As foolish as it was for Gimli to think an eldritch arrifact could be destroyed by a mere axe, you gotta respect the fact he had the initiative to see it destroyed unlike anyone else.
Would have been dumber if everyone just accepted what they heard, that it cant be destroyed and so no one tested to destroy it, only to find out in Mordor that it was destroyable when a boulder fell down on it or something silly :)
Given how the dwarves were literally built to resist any and all domination by Morgoth or his servants, it's surprising to me that Gimli wasn't given the Ring to carry, even on Frodo's behalf.
@JimmySteller but they are stubborn among themselves yes? Full of greed? I think the corruption of the ring would influence the fellowship to the point of driving gimili mad even if the ring wasn't influencing himself.
Fun fact #2: this doesn't happen in the book. They needed a way to show on screen that the ring was practically invincible, and how much Frodo was already attached to it (he winces when Gimli strikes it).
he also uses his father's axe, instead of his own. Which explains why he was eager to volunteer for the Fellowship. Didn't want to get chewed out by his Dad for breaking his axe.
@@SalvieSalv you think like in the other side of Middle earth, Gollum just fricking randomly screams in agony when Gimli tried to smash the Ring, and wondered what the hell just happened.
Elrond looked amused and like he expected Sam to show up. Merry and Pippen completely caught him off guard though. I love the idea that Merry and Pippen are so chaotic that even the wisest LOTR characters can’t predict their moves 😂
my favorite part of this on repeated viewing is when Elrond seems like he totally called Samwise barging in at the end, but was totally baffled when merry and pippin also showed up
That "I will take it!" followed by the look on the Gandalf's face is my absolute favourite moment of all! And I cry. There lies the heart of a man - in his courage against all the fear and the danger of the universe!
@@philrob1978 Yes, it's haunting, I too experience it like that. I don't remember how it was described in the book, however I interpret this as if Gandalf somehow knew it had to be Frodo and noone else - because nobody else would bear the ring's burden - and yet he was still anxious because at the same time it had to be Frodo's decision and Frodo's only. Gandalf's face mirrors all that mix of emotions of what Frodo's courageous decision will bring on Middle Earth and every single being.
@@WedrownyGrajek I interpret it similarly but with a slight caveat. He knew it must be Frodo. It could be no one else. And yet still he had hoped he was wrong. That this was the rare moment his foresight had pointed him in the wrong direction. That Frodo Baggins would leave Rivendell and return to Bag End with a tale and get to live his life. He’s devastated to learn he was right.
@@Derek-d5097 Later Elrond storms out of the council to find two guards snacking on food from surspiciously hobbit sized plates: Elrond: "you were surpposed to be guarding the council! what are you doing!?" Guard: "Tomatoes, sausages, nice crispy bacon we saved some for you sir"
The sheer epicness of this scene never gets old. The Shakespearean writing and delivery, the presenting of how high the stakes are, and the humble acceptance of a great burden for the greater good by the smallest of them. And Sean Bean is just so good. “Not with 10,000 men could you do this. It is folly.” Ahhhhh
@@AlysaJonas at minimum, but even that’s not necessarily Shakespearean, nor is the grammar and poetry necessary either. I think sometimes people wrongly attribute too much to him, in addition to thous and thys , it’s also any kind of grand eloquent speech, bitter monologue, tragic character, as if Shakespeare invented it all and someone like say Sophocles didn’t exist. Shakespearean is a lot more specific in my mind at least. Also, people think he’s solemn or morbid somehow when anyone who has bothered to understand his writing will find it brimming with humor, puns, imagination, and fun going along with the darkness and bitter sadness. It’s colorful. The events were always deadly serious but not the dialogue. Tolkien is a lot more earnest and one dimensional than Shakespeare.
I really love the cooperation Elrond - Gandalf in that scene. You may think that they read eachother's mind. Also I think Elrond is really one of the most underrated characters ( in the movie he is portrayed mostly as Arwen's father) when in reality I think that without him Aragorn wouldn't have the strength to get his heirloom back. One of the wisest characters in Middle Earth, also courteous and kind.
Sauron: the ring cannot be found by any craft that we here posess. You must look deep into middle earth, find it and cast it back onto my finger from whence it came Nazgůl: we will find the ring! Sauron: 9 companions. so be it. you shall be the wraiths of the ring
Gimli: “Damn pointy eared bastards were asking for it. High and mighty beardless know it alls almost got me killed without telling me we couldn’t destroy the ring. Shock wave almost killed me”
2:00 This is easily my favorite part of the entire trilogy. So much symbolism and plot relevance in one scene. Sauron knew that his ring could overpower any mind and had contingency plans in case someone used it. He was hoping someone, like Aragorn, who was powerful would use the ring in an attempt to fight him. This played right into his trap as he would inevitably dominate the user, or on the slight chance they defeated him, they would be consumed by the power of the ring. However, Sauron knew his best chance at survival was to break an alliance before it even happens. Frodo while he looks upon the ring realizes this; the council is reflected on the ring as they argue. Sauron is chanting “one ring to rule them all” as it’s happening. Then, the ring lights the reflection on fire. The entire time while everyone is arguing, Frodo is the only one that realizes this. He doesn’t need to say anything for us to realize what he knows, what he is thinking, and what he is about to do. He knows that by the council bickering and unable to unite, they are playing right into Sauron’s hands. The entire journey happens only because Frodo comes to this realization. He understands the peril Middle-Earth will be in if there is no alliance.
