"To have a friend like Sam would be great, but to be like Sam would be even greater." Bars! And one of the best things I've heard a reactor say of Sam, and especially just from the first movie. :)
It's not always good to be like Sam. People move away, and when you try to reconnect with close friends that you were always there for, you realize that they don't even remember you, and you realize your kindness and closeness ultimately meant nothing to them, at least as much as you thought it did.
@@Smileybeeblevrox If that is how you understand life you do not understand what it means to be good like Sam. Nor what it means to be a good friend. I will pray for you as that life causes much sadness.
@@Smileybeeblevrox My new friend, there is an old saying: "The only way to find if someone is trustworthy, is to trust them." Which means the only way to trust them, is to put yourself in a place of vulnerability. I know what that's like. It's happened to me, and us, and others before. But we keep trying, flashing recognition to others who are looking too. Keep watch for the beacons, mellon nin...
@@paulmartin2348 I don’t see anything wrong with what they said. And I don’t know why you see their comment as them “understanding life” and “not understanding what being a good friend is”, all they said was it’s not ALWAYS good to be a Sam, because sometimes your kindness is taken advantage of and it’s true. Does that mean they won’t ever be like Sam again? No, not at all, you do not know them. Your comment comes off quite condescending in my eyes.
I love that you felt for Boromir. He got caught up by the ring because he wants to save his people and is desperate. He is a good, noble man. Then he admits to Aragorn that he tried to take it when he didn’t have to. And he called Aragorn his king. Gets me every time.
she made an excellent point about how Boromir's motivations were noble, and noble ambitions and desires are something the ring loves to pray on, more than simple motives like power or greed
"She's beautiful and she's graceful, but she also terrifies me, but she feels like a safe space. I'm not sure how to feel. I'm very conflicted when it comes to her." This may be the most accurate description of Galadriel I've ever come across, and it was exactly how Tolkien wanted his readers to feel about her.
The reason Legolas smiles when Gimli tells him Galadriel gave him 3 hairs from her head is because in the ancient elvish civilization, Faenor, the greatest elven smith, asked Galadriel the very same question, she refused him because she could see the greed and obsession with making perfect creations in his heart, and she herself was also quite vain and arrogant at the time. Gimli receiving three hairs from Galadriel signifies that not only did she not see any selfishness, lust, or greed in Gimli's heart. But she herself had become much more humble as well.
Honestly one of the best reactions I've seen for this film. She understands so much of what Peter Jackson wanted the audience to understand about Tolkien's masterpiece. So impressed!
One of the more touching things about Boromir's death scene is you can see the relief in his eyes when Aragorn promises to save Gondor. For a moment before he died, he didn't have the weight of his country on his shoulders because he believed someone else could carry it and would. He could see the hope Galadriel spoke of.
The scene where Sam almost drowns hits harder after your read the book and find out that Frodo became an orphan after his parents drowned. It makes the image of grabbing Sam's hand mean so much more.
I just wanted to comment to highlight the fact you're one of the only reactors I've seen so far to realize how good Boromir really was. Most people judge him superficially, talking shit about him, and don't realize that the ring only has this strong hold on him due to his desperate and genuine desire to help his people. I applaud you for that!! And looking forward to the next one
I dont think its an understatement to say this is one of the greatest stories ever told, oh and the emotional toll to be paid is high, but it is so very worth it@@kahlareacts
@@kahlareacts If you were an emotional mess at the end of this movie, you'll be crying all over the place at the end of Return of the King. I will not say do not weep, for not all tears are an evil.
Here's the thing about Pippin. He isn't stupid, he isn't careless, he isn't clumsy. He's a kid. Hobbits reach adulthood at 33; Pippin is the youngest of the hobbits at 28. That means he's roughly about 15-16 in human development. On top of that, he has led a very sheltered life, even for a hobbit, because he's the only son of one of the most important and richest (for a hobbit) inhabitants of the Shire. He's been protected and coddled in a country where little ever happens to be protected from. He's the closest the Shire has to a prince! So he hasn't the experience to know how to avoid trouble in a world he has no knowledge of - he's never seen an elf or an orc, or maybe even a Man. Evil for him is a matter of gossip and defrauding and dog bites, so all of this is strange to him as it is to the other hobbits, but even more so because he is a kid. I don't know why Jackson decided not to let the audience know this, because we inevitably jump to the conclusion that Pippin is an idiot. :(
yes to all that and I would add also that as being the closest thing to a prince he is the only son of the Thain of the Shire and has 3 older sisters. So no brothers to be rough with them playing, and as the only son and the youngest kid he would be the most protected kid in the land :) And those 3 older sisters probably pesting him were not helping either :D
@@saddlerrye6725 the movies made Merry and Pippin more clumsy and idiotic than they actualy were in the book :) Most of their movie tricks were not in the book, or were also done together with Frodo. But the thing with the well, it was in the book but did not disturbed the enemies that way. In the book Pippin use only a stone and there is no skeleton there.
Since I dont see it posted in the comments, I will be the one to say that Gimli's gift from Galadriel is very symbolic. In old times (before photographs) women would give a lock of hair to their beloved to remember them by when they were afar. But importantly, long ago an elven lord named Faenor (renowned as a master craftsman & worldclass hot-head) requested it of her three times, which she refused. The implication being that despite his position (as king of her people), she could see the selfish qualities of his mind & spirit, & rejected him. So by giving three hairs to Gimli, she is not just showing him affection, she is affirming that the dwarf's heart is pure & noble, even moreso than that of one of the most famous elven kings of all time. One of my favorite subtleties that Jackson put in is the effect this has on Legolas. Gimli might not understand the context, but Legolas does, you can see how he smiles when Gimli tells him, & from that moment on, Legolas treats him like a brother.
The “crebain from Dunland” line - crebain is a word Tolkien made up for a type of bird similar to a crow. And Dunland is an area to the south of where the Fellowship was at the time. At that point they were in an area traditionally called Eregion (aka Hollin). Dunland was close to where Saruman lived. Any mention of geography is cool because Tolkien’s maps in the books have always been a key part of the lore beloved by Tolkien fans.
It's one of the funnest lines in the story because it's like "What? from Where?" But it's something that makes it believable that we are watching a story in it's own world and we are just peeping in. No need for Legolas to look into the camera and explain to us what Crebain is or Dunland. We can just infer that it's like an enchanted crow or cursed crow and it's coming from some place Legolas knows. Then we get that line from Gandalf "SPIES OF SARUMAN" or whatever and we know oh yeah. Cursed or enchanted birds. lol
Galadriel is much older (and more powerful) than the other elves we've seen. She is thousands of years older than Elrond, she is even older than the sun and the moon. Galadriel is actually technically Elrond's mother in law, and Arwen's grandmother. Arwen's mother, Celebrían was ambushed by orcs, travelling from Rivendell to Lothlorien to visit her parents, Galadriel and Celeborn.
Can we talk about how beautiful the English used is? Tolkien was a linguist, hence the invention of an entire language, but I’m just in love with the writing
Two really insightful moments I have basically never seen a reactor do... you know Boromir is a good man and it's the ring's corrupting power. You also picked up on to BE like Sam, most reactors just say they want a friend like Sam. Definitely subscribing, and looking forward to the next 2 movies.
The Fellowship has 3 paths to choose after leaving Rivendell. They could travel south, through the Gap of Rohan, but Isengard (Saruman) is in that direction, so they decide that path is too dangerous. The second option is to go over the Misty Mountains by taking the Redhorn Pass, aka Caradhras. The third path is to travel under the mountain by going through Moria. In the book, Aragorn is the one who suggests going through Caradhras. Gandalf actually wants to go through Moria because it's been years since anyone had heard news from there, thus he and Gimli want to find out what happened to the Dwarves in Moria while Aragorn tries to dissuade Gandalf from it. When the idea of going through Moria comes up, Aragorn notes his own experience in the dark realm: "'I too once passed the Dimrill Gate,' said Aragorn; 'but though I also came out again, the memory is very evil. I do not wish to enter Moria a second time.'" After the company is defeated by heavy blizzards trying to cross Caradhras, the option of Moria comes up once more. In one last effort to dissuade Gandalf, Aragorn says: "You followed my lead almost to disaster in the snow, and have said no word of blame. I will follow your lead now - if this last warning does not move you. It is not the Ring, nor of us others that I am thinking now, but of you, Gandalf. And I say to you: if you pass the doors of Moria, beware!"
