Part 1 of 2 The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring Join Reema as she delves into the depths of this modern masterpiece and explore the raw emotions it evokes, the first of this genre of films! As I watched Frodo and the Fellowship journey through Middle-earth to destroy Sauron's ring. I was captivated by the stunning landscapes and the incredible depth of each character. It truly sets the bar for epic fantasy adventures. Can't wait for the next ones! #lordoftherings #lotr #reactionvideo Full Reaction Check out : Patreon (uncut, bonus, early access, polls): www.patreon.com/posts/lord-of-rings-of-106743197 Website (schedule, full reactions, blog): reembokreacts.com/video/the-lord-of-the-rings-fellowship-of-the-ring-full-reaction/ Playlists: The Lord of the Rings: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjIAo5zQzqdOfVKDmyNx5z04c Animated Films: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjIBP4yKX4aF0c8MGcR2PV8f5 Planet of the Apes Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjIA-nHn8PxIERWZxH3eF4nEt The Matrix Playlist : ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjIBqERPxalkut_aoJQokIIFr John Wick Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjICivAZtHoAbKx2gmgVfrLMS X-Men Playlist: X-Men: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjID1UU4zhIl0dIQXfC9VtLot MCU PLAYLIST: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjIBAQS_oPSskia-iYV1fRae0 Prdtr Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjIBUzdL5HOXYX1CaKzAaUhVF DCU Films: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjIBVIba4DuzxfYsvRd4nAa1s Action Hero Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjIAfGJO0tO1edEwqnAmD_WFE Batman Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjIA5RvkKNxEQLzkysZxFZr9o Sci-Fi Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjIBi7Kjr8oDDXrXAYtKx5hrR Alien Playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjIB83cuVgxJHkm9Lbs6U67AM Star Wars: ruclips.net/p/PLic-IrmvcjICOiaG6VVPWt9diC38zNBM3 Schedule: reembokreacts.com/home/ Visit my Patreon for full uncut videos, bonus content, early access, and much more: www.patreon.com/reembokreacts Join this channel to get access to perks: ruclips.net/channel/UCMmWaayfnXmVRiFK8hTvvaAjoin Please subscribe to my other channels: www.youtube.com/@lifestylegrub www.youtube.com/@ReembokReactsDesi www.youtube.com/@Reembokreactscreative Trytreats Box: www.trytreats.com/?aff=1435 Coupon Code 15% Discount: REEMBOKREACTS BUSINESS EMAIL info@reembokreacts.com (Sponsorships, Partnerships, anything else?) Shout out to my R2 Platinum Patrons, and channel members..Thank you for your continued support to keep my channel going! djKENTO Gary Smith Matthew C tvserieslove Phillip Ornelas Kage Uzumaki
Tolkien, (The OG of all Authors) was a veteran of the First World War and many other battles such as The Battle Of Somme etc. his works of art were to give back to the England as a form of restoring lost mythologies that he himself was a master of since he was a top professor of philology at Oxford. He did ALOT of his writing while in the trenches during WWI during small “breaks” while down in those trench forts built into the ground. And while he eldest son was in the Second World War; his Lord Of The Rings writings was strictly created above all else to give his eldest something to read while stationed wherever he was stationed. I forgot that part. They sent letters back and forth about it all the time. He was also the one and only son that actually protected his fathers legacy and work. A lot of his other work were put together BY his son after his father passed away. It’s well worth to react to the documentary behind the scenes film the director and crew and cast created together as well as the interview with the son Christopher Tolkien who you get to sort of enjoy a nice indoor and outdoor chat for like what came to about 1-2 hours of wonderful footage from an era that really must not be forgotten. His work shed a light on things like The Finnish Kalevala, Norwegian Elder Edda, The Welsh Mabinogion, The Norwegian Nibelungen, The Indian Bhagvagita & Several Irish Folklore + other Cultural things! The man also restored and translated ancient relics for the governments as one everyone trusted. Much of what’s in our dictionary come from his efforts as well. Anytime he spoke & even posted several comments into the paper as an editorial or response to certain issues as a very involved man for the world and the environment everyone turned their head to listen to him as everyone knew his worth and respected him greatly. His works show how NOT to glorify war; shows in the films if you pay close attention while watching the next films. Sharing what you know now via the after thoughts at the end of the second film! Remember. Extended edition. There is a lot missed out on especially in the second movie regarding Boromir backstory which there is much more in the books but the films WANTED to keep more but the cinemas and Harvey Weinstein literally harangued him into making a “theatrical cut” which is why you have two versions. The real version and the “theatrical cut”. It was all to make more money for the company that is the theatres/cinemas. To get more showings in per day during the year. And believe me. People were camping outside and travelling the country to watch it MORE THAN ONCE. His creations literally lead to inspiring the most currently famous books games & movies we all literally wouldn’t have enjoyed and be touched to our souls core without him and his spiritually connected brilliance. That and he was a philologist professor at Oxford first and foremost which covers so many things. Not just linguistic. The man was a true genius and Jack of all trades but ultimately LOVED the simple life. The inspiration for Lord of the Rings was not any war, but author J.R.R. Tolkien's love of language. Especially Welsh, Finnish and Old English. He lamented the loss of any true English folklore, that was wiped out after the Norman invasion of 1066, so Tolkien wrote many books on these new "legends" he came up with himself. Much of which is centered around three languages he fully developed himself. Two Elven languages and Dwarvish., Númenorean Adunaic, Black Speech(warped Numenorean and elvish) They all have syntax, vocabularies, and a whole writing system that can be learned as the Tengwar alphabet is moreso to match with the spoken elvish rather than one to one for other country’s alphabet. Hundreds of people worldwide speak elvish fluently. Tolkien did draw upon his personal experience in the trenches of World War ONE, not Two, as inspiration for some parts, most notably, the Dead Marshes that Frodo and Sam and Gollum pass through in The Two Towers. But war was not the inspiration for the entire series. World Of Warcraft. Skyrim, Harry Potter, Diablo, D&D, even Warhammer and so forth wouldn’t have. Existed without taking inspiration from and or completely ripping off from Tolkien. Many great documentaries to react to about him also more about him and AWESOME stuff from the hours & hours of behind the scenes documentaries from the DVDs of the movies which are also on RUclips & I can send you a playlist to react to from top to bottom on the channel called Pajasek99.
As my comment about Tolkien states. This is not modern fantasy. He was reviving ancient knowledge and culture of several countries as well as restoring ancient languages such as Anglo Saxon, olde English etc. his work of 25 books inspired all the movies and games and such for the last 70 plus years. Nothing would exist without this one WW1 veteran
In the extended edition, Aragorn sings the Lay of Luthien to the Hobbits. It tells the story of an elf princess, Luthien, who saved a man, Beren, from a dungeon. They fall in love and she becomes mortal and eventually dies. The gravestone of JRR Tolkien and his wife Edith bears the names Luthien and Beren.
The voice at the beginning is Galadriel - She’s older than the sun & moon, learned all from ALL the Valar (beyond angels), that was possible to be taught from them. she always knew there was more to know, to learn and more to create and had a drive to visit the homeland of her forefathers. To the hitherlands. Middle Earth. Where the elves truly were meant to live and mentor mankind for thousands of years so men could be fully ready to take the reigns in being the stewards of the world.
What kind of bs is this? She never reached Melian's height of knowledge, and Melian was ultimately just a maiar. Galadriel was very wise but nowhere near what you describe.
Extended scenes at risk of being missed: 1• Frodo/Sam's first meeting with the elves, providing context for Valinor and the elves journey there, as referenced throughout the films and seen at the end of the Return of the King(connects to the passing of the elves in the beginning of their leaving the shire when Frodo and Sam are near the Old Forest by the Shire which leads them to eventually bumping into Merry And Pippin! (An epic scene with Gandalf in Rivendell was also removed as well.) 2. Aragorn singing the Lay of Luthien, providing a parallel between the events of the Beren and Luthien and Aragorn's relationship with Arwen of which every reactor channel I’ve seen makes the connection and it pulls them into a deeper understanding of their relationship every single time. 3. Aragorn kneeling at his mother's grave, giving him some additional backstory for the viewer. 4. Gandalf explaining to Frodo about the corruptive power of the Ring, and how it will strain the Fellowship from the inside, foreshadowing Boromir's downfall. 5. Sam singing a lament for Gandalf, providing more emotional weight to Gandalf's death, referencing the start of the movie and strengthening the connection between him and the Hobbits ( also highlights Tolkien's love of song and poetry in the books). 6. Galadriel giving the gifts to the Fellowship, providing context for their appearance in later films, as well as drawing a parallel between Gimli's gift and the events of the Silmarillion (Fëanor & Galadriel). That’s just the beginning. Including several removed scenes between Aragorn & Galadriel and Aragorn with her husband Celeborn! 7• also the opening explaining Hobbits & their culture to the viewers, so they have a better understanding of these peoples we will be following which also was the direct full chapter called Concerning Hobbits.
Elrond the Oxford scholar part 2 - For Tolkien, lineage is everything, and in this regard, Elrond is an all star game all by himself. He is an heir to almost every major ancient ruling household in Middle Earth AND Valinor: The three Noldorin houses: He is the last of the blood of Fingolfin through High King Turgon his great-grandfather (who, as many have written, was Glorfindel's lord), last male representative of the house of Finarfin as an heir to the authority and former herault of High King Gil Galad (Christopher Tolkien himself denied his original theory of Gil Galad being of the house of Fingolfin as published in the Silmarilion), and last of the house of Fëanor for having been the adopted son of Maglor & Maedhros, 2eldest of the 7 sons of Fëanor. Teleri: He is the only descendant to Thingol of Doriath, High king of all Teleri. (but he lacks, to my knowledge, a direct connection to Olwë of Alqualondë, King of the Teleri in Valinor, and of course he can't be the heir of Círdan since Círdan did not have children that we know of and is still alive, so not a perfect score). - Vanyar: His great-great-great grandmother was the niece of Ingwë, who is still High King of all elves in Valinor and in general (faint but meaningful connection because that probably makes him the highest ranking male vanyar in Middle Earth, and Glorfindel is either a vanyar or part vanyar). His father is also half Vanyar elf and his father is the great man of the Edain named Tuor (king story short due to wild circumstances and his deeds alongside his wife Idril lead him to being able to become of elven kind so as to remain with her and not cause her eternal grief. Humans: He is the brother of Elros, founder of the royal lines of Numenor, Gondor and Arnor, and is the oldest living member of all three ancient houses of the Edain through Beren his great-grandfather for the house of Beor, Tuor his grandfather for the house of Hador, and Hareth (Tuor's grandmother) for the house of Haleth. Ainur: he even is the only elven descendant of Melian of the Maiar, the only Ainu to ever have a child. In the eyes of Glorfindel, Elrond would be the rightful heir to almost every kingdom that existed when he was originally alive. It's not about individual power at all. Elrond is his lord. (He could have gone for Galadriel, linked to all three royal houses of Valinor, elder to Elrond and a Calaquendi, but she's a girl you see. & Aragorn is the eldest male descendant in primogeniture of Elrond's twin brother, but he's a human and dozens of generations cadet to Elrond). There could be several reasons. Tolkien’s Elves-the ones in the stories anyway- were royalty. During his time in Gondolin, Glorfindel was liege-man to Turgon, King of Gondolin. He was loyal not only to Turgon himself but to Idril, Tuor, and their son Eärendil as well. After the attack on Gondolin, Glorfindel accompanied the fleeing Elves and sacrificed himself to make good their escape, fighting off a Balrog that tried to waylay them. Elrond was Turgon’s direct descendant and closest surviving relative in Middle-earth. Glorfindel likely extended his allegiance to Turgon’s family to Elrond.
Tolkien wrote Lotr’s as a vehicle for the languages he created as an Oxford professor, which gives you idea how awesome the books are…good reaction, subbed, extended versions please 😊
As a vehicle for all 25 of his books. The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, Book Of Lost Tales, Of Beren & Lúthien, Children Of Húrin and more. Such as Lay Of Leithien, laws and customs of the eldar. Morgoth’s ring. 12 volumes of histories of middle earth, Tom Shippey’s Road To Middle Earth, lays of beleriand, fall of Gondolin, fall of Númenor and more! - The Shaping of Middle-earth (1986) - The Lost Road and Other Writings (1987) - The Return of the Shadow (1988) - The Treason of Isengard (1989) - The War of the Ring (1990) - Sauron Defeated (1992) - Morgoth's Ring (1993) - The War of the Jewels (1994) - The Peoples of Middle-earth (1996)
You have the attribution backwards. He invented the Elven language as the seed for all of Middle Earth. He and CS Lewis were attempting to create healing mythos to replace the indigenous European oral traditions that had been destroyed by Roman colonization and replaced by Christianity from the Levant. They both believed, as do many historians and scholars, that European colonialism and the countless centuries of infighting and conflict could be traced to that gap in Western cultural development. So, like an abused child growing up to be a child abuser, they believed the First World War and the rising authoritarianism of their day was due to this cultural trauma. They began with children's stories, *The Hobbit* and *The Chronicles of Narnia* from Lewis, to try to heal that wound. Tolkien was the first person to try to write an entire mythology, and he created Elven as the language of an idealized culture in order to spawn that cohesive metaphorical world.
You have to watch the Extended Editions, you’re missing so much lore and info without watching them. Welcome to this glorious adventure by the way. Found you when you did your Blood Sport reaction
No one gives a shit about lore. They want a good movie. And LOTR original cut is a better movie than the crappy extendeds, which are packed with filler and unfunny humor.
@@DestinyAwaits19 Harsh but not inaccurate. The theatrical cuts are far better paced which for films of this length is a great benefit to viewers who haven't read the books. It is a huge cast and world building epic in the films all by themselves but like any film they are changing many things from the books to make for better visual narrative. The extended editions don't add anything truly important that their loss takes away. If you want the lore of Middle Earth read the books. The films will never be any substitute worth mentioning for them.
I'm mixed on that. I only watch the extendeds now, but I saw them all first in the theater then theatrical dvds. I still loved them, plus you get to watch the extended editions later as a sort-of-1st-time watching experience. I can see both sides.
@tileux You must be on drugs. The problem with the extended editons is they're not gritty enough. They're not ominous movies. They have too many light moments, too many soft fluffy scenes, too much goofy humor and too much cringiness. Saruman telling Grima he smells of horse doesn't belong there, neither does the Orc arguing with Saruman about Fangorn Forest, or Legolas saying the trees have feelings. Don't you see how cringe that is? Aragorn telling Gandalf he still speaks in riddles, or Gimli puffing ghosts away as he steps over dead skulls, Concerning Hobbits where people pick their ears or munch on cup cakes. Those scenes only cheapen the quality of LOTR and turn it into a joke. The theatricals are much more edgy, gritty and serious, and lack all the filler of the extendeds.
Nothing important to the plot is missing in the original versions. Peter Jackson apparently thought so too lol. That's why they are not called the "Director's Cut" versions. If someone is already nerding out over the setting and lore then yeah give the extended versions a shot sometime after watching the originals but to act like so much info is somehow missing from 3 movies that are all around 3 hours already is ridiculous.
