if you have read the books as well i would reccommend reading the trilogy dragonlance the chronicles. the first books is called dragons of the autumn twilight 2nd book is dragons of the winter night and the 3rd book is dragons of the spring dawning there pretty quick reads and one of my fav's. theres lots more books about the same world as well writen by many differnt authors. theres another trilogy that follows along the first one as well thats my favorite 3 books of all time. if they could put the effort of making them into movies like they did with the lord of the rings and chose the right cast it would be on par with LOTR movies. they did a animation of the first book and it was blasphemy in my opinion its really bad which is sad because its such a great story
Gimli asking for Galadriel's hair is weird by modern standards, but before photography, men who went to war took a lock of hair of the woman they were fighting for. So when you joked that he would ask for her picture, you were pretty much bang on about what he actually was requesting.
Also goes into lore from another book called the Silmarillion where her hair was almost magical in it's beauty. Her uncle asked three times for a single strand to use to make beautiful works of art and craftmanship but she refused each time making this even more significant.
This. Not only has it been a common thing for centuries, perhaps millennia, but it also had a lot of significance with the old lore of LotR as Nathaniel points out.
Another point to note is that Gimli in the books is much more of a traditional warrior-poet, and so his request comes across as more respectable. In the films he's sadly made into comic relief a lot of the time, and thus does not come across the same way.
@@DJ_Cub that refusal started a large amount of the War of Morgoth in the First Age, because Feanor went on to make the three Silmarils, one of which was stolen by Morgoth, which began the Wars that ended the first Age.
"Put that down. That's why you can't leave humans anywhere, bro. They're always touching shit." I laughed for a full minute over that one. Enjoying this reaction tremendously, good job!
Man I love that you actually saw Boromir for the conflicted character he was. So many people who watch this film for the first time miss that aspect of his character. They end up just hating him the whole movie which is crazy because Boromir represents what most of us would be like in this situation whereas Aragorn represents what we’d all want to be. Either way glad you saw him as a true hero in the end!
Who are these most people you speak off? Almost everyone I have watched react seemed to dislike/distrust him but change their tune with his heroic death. I have seen few people who hated him untill the end. It is rarer for people to like boromir from te get go, especialy without more context to his character. But his death is usualy met with tears or grief, not glee. With a few rare exceptions because there are always weird ones.
In the books Aragorn does not say to the dying Boromir “you fought bravely.” He said “you have won a great victory”. Because in the end he didn’t pursue the ring he defended the hobbits. It’s not his failure but his final victory over evil that mattered.
Boromir is a great character. Truly heroic and filled with physical prowess that his brother and father didn't have (although they had more of the Numenorean blood in their veins which led them to be more intellectual). ❤❤
It's really inspiring when you find a reactor who actually gets really into the story. Wants to know the lore, and even pauses to analyze what he just saw. It really feels more like you actually wanted to watch this, vs other reactors I've seen who seem like they're just watching something because their fanbase asked them to. So thank you, it really makes me happy to see it.
Galadriel is also old enough to have been friends with Luthien, the legendary half-maiar (great-great-)great-grandmother Arwen is supposed to resemble. Man, Galadriel is old af. Canonically older than the Sun and Moon. She and the Balrog could get together and talk about the 'good old times' going like "hey, you heard about Sauron?" - "No, I've been kinda laying low in this mountain; what's the little nerd doing these days?" - "cosplaying as morgoth."
Let's get even crazier with the bloodlines! Arwen and Aragorn are cousins. Mind you, cousins of almost 5,000 years of removal from one another and therefore only related in the most technical of terms, but still. Arwen is the first child of Elrond Halfelven. Elrond had a twin brother, Elros, and both were the children of Beren and Luthien, the first couple between elves and men. However, half-elves don't work in Tolkien lore like they do in other media. Elves and humans have radically different fates given to them by God, and having a child between the two races *doesn't* result in just a really long lived, strong human like it would in D&D or something. When Elrond and Elros were born, they were given the choice of which ancestry they would go with, either to become immortal like the elves and eventually leave for Valinor, or to die a mortal death like other men. Elrond chose elf and Elros chose man. Elros went on to found the line of the kings of Numenor which Aragorn, thousands of years later, is directly descended from. However, even after choosing to become mortal, Elros ended up living over 700 fucking years and was basically superhuman. This explains why, even after thousands of years of watering down the bloodline, Aragorn is still so strong and long-lived.
Sam and Frodo's relationship is indeed more formal, as Frodo is Sam's employer. They look about the same age here, but in the books they're over a decade apart in age. Sam is Frodo's gardener, but also meant to celebrate the strength and goodness of the common man. The "mister" is thus a formal way of addressing his employer. "Master" on the other hand, would be used for any of Frodo's male children if he had them, as "master" is the proper form of address for any underaged heirs that his employer may have had. Their relationship is supposed to be, and in celebration of, the relationship between a British officer and his batman. During WW I, most officers were of the aristocracy, gentlemen with titles and nobility. A batman would have been a servant who would take care of the gentleman, seeing to his needs and supporting him. Tolkien was a veteran of WW I, and fought in the trenches on the front lines, so he saw firsthand the sorts of close friendships between officers and their batmen, and that's reflected in Frodo and Sam.
Short movies are made to just scam people. Theaters realized they can charge the same amount of money for the ticket and show the movie 3 times more in a single night also producers were fine with it because lengthy movies requires more budget to make. Neither writers nor directors think about value of story and art anymore; they all fixated on the same "movie making recipe" so they can exploit it more. I hate them all, that's why I didn't go to theater for the past 10 years.
I'm fascinated how young people perceive year 2001, like it was medieval times. "How could they make such a movie back then, did they even have electricity?" 😆
@@SilverJackLeg Yeah, that is an interresting question and topic. Maybe it is because of generational sense of time; maybe they think time moves faster than we thought 20-25 years ago. Or maybe lack of knowledge on a personal level. But I don't think the same for early 90's where I don't remember anything before 97 because I was too young; but I know Jurassic Park or Jumanji for instance. Or 80's which I wasn't born yet but I still very well know The Terminator, Star Wars, Aliens from that era and gives me knowledge that it wasn't bad times for movies to have good effects.
@@SilverJackLeg I watched it in theaters back in the day and we were in awe that such a movie was made like that in 2001. I'm still in awe that it holds up so well after two decades. But when you see the BTS documentaris it makes sense, because every single person gave their best to make the most awesome thing they could, in each department. It shows what a good piece of art these movies are.
Anyone else feel like he is one of the few reactors that caught on to SO many things that other reactors missed. He is the 1st person that I've watched that caught pretty early on that Gallum wasn't always the creature he became. Yeah he was wrong on a few things, but he still figured out a lot b4 the explanations happened. Great job dude!
Fun fact: while producing this movie, they actually got a real Balrog to play as himself. It was just a couple days shoot, but he stayed in character the whole time. The other cast members said by the end of it they were utterly burned out. The fight scene got at least three stunt-men having to go to the hospital afterwards.
Great reaction. One thing to note, all 3 movies were filmed at the same time. That is why no one looks older. The end credits; Because all 3 were filmed together and we are talking years, listed in the end credits are weddings as well as births and deaths. A celebration of everyone and their families. A call out to the Tolkien Fan Club and the hundreds of its members are listed in The Return of The King. No other movie franchise, ever, has had this level of undertaking.
Boromir has become one of my favorite characters in fantasy media as I've gotten older. Everything he does, even his failings with trying to take the ring, he does from a place of love for his people and caring for those around him. He's always the one closest to Merry and Pippin in most scenes we see them all together, because he knows they're young and vulnerable. After Gandalf falls, he pleads with Aragorn to give them a moment to grieve because he knows the Hobbits loved the Wizard, while also surely knowing how bad of an idea that would be in hindsight. Even when he's dying, he's fighting desperately to make up for his temptation by protecting Merry and Pippin. His heart is as broad as the lands of Gondor itself, even if he's a bit prideful, and his road to his death was paved with so many good intentions. Poor guy just stumbled at the wrong moment.
I am a member of the Tolkien Society. Here are some brief answers (if there can be such a thing) to your questions: 1. The Rings: A) What is very important to know in the understanding of Tolkien's rings, and these movies, is that the rings are AMPLIFIERS of the inner character of the person who wears them. Whatever is in you, your heart, your mind, your character - the rings amplify that. So, if your heart is simple, good, kind, ignorant, the ring amplifies that. If you desire power or greed, the rings amplify that. Etc. Even in the case of The One Ring, its power is dependent upon the owner that carries it. That is why a simple minded Hobbit was destined to be ringbearer, (by the Valar, not in this movie, but they are 7 High Angels of the West Undying Lands of Valinor - Heaven/Purgatory so to speak). For Hobbits will outlast the ring's evil the longest. Still, no one, not even a Hobbit, can possess the One Ring indefinitely without it destroying him. It's just that Hobbits, bc they are simpletons and pure of heart, will last longest and resist temptation for power the most. B) Three rings given to the elves: They were made by the Elves WITHOUT Sauron's help, and Sauron has never touched them. He cannot find them, and doesn't know who wears them, or where they are, and the only way he will ever find them is if he gets his One Ring back. Elrond wears one and he made the realm of Rivendell (aka Imladris) with his ring. Galadriel wears one, and she made Lothlorien (The Golden Wood) with hers. Cirdan, (another Elf not in this movie) held the last one and made the Grey Havens (the place that houses the ships that carry the elves to the Undying Lands) with his. When Gandalf arrived in Middle Earth, Cirdan gave his ring to Gandalf. Gandalf now holds the third ring. Rivendell and Lothlorien are protected from evil by the power of the Elven rings. C) The seven Dwarf rings: Sauron has reclaimed those rings. They are now all in his possession. But the Dwarfs were never corrupted by their rings. D) The 9 rings given to men. Men used their rings to gain power, and bc of their inner greed, they used their rings with corrupt intent. The rings turned them into the Nazgul, the Ringwraiths, Riders in Black, they are the "undead." They are the high servants of Sauron. 2. Galadriel: Galadriel is a high elf who was banished to Middle Earth from Valinor for her part in a rebellion against the Valor's decree. She cannot reenter Valinor until she passes "the test." Her test was to refuse the One Ring. That is why she said, "I pass the test. I will remain Galadriel, and go into the West. 3. The West aka The Undying Lands aka Valinor: the immortal home of the Elves. Only Elves, and ringbearers, have access to this land. Access is via a ship that is moored at the Grey Havens, and it carries them by sea to a point at where they cross over a portal into the immortal realm. The elves you saw early in the movie were headed to the ship docked in "The Grey Havens." The elves are leaving Middle Earth for their Immortal Home. Most have left already. All except Elrond's people and Galadriel's people, and a few wood elves (which is what Legolas is.) 4. Gandalf, thought of as a wizard in Middle Earth, is really an Angel (his angel class is not important), and he serves the Valar. He was sent to Middle Earth after the rings were made to help the inhabitants deal with the rings that were made bc the Valar were not happy about the rings being made in the first place. Gandalf can only help, he cannot use his power to subdue anyone or anything to his will. So don't be frustrated, as most are, when eventually in the movies you are tempted to say, "Why doesn't Gandalf just..." The answer is: because he is not allowed. The inhabitants of middle eath must do this for themselves. Wizards can only help. I have not done this justice, but...to do it justice would be to tell you to "read the books before your next viewing." 😉
@@elderadult8544 From the books, four dwarf rings were consumed and destroyed by dragons' fire, and three had been reclaimed by Sauron, including the ring of Durin which was forcibly taken from Thrain II, Thorin Oakenshield's father.
Good reaction, thank you. Addressing some of your questions: 1. You asked why Galadriel was talking to Aragorn in such an intimate way. It's a family thing, in part. Galadriel happens to be the oldest and highest-born Noldorin elf still living in Middle-Earth at the time of LotR - more than 8,000 years old in our measure. She was already powerful before she received the ring of adamant, one of the three elven rings. Galadriel also happens to be Elrond's mother-in-law (explained more clearly in the books), making her Arwen's grandmother. That explains her dialogue with Aragorn when he is preparing to leave Lothlorien, and her mention to him of her grand-daughter's future life as well as his own future. She has insight from her own power, from her ring adding to that power, and her concern for her grand-daughter. 2. Arwen's necklace is just a necklace - merely a symbol for her life (immortal, or becoming mortal by choice), not a talisman of power in itself. 3. Saruman's Uruk-hai, the big hybrid orcs with the white hand painted on their heads, are genetically engineered by him, mixing orcs and goblin-men (according to dialogue in the movie), and once fertilised they are grown in artificial wombs in the ground (in the movie). 4. Keep in mind that you have seen 1/3 of the story in this movie, and plenty of your questions (about Gollum, the Nazgul, etc.) will be answered in what is to come during the next 2/3 of the story.