The way you've cut this long film down to two reactions just over 30 minutes long and kept so many of the best scenes and crucial plot points is impressive! Your memory of names and places has blown me away. I didn't hear you confuse the names Sauron and Saruman once, something very easy to do for anyone new to Tolkien. You were correct, recognizing Boromir as a good and noble man at heart, but so driven he easily fell under the ring's influence. I love the fact you also picked up on so many small details, too numerous to list here. You've gained likes and a subscribe from me for these first two reactions. I can't wait to see your reaction to the next two films!
I think a large part of Kahla's skill is that although she talks, as reactors need to, she doesn't stop listening. I've seen many channels that have the reactor way louder than the movie, and I think they seem to .miss a lot of things because of that Kahla tells us what she's thinking, but hears what the characters say, too.
@@Makkaru112that is absolutely not true. In the books, he is very obviously a proud and flawed individual. It was no accident that he, alone among the company, to fall to the Ring without touching or possessing it.
@@Erik-um1zn He was flawed but not evil. He had noble intentions for the Ring and it grabbed onto that and corrupted him. But he immediately realized what he had done and you can hear him begging Frodo for forgiveness. He then regained his honor by defending Merry and Pippin to his death.
@@robertwalker5794 “noble intentions” are the problem with the Ring. There are no such things as noble intentions with regard to the Ring. Even Sauron had noble intentions in the beginning. While I would not say that Boromir was evil; he was a proud man who enjoyed his own aggrandizement too much and was thus a primed victim for the Ring.
I will not say do not weep, for not all tears are an evil. As someone who read these books when i was 10, and 22 years later still rereads and watches the movies on an anual basis, it brings me great joy to see people enter middle earth and enjoy it!
"See this is what I mean, I'm not sure how to feel about her" Lol same reaction I had. They (including Cate Blanchett herself) do such a good job of really making her feel like this ancient, eingmatic, otherworldly being, but still with some relatable human-like (elf-like?) traits.
One thing to keep in mind about Boromir, who is my favorite character in the Fellowship really: he is meant to represent all of humanity. He is good, but weak and subject to concupiscence. Tolkien’s works are absolutely full of his Catholic faith, and in Boromir’s death scene we see a beautiful image of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Aragorn is here a type of Christ, as the King and High Priest, here giving Boromir absolution. This is most beautifully and poignantly done in the book. A good confession has three elements: the confession (state what one has done wrong), contrition (expression of sorrow for one’s sins), and a penance (the proof of one’s contrition by attempting to make some amends). So in the book, Boromir says to Aragorn as he is dying “I tried to take the ring from Frodo. I am sorry. I have paid.” It cuts to the heart, and I’m glad you could see the honor and goodness in Boromir, especially when a lot of people seeing the movies get pretty judgy on him. ❤
@@Makkaru112 Correct, Tolkien did not like allegory. Instead, his work contains various types or images, aspects of various Catholic beliefs, practices and figures, but not one-for-one allegories. For instance the lembas bread of the elves is a type or figure for the Eucharist, the bread that is the body of Christ, feeding and filling the soul and heart rather than just the stomach. Gandalf is a significant type for Christ as well though I can say no more on that without it being a huge spoiler. As is Frodo a type for Christ as the suffering servant, carrying the burden of the world into death and Hell (Mt. Doom), a burden which was not his to bear but which he took on willingly. Aragorn is frequently a figure of Christ as King, for instance with his abilities in medicine and healing, as Tolkien wrote “the hands of a King are the hands of a healer”. Tolkien freely used myth but told a story fundamentally Catholic in nature, and did so because he saw all mythology as essentially being types, images and dimly seen hints of what he held as the fullness of the Truth revealed in the Catholic faith. But he did so while shying away from the blatant allegorical style of his friend C.S. Lewis in his works like the Chronicles of Narnia.
I feel like when Gandalf says “lead them on Aragorn” he isn’t just talking about getting to the bridge. He realises there is a strong chance he won’t survive his battle with the balrog and is handing over the reigns of leadership. Aragorn knows this and immediately takes charge. Even after Gandalfs death, Aragorn is probably the one that was closest to Gandalf as he has known him for a long time, but he puts his responsibility as leader first and makes everyone keep moving. I think these are the early steps of the epic journey that is ahead of him.
I’ll be honest and say this is one of the best reaction videos to LOTR ever. Not only because you’re absolutely gorgeous and have a sweet personality but you’re also able to pick up on things very easily, like the 9 wraiths being the 9 men from the prologue and the ring having a will of its own, when other reactors either miss these details or have no clue what’s going on. Also the jokes are sparing which also helps with the pacing. And your analysis of the movie’s themes are very spot on. This is a really well put together reaction and I’m happy to see you getting enjoyment out of the LOTR movies 😊
I am so glad to see that you understand Boromir! 😭💔 I can’t wait to join you for the rest of this journey. Also Sam swimming out to him Frodo is so much more moving, in the books, the reason Frodo goes to live with Bilbo is because his parents drowned in a boating accident…
Loyalty, bravery, courage, determination, natural weakness, redemption and hope have never been depicted better in any written story, film or show…ever. JRR Tolkien was a great visionary, linguist, and teacher. WOW. Thanks to Peter Jackson and the cast for delivering it to the screen in the purest form possible!
One does not simply... watch LotR without tearing up. Many of us have seen these movies several times and still can't hold back the 💦. But don't worry, the next two movies are just... Liked your video 👍
Aragorn, Logolas, and Gimli had a small funeral for Boromir, where they sang a lament for him and sent his body over the waterfall. This is the song, a personal favorite of mine. Aragorn sang: Through Rohan over fen and field where the long grass grows The West Wind comes walking, and about the walls it goes. ‘What news from the West, O wandering wind, do you bring to me tonight? Have you seen Boromir the Tall by moon or by starlight? ‘I saw him ride over seven streams, over waters wide and grey, I saw him walk in empty lands until he passed away Into the shadows of the North, I saw him then no more. The North Wind may have heard the horn of the son of Denethor, ‘O Boromir! From the high walls westward I looked afar, But you came not from the empty lands where no men are.’ Then Legolas sang: From the mouths of the Sea the South Wind flies, from the sandhills and the stones, The wailing of the gulls it bears, and at the gate it moans. ‘What news from the South, O sighing wind, do you bring to me at eve? Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve. ‘Ask not of me where he doth dwell - so many bones there lie, On the white shores and the dark shores under the stormy sky, So many have passed down Anduin to find the flowing Sea. Ask of the North Wind news of them the North Wind sends to me!’ ‘O Boromir! Beyond the gate the seaward road runs south, But you came not with the wailing gulls from the grey sea’s mouth’. Then Aragorn sang again: From the Gate of the Kings the North Wind rides, and past the roaring falls, And clear and cold about the tower its loud horn calls. ‘What news from the North, O mighty wind, do you bring to me today? What news of Boromir the bold? For he is long away.’ ‘Beneath Amon Hen I heard his cry. There many foes he fought, His cloven shield, his broken sword, they to the water brought. His head so proud, his face so fair, his limbs they laid to rest, And Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, bore him upon its breast. ‘O Boromir! The Tower of Guard shall ever northward gaze, To Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, until the end of days.
The group Clamavi De Profundis created and performed an excellent arrangement of this lament on their YT channel. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend it! Just look up "Lament for Boromir."
"Jeez Louise!" indeed!!! Kahla is the most observant&prescient reactor of the LOTR I have watched. And, being retired, with too much time on my hands, I have seen a LOT of them. And then there's her voice... As rich, imo, as KateBlanchett as Galadriel!!! Such a pleasure to watch her react to my fav trilogy.
i'm deeply impressed with her understanding of how the ring works and the extent of it's power. many reactors don't really seem to get it. no shade but most reactors only really seem to understand it at a very basic level. Khala just really seems to get it!🙂🙂🙂
Every time I watch as Boromir talks to Aragorn about arriving to Gondor together, I cry. Hearing him say all that knowing what happens to him at the end of this movie is heartbreaking. And later of course I cry again, with Aragorn, when we lose the beautiful human being that was Boromir. It's such a shame. There was, indeed, courage also, and honour to be found in Men.