Elrond the Oxford scholar part 3 - Tolkien’s writings show that Elrond had a great deal of his own personal power and authority. He was “mighty among Elves and Men.” In one of his letters, Tolkien discussed Galadriel’s refusal of Frodo’s offer of the One Ring, and whether she could have wielded it. He stated that if she were indeed capable of commanding it, then so were the other bearers of the Three, especially Elrond (my emphasis). He was part Maia and the great-grandson of Lúthien Tinúviel herself. Gil-galad gave Vilya to him, not to Glorfindel (who in some versions of the story was around at the time). He must have had his reasons. Elrond had multiple skills. He was not only a healer and loremaster, but a diplomat and commander. Gil-galad thought highly of Elrond’s leadership abilities. He listened to Elrond’s counsel, appointed him to lead his troops to Eregion, made him his herald (a diplomat and negotiator), and after the founding of Rivendell appointed him as vice-regent in Eriador. Elrond and Círdan, not Glorfindel, stood with Gil-galad at the final combat on Orodruin. Glorfindel probably could do a lot of things, but he’s portrayed mostly as a military man (and he seems to be general of Rivendell’s army). Elrond was descended from both Finwë and Elu Thingol (Elwë). This would have stood him in good stead as lord and leader of a population that likely included both Noldor and Sindar. Finally, recall that The Silmarillion was based largely on the work of Noldorin historians. Perhaps their biases led them to overstate the benefits of being Amanyar. Several wise, powerful, and/or talented characters never saw the light of the Trees point blank, including Cirdan, Mablung, Beleg, Daeron, Eöl, Lúthien, Celeborn(in one version), Eärendil, Elwing, and Gil-galad. Elrond as Master of Rivendell was lord of several Amanyar, not just Glorfindel (Gandalf mentioned that in Elrond’s house dwelt some unspecified number of Elves from beyond the Sea). The only Calaquendi left in Middle-earth who outranked Elrond was his mother-in-law Galadriel, (he’s also distantly related to her as his great ancestor is her great uncle Elwë (Elu Thingol). Calaquendi, meaning "Elves of the Light" in Quenya. Some of the earliest Elves to come into existence, the Calaquendi dwelt in Valinor with the gods during the halcyon Years of the Trees, which predate even the First Age of Middle-earth. Originally Answered: Why is Glorfindel not Elrond's "superior" in Lord of the Rings. He is a Calaquendi, and arguably more powerful, why does he defer to Elrond? Glorfindel defers to Elrond because of Elrond’s position in the hierarchy overall, He is one of the twins born to Eärendil and Elwing .. who are they you ask? Well Eärendil is the Man who sailed to Valinor to request the aid of the Valar against Melkor aka Morgoth. Elwing was the White was the third child and only daughter of Dior Eluchíl and Nimloth of Doriath. You follow Elwing lineage back and you wind up looking at some pretty impressive figures throughout the history of Middle Earth’s first age. - - Glorfindel while a lord from the House of the Golden Flower was not the pinnacle of rule, he however was a mighty combatant. (Killed a balrog in the first age, died. But was given the gift of form again and a mission to perform in Middle Earth and sent back. He was NOT banished or sentenced.) The other thing to consider is by the time Glorfindel comes back to Middle Earth, Elrond has been handling things in Rivendell (Imaldris) for quite a while.. why would he attempt to supplant him even if he had the grounds for it? The main reason Glorfindel is more powerful is he is granted powers by the Valar that power him up to a Maia level. That also doesn’t sound like someone who was banished to me. The reason, of course, is that ‘power’ and ‘authority’ are not the same thing. Glorfindel is a combat monster. Even the Nazgûl are afraid of him. He’s one of four people in Middle-earth’s recorded history to kill a Balrog. (Tuor, Ecthelion, Gandalf being the others.) However, Glorfindel is a soldier, not a politician. Back in Gondolin, he commanded one regiment in the army, the House of the Golden Flower, under the command of King Turgon. When the city fell, he assisted in the evacuation of the survivors, but deferred to the leadership of Tuor, whom Turgon had nominated as his successor. (“Let Tuor be your guide and your chieftain”.) He engaged the Balrog which was attacking the fleeing women and children to protect them, and died fighting it. Resurrected, he was sent back to Middle-earth and next appears in the history leading a fairly small force of Noldor to reinforce an army led by Prince Eärnur of Gondor and Círdan of the Grey Havens. All his life, he’s done one thing well: led troops in battle, or engaged foes single-handed. He’s never ruled a kingdom, he’s never acted as a judge, he’s not noted for his wise counsel or his mastery of lore. Elrond, on the other hand, is all of those things. He had his apprenticeship in rulership as the Herald of Gil-galad in the Second Age: clearly he was Gil-galad’s most trusted servant since the High King entrusted Elrond with one of the Three Rings of Power. Elrond is only noted as leading an army in person once, during the war in Eregion: but he wasn’t especially successful given that Sauron destroyed that kingdom. What Elrond did do successfully, however, was rescue the survivors of Eregion, and set up a hidden refuge - Rivendell - where they could be safe for the next 4,500 years or so. That shows his talents lay in leadership more than in war. (The fact that Elrond thus saved the surviving jewel-smiths of Eregion - followers of the same House of Fëanor which murdered his grandparents and destroyed his home - also points to his wisdom, compassion and mercy: all qualities you’d want in your ruler.) So much for Elrond’s personal qualities. The fact is, though, that he’s also the great-grandson of the same King Turgon of Gondolin who was Glorfindel’s sworn liege-lord. He’s the grandson of Tuor, whom Turgon entrusted with the leadership of the Gondolindrim, and whom Glorfindel followed (literally: Glorfindel commanded the rear-guard) in their escape from the doomed city. It’s likely that Glorfindel would consider that he owes personal loyalty to Turgon’s heir, in fulfilment of his oaths, quite apart from any question of whether Elrond is the legitimate overlord of all the remaining Noldor of Middle-earth. (Personally I’d say Galadriel had a better claim, but she didn’t want the job. Neither did Elrond, of course. You might even argue that Aragorn, as descendant of Eärendil’s eldest son, is the rightful Ingaran Etya-Noldorion, but he didn’t claim that responsibility either…)
I have seen this movie so many times, but I am still blown away by the incredible acting & impeccable casting. These films have great writing material to draw from, but the cast is so impeccable & they all put everything into their characters & performance. That's why I think that despite being a timeless classic with quite a few changes, even diehard Tolkien fans were sold on it. The actors & set designers really put in the effort to honor the source material, as well as sell it to a new audience. It was "lightning in a bottle", as they say.
Missed scene - The song Aragorn sings has huge importance! Here is the full version: “The leaves were long, the grass was green, The hemlock-umbels tall and fair, And in the glade a light was seen; Of stars in shadow shimmering, Tinnúviel was dancing there, To music of a pipe unseen And light of stars was in her hair And in her raiment glimmering There Beren came from mountains cold; And lost he wandered under leaves; And where the Elven-river rolled. He walked alone and sorrowing. He peered between the hemlock-leaves; And saw in wonder flowers of gold Upon her mantle and her sleeves And her hair like shadow following Enchantment healed his weary feet That over hills were doomed to roam And forth he hastened, strong and fleet And grasped at moonbeams glistening Through woven woods in Elvenhome She lightly fled on dancing feet And left him lonely still to roam In the silent forest listening He heard there oft the flying sound Of feet as light as linden-leaves Or music welling underground In hidden hollows quavering Now withered lay the hemlock-sheaves And one by one with sighing sound Whispering fell the beachen leaves In the wintry woodland wavering He sought her ever, wandering far Where leaves of years were thickly strewn By light of moon and ray of star In frosty heavens shivering Her mantle glinted in the moon As on a hill-top high and far She danced, and at her feet was strewn A mist of silver quivering When winter passed, she came again And her song released the sudden spring, Like rising lark, and falling rain And melting water bubbling He saw the elven-flowers spring About her feet, and healed again He longed by her to dance and sing Upon the grass untroubling Again she fled, but swift he came Tinnúviel ! , Tinnúviel ! He called her by her elvish name And there she halted listening One moment stood she, and a spell His voice laid on her: Beren came And doom fell on Tinúviel That in his arms lay glistening As Beren looked into her eyes Within the shadows of her hair The trembling starlight of the skies He saw there mirrored shimmering Tinnúviel the elven-fair Immortal maiden elven-wise About him cast her shadowy hair And arms like silver glimmering Long was the way that fate them bore O'er stony mountains cold and grey Through halls of ireon and darkling door, And woods of nightshade morrowless The Sundering Seas between them lay And yet at last they met once more And long ago they passed away In the forest singing sorrowless” The true elvish version is far greater and so full of beauty & nuanced mournful sadness that’s break the hearts of mortals from its beauty and sadness so the true song has been sort of taboo and the mannish tongues that retell it is stated to only be a shadow beneath the tree of the true story! (A clip of it is in the original definitive version though. Viggo Mortenson who plays Aragorn designed the melody and style himself and wished it to sound Celtic in nature.)
Welcome to this wonderful adventure that you've embarked on! I would highly recommend watching the extended editions for the next two films. I know they're long, but trust me, you won't regret it.
Elrond is Tolkien’s equivalent for an Oxford scholar. Oxford scholars have the highest honors in education. Likewise Elrond is a master of lore. He is a master of defensive magical arts. Rivendell was a place where folk from many races went. And they always came out with such enhanced knowledge that they felt more powerful in their communities. Elrond knew all about runes of every kind. Runes are powerful spells/incantations used to guard borders/entrances. Elrond is able to use this knowledge to guard Rivendell. For instance he conjured water horses to sink the Nazgul. Gandalf himself needed Elrond’s knowledge to crack Erebor’s spells/incantations. He also needed Elrond to help deal with the Nazgul. Due to Elrond’s knowledge it is implied - people on quests liked to stop at Rivendell for aid, lore or counsel. Lineage-wise Elrond is descended from many races. He is descended from Fingolfin. He is also descended from Melian. And he is descended from Elwë. And from all the great houses of Men. Elrond is so powerful that Gil-Galad committed Vilya to him when Lindon was in danger. Next to Galadriel his knowledge of magical arts is unparalleled. Particularly defensive magical arts. And this is the most important thing to know about Elrond. He is a magic scholar beyond compare. His lineage really doesn’t matter as he is a mix of so many to the point that he has claim to leadership of all kinships of middle earth. Man and Elf alike. He could also rise to the occasion with a sword. For instance he stood by Gil-Galad when Gil-Galad fought Sauron. And he survived. But he was most well known for his magic. Far and wide his reputation had spread. So much that Sauron sought his talents for the rings of power before those of Celebrimbor despite Celebrimbor being the son of Curufin who was one of the 7sons of Fëanor! Which says a lot since all of his sons were just as great as he was all around. Celebrimbor was just as great as his father and uncles so again. That says alot.
(No spoilers) - Firstly: All 16 rings were meant to go to the elves ( which lead to 300-500years of his infiltration & deception down the drain.) but Mairon of the Maiar(primordial angelic beings in simple terms as they are sort of beyond angels) disguised as a high elf named Annatar when he came to the elves pretending to be an emissary from Valinor on behalf of the Valar so it makes sense how alluring the ring is and how strong it’s pull on people is. (A bit too instant in the movies though) Galadriel soon saw right through him and especially when after speaking with him regarding not remembering him when in Valinor long ago where she learned from all the Valar thanks to being dominantly Vanyar/Teleri side over her Noldorin side where she gleaned from that encounter that she did not study under Aulë the Vala with any elf named Annatar ! But later named Sauron by the elves meaning deceiver! After all of this, The three elven rings were made in secret without Saurons touch upon them thanks to Celebrimbor! Remember Gandalf before he became Gandalf was the same species of entity Sauron used to be!! Wow hey? The Rings in this case, would have lost their powers eventually due to the lack of the One Ring and possibly because they were designed to defeat evil, & evil in the form of Sauron had been defeated twice already in the past. The Three Elven Rings served their purpose for a long time. Two out of three of them had several different bearers Unlike the other Rings, the main purpose of the Three is to "heal and preserve", as when Galadriel used Nenya to preserve her realm of Lothlórien over long periods. The Elves made the Three Rings to try to halt the passage of time, or as Tolkien had Elrond say, "to preserve all things unstained". I can expand upon this based on any further statements & questions you have for me as a reply to this comment ! ❤ There is problem here with the Rings, the Three were supposed to be never touched by Sauron and that's why they were not corrupting…Sauron had not taken part in their making which made the Three more 'pure' unsullied by his dark power, unlike the Nine and Seven Rings! But Sauron in the show touched the very material they were made of!!! So technically he could have tainted them and corrupted! Even appendices of Lot tell us the order of making the rings, so they didn't even need the righs to more detailed writings in UT or Silmarillion: 1200 Sauron endeavours to seduce the Eldar. Gil-galad refuses to treat with him; but the smiths of Eregion are won over. The Númenoreans begin to make permanent havens. c. 1500 The Elven-smiths instructed by Sauron reach the height of their skill. They begin the forging of the Rings of Power. c. 1590 The Three Rings are completed in Eregion. c. 1600 Sauron forges the One Ring in Orodruin. He completes the Barad-dûr. Celebrimbor perceives the designs of Sauron. 1693 War of the Elves & Sauron begins. The Three Rings are hidden." 'Did you not hear me, Gloin?' said Elrond. 'The Three were not made by Sauron, nor did he ever touch them. But of them it is not permitted to speak. So much only in this hour of doubt I may now say. They are not idle. But they were not made as weapons of war or conquest: that is not their power. Those who made them did not desire strength or domination or hoarded wealth, but understanding, making, and healing, to preserve all things unstained. These things the Elves of Middle-earth have in some measure gained, though with sorrow. But all that has been wrought by those who wield the Three will turn to their undoing, and their minds and hearts will become revealed to Sauron, if he regains the One." - The 3 Elven Rings are not susceptible to “The One Ring” in any direct way.. They’re only tied by fate to lose their power if Sauron is defeated completely & absolutely. As they were made by the elves and as always they make things for a purpose and pour their literal spirit into things they create. So if Sauron is defeated then the three rings power will fade and basically become almost useless or diminished versions of their original design since by this era magic has bled from the world by a huge degree thanks to Morgoth’s poisoning the world itself with his very essence that he poured into it. Called The Long Defeat By The Elves and The Men Of The West.
The extended editions are a must to watch, they have many different scenes which are so natural that you can't tell what was added as extra. Glad you're doing this magnificent trilogy!
They are a cool bonus to folks who already love LOTR but for new watchers the originals are the way to go. They can experience it the way we all did in theaters when the world fell in love with these movies.
@@rgoodwyn any reactor I've watched hasn't had a bad thing to say about the EE versions. One even said he wasn't sure what was added in for this version as they felt so seamless and natural to the film. so each to their own, but I feel like they're a great way to watch them for the first time. Both are but my preference is for the EE version. You have one as well which is cool.
@@rgoodwyn Precisely. The Extended Edition obsessives are so tiresome. The Theatrical editions are superior as films, especially for first-time watchers.
@henrikpersson4371 He has been so fully corrupted that there is basically no hobbit left in him. It's like how the orcs were originally elves until Morgoth corrupted them. Now, they are no longer immortal beings with keen minds and sharp vision, but twisted creatures whose eyes cannot stand the Sun's light.
Fun fact: Actor Sean Bean has a severe fear of flying and that was quite a problem during the filming of Lord of the Rings. Scenes were regularly shot in isolated places. The actors and crew were brought by helicopter, but our Boromir was not seen. When the time came again, he would start a walking tour to the filming location hours in advance and already wearing his costume.
Trilogy The Lord Of The Ring Extended Edition: (1) The Felloship Of The Ring Extended Edition (2) The Two Tower Extended Edition (3) The Return Of The King Extended Edition Trilogy The Hobbit Extended Edition Of The Adventures Of Bilbo Baggin: (1) An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition (2) The Desolation Of Smaug Extended Edition (3) The Battle Five Armie Extended Edition
Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result. Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons. - Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart. But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again. The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️). Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film. It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!” It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
Saruman never served Sauron nor bent to him at all in the books. The Gandalf locked in the Tower bit is explained ONLY in the Unfinished Tales Book: In [manuscript-C) The Black Riders arrived at the Gate of Isengard while Gandalf was still a prisoner in the tower. In this account, Saruman, in fear & despair, & perceiving the full horror of service to Mordor, resolved suddenly to yield to Gandalf, & to beg for his pardon & help. Temporizing at the Gate, he admitted that he had Gandalf within, & said that he would go & try to discover what he knew; if that were unavailing, he would deliver Gandalf up to them. Then Saruman hastened to the summit of Orthanc - & found Gandalf gone. Away south against the setting moon he saw a great Eagle flying towards Edoras. See, the thing is he was always master of studying the enemy & even being able to think like they do to always know exactly the best ways to handle ever situation and so on, but the thing is he didn't just become the enemy, he at this time in a sense for once actually grew afraid of him, probably Sauron did what Sauron did with Finrod Felagund in the duel of visions, (Galadriel’s elder brother who by the way was the most important in the Legendarium & is the main reason the third age even exists) which basically widdled Saruman with various visions of the past and future until it wore him down, but Saruman(Curumo) was the mostly already becoming weary due to what was called The Long Defeat, magic bleeding out from the lands of middle earth and subsequently certain things become less and less possible and the elves begin to go west. Even the ones who never wished to leave middle earth and many of which were born here by the thousands. So him also being a student and helper of Aulë of the Valar he was going to fight fire with fire and make a bid for the ring just so Sauron could never regain full power and if Saruman found a way to release himself from his power restrictions even by any small margin or worked with Eru in some way it might have worked out in the end if things went differently enough to where such action from him would be needed. Ontop of that he was growing ever jealous of Gandalf for he received the Varya from Círdan and prior to that was chosen by the other Valar, Nienna’s chosen champion to go to middle earth. But Gandalf(Olórin back then) refused over and over and exclaimed his fear of Sauron(Mairon), varya I feel would have kindle the heart of Saruman to stay strong as he had been fighting the evils of the world for a very long time since he had been sent to Middle Earth. And for the is reason Saruman wished to hold the ring at hostage. Keep Sauron from taking back his full strength and basically use it to stave off The Long Defeat. Saruman is very complex. The Hobbit movies actually shows how he was even 60 years ago during Bilbo’s story. He was one of the main forces thwarting Sauron for over 2000 years. The Númenoreans: the high men of the west; gifted Saruman with Orthanc which was of their making. Now known as Isengard. - saruman is actually trying to doublecross sauron. He wants the ring for himself. He thinks he can control it. The little orcs around saruman are from mordor - sauron's orcs sent to help saruman but also to spy on him. The big fighting orcs - the uruk hai - are loyal only to saruman. Orcs are like that. But its why saruman's orders are a bit vague - to avoid sauron's orcs knowing what saruman is doing. The movies dont make this bit of the story very clear. But notice that, while saruman knows where the fellowship is he never lets Sauron Know.
