Return of the King: The Ride of the Rohirrim [4K]
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- Опубликовано: 18 июл 2020
- "Theoden King, a greater son of worthy sires."
I couldn't wait for the Blu-Ray release so I spent 6 hours up-scaling this scene using an AI.
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"Suddenly the king cried to Snowmane and the horse sprang away. Behind him his banner blew in the wind, white horse upon a field of green, but he outpaced it. After him thundered the knights of his house, but he was ever before them. Éomer rode there, the white horsetail on his helm floating in his speed, and the front of the first éored roared like a breaker foaming to the shore, but Théoden could not be overtaken. Fey he seemed, or the battle-fury of his fathers ran like new fire in his veins, and he was borne up on Snowmane like a god of old, even as Oromë the Great in the battle of the Valar when the world was young. His golden shield was uncovered, and lo! it shone like an image of the Sun, and the grass flamed into green about the white feet of his steed."
Thats the part of the book I miss the most in this movie.
Reading that brought tears to my eyes.
Wonderful writing.
I don't know you but I love you.
@@schawdaya And I love you, random Citizen!
@@TheClord123the random citizen comment is the best comment I have ever read.
The soldiers chanting "DEATH!" is really significant here. Eru originally gave death to humans as a gift, so they could enjoy their time on Arda. However, Morgoth twisted this, making man fear death, so they coveted the immortality of the elves. Here, they scream it out in defiance of Morgoth and his servants, saying they do not fear it, and that now Morgoth, Sauron, and the darkness they wield have no power over them.
Eomer in the book originally chanted “death death death take us all” after he watched Theoden fall and then he charged into the Easterling ranks and nearly died himself
@@Boothinator247Eomer rallying the remaining Rohirrim and going berserker in his grief is a highlight of the books for me. He sees the black sails and knows they're fucked and just decides to take as many down as he can.
Also, the Swan Knights sallying out because they can't let those upstart horselords get all the cavalry fun.
Even with out knowing the lore, chanting death in such a charge is such a powerful chant. Charging into hell, on the eve of the end of the world and you are celebrating death. You truly have nothing to lose
This made me cry
I always wondered why they chanted “death”. Thank you.
Achilles: “Imagine a King who fights his own battles. Wouldn’t that be a sight”
Theoden King:
Winning comment
Super 👌
*This is the Way.*
The quote is stupid as he was the king himself
And kings fighting their own battles was a norm until 19 century
@@muradm7748 so i guess you don't lnow grec history
One of the greatest scenes in movie history.
The Ride of the Rohirrim showcases what evil is truly afraid of: the courage of good men to oppose it.
Hell yeah
Yes, absolutely a contender for absolute best movie scenes ever imo. As for any more specific categories, in terms of large scale battles I don’t think there is any movie with a better one.
Everything was handled perfectly, the instructions to the commanders, the music, the speech, the atmosphere, the charge itself. No movie bs either, it’s actually really realistic too imo.
Like the instructions to the commanders is a minor thing. But to me at least it adds a lot. Always a little pulled out of the immersion when see stuff like a king talking loudly to thousands of people about the plan. While clearly only a few would have heard it. The king first talking to the commanders, even if only very quickly shows he gave out instructions and it entirely removes that immersion break for me. As I said it’s a minor thing, but always notice those kind of things.
Also just the movie btw, lord of the rings by no means is perfect. But the story is so so good. The music is amazing. No wierd shit in an attempt to appease anyone. Very good use of cgi and tricks for filming that still today hold up super well. And best of all may be the acting. Genuinely not a single bad actor in this movie (at least don’t remember anyone that performed less then amazing in any of the movies)
Tbh proof on how good the movies are is that despite being made in a time where generally movies longer then 2h would be considered very long. Where budget for them was much smaller then today. Where cgi and similar where nowhere near what they are today. Yet somehow they even made extended cuts that are still quite popular with basically no filler what so ever. Nearly 12 hours of movie time I believe. Super impressive still to day, masterwork at the time it was made.
Not watched it yet but apperantly the series they made recently. Rings of power? Apparently it’s not very good. Again haven’t watched it yet so maybe people being a bit harsh but with how others in the past went wouldn’t be surprised if it does suck.
Big shame because do think that the lord of the rings movies could actually work really really well as a series. Would give a lot more time to go into the stuff the movies didn’t have time for. Could be the same story as the movies or a different one I wouldn’t mind.
Just a big shame companies really seem to have lost track with movies and series. New ones can still have a couple good ones every so often but rare to see a well made remake of something.
If you have never seen any other movie, this might be true.
Well said
Cried when I was 8, still crying at 30. This scene had no business being this good 😭
good on you watching and enjoying this at 8
An 8 year old cant comprehend the emotional impact of this scene to the point of crying. An 8 yo would most likely be more hyped than crying for a scene like this.
This is what it's like to watch a movie made by the people who loved the original work.
@@northernheel2829 dude speak for yourself! some 8 year olds are further developped than others
*You're absolutely wrong.*
It's LotR. It had EVERY right to be this good.
I feel for people who didn't get to experience this live on the big screen. You could literally hear a pin drop when the horn of Rohan sung. The entire theatre was silent watching in awe. People were crying. The most surreal movie experience I've lived through
I got to it was the best.
I wonder if they'll ever show the trilogy again in theaters!!! I'd prob pay $500 lmao
@@ExpeditionMusicThey did over covid! And will again!!
I was 8 when I saw it so I can't remember the experience super well but am glad I saw it at the cinema
they’re showing the extended editions in Vue Cinema currently, watched FotR and TT so far, next Saturday RotK
Scientist still can't figure out, how the hell the Horse of Theodin could carry the weight of his massive steel balls.
I had to laugh.
Because it's not about weight, it's about strength. Balls of Riders of Theodin were forged from the same steel as the blades
Mithril balls.... Lightweight but stronger
Like Alexander the Great.... But that was real
LOL
Theoden had one of the best arcs in the LOTR trilogy. From being manipulated by Saruman and being seen as a weak and fragile king to not being able to save/protect his people at Helm's Deep to leading the charge of the Rohirrim and helping to win the battle that ends up saving Middle Earth. From being viewed as a failed king to cementing his legacy as one of the greatest kings in the LOTR universe. His dying breath says it all: "I go to my fathers in whose mighty company I shall not now feel ashamed"
Ending that was glorious, at the end of his speech "And the sun rises! Ride now! Ride for ruin and the world's ending!".
Yas! especially on the long version of the film when Saruman taunted him. Amazing performance by the actor!