You are right that there is something special about Galadriel. She is among the oldest of the Elves in Middle Earth. She lived during one of the earliest ages, a time when the world was lit by two sacred trees instead of the sun and moon. The light of these trees is itself holy, and a tiny bit of it is in that vial she gives Frodo. That involves a very long story involving gems that captured that light, and a great hero that has the last known of those gems, called Silmarils. There is a lot of world building behind these stories.
I love your observations about both Boromir and Galadriel, they’re so astute and empathic. I also love how you’ve managed to gather a collection of proper Tolkien scholars in your comments, who’ve already said everything else I wanted to say much better and more thoroughly than I could 😂
22:02 There's someback story concerning Gimli's gift. Long in the past, an elf named Feanor asked Galdriel for 3 hairs to put into jewels, and she refused. When Gimli tells of his gift, Legolas recalls the legend of the ancient refusal and that is why he has the little smile.
At 2:37, "Crebain from Dunland" are large crows (Sindarin craban, plural crebain: Sindarin forms plurals by changing vowels rather than adding "s."). Dunland is a sparsely-populated area west of Rohan. We'll be seeing some Dunlendish folk in the next movie.
Love the empathy and respect you have for Boromir, despite his flaws. One detail I really enjoy is the fact that Isildur is corrupted by the Ring, and dies with three arrows in his back. Boromir, ultimately, fights through the influence of the Ring, and dies with three arrows from the front, a visual representation of the fact that he saw the evil that tried to corrupt him.
Greetings from Poland. You said two things that perfectly reflect Tolkien's work. Firstly, this story is deeper than you thought at first and secondly, it is all beautifully written. The second couse is already obvious after watching the movie (but, of course, more so after reading the book The Lord of the Rings). But when it comes to the first reason, believe me that in the deepest layers of your mind you do not realize how deep this world is. The vastness and perfect harmony of this world can only be appreciated after reading the entirety of the Professor's work, which consists of books, his letters and numerous side publications. Tolkien has been the greatest fantasy writer and one of the greatest in history for well over half a century, and nothing will change that, whose work has had a huge impact on the work of other writers, creators of films, games, etc. George Lucas wouldn't have made Star Wars (and certainly not this version) if it weren't for Tolkien. J.K. Rowling wouldn't have written Harry Potter if she hadn't read Tolkien first. It's obvious who she had in mind when creating the character of Dumbledore and the Dementors. George R.R. Martin wouldn't have written Game of Thrones without having first read Tolkien. In one of his interviews, he once told how he came up with the idea of killing the characters of his books. When he read The Lord of the Rings for the first time and came to the scene where Gandalf dies with the Balrog by falling off a bridge Khazad Dum was in total shock because he didn't think Tolkien would dare to kill such an important character. Later, when writing Game of Thrones, he said that since Tolkien had no qualms about killing off characters, he wouldn't have any problems either. One of Tolkien's greatest advantages as a writer, apart from creating the most "real" fantasy world in the history of literature, is writing in such a way as to leave as much room for the reader's imagination as possible. That's why adapting the book to the screen was so difficult, because the filmmakers had to meet the imagination of millions of readers in order to accurately represent this world. But Peter Jackson did the impossible. He made a faithful adaptation, which is considered a model. The three parts of the trilogy won a total of 17 Oscars and many other awards. But it doesn't change the fact that the book is better. But The Lord of the Rings, although an iconic book, is not Tolkien's best book. In my opinion (but I suspect that also of many other fans of the Professor's work) it is The Silmarillion. Tolkien divided the history of his imaginary world into three eras. The action of The Lord of the Rings takes place in the third era. The Silmarillion describes the first two eras, starting from the creation of the world (Arda, of which Middle-earth is a part). Silmarillion is not only the best fantasy book, but the greatest story ever created by man.
One of the wonderful things about Tolkien as an author is that he would refer to historical mythological happenings as though they really happened and there was a record of them, but there wasn’t. He hadn’t written it. So the reference to the older historical record, gave the impression a deeper lore than actually existed at the time of writing Lord of the Rings. And I believe that Peter Jackson and Company went to great lengths to try to replicate that in their movies. I’m glad you’re enjoying the movies and I look forward to your reaction to the next two movies.😊 You do seem to pick up on a lot that other reactors mess.👍👍😄
PJ team have hired so many talents for this project - even a guy caligrapher who made all those "old books" and "chronicles" for the use of charachters - Bilbo's book, Moria's manuscript and so on. It was all written down, not printed or CGI.
Great reaction, very perceptive and sensitive, one of the best I've seen. I've been in love with this work since it was first read to me by my aunt nearly 70 yrs ago and I love watching everyone reacting to this for the 1st time. Again great job. Cheers!
...I've watched the Fellowship so many times (and before that read the books too), and it still gets me... its timeless... your reaction is beautiful, Kahla... and don't worry about tears coming... we all got them, and still get them again... its an amazing story, and right under its surface sit our most close values: having the courage to do what needs to happen, even if we are scared... friendship that is 'thicker than blood', and growing beyond of what we know us to be... facing the unknown... allowing life to be the adventure, that it truly is... looking forward to your reactions to the sequels... 💖
You’re the first person I’ve seen that’s caught on to Boromir (noble intentions from a good man that becomes a weakness to the power of the ring because hope and desperation is /easy to take advantage of/ ) from the start. Also- your thoughts on Galadriel are SO accurate.
If you are a Lore person, the books are an absolute must. Not only did Tolkien devise languages and geography, but he developed an entire history with its own myths and legends. Many people read the Silmarillion like it's a textbook. The books also have several original poems and songs in the actual narrative. The amount of thorough worldbuilding and dedication has inspired millions of people into creative endeavors. Christopher Lee (Saruman) used to read them annually. Wonderful reaction, I'm probably going to binge and stay up too late tonight.
Loving the reactions! Have all the tissues for the last one. ALL the tissues... Not a lot. ALL of them. But we "will not say do not weep. For not all tears are an evil."
Boromir was definitely a good man, but the ring, and his father, brought out his worst side. The three hairs Galadriel gave Gimli are extremely significant, at least to elves. It's a long story but to summarize: a VERY long time ago there were two trees in Valinor that provided all light. Galadriel's hair was said to absorb and take on qualities of the light of both. Another elf named Fëanor, who some considered one of the greatest elves to ever live, wanted to preserve that light and asked hair for a lock of hair three times. Seeing darkness in his heart, she denied him each time. Eventually he made the Silmarils, three jewels that were extremely beautiful and held the light from the two trees. Trees were eventually destroyed and the jewels stolen, but that's a completely different story. When Gimli asked for a single hair, she saw his good heart and gave him what she denied Fëanor. I believe Gimli would eventually set the hairs in a jewel and make a necklace, which he wore the rest of his life.
Galadriel is probably the oldest (upwards of 100,000 years since elves age differently) and most powerful elf left in Middle Earth. I'd be terrified of her. She's also Elrond's mother-in-law and Arwen's grandmother.
Galadriel refused to give her hair to Feanor, the literal high king of her people before they even came to middle earth. Her willingness to give it to Gimli says much,
INCREDIBLE! Your perception is unmatched! I've seen quite a few LOTR reactions and most people sneer and insult Boromir, saying they're _glad_ he's dead, the bastard. They call him an evil person. You recognized that he was not himself, that it was the ring controlling him, that it was preying on the weakness of his desire to protect his people, that he was a victim of the ring without even having touched it, that he was a good person and that it was the ring that was bad and the ring to blame for his death. Just INCREDIBLE insight! As if that wasn't enough, you also not only praised Sam's character, but also recognized the value of BEING someone like Sam to others, not just selfishly wanting someone to be a Sam to you. Honestly, your insight and compassion just blows me away! I don't know anything about you but if you don't have a romantic partner already, when you do they will be an _incredibly_ lucky person. I believe your amazing heart and mind will serve you well in life.