Another really great novel to screen you should watch and react to is Lonesome Dove. Pulitzer Prize Winner novel Western by Larry McMurty adapted into a four part mini series. Both Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Duvall have said it’s their finest work ever. Danny Glover and Angelica Huston also give truly incredible work. You will love it. A new but enthusiastic fan.
the problem with "recommending other fantasy films based on books" is that you're starting out with what is unequivocally the best example in that category. Going to, say, Eragon, from this, will be like going on a trip to Amarillo, Texas after you've just been vacationing in Vatican City.
I don't know if anyone has already said this but it will make everything that happens in this and the next two movies make more sense if you know that Gandalf, Saruman and Sauron (along with some others like the eagles) are actually angels... older than the world itself. It's pretty explicitly stated in the books early on so I don't think it's a spoiler to clarify that.
Do not wait a week to re watch the extended edition. Many who do this end up happier for it! also do not rush through the next movie. LOTR makes or breaks RUclips channels biweekly and monthly. So tread with care and respect for what you’re about to view! Not just another random movie to add to your list.
Several connect to the first film. All the way til the end. And redeems several characters before the ending of fellowship. Character development and foreshadowing galore down the drain on the Harvey Weinstein creepy theatre version
Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result. Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons. - Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart. But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again. The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️). Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film. It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!” It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
If you actually paused at the end just watch the extended edition for the next half. That way you’ll only have to rewatch the first half in another video. Or perhaps react to RichieNicksGeeking’s “top ten extended scenes from fellowship of the ring”. It even explains how to avoid copyright as well when doing reactions to LOTR!
The Shire set was built and covered with dirt and vegetation. They let it grow for a year before filming to make it look authentic and cozy. It's still there. You can book a tour.
Hello lady Reembok! This is my fav movie of my life! Also my best trilogy as well. After I saw this movie everything changed on my life. I read books like 10 times and playing all kind of Middle Earth games since. You should have go extended version! Anyway here comes some random info: 1) Five wizards are maiar souls like angels. Their power nerfed by Valar (gods) sending to Middle Earth for giving hope to free people. They took old men bodies as disguise. 2) Sauron is the most powerful maiar. He could change his form to werewolf, an handsome elf or great eye! On the other hand dark maiar mostly pick balrog bodies. 3) Gandalf is carrying one of the 3 elven rings called Narya. Ring of fire. So he had to use the ring against the balrog called Durin's Bane in Moria. 4) Dragons are so powerful and dangerous in Tolkien's world. If you wanna see one of them, watch Hobbit trilogy after this. 5) Ring increases abilities whoever carries it. Invisibility, can see the dead people and gives a sight to see much further distances etc. In time it takes control their minds and corrupts their hearts. If the ringbearer has pure good hearted and not much fighting skills, Ring has not much to do. Corruption process is extremely long when someone carries like Frodo. 6) Waters of Bruinen floods through the Nazgul because Noldor elves created that protection magic long time ago around the borders of Rivendell. 7) If Elrond could push Isildur into the fire, that means he would kill the great kings of Men. That means elves and men war would begins for ages! For same wisdom when you see counsel scene, everyone was yelling eachother Aragorn didnt even bother to get up from his chair. He raised by Lord Elrond who is the symbol of wisdom.
Nope. The balrog was the infinite undimmed form of first age power that the poisoning of the world couldn’t harm. Lord of balrogs was the son of Morgoth(Melkor) and Ulbandi the troll queen. Creating Gothmog
What’s wild is they are dead and blind and don’t have physical bodies. The reason the bugs & worms were coming out of the soil when the Ringwraith was near the hiding hobbits (and the reason the dog was afraid of the searching Ringwraith earlier) is because the Nazgul are so vile and terrible that nature itself abhors them. The trees were shuddering as they approached the hobbits on the road, which is why Frodo yelled, "Get off the road! Quick!" They are anti-life ("neither living nor dead" as Aragorn describes them). They are servants of Sauron, aka Gorthaur, aka "Abomination." Just touching one could injure or kill you. Thus the creepy crawlies in the earth wanted to move away from it as fast as possible. ((Extended but about the Nazgûl below)). The 9 Nazgûl are blind and basically deaf also, they can only "smell" the ring and the energies of the Unseen Realm. Sauron was always weary of The WitchKing Of Angmar, (The Leader Nazgûl), would launch an attempt to usurp his power. He and his forces almost singlehandedly destroyed the three kingdoms of Númenoreans, at the region of Arnor, mainly by spreading plagues upon the land with what is called The Black Breath. How sad is it that they "achieved" a twisted form of immortality but now they cannot interact with nor enjoy the world around them. The envy a portion of the Númenoreans had for the elves. basically led these individuals to such a choice, one by one of the 9 falling to Sauron at different speeds, and some even did good their entire country and world around them for quite a while. But since he toppled the great Númenorean country at the heart of the sea between middle earth and Valinor by manipulating the people slowly degenerating lifespan, tricking Ar Pharazôn into attacking Valinor and back then that land was place one could physically see and travel towards. Eru Illuvatar the one allfather shifted Valinor into an in between limbo space and which caused the world to turn round or semi spherical which caused a giant tidal wave so huge it plunged Númenor to the bottom of the sea but Saurons fair form was pinned to the bottom of the sea by the island of Númenor so now he can no longer take fair angelic form ever again! Now he’s far less beguiling. But sadly the waves also crashed into entire coastlines of middle earth too. See. Even gods actions have consequences! It’s why the Valar among other reasons do not take direct action anymore as it’s always caused something catastrophic. It’s also why Gandalf explained what he could do with the one ring.
In point of fact, the ring pit Frodo on. Having it in his hand was his mistake, but it wasn’t his fault Pippin was an idiot in that moment by mentioning who he was. The ring purposely put itself on Frodo’s finger because it is alive and its own character. As Gandalf said, it awoke and heard its master’s call, so it is TRYING to get back to Sauron and it knew the Wraith’s were close by, so it figured that was as good a chance as any.
In aall of the history of middle earth Bilbo's the olny being to give up the ring of powe of his own free will. No one, or nothing else had the strength of will to do so
not entirely true, Sam did too. Also the whole bit on caradrhas with boromir, so I guess that's two others. Also worth giving Gimli a mention, the only character who actually attempted to cause harm to the ring.
Missed scene - The song heard when the elves were spotted in the forest by Frodo&Sam near the beginning of the movie: chanting a very special Hymn to make their journey most safe:(With English translation) * 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” (The elvish name given to Varda is 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" Elentári means queen of the stars in Quenya. Elbereth means queen of the stars in Sindarin. Gilthoniel means kindler of the stars in Sindarin. 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 honorific name seems to have fallen out of favour. After that time she was called instead Elentári, the Queen of the Stars.
It's important to realize that the ring is a character in the story. It has its own will. It wants to go back to Sauron. It even speaks to people... promising them power as a means to gain what it wants.
7:44 Some of the Hobbit children Bilbo is telling his story to are the children of the director, Peter Jackson. They appear again later. PJ himself also appears in the background. Hobbits are not immune to the Ring, but are less affected than most as they do not desire power, they desire a peaceful, quiet life.
You are about to have the time of your life with these films and I'm glad I stumbled upon your journey. No need for a bunch of questions right now. Just soak it in and have fun! Be sure to react to the Extended Editions of this trilogy from now on. You wont regret it.
Listen fanboy, I know you Tolkien kiss asses love the extended editions, but they're not better movies. They're inferior movies compared to the pacing and tone of the theatricals.
@@DestinyAwaits19 there are always naysayers about watching the EE movies XD let people enjoy stuff without crapping on them. And I do think the EE's are the better movie. you can't prove me wrong.
@@DestinyAwaits19 The so-called "extended editions" are what the director intended. Jackson was forced to shorten them so theaters could have 3 showings a day instead of only 2. You can prefer whichever version you like, but facts are facts.
@@Keffinated Jackson himself said this - "The theatrical versions are the definitive versions. I regard the extended cuts as being a novelty for the fans that really want to see the extra material" So what the hell are you talking about? The theatricals are the official movies.
@@Iceman-135 The problem wiith the EEs is they're not ominous enough. Lord of the Rings are meant to be war movies. The theatricals retain that dark grittiness. But in the extended it becomes convoluted with silly scenes, humor, petty height measuring between hobbits and just all round light heartedness. It cheapens the quality of Lord of the Rings, and dilutes the consistency and tone of the films.
The movies are masterpieces but they do Isildur some unintentional injustice. In book he NEVER succumbs to the ring, he instead spends his time being a fair ruler who practically gave power away to the people INSTEAD of being power hungry. He comes to realize that he is not powerful enough to truly bend the ring to his will. That it will eventually overcome him. Isildur resolves to give the ring to Elrond but is killed on the way to Rivendel. It's a tragic story of a man that tries to right his wrong but ultimately fails. In the books isildur literally repented and was about to bring the ring to Rivendell and apologize as he recognized it was beyond him even for a great numenorean connected to the faithful line of the mighty Elendil I preface the prologue & war, other depictions I LOVE, captured the themes WELL, the vibe of the whole trilogy! The significance of the duel between Elendil & Sauron was Nerffed; (He wasn’t some random old bloke in armour getting smacked around) This man was MIGHTY and gleaming with power which you’ll find out in the great videos you’ll soon react to with joy! * He and Gil-Galad; last true Elven King battled Sauron and slayed Sauron’s physical body and both died in the process. GilGalad was held high by the face for all free peoples to see as he then incinerated his bodily form to a crisp of ash! Isildur was part of the fight too but not as prominently and he just comes up to the body to cut the ring finger off and…. So one example is how easily Sauron is killed in the intro. * • He's set up as this super powered badass, but all you have to do is cut off his finger? That's not how it went down in the book, where the greatest man-king and the greatest elven-king had to double-team Sauron to strike down his body, but were killed in the effort (Isildur then cuts the ring from the corpse). Especially for elves the title of king has many meanings & by the Third Age there isn’t a population large enough to even attempt to such a thing as creating a unified kingdom, which would put a target on their backs, let alone many of them are beyond all of that anyway as it’s seen as doing more harm than anything good. * They also seen what happened when the elves fell upon the swords of their own hubris and passion no matter if it was for the right reasons some of the time. That it always ended up in some sort of tragedy which sometimes even damaged the earth itself. They had long known about what’s called the Long Defeat as ever since Morgoth’s marring of the land itself; pouring his remnants into it that caused the “magic” to slowly drain away from the land itself, which is sad because for ages several clans of elves were born there. even the greatest ancestors were “born” in middle earth awakening to the stars ! Many of who are left have accepted the next phase of their life which is to become councillors, healers and loremasters to those with the heart to listen and the desire to learn. But above all the guardians and custodians of several things and the world itself for as long as they can remain!❤ The elves “exist” as long as the world does. And Tolkien made it obvious in many ways that it’s our world as he restored Anglo Saxon culture/Mythologies and folklore, and their languages too alongside Irish, Welsh and Finnish mythologies too. Especially Norwegian(of which I am) This is what Amazon (the show that shall not be named) didn’t deliver either [[AKA the actual story which inspired everything we love into existence with games and movies and books and so forth. Skyrim, elder scrolls, oblivion, Diablo, and world of Warcraft and D&D. And Game Of Thrones was hugely inspired by Tolkien… yet as the godfather of everything and the heart of what caused many peoples lives to be saved cannot get the justice it deserves for adaptations? People literally conquered cancer because of the books and the trilogy, the books were read to their children for years. All 25 of them. The man was a hugely respected scholar and professor in the world. Translated ancient artifacts and hieroglyphs and petroglyphs and so forth for the government etc. (JRR Tolkien even rejected being recruited into the CIA several times & he wrote everyone by letter and referenced the dudes who came to him as “little boys who knew not what they got themselves into” which showed his fearlessness.). The readers of the trilogy that came out are who he writes back to despite always replying to everyone back and forth. Many people have shared the stories regarding these conversations which were past down throughout the family lines of the people who had a personal relationship with Tolkien which was hundreds of people when he was alive. Thousands. (Some are in video format too or happened to be shared later on in the video or comes up during a video about him and his work. Especially nowadays when many of us came out of the woodwork to defend professor Tolkiens legacy from amazons money grubbing hands and so forth. Giving many channels a new lease on life where some make Tolkien related content now amongst other things they create content wise.
Bilbo Walking Song: “Roads go ever ever on, Over rock and under tree, By caves where never sun has shone, By streams that never find the sea; Over snow by winter sown, And through the merry flowers of June,Over grass and over stone, And under mountains in the moon. Roads go ever ever on Under cloud and under star, Yet feet that wandering have gone Turn at last to home afar. Eyes that fire and sword have seen And horror in the halls of stone Look at last on meadows green And trees and hills they long have known” The original version of the song is recited by Bilbo in the last chapter of The Hobbit, at the end of his journey back to the Shire. Coming to the top of a rise he sees his home in the distance, and stops and essentially sings what I shared above! There are three versions of this walking song in The Lord of the Rings. The first is sung by Bilbo when he leaves the Shire and is setting off to visit Rivendell: “The Road goes ever on and on, Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.” The second version is identical except for changing the word "eager" to "weary" in the fifth line. It is spoken aloud, slowly, by Frodo, as he and his companions pause on their way to Crickhollow, looking beyond to lands that some of them have never seen before. The third version is spoken by Bilbo in Rivendell after the hobbits have returned from their journey. Bilbo is now an old, sleepy hobbit, who murmurs the verse and then falls asleep. “The Road goes ever on and on Out from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, Let others follow it who can! Let them a journey new begin, But I at last with weary feet Will turn towards the lighted inn, My evening-rest and sleep to meet.” 1977: The Hobbit (1977 film): Sections of the poem are sung during the trip through Mirkwood. It appears on the soundtrack titled "Roads". 1980: The Return of the King (1980 film): A song inspired by the poem is sung at the end of the film called "Roads Go Ever, Ever On". 1981: The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series): Bilbo sings the song as he leaves Bag End. It is sung by John Le Mesurier to a tune by Stephen Oliver. 1997: An Evening in Rivendell: The Tolkien Ensemble adapted an original melody to the song, composed by Caspar Reiff. 2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Parts of the song are sung by Gandalf in his first appearance, and also by Bilbo as he leaves Bag End. 2006: The Lord of the Rings Musical: The poem is the basis of the song "The Road Goes On" sung by Sam, Frodo, Merry, and Pippin in the first act. 2014: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: Lines of the poem partially make up the lyrics of The Last Goodbye, performed by Billy Boyd(Pippin) for the credits of the film. This is just stuff to know when you see the next films. Maybe seeing this will spark something you read here or in other people’s comments via future reactions to the other 2 films as well as the 3 The Hobbit movies!