My favourite Lotr character ❤️
the best comment I read was about Theoden:
Theoden almost gets written into the history books as "a lesser son of greater sires." His arc on the fields of Pelennor that cements him as a great man doesn't take place until he's 71 years old. He also didn't become a great man until becoming a great man was no longer his goal. He was great because he fell on the field saving something outside himself.
He and Denethor illustrate the two paths a man has to choose from when faced with the paralyzing grip of despair. He overcomes it, by obeying his duty even in the absence of hope, and achieves glory. Denethor is consumed by it, and leaps ignominiously into a pyre of his own making.
Theoden probably is the best book to screen adaption in the series
“Forth and fear no darkness” -motto of a lifetime
FOR LIGHT IS WITH YOU AND VALHALLA AWAITS! CHARGE FOR YOUR FREEDOM! CHARGE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES! CHAAARRRRRGGGE!
黑夜已經來臨，黎明還會遠嗎？
Darkness has descended, dawn isn't so far away.
@@yatsumleung8618 Samurai Death Poem?
@@joshuablade6974 think it's mandarin, so more likely Chinese than Japanese
@@scottwallace5239 Fair enough. ^^
I just wish Tolkien would have seen this.
He would be proud
@Max Payne yes, but it had to have fascinated him, as war is something he would center his stories around. And in the creation of this world he wrote that it needed evil, to let peace and happiness exist.
@@ErlendPro it certainly did fascinate him - he fought in the 1st World War
I'm sure he saw this and is very proud
He would have hated it. He hated film adaptations and even his son Christopher wasn't satisfied with this, hence why he never sold the rights to the posthumously published books.
"Ride now. Ride now. Ride. Ride for ruin and the world endiiiing"
chills, goosebumps and other things.
oh hi afguideshd
All of the things
for me, all of these things + crying for some reason
DEATH!!!
@@waaa3081 Its funny how Game of Thrones was the closest thing we could get to epic battles of good against evil but they managed to drop the ball and become almost forgotten. Decades later we'll still be watching these movies and scenes. Timeless.
"The world of men will fall" - Rohan horn in the distance. Marvelous.
The 'Fuck you' response.
" You sure about that one mate? "@@Outside85
@@lad4830 Boo on you and your fantasy elephants.
Я не замечал этого раньше. Это же действительно замечательная деталь контрастов
I could never appreciate Theoden’s character when I was younger, now I’m older and a father, I understand how much pain he must have felt losing his son. To come back from that pain and lead the Rohirrim in such an emotionally charged attack in the Pelennor fields is such a great arc and makes him one of the greatest characters ever in storytelling. The Ride of the Rohirrim is the greatest scene ever. It has everything; emotion, courage, music, all in perfect synchronicity.
As I remember, Theoden was quite willing to go to Gondor's aid in the original text, but Jackson understood the context of a grieving father and a king who was watching his country burn and its people suffer, cursing his failures. Of course he would be _furious_ at Gondor for leaving Rohan to fend for itself, hence the angry retort to Aragorn, "Where was Gondor!?" and his initial reluctance to muster an army to help Gondor after Pippin touched the palantir. Jackson managed to sell that pretty well, even though he made a very similar case for Faramir which didn't land quite as well because we only got the first half of Faramir's arc.
absolutely , Growing up we all loved Aragorn
Gandalf is my guy but recently Theoden is the one I can relate the more and his moment of courage makes it stand out the more
The Lord of the rings the return of the king
@@MMuraseofSandvich AND not only that, when witnessed how Gondor was the last bastion against darkness, Theoden forgot everything, He realized their sacrifices, he knew their pain. He fought for it till his last breath.
I have one rule in my life. When i see this recomended, i have too see it
No matter when, no matter where.
Solid rule to live by. Will never lead you astray
Never had this recommended, but when I get drunk this is my go to scene. Along with "Hold the line" from the Patriot.
I think I have seen this scene more times than the actual movie itself. I have no shame.
me tooo
I love how Eowyn and Merry are scared shitless, but they charge anyway. That's what courage is.
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Omg yess so right. Even they are too scared to react to the first "death" scream, waiting for the very last time to embrace the fact
Only a fool or a corpse is without fear.
That's what real courage is, it's not the absence of fear it's being afraid and still push through it
Absolute chills every time. Who wouldn’t want to follow Theoden into battle after a speech like that?!
One of the best speeches by far, very to the point. Theoden sees the horde they have to attack, knows full well they have a snowball's chance in hell of surviving, but also knows the gargantuan damage 6000 lancers can do, and goes with "let's fuck shit up".
I would follow this man to hell and beyond !
His men will follow him to whatever end and rightly so what a speech!
1:39 the witch king flying away to osgilliath in order to summon the elephant riders.
that is an incredible spot - good work
Can we all just take a minute to appreciate Shadowfax absolutely not giving a shit about the Witch King to stand infront of Gandalf to protect him. Now that is a lord of a horse indeed
"And there is one among them that might have been foaled in the morning of the world." Yeah Man.
You can lead a horse to the witch king but you can't make him give a fuck
This scene bothers me. In the books they are at the gate and it is a stand off. The witch king doesn't even stand a chance against gandalf and he flew off at the first chance. The staff didn't break either
"That is one of the Mearas. Unless my eyes are cheated by some spell."
"Shadowfax. He is the Lord of all Horses, and has been my friend through many dangers."
@@alertedcoyote7892man this comment needs like thousands of likes 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Even with all its billion of dollars, Amazon will never EVER be able to recreate this piece of work.
Of course not. Even Peter Jackson couldn't come close to this on his second attempt...
All they'd have to do is have a good story (done,) and good music (remains to be seen,) and create something epic. Which is unlikely, such things are quite rare. Too many corporations (and people) settle for mediocre rather than excellent.
@@highstimulation2497 I think there's a lot of enjoyable stuff between mediocre and excellent though... I'll be happy if the new show is somewhere between good and great.
@HighStimulation but nowadays companies cater to everyone's feelings which imo ruins the legendary status of the entire world of Middle Earth. We're probably gonna see gay orcs fucking each other in the Rings of Power.
@@AjaxTx_ bruh lmfao
Younger generations would never know the feeling of seeing this for the first time on the big screen. My heart was pumping out of my chest.
Same! I was gripping my seat and leaning forward!
