them. I've read them many times Now maybe you understand a bit of why its considered the greatest masterpiece of its kind. Welcome to the Tolkien world!
Gandalf: "WHATEVER COMES THROUGH THAT DOOR, STAND YOUR GROUND!"
Maple: "Holy... omg... RUN!"
I love how invested you are in the movies you react to. I’ve been binge watching this channel for days now! 👍🏼
I swear i've been overcome by chills seeing your reaction at the rohirrim charge.. i've feel every emotions in your eyes, the fear for a hopeless fight, the admiration for their courage... this scene is pure gold, the music, photography, the direction.. i loved seeing you shared our same feelings🥰
"If I should return, think better of me father. " is one of the single most heartbreaking lines in a film💔
If the other guy is standing across the field screaming for death you know you’re probably screwed.
The witch king breaking gandalfs staff just shows how strong he is
No it doesn't. That scene was Peter Jacksons biggest mistake. I can't believe he added that.
It was a terrible scene. In the book the witch king wouldn't have dared stood up to Gandalf. He was far more powerful.
You stressed me out with part 1, and here we go again. I doubt anyone has lived every moment quite like you, which is a GOOD thing. It makes watching this so much better. Thank you for the share, and now on to part 3. This is epic.
The last Charge of the Rohirim is always the most goose bumpy moment of all time, for ever a moment to charge into battle, it will get you pumped to do so.
This was a really great reaction video! You actually looked emotionally anguished through a lot of it and it's awesome seeing other people feel the same way I do about these glorious movies. 😘😘
“Poor Sam is sobbing on the mountain and I don’t know what to do😢” is wrecking me😭😭💔💔😂😂😅😅🙈🙈🙈god this reaction is so good
ive watched all of your reactions to my favourite trilogy so far! ive always wished i got to rewatched them again for the first time, and thanks to the power of YT i take great joy watching others reacted to them instead. Its awesome to see the films hit you so hard emotionally, because we all felt that way the first time too. I honestly cannot wait for the finale.
The rohiram charge is one of the most epic if not the most epic moment in cinema history. Avengers endgame? Never heard of it. The chanting of death before they charge is even more powerful when you realize the reason for it. To summarize sauran essentially wanted everyone to fear it to make it seem like there was an oblivion after death that it was nothing but misery. Them chanting death is in completely defiance of that fear, that no matter what happens we will not be afraid of what is to come. Amazing movie, makes me wanna rewatch it for the 50th time....
"I give Hope to men. I keep none for myself." -- the epitaph of Aragorn's mother, Gilraen. Aragorn's name in Rivendell was Estel, which means Hope. He's at her grave before they leave Rivendell.
-- The Riders of Rohan have no hope of victory but they ride anyway.
Only just realised the irony of when Pippin says " It isn't all that dangerous" about his blade when he draws it to show Eowyn . His blade is the one that actually kills the Witch King. When they are on the Barrows and Aragorn (Tom Bombadil in the books if I remember) saves them from the Ringwraiths they find some daggers too. These are Daggers of Westernesse which were made for fighting forces sent from Angmar. During the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, Merry stabbed the Witch-king in the back of the knee with his dagger, which enabled Éowyn to thrust her sword into his face . The dagger that Merry stabbed into the Witch-king had a power beyond mere metal, for it broke the spell that held the spirit's body together. So while the blade was created centuries before to battle against the forces of Angmar, it contributed to the demise of the Witch-king. :) Still so much you can get from rewatching these films.
They eyes of Gandalf when the Olog Hai break through the gate is an iconic moment! LOTR Trilogy stills stand up on the Olympus of Cinema History!...
Love your tears n´your react Maple. ;)
Love Maple's reaction they are so real and emotional. Its a pleasure to share this with you.
lmao I love how she dismisses Eowyn like "bye girl" loll
seeing merry go from a hobbit with a simple life to a warrior that cries for death to protect his friends is really something else
Eucatastrophe: A eucatastrophe is a sudden turn of events in a story which ensures that the protagonist does not meet some terrible, impending, and very plausible and probable doom. The writer J. R. R. Tolkien coined the word by affixing the Greek prefix eu, meaning good, to catastrophe, the word traditionally used in classically inspired literary criticism to refer to the "unraveling" or conclusion of a drama's plot. For Tolkien, the term appears to have had a thematic meaning that went beyond its literal etymological meaning in terms of form. In his definition as outlined in his 1947 essay "On Fairy-Stories", eucatastrophe is a fundamental part of his conception of mythopoeia. Though Tolkien's interest is in myth, it is connected to the gospel; Tolkien calls the Incarnation of Christ the eucatastrophe of "human history" and the Resurrection the eucatastrophe of the Incarnation.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucatastrophe
This gal is a star, i loved her emotions all the way and was with her all the way, and she is great at reviewing a very complicated film, Respect to you Maple x
I've always believed that when the cave of the Dead Kingdom collapsed, that was because the Dead Army finally severed its bond with the mountain to which they were confined for so long, as Isildur's curse loosened enough to allow them to leave and fight.
They wouldn't have to ask aragorn to release them then.