Tolkien, (The OG of all Authors) was a veteran of the First World War and many other battles such as The Battle Of Somme etc. his works of art were to give back to the England as a form of restoring lost mythologies that he himself was a master of since he was a top professor of philology at Oxford. He did ALOT of his writing while in the trenches during WWI during small “breaks” while down in those trench forts built into the ground. And while he eldest son was in the Second World War; his Lord Of The Rings writings was strictly created above all else to give his eldest something to read while stationed wherever he was stationed. I forgot that part. They sent letters back and forth about it all the time. He was also the one and only son that actually protected his fathers legacy and work. A lot of his other work were put together BY his son after his father passed away. It’s well worth to react to the documentary behind the scenes film the director and crew and cast created together as well as the interview with the son Christopher Tolkien who you get to sort of enjoy a nice indoor and outdoor chat for like what came to about 1-2 hours of wonderful footage from an era that really must not be forgotten. His work shed a light on things like The Finnish Kalevala, Norwegian Elder Edda, The Welsh Mabinogion, The Norwegian Nibelungen, The Indian Bhagvagita & Several Irish Folklore + other Cultural things! The man also restored and translated ancient relics for the governments as one everyone trusted. Much of what’s in our dictionary come from his efforts as well. Anytime he spoke & even posted several comments into the paper as an editorial or response to certain issues as a very involved man for the world and the environment everyone turned their head to listen to him as everyone knew his worth and respected him greatly. His works show how NOT to glorify war; shows in the films if you pay close attention while watching the next films. Sharing what you know now via the after thoughts at the end of the second film! Remember. Extended edition. There is a lot missed out on especially in the second movie regarding Boromir backstory which there is much more in the books but the films WANTED to keep more but the cinemas and Harvey Weinstein literally harangued him into making a “theatrical cut” which is why you have two versions. The real version and the “theatrical cut”. It was all to make more money for the company that is the theatres/cinemas. To get more showings in per day during the year. And believe me. People were camping outside and travelling the country to watch it MORE THAN ONCE. His creations literally lead to inspiring the most currently famous books games & movies we all literally wouldn’t have enjoyed and be touched to our souls core without him and his spiritually connected brilliance. That and he was a philologist professor at Oxford first and foremost which covers so many things. Not just linguistic. The man was a true genius and Jack of all trades but ultimately LOVED the simple life. The inspiration for Lord of the Rings was not any war, but author J.R.R. Tolkien's love of language. Especially Welsh, Finnish and Old English. He lamented the loss of any true English folklore, that was wiped out after the Norman invasion of 1066, so Tolkien wrote many books on these new "legends" he came up with himself. Much of which is centered around three languages he fully developed himself. Two Elven languages and Dwarvish., Númenorean Adunaic, Black Speech(warped Numenorean and elvish) They all have syntax, vocabularies, and a whole writing system that can be learned as the Tengwar alphabet is moreso to match with the spoken elvish rather than one to one for other country’s alphabet. Hundreds of people worldwide speak elvish fluently. Tolkien did draw upon his personal experience in the trenches of World War ONE, not Two, as inspiration for some parts, most notably, the Dead Marshes that Frodo and Sam and Gollum pass through in The Two Towers. But war was not the inspiration for the entire series. World Of Warcraft. Skyrim, Harry Potter, Diablo, D&D, even Warhammer and so forth wouldn’t have. Existed without taking inspiration from and or completely ripping off from Tolkien. Many great documentaries to react to about him also more about him and AWESOME stuff from the hours & hours of behind the scenes documentaries from the DVDs of the movies which are also on RUclips & I can send you a playlist to react to from top to bottom on the channel called Pajasek99
Yep. Did you know - Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result. Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons. - Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart. But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again. The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️). Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film. It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!” It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
Did you know - Saruman never served Sauron nor bent to him at all in the books. The Gandalf locked in the Tower bit is explained ONLY in the Unfinished Tales Book: In [manuscript-C) The Black Riders arrived at the Gate of Isengard while Gandalf was still a prisoner in the tower. In this account, Saruman, in fear & despair, & perceiving the full horror of service to Mordor, resolved suddenly to yield to Gandalf, & to beg for his pardon & help. Temporizing at the Gate, he admitted that he had Gandalf within, & said that he would go & try to discover what he knew; if that were unavailing, he would deliver Gandalf up to them. Then Saruman hastened to the summit of Orthanc - & found Gandalf gone. Away south against the setting moon he saw a great Eagle flying towards Edoras. See, the thing is he was always master of studying the enemy & even being able to think like they do to always know exactly the best ways to handle ever situation and so on, but the thing is he didn't just become the enemy, he at this time in a sense for once actually grew afraid of him, probably Sauron did what Sauron did with Finrod Felagund in the duel of visions, (Galadriel’s elder brother who by the way was the most important in the Legendarium & is the main reason the third age even exists) which basically widdled Saruman with various visions of the past and future until it wore him down, but Saruman(Curumo) was the mostly already becoming weary due to what was called The Long Defeat, magic bleeding out from the lands of middle earth and subsequently certain things become less and less possible and the elves begin to go west. Even the ones who never wished to leave middle earth and many of which were born here by the thousands. So him also being a student and helper of Aulë of the Valar he was going to fight fire with fire and make a bid for the ring just so Sauron could never regain full power and if Saruman found a way to release himself from his power restrictions even by any small margin or worked with Eru in some way it might have worked out in the end if things went differently enough to where such action from him would be needed. Ontop of that he was growing ever jealous of Gandalf for he received the Varya from Círdan and prior to that was chosen by the other Valar, Nienna’s chosen champion to go to middle earth. But Gandalf(Olórin back then) refused over and over and exclaimed his fear of Sauron(Mairon), varya I feel would have kindle the heart of Saruman to stay strong as he had been fighting the evils of the world for a very long time since he had been sent to Middle Earth. And for the is reason Saruman wished to hold the ring at hostage. Keep Sauron from taking back his full strength and basically use it to stave off The Long Defeat. Saruman is very complex. The Hobbit movies actually shows how he was even 60 years ago during Bilbo’s story. He was one of the main forces thwarting Sauron for over 2000 years. The Númenoreans: the high men of the west; gifted Saruman with Orthanc which was of their making. Now known as Isengard. - saruman is actually trying to doublecross sauron. He wants the ring for himself. He thinks he can control it. The little orcs around saruman are from mordor - sauron's orcs sent to help saruman but also to spy on him. The big fighting orcs - the uruk hai - are loyal only to saruman. Orcs are like that. But its why saruman's orders are a bit vague - to avoid sauron's orcs knowing what saruman is doing. The movies dont make this bit of the story very clear. But notice that, while saruman knows where the fellowship is he never lets Sauron Know.
Frodo chooses to take the ring because he sees in it that everyone at that meeting would be consumed by it and it would never make it to Mordor in one of their hands, except perhaps to present it to Sauron as a fully corrupted being that was his servant. Their in-fighting proved that the ring was already having an effect on them just being in its presence.
Moths are sacred to the elves. As well as it was contested to Radagast The Brown Wizard who was the champion sent to middle earth by Yavannah (Goddess of Nature itself and who was responsible for creating and nuturing all life, even her song created the two trees of Valinor which predated the sun and moon and to keep it simple acted in the stead of sun and moon. ) with who we know now as Gandalf and Saruman long ago at the beginning of the first age. Gandalf was meant to be the leader but he kept denying the leadership role and so Saruman was given this role for he was fully successful against Sauron for a long time even to this day of the third age. Gandalf openly stated his fear for Sauron (Mairon, his true name.) Olórin is that for Gandalf, Aiwendil for Radagast and Curumo for Saruman.
I heard you say that you like Samwise’s name. It means half-wit in Old English, lol. And Gamgee was a brand name for a cotton/wool fabric in the same way that Kleenex is a brand name for facial tissue, lol. JRRT was having fun with his name! 😂
Tolkien said the rings effect is comparable to the Our Father phrase, "lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil." The Ring draws out evil that is within you and attracts evil from without toward you.
Nice reaction - I think it's good that you're starting with the Theatrical Editions - my suggestion is to watch all 3 Theatrical Editions, like this, which are more focused on emotional impact - and then later on you can watch the Extended Editions, with all that extra material, focusing more on deeper immersion into this world, and treat them almost like 3 new films, and at that point you'll appreciate the new detail much more, after having seen this more streamlined version first
Not many chances to rewatch for a second viewing for most channels. Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result. Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons. - Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart. But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again. The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️). Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film. It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!” It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
Lhang - name of The great elvish swords you see in the prologue being used in that frontline ebbing flowing strike formation tactic. This shows the skill of these warriors. Some are hundreds to thousands of years old. Their timeless prowess was caught on film perfectly. Awesome right? noun: cutlass, sword Cognates: ᴹQ. lango “broad sword; prow of a ship” ✧ Ety/LAG Derivations ᴹ√LAG “*cut” ✧ Ety/LAG Phonetic Developments Development Stages lhang [laŋgo] > [laŋg] > [l̥aŋg] > [l̥aŋ] ✧ lang (sword), plural> [Laing] lanc: [throat] (hinting at being deadly throat cutters when one knows how to wield these specific elvish blades against heavily armoured orcs with keen precision!) (neck), pl. lainc, coll. pl. langath. Note: homophones mean ”naked” and also ”sharp edge, sudden end, brink. So they are blades that “bring enemies to the sudden brink of death” in a sense.
Exactly. Now arm yourself with the facts just in case you run into people who advocate for the theatrical Weinstein version. Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result. Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons. - Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart. But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again. The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️). Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film. It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!” It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
Ten times greater with the original editions. The extended editions. Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result. Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons. - Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart. But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again. The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️). Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film. It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!” It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
The closest thing I can suggest in terms of movies based on Fantasy novels is the Narnia Chronicles (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, etc.) written by a close friend of J R R Tolkien's - C S Lewis.
Plenty of people will come here saying to watch the extended versions lol. The original versions are actually better movies in a lot of ways. Especially this one. A bunch of the extended stuff kills the pacing in Fellowship. Its not so bad in the second 2 movies but you won't miss anything important if you watch the versions we all fell in love with and won all the awards.
The original versions were never supposed to be cut in the first place. Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result. Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons. - Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart. But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again. The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️). Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film. It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!” It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
@@Makkaru112 lol are you really claiming that the movies are making more money now than when they first ran in theaters? It's ok to like the extended version but don't lie to yourself.
Why you watch the Theatrical edition??! Watch the extended edition for the next two films (The Two Towers & The Return of the King)! It's sooooo much better and deeper! Believe me!
Here is why you’re right. Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result. Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons. - Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart. But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again. The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️). Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film. It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!” It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
@@DestinyAwaits19ultimate truth ahead - Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result. Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons. - Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart. But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again. The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️). Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film. It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!” It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
@@DestinyAwaits19that nonsensical dialogue comes from the masterful author Tolkien. Any time they stuck to the books they made millions and eternal memories to this day. And invincible memes galore that stand the tears of time and inspired people to live on and even conquer diseases
You were so right when you said Saruman wanted the ring for himself , all because of his pride and arrogance . Enjoy Tolkien s masterpiece. Good reaction,take care
Deeper reason - Saruman never served Sauron nor bent to him at all in the books. The Gandalf locked in the Tower bit is explained ONLY in the Unfinished Tales Book: In [manuscript-C) The Black Riders arrived at the Gate of Isengard while Gandalf was still a prisoner in the tower. In this account, Saruman, in fear & despair, & perceiving the full horror of service to Mordor, resolved suddenly to yield to Gandalf, & to beg for his pardon & help. Temporizing at the Gate, he admitted that he had Gandalf within, & said that he would go & try to discover what he knew; if that were unavailing, he would deliver Gandalf up to them. Then Saruman hastened to the summit of Orthanc - & found Gandalf gone. Away south against the setting moon he saw a great Eagle flying towards Edoras. See, the thing is he was always master of studying the enemy & even being able to think like they do to always know exactly the best ways to handle ever situation and so on, but the thing is he didn't just become the enemy, he at this time in a sense for once actually grew afraid of him, probably Sauron did what Sauron did with Finrod Felagund in the duel of visions, (Galadriel’s elder brother who by the way was the most important in the Legendarium & is the main reason the third age even exists) which basically widdled Saruman with various visions of the past and future until it wore him down, but Saruman(Curumo) was the mostly already becoming weary due to what was called The Long Defeat, magic bleeding out from the lands of middle earth and subsequently certain things become less and less possible and the elves begin to go west. Even the ones who never wished to leave middle earth and many of which were born here by the thousands. So him also being a student and helper of Aulë of the Valar he was going to fight fire with fire and make a bid for the ring just so Sauron could never regain full power and if Saruman found a way to release himself from his power restrictions even by any small margin or worked with Eru in some way it might have worked out in the end if things went differently enough to where such action from him would be needed. Ontop of that he was growing ever jealous of Gandalf for he received the Varya from Círdan and prior to that was chosen by the other Valar, Nienna’s chosen champion to go to middle earth. But Gandalf(Olórin back then) refused over and over and exclaimed his fear of Sauron(Mairon), varya I feel would have kindle the heart of Saruman to stay strong as he had been fighting the evils of the world for a very long time since he had been sent to Middle Earth. And for the is reason Saruman wished to hold the ring at hostage. Keep Sauron from taking back his full strength and basically use it to stave off The Long Defeat. Saruman is very complex. The Hobbit movies actually shows how he was even 60 years ago during Bilbo’s story. He was one of the main forces thwarting Sauron for over 2000 years. The Númenoreans: the high men of the west; gifted Saruman with Orthanc which was of their making. Now known as Isengard. - saruman is actually trying to doublecross sauron. He wants the ring for himself. He thinks he can control it. The little orcs around saruman are from mordor - sauron's orcs sent to help saruman but also to spy on him. The big fighting orcs - the uruk hai - are loyal only to saruman. Orcs are like that. But its why saruman's orders are a bit vague - to avoid sauron's orcs knowing what saruman is doing. The movies dont make this bit of the story very clear. But notice that, while saruman knows where the fellowship is he never lets Sauron Know.
Sadly the Weinstein editions. Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result. Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons. - Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart. But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again. The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️). Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film. It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!” It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
It’s certainly not fun to see your dozens of comments either begging for the extended editions or posting entire pages of lore that is far too detailed for a first time viewer. It’s too much! Look, I can tell you’re excited and want to share that with a new viewer, but you’re missing the mark by drowning them in information.
And how can she even know this information before she react to? Leave her in peace. I love this story too, but she is trying to not to burden the general public and make it in a way she can make more views. Is my opinion
Aragorn kicked a helmet so hard he broke his toe, so they helicoptered him to see a dentist, and the dentist got angry like "dude I'm a dentist I don't repair broken bones" and threw a dagger at Aragorn but Viggo managed to block it with his sword in slowmo. And then Elrond was like "good, Mr Mortensen, you have begun to believe". True story.
@@BenWillyums It NOW says Part 1. It didn't say Part 1 when I posted my comment or else I wouldn't have asked, duh. She obviously edited the description.
I loved your reactions, but,... your videos are far too short. So short that it's rather frustrating. 😞 You don't show nearly enough of the movie. E.g., this video should have been double it's current length. Also, as other have already said, the extended versions of these films are the best ones to watch and react to.
Exactly. Here is why - Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result. Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons. - Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart. But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again. The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️). Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film. It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!” It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
Why does your channel show to have full movies and this one can’t event pass 40 minutes? Take this as a beta test and just react to the extended edition instead.
Please do not be apart of the internet killing the Theatrical Releases. Watch the Theatrical and then the Extended versions if you want. You’ll lose nothing, and the ones telling you to miss out on an experience will still show up. Get the double bag.
Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result. Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons. - Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart. But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again. The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️). Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film. It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!” It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
Congratulations. You missed a whole hour of the original movie. Soap4today has the whole movie with complete subtitles for the legit elvish languages etc.
Dude, now you’re just being a dick. Your initial lore comments were interesting (though very long) but now you’re complaining again and again that she isn’t showing the movie exactly as you want it? That’s insane. You don’t control her so get used to it. Put on the Blu-ray and watch it yourself if you’re only happy with the full experience.
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Hello. Please reply to my comments. I’m eager to see your thoughts and questions. Also check your poll. Many people are asking questions
Tolkien, (The OG of all Authors) was a veteran of the First World War and many other battles such as The Battle Of Somme etc. his works of art were to give back to the England as a form of restoring lost mythologies that he himself was a master of since he was a top professor of philology at Oxford.
He did ALOT of his writing while in the trenches during WWI during small “breaks” while down in those trench forts built into the ground. And while he eldest son was in the Second World War; his Lord Of The Rings writings was strictly created above all else to give his eldest something to read while stationed wherever he was stationed.
I forgot that part. They sent letters back and forth about it all the time. He was also the one and only son that actually protected his fathers legacy and work.
A lot of his other work were put together BY his son after his father passed away.
It’s well worth to react to the documentary behind the scenes film the director and crew and cast created together as well as the interview with the son Christopher Tolkien who you get to sort of enjoy a nice indoor and outdoor chat for like what came to about 1-2 hours of wonderful footage from an era that really must not be forgotten.
His work shed a light on things like The Finnish Kalevala, Norwegian Elder Edda, The Welsh Mabinogion, The Norwegian Nibelungen, The Indian Bhagvagita & Several Irish Folklore + other Cultural things! The man also restored and translated ancient relics for the governments as one everyone trusted. Much of what’s in our dictionary come from his efforts as well.
Anytime he spoke & even posted several comments into the paper as an editorial or response to certain issues as a very involved man for the world and the environment everyone turned their head to listen to him as everyone knew his worth and respected him greatly. His works show how NOT to glorify war; shows in the films if you pay close attention while watching the next films.
Sharing what you know now via the after thoughts at the end of the second film! Remember. Extended edition. There is a lot missed out on especially in the second movie regarding Boromir backstory which there is much more in the books but the films WANTED to keep more but the cinemas and Harvey Weinstein literally harangued him into making a “theatrical cut” which is why you have two versions.
The real version and the “theatrical cut”. It was all to make more money for the company that is the theatres/cinemas.
To get more showings in per day during the year. And believe me. People were camping outside and travelling the country to watch it MORE THAN ONCE.
His creations literally lead to inspiring the most currently famous books games & movies we all literally wouldn’t have enjoyed and be touched to our souls core without him and his spiritually connected brilliance. That and he was a philologist professor at Oxford first and foremost which covers so many things.
Not just linguistic. The man was a true genius and Jack of all trades but ultimately LOVED the simple life.
The inspiration for Lord of the Rings was not any war, but author J.R.R. Tolkien's love of language. Especially Welsh, Finnish and Old English.