我來自台灣，原諒我不會用英文表示我的感動，但這部戲的這個經典場景，直到十幾年後的復仇者聯盟4，才讓我在戲院再次找到這樣的感動，但魔戒三部曲的故事仍是無可比擬的奇幻經典鉅作
I remember watching this being 10 years old and crying in the cinema. What an amazing legacy tolkien gave us ... The good always will prevail against the evil if there are good men willing to die for it
I watched it 2 times in the cinemas. I was 14.
I really could believe what I was seeing. I knew I was watching something special. I miss this creative period of time. Modern stuff is either overly woke to the point of distraction and immersion Jump or full of incest porn and eye gouging like Game of thrones.
As a kid and then a teenager and then a young adult I never understood why Theoden’s speech made me cry. As I near my thirties, I find it’s because of the inspiration and the strength of his heart and character, the loyalty and care for his people, and the fearlessness and determination in his voice. This is a man we as men should strive to be in our every waking moment. First to defend our people and the first to love them. Forth erolingas!
This needs a million likes
I salute thee, well said.
Theoden is a fucking magnificent king.
I too found it the same when I neared my 30's. That is when both Theoden and Aragorns every actions and words as Kings really hit me for some reason. The fact that when they speak to enemies, they speak with passion on behalf of a whole people and never as individuals. It was done so beautifully.
Exactly. When he rides down the line hitting the spears.....chills. I would have rode into war like a madmen after that speech. Seeing him lead the charge too, game over.
One thing I have always liked about this scene is Theoden calling to his bannermen. He does so with complete confidence, despite looking distraught moments before when sizing up the armies of Mordor.
Theoden tells Grimbold “forth and fear no darkness!” Good is still more powerful than evil. Despite the contriving and deceit of the enemy. Theoden must tell first his bannermen to be brave, and the rest of the riders will follow.
I also like how the men, after yelling “DEATH” ride into battle and they sound cheerful. Their path is set, there is no clouding of their minds, and they defy death by risking it joyously.
Not just risking it, but embracing it. For men, whose spirits will pass beyond the walls of Arda to a place prepared for them by Eru Illuvitar, death isn't a bad thing. It is a thing to be cherished.
@@ConnellxSilverfur I consider this more inspiring when you understand the deeper lore. Morgoth cursed them to fear the gift and some even see it as damning, trying to avoid death where there was originally meant to be a sense of peace.
They aren't just fulfilling their destiny, they're overcoming the influence of the first Dark Lord himself. That makes it even more powerful.
They embraced death as a gift from their god.
There's a moment. Theoden looks at the orcs. His fear turns to courage. In an instant. It's magical.
I like how when they yell "DEATH" the first few times, Merry and Eowyn aren't going along but Merry finds his courage and Eowyn follows
I mean... you know a scene is legendary if, after 19 years, you still get the chills by just watching it.
Agreed
I tear up even watching it on my phone with shitty speakers. Imagine seeing this scene in a theater. Would not be able to keep sitting
Truly legendary. 🔥🔥
19 years, has it really been that long? :O
Yes I do, I think the one that struck me. Was where gandalf brought the kings men back and they where just about to make their last stand when he appeared on the mountain. And hearing the horn blow gets me very single time.
"I now go to my fathers...in whose mighty company I shall no longer feel ashamed." Brings a tear every time.
Second only to:
"I would have followed you, my brother. My captain. My king"
@@oneofthosevoicesyouhear9044 And also to “No parent should ever have to bury their child.”, “There’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for.”, “I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you!” and “My friends, you bow to no one.”
@@TJSaw "You bow to no one" takes the absolute zenith place for me.
@@mt4592 "For Frodo" *Aragorn teary eyes*
I’m not crying… you’re crying.
My father took my brother and I out of school early to catch this movie. Complete with popcorn and drinks. He read all these books while on Naval submarine cruise and wanted us to see what a truly magical storytelling looks like
Goated dad
Literally one of the greatest scenes in all cinema.
Without that "one"
Not "one of" IT IS the GREATEST scene
Fun Fact: The majority of the Riders of Rohan were women, because during filming a casting call was put out that anyone who showed up with their own horse could be a Rider of Rohan. And most of the people who showed up were women with their horses. One woman reportedly went out and roped and trained a wild horse just so she could be in the movie.
So the costuming department just slapped on some fake beards and called it a day. The Witch King was doomed from the start.
Fun fact: not all of the riders of rohan were women.
@Cybernaut Yes, indeed. I've been confused about that for so many years.
Cybernaut and Carigan Pintalba
You people are the best😂
Neat
@@ericr.2698 Wow shit, thanks for explaining what "majority" means.
MCU: "Avengers: Endgame has the best charge."
Riders of Rohan: "Saddle our horses."
Endgame needed 20 something movies to achieve that scene. Peter Jackson the madlad did it in only 3 and much better.
@@TheOneAndOnlyLUUUU agreed. I loved the scene in Endgame; but this scene trumps that 💯
@@TheOneAndOnlyLUUUU It's not the same thing, here we have factions which are easier to identify, in Avengers we have superheroes and beings from other planets, it isn't that easy to make the audience to understand who they are. Anyway both movies are amazing and probably the best on their own genre.
This is truth.
What is the movie name please
4:48 He's the reason the Orcs started running. Look at that determination and speed! True hero right there!
No Vikings. Yet he has that berserker rage going.
Agreed. I always liked seeing that rider just before the thundering of heroes & horses hit.
@@silverhexagon8077 Rohan's armour set looks like it was inspired by vikings
Best single moment of the charge. I'm curious what they named him as in the credits, they made a point showing him going for it. Hope it's something badass.
They're my favorite extra. xD So excited.
3:45
Chills every time. The battle scream, the charge, the music, it's all 100% perfection. I just can't help but imagine myself in Minas Tirith at that moment, fighting a losing battle, feeling hopeless, then hearing those horns, and hearing that charging cry off in the distance, telling me that help has finally arrived.
This is exactly how it's described in the books, the arrival of the Rohirrim ignited hope in the city
Imagine the very GROUND quaking with the charge of 10,000 death mad Horselords drunk on glory and battle. The change in the very air as Dark forces realize their flank and rear have been shattered like dried wheat and that the very walls they took now trap them between the hammer and the anvil.
@@aidanhearn4210summarized pretty well 🙂
@aidanhearn4210 a perfectly executed tactical victory. Just in time. The best.
The fact that they all shout “death” before charging, knowing they’re most likely going to die but they’ll fight anyway, never fails to make me emotional
The feeling of a true and heroic soldier!
It's also a symbolic middle finger to Sauron and Morgoth who corrupted man and made them fear death.