I can never recapture the thrill of watching these movies for the first time so I re-experience it through individuals such as yourself! Thank you for your thoughtful commentary and heartfelt reactions.
Congratulations!!! You must be like the second reactor i've seen who realizes that even though Frodo wears a chainmail, a strike like that would knock the wind out of you at least! Everyone keeps wondering why Frodo was being a wuss for no reason and I'm like "have you ever been in any kind of fight, at all?" We've got a smart one here , folks!
Gandalf is an angel, the beings that created Middle-Earth are angels. Sure, Elves are "Higher" than Humans, but they are still of the material plain. connected to nature in a magical way, but still made of the same dirt as Humans. the Valar (those who created the world) and Maiar (beings like Gandalf, the Balrog and Sauron) are from beyond the material, spiritual beings that has taken physical form. So Elves may appear angelic, but they are not angels. basically.
She definitely has angelic qualities but she's not an angel. She's "just" a very powerful, ancient entity. I believe, from a certain point of view, she represents nature with all it's wisdom, benevolence, beauty, serenity and scariness. She's a mystic and a priestess with thousands of years of life experience.
An interesting fact- In the scene where the Uruk-Hai throws Aragorn's dagger at him that dagger was real! The actor was supposed to throw it far to Aragorn's left and a separate scene with him throwing a rubber dagger at Aragorn would be inserted in post production. When the Actor threw the real dagger towards Aragorn , the forehead piece of his makeup/costume slipped over his' eyes and he threw it directly at Viggo! Viggo actually blocked it with his sword.! Peter Jackson was so impressed that they never filmed the rubber dagger scene and used the actual take!
You're such an observant, empathetic person with a heart for truly beautiful themes. You've got such a great eye for character. I know you'll enjoy the rest of the series.
Every time I see those scenes of Boromir at the end and what he says to Aragorn... I always tear up. Probably now... the 100th time more than I even did the first time. It's so well acted and such a good portrayal of good. Honor and courage that Boromir was talking about.
I have seen dozens, perhaps more, of reactions to Lord of the rings. Almost more than all the others, you get it! You notice the details and what may be the implications. Thank you for your sensitivity. Can’t wait for more!🙂
I like that out of most of the reactors, you were able to identify with Boromirs longing for the ring and that the will to do what was right by his people was sort of a driving force behind the rings focus on him. As noble as his intentions were the ring has a way of corrupting them. But he did go out like a beast though.
So when Galadriel have Gimli her hair, you see Legolas smile. That's an Easter egg of the lore. In Tolkien's Silmarillion (basically the old testament of his world) he tells how the elves and dwarves lost their friendship for each other. It was in a fight for the titular gems the silmarils, which emitted light like the stars. Long story short, the elves lose the gems. Now Galadriel's hair shone like the gems and a elvish king made the same request for her hair to try and cast it in new silmarils. She said no because he was greedy and vain. When Gimli asked for the hair, it was with the same basic plan of seeing her hair in stone to shine like stars. Hey giving it to him was a gesture of trust and a hope that it would start to heal the friendship between the 2 species. Legolas was old enough to know that, which is why he smiled.
So glad I found your channel. My wife wonders why I love watching reaction channels and this, your channel is one of the best ones I enjoy watching. However, back to the why I like watching reaction movies. It's because my wife would never watch these movies with me. This is my way of watching it with someone else.
The few times (including this one) I've watched a reaction of this movie people always go "that's it?!" when it ends, and I felt the exact same way when I watched it the first time as a kid. It's hard to believe that the movie is *3 hours long* because the story is so grand and interesting, and something is always happening. You know a movie is a masterpiece when it's way over 2 hours long and people are STILL not done with the movie lol
Well, i was right! Amazing reaction again! The emotion, the analysis, the humor. ❤ every time you just get better and better. Thoroughly entertained. A++++++. Can't wait for the next one!
The music and Elvish chorus singing during Aragorn and Bromir's talk at the end is saying :'I do not love the sword for it’s brightness or the arrow for it’s swiftness. I love only that which they defend'. This was a quote said by Boromir's brother Faramir in the books.
You understood Boromir sooner and more truly than almost anyone whose reaction I have watched. It makes me look forward so much to the next two movies in your company, Kahla 🙂 Watch out in the other movies for some deep backstory re his motivation that will please you greatly.
I watched all 3 of these with my mom when they came out in theaters. It's the only movie series we both went tot he theaters with just each other for all of them. She was massive nerd, and raised one as well. She passed 3 years ago, I've been really feeling it lately. Been bingjing reactions of them all over but yours is the best I've ever seen, I feel like Im on this emotional ride with you. But also the comments, I read aton of them today and I had a bit of a happy cry thinking of my mom and what she would comment or agree with. Thank you everyone, And thank you Kahla
Dear Kahla, you are different from the other, perhaps more popular reactors who have watched the adaptations of The Professor's works. You have intuition into the meanings of things, far deeper and clearer than most. There is such a body of lore behind this wonder fo a tale, and I'm glad to see you appreciate it. I cannot WAIT to watch the rest of the epic with you! Subscribed as of this hour, I wouldn't miss it!
The amount of empathy and understanding you had for Boromir was honestly... kind of heartwrenching.
"To have a friend like Sam would be great, but to be like Sam would be even greater." Bars! And one of the best things I've heard a reactor say of Sam, and especially just from the first movie. :)
It's not always good to be like Sam. People move away, and when you try to reconnect with close friends that you were always there for, you realize that they don't even remember you, and you realize your kindness and closeness ultimately meant nothing to them, at least as much as you thought it did.
@@Smileybeeblevrox If that is how you understand life you do not understand what it means to be good like Sam. Nor what it means to be a good friend. I will pray for you as that life causes much sadness.
@@SmileybeeblevroxI'm so sorry to hear you've obviously been hurt in that way. I'm genuinely sorry that your experiences have made you so cynical.
@@Smileybeeblevrox My new friend, there is an old saying: "The only way to find if someone is trustworthy, is to trust them." Which means the only way to trust them, is to put yourself in a place of vulnerability.
I know what that's like. It's happened to me, and us, and others before. But we keep trying, flashing recognition to others who are looking too. Keep watch for the beacons, mellon nin...
@@paulmartin2348 I don’t see anything wrong with what they said. And I don’t know why you see their comment as them “understanding life” and “not understanding what being a good friend is”, all they said was it’s not ALWAYS good to be a Sam, because sometimes your kindness is taken advantage of and it’s true. Does that mean they won’t ever be like Sam again? No, not at all, you do not know them. Your comment comes off quite condescending in my eyes.
I love that you felt for Boromir. He got caught up by the ring because he wants to save his people and is desperate. He is a good, noble man. Then he admits to Aragorn that he tried to take it when he didn’t have to. And he called Aragorn his king. Gets me every time.
Well lots of people don’t watch the extended edition. It gives you more moments where you see boromirs full motivations.
she made an excellent point about how Boromir's motivations were noble, and noble ambitions and desires are something the ring loves to pray on, more than simple motives like power or greed
I like how you use the word “victim“ for Boromir. Because Boromir is indeed a victim.
"She's beautiful and she's graceful, but she also terrifies me, but she feels like a safe space. I'm not sure how to feel. I'm very conflicted when it comes to her."
This may be the most accurate description of Galadriel I've ever come across, and it was exactly how Tolkien wanted his readers to feel about her.
Yes! Exactly!
She's an Elf. You're never going to be completely safe with an Elf. Not that they're evil or anything, far from it. They just have other concerns.
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Unless... Feanor.
@@aldiascholarofthefirstsin1051 Not sure I get your point.
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Unless you are a elf yourself, you are probably not safe in the presence of a follower of Feanor.
"I would have followed you my brother. My captain. My king."
"Be at peace. Son of Gondor."
😭 Every damn time.
Same, same, every time
The reason Legolas smiles when Gimli tells him Galadriel gave him 3 hairs from her head is because in the ancient elvish civilization, Faenor, the greatest elven smith, asked Galadriel the very same question, she refused him because she could see the greed and obsession with making perfect creations in his heart, and she herself was also quite vain and arrogant at the time.