He lamented the loss of any true English folklore, that was wiped out after the Norman invasion of 1066, so Tolkien wrote many books on these new "legends" he came up with himself. Much of which is centered around three languages he fully developed himself. Two Elven languages and Dwarvish., Númenorean Adunaic, Black Speech(warped Numenorean and elvish)
They all have syntax, vocabularies, and a whole writing system that can be learned as the Tengwar alphabet is moreso to match with the spoken elvish rather than one to one for other country’s alphabet. Hundreds of people worldwide speak elvish fluently. Tolkien did draw upon his personal experience in the trenches of World War ONE, not Two, as inspiration for some parts, most notably, the Dead Marshes that Frodo and Sam and Gollum pass through in The Two Towers. But war was not the inspiration for the entire series.
World Of Warcraft. Skyrim, Harry Potter, Diablo, D&D, even Warhammer and so forth wouldn’t have. Existed without taking inspiration from and or completely ripping off from Tolkien. Many great documentaries to react to about him also more about him and AWESOME stuff from the hours & hours of behind the scenes documentaries from the DVDs of the movies which are also on RUclips & I can send you a playlist to react to from top to bottom on the channel called Pajasek99.
As my comment about Tolkien states. This is not modern fantasy. He was reviving ancient knowledge and culture of several countries as well as restoring ancient languages such as Anglo Saxon, olde English etc. his work of 25 books inspired all the movies and games and such for the last 70 plus years. Nothing would exist without this one WW1 veteran
In the extended edition, Aragorn sings the Lay of Luthien to the Hobbits. It tells the story of an elf princess, Luthien, who saved a man, Beren, from a dungeon. They fall in love and she becomes mortal and eventually dies. The gravestone of JRR Tolkien and his wife Edith bears the names Luthien and Beren.
Viggo (Aragorn) bought the horse that Arwen's stunt double rode in the chase to Rivendale and gifted it to that stuntwoman!
Or as it’s true name : Imladris Rivendell is a mannish name. Imladris is the real name.
The voice at the beginning is Galadriel - She’s older than the sun & moon, learned all from ALL the Valar (beyond angels), that was possible to be taught from them. she always knew there was more to know, to learn and more to create and had a drive to visit the homeland of her forefathers. To the hitherlands. Middle Earth. Where the elves truly were meant to live and mentor mankind for thousands of years so men could be fully ready to take the reigns in being the stewards of the world.
What kind of bs is this? She never reached Melian's height of knowledge, and Melian was ultimately just a maiar. Galadriel was very wise but nowhere near what you describe.
Extended scenes at risk of being missed: 1• Frodo/Sam's first meeting with the elves, providing context for Valinor and the elves journey there, as referenced throughout the films and seen at the end of the Return of the King(connects to the passing of the elves in the beginning of their leaving the shire when Frodo and Sam are near the Old Forest by the Shire which leads them to eventually bumping into Merry And Pippin!
(An epic scene with Gandalf in Rivendell was also removed as well.)
2. Aragorn singing the Lay of Luthien, providing a parallel between the events of the Beren and Luthien and Aragorn's relationship with Arwen of which every reactor channel I’ve seen makes the connection and it pulls them into a deeper understanding of their relationship every single time.
3. Aragorn kneeling at his mother's grave, giving him some additional backstory for the viewer.
4. Gandalf explaining to Frodo about the corruptive power of the Ring, and how it will strain the Fellowship from the inside, foreshadowing Boromir's downfall.
5. Sam singing a lament for Gandalf, providing more emotional weight to Gandalf's death, referencing the start of the movie and strengthening the connection between him and the Hobbits ( also highlights Tolkien's love of song and poetry in the books).
6. Galadriel giving the gifts to the Fellowship, providing context for their appearance in later films, as well as drawing a parallel between Gimli's gift and the events of the Silmarillion (Fëanor & Galadriel).
That’s just the beginning. Including several removed scenes between Aragorn & Galadriel and Aragorn with her husband Celeborn!
7• also the opening explaining Hobbits & their culture to the viewers, so they have a better understanding of these peoples we will be following which also was the direct full chapter called Concerning Hobbits.
Elrond the Oxford scholar part 2 - For Tolkien, lineage is everything, and in this regard, Elrond is an all star game all by himself. He is an heir to almost every major ancient ruling household in Middle Earth AND Valinor:
The three Noldorin houses: He is the last of the blood of Fingolfin through High King Turgon his great-grandfather (who, as many have written, was Glorfindel's lord), last male representative of the house of Finarfin as an heir to the authority and former herault of High King Gil Galad (Christopher Tolkien himself denied his original theory of Gil Galad being of the house of Fingolfin as published in the Silmarilion), and last of the house of Fëanor for having been the adopted son of Maglor & Maedhros, 2eldest of the 7 sons of Fëanor.
Teleri: He is the only descendant to Thingol of Doriath, High king of all Teleri. (but he lacks, to my knowledge, a direct connection to Olwë of Alqualondë, King of the Teleri in Valinor, and of course he can't be the heir of Círdan since Círdan did not have children that we know of and is still alive, so not a perfect score).
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Vanyar: His great-great-great grandmother was the niece of Ingwë, who is still High King of all elves in Valinor and in general (faint but meaningful connection because that probably makes him the highest ranking male vanyar in Middle Earth, and Glorfindel is either a vanyar or part vanyar). His father is also half Vanyar elf and his father is the great man of the Edain named Tuor (king story short due to wild circumstances and his deeds alongside his wife Idril lead him to being able to become of elven kind so as to remain with her and not cause her eternal grief.
Humans: He is the brother of Elros, founder of the royal lines of Numenor, Gondor and Arnor, and is the oldest living member of all three ancient houses of the Edain through Beren his great-grandfather for the house of Beor, Tuor his grandfather for the house of Hador, and Hareth (Tuor's grandmother) for the house of Haleth.
Ainur: he even is the only elven descendant of Melian of the Maiar, the only Ainu to ever have a child.
In the eyes of Glorfindel, Elrond would be the rightful heir to almost every kingdom that existed when he was originally alive. It's not about individual power at all. Elrond is his lord.
(He could have gone for Galadriel, linked to all three royal houses of Valinor, elder to Elrond and a Calaquendi, but she's a girl you see. & Aragorn is the eldest male descendant in primogeniture of Elrond's twin brother, but he's a human and dozens of generations cadet to Elrond).
There could be several reasons.
Tolkien’s Elves-the ones in the stories anyway- were royalty. During his time in Gondolin, Glorfindel was liege-man to Turgon, King of Gondolin.
He was loyal not only to Turgon himself but to Idril, Tuor, and their son Eärendil as well. After the attack on Gondolin, Glorfindel accompanied the fleeing Elves and sacrificed himself to make good their escape, fighting off a Balrog that tried to waylay them. Elrond was Turgon’s direct descendant and closest surviving relative in Middle-earth. Glorfindel likely extended his allegiance to Turgon’s family to Elrond.
Tolkien wrote Lotr’s as a vehicle for the languages he created as an Oxford professor, which gives you idea how awesome the books are…good reaction, subbed, extended versions please 😊
As a vehicle for all 25 of his books. The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, Book Of Lost Tales, Of Beren & Lúthien, Children Of Húrin and more. Such as Lay Of Leithien, laws and customs of the eldar. Morgoth’s ring. 12 volumes of histories of middle earth, Tom Shippey’s Road To Middle Earth, lays of beleriand, fall of Gondolin, fall of Númenor and more!
- The Shaping of Middle-earth (1986)
- The Lost Road and Other Writings (1987)
- The Return of the Shadow (1988)
- The Treason of Isengard (1989)
- The War of the Ring (1990)
- Sauron Defeated (1992)
- Morgoth's Ring (1993)
- The War of the Jewels (1994)
- The Peoples of Middle-earth (1996)
You have the attribution backwards. He invented the Elven language as the seed for all of Middle Earth. He and CS Lewis were attempting to create healing mythos to replace the indigenous European oral traditions that had been destroyed by Roman colonization and replaced by Christianity from the Levant. They both believed, as do many historians and scholars, that European colonialism and the countless centuries of infighting and conflict could be traced to that gap in Western cultural development. So, like an abused child growing up to be a child abuser, they believed the First World War and the rising authoritarianism of their day was due to this cultural trauma. They began with children's stories, *The Hobbit* and *The Chronicles of Narnia* from Lewis, to try to heal that wound. Tolkien was the first person to try to write an entire mythology, and he created Elven as the language of an idealized culture in order to spawn that cohesive metaphorical world.
You have to watch the Extended Editions, you’re missing so much lore and info without watching them. Welcome to this glorious adventure by the way. Found you when you did your Blood Sport reaction
No one gives a shit about lore. They want a good movie. And LOTR original cut is a better movie than the crappy extendeds, which are packed with filler and unfunny humor.
@@DestinyAwaits19 Harsh but not inaccurate. The theatrical cuts are far better paced which for films of this length is a great benefit to viewers who haven't read the books. It is a huge cast and world building epic in the films all by themselves but like any film they are changing many things from the books to make for better visual narrative. The extended editions don't add anything truly important that their loss takes away. If you want the lore of Middle Earth read the books. The films will never be any substitute worth mentioning for them.
I'm mixed on that. I only watch the extendeds now, but I saw them all first in the theater then theatrical dvds. I still loved them, plus you get to watch the extended editions later as a sort-of-1st-time watching experience. I can see both sides.
@tileux You must be on drugs. The problem with the extended editons is they're not gritty enough. They're not ominous movies. They have too many light moments, too many soft fluffy scenes, too much goofy humor and too much cringiness. Saruman telling Grima he smells of horse doesn't belong there, neither does the Orc arguing with Saruman about Fangorn Forest, or Legolas saying the trees have feelings. Don't you see how cringe that is?
Aragorn telling Gandalf he still speaks in riddles, or Gimli puffing ghosts away as he steps over dead skulls, Concerning Hobbits where people pick their ears or munch on cup cakes. Those scenes only cheapen the quality of LOTR and turn it into a joke.
The theatricals are much more edgy, gritty and serious, and lack all the filler of the extendeds.
Nothing important to the plot is missing in the original versions. Peter Jackson apparently thought so too lol. That's why they are not called the "Director's Cut" versions. If someone is already nerding out over the setting and lore then yeah give the extended versions a shot sometime after watching the originals but to act like so much info is somehow missing from 3 movies that are all around 3 hours already is ridiculous.
This is a great journey! I highly suggest to do the extended editions for the next 2 movies.
And dont forget the cleanex tissues
Elrond the Oxford scholar part 3 - Tolkien’s writings show that Elrond had a great deal of his own personal power and authority. He was “mighty among Elves and Men.” In one of his letters, Tolkien discussed Galadriel’s refusal of Frodo’s offer of the One Ring, and whether she could have wielded it. He stated that if she were indeed capable of commanding it, then so were the other bearers of the Three, especially Elrond (my emphasis). He was part Maia and the great-grandson of Lúthien Tinúviel herself. Gil-galad gave Vilya to him, not to Glorfindel (who in some versions of the story was around at the time). He must have had his reasons.
Elrond had multiple skills. He was not only a healer and loremaster, but a diplomat and commander. Gil-galad thought highly of Elrond’s leadership abilities. He listened to Elrond’s counsel, appointed him to lead his troops to Eregion, made him his herald (a diplomat and negotiator), and after the founding of Rivendell appointed him as vice-regent in Eriador.
Elrond and Círdan, not Glorfindel, stood with Gil-galad at the final combat on Orodruin. Glorfindel probably could do a lot of things, but he’s portrayed mostly as a military man (and he seems to be general of Rivendell’s army).
Elrond was descended from both Finwë and Elu Thingol (Elwë). This would have stood him in good stead as lord and leader of a population that likely included both Noldor and Sindar.
Finally, recall that The Silmarillion was based largely on the work of Noldorin historians.
Perhaps their biases led them to overstate the benefits of being Amanyar. Several wise, powerful, and/or talented characters never saw the light of the Trees point blank, including Cirdan, Mablung, Beleg, Daeron, Eöl, Lúthien, Celeborn(in one version), Eärendil, Elwing, and Gil-galad.
Elrond as Master of Rivendell was lord of several Amanyar, not just Glorfindel (Gandalf mentioned that in Elrond’s house dwelt some unspecified number of Elves from beyond the Sea). The only Calaquendi left in Middle-earth who outranked Elrond was his mother-in-law Galadriel, (he’s also distantly related to her as his great ancestor is her great uncle Elwë (Elu Thingol).
Calaquendi, meaning "Elves of the Light" in Quenya. Some of the earliest Elves to come into existence, the Calaquendi dwelt in Valinor with the gods during the halcyon Years of the Trees, which predate even the First Age of Middle-earth.
Originally Answered: Why is Glorfindel not Elrond's "superior" in Lord of the Rings. He is a Calaquendi, and arguably more powerful, why does he defer to Elrond?
Glorfindel defers to Elrond because of Elrond’s position in the hierarchy overall, He is one of the twins born to Eärendil and Elwing .. who are they you ask?
Well Eärendil is the Man who sailed to Valinor to request the aid of the Valar against Melkor aka Morgoth.
Elwing was the White was the third child and only daughter of Dior Eluchíl and Nimloth of Doriath.
You follow Elwing lineage back and you wind up looking at some pretty impressive figures throughout the history of Middle Earth’s first age.
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Glorfindel while a lord from the House of the Golden Flower was not the pinnacle of rule, he however was a mighty combatant. (Killed a balrog in the first age, died. But was given the gift of form again and a mission to perform in Middle Earth and sent back. He was NOT banished or sentenced.)
The other thing to consider is by the time Glorfindel comes back to Middle Earth, Elrond has been handling things in Rivendell (Imaldris) for quite a while.. why would he attempt to supplant him even if he had the grounds for it?
The main reason Glorfindel is more powerful is he is granted powers by the Valar that power him up to a Maia level. That also doesn’t sound like someone who was banished to me.
The reason, of course, is that ‘power’ and ‘authority’ are not the same thing. Glorfindel is a combat monster. Even the Nazgûl are afraid of him. He’s one of four people in Middle-earth’s recorded history to kill a Balrog. (Tuor, Ecthelion, Gandalf being the others.)
However, Glorfindel is a soldier, not a politician. Back in Gondolin, he commanded one regiment in the army, the House of the Golden Flower, under the command of King Turgon.
When the city fell, he assisted in the evacuation of the survivors, but deferred to the leadership of Tuor, whom Turgon had nominated as his successor. (“Let Tuor be your guide and your chieftain”.) He engaged the Balrog which was attacking the fleeing women and children to protect them, and died fighting it. Resurrected, he was sent back to Middle-earth and next appears in the history leading a fairly small force of Noldor to reinforce an army led by Prince Eärnur of Gondor and Círdan of the Grey Havens.
All his life, he’s done one thing well: led troops in battle, or engaged foes single-handed. He’s never ruled a kingdom, he’s never acted as a judge, he’s not noted for his wise counsel or his mastery of lore.
Elrond, on the other hand, is all of those things. He had his apprenticeship in rulership as the Herald of Gil-galad in the Second Age: clearly he was Gil-galad’s most trusted servant since the High King entrusted Elrond with one of the Three Rings of Power.
Elrond is only noted as leading an army in person once, during the war in Eregion: but he wasn’t especially successful given that Sauron destroyed that kingdom.
What Elrond did do successfully, however, was rescue the survivors of Eregion, and set up a hidden refuge - Rivendell - where they could be safe for the next 4,500 years or so.
That shows his talents lay in leadership more than in war.
(The fact that Elrond thus saved the surviving jewel-smiths of Eregion - followers of the same House of Fëanor which murdered his grandparents and destroyed his home - also points to his wisdom, compassion and mercy: all qualities you’d want in your ruler.)
So much for Elrond’s personal qualities. The fact is, though, that he’s also the great-grandson of the same King Turgon of Gondolin who was Glorfindel’s sworn liege-lord. He’s the grandson of Tuor, whom Turgon entrusted with the leadership of the Gondolindrim, and whom Glorfindel followed (literally: Glorfindel commanded the rear-guard) in their escape from the doomed city.
It’s likely that Glorfindel would consider that he owes personal loyalty to Turgon’s heir, in fulfilment of his oaths, quite apart from any question of whether Elrond is the legitimate overlord of all the remaining Noldor of Middle-earth.
(Personally I’d say Galadriel had a better claim, but she didn’t want the job. Neither did Elrond, of course. You might even argue that Aragorn, as descendant of Eärendil’s eldest son, is the rightful Ingaran Etya-Noldorion, but he didn’t claim that responsibility either…)
I have seen this movie so many times, but I am still blown away by the incredible acting & impeccable casting. These films have great writing material to draw from, but the cast is so impeccable & they all put everything into their characters & performance. That's why I think that despite being a timeless classic with quite a few changes, even diehard Tolkien fans were sold on it. The actors & set designers really put in the effort to honor the source material, as well as sell it to a new audience. It was "lightning in a bottle", as they say.