By shouting death, they accepted mortality and threw back any temptation offered by Sauron
They're not going down without a fight.
It's the same with the army at the black gate. I'm pretty sure they only took those that would volunteer to go. Then when the black gates opened and they heard the roar of the host of Mordor they were terrified. They brought a small army outnumbered 10:1 knowing they will probably die, not even intending to defeat Mordor's army but to fight for Frodo and Sam.
they turn weaponize their fear into anger, thats whats so cool aboit war shouts
You simply cannot imagine how epic this was to see in theaters the first time
It truly was, absolutely jaw dropping for 10 year old me
I never got to see it in theaters. I really hope they put it back in theaters some day so i can go see it.
@@psykopandaz my dad pulled me out of school opening day, only other two movies he did that for me were attack of the clones and revenge of the sith (for a bonus, he did also take me for one of my first movie experiences to go see prince of Egypt)
@@TheMonkeygoneapeyour dad sounds like an extremely cultured man
@@pdalessandro never actually read lord of the rings until the movies, he also pulled me out from school for the star wars prequels opening day
As a teenager this was awesome and badass. As a grown man it makes me tear up. It's a display of total courage and sacrifice, all the men(and woman) fully expect to die, yet they ride anyway, they ride for humanity, they ride straight at death to deny it their loved ones. This quality of big budget storytelling is extinct and it saddens me that my 2 boys will grow up never experiencing their own LOTR era.
It's also shown through the eyes of Theodens adorning niece, she gets to see that man she admires at his best. She also gives him a well deserved peace in his death.
Maybe one day someone will return to great story telling and film making. The world is a wheel, and it turns on and on, what is old becomes new again and hope always remains for something better. Or to quote the man himself “Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.”
December 2003 I was there in the movie theater. I was 17 yo and this was one of the best moments of my life. I had no friends in high school and The Lord of the Rings (books and movies) was my big companion. I cried a lot and I still do every time I watch this scene.
An interesting thing I once read : Theoden and the Rohirrims screaming “Death” is not a call for the death of the Orcs but rather a beautiful realization that Rohan will surely fall after this charge and that they accept this fate. Sauron managed to defeat Men by making them fear death, which in turn corrupted them, making them weak and prompt to be cowards, to abandon hope and honor. By screaming “Death”, Theoden and the Rohirrims show their courage and their acceptance of their fate, suppressing the hold that Sauron had on them and making them true Men of ancient times, one of the mightiest enemies of Sauron.
I love Rohan
Morgoth got them to believe death was an evil fate.
I love your response ❤❤✊
It's very Christian. ❤🙏
The orcs were terrified from the sight of righteous men riding to meet them, who has accepted their deaths as inevitable.
It's not, it's from Eomer's speech after he finds the bodies of Théoden and Éowyn. The film makers justmerged it with Théoden's speech.
Imagine a king who fights his own battles. Wouldn't that be a sight?
Ayyy 😙 #troy
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden ;)
That was actually the case for most of history. It only really changed when succession laws were stabilized so that a sitting monarch need not have worried about getting supplanted by a general in the field. The advent of guns actually came later, but they further incentivized this development. Some kings were more enthusiastic about the task than others of course, with Richard the Lionheart being the biggest mad-lad to don a crown that I know of (I'm sure there were others).
@@BIastwave. That's a pretty dated movie reference. The quote also doesn't make a lot of sense since a lot of sense since a number of minor character, like Odysseus, were minor kings who fought and Achilles and Hector were both princes and sons of Kings (at least according to the Illiad). Still, can't go wrong with bashing Agamemnon.
@@fern1009 that was quite interesting tbh. Thanks for the info.
For anyone who's ever been through sh*t, and you find this scene incredibly emotional - you, my friend, are not alone
DEEEEATH
"Forth, and fear no darkness".
Imagine being a Gondorian soldier watching this happen from the wall.
right? i bet it would amp them up
At this moment of the movie I think they would be more focused on the Orcs trying to eat their face off than a heroic charge of cavalry on the field.
@@sasbub6842 you’d be surprised at how people will sit and watch in the middle of battle lol
19 years later and this scene still makes a grown man tear up
currently me
😭😓🙋♂️
Me too. Rude for ruin so powerful..
Theoden just just scream to his men to bring forth the bows and arrows, then when the elephants are closing theoden's men shoot arrows at the same time as theoden's men move backwards. it will basically be a arrow fight between the arrow-men on the elephants vs the arrow-men on the ground.
Ghosts may not even be needed to win the war... // Expert
Makes me want to be fighting along Theoden in battle
Elrond: I was there the day the strength of men failed.
Gandalf: I was there the day the strength of men triumphed.
You nailed it
Not really, sam, frodo and smeagul aren't men, they're hobbits. 🤭
Tbf, the strength of men brought down sauron the first time
@@Silly_Illidan elves are just a little narcissistic
@@pranavsingh6395 they do seem pretty arrogant they were given the gift of immortality but men were given the gift of death
Me reading the comments in November 2023 and the new comments keep pouring in. 40 million views of this masterful scene. Goosebumps everytime.
Yup
There was no monetary gain to be had, no territory to be won or lost, yet Theoden and Rohan showed up to face certain death simply so that their fellow men wouldn't meet the end alone. If that doesn't bring a tear to your eye, nothing will.
There was indeed an alliance between Rohan and Gondor
Hear now all peoples who bow not to the Shadow in the East, by the gift of the Lord of the Mundburg we will come to dwell in the land that he names Calenardhon, and therefore I vow in my own name and on behalf of the Éothéod of the North that between us and the Great People of the West there shall be friendship for ever: their enemies shall be our enemies, their need shall be our need, and whatsoever evil, or threat, or assault may come upon them we will aid them to the utmost end of our strength. This vow shall descend to my heirs, all such as may come after me in our new land, and let them keep it in faith unbroken, lest the Shadow fall upon them and they become accursed.@@SuperiorBrick
When the Rohirrim start their charge and the Rohan theme kicks in, I still get the same attack of goosebumps that I got 19 years ago in the theatres. These movies are timeless and immortal. They will never be forgotten.
Meanwhile in the RoP. Slowmo charge to a village lol.
@@kaelthunderhoof5619 I haven’t watched that abomination and have no intention to. I knew it would be an absolute shitshow from the start.
@@TJSaw same lol
Right?? I love when they charge and ehen the music completely stops, we only hear fight sounds. Peter Jackson did it perfectly!!