Gimli receiving three hairs from Galadriel signifies that not only did she not see any selfishness, lust, or greed in Gimli's heart. But she herself had become much more humble as well.
There's also a message in the number of hairs. That's also the amount of times Faenor asked for a hair, and the 3 times Galadriel said no.
@@Talote1983 Fëanor. :) Also, 3 silmarils (also created by Fëanor, btw.)
Honestly one of the best reactions I've seen for this film. She understands so much of what Peter Jackson wanted the audience to understand about Tolkien's masterpiece. So impressed!
One of the more touching things about Boromir's death scene is you can see the relief in his eyes when Aragorn promises to save Gondor. For a moment before he died, he didn't have the weight of his country on his shoulders because he believed someone else could carry it and would. He could see the hope Galadriel spoke of.
The scene where Sam almost drowns hits harder after your read the book and find out that Frodo became an orphan after his parents drowned. It makes the image of grabbing Sam's hand mean so much more.
Oh god this made me emotional; I haven't read the books yet and that is an AMAZING enhancement to that scene
Crying because something touched you is not a sign of weakness it’s a sign that you have a good heart ❤️
One might even say: "not all tears are an evil"! 😉
I just wanted to comment to highlight the fact you're one of the only reactors I've seen so far to realize how good Boromir really was. Most people judge him superficially, talking shit about him, and don't realize that the ring only has this strong hold on him due to his desperate and genuine desire to help his people. I applaud you for that!! And looking forward to the next one
“I’m an emotional mess.”
Wait til you see the Return of the King.
I'm not ready 😭
I dont think its an understatement to say this is one of the greatest stories ever told, oh and the emotional toll to be paid is high, but it is so very worth it@@kahlareacts
@@kahlareacts If you were an emotional mess at the end of this movie, you'll be crying all over the place at the end of Return of the King. I will not say do not weep, for not all tears are an evil.
@@kahlareacts “I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
Ohhhh, this. So this. I recommend waterproof makeup and a sofa to hide behind. But fret not, it’s also great.
Here's the thing about Pippin. He isn't stupid, he isn't careless, he isn't clumsy. He's a kid. Hobbits reach adulthood at 33; Pippin is the youngest of the hobbits at 28. That means he's roughly about 15-16 in human development. On top of that, he has led a very sheltered life, even for a hobbit, because he's the only son of one of the most important and richest (for a hobbit) inhabitants of the Shire. He's been protected and coddled in a country where little ever happens to be protected from. He's the closest the Shire has to a prince! So he hasn't the experience to know how to avoid trouble in a world he has no knowledge of - he's never seen an elf or an orc, or maybe even a Man. Evil for him is a matter of gossip and defrauding and dog bites, so all of this is strange to him as it is to the other hobbits, but even more so because he is a kid. I don't know why Jackson decided not to let the audience know this, because we inevitably jump to the conclusion that Pippin is an idiot. :(
Because if they clarified it, then everyone else would come off as idiots for letting a kid joining them I guess.
Here's the thing. He may not be an idiot(a lack of capacity) but he IS stupid Because he's a kid.
So he's as dumb and fool hardy as general teenagers
yes to all that and I would add also that as being the closest thing to a prince he is the only son of the Thain of the Shire and has 3 older sisters. So no brothers to be rough with them playing, and as the only son and the youngest kid he would be the most protected kid in the land :) And those 3 older sisters probably pesting him were not helping either :D
@@saddlerrye6725 the movies made Merry and Pippin more clumsy and idiotic than they actualy were in the book :) Most of their movie tricks were not in the book, or were also done together with Frodo. But the thing with the well, it was in the book but did not disturbed the enemies that way. In the book Pippin use only a stone and there is no skeleton there.
Funny cos the actor was by far the oldest of the hobbits
Since I dont see it posted in the comments, I will be the one to say that Gimli's gift from Galadriel is very symbolic. In old times (before photographs) women would give a lock of hair to their beloved to remember them by when they were afar. But importantly, long ago an elven lord named Faenor (renowned as a master craftsman & worldclass hot-head) requested it of her three times, which she refused. The implication being that despite his position (as king of her people), she could see the selfish qualities of his mind & spirit, & rejected him. So by giving three hairs to Gimli, she is not just showing him affection, she is affirming that the dwarf's heart is pure & noble, even moreso than that of one of the most famous elven kings of all time. One of my favorite subtleties that Jackson put in is the effect this has on Legolas. Gimli might not understand the context, but Legolas does, you can see how he smiles when Gimli tells him, & from that moment on, Legolas treats him like a brother.
Fëanor.
@@madcrusader123 wow...
The “crebain from Dunland” line - crebain is a word Tolkien made up for a type of bird similar to a crow. And Dunland is an area to the south of where the Fellowship was at the time. At that point they were in an area traditionally called Eregion (aka Hollin). Dunland was close to where Saruman lived. Any mention of geography is cool because Tolkien’s maps in the books have always been a key part of the lore beloved by Tolkien fans.
It's one of the funnest lines in the story because it's like "What? from Where?" But it's something that makes it believable that we are watching a story in it's own world and we are just peeping in. No need for Legolas to look into the camera and explain to us what Crebain is or Dunland. We can just infer that it's like an enchanted crow or cursed crow and it's coming from some place Legolas knows. Then we get that line from Gandalf "SPIES OF SARUMAN" or whatever and we know oh yeah. Cursed or enchanted birds. lol
Galadriel is much older (and more powerful) than the other elves we've seen. She is thousands of years older than Elrond, she is even older than the sun and the moon.
Galadriel is actually technically Elrond's mother in law, and Arwen's grandmother. Arwen's mother, Celebrían was ambushed by orcs, travelling from Rivendell to Lothlorien to visit her parents, Galadriel and Celeborn.
Can we talk about how beautiful the English used is? Tolkien was a linguist, hence the invention of an entire language, but I’m just in love with the writing
Two really insightful moments I have basically never seen a reactor do... you know Boromir is a good man and it's the ring's corrupting power. You also picked up on to BE like Sam, most reactors just say they want a friend like Sam. Definitely subscribing, and looking forward to the next 2 movies.
The Fellowship has 3 paths to choose after leaving Rivendell. They could travel south, through the Gap of Rohan, but Isengard (Saruman) is in that direction, so they decide that path is too dangerous. The second option is to go over the Misty Mountains by taking the Redhorn Pass, aka Caradhras. The third path is to travel under the mountain by going through Moria.
In the book, Aragorn is the one who suggests going through Caradhras. Gandalf actually wants to go through Moria because it's been years since anyone had heard news from there, thus he and Gimli want to find out what happened to the Dwarves in Moria while Aragorn tries to dissuade Gandalf from it.
When the idea of going through Moria comes up, Aragorn notes his own experience in the dark realm: "'I too once passed the Dimrill Gate,' said Aragorn; 'but though I also came out again, the memory is very evil. I do not wish to enter Moria a second time.'"
After the company is defeated by heavy blizzards trying to cross Caradhras, the option of Moria comes up once more. In one last effort to dissuade Gandalf, Aragorn says: "You followed my lead almost to disaster in the snow, and have said no word of blame. I will follow your lead now - if this last warning does not move you. It is not the Ring, nor of us others that I am thinking now, but of you, Gandalf. And I say to you: if you pass the doors of Moria, beware!"
The way you've cut this long film down to two reactions just over 30 minutes long and kept so many of the best scenes and crucial plot points is impressive! Your memory of names and places has blown me away. I didn't hear you confuse the names Sauron and Saruman once, something very easy to do for anyone new to Tolkien. You were correct, recognizing Boromir as a good and noble man at heart, but so driven he easily fell under the ring's influence. I love the fact you also picked up on so many small details, too numerous to list here. You've gained likes and a subscribe from me for these first two reactions. I can't wait to see your reaction to the next two films!
I think a large part of Kahla's skill is that although she talks, as reactors need to, she doesn't stop listening. I've seen many channels that have the reactor way louder than the movie, and I think they seem to .miss a lot of things because of that Kahla tells us what she's thinking, but hears what the characters say, too.