Missed scene - The song Aragorn sings has huge importance! Here is the full version: “The leaves were long, the grass was green, The hemlock-umbels tall and fair, And in the glade a light was seen; Of stars in shadow shimmering, Tinnúviel was dancing there, To music of a pipe unseen
And light of stars was in her hair
And in her raiment glimmering
There Beren came from mountains cold; And lost he wandered under leaves; And where the Elven-river rolled. He walked alone and sorrowing. He peered between the hemlock-leaves; And saw in wonder flowers of gold
Upon her mantle and her sleeves
And her hair like shadow following
Enchantment healed his weary feet
That over hills were doomed to roam
And forth he hastened, strong and fleet
And grasped at moonbeams glistening
Through woven woods in Elvenhome
She lightly fled on dancing feet
And left him lonely still to roam
In the silent forest listening
He heard there oft the flying sound
Of feet as light as linden-leaves
Or music welling underground
In hidden hollows quavering
Now withered lay the hemlock-sheaves
And one by one with sighing sound
Whispering fell the beachen leaves
In the wintry woodland wavering
He sought her ever, wandering far
Where leaves of years were thickly strewn
By light of moon and ray of star
In frosty heavens shivering
Her mantle glinted in the moon
As on a hill-top high and far
She danced, and at her feet was strewn
A mist of silver quivering
When winter passed, she came again
And her song released the sudden spring,
Like rising lark, and falling rain
And melting water bubbling
He saw the elven-flowers spring
About her feet, and healed again
He longed by her to dance and sing
Upon the grass untroubling
Again she fled, but swift he came
Tinnúviel ! , Tinnúviel !
He called her by her elvish name
And there she halted listening
One moment stood she, and a spell
His voice laid on her: Beren came
And doom fell on Tinúviel
That in his arms lay glistening
As Beren looked into her eyes
Within the shadows of her hair
The trembling starlight of the skies
He saw there mirrored shimmering
Tinnúviel the elven-fair
Immortal maiden elven-wise
About him cast her shadowy hair
And arms like silver glimmering
Long was the way that fate them bore
O'er stony mountains cold and grey
Through halls of ireon and darkling door,
And woods of nightshade morrowless
The Sundering Seas between them lay
And yet at last they met once more
And long ago they passed away
In the forest singing sorrowless”
The true elvish version is far greater and so full of beauty & nuanced mournful sadness that’s break the hearts of mortals from its beauty and sadness so the true song has been sort of taboo and the mannish tongues that retell it is stated to only be a shadow beneath the tree of the true story!
(A clip of it is in the original definitive version though. Viggo Mortenson who plays Aragorn designed the melody and style himself and wished it to sound Celtic in nature.)
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Welcome to this wonderful adventure that you've embarked on! I would highly recommend watching the extended editions for the next two films. I know they're long, but trust me, you won't regret it.
Every single time: “so long”. End: “not long enough. That’s it? I can watch ten hours of this”
Elrond is Tolkien’s equivalent for an Oxford scholar. Oxford scholars have the highest honors in education. Likewise Elrond is a master of lore. He is a master of defensive magical arts. Rivendell was a place where folk from many races went. And they always came out with such enhanced knowledge that they felt more powerful in their communities.
Elrond knew all about runes of every kind. Runes are powerful spells/incantations used to guard borders/entrances. Elrond is able to use this knowledge to guard Rivendell. For instance he conjured water horses to sink the Nazgul. Gandalf himself needed Elrond’s knowledge to crack Erebor’s spells/incantations. He also needed Elrond to help deal with the Nazgul. Due to Elrond’s knowledge it is implied - people on quests liked to stop at Rivendell for aid, lore or counsel.
Lineage-wise Elrond is descended from many races. He is descended from Fingolfin. He is also descended from Melian. And he is descended from Elwë. And from all the great houses of Men. Elrond is so powerful that Gil-Galad committed Vilya to him when Lindon was in danger. Next to Galadriel his knowledge of magical arts is unparalleled. Particularly defensive magical arts. And this is the most important thing to know about Elrond. He is a magic scholar beyond compare. His lineage really doesn’t matter as he is a mix of so many to the point that he has claim to leadership of all kinships of middle earth. Man and Elf alike.
He could also rise to the occasion with a sword. For instance he stood by Gil-Galad when Gil-Galad fought Sauron. And he survived. But he was most well known for his magic. Far and wide his reputation had spread. So much that Sauron sought his talents for the rings of power before those of Celebrimbor despite Celebrimbor being the son of Curufin who was one of the 7sons of Fëanor! Which says a lot since all of his sons were just as great as he was all around. Celebrimbor was just as great as his father and uncles so again. That says alot.
(No spoilers) - Firstly: All 16 rings were meant to go to the elves ( which lead to 300-500years of his infiltration & deception down the drain.) but Mairon of the Maiar(primordial angelic beings in simple terms as they are sort of beyond angels) disguised as a high elf named Annatar when he came to the elves pretending to be an emissary from Valinor on behalf of the Valar so it makes sense how alluring the ring is and how strong it’s pull on people is. (A bit too instant in the movies though) Galadriel soon saw right through him and especially when after speaking with him regarding not remembering him when in Valinor long ago where she learned from all the Valar thanks to being dominantly Vanyar/Teleri side over her Noldorin side where she gleaned from that encounter that she did not study under Aulë the Vala with any elf named Annatar ! But later named Sauron by the elves meaning deceiver! After all of this, The three elven rings were made in secret without Saurons touch upon them thanks to Celebrimbor! Remember Gandalf before he became Gandalf was the same species of entity Sauron used to be!! Wow hey?
The Rings in this case, would have lost their powers eventually due to the lack of the One Ring and possibly because they were designed to defeat evil, & evil in the form of Sauron had been defeated twice already in the past.
The Three Elven Rings served their purpose for a long time. Two out of three of them had several different bearers Unlike the other Rings, the main purpose of the Three is to "heal and preserve", as when Galadriel used Nenya to preserve her realm of Lothlórien over long periods. The Elves made the Three Rings to try to halt the passage of time, or as Tolkien had Elrond say, "to preserve all things unstained". I can expand upon this based on any further statements & questions you have for me as a reply to this comment ! ❤
There is problem here with the Rings, the Three were supposed to be never touched by Sauron and that's why they were not corrupting…Sauron had not taken part in their making which made the Three more 'pure' unsullied by his dark power, unlike the Nine and Seven Rings! But Sauron in the show touched the very material they were made of!!! So technically he could have tainted them and corrupted!
Even appendices of Lot tell us the order of making the rings, so they didn't even need the righs to more detailed writings in UT or Silmarillion:
1200
Sauron endeavours to seduce the Eldar. Gil-galad refuses to treat with him; but the smiths of Eregion are won over. The Númenoreans begin to make permanent havens.
c. 1500
The Elven-smiths instructed by
Sauron reach the height of their skill.
They begin the forging of the Rings of Power.
c. 1590
The Three Rings are completed in Eregion.
c. 1600
Sauron forges the One Ring in
Orodruin. He completes the Barad-dûr. Celebrimbor perceives the designs of Sauron.
1693
War of the Elves & Sauron begins.
The Three Rings are hidden."
'Did you not hear me, Gloin?' said Elrond. 'The Three were not made by Sauron, nor did he ever touch them.
But of them it is not permitted to speak. So much only in this hour of doubt I may now say. They are not idle. But they were not made as weapons of war or conquest: that is not their power. Those who made them did not desire strength or domination or hoarded wealth, but understanding, making, and healing, to preserve all things unstained.
These things the Elves of Middle-earth have in some measure gained, though with sorrow. But all that has been wrought by those who wield the Three will turn to their undoing, and their minds and hearts will become revealed to Sauron, if he regains the One."
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The 3 Elven Rings are not susceptible to “The One Ring” in any direct way.. They’re only tied by fate to lose their power if Sauron is defeated completely & absolutely. As they were made by the elves and as always they make things for a purpose and pour their literal spirit into things they create. So if Sauron is defeated then the three rings power will fade and basically become almost useless or diminished versions of their original design since by this era magic has bled from the world by a huge degree thanks to Morgoth’s poisoning the world itself with his very essence that he poured into it. Called The Long Defeat By The Elves and The Men Of The West.
The extended editions are a must to watch, they have many different scenes which are so natural that you can't tell what was added as extra. Glad you're doing this magnificent trilogy!
They are a cool bonus to folks who already love LOTR but for new watchers the originals are the way to go. They can experience it the way we all did in theaters when the world fell in love with these movies.
@@rgoodwyn any reactor I've watched hasn't had a bad thing to say about the EE versions. One even said he wasn't sure what was added in for this version as they felt so seamless and natural to the film. so each to their own, but I feel like they're a great way to watch them for the first time. Both are but my preference is for the EE version. You have one as well which is cool.
@@rgoodwyn Precisely. The Extended Edition obsessives are so tiresome. The Theatrical editions are superior as films, especially for first-time watchers.
Bilbo aged when Frodo met him in Rivendell as he no longer possess The Ring that prolongs his life.
And it had passed 17 years between the party and Frodo's departure from shire
@@marcusfridh8489many don’t read books nowadays let alone audiobook by Phil dragash or even Andy Serkis so they wouldn’t know lol
why did gollum not age like bilbo ?
@@henrikpersson4371 he had it for 500 years and he is a bad hobbit compared to Bilbo
@henrikpersson4371 He has been so fully corrupted that there is basically no hobbit left in him. It's like how the orcs were originally elves until Morgoth corrupted them. Now, they are no longer immortal beings with keen minds and sharp vision, but twisted creatures whose eyes cannot stand the Sun's light.
Fun fact: Actor Sean Bean has a severe fear of flying and that was quite a problem during the filming of Lord of the Rings. Scenes were regularly shot in isolated places. The actors and crew were brought by helicopter, but our Boromir was not seen. When the time came again, he would start a walking tour to the filming location hours in advance and already wearing his costume.
Trilogy The Lord Of The Ring Extended Edition:
(1) The Felloship Of The Ring Extended Edition
(2) The Two Tower Extended Edition
(3) The Return Of The King Extended Edition
Trilogy The Hobbit Extended Edition Of The Adventures Of Bilbo Baggin:
(1) An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition
(2) The Desolation Of Smaug Extended Edition
(3) The Battle Five Armie Extended Edition
The extended editions are NOT the official movies. They're not even better movies.
@@DestinyAwaits19 keep your forked tongue behind your teeth
@@DestinyAwaits19 It amazes me that some people act like the originals are somehow incomplete or hard to understand lol.
@@DestinyAwaits19wrong. Just like sega genesis was wrong. You’re more and more outnumbered with each passing year
Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result.
Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons.
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Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart.
But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again.
The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️).
Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film.
It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!”
It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
A monument of a trilogy. Its academy awards were sooo well deserved!
Splendid reaction video. Very good editing of the extracts. Charming host. Very positive.
I was so happy when i saw today you start with the Lord of the Ring, i've looked yourfirst part and i can't wait to see all the other ones!
Saruman never served Sauron nor bent to him at all in the books. The Gandalf locked in the Tower bit is explained ONLY in the Unfinished Tales Book: In [manuscript-C) The Black Riders arrived at the Gate of Isengard while Gandalf was still a prisoner in the tower. In this account, Saruman, in fear & despair, & perceiving the full horror of service to Mordor, resolved suddenly to yield to Gandalf, & to beg for his pardon & help. Temporizing at the Gate, he admitted that he had Gandalf within, & said that he would go & try to discover what he knew; if that were unavailing, he would deliver Gandalf up to them. Then Saruman hastened to the summit of Orthanc - & found Gandalf gone. Away south against the setting moon he saw a great Eagle flying towards Edoras.
See, the thing is he was always master of studying the enemy & even being able to think like they do to always know exactly the best ways to handle ever situation and so on, but the thing is he didn't just become the enemy, he at this time in a sense for once actually grew afraid of him, probably Sauron did what Sauron did with Finrod Felagund in the duel of visions, (Galadriel’s elder brother who by the way was the most important in the Legendarium & is the main reason the third age even exists) which basically widdled Saruman with various visions of the past and future until it wore him down, but Saruman(Curumo) was the mostly already becoming weary due to what was called The Long Defeat, magic bleeding out from the lands of middle earth and subsequently certain things become less and less possible and the elves begin to go west.
Even the ones who never wished to leave middle earth and many of which were born here by the thousands.
So him also being a student and helper of Aulë of the Valar he was going to fight fire with fire and make a bid for the ring just so Sauron could never regain full power and if Saruman found a way to release himself from his power restrictions even by any small margin or worked with Eru in some way it might have worked out in the end if things went differently enough to where such action from him would be needed.
Ontop of that he was growing ever jealous of Gandalf for he received the Varya from Círdan and prior to that was chosen by the other Valar, Nienna’s chosen champion to go to middle earth. But Gandalf(Olórin back then) refused over and over and exclaimed his fear of Sauron(Mairon), varya I feel would have kindle the heart of Saruman to stay strong as he had been fighting the evils of the world for a very long time since he had been sent to Middle Earth.
And for the is reason Saruman wished to hold the ring at hostage. Keep Sauron from taking back his full strength and basically use it to stave off The Long Defeat.
Saruman is very complex. The Hobbit movies actually shows how he was even 60 years ago during Bilbo’s story. He was one of the main forces thwarting Sauron for over 2000 years. The Númenoreans: the high men of the west; gifted Saruman with Orthanc which was of their making. Now known as Isengard.
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saruman is actually trying to doublecross sauron. He wants the ring for himself. He thinks he can control it. The little orcs around saruman are from mordor - sauron's orcs sent to help saruman but also to spy on him. The big fighting orcs - the uruk hai - are loyal only to saruman.
Orcs are like that. But its why saruman's orders are a bit vague - to avoid sauron's orcs knowing what saruman is doing. The movies dont make this bit of the story very clear. But notice that, while saruman knows where the fellowship is he never lets Sauron Know.
Another really great novel to screen you should watch and react to is Lonesome Dove. Pulitzer Prize Winner novel Western by Larry McMurty adapted into a four part mini series. Both Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Duvall have said it’s their finest work ever. Danny Glover and Angelica Huston also give truly incredible work. You will love it.
A new but enthusiastic fan.
She’d get so many views if she does live readings like KSO or book club like veggiegamer
the problem with "recommending other fantasy films based on books" is that you're starting out with what is unequivocally the best example in that category. Going to, say, Eragon, from this, will be like going on a trip to Amarillo, Texas after you've just been vacationing in Vatican City.
I don't know if anyone has already said this but it will make everything that happens in this and the next two movies make more sense if you know that Gandalf, Saruman and Sauron (along with some others like the eagles) are actually angels... older than the world itself. It's pretty explicitly stated in the books early on so I don't think it's a spoiler to clarify that.
Do not wait a week to re watch the extended edition. Many who do this end up happier for it! also do not rush through the next movie. LOTR makes or breaks RUclips channels biweekly and monthly. So tread with care and respect for what you’re about to view! Not just another random movie to add to your list.
Extended edition please for the next 2 movies/ :)
How about no. Let's keep with Jackson's true vision.
@@DestinyAwaits19 how about let people enjoy the movies in whatever way they want.
@@DestinyAwaits19 How about yes. The extended version is his true vision.
The Extended Edition is not needed for the first movie, but several important plot points are left out of the next two, especially the third.
Several connect to the first film. All the way til the end. And redeems several characters before the ending of fellowship. Character development and foreshadowing galore down the drain on the Harvey Weinstein creepy theatre version
Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result.
Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons.
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Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart.
But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again.
The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️).
Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film.
It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!”
It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
This trilogy is my favourite movie of all-time and I look forward to continuing the journey with you to the end.
If you actually paused at the end just watch the extended edition for the next half. That way you’ll only have to rewatch the first half in another video. Or perhaps react to RichieNicksGeeking’s “top ten extended scenes from fellowship of the ring”. It even explains how to avoid copyright as well when doing reactions to LOTR!
The Shire set was built and covered with dirt and vegetation. They let it grow for a year before filming to make it look authentic and cozy. It's still there. You can book a tour.
Hello lady Reembok! This is my fav movie of my life! Also my best trilogy as well. After I saw this movie everything changed on my life. I read books like 10 times and playing all kind of Middle Earth games since. You should have go extended version!
Anyway here comes some random info:
1) Five wizards are maiar souls like angels. Their power nerfed by Valar (gods) sending to Middle Earth for giving hope to free people. They took old men bodies as disguise.
2) Sauron is the most powerful maiar. He could change his form to werewolf, an handsome elf or great eye! On the other hand dark maiar mostly pick balrog bodies.
3) Gandalf is carrying one of the 3 elven rings called Narya. Ring of fire. So he had to use the ring against the balrog called Durin's Bane in Moria.
4) Dragons are so powerful and dangerous in Tolkien's world. If you wanna see one of them, watch Hobbit trilogy after this.
5) Ring increases abilities whoever carries it. Invisibility, can see the dead people and gives a sight to see much further distances etc. In time it takes control their minds and corrupts their hearts. If the ringbearer has pure good hearted and not much fighting skills, Ring has not much to do. Corruption process is extremely long when someone carries like Frodo.