@@TJSaw I tried to watch couldn't get pass the first 10 minutes thank god tolken will never have to watch it
What a masterpiece.
One billion dollars doesn't touch this masterpiece.
Rip Rop
Can't buy true talent... but you sure can buy out lots of ads, talk show hosts, and anyone else lacking character and cultural fortitude.
Comparing the equivalent of the fellowship of the ring to the lotr trilogy is a bold move.
People are so sort of sighted these days. Season 1 is a foundation. Just like the fellowship of the ring.
If season 1 finale is an indication of how good season 2 will be, im all for it.
Honestly I agree. I remember when fellowship came out if was a very niche liking. It was good but definitely got better after the rest of the story was told.
@Jacob Garcia the funny part is I remember the fellowship of the ring blowing my little teenage mind when I saw it in theaters.
It's not that it was bad it did a fantastic job of laying the foundation for the trilogy. The characters' motives, the settings, the plot. But like any good trilogy, it is the dullest of the three.
I find with fantasy stories you have to cut the writers slack because they have to not just explain the characters and the plot they really have to lay out the settings in detail.
We never got anything better that this, and never will. Not just this scene, the whole trilogy, it's just perfection
Happy 20th anniversary to this amazing scene!
I saw this in the cinema 20 years ago. Next to the Star Wars prequels, the Lord of the Rings films are still the best I've ever seen in the cinema
"The world of men will fall"
Rohan: And I took that personally.
But not women
*Ah, now, its my problem*
@@silentlethal177 He’s literally quoting the movie and you guys are stuck so far up your own asses that you forgot it was a quote and decided to talk about the world of women and children as well to maintain inclusion. Congratulations on missing the fact that it’s a QUOTE.
@@gamingio9952 Congratulations on missing their references too
@@JeremiahSibal References to what? Nothing in LOTR. They’re worried about the politics
The most epic scene ever made probably
Right? Like even if I had no military experience or ability to fight.. After theodens speech youd just automatically turn into an absolute tank.
Its made even more impressive when you realise that a good portion of the speech he did on the spot. Or so the rumours say.
Exactly! After that speech I would get crazy against the enemies...I would probably die at the first try but who cares? Not me! I died for Rohan godamnit!
To me it is
Welcome to the team my man! XD
@@macguffinsays id hands down be the first to take an arrow like hahaha
20 years later, this is still IMO the most epic scene in cinematic history.
Easily the greatest scene in cinematic history.
This scene is one of the few movie scenes that have gotten me to cry, not of sadness, but purely how epic the scene is. It’s incredible
It also makes me tear up, but rather because these people believe what their doing is only delaying the inevitable. They have no hope, but are doing this because it is the right, and honorable thing to do.
I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.
When they are screaming death is not for the orcs. It's for themselves...
same
@@Will_Lesher To be fair, they aren't even counting on delaying the inevitable. Truly delaying the inevitable would be to let Gondor fall and run away, leaving Rohan behind and traveling as far to the west as they could. Instead, they are rushing headlong into (in their minds) an impossible battle where every one of them will die. They've said their final goodbyes to their families earlier than they would've had to, all so Gondor doesn't have to die alone.
Fucking badass.
“AVENGERS... ASSEMBLE”: I’m the most epic charge in movie history.
Charge of Rohirrim: Fetch my horses.
Ok.
This is the best fighting scene ever made
MCU is circus show.
This is how epic battle should look like. Battle for future of humanity. There is no heroes here, they are all fighting to survive. All in for last cast of dice.
The MCU is a big shit. It has been made only for kids. TLOTR is one of the most important fantastic books in history and when it was made movie, it shown how to make great battles to different movie genders. In other cases, I think the fighting scene between Batman and Superman is still much better than any other of the MCU
Theoden: Muster the Rohirrim
20 years later it still brings tears to my eyes every single time.
A couple days ago I had a chance to watch this in cinema on my birthday when they made a rerun for 20 years anniversary. What an experience...once in a life time!
The moment the violin starts playing as the charge commences always, and I mean ALWAYS makes me cry from the sheer awesomeness of the moment.
I’ve been whistling this tune for 20 years now…
Same here. Every time.
I get goose bumps every time
Same here. Eyes get watery. Throat in a knot. Every time
Dude I thought I was the only one who got teary eyed lol
You know what I really love about this scene? From the moment he crested the hill, Theoden knew he was going to die. Just look at his eyes. (Brilliant acting, Bernard). He knew he was going to die, delivered the best speech of his life, and charged into oblivion.
"I go to my fathers in whose mighty company, I shall not now feel ashamed" - No, you dont need to feel ashamed at all. Have a seat, Chad King Theoden.
It somehow even works in the books, where there are near CONSTANT, less subtle 'death flags' for him (even his own dialogue) that even when it pays off it still hits you like a brick.
@@oshkeet Good observation, I recall when I was a kid reading it he seemed to have a much more fatalistic attitude than any of the other 'hero' characters. Maybe he was grappling with the guilt of being under Wormtongue's influence for so long.
Their shields surely got splinted that day
I feel like the Rohirrim as a whole thought this. They all were prepared to follow their king to death and glory because there was no other choice. Always loved that little scene after Aaragorn leaves the camp and the men begin to murmur that the battle cannot be won and Theoden just says its straight up, no, he didn't think it could be won, but they would meet them in battle non the less. And in this part when they arrive there is a little bit of hope to the music, but in the charge, the tone is almost mournful, the world of men hinges on this one moment, this desperate last stand. They don't know where Aargorn is, they have no hope that they will even save Gondor, but they charge anyways. This for me is the greatest "charge into battle" moment in any film ever made, even beating the Avengers. I never felt the avengers was desperate, more a heck of a cool moment where all the heroes arrive and it's like, boy you got yourself a fight now. I felt this had so much more weight to it than any other movie has ever be able to show on screen. Even though we know ultimately the good guys win, you could still feel how they were really with their backs to the wall.
The fact that a majority of the riders in this scene are actually people and not computer generated makes me awestruck every time I see this.
I’m 30 years old and I still well up with tears like I did the first time I saw this scene in the theater. Death is an eternal gift for those who aren’t afraid to live freely.
My mom and I used to love watching this trilogy together, we both cried during this scene. She passed this year. I miss you mom, I’ll always think of you next to me watching these films.
My mom passed in February of this year. Hugs from another daughter missing her mom.
May your Mum be at peace.
Next time you binge LOTR, shout “For Rohan!!” in her honour during this scene!
My condolences, friend.
Condolences.