Pippin's Actor deserved a Oscar for giving the BEST Line delivery EVER. I still remember the entire theater bursting out laughter and I still do it to this day
This movie got more laughs than most actual comedies (on average; obviously not more than the best comedies). This line; the dropping eaves line; second breakfast; lembas bread. And not only were they funny, they developed the characters, advanced the plot, and did some worldbuilding at the same time.
3:35 respect to Boromir here - he still believes the ring could be used by Gondor for good, but he puts aside his own ideas and even the express command of his father (remember that flashback scene from two towers) to support Frodo and honour the council's decision
That flashback/deleted scene added so much to the character of Boromir that i wish they had kept it in the film. It completely changed my opinion of him the first time i saw it
Boromir had truly good intentions. "If this is indeed thr will of the council, then Gondor will see it done." He is Gondor personified in this scene, and though he has his own ideas of how to hande the siuation, he will fight to support the decision to destroy it regardless.
@@adnanbey4871 and his redemption at trying to save Merry and Pippen is a truly badass moment. If he were played by anyone other than Sean Bean he'd have lived :P The last stand of Boromir is awesome
I love Gandalfs face played by Ian McKellan at 2:30, it perfectly encapsulates what he must be feeling. Deep sadness and regret that he must send his friend, this innocent and kind hobbit to almost certain death. But also relief because he knows there is just about no one else alive aside from Frodo who can do this successfully, and he volunteered.
Ian McKellan is brilliant in these films. His expressions alone are a masterclass. Watch the scene again when he tells Pippin about the afterlife. Every breath and eye movement is perfect.
In another context, it can also the same kind of face a parent makes when they turn away from their toddler for a few seconds and they hear something that sounds expensive break behind them.
People always talk about the bravery of Samwise Gamgee. But not enough talk about the balls of steel it took Frodo to stand up to all these kings and princes of "superior" races and say "I'll handle it myself".
I mean, in general, people don't give Frodo enough credit. And also the whole point of it being Sam and Frodo up until the very end is that they NEEDED each other to get the mission..quest..thing done.
Not enough fans of LOTR love Frodo. I partly blame the way he was written in Two Towers and ROTK. Lots of angst and whining. I know that's because of the Ring's effect, but it still doesn't translate well to an audience. He basically had no heroic moments after Fellowship. But standing up in the Council to yell "I will take it!" is probably the most heroic moment in the entire trilogy. I also love the moment at Amon Hen when he sets his jaw, stuffs the Ring in his pocket, and marches into the river.
Right? The quick mood change and subsequent pacing seems.... Odd.. It's completely out of place because the rest of the movie had great pacing and mood shifts.
I've just realized that the Elf sitting at 3:29 is freaking Glorfindel. Like dude killed a Balrog singlehandedly, got killed himself then ressurected, now he is basically a Maya in elvish body. But he said "nope, I'm sitting, let Legolas go"
Wasn’t allowed in the fellowship cus he was too over powered. Would’ve drawn too much attention to them.. would love to see a live action version of Glorfindels adventures that said.
Those who think that the movie invented all the "funny" moments may be pleasantly surprised to learn that Sam's interruption and the subsequent dialogue is lifted almost word-for-word from the book.
Frodo is a man full of peace among the hobbits. Such decisions and courage are rare for a INFP-melancholic-phlegmatic personality like Frodo, if his heart is not encouraged by Eru Iluvatar. Therefore Gandalf understood what all this meant.
@@noctosecretgarden5206 This is the most 21st century autistic depiction of Frodo I've ever seen. It's not wrong, but holy shit is this riddled with specific argot.
Ian McKellen deserved an Oscar for that. There is so much to unpack in that look. The frustration on realizing that it must be a simple hobbit, of all these important men, elves and dwarves in the council, to step up and do the right thing. But also the relief, as if he, a maiar, suddenly remembers why he cares so deeply about the people of Middle Earth. The pain caused by the fear that Frodo might not make it out alive or well after his mission. But also the pride in an old friend breaking free of his own limitations for a greater cause. After you read of watched the whole story more than once, coming back to moments like this - moments of true humanity - can make you really emotional.
@@igormachado2194 Spot on! Those few seconds of McKellen, without a word, conveying such a range of emotions that it's hard to describe it without many words, and even then it will feel inadequate somehow. Just as you said, a scene I will come back to every now and then, and it still has the same impact.
I like how the ring's mirror like sheen reflects the representatives of the free Peoples bickering and being divided. It's what Sauron wants. Divided they are easily conquered. And the black speech motto of the ring echoing behind 'one ring to find them and in the darkness bind them'. And the fire spreading across the ring, how all the free Peoples will be consumed by Sauron. And frodo ending the bickering. I like how selfless humility of a Hobbit tempers the haughty egos of the 'nobler' beings of elves, dwarves, men and even celestial beings (Gandalf being a Maiar).