6) Waters of Bruinen floods through the Nazgul because Noldor elves created that protection magic long time ago around the borders of Rivendell.
7) If Elrond could push Isildur into the fire, that means he would kill the great kings of Men. That means elves and men war would begins for ages! For same wisdom when you see counsel scene, everyone was yelling eachother Aragorn didnt even bother to get up from his chair. He raised by Lord Elrond who is the symbol of wisdom.
Nope. The balrog was the infinite undimmed form of first age power that the poisoning of the world couldn’t harm. Lord of balrogs was the son of Morgoth(Melkor) and Ulbandi the troll queen. Creating Gothmog
The Ringwraiths are forever drawn to the power of the One Ring. Throw in the smell of bacon and you're toast.
What’s wild is they are dead and blind and don’t have physical bodies. The reason the bugs & worms were coming out of the soil when the Ringwraith was near the hiding hobbits (and the reason the dog was afraid of the searching Ringwraith earlier) is because the Nazgul are so vile and terrible that nature itself abhors them. The trees were shuddering as they approached the hobbits on the road, which is why Frodo yelled, "Get off the road! Quick!" They are anti-life ("neither living nor dead" as Aragorn describes them). They are servants of Sauron, aka Gorthaur, aka
"Abomination." Just touching one could injure or kill you. Thus the creepy crawlies in the earth wanted to move away from it as fast as possible.
((Extended but about the Nazgûl below)).
The 9 Nazgûl are blind and basically deaf also, they can only "smell" the ring and the energies of the Unseen Realm. Sauron was always weary of
The WitchKing Of Angmar, (The Leader Nazgûl), would launch an attempt to usurp his power.
He and his forces almost singlehandedly destroyed the three kingdoms of Númenoreans, at the region of Arnor, mainly by spreading plagues upon the land with what is called The Black Breath. How sad is it that they "achieved" a twisted form of immortality but now they cannot interact with nor enjoy the world around them. The envy a portion of the Númenoreans had for the elves. basically led these individuals to such a choice, one by one of the 9 falling to Sauron at different speeds, and some even did good their entire country and world around them for quite a while.
But since he toppled the great Númenorean country at the heart of the sea between middle earth and Valinor by manipulating the people slowly degenerating lifespan, tricking Ar Pharazôn into attacking Valinor and back then that land was place one could physically see and travel towards. Eru Illuvatar the one allfather shifted Valinor into an in between limbo space and which caused the world to turn round or semi spherical which caused a giant tidal wave so huge it plunged Númenor to the bottom of the sea but Saurons fair form was pinned to the bottom of the sea by the island of Númenor so now he can no longer take fair angelic form ever again! Now he’s far less beguiling.
But sadly the waves also crashed into entire coastlines of middle earth too. See. Even gods actions have consequences! It’s why the Valar among other reasons do not take direct action anymore as it’s always caused something catastrophic. It’s also why Gandalf explained what he could do with the one ring.
The Lord of the Rings is my favorite movies this is amazing journey
In point of fact, the ring pit Frodo on. Having it in his hand was his mistake, but it wasn’t his fault Pippin was an idiot in that moment by mentioning who he was.
The ring purposely put itself on Frodo’s finger because it is alive and its own character. As Gandalf said, it awoke and heard its master’s call, so it is TRYING to get back to Sauron and it knew the Wraith’s were close by, so it figured that was as good a chance as any.
Never an idiot in the books. Weird right ?
In aall of the history of middle earth Bilbo's the olny being to give up the ring of powe of his own free will. No one, or nothing else had the strength of will to do so
Kind of a spoiler there man. Maybe delete this...
not entirely true, Sam did too. Also the whole bit on caradrhas with boromir, so I guess that's two others. Also worth giving Gimli a mention, the only character who actually attempted to cause harm to the ring.
This is a great journey! Please consider to do the extended editions fot he next 2 movies so you don't miss anything.
Fuck the extended editions.
@@DestinyAwaits19 and here you are again. stop being negative and enjoy the movies man.
Missed scene - The song heard when the elves were spotted in the forest by Frodo&Sam near the beginning of the movie: chanting a very special Hymn to make their journey most safe:(With English translation)
* 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”
(The elvish name given to Varda is 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"
Elentári means queen of the stars in Quenya. Elbereth means queen of the stars in Sindarin. Gilthoniel means kindler of the stars in Sindarin.
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 honorific name seems to have fallen out of favour. After that time she was called instead Elentári, the Queen of the Stars.
It's important to realize that the ring is a character in the story. It has its own will. It wants to go back to Sauron. It even speaks to people... promising them power as a means to gain what it wants.
7:44 Some of the Hobbit children Bilbo is telling his story to are the children of the director, Peter Jackson. They appear again later. PJ himself also appears in the background.
Hobbits are not immune to the Ring, but are less affected than most as they do not desire power, they desire a peaceful, quiet life.
The Hobbit tells the story of how Bilbo came by the ring, just touched on in the intro but reference several times in LOTR.
You are about to have the time of your life with these films and I'm glad I stumbled upon your journey. No need for a bunch of questions right now. Just soak it in and have fun! Be sure to react to the Extended Editions of this trilogy from now on. You wont regret it.
Listen fanboy, I know you Tolkien kiss asses love the extended editions, but they're not better movies. They're inferior movies compared to the pacing and tone of the theatricals.
@@DestinyAwaits19 there are always naysayers about watching the EE movies XD let people enjoy stuff without crapping on them. And I do think the EE's are the better movie. you can't prove me wrong.
@@DestinyAwaits19 The so-called "extended editions" are what the director intended. Jackson was forced to shorten them so theaters could have 3 showings a day instead of only 2. You can prefer whichever version you like, but facts are facts.
@@Keffinated Jackson himself said this -
"The theatrical versions are the definitive versions. I regard the extended cuts as being a novelty for the fans that really want to see the extra material"
So what the hell are you talking about? The theatricals are the official movies.
@@Iceman-135 The problem wiith the EEs is they're not ominous enough. Lord of the Rings are meant to be war movies. The theatricals retain that dark grittiness. But in the extended it becomes convoluted with silly scenes, humor, petty height measuring between hobbits and just all round light heartedness. It cheapens the quality of Lord of the Rings, and dilutes the consistency and tone of the films.
The movies are masterpieces but they do Isildur some unintentional injustice. In book he NEVER succumbs to the ring, he instead spends his time being a fair ruler who practically gave power away to the people INSTEAD of being power hungry. He comes to realize that he is not powerful enough to truly bend the ring to his will. That it will eventually overcome him. Isildur resolves to give the ring to Elrond but is killed on the way to Rivendel. It's a tragic story of a man that tries to right his wrong but ultimately fails.
In the books isildur literally repented and was about to bring the ring to Rivendell and apologize as he recognized it was beyond him even for a great numenorean connected to the faithful line of the mighty Elendil
I preface the prologue & war, other depictions I LOVE, captured the themes WELL, the vibe of the whole trilogy! The significance of the duel between Elendil & Sauron was Nerffed; (He wasn’t some random old bloke in armour getting smacked around) This man was MIGHTY and gleaming with power which you’ll find out in the great videos you’ll soon react to with joy!
* He and Gil-Galad; last true Elven King battled Sauron and slayed Sauron’s physical body and both died in the process. GilGalad was held high by the face for all free peoples to see as he then incinerated his bodily form to a crisp of ash! Isildur was part of the fight too but not as prominently and he just comes up to the body to cut the ring finger off and…. So one example is how easily Sauron is killed in the intro.
* • He's set up as this super powered badass, but all you have to do is cut off his finger? That's not how it went down in the book, where the greatest man-king and the greatest elven-king had to double-team Sauron to strike down his body, but were killed in the effort (Isildur then cuts the ring from the corpse).
Especially for elves the title of king has many meanings & by the Third Age there isn’t a population large enough to even attempt to such a thing as creating a unified kingdom, which would put a target on their backs, let alone many of them are beyond all of that anyway as it’s seen as doing more harm than anything good.
* They also seen what happened when the elves fell upon the swords of their own hubris and passion no matter if it was for the right reasons some of the time. That it always ended up in some sort of tragedy which sometimes even damaged the earth itself.
They had long known about what’s called the Long Defeat as ever since Morgoth’s marring of the land itself; pouring his remnants into it that caused the “magic” to slowly drain away from the land itself, which is sad because for ages several clans of elves were born there. even the greatest ancestors were “born” in middle earth awakening to the stars !
Many of who are left have accepted the next phase of their life which is to become councillors, healers and loremasters to those with the heart to listen and the desire to learn. But above all the guardians and custodians of several things and the world itself for as long as they can remain!❤ The elves “exist” as long as the world does. And Tolkien made it obvious in many ways that it’s our world as he restored Anglo Saxon culture/Mythologies and folklore, and their languages too alongside Irish, Welsh and Finnish mythologies too. Especially Norwegian(of which I am)
This is what Amazon (the show that shall not be named) didn’t deliver either [[AKA the actual story which inspired everything we love into existence with games and movies and books and so forth. Skyrim, elder scrolls, oblivion, Diablo, and world of Warcraft and D&D. And Game Of Thrones was hugely inspired by Tolkien… yet as the godfather of everything and the heart of what caused many peoples lives to be saved cannot get the justice it deserves for adaptations?
People literally conquered cancer because of the books and the trilogy, the books were read to their children for years. All 25 of them. The man was a hugely respected scholar and professor in the world. Translated ancient artifacts and hieroglyphs and petroglyphs and so forth for the government etc.
(JRR Tolkien even rejected being recruited into the CIA several times & he wrote everyone by letter and referenced the dudes who came to him as “little boys who knew not what they got themselves into” which showed his fearlessness.). The readers of the trilogy that came out are who he writes back to despite always replying to everyone back and forth.
Many people have shared the stories regarding these conversations which were past down throughout the family lines of the people who had a personal relationship with Tolkien which was hundreds of people when he was alive. Thousands. (Some are in video format too or happened to be shared later on in the video or comes up during a video about him and his work.
Especially nowadays when many of us came out of the woodwork to defend professor Tolkiens legacy from amazons money grubbing hands and so forth. Giving many channels a new lease on life where some make Tolkien related content now amongst other things they create content wise.
Bilbo Walking Song: “Roads go ever ever on, Over rock and under tree, By caves where never sun has shone, By streams that never find the sea; Over snow by winter sown,
And through the merry flowers of June,Over grass and over stone,
And under mountains in the moon.
Roads go ever ever on
Under cloud and under star,
Yet feet that wandering have gone
Turn at last to home afar.
Eyes that fire and sword have seen
And horror in the halls of stone
Look at last on meadows green
And trees and hills they long have known”
The original version of the song is recited by Bilbo in the last chapter of The Hobbit, at the end of his journey back to the Shire. Coming to the top of a rise he sees his home in the distance, and stops and essentially sings what I shared above!
There are three versions of this walking song in The Lord of the Rings.
The first is sung by Bilbo when he leaves the Shire and is setting off to visit Rivendell:
“The Road goes ever on and on,
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can,
Pursuing it with eager feet,
Until it joins some larger way
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say.”
The second version is identical except for changing the word "eager" to "weary" in the fifth line. It is spoken aloud, slowly, by Frodo, as he and his companions pause on their way to Crickhollow, looking beyond to lands that some of them have never seen before.
The third version is spoken by Bilbo in Rivendell after the hobbits have returned from their journey. Bilbo is now an old, sleepy hobbit, who murmurs the verse and then falls asleep.
“The Road goes ever on and on
Out from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
Let others follow it who can!
Let them a journey new begin,
But I at last with weary feet
Will turn towards the lighted inn,
My evening-rest and sleep to meet.”
1977: The Hobbit (1977 film): Sections of the poem are sung during the trip through Mirkwood. It appears on the soundtrack titled "Roads".
1980: The Return of the King (1980 film):
A song inspired by the poem is sung at the end of the film called "Roads Go Ever, Ever On".
1981: The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series):
Bilbo sings the song as he leaves Bag End. It is sung by John Le Mesurier to a tune by Stephen Oliver.
1997: An Evening in Rivendell:
The Tolkien Ensemble adapted an original melody to the song, composed by Caspar Reiff.
2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:
Parts of the song are sung by Gandalf in his first appearance, and also by Bilbo as he leaves Bag End.
2006: The Lord of the Rings Musical:
The poem is the basis of the song "The Road Goes On" sung by Sam, Frodo, Merry, and Pippin in the first act.
2014: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies:
Lines of the poem partially make up the lyrics of The Last Goodbye, performed by Billy Boyd(Pippin) for the credits of the film.
This is just stuff to know when you see the next films. Maybe seeing this will spark something you read here or in other people’s comments via future reactions to the other 2 films as well as the 3 The Hobbit movies!
9:53
"It shall be an heirloom of my Kingdom for I shall risk no hurt to the ring. It is.. precious to me."
24: 53
"I will take it!"
Tolkien, (The OG of all Authors) was a veteran of the First World War and many other battles such as The Battle Of Somme etc. his works of art were to give back to the England as a form of restoring lost mythologies that he himself was a master of since he was a top professor of philology at Oxford.
He did ALOT of his writing while in the trenches during WWI during small “breaks” while down in those trench forts built into the ground. And while he eldest son was in the Second World War; his Lord Of The Rings writings was strictly created above all else to give his eldest something to read while stationed wherever he was stationed.
I forgot that part. They sent letters back and forth about it all the time. He was also the one and only son that actually protected his fathers legacy and work.
A lot of his other work were put together BY his son after his father passed away.
It’s well worth to react to the documentary behind the scenes film the director and crew and cast created together as well as the interview with the son Christopher Tolkien who you get to sort of enjoy a nice indoor and outdoor chat for like what came to about 1-2 hours of wonderful footage from an era that really must not be forgotten.
His work shed a light on things like The Finnish Kalevala, Norwegian Elder Edda, The Welsh Mabinogion, The Norwegian Nibelungen, The Indian Bhagvagita & Several Irish Folklore + other Cultural things! The man also restored and translated ancient relics for the governments as one everyone trusted. Much of what’s in our dictionary come from his efforts as well.
Anytime he spoke & even posted several comments into the paper as an editorial or response to certain issues as a very involved man for the world and the environment everyone turned their head to listen to him as everyone knew his worth and respected him greatly. His works show how NOT to glorify war; shows in the films if you pay close attention while watching the next films.
Sharing what you know now via the after thoughts at the end of the second film! Remember. Extended edition. There is a lot missed out on especially in the second movie regarding Boromir backstory which there is much more in the books but the films WANTED to keep more but the cinemas and Harvey Weinstein literally harangued him into making a “theatrical cut” which is why you have two versions.
The real version and the “theatrical cut”. It was all to make more money for the company that is the theatres/cinemas.
To get more showings in per day during the year. And believe me. People were camping outside and travelling the country to watch it MORE THAN ONCE.
His creations literally lead to inspiring the most currently famous books games & movies we all literally wouldn’t have enjoyed and be touched to our souls core without him and his spiritually connected brilliance. That and he was a philologist professor at Oxford first and foremost which covers so many things.
Not just linguistic. The man was a true genius and Jack of all trades but ultimately LOVED the simple life.
The inspiration for Lord of the Rings was not any war, but author J.R.R. Tolkien's love of language. Especially Welsh, Finnish and Old English.
He lamented the loss of any true English folklore, that was wiped out after the Norman invasion of 1066, so Tolkien wrote many books on these new "legends" he came up with himself. Much of which is centered around three languages he fully developed himself. Two Elven languages and Dwarvish., Númenorean Adunaic, Black Speech(warped Numenorean and elvish)
They all have syntax, vocabularies, and a whole writing system that can be learned as the Tengwar alphabet is moreso to match with the spoken elvish rather than one to one for other country’s alphabet. Hundreds of people worldwide speak elvish fluently. Tolkien did draw upon his personal experience in the trenches of World War ONE, not Two, as inspiration for some parts, most notably, the Dead Marshes that Frodo and Sam and Gollum pass through in The Two Towers. But war was not the inspiration for the entire series.
World Of Warcraft. Skyrim, Harry Potter, Diablo, D&D, even Warhammer and so forth wouldn’t have. Existed without taking inspiration from and or completely ripping off from Tolkien. Many great documentaries to react to about him also more about him and AWESOME stuff from the hours & hours of behind the scenes documentaries from the DVDs of the movies which are also on RUclips & I can send you a playlist to react to from top to bottom on the channel called Pajasek99
In my opinion, this is the greatest trilogy EVER MADE! Beyond EPIC! ❤❤❤❤
Yep. Did you know - Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result.
Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons.
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Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart.
But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again.
The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️).
Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film.
It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!”