I am my moms youngest of 4. I used to have when she treated me like a baby
..but now at 32...I understand.
RIP to your mother 🙏
The goosebumps you get even after rewatching this so many times
Your everywhere wtf
Ikr, puts a tear in my eyes every time
Do you know the exact version of this song in the Gokturk Inscriptions? I could not find any. : \
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exactly
Ey
My eyes always tear up the moment that horn blows. It's just so goddamn beautiful. Here we are. At the precipice of annihilation, even Gandalf is about to fall. But, at last, Rohan has answered.
I love how everyone in the cinema shuffled up, stretched and readied themselves as soon as 0:00 played lmao
Everyone had already seen this clip 100 times before.
Yeah I’ve seen this 100 times already 😮😅
I just love how human the Rohirrim are. They're good fighters, but they're human. They're terrified. Theoden grimaces when he sees the size of the enemy army. Eowyn's nerve falters when they first shout death. But they come nonetheless, and they shout death, and they charge. That's the human spirit there.
Yeah, my theory is that people find such scenes awesome, 'cause they practically never see their own leaders take the head of a charge against an enemy. Current leaders of Theoden's stature are usually hiding in safety, while their soldiers are getting blown to bits overseas or the like.
The indomitable human spirit vs the uncaring universe
I believe it's the point in the movie where they have actually defeated Sauron's greatest weapon, FEAR!!!!
For years, his armies were taught humans were scared of them, the orcs and uruk-hai rejoiced in it.
But at this point, it was useless for orcs as the rohirrims never faltered and rammed right through them, knowing death was waiting for them.
The human spirit is the one thing we have going for us.
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At least humans are capable of caring, the universe isnt. 1-0 humans
the moment when the rohirmm collides with the armies of mordor will forever shake through my bones. As a 10 year old watching this in theaters it was overwhelming,
My favorite scene. I’ve seen it a thousand times and it still gives me goosebumps.
My absolute favorite quote from LotR books:
“In rode the Lord of the Nazgûl. A great black shape against the fires beyond he loomed up, grown to a vast menace of despair. In rode the Lord of the Nazgûl, under the archway that no enemy ever yet had passed, and all fled before his face.
All save one. There waiting, silent and still in the space before the Gate, sat Gandalf upon Shadowfax: Shadowfax who alone among the free horses of the earth endured the terror, unmoving, steadfast as a graven image in Rath Dínen.
"You cannot enter here," said Gandalf, and the huge shadow halted. "Go back to the abyss prepared for you! Go back! Fall into the nothingness that awaits you and your Master. Go!"
The Black Rider flung back his hood, and behold! he had a kingly crown; and yet upon no head visible was it set. The red fires shone between it and the mantled shoulders vast and dark. From a mouth unseen there came a deadly laughter.
"Old fool!" he said. "Old fool! This is my hour. Do you not know Death when you see it? Die now and curse in vain!" And with that he lifted high his sword and flames ran down the blade.
And in that very moment, away behind in some courtyard of the city, a cock crowed. Shrill and clear he crowed, recking nothing of war nor of wizardry, welcoming only the morning that in the sky far above the shadows of death was coming with the dawn.
And as if in answer there came from far away another note. Horns, horns, horns, in dark Mindolluin's sides they dimly echoed. Great horns of the north wildly blowing. Rohan had come at last.”
Fuck this gets me every time😭
Beautifully written brother
Wow...Pete kinda nailed it there, didn't he?
I wonder why they had Gandalf's staff break in the film?
@@TheMightyHood20 Complete disregard for the source material. IMO they did it just to pump up Eowyn’s feat which is entirely unnecessary plus the whole scenario is at total odds with Gandalf being a Maia.
That bit is one of my biggest criticisms of the films. It’s a horrendous change.
I’ve actually discussed with my father (who read The Hobbit to me when I was a lad about Christopher’s age, poetically enough) what it is about this scene that leads me to hold it above even the rest of the Lord of the Rings, book or film.
To me what makes this scene so wondrous is that - unlike Helm’s Deep or the Black Gate - this was not the work of some grand destined need or wizard’s gamble (save for Gandalf having saved Theoden initially, but that wasn’t fully a factor here) but rather some six-thousand-and-two mortal beings who had every right and reason to stay away and stand down in the face of that terrible army deciding instead that it was right and proper to come and fight and likely die for their fellow mortals.
Theoden could have held his warriors back.
The Eorlingas could have shunned the call and defended their lands.
Merry could have agreed that the largest cavalry charge in the last several millennia was not the right place for him to fight.
Eowyn could have stayed back and protected her people by ruling rather than fighting.
To a blessed one every single one of them decided to follow Theoden to that field and fight, not for victory or divine command or any other ephemeral cause save that Gondor had asked for help and was in dire need.
Gandalf didn’t magic up a request.
Ilúvatar did not send down a bolt of divine inspiration.
Hell, Oromë didn’t send a sign through their steeds.
The warriors of Rohan, beaten, tired, battered, still came to the aid of others because it was *right* and *good* to do it.
That’s what I love about this scene.
It’s people coming to help, even if it just means the ones they came to save don’t meet the end of days alone.
That's the perfect recommendation, thank you ❤
This is my favorite comment of all time! 100% agree, this scene will always hold a special place in my heart.
The most perfect description, thank you for taking the time to write it
I really didn't needed to cry on random saturday but roght, this is the most perfect description of the scene (except in the book). Bravo
Thank you. That's exactly it. I literally just cried reading your post. Brilliant summary of the true meaning of this battle.
20 years later, still the most epic scene in movie history.
the pinnacle of cinema, it has never been and will never be topped. i will die on this hill
All these years later, this scene and music still brings me to tears.
I just watched it and also cried.
For me, is that trumpet sound 3.39
@@brawnnweneary2471 yep, I just cry harder when the trumpet sounds…
I'm with you brother
Same. Not many movies do it, this is one of the few that do.
Dude was shouting *"DEATH!"* and his people followed him. Them orcs were screwed from that moment.
As sun tzu says in the art of war. Put your men on death ground and there’s nothing they can’t achieve
He told them the truth, it's a sword day and a red day
Shit it was just a movie and he got my ass ready to charge and kill some orcs 🤣
@@michaeleaverly7943 dumb stragety just build a wall
Marshal, war veteran, the founder of Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk said to retraiting soldiers in Çanakkale: I am not ordering you to fight, I am ordering you to die. In the time it takes us to die, other troops and commanders can come and take our places...