1:20:33 there is quite a beautiful backstory to this: Legend said, Feanor created the 3 Silmarils bc he wanted to craft something as beautiful as Galadriels hair. He ask her 3 times for a hair. Seeing in his heart she saw his dark path and denied it 3 times. Nothing could compare to Galadriels beautiful hair exept the light of the Trees of Valinor. When Gimli asks her for just one hair she gives it thrice to him bc she saw the pure truth and love and honesty in his heart. This gift is more precious to him than anything - maybe even the ring itself. We also have to take a look at the relation between Elves and Dwarfs; they are natural rivals. Not exactly enemies but they don't get along, cannot stand each other 🤷. In the Prologue Galadriel didn't even mention the Dwarves in the alliance (which you actually noticed multiple times!!). This makes the gesture more powerful; she denied her hair to Feanor - her own blood - and gave Gimli (aka a "nasty" Dwarf) 3!
He asked for a hair as he thought no dwarf would believe how beautiful Galadriels hair was and this way he could show them and explain in full the compassion and understanding Galadriel showed. He later encased them in crystal as a pledge of goodwill between their people. Dwarfs and elves naturally don't get along (something Iluvatar decreed after Aule created them, probably as a means to discourage more such infractions) and for a dwarf to show such awe and sincere friendship and admiration absolutely touched Galadriel to the very core. Gimli's friendship with Legolas was just as unique. It shows that dwarfs and elves can be true friends if they only took the time to set their own stubbornness aside long enough to actually get to know the other and let the past be the past.
To me, Boromir is a metaphor for all people, we are easily corrupted, but are all capable of redemption in the end… I appreciate your reactions style, you seem very honest and genuinely your self! Can’t wait for part two dude
Also its repeatedly mentioned in the lore that Dwarves rather learn outsiders language than teach their own. So its a bit like when you get to a foreign country and they put everything in english because they really don't want you butchering their native tongue. And setting your password to "'password' but in elvish" is definitely an open-door-policy.
The "password" wasn't really a password, because the Dwarves of Moria and the Elves of Eregion were friends and trading partners, unlike elsewhere in Middle-earth. The Elvish inscription reads: Ennyn Durin Aran Moria. Pedo MELLON a Minno; that is, "The doors of Durin Lord of Moria. Speak (say) FRIEND and enter." The Password wasn't meant to be secret.
You instantly got that the ring is it's own character and that it's powers are subtle and many. Can't remember seeing someone pause the prologue, you thought deep about this.
You missed very little. Your questions at the end: The hafling thing is because hobbits are half as tall as men. Galadriel passed the test of temptation. She was tempted to take the ring, but did not take it because it would make her evil. She passed the test. Arwen's necklace is just a necklace. It's a symbol of her love. All elves are immortal, but because of her ancestry, Arwen can choose to give up mortality, but the necklace doesn't have anything to do with it. The trees are just fuel for making weapons. The reason for the split-up was both - the ring will destroy everybody if they were around it for too long and Frodo didn't want that. Bilbo's story is told in the Hobbit movie.
@@anni.68 There are three movies ... and they arent really that good due to the fact that studio interference made them "blow it up into a trilogy", which kinda changed it.
Another question: The "special orcs" - Uruk-Hai - which Saruman creates are crossbreeds between orcs and "goblin men" (basically primitive humans that dwell on mountains). They are superior to orcs/goblins due to the fact that they can tolerate sunlight, which is something that orcs do not like. There is a mythological reason for it, but you have to read the Silmarillion book for this.
@@yehudahecht1520 This is one case where not only is the book obviously better than the movie, but they made the movies so long, it might even be quicker to read the book.
During older times and even now, putting out candles with your fingers was a safe way to put them out, so as to not splatter any wax off the candle, as well as to make sure the candle's flame doesn't catch anything else on fire.
A question you didn't ask is why it's so important for Frodo to be the one carrying the ring. The short answer is that Hobbits are innocent-like. They don't harbor the same desires that other races do, so therefore they have a natural resistance to its influence
Thank you. Yes, they are also, less, innately, magical than all the other races, so the ring has less purchase on them. If I remember correctly, that is also why the only notable power it gives them is invisibility. If Boromir had the ring, it would have enhanced his leadership and made him a general able to rally an entire nation behind him. But it would be an army like the orcs are. He would call them in the name of honor and glory, but they would be led to be cruel and terrible.
Random comment but one thing I love in the movies is how they show Gandalf and Sarumon's different uses for gunpowder. Gandalf uses it for fireworks while Sarumon creates a bomb. Imo it's a great way to go show how different characters use the same thing (Gandalf creates joy for the kids of the Shire, while Sarumon creates destruction and death), and how someone's motives can twist what they're using.
Huh, good point! Also may tie into Tolkiens anti-industrialist leanings, as if saying that all this new industrialist technology has the potential for good (the fireworks, used for fun and joy) or evil (the bomb, used for destruction)
Wow, such a great reaction! I loved everything about it, like how quickly you caught on to things, how you were analyzing things, asking questions and just really getting pulled in by the story. Way more entertaining than me watching it by myself ... for the 1000th time lol. Can't wait to see your reaction to the rest, esp. the second one as it's kinda my favourite.
All 3 movies were filmed at the same time over 436 days in New Zealand. All together it was 8 years of the largest production in film history to create these movies. Under the word "epic" in the dictionary it should simply say "see Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings"
I can see people have answered your questions for the most part. Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction! You have strong attention to detail and aren’t getting bogged down by all the information (they do throw a lot at you in the first movie!). Looking forward to the rest!
Sauron came to the elves in disguise and taught them to create Rings of Power, and helped them create all but the three elven rings. The three were created by the elves alone, but still relied on Sauron's knowledge. Originally, all the Rings (except the One) were held by the elves, but they sensed Sauron when he wore the One, and wouldn't wear theirs. So Sauron came with war and took back the Rings (except for the Three, which he didn't know about), then gave them out to men and dwarves so he could control them. He gave more to men because they were more prone to corruption; dwarves just became more greedy for gold, but did not fall under Sauron's will. Three Rings for the Elven Kings, under the sky Seven for the Dwarf lords, in their halls of stone Nine for mortal men, doomed to die One for the Dark Lord, on his Dark Throne In the Land of Mordor, where the shadows lie. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In the Land of Mordor, where the shadows lie.
I was trained in violin since like 4 years old and played in orchestra growing up. Can't tell you how many times I've performed film music like Lord of the Rings. They're always crowd favorites. Definitely makes you have a closer experience with the films when you've performed their music over and over.
1:12:19 “Why did they make his eyes extra blue?” 😂 This gets me every time someone asks something like it, lol. They didn’t. That’s just the color of the actor’s eyes.
Actually, I think they actively tried to make the elves look more light eyed, whether blue or grey, since in the books the only times elven eyes are described in the books, they're grey or silver. Orlando wore colored contacts, but they irritated him, so there were scenes he wasn't wearing them.
Having watched these every year since I was 10, it's so weird to imagine having grown up not seeing them at all. But I'm kinda glad there are stll people we get to share these gems with (especially people brave enough to share their live reactions:)
One of the few reaction channels that doesn’t say “NED STARK”. New subscribers and long time LOTR fan from New Zealand. Magic, good and evil is everywhere. Looking forward to your next reaction. The Hobbit is the prequel, Bilbo’s adventure
Oh another thing- Frodo’s eyes were at NO POINT digitally or manually altered- his eyes are truly THAT BLUE he talks about it multiple times. The only thing they did was dilate his pupils when he was stabbed by the dark riders, but there was no contacts or post color correction done, just dilation drops for that one scene.
Yaassss! TH-cam has just come up clutch and recommended a new reactor watching the most masterful story ever told. I'm late, but I'm here for it! Diving straight in! ❤
i'm so happy you started this trilogy, you're going to experience some of the best movies of all time and one of the greatest stories of all time, your reactions are always the best
Isildur wasn't corrupted by the ring. He wanted to bend it to his will, to use it's power. Alrond and the rest of elf kind were not okay with that, but they can't take the ring with force, or it will ensnare them instantly, Isildur tried, but failed. He noticed that the One Ring was winning their battle of will, so he was going to the elves to give them the ring for safe keeping, but he never arrived.
If you haven’t found out already the “Tolkien fans” are truly a unique bunch of beautiful and talented people with such hearts of gold. We will be with you on any journey you embark on. Especially anything Tolkien related. Cool thing is with his books they all feel very real and anchored to the earth. He openly wanted to make it like it was our own worlds forgotten history. Even to our more truest advanced ancient worlds that our ancestors may or may not have known. The history to the history so to speak. Of the times before times before times. ❤❤❤❤
Here's a little about the author, J.R.R. Tolkien. He was not a writer by profession and only wrote a handful of stories during his life. He was a combat veteran of WWI, a devout Catholic, a Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon and a Fellow of Pembroke College, both at the University of Oxford. Not only that, but he was also a Merton Professor of English Language and Literature and Fellow of Merton College. Tolkien was also a close friend of C. S. Lewis, the author of the “The Chronicles of Narnia” series. His novels “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” series are somewhat of an autobiography, when you study his life you will find many parallels with his stories. His works are the basis of almost all modern fantasy, from Dungeons & Dragons to Game of Thrones. Without Tolkien, we would not have the high fantasy we all know and love.
I'm always surprised at young people's reaction to Gimli asking for Galadriel's hair. That was a Thing back in the day. Keeping a lock of hair from a loved one.
"And now they're about to bond over fear!" I literally choked, you can't just spring that on me 🤣 Also, I really appreciate how you take the time to pause, rewind, and actually research in order to absorb all the lore. Not many reactors would put in the effort. One of my favorite reactions to one of my favorite franchises ever, thank you!!
I know this is late, but for the part with Aragorn and Galadriel, she’s Arwen’s grandmother on her mom’s side. So she’s like his grandmother-in-law. Arwen’s mother left for Valinor a long time ago too, so by staying with Aragorn Arwen would never see her again.
I'd be buggin'. I'd be buggin'. I'd be buggin'. No pun intended. XD I really love that you pause to elaborate on your thoughts and ask questions. Dude, you kept up with the plot threads and nuances of the story, as well as character and location names, really well for not being familiar with the series. Really loved watching your reaction, excited for the next ones!
Bro your commentary has me dying lmao im listening while working my job. When you saw the shire snd admired the beauty then said "probably mosquitoes" lmaoo
The song heard when the elves were spotted in the forest by Frodo&Sam near the beginning of the movie: here is the song the Elves were singing & chanting a very special Hymn along their journey:(English translation too) * Á Elbereth Gilthoniel “o Elbereth who lit the stars” * silivren penna míriel “from glittering crystal slanting falls with light like jewels” * Ò menel aglar elenath “from heaven on high the glory of the starry host” * na-chaered palan-díriel “to lands remote I have looked afar” ò galadhremmin ennorath “from tree-tangled middle-lands” * Fanuilos, le linnathon “and now to thee, Fanuilos, bright spirit clothed in ever-white, I will ... sing” * nef aear, sí nef aearon “here ... beyond the Sea, beyond the wide and sundering Sea” * Ã Elbereth Gilthoniel² “o Elbereth who lit the stars” * Ò menel palan-diriel “from heaven gazing far” * le nallon sí di’nguruthos “here overwhelmed in dread of Death I cry” * Á tiro nin, Fanuilos “o guard me, Elbereth” (Elbereth Gilthoniel is one of the main Valar who are of the main group of entities known as the Ainur who sang the world into being and helped shaped it further from within after some entered into the young world. She is most loved & honoured by the elves for many reasons) It’s very important as regarding the elves history that spanned over 40,000+ years. Because even one of the three high kings within Valinor was 30,000 years old well before the third age. Galadriel is his granddaughter just do you know. Yeah. She’s very important throughout the entire histories. They are passing away with what’s left of their kin to the undying lands. Many thousands had their home in middle earth just like the high kings ancestors that woke to the stars. Their birth is shrouded in mist as is their entire existence itself. That in itself is a whole story. You’d love to react to the immersive and entertaining lore videos like moviejoob & OmarioRPG have done. It’s ever vast and rewarding to let touch your soul.❤❤❤❤ Varda is a Quenya name of Valarin origin meaning "Sublime", "Exalted" or "Lofty" Elbereth is name given to her by the elves meaning ‘Star Lady’ Gilthoniel essentially means Star Kindler An original title of Varda, meaning 'the Kindler', and deriving from her making of the first faint stars in ancient times which was to light the dark world which had no sun yet and they loomed over the original Dark Lord (Fallen Valar named Morgoth by the elves) who he feared most above all even as supposedly he was the mightiest and first of all Ainur to ever exist (Ainur is the ultimate race of both Maiar and Valar) When, long afterwards, she used the dews of Telperion(one of the two sacred trees that predated the Moon of which it birthed later on) to kindle brighter stars still, this surname seems to have fallen out of favour. After that time she was called instead Elentári, the Queen of the Stars.
I'm 75yrs. old, and when I was growing up it was a very special thing to give someone a lock of your hair as a loving memento. It had become a common thing in western society and maybe other cultures, too.