Only Howard Shore can make a scene of 9 guys walking around a boulder looks epic :D
Coolest day of that rock's entire life.
I love your empathy towards Boromir and recognise that he's not bad... just human. Great reaction 💜 -x-
@@Makkaru112that is absolutely not true. In the books, he is very obviously a proud and flawed individual. It was no accident that he, alone among the company, to fall to the Ring without touching or possessing it.
@@Erik-um1zn He was flawed but not evil. He had noble intentions for the Ring and it grabbed onto that and corrupted him. But he immediately realized what he had done and you can hear him begging Frodo for forgiveness. He then regained his honor by defending Merry and Pippin to his death.
@@robertwalker5794 “noble intentions” are the problem with the Ring. There are no such things as noble intentions with regard to the Ring. Even Sauron had noble intentions in the beginning. While I would not say that Boromir was evil; he was a proud man who enjoyed his own aggrandizement too much and was thus a primed victim for the Ring.
I will not say do not weep, for not all tears are an evil.
As someone who read these books when i was 10, and 22 years later still rereads and watches the movies on an anual basis, it brings me great joy to see people enter middle earth and enjoy it!
"See this is what I mean, I'm not sure how to feel about her"
Lol same reaction I had. They (including Cate Blanchett herself) do such a good job of really making her feel like this ancient, eingmatic, otherworldly being, but still with some relatable human-like (elf-like?) traits.
One thing to keep in mind about Boromir, who is my favorite character in the Fellowship really: he is meant to represent all of humanity. He is good, but weak and subject to concupiscence.
Tolkien’s works are absolutely full of his Catholic faith, and in Boromir’s death scene we see a beautiful image of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Aragorn is here a type of Christ, as the King and High Priest, here giving Boromir absolution.
This is most beautifully and poignantly done in the book. A good confession has three elements: the confession (state what one has done wrong), contrition (expression of sorrow for one’s sins), and a penance (the proof of one’s contrition by attempting to make some amends).
So in the book, Boromir says to Aragorn as he is dying “I tried to take the ring from Frodo. I am sorry. I have paid.”
It cuts to the heart, and I’m glad you could see the honor and goodness in Boromir, especially when a lot of people seeing the movies get pretty judgy on him. ❤
@@Makkaru112 Correct, Tolkien did not like allegory. Instead, his work contains various types or images, aspects of various Catholic beliefs, practices and figures, but not one-for-one allegories.
For instance the lembas bread of the elves is a type or figure for the Eucharist, the bread that is the body of Christ, feeding and filling the soul and heart rather than just the stomach. Gandalf is a significant type for Christ as well though I can say no more on that without it being a huge spoiler. As is Frodo a type for Christ as the suffering servant, carrying the burden of the world into death and Hell (Mt. Doom), a burden which was not his to bear but which he took on willingly. Aragorn is frequently a figure of Christ as King, for instance with his abilities in medicine and healing, as Tolkien wrote “the hands of a King are the hands of a healer”.
Tolkien freely used myth but told a story fundamentally Catholic in nature, and did so because he saw all mythology as essentially being types, images and dimly seen hints of what he held as the fullness of the Truth revealed in the Catholic faith.
But he did so while shying away from the blatant allegorical style of his friend C.S. Lewis in his works like the Chronicles of Narnia.
I feel like when Gandalf says “lead them on Aragorn” he isn’t just talking about getting to the bridge. He realises there is a strong chance he won’t survive his battle with the balrog and is handing over the reigns of leadership. Aragorn knows this and immediately takes charge.
Even after Gandalfs death, Aragorn is probably the one that was closest to Gandalf as he has known him for a long time, but he puts his responsibility as leader first and makes everyone keep moving.
I think these are the early steps of the epic journey that is ahead of him.
"To have a friend like Sam would be great, but to BE like Sam would be even greater." You get it.
I’ll be honest and say this is one of the best reaction videos to LOTR ever. Not only because you’re absolutely gorgeous and have a sweet personality but you’re also able to pick up on things very easily, like the 9 wraiths being the 9 men from the prologue and the ring having a will of its own, when other reactors either miss these details or have no clue what’s going on. Also the jokes are sparing which also helps with the pacing. And your analysis of the movie’s themes are very spot on. This is a really well put together reaction and I’m happy to see you getting enjoyment out of the LOTR movies 😊
I am so glad to see that you understand Boromir! 😭💔 I can’t wait to join you for the rest of this journey. Also Sam swimming out to him Frodo is so much more moving, in the books, the reason Frodo goes to live with Bilbo is because his parents drowned in a boating accident…
Everything about these movies are heavy and epic. Never seen its equal
Loyalty, bravery, courage, determination, natural weakness, redemption and hope have never been depicted better in any written story, film or show…ever. JRR Tolkien was a great visionary, linguist, and teacher. WOW.
Thanks to Peter Jackson and the cast for delivering it to the screen in the purest form possible!
One does not simply... watch LotR without tearing up. Many of us have seen these movies several times and still can't hold back the 💦. But don't worry, the next two movies are just...
Liked your video 👍
Aragorn, Logolas, and Gimli had a small funeral for Boromir, where they sang a lament for him and sent his body over the waterfall. This is the song, a personal favorite of mine.
Aragorn sang:
Through Rohan over fen and field where the long grass grows
The West Wind comes walking, and about the walls it goes.
‘What news from the West, O wandering wind, do you bring to me tonight?
Have you seen Boromir the Tall by moon or by starlight?
‘I saw him ride over seven streams, over waters wide and grey,
I saw him walk in empty lands until he passed away
Into the shadows of the North, I saw him then no more.
The North Wind may have heard the horn of the son of Denethor,
‘O Boromir! From the high walls westward I looked afar,
But you came not from the empty lands where no men are.’
Then Legolas sang:
From the mouths of the Sea the South Wind flies, from the sandhills and the stones,
The wailing of the gulls it bears, and at the gate it moans.
‘What news from the South, O sighing wind, do you bring to me at eve?
Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve.
‘Ask not of me where he doth dwell - so many bones there lie,
On the white shores and the dark shores under the stormy sky,
So many have passed down Anduin to find the flowing Sea.
Ask of the North Wind news of them the North Wind sends to me!’
‘O Boromir! Beyond the gate the seaward road runs south,
But you came not with the wailing gulls from the grey sea’s mouth’.
Then Aragorn sang again:
From the Gate of the Kings the North Wind rides, and past the roaring falls,
And clear and cold about the tower its loud horn calls.
‘What news from the North, O mighty wind, do you bring to me today?
What news of Boromir the bold? For he is long away.’
‘Beneath Amon Hen I heard his cry. There many foes he fought,
His cloven shield, his broken sword, they to the water brought.
His head so proud, his face so fair, his limbs they laid to rest,
And Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, bore him upon its breast.
‘O Boromir! The Tower of Guard shall ever northward gaze,
To Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, until the end of days.
The group Clamavi De Profundis created and performed an excellent arrangement of this lament on their YT channel. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend it! Just look up "Lament for Boromir."
"Jeez Louise!" indeed!!! Kahla is the most observant&prescient reactor of the LOTR I have watched. And, being retired, with too much time on my hands, I have seen a LOT of them.
And then there's her voice... As rich, imo, as KateBlanchett as Galadriel!!! Such a pleasure to watch her react to my fav trilogy.
I know she has missed little I am impressed!
i'm deeply impressed with her understanding of how the ring works and the extent of it's power. many reactors don't really seem to get it. no shade but most reactors only really seem to understand it at a very basic level. Khala just really seems to get it!🙂🙂🙂
Thanks so much!
I'm with you, Fred. When she said "Jeez Louise" I felt SO much better about all the times that I say it.
Every time I watch as Boromir talks to Aragorn about arriving to Gondor together, I cry. Hearing him say all that knowing what happens to him at the end of this movie is heartbreaking.
And later of course I cry again, with Aragorn, when we lose the beautiful human being that was Boromir. It's such a shame. There was, indeed, courage also, and honour to be found in Men.