@@Diegesis I'm saying that the curse not only prevented them from leaving the earth, they were not allowed to leave the mountain at all. When the Dead King agreed to fight, they could finally leave the mountain, but the curse still held them to fulfill their duty.
Oh fair enough
The Edge of Night Scene is one of my favorites in cinema history
I love Faramir. He is such a well-written character.
This movie always makes me cry no matter how many times I have seen it 😭...
"Gotta get these tears outta my eyes so I can see what's going on" hahaha all movie
LMFAO i never!!! knew that pirate who was shot with an arrow was peter jackson! i love that!!
Battle chants were an effective strategy in ancient/primitive warfare to psych the enemy out. Basic training uses them as cadence nowadays.
when Denethor keeps showing dispair in ordering his men to flee & burning his son it's because he's under the influence of Sauron through the Palantir
When Sam confronts Shelob, the shot of Sting being held is Peter Jacksons hand :)
Something the books brought up but wasn't really explained in the movie is that Denethor also had a palantir and had been using it. Sauron tried to use it to force Denethor under his control like he did Saruman but Denethor managed to withstand although it did weaken him mentally and he became a bit paranoid and extreme. Not really a defense on how he treated his son, but it does explain some of his actions.
There are some of you, who claim that LOTR is one of the best trilogies of all time. Shame on you.
LOTR was, is, and will remain the best trilogy of all times.
trilogy? Lotr is simply the best piece of media ever created.
best fantasy books ever written,there is no way to beat that.
is it cruel of me to have hoped that I kind of wished that during the Frodo in Shelob's Lair sequence that Ariana or
Chad placed 8 fingers (like a spider movement) on Maple's shoulder/black? xD
Peter Jackson is arachnophobic himself. imagine him trying to see the animators when it came to the scenes with the giant spider attacking Frodo!
I sing Pippin's song whenever I'm alone in the house. I have a whole karaoke list, but I always start with that one, a Capella, in the silent hallway.
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Eowyn was totally not "brutally" rejected, lol. In fact I don't think there could have been a nicer way for Aragorn to let her down.
I think rejection is brutal bu nature. No matter how it's served to you
The Riders of Rohan get me every time. It says something about the power of a scene when every cavalry charge in every show that has come afterwards (looking at you, game of thrones) has copied the 'horn blowing followed by dramatic saving swoop in from the side' format. Rohan did it first, and did it best.
Omg I love Maple's reactions so much!! Her emotions are so raw and genuine. She's so funny too, she looks a lot like one of my friends. Can't wait for part 3! I love the LOTR films, they are epic masterpieces and one of the greatest trilogies ever. I can watch them over and over again.
I dont think Frodo believed Gollum's lies in that scene. He just feared that Sam might get tempted by the ring's influence. Frodo says "Its you", i assume meaning as Frodo's weakness. But what Frodo realises later on is that Sam is actually his strength.
I just want to hug Maple. Maple is awesome.
On the low I respect the way Eomer was talking about Pippin not needing to be on the battlefield. Obviously he's underestimating hobbits but he says "he would flee, and he would be right to do so"
He's not saying Pippin is a coward, he's just saying that he would be out of his depth and not stand a chance. A pretty respectful take from a hardened warrior who basically thinks it's a kid going into an apocalyptic, end of worlds, battle.
pippin's song always kills my soul
Not even half of the screen but the ride of the Rohirim is still goose bumps all over.
Twenty years on, I think it's pretty clear that my familiarity with the story has eroded the dramatic tension in so many of the scenes because I know what they're building towards.
Glad to have you back, Maple. I think I failed to appreciate just how heavy so much of this movie is for a newcomer-- especially one who isn't feeling well going into it. Glad you've recovered from illness; hope the payoff was worth it for you. I adore your reactions. You're so pure.
We’re here. Arise, Riders of Theoden!
Spears shall be shaken, shields shall be splintered .
The part where Gandalf and the Witch King meet in Minis Tirith is so fucking badass. Dude busts out a flame sword like a freaking lightsaber and just disintegrates Gandalfs staff. That part gave me chills and is such a shame it wasn't in the original cut 🔥
And so it is almost complete, this has easily been one of my favourite reactions, makes me wish I could watch the trilogy for the first time again. 😂💜
It’s interesting how demoralizing and disorienting the screeches of those felbeasts are when you have headphones on. Imagine being there.
In WW2 the Luftwaffe Stuka sirens had a similar effect on allied soldiers.
Your reactions to these movies really made me love you. Hope your doing well.
When Aragorn says "I give hope to men. I keep none for myself" he is quoting the last words his mother said to him. It is a play on words as Aragorns secret name in elvish is Estel, which means "hope". She had to give up her son, and any chance of a normal life with him, to the elves of Rivendell so he could fulfill his destiny. She died not long after saying this and never saw her son crowned King...
I always assumed that denethor knows faramir is alive, but feels it is better if he just dies whilst in a coma instead of in a horiffic battle.
This trilogy is such a f*cking masterpiece.
Narsil originally forged by the Dwarves, reforged into Anduril by the Elves and both wielded by the race of Men. A perfect symbolic weapon of the unity against Sauron.