1:27:40 a lot of people dump on Boromir. But he’s actually one of the greatest heroes in Tolkiens stories. Tolkien loves tragic heroes. Loves ‘em. Let’s set the backstory for Boromir. When he was 10 his mother falls ill and dies when a sickness and disease spreads across Gondor from Mordor, which borders it directly. His father Denethor, who is the Steward of Gondor (in absence of the King) is slowly going mad, his mind being poisoned by Sauron. The only person Boromir loves in the world, his little brother Faramir, is constantly berated and belittled by their father who hates him. All the while their father puts Boromir on this pedestal like he’s the greatest thing since sliced Lembas bread. When he comes of age, he becomes a soldier of Gondor, wanting so desperately to protect the home he loves so much. But the strength of Men is failing, the civilization of Gondor has been in decay for the last 3000 years and Boromir is witness to its absolute lowest point. He’s watched countless of his brothers in arms die defending their borders against the forces of the Enemy. Now imagine the guilt and hopelessness all built up inside him from all of this. Imagine the hopelessness he has to push down every day to serve a broken old man and a failed kingdom because he loves them so much. It’s honestly heartbreaking. And then his brother has a vision where he hears a voice say that hope is kindled and “Isildur’s Bane” is found. He has this vision three nights in a row and then Boromir has the same vision, and only then does their father decide to send Boromir to Rivendell to investigate. And then Boromir discovers the Ring has been found. And in its finding he suddenly sees hope. He sees something that could help him turn the tide of destruction and save his people and country. He finally has a way to win. But it’s a false hope, it isn’t real. And he realizes that can’t be the way, because the Ring must be destroyed. But in his heart, Boromir truly believes this is impossible. A hobbit can’t walk into Mordor and throw the Ring into Mount Doom. It can’t be done. And yet believing that, he still agrees to accompany the Fellowship. He still does his duty. Because his whole character is that of a noble servant, not in the sense that he’s a servant, but that he’s life has been devoted to serving his father and his people. Like a how we describe a soldier as “giving their life in service to their country,” this is Boromir’s whole character. But he truly believes they’re all going to their doom. They can’t win this way. So when he tries to take the Ring it isn’t out of lust of greed or because he’s been corrupted to evil. He’s doing it out of a desire to save his people. So that all those years fighting, all the friends he’s lost, all the battles fought haven’t been for nothing. He wants Gondor’s sacrifices to mean something. But when Frodo refuses to “lend him” the Ring and runs, Boromir realizes he’s become what he despises most. He’s become the bitter man his father is, totally consumed in his grief. But EVEN THEN, Boromir still doesn’t give up. Even believing he’s failed the Fellowship and betrayed his friends, he still continues to do his duty, fighting to rescue Merry and Pippin. And he sacrifices himself in the process. And even as he dies, he admits to Aragorn that he believes he’s failed them all and that it’s his fault they now can’t succeed. And Aragorn responds, giving Boromir something he’s wanted his whole life. He gives Boromir hope, real hope. “I do not know what strength is in my blood. But I promise you, I will not let the White City fall. Nor our people fail.” And finally, in Aragorn instead of the Ring, Boromir truly sees the way to save his people. And then he amends his statement from the Council of Elrond where he said “Gondor has no king. Gondor needs no king.” And he tells Aragorn, “I would have followed you, my brother. My captain. My king.” And with that finally realized hope, having given his whole life in a warriors service to save others, Boromir dies. This is one of the bravest and most tragic, heartbreaking moments in Tolkiens stories. It’s fantastic.
For the midnight theatrical release of the third movie, The Return Of The King, some theaters showed the *_EXTENDED CUTS_* of the first two movies beforehand. They started at noon, and had two-hour long or so intermissions between movies, and a half hour or so intermission in the middle of the first two movies. It was literally an all day affair.
I've watched a lot of LotR reactions and don't usually comment, but I'm really enjoying yours. Sharp attention to detail, *hilarious* commentary, great energy! I love watching others discover this world and its characters for the first time, and your investment/curiosity about all of it makes it that much more amazing. Can't wait to see you react to the rest of the trilogy!
Something important about the battle at the beginning of the movie: Sauron was severely weakened at that time. At his peak in the 2nd Age Sauron was approaching the lower Valar in terms of personal power, and had been brought low by Eru (God capital G) who reshaped the planet and sank a continent _while Sauron was still on it_ Sauron's spirit survived what his incarnated form did not, and when he returned to Mordor he used the Ring to rebuild a body for himself. In one of his few hasty decisions Sauron declared open war on the new Kingdom of Gondor, and the War of the Last Alliance was on. After a war that lasted years just to get into Mordor, there was a 7 year siege of the Black Tower. Sauron at last came out himself and fought with Gil-Galad and Elendil. All three perished in the fight, but Tolkien stated in one of his letters that Sauron had been "confounded by the destruction of Numenor" and that his fight with the two High Kings had been fought "before his strength and dominion had been reestablished." So the Sauron at the beginning of the movie (who in the books most certainly did _not_ reach down towards someone with a sword in his hand) is a *lot* weaker than he had been only a few centuries before, even with his One Ring amplifying him. Because he survived literal divine intervention and then barely bothered to try and lay low to recuperate his strength first.
The sad thing is the movie left out the fact Elendil wasn’t some old sod of an SOB that gets pimp slapped by Sauron when foul beings even such as the Nazgûl would quake and pause when they hear the name Elendil being yelled out loud. He slated Saurons physical body along side Elrond (son of Eärendil. Son of Elwing who’s granddaughter of Lùthien herself.). Isildur was a part of the battle too but not to the same extend the other two were. Simply cut the ring finger off. Sauron also killed Gil Galad who also was key in defeating the physical form of Sauron. Picked him up by his face and incinerated Gil Galad for all to see. Which would be a blow to the morale of all elven kind as well as the Numenoreans which on their own scared Sauron half to death! Especially even his mightiest officers and vassals upon seeing them!
Those films have extras, making-off kind of documentary where they explain all the tricks, camera positioning, doubles, etc, they did to make the height difference between the different races so well. It's probably the most interesting making-off documentary I have ever seen.
I know some have brought up the whole thing about how it used to be the fashion to to take a lock of hair from a woman you love for luck or whatever, but with Gimli/Galadriel there is a much deeper meaning. Thousands of years before the lord of the rings, Feanor (most powerful, beautiful, intelligent, and crafty elf to ever live) asked Galadriel on three separate occasions for one of her hairs to help him craft the silmarils (jewels that the silmarillion is about), and three times she refused because she saw an element of darkness and selfishness to him. When Gimli asks, it is out of pure admiration and an honorable soul that Gimli possesses that beckons Galadriel to give him the three hairs as a nod to the three times Feanor asked her for one. Legolas smiles when Gimli talks about it because he more than likely knows the story of Galadriel and Feanor and recognizes the significance of that moment and realizes what it says about Gimli's character.
Alot of people don't realize that the bridge is actually alot farther than where Gandalf is at compared to everyone else and they're also being shot at by arrows. If they go back out towards Gandalf they wouldn't make it back to him in time and they'd be more in the open to be shot. That's why Boromir stopped Frodo from running back out. Hope that explains the situation a little better. :)
And in the book there isn't a moment where he catches himself and says "Fly you fools", he says that as he is being pulled over the edge. It happens a lot faster.
I love the smile that we see from Legolas when he learns Galadriel's gift to Gimli. For those of us who understand its signifcance, it's really cool to see even such a subtle hint of recognition from an Elf in the film.
The river Arwen and Frodo crossed is the border of Rivendell and Elrond controls it with one of the Elven rings. Hence the Nine would hesitate to cross. Gandalf added the horses to the rushing water. That's what's in the books. The movie makes it seem Arwen is controlling it, when in the books it's not even her who meets them in the wild. Subbed! 🎥 💓 🍿
1:01:19 The 'Doors of Durin' how the west gate of Moria is called were made by Celebrimbor (an elf) and Narvi (a dwarf). Celebrimbor is also the one who crafts the 3 elven rings. The dwarves of Durin's folk had a great friendship with the elves of Eregion which is close to the mountain and Khazad-dûm and therefore the password is in Elvish. 👍🏻 1:19:30 Galadriel is actually Arwen's grandmother.
Props for you to pointing out the arrow fire at the Bridge; a lot of first timers miss that they were under fire. A detail they left out from the book which I wish they hadn’t; the Bridge collapsed completely as soon as Gandalf fell. It would’ve helped settle why no one went back.
Galadriel is Arwen's grandmother, so her touching Aragorn's face was a motherly gesture. All three movies were made at the same time, over a period of two years, and then were released about 18 months apart.
When you get to Return of the King PLEASE wait through the credits and the final song. The trilogy ends on an emotional note and the credits, with the artwork and song ties it all together. Too many reaction channels skip it lol
Thank you for sharing that with him. The end credits to the last movie is the best. My husband always keeps silent so I can enjoy it...I have to watch it every time we rewatch the films. There is actually collaboration video on TH-cam that someone did that has many different reaction put in one...and they recognize the the amazing story that they just watched by ending with their reactions to Into The West...many tears. But, "not all tears are an evil". Go find it. My favorite reaction video to these movies
I used to play the end credits on loop when I was brainstorming a story line or focusing on a project until I bought a single digital track that begins with the song Into the West then is followed by the ending credit theme song for Return of the King. It's a steady 11:07 minutes long so I just play it on repeat to zone out and focus or sometimes play it on a timer as music to go to sleep by.
This is one of my favourite reactions to this film, you don't talk over important bits and you pause it at appropriate moments to share you thoughts! I cannot wait for the next two movies as well as the prequel, The Hobbit :)
I have been seeing your reaction on notification but i have been putting it back i watched the others. Right now i have just realised that the best reaction to the lord of the rings is actually yours, and for that i have subscribed and liked. Looking forward to seeing your other reactions as much as its a year down the line. Merry Christmas to all of you, from Nairobi
Boromir was shocked by the fact that the sword was sharp because it has been 2500 years since it was broken. Blades dont stay sharp without maintenance and he was shocked because the sword is so well made that even 2500 years later it is still sharp enough to easily cut him without much force
Answers to Questions (No spoilers): In terms of things missed, you actually did very well. I do like the text popups on screen too! - The Ring is a Horcrux essentially, it can get bigger and smaller, influence the wearers mind - The races of the characters kind of play a role, Hobbits are super chill and passive, Elves are proud, men are power hungry. Its when they define that nature that we see their true character. A Bad Ring in a Wizards hands would be BAD NEWS - Scenes are big, lots of very great camera work. - Bilbo is very wealthy, popular and adventurous. - Sam and his family worked for Bilbo and Frodo for their whole lives, that why Sam calls him Mr Frodo, but they are still childhood friends. - This hasn't been asked yet, but since men and hobbits are low magic, the ring just makes them invisible. It also grants longer life. - There are just whatever magic rings. Then theres the super magic rings you saw at the start, then there is the One Ring. This one is the big corrupter. The others just are just magic boosters I think. - The big white city Gandalf went to to go to the library is in Gondor, city is Minas Tirith (19:30) (thanks Brianna). - Boromir (guy who guys at end) is the son of the guy who is temporarily ruling Gondor (the guy is not a king, he is the Steward) - Sorrowmon (evil white wizard, changed the spelling to differentiate them more), is making Orcs on steroids Ura Kai. - Wild gross dudes = goblins, evil gross dudes = orcs, jacked eveil gross dudes = Urak Kai - No clue what the white necklace does
Saruman not Sorrowman 😅 He is the head of the 5 Wizards (Istari). They are also Maia (basically Angels). His home is the Tower of Orthanc in Isengard. Note that the tower amplifies his magic ability and if you'll also notice it resembles his staff which also amplifies his powers.
Technically in the books Frodo and Sam aren't really childhood friends. They are on good terms but Frodo is 12 years older than Sam and he's technically upper class compared to Sam being more of a commoner. Movies decided to make it more of a friendship.
Answers to questions at the end. No spoilers and nothing that gets explained in later movies: 1. Regarding Hobbits; Little is written about their origin. They are related to men but clearly have different scales for age maturity and other things you can see in the movies. 2. Regarding the other species; there is a God of this universe who made elves and men. One of the chief level angels created the dwarves which is why they seem apart from the other two. The elves are talking about sailing to Valinor which is in layman’s terms, elf heaven. Because elves are magic beings and the presence of magic declines in this universe as a function of time, middle earth is basically no longer for them. They are at this point in history, granted permission from the chief angels (called the Valar) to sail to Valinor which is the undying lands as previously mentioned. There are actually 5 wizards, though only 2 are important to this story. They are actually low level angels called Maiar (that particular set of 5 known as the Istari). They were sent to middle earth by the Valar a couple thousand years before these events to help guide the free peoples of middle earth. 3. Regarding the elves’ power and the rings’ power; Elves such as Elrond, Legolas’ father, Galadriel and her husband Celeborn are descended from the eldest and most power elves in history called the Eldar so while they’re technically not angelic beings, they do have power levels that sometimes seem to compare to Gandalf’s on screen. The role of the elven rings and the other lesser rings is to protect and preserve the kingdoms of their wearers. The elven rings do seem to grant their wearers some additional abilities, for example, Gandalf actually wears one of the three which I cannot remember the name of rn but it’s particular associated power is to inspire and instill hope (which is one of the reasons he’s so good at it). 4. Regarding Arwen’s necklace; As far as I know, the necklace doesn’t directly affect her longevity but is more so reflective or symbolic of her life force. 5. Regarding Galadriel’s ring freakout; What we saw there was Galadriel being tempted by the ring but ultimately refusing it. Her character has a ton of backstory that makes this a huge moment for her which she briefly references immediately after. 6. Regarding how they made the Uruk-hai; I am unfortunately not familiar with how Saruman was able to do that in the books if he even was. 7. Regarding why Frodo left; You basically nailed it with your two guesses. The ring is just to powerful to be in close proximity with most people for an extended time without making them lose it. 8. You’ll learn all about bilbo and how he got the ring in the hobbit movies. Just wanted to say I really appreciate how much of the movie you left in your reaction and how you were diligent in making an effort to really understand the world. It enriches the reaction all that much more!