It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
Did you know - Saruman never served Sauron nor bent to him at all in the books. The Gandalf locked in the Tower bit is explained ONLY in the Unfinished Tales Book: In [manuscript-C) The Black Riders arrived at the Gate of Isengard while Gandalf was still a prisoner in the tower. In this account, Saruman, in fear & despair, & perceiving the full horror of service to Mordor, resolved suddenly to yield to Gandalf, & to beg for his pardon & help. Temporizing at the Gate, he admitted that he had Gandalf within, & said that he would go & try to discover what he knew; if that were unavailing, he would deliver Gandalf up to them. Then Saruman hastened to the summit of Orthanc - & found Gandalf gone. Away south against the setting moon he saw a great Eagle flying towards Edoras.
See, the thing is he was always master of studying the enemy & even being able to think like they do to always know exactly the best ways to handle ever situation and so on, but the thing is he didn't just become the enemy, he at this time in a sense for once actually grew afraid of him, probably Sauron did what Sauron did with Finrod Felagund in the duel of visions, (Galadriel’s elder brother who by the way was the most important in the Legendarium & is the main reason the third age even exists) which basically widdled Saruman with various visions of the past and future until it wore him down, but Saruman(Curumo) was the mostly already becoming weary due to what was called The Long Defeat, magic bleeding out from the lands of middle earth and subsequently certain things become less and less possible and the elves begin to go west.
Even the ones who never wished to leave middle earth and many of which were born here by the thousands.
So him also being a student and helper of Aulë of the Valar he was going to fight fire with fire and make a bid for the ring just so Sauron could never regain full power and if Saruman found a way to release himself from his power restrictions even by any small margin or worked with Eru in some way it might have worked out in the end if things went differently enough to where such action from him would be needed.
Ontop of that he was growing ever jealous of Gandalf for he received the Varya from Círdan and prior to that was chosen by the other Valar, Nienna’s chosen champion to go to middle earth. But Gandalf(Olórin back then) refused over and over and exclaimed his fear of Sauron(Mairon), varya I feel would have kindle the heart of Saruman to stay strong as he had been fighting the evils of the world for a very long time since he had been sent to Middle Earth.
And for the is reason Saruman wished to hold the ring at hostage. Keep Sauron from taking back his full strength and basically use it to stave off The Long Defeat.
Saruman is very complex. The Hobbit movies actually shows how he was even 60 years ago during Bilbo’s story. He was one of the main forces thwarting Sauron for over 2000 years. The Númenoreans: the high men of the west; gifted Saruman with Orthanc which was of their making. Now known as Isengard.
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saruman is actually trying to doublecross sauron. He wants the ring for himself. He thinks he can control it. The little orcs around saruman are from mordor - sauron's orcs sent to help saruman but also to spy on him. The big fighting orcs - the uruk hai - are loyal only to saruman.
Orcs are like that. But its why saruman's orders are a bit vague - to avoid sauron's orcs knowing what saruman is doing. The movies dont make this bit of the story very clear. But notice that, while saruman knows where the fellowship is he never lets Sauron Know.
I really envy to those people who dont even know or watch this movie, they will experience the magical of middle earth for sure
The adventure has begun and many wonders lie ahead! Welcome to Middle Earth.
Our Midgard. Tolkien wasn’t creating some unreal place. ;)
All in the span of 20 minutes. Yay. Nahhhh
Frodo chooses to take the ring because he sees in it that everyone at that meeting would be consumed by it and it would never make it to Mordor in one of their hands, except perhaps to present it to Sauron as a fully corrupted being that was his servant. Their in-fighting proved that the ring was already having an effect on them just being in its presence.
I hope you have fun on this journey! One of my favorite movie series 🧡
Moths are sacred to the elves. As well as it was contested to Radagast The Brown Wizard who was the champion sent to middle earth by Yavannah (Goddess of Nature itself and who was responsible for creating and nuturing all life, even her song created the two trees of Valinor which predated the sun and moon and to keep it simple acted in the stead of sun and moon. ) with who we know now as Gandalf and Saruman long ago at the beginning of the first age. Gandalf was meant to be the leader but he kept denying the leadership role and so Saruman was given this role for he was fully successful against Sauron for a long time even to this day of the third age. Gandalf openly stated his fear for Sauron (Mairon, his true name.) Olórin is that for Gandalf, Aiwendil for Radagast and Curumo for Saruman.
I heard you say that you like Samwise’s name. It means half-wit in Old English, lol. And Gamgee was a brand name for a cotton/wool fabric in the same way that Kleenex is a brand name for facial tissue, lol. JRRT was having fun with his name! 😂
Tolkien said the rings effect is comparable to the Our Father phrase, "lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil." The Ring draws out evil that is within you and attracts evil from without toward you.
Nice reaction - I think it's good that you're starting with the Theatrical Editions - my suggestion is to watch all 3 Theatrical Editions, like this, which are more focused on emotional impact - and then later on you can watch the Extended Editions, with all that extra material, focusing more on deeper immersion into this world, and treat them almost like 3 new films, and at that point you'll appreciate the new detail much more, after having seen this more streamlined version first
Not many chances to rewatch for a second viewing for most channels. Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result.
Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons.
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Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart.
But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again.
The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️).
Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film.
It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!”
It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
Lhang - name of The great elvish swords you see in the prologue being used in that frontline ebbing flowing strike formation tactic. This shows the skill of these warriors. Some are hundreds to thousands of years old. Their timeless prowess was caught on film perfectly. Awesome right?
noun: cutlass, sword
Cognates:
ᴹQ. lango “broad sword; prow of a ship” ✧ Ety/LAG
Derivations
ᴹ√LAG “*cut” ✧ Ety/LAG
Phonetic Developments
Development Stages lhang [laŋgo] > [laŋg] > [l̥aŋg] > [l̥aŋ] ✧
lang (sword), plural> [Laing]
lanc: [throat] (hinting at being deadly throat cutters when one knows how to wield these specific elvish blades against heavily armoured orcs with keen precision!)
(neck), pl. lainc, coll. pl. langath.
Note: homophones mean ”naked” and also ”sharp edge, sudden end, brink.
So they are blades that “bring enemies to the sudden brink of death” in a sense.
One of the best trilogies ever
"Thank you, Samwise."
Be prepared to say that a lot.
Thi trilogy is a masterpiece.
Several channels are watching the extended. Your turn. You’ll love it.
You’ll get a million subscribers ontop of what you got if you do the extend editions.
I agree with what others have said you should re-watch the extended editions they are so much better.
Exactly. Now arm yourself with the facts just in case you run into people who advocate for the theatrical Weinstein version. Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result.
Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons.
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Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart.
But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again.
The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️).
Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film.
It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!”
It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
You're in for a great ride.
Ten times greater with the original editions. The extended editions. Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result.
Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons.
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Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart.
But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again.
The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️).
Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film.
It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!”
It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
The closest thing I can suggest in terms of movies based on Fantasy novels is the Narnia Chronicles (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, etc.) written by a close friend of J R R Tolkien's - C S Lewis.
Cast my vote to do Extended Editions. More from the books in the.
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Plenty of people will come here saying to watch the extended versions lol. The original versions are actually better movies in a lot of ways. Especially this one. A bunch of the extended stuff kills the pacing in Fellowship. Its not so bad in the second 2 movies but you won't miss anything important if you watch the versions we all fell in love with and won all the awards.
The original versions were never supposed to be cut in the first place. Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result.
Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons.
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Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart.
But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again.
The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️).
Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film.
It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!”
It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
The true editions are now released in theatres worldwide and earning more money than ever before
Even the documentaries by PJ literally have him explaining how he was pressured to cut it up for the theatres.
@@Makkaru112 if that is true then why are they not called the Directors cuts?
@@Makkaru112 lol are you really claiming that the movies are making more money now than when they first ran in theaters? It's ok to like the extended version but don't lie to yourself.
Hint - the people who talk to their subscribers and form a community grow at an exponentially faster rate.
Are you here trolling ANOTHER LOTR reaction???
Why you watch the Theatrical edition??! Watch the extended edition for the next two films (The Two Towers & The Return of the King)! It's sooooo much better and deeper! Believe me!
Here is why you’re right. Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result.
Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons.
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Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart.
But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again.
The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️).
Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film.
It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!”
It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
Special editions is the way to go
No its not. There's too much cringey humour, filler, nonsensical dialogue and corny scenes.
@@DestinyAwaits19 LOL by this point you're a troll wanting bait.
@@DestinyAwaits19ultimate truth ahead - Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result.
Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons.
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Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart.
But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again.
The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️).
Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film.
It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!”
It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
@@DestinyAwaits19that nonsensical dialogue comes from the masterful author Tolkien. Any time they stuck to the books they made millions and eternal memories to this day. And invincible memes galore that stand the tears of time and inspired people to live on and even conquer diseases
No spoiler promise.. But dont forget that story at 7:35 ... The Hobbit trilogy movies will remember that story to you :D
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You should be watching the extended editions.
I hope these comments will inspire you to watch the extended edition.
You were so right when you said Saruman wanted the ring for himself , all because of his pride and arrogance . Enjoy Tolkien s masterpiece. Good reaction,take care
Deeper reason - Saruman never served Sauron nor bent to him at all in the books. The Gandalf locked in the Tower bit is explained ONLY in the Unfinished Tales Book: In [manuscript-C) The Black Riders arrived at the Gate of Isengard while Gandalf was still a prisoner in the tower. In this account, Saruman, in fear & despair, & perceiving the full horror of service to Mordor, resolved suddenly to yield to Gandalf, & to beg for his pardon & help. Temporizing at the Gate, he admitted that he had Gandalf within, & said that he would go & try to discover what he knew; if that were unavailing, he would deliver Gandalf up to them. Then Saruman hastened to the summit of Orthanc - & found Gandalf gone. Away south against the setting moon he saw a great Eagle flying towards Edoras.
See, the thing is he was always master of studying the enemy & even being able to think like they do to always know exactly the best ways to handle ever situation and so on, but the thing is he didn't just become the enemy, he at this time in a sense for once actually grew afraid of him, probably Sauron did what Sauron did with Finrod Felagund in the duel of visions, (Galadriel’s elder brother who by the way was the most important in the Legendarium & is the main reason the third age even exists) which basically widdled Saruman with various visions of the past and future until it wore him down, but Saruman(Curumo) was the mostly already becoming weary due to what was called The Long Defeat, magic bleeding out from the lands of middle earth and subsequently certain things become less and less possible and the elves begin to go west.
Even the ones who never wished to leave middle earth and many of which were born here by the thousands.
So him also being a student and helper of Aulë of the Valar he was going to fight fire with fire and make a bid for the ring just so Sauron could never regain full power and if Saruman found a way to release himself from his power restrictions even by any small margin or worked with Eru in some way it might have worked out in the end if things went differently enough to where such action from him would be needed.
Ontop of that he was growing ever jealous of Gandalf for he received the Varya from Círdan and prior to that was chosen by the other Valar, Nienna’s chosen champion to go to middle earth. But Gandalf(Olórin back then) refused over and over and exclaimed his fear of Sauron(Mairon), varya I feel would have kindle the heart of Saruman to stay strong as he had been fighting the evils of the world for a very long time since he had been sent to Middle Earth.
And for the is reason Saruman wished to hold the ring at hostage. Keep Sauron from taking back his full strength and basically use it to stave off The Long Defeat.
Saruman is very complex. The Hobbit movies actually shows how he was even 60 years ago during Bilbo’s story. He was one of the main forces thwarting Sauron for over 2000 years. The Númenoreans: the high men of the west; gifted Saruman with Orthanc which was of their making. Now known as Isengard.
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saruman is actually trying to doublecross sauron. He wants the ring for himself. He thinks he can control it. The little orcs around saruman are from mordor - sauron's orcs sent to help saruman but also to spy on him. The big fighting orcs - the uruk hai - are loyal only to saruman.
Orcs are like that. But its why saruman's orders are a bit vague - to avoid sauron's orcs knowing what saruman is doing. The movies dont make this bit of the story very clear. But notice that, while saruman knows where the fellowship is he never lets Sauron Know.
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Accident? There is a higher power at work. Eru Illuvatar. The One Father. BIlbo and Frodo were meant to have the ring.
You’d have gotten ten plus minutes of introduction into Hobbits as a whole if you did the extended editions (uncut true editions)
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@@DestinyAwaits19 Not so much.
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Only now? Wow! Theatrical or the Special Editions?
Sadly the Weinstein editions. Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result.
Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons.
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Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart.
But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again.
The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️).
Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film.
It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!”
It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
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relax and listen to the movie
Does she read and respond to comments? She’s missing out on a lot of fun
It’s certainly not fun to see your dozens of comments either begging for the extended editions or posting entire pages of lore that is far too detailed for a first time viewer. It’s too much! Look, I can tell you’re excited and want to share that with a new viewer, but you’re missing the mark by drowning them in information.
If you drive a truck over me, I forgive you❤
I don’t think middle earth is supposed to be “Earth”
Where are we going?
No idea. Why are her other movies an hour long but this is so short and not even the extended edition?
Greatest movies of all time that won multiple Oscar’s can’t even get a proper video of three parts of 45 minutes each?
And how can she even know this information before she react to? Leave her in peace. I love this story too, but she is trying to not to burden the general public and make it in a way she can make more views. Is my opinion
Aragorn kicked a helmet so hard he broke his toe, so they helicoptered him to see a dentist, and the dentist got angry like "dude I'm a dentist I don't repair broken bones" and threw a dagger at Aragorn but Viggo managed to block it with his sword in slowmo. And then Elrond was like "good, Mr Mortensen, you have begun to believe".
True story.
Is this 25 minutes the whole movie?
It says part 1, so probably not
@@BenWillyums It NOW says Part 1. It didn't say Part 1 when I posted my comment or else I wouldn't have asked, duh. She obviously edited the description.
@@traydevon sure, whatever you need to tell yourself
@@traydevonI saw part 2 initially in the title as well, ignore the troll.
@@cpmf2112 And you obviously saw it after I did, duh.
Most people just do three parts at 40 mins each. You uploaded full movies before so why pull a twenty minute clip for the film that won 12 Oscars?
I loved your reactions, but,... your videos are far too short. So short that it's rather frustrating. 😞 You don't show nearly enough of the movie. E.g., this video should have been double it's current length. Also, as other have already said, the extended versions of these films are the best ones to watch and react to.
Exactly. Here is why - Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result.
Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons.
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Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart.
But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again.
The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️).
Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film.
It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!”
It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
Why does your channel show to have full movies and this one can’t event pass 40 minutes? Take this as a beta test and just react to the extended edition instead.
Please do not be apart of the internet killing the Theatrical Releases. Watch the Theatrical and then the Extended versions if you want. You’ll lose nothing, and the ones telling you to miss out on an experience will still show up. Get the double bag.
Channels never get to second time view anything.
Peter Jackson wanted people to see the extended (uncut) versions in the theatres, but Harvey Weinstein stopped him. In fact, Harvey wanted just ONE movie in the threatres, not a trilogy. 5 years of court proceedings - and the 'harvey weinstein orc" in return of the king (made at Jackson's specific direction) was the result.
Too many people don’t realize they are arguing in favour of a version of this movies that was only shown in theatres because of legal reasons - not for artistic reasons.
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Peter Jackson’s passion project team was forced to not show their full content as it would cut into what the cinema CEOs literally called the theatrical edition to get more screen time in and more mulla for themselves. It’s a such a nasty business. 80 percent true that money be the root of all evil. It’s the reason the real pumped out the EE as fast as possible in DVD format before the second and third film hit theatres to get back at Harvey Weinstein, again, they wanted people to see the whole movie which invites feelings of completion in one’s heart.
But he just announced that’s he found 1300 hours worth of footage from a warehouse he finally got access to so we will see more specially made super extended edition cinema extravaganzas that no cinema would pass on the opportunity to ride on his coattails again.
The EE wasn’t just for fans. He literally was adapting the books to film as honestly as possible. the DVD documentaries showed that they didn’t want to cut anything. And weaselled around things to create the EE. (EE is extended edition by the way! ❤️).
Without the extended for the next two films I always say “Good luck missing the Boromir backstory. Good luck explaining why the cloak turns into a rock. Good luck explaining the elves that had explained their current situation since the first film.
It all ties together good luck skipping the gift scene with Galadriel and Celeborn and the extra scenes between Aragorn and Celeborn & Galadriel to Aragorn!”
It’s seriously needed for the film worldbuilding and heightening the stakes. Also, I’d rather have faith people have the emotional and intellectual IQ high enoug to understand it or shall we have changed the title to something else same as how JK was forced to change the title in America to sorcerers stone instead of PHILOSPHER as Americans don’t even know what a Philospher is anymore these days which is sad. Relating to that: Tolkien was very sad about people losing connection to their past and heritage etc!
Not extended, not watched.
Congratulations. You missed a whole hour of the original movie. Soap4today has the whole movie with complete subtitles for the legit elvish languages etc.
Dude, now you’re just being a dick. Your initial lore comments were interesting (though very long) but now you’re complaining again and again that she isn’t showing the movie exactly as you want it? That’s insane. You don’t control her so get used to it. Put on the Blu-ray and watch it yourself if you’re only happy with the full experience.