You are right that there is something special about Galadriel. She is among the oldest of the Elves in Middle Earth. She lived during one of the earliest ages, a time when the world was lit by two sacred trees instead of the sun and moon. The light of these trees is itself holy, and a tiny bit of it is in that vial she gives Frodo. That involves a very long story involving gems that captured that light, and a great hero that has the last known of those gems, called Silmarils.
There is a lot of world building behind these stories.
I love your observations about both Boromir and Galadriel, they’re so astute and empathic. I also love how you’ve managed to gather a collection of proper Tolkien scholars in your comments, who’ve already said everything else I wanted to say much better and more thoroughly than I could 😂
22:02 There's someback story concerning Gimli's gift.
Long in the past, an elf named Feanor asked Galdriel for 3 hairs to put into jewels, and she refused. When Gimli tells of his gift, Legolas recalls the legend of the ancient refusal and that is why he has the little smile.
At 2:37, "Crebain from Dunland" are large crows (Sindarin craban, plural crebain: Sindarin forms plurals by changing vowels rather than adding "s."). Dunland is a sparsely-populated area west of Rohan. We'll be seeing some Dunlendish folk in the next movie.
"To have friend like Sam would be great, but to be like Sam would be even greater" - Kahla, what a beautiful sentiment!
One might not simply walk into Mordor, but one simply watches the reaction on patreon and again on TH-cam 🥳
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Love the empathy and respect you have for Boromir, despite his flaws. One detail I really enjoy is the fact that Isildur is corrupted by the Ring, and dies with three arrows in his back. Boromir, ultimately, fights through the influence of the Ring, and dies with three arrows from the front, a visual representation of the fact that he saw the evil that tried to corrupt him.
Greetings from Poland.
You said two things that perfectly reflect Tolkien's work. Firstly, this story is deeper than you thought at first and secondly, it is all beautifully written. The second couse is already obvious after watching the movie (but, of course, more so after reading the book The Lord of the Rings). But when it comes to the first reason, believe me that in the deepest layers of your mind you do not realize how deep this world is. The vastness and perfect harmony of this world can only be appreciated after reading the entirety of the Professor's work, which consists of books, his letters and numerous side publications.
Tolkien has been the greatest fantasy writer and one of the greatest in history for well over half a century, and nothing will change that, whose work has had a huge impact on the work of other writers, creators of films, games, etc.
George Lucas wouldn't have made Star Wars (and certainly not this version) if it weren't for Tolkien.
J.K. Rowling wouldn't have written Harry Potter if she hadn't read Tolkien first. It's obvious who she had in mind when creating the character of Dumbledore and the Dementors.
George R.R. Martin wouldn't have written Game of Thrones without having first read Tolkien. In one of his interviews, he once told how he came up with the idea of killing the characters of his books. When he read The Lord of the Rings for the first time and came to the scene where Gandalf dies with the Balrog by falling off a bridge Khazad Dum was in total shock because he didn't think Tolkien would dare to kill such an important character. Later, when writing Game of Thrones, he said that since Tolkien had no qualms about killing off characters, he wouldn't have any problems either.
One of Tolkien's greatest advantages as a writer, apart from creating the most "real" fantasy world in the history of literature, is writing in such a way as to leave as much room for the reader's imagination as possible. That's why adapting the book to the screen was so difficult, because the filmmakers had to meet the imagination of millions of readers in order to accurately represent this world. But Peter Jackson did the impossible. He made a faithful adaptation, which is considered a model. The three parts of the trilogy won a total of 17 Oscars and many other awards. But it doesn't change the fact that the book is better.
But The Lord of the Rings, although an iconic book, is not Tolkien's best book. In my opinion (but I suspect that also of many other fans of the Professor's work) it is The Silmarillion. Tolkien divided the history of his imaginary world into three eras. The action of The Lord of the Rings takes place in the third era. The Silmarillion describes the first two eras, starting from the creation of the world (Arda, of which Middle-earth is a part). Silmarillion is not only the best fantasy book, but the greatest story ever created by man.
One of the wonderful things about Tolkien as an author is that he would refer to historical mythological happenings as though they really happened and there was a record of them, but there wasn’t. He hadn’t written it. So the reference to the older historical record, gave the impression a deeper lore than actually existed at the time of writing Lord of the Rings. And I believe that Peter Jackson and Company went to great lengths to try to replicate that in their movies.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the movies and I look forward to your reaction to the next two movies.😊 You do seem to pick up on a lot that other reactors mess.👍👍😄
PJ team have hired so many talents for this project - even a guy caligrapher who made all those "old books" and "chronicles" for the use of charachters - Bilbo's book, Moria's manuscript and so on. It was all written down, not printed or CGI.
Great reaction, very perceptive and sensitive, one of the best I've seen. I've been in love with this work since it was first read to me by my aunt nearly 70 yrs ago and I love watching everyone reacting to this for the 1st time. Again great job. Cheers!
If dont nobody else got me, I KNOW SAMWISE GOT ME
...I've watched the Fellowship so many times (and before that read the books too), and it still gets me... its timeless... your reaction is beautiful, Kahla... and don't worry about tears coming... we all got them, and still get them again... its an amazing story, and right under its surface sit our most close values: having the courage to do what needs to happen, even if we are scared... friendship that is 'thicker than blood', and growing beyond of what we know us to be... facing the unknown... allowing life to be the adventure, that it truly is... looking forward to your reactions to the sequels... 💖
Gimli getting not just one...but 3 hairs from Galadriel is a big deal. Talk about a worthy person.
You’re the first person I’ve seen that’s caught on to Boromir (noble intentions from a good man that becomes a weakness to the power of the ring because hope and desperation is /easy to take advantage of/ ) from the start. Also- your thoughts on Galadriel are SO accurate.
If you are a Lore person, the books are an absolute must. Not only did Tolkien devise languages and geography, but he developed an entire history with its own myths and legends. Many people read the Silmarillion like it's a textbook. The books also have several original poems and songs in the actual narrative.
The amount of thorough worldbuilding and dedication has inspired millions of people into creative endeavors. Christopher Lee (Saruman) used to read them annually.
Wonderful reaction, I'm probably going to binge and stay up too late tonight.
Loving the reactions! Have all the tissues for the last one. ALL the tissues... Not a lot. ALL of them.
But we "will not say do not weep. For not all tears are an evil."
The next two will also make you cry. Bring tissues.
Return of the King gut punches you, kicks you while your down, and takes your lunch money
Boromir was definitely a good man, but the ring, and his father, brought out his worst side. The three hairs Galadriel gave Gimli are extremely significant, at least to elves. It's a long story but to summarize: a VERY long time ago there were two trees in Valinor that provided all light. Galadriel's hair was said to absorb and take on qualities of the light of both. Another elf named Fëanor, who some considered one of the greatest elves to ever live, wanted to preserve that light and asked hair for a lock of hair three times. Seeing darkness in his heart, she denied him each time. Eventually he made the Silmarils, three jewels that were extremely beautiful and held the light from the two trees. Trees were eventually destroyed and the jewels stolen, but that's a completely different story. When Gimli asked for a single hair, she saw his good heart and gave him what she denied Fëanor. I believe Gimli would eventually set the hairs in a jewel and make a necklace, which he wore the rest of his life.
i can't get through Boromir's death without crying, no matter how many times I've watched. This movie is so good!
when Gandalf mentioned the Balrog, Kahla said "OH NO LET IT STAY WHERE IT IS!!!" I literally LOLed! LOL...LOL
The 3 hairs from her head were the greatest gift of all
You're exactly the kind of person I'd want to share this movie with. These movies have so much heart, and you're here for it all the way.
Galadriel is probably the oldest (upwards of 100,000 years since elves age differently) and most powerful elf left in Middle Earth. I'd be terrified of her. She's also Elrond's mother-in-law and Arwen's grandmother.
Oops. 😂
@@Makkaru112told you I would going forward. Just too hard to go back and find all the times I got it wrong in previous comments. 😉
@@Makkaru112 my name on there is toodlescae1. Can you send an invite because I can't figure out how to search for it.