An explanation for Frodo sort of passing out even with the mithril it’s like if you’re shot in a bullet proof vest it still knocks the wind out of you, leaves big bruises and can even break a rib. So he still got hit with the force of it And Elijah wood has insanely blue eyes
Actually, the power of this massive creature, with its long ass spear, even without piercing mithril, should have just crushed him and kill him anyway. But... you know. I'm fine with it.
Will never understand why folks think the riders are scared of water. If they jumped on a tiny raft, they wouldn't catch the hobbits. They'd flip the raft - and their armored asses would sink.
You are a sharp guy with a great memory that notices a lot! I have watched quite a few LOTR reactions, and this was one of my favorites. Hope it doesn't take too long before you continue. Cya. :)
Man if there's one thing I would change in these movies it's the intro. Seems a very cheap and foolish move for Sauron to just reach out and have his fingers lopped off, which is apparently enough to kill him. In the books he fights Elendil and Gil-Galad while unarmed and kills both of them (he grabs Gil-Galad by the face and burns him to death with the heat of his hands), but they both were able to wound him enough to be fatal. Isildur came and cut the ring from his corpse and kept it as ware guild for his father and brothers sacrifice. He would not have been able to destroy it even if he wanted to. That is one of the many failsafes Sauron forged into it when he made it. Bilbo is the first ever creature to ever even give it up, which lends to how strong he was and all other Hobbits besides.
Actually, it makes an early point to just how arrogant Sauron was. He already considered that battle won, and reached to strangle Isildur to show the survivors and demoralize them. He had done such things before without real push back, but this time it bit him.
Enjoyed watching the movie with you! J.R.R. Tolkien spent his entire adult lifetime creating Middle-earth, starting in the muddy trenches of World War I. The LOTR book is based on an extensive series of writings, which his son Christopher collected and published after his father's death as The Silmarillion. The three LOTR movies further condense this material into a form that is enjoyable to watch. The point is that there is a LOT more to Middle-earth than Peter Jackson & Co. had time to pack into these movies. I have major issues with some of their decisions, but on the whole, I think they have done a wonderful job bringing LOTR to the screen. You were surprised by Gimli's request for a single hair from Galadriel's head. This is a gift that seems to have gone out of fashion in the 21st century, but for many hundreds of years previously, it was common for a person to wear a lock of their beloved's hair in a locket around their neck or next to their heart as a keepsake. There is a lot more significance to Galadriel's hair that can be found in the Silmarillion; suffice it to say that it was a major gift!
1:01:22 The password to Moria's West gate was Elvish because it opens next to Eregion where elves were living who were on friendly terms with the dwarves when the door was built . As you might have surmised the elves and dwarves had some conflicts since then....
Since you kept mentioning the blue eyes. There's really no significance to it they just all have blue eyes. Especially the actor who plays frodo. His eyes are just that blue. The only actor that didn't have blue eyes that they gave blue contacts to is Legolas because that's his eye color in the book. You'll see sometimes Legolas' eyes as brown because the actor's, Orlando Bloom, eyes would get irritated and they'd forget to put them back in. But besides that they didn't specifically choose actors with blue eyes, it was just coincidence. But when I was younger I thought you had to have blue eyes to be an actor because of this. Also, these films came out 2001, 2002, 2003. This is unusual. They were only able to do this because they filmed all 3 films at once (first series to ever do so). Most of the time you film 1 movie and see how it does in the box office and the next one will be green lit if the first one does well. However, in this case they were given the budget for all 3 films at once. Then due to weather in New Zealand they ended up jumping around. Peter Jackson says they'd plan to film scenes from the first movie outdoors but then it'd rain and there'd be flooding so the backup would be indoor scenes from one of the other 2 films so they wouldn't lose a day of filming. Due to this, the whole cast lived in New Zealand for like 2 years for filming. Then they'd come back in between releases to pick up shots. Most movies take a couple months to film. (Fun fact: other movies followed the filming all at once. Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest and At world's end was filmed simultaneously and so was Avengers Infinity War and End Game.) All Hobbits are called Halflings because they are fully grown but half the size to men. Not to do with anything else. Bilbo's story is the hobbit movies. Arwen giving Aragorn the necklace is just a symbol of her love and commitment. Nothing magical or powerful about it. Yes all races live in middle earth. However, Elves were the first race created and they lived in Valinor/Undying Lands the the Valar (gods). At some point some elves left and sailed to middle earth to live there. However, they are always allowed back to Valinor. (When they say sail to the west they mean going to Valinor). They are the only race that goes there. If any other race tried to sail there they'd never find it. Arwen giving up her immortality means she'd never be allowed to go. Not all elves have the choice to live a mortal life only a handful do. Elrond has the choice because he is descended from a man and elf (Beren and Luthien, the song Aragorn was singing earlier). They were his great grandparents. As such because Arwen is his daughter, she has the choice as well. This will help future confusion. Elrond had a twin brother who chose a mortal life (but still longer than man) and started the Kingdom of Numenor. The kingdom is gone now but his descendants still have a longer lifespan than normal men, they'll live a few hundred years. So when you hear someone is a dunedain or descendent of numenor, it means they're long lived.
Actually, Elves have gray eyes. Most of them also have dark hair, except in a few houses, such as the descendants of Finarfin (of which Galadriel is one). Elrond and Arwen both have dark hair.
55:30 So to give you an idea of how the Ring effects everyone differently, this scene isn’t Bilbo turning into a monster, this is a perspective of Frodo and what he sees. Great reaction man, and thanks for doing the Extended Editions. They definitely add a lot to help new venturers to Middle Earth grasp things more clearly. May the Blessing of Elves, Men, and Free Folk go with you. Cheers.
to give some answers from the end of the video: 1. hobbit was created long before LotR, you can say that LotR is an "afterthought" ;) 2. hobbits/halflings - just a different name for the species, afak they call themselves hobbits, but to the outisde word they are halflings, and it refferes to their size (i think) 3. middle-earth is a continent, arda is the planet, and f.e. gondor is a country, so yes - they all live in middle-earth 3a. time of the elves has passed, and they are moving to 'heaven'(valinor aka undying lands) to live the rest of their ilfes in peace, that is just the great plan of the god, time of elves has passed, time of men has started 4. the rings were made to amplify bearer's natural power, but other than that all rings had different power, the one - to rule/influence the mind of the other ringbearers and also find them, 3 elven - to heal and preserve, stop passage of time and all things good +some special powers for each (fire - to encourage, water - preotect, air - wisdom), the 7 and 9 (because only these were in the original plan of sauron, the 3 elven were made in secret to counteract the others) were just to give dominion and wealth, tho dwarves were to strong-willed to submit to sauron, the only thing it did for them was the fact that they became even more greedy and amass lots and lots of gold, and became victim to dragons (wchich lust for gold), and humans, well, we just turned into wraiths :D 4a. Galadriel is one of the oldest beings in middle-earth and she is super powerfull, even w/o the ring 4b. Arwen's gift is just a symbol of her love, this necklece is not really magical, elves are naturally immortal, no need for trinkets 4c. that was just for show, she is super powerfull the ring would amplify that but twist her into an evil being, the test was to oppose the ring (noone before did this, bilbo was the first creature ever to freely give the ring away) 5. orcs are 'produced/bread/grown', trees were just a fuel 6. frodo went alone because both of the things you said :) and even aragorn would be corrupted in time. hobbits heve no desire for power, only for food and weed, therefore are less influenced by the ring ;) 7. bilbo's story is told in hobbit 8. gollum's story will be revealed later 9. (ha!) the nine are around, they went back to regroup since rivendell hid the ring and sauron 'tasked' saruman with finding the ring, but no worries, they'll be back :) obviously you can write entire books about each and every point above, but you wanted bits ;) also if you want more lore, just read the damn books :D lotr, hobbit and silmarilion (in reverse order if you want to go with the flow of time tho ;))
Gollum knows about Bilbo and the Ring, because of things that happen in the prequel book "The Hobbit". That book focuses in Bilbo and his youth adventures. Bilbo finds the Ring, that Gollum has just lost, although Gollum does not know yet. They duel in a dangerous game of riddles, during which Bilbo presents himself (that's how Gollum knows of his identity). At the end of this game, Gollum realizes Bilbo has taken the Ring, but Bilbo manages to escape with it. For many years Bilbo has the Ring, but neither he or Gandalf know it is Sauron's One Ring, believing it to be just a "common" magic ring that provides invisibility. But as Sauron starts his return, the Ring "awakes" increasing its power and its evil influence over Bilbo, which Gandalf notices, and that makes him suspicious, so he finally discovers the truth. This happens just as Sauron's minions start their quest to retrieve it, after interrogating Gollum and knowing about "Baggins of the Shire".
The movie moves the story along fairly quickly, when actually much time passes between events. For example, when Gandalf left the shire to learn about the rings of power he hadn't returned for years to Bag End.
1:06:26 I know I am late but if you can emulate it on pc or just buy the old ps2 you can play the two towers on it as well as return of the king and its basically a game that is straight from the movies and it is amazing
By far one of my favorite reactions to the beginning of the best trilogy ever. Hope you do a reaction to each one 🤘
Totally agree!!
if you have read the books as well i would reccommend reading the trilogy dragonlance the chronicles. the first books is called dragons of the autumn twilight 2nd book is dragons of the winter night and the 3rd book is dragons of the spring dawning there pretty quick reads and one of my fav's. theres lots more books about the same world as well writen by many differnt authors. theres another trilogy that follows along the first one as well thats my favorite 3 books of all time. if they could put the effort of making them into movies like they did with the lord of the rings and chose the right cast it would be on par with LOTR movies. they did a animation of the first book and it was blasphemy in my opinion its really bad which is sad because its such a great story
me too!
Bro frodo is gonna be the character you hate a lot but lowkey love. You'll be frustrated with this guy. Lol.
for the people!
Every TH-camr starting The Fellowship:
“How am I going to make it through a four hour movie?”
Every TH-camr at the end:
“What, it’s over?”
EVERY SINGLE ONE
Yep, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM.
My sister has never made it through 1 film. I wonder if we need to find out if the hospital swapped one of us out...
Damn goldfish "millennials" ... and their "I can't sit still / pay attention for four hours" mindset.
@@Muck006 exactly. That’s the words I’ve used for ages now ❤️❤️❤️
Gimli asking for Galadriel's hair is weird by modern standards, but before photography, men who went to war took a lock of hair of the woman they were fighting for. So when you joked that he would ask for her picture, you were pretty much bang on about what he actually was requesting.
Also goes into lore from another book called the Silmarillion where her hair was almost magical in it's beauty. Her uncle asked three times for a single strand to use to make beautiful works of art and craftmanship but she refused each time making this even more significant.
This. Not only has it been a common thing for centuries, perhaps millennia, but it also had a lot of significance with the old lore of LotR as Nathaniel points out.
Another point to note is that Gimli in the books is much more of a traditional warrior-poet, and so his request comes across as more respectable. In the films he's sadly made into comic relief a lot of the time, and thus does not come across the same way.
It’s important because Feanor the elf asked her for one strand of hair and she refused him. So she giving Gimli 3 shows how much she respects him
@@DJ_Cub that refusal started a large amount of the War of Morgoth in the First Age, because Feanor went on to make the three Silmarils, one of which was stolen by Morgoth, which began the Wars that ended the first Age.
"Put that down. That's why you can't leave humans anywhere, bro. They're always touching shit." I laughed for a full minute over that one. Enjoying this reaction tremendously, good job!
Man I love that you actually saw Boromir for the conflicted character he was. So many people who watch this film for the first time miss that aspect of his character. They end up just hating him the whole movie which is crazy because Boromir represents what most of us would be like in this situation whereas Aragorn represents what we’d all want to be. Either way glad you saw him as a true hero in the end!
Who are these most people you speak off? Almost everyone I have watched react seemed to dislike/distrust him but change their tune with his heroic death. I have seen few people who hated him untill the end. It is rarer for people to like boromir from te get go, especialy without more context to his character. But his death is usualy met with tears or grief, not glee. With a few rare exceptions because there are always weird ones.