There will
never be a movie trilogy as beautiful as lotr.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the flawless score. What a culmination of the Rohan theme. Truly a masterpiece.
the look Theoden gives when he reaches the point where he can see the orcs, he knows damn well he's sacrificing his life if he charges yet proceeds to do so anyway, such an underrated character and beautiful moment
Well we didn't get all dressed up for nothing...
And it was actually what he wanted, theoden wanted to die in a glorious battle and he got his wish
“I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed.”
I love the moment when he just hisses at the Orc horde like an angry cat
He would have lived if it weren't for the Witch King. (Sauron basically cheated)
If you don't feel anything watching this scene, you're dead inside.
Which is why hollywood will not make movies like this anymore. Its called Cultural Marxism
@@carlthecuck3128 well, no. but also no.
well, no. if you like good acting and realistic battle scenes then this scene will just annoy TF out of you. The whole "line up in straight lines and just charge each other" is bollocks. They're supposed to be disciplined cavalry units that have tactical and strategic sense, not just be complete idiots.
@@iatsd looks like you still felt something - annoyance.
@@adamhalverson1110 true. Well done that chap
It's so much more moving after learning about the Lore tolkien wrote regarding the gift given to men, that is death -- a thing that was associated with darkness and evil over time, but actually a gift from the creator in tolkien's lore, that they and they alone would be able to participate in something new (as Gandalf said, death only being the beginning) and a thing that the immortals on middle earth would envy wayy back in those days. The cry of death was harkening to the praise and thanks to Eru Iluvatar :'D
Every so often i need to watch this scene, i was 15 when i watched it in the cinema. Still gives me goosebumps 20 years later.
This in reality was what Sauron feared so much, men who were not afraid to die, and because of that were not susceptible to his tricks and lies. In that moment, they were an incorruptible, unstoppable force, the true show of the power and might of men.
@@sjs4850or dating apps!
except for the fact sauron had a much bigger force behind the gate so i dont think he had any concern about men besides the ring it self falling into mount doom.
@@mionaruse2748 Sauron, didn’t worry about that because he never even considered that it would’ve been a possible option. From his point of view, it will be inconceivable of throwing away a weapon that could be used against him. That’s why the ringbearer was able to accomplish the task.
@@wolftal1178 even though sauron was defeated he cant really die since hes immortal but he will eventually return wen his master morgoth breaks free from his imprisonment and restore sauron to his full strength to wage one last war upon everyone including the gods that put him in the void in the first place.
@@mionaruse2748 yes, that’s true.
"The world of Man will fall"
*Rohan enters the chat*
Rohan: "I don't think so."
They thought shit was sweet
And now the world of Man is falling, and no Rohirrim.
Riders of Rohan: "Allow us to introduce ourself.."
Theoden is typing....
For people born in the 2000s who didn’t get to experience this….this was the 80s and 90s kids Avengers
The year is 2023 of our lord and savior. And yet, at times of fear and anxiety, and for pure motivation here, I find the strength to go forward.
I think what really sells the weight of this scene is the Orcs. The looks on their faces, realizing that no matter what they do, despite the fact that they massively outnumber their enemy, the Rohirrirm cannot and will not stop their charge. They are not afraid of death and are willing to die for their cause, and this truly shakes these creatures who are so used to, and take pleasure in, bringing fear and death to others.
Fantastic scene in a film filled with fantastic scenes.
It’s ironic too, that though Morgoth corrupted men and taught them to fear death the only ones afraid of dying here are the orcs
@@warlordofbritannia its why I get chills every single time.
Because it is what humanity is
We will throw ourselves into the jaws of death if there is even a _sliver_ of a chance we can help each other. If it means fighting for what we stand for.
And in the book this was portrayed very well, since Tolkien survived the trenches. And then the movie elevates that feeling.
When horses knock down orcs and send them flying like bowling pins, and when orcs don't seem to know any anti horse/cavalry formations(like spear walls), obviously they aren't gonna stop a full power cavalry charge with just a few arrows
@@ex0duzz They did use proper tactics, "Pikes to the front, archers behind", but they broke that formation when they grew scared and ran. Which in history is when most of the casualties usually happened, especially in medieval warfare.
I mean, it's that and just a basic understanding of bronze age, iron age and even steel age warfare.
Flanking seems to be a meme these days, but if you could successfully flank your opponent, as the Rohirrim seem to succeed in, you could cause devastating losses to the enemy and almost always cause a rout. Battles were more about rank and discipline. Break that, cause chaos in your enemy ranks and you have won. Large numbers all of a sudden become futile when people become afraid of dying. Rather than killing everyone you wanted to break morale and watch the enemy army evaporate before your eyes.
The most famous example of this remains the battle of Cannae, with Hannibal destroying a larger army, killing almost every enemy, but manipulating his army position to have his smaller army envelop and flank the enemy army. These were Romans, even the veteran and battle-hardened triarii, and they broke morale and died because they panicked and broke ranks. The orcs in the scene started breaking ranks after their morale broke. Were it not for the Mumakil there's every indication that Theoden and his army could've slaughtered the entire army.
Panic is your friend in battle.
I can never watch this without getting teary eyed. The bravery, the mateship, that freaking solo violin
i love you just for saying that :-)
sameeeee
Indeed, this is an artistic and audio video masterful...the grand culmination of the idea. In this you see even the horses and orcs become FREE. Spirit and nature become one
Oh that violin set the air around its bow on fire playing that solo lol
Same, this scene get me everytimes
These are the five greatest minutes of cinema ever created. Period. Nothing can compare to this. The single greatest war speech in cinematic history.
I have panic attacks and anxiety disorder. When I hear Horn of Rohan it gives me goosebumps. It lifts my spirits, gives me hope, makes me believe that things that are going wrong in my life will turn around. Whenever I'm feeling down and despairing, I just listen to a few seconds of the Rohirrim's Horn and it tells me that everything will be alright.
Thank you Peter Jackson, Thank you Grandmaster Tolkien.
They shouted death 3 times. Once for their own death, they accepted and knew that Good was worth dying for. Second, for their fellow men dying for Gondor, which was apparent when they crested the hill. The third was to let the orcs, haradrim, and easterlings know what they were bringing down that hill.
Underrated comment
Holy....O.O
Never thought about that. But yes, makes sense!
Thank you
beautifully put.
Perfect elaboration.
For our brothers!
20 years later and this still gives be goosebumps. The greatest Calvary charge ever committed to film.