Galadriel refused to give her hair to Feanor, the literal high king of her people before they even came to middle earth. Her willingness to give it to Gimli says much,
INCREDIBLE! Your perception is unmatched! I've seen quite a few LOTR reactions and most people sneer and insult Boromir, saying they're _glad_ he's dead, the bastard. They call him an evil person. You recognized that he was not himself, that it was the ring controlling him, that it was preying on the weakness of his desire to protect his people, that he was a victim of the ring without even having touched it, that he was a good person and that it was the ring that was bad and the ring to blame for his death. Just INCREDIBLE insight!
As if that wasn't enough, you also not only praised Sam's character, but also recognized the value of BEING someone like Sam to others, not just selfishly wanting someone to be a Sam to you. Honestly, your insight and compassion just blows me away!
I don't know anything about you but if you don't have a romantic partner already, when you do they will be an _incredibly_ lucky person. I believe your amazing heart and mind will serve you well in life.
Thank you for mentioning how great it would be to BE a friend like Sam. It breaks my heart how little it’s expressed.
I can never recapture the thrill of watching these movies for the first time so I re-experience it through individuals such as yourself! Thank you for your thoughtful commentary and heartfelt reactions.
Congratulations!!! You must be like the second reactor i've seen who realizes that even though Frodo wears a chainmail, a strike like that would knock the wind out of you at least! Everyone keeps wondering why Frodo was being a wuss for no reason and I'm like "have you ever been in any kind of fight, at all?"
We've got a smart one here , folks!
The reason that Galadriel seems scary-wise, scary-beautiful, and scary in general is that she is basically an angel.
Great reaction. You got a sub ❤
Gandalf is an angel, the beings that created Middle-Earth are angels.
Sure, Elves are "Higher" than Humans, but they are still of the material plain. connected to nature in a magical way, but still made of the same dirt as Humans.
the Valar (those who created the world) and Maiar (beings like Gandalf, the Balrog and Sauron) are from beyond the material, spiritual beings that has taken physical form.
So Elves may appear angelic, but they are not angels. basically.
She definitely has angelic qualities but she's not an angel. She's "just" a very powerful, ancient entity. I believe, from a certain point of view, she represents nature with all it's wisdom, benevolence, beauty, serenity and scariness. She's a mystic and a priestess with thousands of years of life experience.
@@robmartin9782 That is why I said "basically." I bet you two are a LOT of fun at parties.
@@ericdierolf8929 Maybe we have different understandings of what exactly "basically" means.
Or maybe you are just overthinking. You wrote a PARAGRAPH describing an angel, only to call it something else.
An interesting fact- In the scene where the Uruk-Hai throws Aragorn's dagger at him that dagger was real! The actor was supposed to throw it far to Aragorn's left and a separate scene with him throwing a rubber dagger at Aragorn would be inserted in post production. When the Actor threw the real dagger towards Aragorn , the forehead piece of his makeup/costume slipped over his' eyes and he threw it directly at Viggo! Viggo actually blocked it with his sword.! Peter Jackson was so impressed that they never filmed the rubber dagger scene and used the actual take!
when bilbo goes full gollum mode "oooooo SIR!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You're such an observant, empathetic person with a heart for truly beautiful themes. You've got such a great eye for character. I know you'll enjoy the rest of the series.
always a beautiful experience when someone new to lotr sees it first time
Every time I see those scenes of Boromir at the end and what he says to Aragorn... I always tear up. Probably now... the 100th time more than I even did the first time. It's so well acted and such a good portrayal of good. Honor and courage that Boromir was talking about.
You're adorable: "𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦?! 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦?!" 🤭♡
What a ride! Hyped for the continuing journey.
These are really some of the best and most "this really holds up" movies we've ever had
Tolkien had a command of the English language like no other. Most of the dialogue in the films are taken directly from the books
Your reaction was EXCELLENT, maybe the best I've seen! Thank you for paying such good attention, I appreciated all of your insights!
Always love to see someone who really understands and appreciates Boromir as a character
I have seen dozens, perhaps more, of reactions to Lord of the rings. Almost more than all the others, you get it! You notice the details and what may be the implications. Thank you for your sensitivity. Can’t wait for more!🙂
Honestly, Boromir has more of a character arch in the last five minutes of his life than most characters in other stories have in an entire film.
I like that out of most of the reactors, you were able to identify with Boromirs longing for the ring and that the will to do what was right by his people was sort of a driving force behind the rings focus on him. As noble as his intentions were the ring has a way of corrupting them.
But he did go out like a beast though.
So when Galadriel have Gimli her hair, you see Legolas smile. That's an Easter egg of the lore. In Tolkien's Silmarillion (basically the old testament of his world) he tells how the elves and dwarves lost their friendship for each other. It was in a fight for the titular gems the silmarils, which emitted light like the stars. Long story short, the elves lose the gems. Now Galadriel's hair shone like the gems and a elvish king made the same request for her hair to try and cast it in new silmarils. She said no because he was greedy and vain. When Gimli asked for the hair, it was with the same basic plan of seeing her hair in stone to shine like stars. Hey giving it to him was a gesture of trust and a hope that it would start to heal the friendship between the 2 species. Legolas was old enough to know that, which is why he smiled.
WE ARE WAITING FOR THE NEXT ONES!!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL REACTION!!
I actually love that you understood how "the ring" worked. Great reaction, cant wait to see the next one. Cheers
A beautiful reaction. Thank you Kahla 💙
Good one, Kahla! Yes, you will need tissues for these movies, Thank you for sharing this one with us. 🙂 You are doing great!!
oh, I think we'll enjoy you enjoying all the nuances of the various music themes through the films
So happy that you point out the music and cinematography, one of my fav things about these movies!!
So glad I found your channel. My wife wonders why I love watching reaction channels and this, your channel is one of the best ones I enjoy watching. However, back to the why I like watching reaction movies. It's because my wife would never watch these movies with me.
This is my way of watching it with someone else.
Finally someone that see boromir as a good person
The few times (including this one) I've watched a reaction of this movie people always go "that's it?!" when it ends, and I felt the exact same way when I watched it the first time as a kid.
It's hard to believe that the movie is *3 hours long* because the story is so grand and interesting, and something is always happening. You know a movie is a masterpiece when it's way over 2 hours long and people are STILL not done with the movie lol
It's always beautiful to see someone feeling this movie like I do. Regards from Spain🙋🏼♂️
Well, i was right! Amazing reaction again! The emotion, the analysis, the humor. ❤ every time you just get better and better. Thoroughly entertained. A++++++. Can't wait for the next one!
"He just wanted to go home and see his people prosper" hit me hard
The music and Elvish chorus singing during Aragorn and Bromir's talk at the end is saying :'I do not love the sword for it’s brightness or the arrow for it’s swiftness. I love only that which they defend'. This was a quote said by Boromir's brother Faramir in the books.
You understood Boromir sooner and more truly than almost anyone whose reaction I have watched. It makes me look forward so much to the next two movies in your company, Kahla 🙂 Watch out in the other movies for some deep backstory re his motivation that will please you greatly.
I watched all 3 of these with my mom when they came out in theaters. It's the only movie series we both went tot he theaters with just each other for all of them. She was massive nerd, and raised one as well. She passed 3 years ago, I've been really feeling it lately. Been bingjing reactions of them all over but yours is the best I've ever seen, I feel like Im on this emotional ride with you. But also the comments, I read aton of them today and I had a bit of a happy cry thinking of my mom and what she would comment or agree with. Thank you everyone, And thank you Kahla
Dear Kahla, you are different from the other, perhaps more popular reactors who have watched the adaptations of The Professor's works. You have intuition into the meanings of things, far deeper and clearer than most. There is such a body of lore behind this wonder fo a tale, and I'm glad to see you appreciate it.
I cannot WAIT to watch the rest of the epic with you! Subscribed as of this hour, I wouldn't miss it!
"Not all tears are evil"
This will make sense later. 😉🍻
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I cannot wait to see you watch the rest of the movies! You're so insightful about the characters' motivations and the story beats 🧡
Waiting for this!! Cant wait for the other two movies!! Love the reaction!!
Your level of understanding and putting things together on your first watch is amazing. Looking forward to the next part!