I hated Boromir as a kid but I was to young to understand his mindset so I think I'm innocent.
In the books Aragorn does not say to the dying Boromir “you fought bravely.” He said “you have won a great victory”. Because in the end he didn’t pursue the ring he defended the hobbits. It’s not his failure but his final victory over evil that mattered.
Boromir is a great character. Truly heroic and filled with physical prowess that his brother and father didn't have (although they had more of the Numenorean blood in their veins which led them to be more intellectual). ❤❤
It's really inspiring when you find a reactor who actually gets really into the story. Wants to know the lore, and even pauses to analyze what he just saw. It really feels more like you actually wanted to watch this, vs other reactors I've seen who seem like they're just watching something because their fanbase asked them to. So thank you, it really makes me happy to see it.
Galadriel touched Aragorn like a caring grandmother, which she is, in a way. Her granddaughter is Arwen, Elrond's wife was Galadriel's daughter.
Galadriel is also old enough to have been friends with Luthien, the legendary half-maiar (great-great-)great-grandmother Arwen is supposed to resemble. Man, Galadriel is old af. Canonically older than the Sun and Moon. She and the Balrog could get together and talk about the 'good old times' going like "hey, you heard about Sauron?" - "No, I've been kinda laying low in this mountain; what's the little nerd doing these days?" - "cosplaying as morgoth."
@@oq1106 NO SHOT you just said cosplaying as morgoth LMAO
@@oq1106 god even though I knew that I never consciously thought about it that way
@@oq1106 Best take on Sauron I've ever read 😂😂😂😂😂
Let's get even crazier with the bloodlines! Arwen and Aragorn are cousins. Mind you, cousins of almost 5,000 years of removal from one another and therefore only related in the most technical of terms, but still.
Arwen is the first child of Elrond Halfelven. Elrond had a twin brother, Elros, and both were the children of Beren and Luthien, the first couple between elves and men. However, half-elves don't work in Tolkien lore like they do in other media. Elves and humans have radically different fates given to them by God, and having a child between the two races *doesn't* result in just a really long lived, strong human like it would in D&D or something. When Elrond and Elros were born, they were given the choice of which ancestry they would go with, either to become immortal like the elves and eventually leave for Valinor, or to die a mortal death like other men. Elrond chose elf and Elros chose man. Elros went on to found the line of the kings of Numenor which Aragorn, thousands of years later, is directly descended from.
However, even after choosing to become mortal, Elros ended up living over 700 fucking years and was basically superhuman. This explains why, even after thousands of years of watering down the bloodline, Aragorn is still so strong and long-lived.
you picked the lore up VERY well for someone new to Middle Earth - well done
Sam and Frodo's relationship is indeed more formal, as Frodo is Sam's employer. They look about the same age here, but in the books they're over a decade apart in age. Sam is Frodo's gardener, but also meant to celebrate the strength and goodness of the common man. The "mister" is thus a formal way of addressing his employer. "Master" on the other hand, would be used for any of Frodo's male children if he had them, as "master" is the proper form of address for any underaged heirs that his employer may have had. Their relationship is supposed to be, and in celebration of, the relationship between a British officer and his batman. During WW I, most officers were of the aristocracy, gentlemen with titles and nobility. A batman would have been a servant who would take care of the gentleman, seeing to his needs and supporting him. Tolkien was a veteran of WW I, and fought in the trenches on the front lines, so he saw firsthand the sorts of close friendships between officers and their batmen, and that's reflected in Frodo and Sam.
I love how people freak out about the length of the films and then are shocked when they end. Shows you how engaging they are.
At the beginning: "Im not even 30 minutes in... how far am I? 5 MINUTES?????"
Short movies are made to just scam people. Theaters realized they can charge the same amount of money for the ticket and show the movie 3 times more in a single night also producers were fine with it because lengthy movies requires more budget to make. Neither writers nor directors think about value of story and art anymore; they all fixated on the same "movie making recipe" so they can exploit it more. I hate them all, that's why I didn't go to theater for the past 10 years.
I'm fascinated how young people perceive year 2001, like it was medieval times. "How could they make such a movie back then, did they even have electricity?" 😆
@@SilverJackLeg Yeah, that is an interresting question and topic. Maybe it is because of generational sense of time; maybe they think time moves faster than we thought 20-25 years ago. Or maybe lack of knowledge on a personal level. But I don't think the same for early 90's where I don't remember anything before 97 because I was too young; but I know Jurassic Park or Jumanji for instance. Or 80's which I wasn't born yet but I still very well know The Terminator, Star Wars, Aliens from that era and gives me knowledge that it wasn't bad times for movies to have good effects.
@@SilverJackLeg I watched it in theaters back in the day and we were in awe that such a movie was made like that in 2001. I'm still in awe that it holds up so well after two decades. But when you see the BTS documentaris it makes sense, because every single person gave their best to make the most awesome thing they could, in each department.
It shows what a good piece of art these movies are.
Anyone else feel like he is one of the few reactors that caught on to SO many things that other reactors missed. He is the 1st person that I've watched that caught pretty early on that Gallum wasn't always the creature he became. Yeah he was wrong on a few things, but he still figured out a lot b4 the explanations happened. Great job dude!
Facts!
Gollum, not Gallum.
Fun fact: while producing this movie, they actually got a real Balrog to play as himself. It was just a couple days shoot, but he stayed in character the whole time.
The other cast members said by the end of it they were utterly burned out. The fight scene got at least three stunt-men having to go to the hospital afterwards.
FACTS! 😂
The craft services consisted of half the wilderness of New Zealand
Too funny 🤣🤣🤣
Ha
Yea but I heard he felt pretty bad about it, sent the stuntmen muffin baskets and everything
Great reaction. One thing to note, all 3 movies were filmed at the same time. That is why no one looks older.
The end credits;
Because all 3 were filmed together and we are talking years, listed in the end credits are weddings as well as births and deaths. A celebration of everyone and their families. A call out to the Tolkien Fan Club and the hundreds of its members are listed in The Return of The King.
No other movie franchise, ever, has had this level of undertaking.
Boromir has become one of my favorite characters in fantasy media as I've gotten older. Everything he does, even his failings with trying to take the ring, he does from a place of love for his people and caring for those around him. He's always the one closest to Merry and Pippin in most scenes we see them all together, because he knows they're young and vulnerable. After Gandalf falls, he pleads with Aragorn to give them a moment to grieve because he knows the Hobbits loved the Wizard, while also surely knowing how bad of an idea that would be in hindsight. Even when he's dying, he's fighting desperately to make up for his temptation by protecting Merry and Pippin.
His heart is as broad as the lands of Gondor itself, even if he's a bit prideful, and his road to his death was paved with so many good intentions. Poor guy just stumbled at the wrong moment.
I am a member of the Tolkien Society. Here are some brief answers (if there can be such a thing) to your questions:
1. The Rings:
A) What is very important to know in the understanding of Tolkien's rings, and these movies, is that the rings are AMPLIFIERS of the inner character of the person who wears them. Whatever is in you, your heart, your mind, your character - the rings amplify that. So, if your heart is simple, good, kind, ignorant, the ring amplifies that. If you desire power or greed, the rings amplify that. Etc. Even in the case of The One Ring, its power is dependent upon the owner that carries it. That is why a simple minded Hobbit was destined to be ringbearer, (by the Valar, not in this movie, but they are 7 High Angels of the West Undying Lands of Valinor - Heaven/Purgatory so to speak). For Hobbits will outlast the ring's evil the longest. Still, no one, not even a Hobbit, can possess the One Ring indefinitely without it destroying him. It's just that Hobbits, bc they are simpletons and pure of heart, will last longest and resist temptation for power the most.
B) Three rings given to the elves: They were made by the Elves WITHOUT Sauron's help, and Sauron has never touched them. He cannot find them, and doesn't know who wears them, or where they are, and the only way he will ever find them is if he gets his One Ring back. Elrond wears one and he made the realm of Rivendell (aka Imladris) with his ring. Galadriel wears one, and she made Lothlorien (The Golden Wood) with hers. Cirdan, (another Elf not in this movie) held the last one and made the Grey Havens (the place that houses the ships that carry the elves to the Undying Lands) with his. When Gandalf arrived in Middle Earth, Cirdan gave his ring to Gandalf. Gandalf now holds the third ring. Rivendell and Lothlorien are protected from evil by the power of the Elven rings.
C) The seven Dwarf rings: Sauron has reclaimed those rings. They are now all in his possession. But the Dwarfs were never corrupted by their rings.
D) The 9 rings given to men. Men used their rings to gain power, and bc of their inner greed, they used their rings with corrupt intent. The rings turned them into the Nazgul, the Ringwraiths, Riders in Black, they are the "undead." They are the high servants of Sauron.
2. Galadriel: Galadriel is a high elf who was banished to Middle Earth from Valinor for her part in a rebellion against the Valor's decree. She cannot reenter Valinor until she passes "the test." Her test was to refuse the One Ring. That is why she said, "I pass the test. I will remain Galadriel, and go into the West.
3. The West aka The Undying Lands aka Valinor: the immortal home of the Elves. Only Elves, and ringbearers, have access to this land. Access is via a ship that is moored at the Grey Havens, and it carries them by sea to a point at where they cross over a portal into the immortal realm. The elves you saw early in the movie were headed to the ship docked in "The Grey Havens." The elves are leaving Middle Earth for their Immortal Home. Most have left already. All except Elrond's people and Galadriel's people, and a few wood elves (which is what Legolas is.)
4. Gandalf, thought of as a wizard in Middle Earth, is really an Angel (his angel class is not important), and he serves the Valar. He was sent to Middle Earth after the rings were made to help the inhabitants deal with the rings that were made bc the Valar were not happy about the rings being made in the first place. Gandalf can only help, he cannot use his power to subdue anyone or anything to his will. So don't be frustrated, as most are, when eventually in the movies you are tempted to say, "Why doesn't Gandalf just..." The answer is: because he is not allowed. The inhabitants of middle eath must do this for themselves. Wizards can only help.
I have not done this justice, but...to do it justice would be to tell you to "read the books before your next viewing." 😉
I thought most of the dwarves rings were swallowed by dragons and lost
Awesome reply
And that earned you a subscription
@@elderadult8544 From the books, four dwarf rings were consumed and destroyed by dragons' fire, and three had been reclaimed by Sauron, including the ring of Durin which was forcibly taken from Thrain II, Thorin Oakenshield's father.
Thank you for the information!
Good reaction, thank you.
Addressing some of your questions:
1. You asked why Galadriel was talking to Aragorn in such an intimate way. It's a family thing, in part. Galadriel happens to be the oldest and highest-born Noldorin elf still living in Middle-Earth at the time of LotR - more than 8,000 years old in our measure. She was already powerful before she received the ring of adamant, one of the three elven rings. Galadriel also happens to be Elrond's mother-in-law (explained more clearly in the books), making her Arwen's grandmother. That explains her dialogue with Aragorn when he is preparing to leave Lothlorien, and her mention to him of her grand-daughter's future life as well as his own future. She has insight from her own power, from her ring adding to that power, and her concern for her grand-daughter.
2. Arwen's necklace is just a necklace - merely a symbol for her life (immortal, or becoming mortal by choice), not a talisman of power in itself.
3. Saruman's Uruk-hai, the big hybrid orcs with the white hand painted on their heads, are genetically engineered by him, mixing orcs and goblin-men (according to dialogue in the movie), and once fertilised they are grown in artificial wombs in the ground (in the movie).
4. Keep in mind that you have seen 1/3 of the story in this movie, and plenty of your questions (about Gollum, the Nazgul, etc.) will be answered in what is to come during the next 2/3 of the story.
1:20:33 there is quite a beautiful backstory to this:
Legend said, Feanor created the 3 Silmarils bc he wanted to craft something as beautiful as Galadriels hair. He ask her 3 times for a hair. Seeing in his heart she saw his dark path and denied it 3 times. Nothing could compare to Galadriels beautiful hair exept the light of the Trees of Valinor.
When Gimli asks her for just one hair she gives it thrice to him bc she saw the pure truth and love and honesty in his heart. This gift is more precious to him than anything - maybe even the ring itself.
We also have to take a look at the relation between Elves and Dwarfs; they are natural rivals. Not exactly enemies but they don't get along, cannot stand each other 🤷. In the Prologue Galadriel didn't even mention the Dwarves in the alliance (which you actually noticed multiple times!!). This makes the gesture more powerful; she denied her hair to Feanor - her own blood - and gave Gimli (aka a "nasty" Dwarf) 3!
He asked for a hair as he thought no dwarf would believe how beautiful Galadriels hair was and this way he could show them and explain in full the compassion and understanding Galadriel showed. He later encased them in crystal as a pledge of goodwill between their people. Dwarfs and elves naturally don't get along (something Iluvatar decreed after Aule created them, probably as a means to discourage more such infractions) and for a dwarf to show such awe and sincere friendship and admiration absolutely touched Galadriel to the very core. Gimli's friendship with Legolas was just as unique. It shows that dwarfs and elves can be true friends if they only took the time to set their own stubbornness aside long enough to actually get to know the other and let the past be the past.