No matter how often I see this trilogy; this charge still makes me cry so much every time. Lord Of The Rings is so good
Theoden, immediately after seeing the embodiment of hopelessness in front of him, takes 1/2 a second to compose himself and accepts his fate.
His army are given absolute confidence from the start by the orders he gives:
“Grimbold, take your company right, after you pass the wall.”
- specifically “after you pass the wall” Embodies this sentiment perfectly as it implies “you WILL pass the wall and I will be there to meet you, when you do”
He plans for victory but accepts death.
His genius is then to give his soldiers clear orders and honesty so they too understand that he will charge with them to whatever end.
They become the embodiment of 1000 years of the finest horseman in middle-earth incarnate.
The fear transfers to the orcs opposite.
The Rohirrim accept death in that moment as inevitable and charge.
Indeed, this is an artistic and audio video masterful...the grand culmination of the idea. In this you see even the horses and orcs become FREE. Spirit and nature become one
Theoden also spiritually defied both Morgoth and Sauron by chanting "Death." Morgoth and Sauron both worked to corrupt the meaning of death and make men fear death. This is actually how Sauron destroyed Numenor. So when Theoden and the Rohirrim chant "Death!," at the top of their lungs, they were actually defying Morgoth/Sauron by demonstrating faith in Eä. Not only did Theoden start a battle cry, but he also reminded Men to reclaim their spirituality from Morgoth and Sauron.
Forth and Fear No Darkness!!
I believe that line 'After you pass the wall' is actually taken directly from the book, where it signifies the wall that surrounds the Pelennor Fields, the Rammas Echor, not the wall of the City. It makes little sense in the context of the movie, considering the lay-out of the battlefield as seen in this scene, but it still sounds cool, so...
If you think about the speech he gave, he also accepted the one, small, chance that they'd succeed: if there no was no backing down, no retreat and they hit them with everything they had there was a small chance they'd break. So he worked his calvary to a point they wouldn't . And...his opponents did break.
After almost two decades, two whole decades, nothing compares to this scene, every time I rewatch it, it gives me chills and tears. A true masterpiece
Not just that, it's a timeless masterpiece and and an all-time greats.
Too bad the movie mishandled the Ghost Army and the confrontation between Eowyn and the Witch King of Angmar.
There are countless other epic scenes if you count tv show, even more so if you are open to anime. I'd argue even more epic than this one because the build up can sometimes be decades long. If you enjoy everything epic and not just LoTR you can revive this countless times with sci-fi and anime
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A blunted sword by the time he finished riding to the end of the line.
Something I love is the way the CGI has aged. It often looks like a painting.
20 years later and this still gives me goosebumps
One of the reasons this scene works so well is because of the duality of Shore's Rohan theme. The first time we heard it, played by a solo violin, it was a lament for past glories, as Eowyn looked out over a land that had lost its purpose and - effectively - its king. This time it is the REMEMBRANCE of those past glories. These are a people who have remembered their purpose and strength, and whose king is restored. The same theme, but a radically different emphasis. It's the chromatic nature of the motif that allows it to serve both purposes - all those minor notes give it a melancholic edge, yet it also soars up to new heights (literally, with a new crescendo) as Rohan's finest hour arrives.
Amazing comment.
Fantastic comment. 🤎
Wow never even thought about this that’s so true!
Very good information, thank you bro, 20 years after and still many details
God tier comment
Nothing..... nothing will ever top this movie moment. Period.
Imagine being the Orc in the first line at the side, but overall you're not expected to fight. You have just one more day to retirement and then ... you see the Rohirrim and as they charge you keep telling yourself "Just one more day to retirement, just one more day to retirement"
I don't think there is a retirement for Mordor society, they are just tools for Sauron and his dominion.
Can we all appreciate the fact that Theoden was a 70-year-old grandpa when he gave that speech and charged like a total champ?
He had numenorian blood.
@@gujikujtutu2330 yes but not much at all
Bruh aragon was 87 years old :p
(In the movie) lol
Like a champ..? No. Not at all.
Like a Mother Fucking *BOSS?!!* Absolutely!
Right there..? was a King ANYONE would follow straight into Hell!!
@@omarbarrios3420 Aragorn was the direct descendant of the kings of numenor, and was the greatest living man in middle earth. Also numenoreans live to be in the 200s, and can die of old age pretty much as a decision when they reach that age. At 87 he is in his prime.
Throughout the story, Theoden wonders if he'll be able to live up to the legacy of his forefathers. He did exactly that when he honored the Oath of Eorl and came to Gondor's aid in their darkest hour. I think he's my favorite character in LOTR outside of the Fellowship.
Same but bar none. His arc was brilliant
Yes dude. Honestly knowing the founding of Rohan and the Oath of Eorl makes his "And Rohan will answer" and then the rise of the Rohirrim even more meaningful.
JRR Tolkien based his character Theoden in part on Alfred the Great of Wessax and on Jan Sobieski King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. Alfred defeated the Vikings and retook most of England.
Jan Sobieski broke the Turkish seige of Vienna. He sighted his artillery behind the Turks on high ground and lead a mounted charge that crushed the Turks and swept Turkish Artillery men from the battlefield. Coordinating artillery with his horseman was his key to victory.
Great
He is in my top 5 for sure!!!
This scene will always send shivers in my spine...
My Grandfather made me read the TLOR and The Hobbit as a young kid and took to me see every single one of these movies as they came out. We literally got out of our seats when this scene happened. I miss him more than words can describe.
Still crying watching this in 09/08/23 - I cannot explain the feeling I get from this scene. It’s unreal.
As he utters “The world of men will fall” we hear the horn of man blown, man ready to defend their freedom.
It’s so beautiful
Me too man me too
Me too ❤️🔥
"the world of men will fall"
Theoden: "And I took that personally."
I love knowing that bastard's demise was being announced with that first horn. Eowyn has arrived!
I noticed the same thing! That clear clarion call echoing across the Pelennor Field stopped the Witch King from his ultimate goal of killing the White Wizard. That the Witch King stopped and flew away to answer that call tells us what a serious threat it meant!
Often when leaders hold motivational speeches in situations like these in a movie, it's more cringy than inspiring - but Theoden is giving me chills every time I listen to him... this scene is pure cinematic perfection!!!
Agree this is so fucking real best movie ever made
beside the one that hit braveheart. this is the Original Gangster homie. shit dont match it
Also the speech by Aragon at the Black Gate
Often after leader gave motivational speech they will stay behind the frontline and watch others dies but Theoden was always the first with his kings guard and the kings banner
J aime cet bon❤