To me, Boromir is a metaphor for all people, we are easily corrupted, but are all capable of redemption in the end… I appreciate your reactions style, you seem very honest and genuinely your self! Can’t wait for part two dude
The Dwarves of Moria were actually a rare case… great friends of the Elves in the valley. Using elf language as a password made sense.
Also its repeatedly mentioned in the lore that Dwarves rather learn outsiders language than teach their own. So its a bit like when you get to a foreign country and they put everything in english because they really don't want you butchering their native tongue.
And setting your password to "'password' but in elvish" is definitely an open-door-policy.
The "password" wasn't really a password, because the Dwarves of Moria and the Elves of Eregion were friends and trading partners, unlike elsewhere in Middle-earth. The Elvish inscription reads: Ennyn Durin Aran Moria. Pedo MELLON a Minno; that is, "The doors of Durin Lord of Moria. Speak (say) FRIEND and enter." The Password wasn't meant to be secret.
@@oq1106 Countries put things in English since it is easier for outsiders to understand, not because they are afraid people butchering their tongue...
@@Osvath97 dude, I was like 20% serious about that and 80% joking about the french
@@Osvath97 France enters the chat.
You instantly got that the ring is it's own character and that it's powers are subtle and many. Can't remember seeing someone pause the prologue, you thought deep about this.
You missed very little. Your questions at the end:
The hafling thing is because hobbits are half as tall as men.
Galadriel passed the test of temptation. She was tempted to take the ring, but did not take it because it would make her evil. She passed the test.
Arwen's necklace is just a necklace. It's a symbol of her love. All elves are immortal, but because of her ancestry, Arwen can choose to give up mortality, but the necklace doesn't have anything to do with it.
The trees are just fuel for making weapons.
The reason for the split-up was both - the ring will destroy everybody if they were around it for too long and Frodo didn't want that.
Bilbo's story is told in the Hobbit movie.
> Bilbo's story is told in the hobbit movie
Is it, though....?
@@anni.68 There are three movies ... and they arent really that good due to the fact that studio interference made them "blow it up into a trilogy", which kinda changed it.
Another question:
The "special orcs" - Uruk-Hai - which Saruman creates are crossbreeds between orcs and "goblin men" (basically primitive humans that dwell on mountains). They are superior to orcs/goblins due to the fact that they can tolerate sunlight, which is something that orcs do not like. There is a mythological reason for it, but you have to read the Silmarillion book for this.
@@anni.68 along with about six hours of CGI filler.
@@yehudahecht1520 This is one case where not only is the book obviously better than the movie, but they made the movies so long, it might even be quicker to read the book.
During older times and even now, putting out candles with your fingers was a safe way to put them out, so as to not splatter any wax off the candle, as well as to make sure the candle's flame doesn't catch anything else on fire.
A question you didn't ask is why it's so important for Frodo to be the one carrying the ring. The short answer is that Hobbits are innocent-like. They don't harbor the same desires that other races do, so therefore they have a natural resistance to its influence
Thank you. Yes, they are also, less, innately, magical than all the other races, so the ring has less purchase on them. If I remember correctly, that is also why the only notable power it gives them is invisibility. If Boromir had the ring, it would have enhanced his leadership and made him a general able to rally an entire nation behind him. But it would be an army like the orcs are. He would call them in the name of honor and glory, but they would be led to be cruel and terrible.
Random comment but one thing I love in the movies is how they show Gandalf and Sarumon's different uses for gunpowder. Gandalf uses it for fireworks while Sarumon creates a bomb. Imo it's a great way to go show how different characters use the same thing (Gandalf creates joy for the kids of the Shire, while Sarumon creates destruction and death), and how someone's motives can twist what they're using.
Don't spoil the second film! but yes, nice connection. ;3 ♥
Never thought about that, i missed it very good comparison
same way in the real world the Chinese used the gun powder for crackers but when the west discovered it, they weaponized it
I've seen this series about 20 times and never connected that!
Huh, good point! Also may tie into Tolkiens anti-industrialist leanings, as if saying that all this new industrialist technology has the potential for good (the fireworks, used for fun and joy) or evil (the bomb, used for destruction)
Wow, such a great reaction! I loved everything about it, like how quickly you caught on to things, how you were analyzing things, asking questions and just really getting pulled in by the story. Way more entertaining than me watching it by myself ... for the 1000th time lol. Can't wait to see your reaction to the rest, esp. the second one as it's kinda my favourite.
All 3 movies were filmed at the same time over 436 days in New Zealand. All together it was 8 years of the largest production in film history to create these movies.
Under the word "epic" in the dictionary it should simply say "see Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings"
“Where this rat problem from” that one killed me 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Elrond's permanent look of disdain kills me.
I know the dude isn't always mad but damn the dude sure looks like he is.
I can see people have answered your questions for the most part. Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction! You have strong attention to detail and aren’t getting bogged down by all the information (they do throw a lot at you in the first movie!). Looking forward to the rest!
What a funny, intelligent and entertaining reaction to a storyline that usually confuses the heck out of people - love it - thank you!
Sauron came to the elves in disguise and taught them to create Rings of Power, and helped them create all but the three elven rings. The three were created by the elves alone, but still relied on Sauron's knowledge. Originally, all the Rings (except the One) were held by the elves, but they sensed Sauron when he wore the One, and wouldn't wear theirs. So Sauron came with war and took back the Rings (except for the Three, which he didn't know about), then gave them out to men and dwarves so he could control them. He gave more to men because they were more prone to corruption; dwarves just became more greedy for gold, but did not fall under Sauron's will.
Three Rings for the Elven Kings, under the sky
Seven for the Dwarf lords, in their halls of stone
Nine for mortal men, doomed to die
One for the Dark Lord, on his Dark Throne
In the Land of Mordor, where the shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor, where the shadows lie.
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That look when the credits roll. Every. Single. Time. 😂 Enjoy the rest of the journey. It only gets better.
I was trained in violin since like 4 years old and played in orchestra growing up. Can't tell you how many times I've performed film music like Lord of the Rings. They're always crowd favorites. Definitely makes you have a closer experience with the films when you've performed their music over and over.
1:12:19 “Why did they make his eyes extra blue?” 😂 This gets me every time someone asks something like it, lol. They didn’t. That’s just the color of the actor’s eyes.
Actually, I think they actively tried to make the elves look more light eyed, whether blue or grey, since in the books the only times elven eyes are described in the books, they're grey or silver. Orlando wore colored contacts, but they irritated him, so there were scenes he wasn't wearing them.
Yep, Elijah Wood's eyes were their own character in The Adventures of Huck Finn too! He was just 12.
“ big.. Blue.. Eyes” - merry
This guy is just another bitter racist. Cant keep watching this with him constantly complaining about blue eyes
Having watched these every year since I was 10, it's so weird to imagine having grown up not seeing them at all. But I'm kinda glad there are stll people we get to share these gems with (especially people brave enough to share their live reactions:)
One of the few reaction channels that doesn’t say “NED STARK”. New subscribers and long time LOTR fan from New Zealand. Magic, good and evil is everywhere. Looking forward to your next reaction. The Hobbit is the prequel, Bilbo’s adventure
My 2 favorites reactions:
1) the Bilbo jump scare 😂😂😂
2) the "is that it!?" At the end
Well done young man. Definitely get a like.
Oh another thing- Frodo’s eyes were at NO POINT digitally or manually altered- his eyes are truly THAT BLUE he talks about it multiple times. The only thing they did was dilate his pupils when he was stabbed by the dark riders, but there was no contacts or post color correction done, just dilation drops for that one scene.
This is a VERY good reaction. Now you know why this is the gold standard for movies.
Yaassss! TH-cam has just come up clutch and recommended a new reactor watching the most masterful story ever told. I'm late, but I'm here for it! Diving straight in! ❤
i'm so happy you started this trilogy, you're going to experience some of the best movies of all time and one of the greatest stories of all time, your reactions are always the best
Isildur wasn't corrupted by the ring. He wanted to bend it to his will, to use it's power. Alrond and the rest of elf kind were not okay with that, but they can't take the ring with force, or it will ensnare them instantly, Isildur tried, but failed. He noticed that the One Ring was winning their battle of will, so he was going to the elves to give them the ring for safe keeping, but he never arrived.
If you haven’t found out already the “Tolkien fans” are truly a unique bunch of beautiful and talented people with such hearts of gold. We will be with you on any journey you embark on. Especially anything Tolkien related.
Cool thing is with his books they all feel very real and anchored to the earth. He openly wanted to make it like it was our own worlds forgotten history. Even to our more truest advanced ancient worlds that our ancestors may or may not have known. The history to the history so to speak. Of the times before times before times. ❤❤❤❤
Here's a little about the author, J.R.R. Tolkien. He was not a writer by profession and only wrote a handful of stories during his life. He was a combat veteran of WWI, a devout Catholic, a Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon and a Fellow of Pembroke College, both at the University of Oxford. Not only that, but he was also a Merton Professor of English Language and Literature and Fellow of Merton College. Tolkien was also a close friend of C. S. Lewis, the author of the “The Chronicles of Narnia” series. His novels “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” series are somewhat of an autobiography, when you study his life you will find many parallels with his stories. His works are the basis of almost all modern fantasy, from Dungeons & Dragons to Game of Thrones. Without Tolkien, we would not have the high fantasy we all know and love.
I'm always surprised at young people's reaction to Gimli asking for Galadriel's hair. That was a Thing back in the day. Keeping a lock of hair from a loved one.
“Of course I’m gonna do the extended edition.”
LOL Your day is gone but you made a good choice.
"And now they're about to bond over fear!" I literally choked, you can't just spring that on me 🤣
Also, I really appreciate how you take the time to pause, rewind, and actually research in order to absorb all the lore. Not many reactors would put in the effort. One of my favorite reactions to one of my favorite franchises ever, thank you!!
I know this is late, but for the part with Aragorn and Galadriel, she’s Arwen’s grandmother on her mom’s side. So she’s like his grandmother-in-law. Arwen’s mother left for Valinor a long time ago too, so by staying with Aragorn Arwen would never see her again.
I'd be buggin'. I'd be buggin'. I'd be buggin'. No pun intended. XD
I really love that you pause to elaborate on your thoughts and ask questions. Dude, you kept up with the plot threads and nuances of the story, as well as character and location names, really well for not being familiar with the series. Really loved watching your reaction, excited for the next ones!
4:20 LOL that "Dayum" caught me off guard. Good laugh😂
It never gets old when they are like "holy shit 4 hour movie?" and by the end they are like "Wait! Is it over already?!"
xD
Bro your commentary has me dying lmao im listening while working my job. When you saw the shire snd admired the beauty then said "probably mosquitoes" lmaoo
The song heard when the elves were spotted in the forest by Frodo&Sam near the beginning of the movie: here is the song the Elves were singing & chanting a very special Hymn along their journey:(English translation too)
* Á Elbereth Gilthoniel
“o Elbereth who lit the stars”
* silivren penna míriel
“from glittering crystal slanting falls with light like jewels”
* Ò menel aglar elenath
“from heaven on high the glory of the starry host”
* na-chaered palan-díriel
“to lands remote I have looked afar”
ò galadhremmin ennorath
“from tree-tangled middle-lands”
* Fanuilos, le linnathon
“and now to thee, Fanuilos, bright spirit clothed in ever-white, I will ... sing”
* nef aear, sí nef aearon
“here ... beyond the Sea, beyond the wide and sundering Sea”
* Ã Elbereth Gilthoniel²
“o Elbereth who lit the stars”
* Ò menel palan-diriel
“from heaven gazing far”
* le nallon sí di’nguruthos
“here overwhelmed in dread of Death I cry”
* Á tiro nin, Fanuilos
“o guard me, Elbereth”
(Elbereth Gilthoniel is one of the main Valar who are of the main group of entities known as the Ainur who sang the world into being and helped shaped it further from within after some entered into the young world. She is most loved & honoured by the elves for many reasons)
It’s very important as regarding the elves history that spanned over 40,000+ years. Because even one of the three high kings within Valinor was 30,000 years old well before the third age. Galadriel is his granddaughter just do you know. Yeah. She’s very important throughout the entire histories. They are passing away with what’s left of their kin to the undying lands. Many thousands had their home in middle earth just like the high kings ancestors that woke to the stars. Their birth is shrouded in mist as is their entire existence itself. That in itself is a whole story. You’d love to react to the immersive and entertaining lore videos like moviejoob & OmarioRPG have done. It’s ever vast and rewarding to let touch your soul.❤❤❤❤
Varda is a Quenya name of Valarin origin meaning "Sublime", "Exalted" or "Lofty"
Elbereth is name given to her by the elves meaning ‘Star Lady’
Gilthoniel essentially means Star Kindler
An original title of Varda, meaning 'the Kindler', and deriving from her making of the first faint stars in ancient times which was to light the dark world which had no sun yet and they loomed over the original Dark Lord (Fallen Valar named Morgoth by the elves) who he feared most above all even as supposedly he was the mightiest and first of all Ainur to ever exist (Ainur is the ultimate race of both Maiar and Valar)
When, long afterwards, she used the dews of Telperion(one of the two sacred trees that predated the Moon of which it birthed later on) to kindle brighter stars still, this surname seems to have fallen out of favour. After that time she was called instead Elentári, the Queen of the Stars.
I'm 75yrs. old, and when I was growing up it was a very special thing to give someone a lock of your hair as a loving memento. It had become a common thing in western society and maybe other cultures, too.
I love seeing reactions like this where you are clearly interested and processing the information as ytou watch it
1:27:40 a lot of people dump on Boromir. But he’s actually one of the greatest heroes in Tolkiens stories. Tolkien loves tragic heroes. Loves ‘em.
Let’s set the backstory for Boromir. When he was 10 his mother falls ill and dies when a sickness and disease spreads across Gondor from Mordor, which borders it directly. His father Denethor, who is the Steward of Gondor (in absence of the King) is slowly going mad, his mind being poisoned by Sauron. The only person Boromir loves in the world, his little brother Faramir, is constantly berated and belittled by their father who hates him. All the while their father puts Boromir on this pedestal like he’s the greatest thing since sliced Lembas bread.
When he comes of age, he becomes a soldier of Gondor, wanting so desperately to protect the home he loves so much. But the strength of Men is failing, the civilization of Gondor has been in decay for the last 3000 years and Boromir is witness to its absolute lowest point. He’s watched countless of his brothers in arms die defending their borders against the forces of the Enemy. Now imagine the guilt and hopelessness all built up inside him from all of this. Imagine the hopelessness he has to push down every day to serve a broken old man and a failed kingdom because he loves them so much. It’s honestly heartbreaking.
And then his brother has a vision where he hears a voice say that hope is kindled and “Isildur’s Bane” is found. He has this vision three nights in a row and then Boromir has the same vision, and only then does their father decide to send Boromir to Rivendell to investigate.
And then Boromir discovers the Ring has been found. And in its finding he suddenly sees hope. He sees something that could help him turn the tide of destruction and save his people and country. He finally has a way to win. But it’s a false hope, it isn’t real. And he realizes that can’t be the way, because the Ring must be destroyed. But in his heart, Boromir truly believes this is impossible. A hobbit can’t walk into Mordor and throw the Ring into Mount Doom. It can’t be done.
And yet believing that, he still agrees to accompany the Fellowship. He still does his duty. Because his whole character is that of a noble servant, not in the sense that he’s a servant, but that he’s life has been devoted to serving his father and his people. Like a how we describe a soldier as “giving their life in service to their country,” this is Boromir’s whole character. But he truly believes they’re all going to their doom. They can’t win this way.
So when he tries to take the Ring it isn’t out of lust of greed or because he’s been corrupted to evil. He’s doing it out of a desire to save his people. So that all those years fighting, all the friends he’s lost, all the battles fought haven’t been for nothing. He wants Gondor’s sacrifices to mean something. But when Frodo refuses to “lend him” the Ring and runs, Boromir realizes he’s become what he despises most. He’s become the bitter man his father is, totally consumed in his grief.
But EVEN THEN, Boromir still doesn’t give up. Even believing he’s failed the Fellowship and betrayed his friends, he still continues to do his duty, fighting to rescue Merry and Pippin. And he sacrifices himself in the process. And even as he dies, he admits to Aragorn that he believes he’s failed them all and that it’s his fault they now can’t succeed. And Aragorn responds, giving Boromir something he’s wanted his whole life. He gives Boromir hope, real hope. “I do not know what strength is in my blood. But I promise you, I will not let the White City fall. Nor our people fail.” And finally, in Aragorn instead of the Ring, Boromir truly sees the way to save his people. And then he amends his statement from the Council of Elrond where he said “Gondor has no king. Gondor needs no king.” And he tells Aragorn, “I would have followed you, my brother. My captain. My king.” And with that finally realized hope, having given his whole life in a warriors service to save others, Boromir dies.
This is one of the bravest and most tragic, heartbreaking moments in Tolkiens stories. It’s fantastic.
For the midnight theatrical release of the third movie, The Return Of The King, some theaters showed the *_EXTENDED CUTS_* of the first two movies beforehand. They started at noon, and had two-hour long or so intermissions between movies, and a half hour or so intermission in the middle of the first two movies. It was literally an all day affair.
I'm only a few minutes in, your commentary is top tier funny lol. Keept it bro.
Respect for pausing instead of talking through the movie.
I've watched a lot of LotR reactions and don't usually comment, but I'm really enjoying yours. Sharp attention to detail, *hilarious* commentary, great energy! I love watching others discover this world and its characters for the first time, and your investment/curiosity about all of it makes it that much more amazing. Can't wait to see you react to the rest of the trilogy!
The moment he asked why Bilbo was in Gollum's cave with fancy clothes on, that's when I knew, that this franchise was about to take over his life.
It's very important to know that these amazing movies hold like 20% of the actual lore in the books. So much is explained super in depth.
You were worried LoTR would eat your whole day?
It's gonna eat the rest of your life! One of us! One of us!
Something important about the battle at the beginning of the movie: Sauron was severely weakened at that time. At his peak in the 2nd Age Sauron was approaching the lower Valar in terms of personal power, and had been brought low by Eru (God capital G) who reshaped the planet and sank a continent _while Sauron was still on it_
Sauron's spirit survived what his incarnated form did not, and when he returned to Mordor he used the Ring to rebuild a body for himself. In one of his few hasty decisions Sauron declared open war on the new Kingdom of Gondor, and the War of the Last Alliance was on. After a war that lasted years just to get into Mordor, there was a 7 year siege of the Black Tower. Sauron at last came out himself and fought with Gil-Galad and Elendil. All three perished in the fight, but Tolkien stated in one of his letters that Sauron had been "confounded by the destruction of Numenor" and that his fight with the two High Kings had been fought "before his strength and dominion had been reestablished."
So the Sauron at the beginning of the movie (who in the books most certainly did _not_ reach down towards someone with a sword in his hand) is a *lot* weaker than he had been only a few centuries before, even with his One Ring amplifying him. Because he survived literal divine intervention and then barely bothered to try and lay low to recuperate his strength first.
The sad thing is the movie left out the fact Elendil wasn’t some old sod of an SOB that gets pimp slapped by Sauron when foul beings even such as the Nazgûl would quake and pause when they hear the name Elendil being yelled out loud. He slated Saurons physical body along side Elrond (son of Eärendil. Son of Elwing who’s granddaughter of Lùthien herself.). Isildur was a part of the battle too but not to the same extend the other two were. Simply cut the ring finger off. Sauron also killed Gil Galad who also was key in defeating the physical form of Sauron. Picked him up by his face and incinerated Gil Galad for all to see. Which would be a blow to the morale of all elven kind as well as the Numenoreans which on their own scared Sauron half to death! Especially even his mightiest officers and vassals upon seeing them!
Those films have extras, making-off kind of documentary where they explain all the tricks, camera positioning, doubles, etc, they did to make the height difference between the different races so well. It's probably the most interesting making-off documentary I have ever seen.
Hahahaha. Bro, you had me chuckling. Great reaction. You were insightful and picked up things very well. Good shit!
I know some have brought up the whole thing about how it used to be the fashion to to take a lock of hair from a woman you love for luck or whatever, but with Gimli/Galadriel there is a much deeper meaning. Thousands of years before the lord of the rings, Feanor (most powerful, beautiful, intelligent, and crafty elf to ever live) asked Galadriel on three separate occasions for one of her hairs to help him craft the silmarils (jewels that the silmarillion is about), and three times she refused because she saw an element of darkness and selfishness to him. When Gimli asks, it is out of pure admiration and an honorable soul that Gimli possesses that beckons Galadriel to give him the three hairs as a nod to the three times Feanor asked her for one. Legolas smiles when Gimli talks about it because he more than likely knows the story of Galadriel and Feanor and recognizes the significance of that moment and realizes what it says about Gimli's character.
Alot of people don't realize that the bridge is actually alot farther than where Gandalf is at compared to everyone else and they're also being shot at by arrows. If they go back out towards Gandalf they wouldn't make it back to him in time and they'd be more in the open to be shot. That's why Boromir stopped Frodo from running back out. Hope that explains the situation a little better. :)
And in the book there isn't a moment where he catches himself and says "Fly you fools", he says that as he is being pulled over the edge. It happens a lot faster.
I love the smile that we see from Legolas when he learns Galadriel's gift to Gimli. For those of us who understand its signifcance, it's really cool to see even such a subtle hint of recognition from an Elf in the film.
Love that you’re contemplating the lore. Keep it up. Looking forward to the next ones.
The river Arwen and Frodo crossed is the border of Rivendell and Elrond controls it with one of the Elven rings. Hence the Nine would hesitate to cross.
Gandalf added the horses to the rushing water. That's what's in the books. The movie makes it seem Arwen is controlling it, when in the books it's not even her who meets them in the wild.
Subbed! 🎥 💓 🍿
Dude it was so fun watching you get so into this. The amount of detail and insight you're picking up on is impressive! Can't wait to watch the rest!
1:01:19 The 'Doors of Durin' how the west gate of Moria is called were made by Celebrimbor (an elf) and Narvi (a dwarf). Celebrimbor is also the one who crafts the 3 elven rings. The dwarves of Durin's folk had a great friendship with the elves of Eregion which is close to the mountain and Khazad-dûm and therefore the password is in Elvish. 👍🏻
1:19:30 Galadriel is actually Arwen's grandmother.
Props for you to pointing out the arrow fire at the Bridge; a lot of first timers miss that they were under fire.
A detail they left out from the book which I wish they hadn’t; the Bridge collapsed completely as soon as Gandalf fell. It would’ve helped settle why no one went back.
Galadriel is Arwen's grandmother, so her touching Aragorn's face was a motherly gesture.
All three movies were made at the same time, over a period of two years, and then were released about 18 months apart.
Great reaction. Usually I see reactions and skip the commentary at the end but I really enjoyed your comments!
much appreciated!
When you get to Return of the King PLEASE wait through the credits and the final song. The trilogy ends on an emotional note and the credits, with the artwork and song ties it all together. Too many reaction channels skip it lol
All 3 songs are amazing, and Into the West won an Oscar!
Thank you for sharing that with him. The end credits to the last movie is the best. My husband always keeps silent so I can enjoy it...I have to watch it every time we rewatch the films. There is actually collaboration video on TH-cam that someone did that has many different reaction put in one...and they recognize the the amazing story that they just watched by ending with their reactions to Into The West...many tears. But, "not all tears are an evil". Go find it. My favorite reaction video to these movies
I used to play the end credits on loop when I was brainstorming a story line or focusing on a project until I bought a single digital track that begins with the song Into the West then is followed by the ending credit theme song for Return of the King. It's a steady 11:07 minutes long so I just play it on repeat to zone out and focus or sometimes play it on a timer as music to go to sleep by.
1:13:48 - if you look carefully, you can see that they used multiple lights to look like stars reflected in her eyes.
This is one of my favourite reactions to this film, you don't talk over important bits and you pause it at appropriate moments to share you thoughts! I cannot wait for the next two movies as well as the prequel, The Hobbit :)
I have been seeing your reaction on notification but i have been putting it back i watched the others. Right now i have just realised that the best reaction to the lord of the rings is actually yours, and for that i have subscribed and liked. Looking forward to seeing your other reactions as much as its a year down the line. Merry Christmas to all of you, from Nairobi
Boromir was shocked by the fact that the sword was sharp because it has been 2500 years since it was broken. Blades dont stay sharp without maintenance and he was shocked because the sword is so well made that even 2500 years later it is still sharp enough to easily cut him without much force
I do the Gandalf, "BILBO BAGGINS" with my nephew when he's outta line.
Answers to Questions (No spoilers): In terms of things missed, you actually did very well. I do like the text popups on screen too!
- The Ring is a Horcrux essentially, it can get bigger and smaller, influence the wearers mind
- The races of the characters kind of play a role, Hobbits are super chill and passive, Elves are proud, men are power hungry. Its when they define that nature that we see their true character. A Bad Ring in a Wizards hands would be BAD NEWS
- Scenes are big, lots of very great camera work.
- Bilbo is very wealthy, popular and adventurous.
- Sam and his family worked for Bilbo and Frodo for their whole lives, that why Sam calls him Mr Frodo, but they are still childhood friends.
- This hasn't been asked yet, but since men and hobbits are low magic, the ring just makes them invisible. It also grants longer life.
- There are just whatever magic rings. Then theres the super magic rings you saw at the start, then there is the One Ring. This one is the big corrupter. The others just are just magic boosters I think.
- The big white city Gandalf went to to go to the library is in Gondor, city is Minas Tirith (19:30) (thanks Brianna).
- Boromir (guy who guys at end) is the son of the guy who is temporarily ruling Gondor (the guy is not a king, he is the Steward)
- Sorrowmon (evil white wizard, changed the spelling to differentiate them more), is making Orcs on steroids Ura Kai.
- Wild gross dudes = goblins, evil gross dudes = orcs, jacked eveil gross dudes = Urak Kai
- No clue what the white necklace does
Just to clarify, Gondor is a Kingdom, the White City is Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor.
the White necklace Aragorn carries is more a memento/carries a bit of magic from his GF, Arwen.
Saruman not Sorrowman 😅
He is the head of the 5 Wizards (Istari). They are also Maia (basically Angels). His home is the Tower of Orthanc in Isengard. Note that the tower amplifies his magic ability and if you'll also notice it resembles his staff which also amplifies his powers.
Technically in the books Frodo and Sam aren't really childhood friends. They are on good terms but Frodo is 12 years older than Sam and he's technically upper class compared to Sam being more of a commoner. Movies decided to make it more of a friendship.
Hobbits are chill and passice, Elves are proud, Men are power hungry...and you forgot the GREEDINESS of the DWARVES
Answers to questions at the end. No spoilers and nothing that gets explained in later movies:
1. Regarding Hobbits; Little is written about their origin. They are related to men but clearly have different scales for age maturity and other things you can see in the movies.
2. Regarding the other species; there is a God of this universe who made elves and men. One of the chief level angels created the dwarves which is why they seem apart from the other two. The elves are talking about sailing to Valinor which is in layman’s terms, elf heaven. Because elves are magic beings and the presence of magic declines in this universe as a function of time, middle earth is basically no longer for them. They are at this point in history, granted permission from the chief angels (called the Valar) to sail to Valinor which is the undying lands as previously mentioned. There are actually 5 wizards, though only 2 are important to this story. They are actually low level angels called Maiar (that particular set of 5 known as the Istari). They were sent to middle earth by the Valar a couple thousand years before these events to help guide the free peoples of middle earth.
3. Regarding the elves’ power and the rings’ power; Elves such as Elrond, Legolas’ father, Galadriel and her husband Celeborn are descended from the eldest and most power elves in history called the Eldar so while they’re technically not angelic beings, they do have power levels that sometimes seem to compare to Gandalf’s on screen. The role of the elven rings and the other lesser rings is to protect and preserve the kingdoms of their wearers. The elven rings do seem to grant their wearers some additional abilities, for example, Gandalf actually wears one of the three which I cannot remember the name of rn but it’s particular associated power is to inspire and instill hope (which is one of the reasons he’s so good at it).
4. Regarding Arwen’s necklace; As far as I know, the necklace doesn’t directly affect her longevity but is more so reflective or symbolic of her life force.
5. Regarding Galadriel’s ring freakout; What we saw there was Galadriel being tempted by the ring but ultimately refusing it. Her character has a ton of backstory that makes this a huge moment for her which she briefly references immediately after.
6. Regarding how they made the Uruk-hai; I am unfortunately not familiar with how Saruman was able to do that in the books if he even was.
7. Regarding why Frodo left; You basically nailed it with your two guesses. The ring is just to powerful to be in close proximity with most people for an extended time without making them lose it.
8. You’ll learn all about bilbo and how he got the ring in the hobbit movies.
Just wanted to say I really appreciate how much of the movie you left in your reaction and how you were diligent in making an effort to really understand the world. It enriches the reaction all that much more!
This comment deserves lot’s of love. Thank you!
An explanation for Frodo sort of passing out even with the mithril it’s like if you’re shot in a bullet proof vest it still knocks the wind out of you, leaves big bruises and can even break a rib. So he still got hit with the force of it
And Elijah wood has insanely blue eyes
Actually, the power of this massive creature, with its long ass spear, even without piercing mithril, should have just crushed him and kill him anyway. But... you know. I'm fine with it.
Bro, actually a great reaction in fairness. Really looking forward to the next one
Will never understand why folks think the riders are scared of water. If they jumped on a tiny raft, they wouldn't catch the hobbits. They'd flip the raft - and their armored asses would sink.
I missed this fellowship reaction when you put it up, glad I randomly saw it now. Good job editing.
I can't wait for your next reactions of the other movies! I am so happy other people are experiencing these master classes of movies!
You are a sharp guy with a great memory that notices a lot! I have watched quite a few LOTR reactions, and this was one of my favorites. Hope it doesn't take too long before you continue. Cya. :)
Man if there's one thing I would change in these movies it's the intro. Seems a very cheap and foolish move for Sauron to just reach out and have his fingers lopped off, which is apparently enough to kill him. In the books he fights Elendil and Gil-Galad while unarmed and kills both of them (he grabs Gil-Galad by the face and burns him to death with the heat of his hands), but they both were able to wound him enough to be fatal. Isildur came and cut the ring from his corpse and kept it as ware guild for his father and brothers sacrifice. He would not have been able to destroy it even if he wanted to. That is one of the many failsafes Sauron forged into it when he made it. Bilbo is the first ever creature to ever even give it up, which lends to how strong he was and all other Hobbits besides.
Actually, it makes an early point to just how arrogant Sauron was. He already considered that battle won, and reached to strangle Isildur to show the survivors and demoralize them. He had done such things before without real push back, but this time it bit him.
Subbed to see the rest of these, super cool going through that first impression again.
Enjoyed watching the movie with you! J.R.R. Tolkien spent his entire adult lifetime creating Middle-earth, starting in the muddy trenches of World War I. The LOTR book is based on an extensive series of writings, which his son Christopher collected and published after his father's death as The Silmarillion. The three LOTR movies further condense this material into a form that is enjoyable to watch. The point is that there is a LOT more to Middle-earth than Peter Jackson & Co. had time to pack into these movies. I have major issues with some of their decisions, but on the whole, I think they have done a wonderful job bringing LOTR to the screen.
You were surprised by Gimli's request for a single hair from Galadriel's head. This is a gift that seems to have gone out of fashion in the 21st century, but for many hundreds of years previously, it was common for a person to wear a lock of their beloved's hair in a locket around their neck or next to their heart as a keepsake. There is a lot more significance to Galadriel's hair that can be found in the Silmarillion; suffice it to say that it was a major gift!
Dude great video, and good on you for watching the extended man. Hope you enjoyed these movies and this world.
1:01:22 The password to Moria's West gate was Elvish because it opens next to Eregion where elves were living who were on friendly terms with the dwarves when the door was built . As you might have surmised the elves and dwarves had some conflicts since then....
Since you kept mentioning the blue eyes. There's really no significance to it they just all have blue eyes. Especially the actor who plays frodo. His eyes are just that blue. The only actor that didn't have blue eyes that they gave blue contacts to is Legolas because that's his eye color in the book. You'll see sometimes Legolas' eyes as brown because the actor's, Orlando Bloom, eyes would get irritated and they'd forget to put them back in. But besides that they didn't specifically choose actors with blue eyes, it was just coincidence. But when I was younger I thought you had to have blue eyes to be an actor because of this.
Also, these films came out 2001, 2002, 2003. This is unusual. They were only able to do this because they filmed all 3 films at once (first series to ever do so). Most of the time you film 1 movie and see how it does in the box office and the next one will be green lit if the first one does well. However, in this case they were given the budget for all 3 films at once. Then due to weather in New Zealand they ended up jumping around. Peter Jackson says they'd plan to film scenes from the first movie outdoors but then it'd rain and there'd be flooding so the backup would be indoor scenes from one of the other 2 films so they wouldn't lose a day of filming. Due to this, the whole cast lived in New Zealand for like 2 years for filming. Then they'd come back in between releases to pick up shots. Most movies take a couple months to film. (Fun fact: other movies followed the filming all at once. Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest and At world's end was filmed simultaneously and so was Avengers Infinity War and End Game.)
All Hobbits are called Halflings because they are fully grown but half the size to men. Not to do with anything else.
Bilbo's story is the hobbit movies.
Arwen giving Aragorn the necklace is just a symbol of her love and commitment. Nothing magical or powerful about it.
Yes all races live in middle earth. However, Elves were the first race created and they lived in Valinor/Undying Lands the the Valar (gods). At some point some elves left and sailed to middle earth to live there. However, they are always allowed back to Valinor. (When they say sail to the west they mean going to Valinor). They are the only race that goes there. If any other race tried to sail there they'd never find it.
Arwen giving up her immortality means she'd never be allowed to go. Not all elves have the choice to live a mortal life only a handful do. Elrond has the choice because he is descended from a man and elf (Beren and Luthien, the song Aragorn was singing earlier). They were his great grandparents. As such because Arwen is his daughter, she has the choice as well.
This will help future confusion. Elrond had a twin brother who chose a mortal life (but still longer than man) and started the Kingdom of Numenor. The kingdom is gone now but his descendants still have a longer lifespan than normal men, they'll live a few hundred years. So when you hear someone is a dunedain or descendent of numenor, it means they're long lived.
Actually, Elves have gray eyes. Most of them also have dark hair, except in a few houses, such as the descendants of Finarfin (of which Galadriel is one). Elrond and Arwen both have dark hair.
...making Arwen the many times removed cousin to Aragorn...who is the descendant of Elrond's brother.
55:30 So to give you an idea of how the Ring effects everyone differently, this scene isn’t Bilbo turning into a monster, this is a perspective of Frodo and what he sees.
Great reaction man, and thanks for doing the Extended Editions. They definitely add a lot to help new venturers to Middle Earth grasp things more clearly.
May the Blessing of Elves, Men, and Free Folk go with you. Cheers.
to give some answers from the end of the video:
1. hobbit was created long before LotR, you can say that LotR is an "afterthought" ;)
2. hobbits/halflings - just a different name for the species, afak they call themselves hobbits, but to the outisde word they are halflings, and it refferes to their size (i think)
3. middle-earth is a continent, arda is the planet, and f.e. gondor is a country, so yes - they all live in middle-earth
3a. time of the elves has passed, and they are moving to 'heaven'(valinor aka undying lands) to live the rest of their ilfes in peace, that is just the great plan of the god, time of elves has passed, time of men has started
4. the rings were made to amplify bearer's natural power, but other than that all rings had different power, the one - to rule/influence the mind of the other ringbearers and also find them, 3 elven - to heal and preserve, stop passage of time and all things good +some special powers for each (fire - to encourage, water - preotect, air - wisdom), the 7 and 9 (because only these were in the original plan of sauron, the 3 elven were made in secret to counteract the others) were just to give dominion and wealth, tho dwarves were to strong-willed to submit to sauron, the only thing it did for them was the fact that they became even more greedy and amass lots and lots of gold, and became victim to dragons (wchich lust for gold), and humans, well, we just turned into wraiths :D
4a. Galadriel is one of the oldest beings in middle-earth and she is super powerfull, even w/o the ring
4b. Arwen's gift is just a symbol of her love, this necklece is not really magical, elves are naturally immortal, no need for trinkets
4c. that was just for show, she is super powerfull the ring would amplify that but twist her into an evil being, the test was to oppose the ring (noone before did this, bilbo was the first creature ever to freely give the ring away)
5. orcs are 'produced/bread/grown', trees were just a fuel
6. frodo went alone because both of the things you said :) and even aragorn would be corrupted in time. hobbits heve no desire for power, only for food and weed, therefore are less influenced by the ring ;)
7. bilbo's story is told in hobbit
8. gollum's story will be revealed later
9. (ha!) the nine are around, they went back to regroup since rivendell hid the ring and sauron 'tasked' saruman with finding the ring, but no worries, they'll be back :)
obviously you can write entire books about each and every point above, but you wanted bits ;)
also if you want more lore, just read the damn books :D lotr, hobbit and silmarilion (in reverse order if you want to go with the flow of time tho ;))
Gollum knows about Bilbo and the Ring, because of things that happen in the prequel book "The Hobbit". That book focuses in Bilbo and his youth adventures. Bilbo finds the Ring, that Gollum has just lost, although Gollum does not know yet. They duel in a dangerous game of riddles, during which Bilbo presents himself (that's how Gollum knows of his identity). At the end of this game, Gollum realizes Bilbo has taken the Ring, but Bilbo manages to escape with it. For many years Bilbo has the Ring, but neither he or Gandalf know it is Sauron's One Ring, believing it to be just a "common" magic ring that provides invisibility. But as Sauron starts his return, the Ring "awakes" increasing its power and its evil influence over Bilbo, which Gandalf notices, and that makes him suspicious, so he finally discovers the truth. This happens just as Sauron's minions start their quest to retrieve it, after interrogating Gollum and knowing about "Baggins of the Shire".
The movie moves the story along fairly quickly, when actually much time passes between events. For example, when Gandalf left the shire to learn about the rings of power he hadn't returned for years to Bag End.
1:06:26 I know I am late but if you can emulate it on pc or just buy the old ps2 you can play the two towers on it as well as return of the king and its basically a game that is straight from the movies and it is amazing