Elrond is the DM of a DnD game. Frodo: "I will take the ring." rolls natural 20 on charisma also Frodo: "Though I don't know where to go." DM: "You are all inspirated by the courage the hobbit is showing and you kinda want him to be the leader of the group now."
This scene really captures the idea of a "roller coaster ride of emotions" lol - The acting is just, phenomenal from everyone in this scene! Gandalf chanting the ring incantation to scare everyone, Boromir being the prime example why men was so easily swayed into temptation by the original 9, the back and forth arguing! And the absolute dead silence once Elrond said one of you must take the ring into Mordor lol...just a crazy scene!
Fun fact: He showed up on set that day with no rehearsal time, and had his lines written on his lap, that's why he makes that classic pose, he's literally reading his lines off his lap.
Elrond: The ring must be destroyed. Gimli: Then what are we waiting for? *gets up, strikes at the ring with his axe, almost dies from the resulting shockwave* Elrond: The ring cannot be destroyed trololol
It’s not actually Gimli’s axe. The guy sitting next to him is Thrarin, a dwarven smith. It’s HIS axe. Which means Gimli, who had his own axe right there at his hip, reached down and grabbed Thrarin’s instead and proceeded to destroy it in a matter of seconds. Dick move, Gimli.
Agreed! He just told Elrond earlier that they shouldn’t never ask more from Frodo, but when he volunteers anyway, Gandalf sees to it he can do what he can to aid Frodo
3:31 knowing that Boromir ended up caring so deeply for the hobbits even when he was on the ground dying, when he first says “little ones” it made me tear up a bit
I love everyone's reaction when Frodo volunteers. Before everyone is yelling, and arguing with each other. So much hostility and anger in the air. Then they hear "I will take it!" They all look to Frodo and all the negativity disappears.
In the books, Elrond allows Merry and Pippin to go because Gandalf argues their friendship with Frodo and Sam is more important to trust than allowing some other elves to go in their place. So yes, Gandalf was the original advocate of the Power of Friendship.
I love how the ring feeds on the anger and division of the Council before the courage of Frodo firmly carries the day...and sets the tone for all that is to come.
What is interesting and I just now realized, is that Aragorn never stood up and started arguing. Even Gandalf rose but he is the only one who did not participate.
Not until he saw Frodo decide to take ring to Mordor did he see something worth rising for. It was his ancestors fault the ring survived. Swearing his sword to Frodo was the one thing he knew could bring back honor to his bloodline and himself.
The scene at 2:05 is so powerful. We hear the voice of Sauron saying the inscription on the ring. "Ash Nazg durbatulûk, ash Nazg gimbatul, ash Nazg thrakatulûk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul. One Ring to rule them all, One ring to find them; One ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them." Through the ring, Sauron's will is actually corrupting and making the free people fight among themselves. The camera focuses on the participants in the council arguing, their reflections on the ring posing this fact: that evil is already working through the ring, and none can resist it..... And the will to overcome it comes through Frodo. Frodo. A Hobbit. He is the one that breaks through the malice with sheer courage and the resolution to do what is right. And his example breaks the spell, his selfless act reminding everyone of what is good. Masterfully constructed scene.
More like "Okay when i arrive at the tower of Barad-dúr, we need Sauron to get down because it's a long way up. We don't need to wait just to give him his ring back."
The only one there innocent enough least powerful & most incorruptible. Taking on a burden none of the others could manage, not knowing what having the ring truly means he only takes it to destroy it so that the others stop fighting amongst themselves.
Aragorn: "You have my sword." Legolas: "and my bow." Gimli: "and my axe. (looks on the ground & sees the pieces) ... Not this one thou, it broke. Wait till I get a new one then you shall have it.
The way Peter Jackson rewrote the council as compared to the books is a wise change. In the books there is more dialogue and lore. That works better for a book I think. Frodo offers to take the ring after everyone else looks away when Elrond asks who will take the Ring. The movie scene is understandably more condensed and dramatic while showing how corrupting the ring can be.
I love the wide shot of the council and the silence that follows after Elrond says "One of you must do this." I can just imagine evryone there thinking "Is this guy fucking serious?" lmao
Why isn't anyone talking about that look from Gandalf when Frodo announces his intention? It's amazing, beautiful and always brings me to tears. He knows what Frodo is about to experience, but no one else in Middle Earth could take it to Mordor. Gandalf also knows that it could take Frodo's life. And ultimately, it does.
@@SelfProclaimedEmperor I remember once when my dad compared Frodo leaving Middle Earth for Valinor to be a sort of suicide, and that's how I've looked at that scene ever since. Frodo surrendering his pain in the earthly realm for relief in paradise.
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Aragorn: "You have my sword."
Legolas: "You have my bow."
Gimli: "You have my axe."
Boromir: "You have my ring. Give it to me!"
That's funny.
Fuck that got me
Lmao
You have torn out my insides with one
its would have been cool if he said, "You have my Shield"...but we know thats not 100% true.
As foolish as it was for Gimli to think an eldritch arrifact could be destroyed by a mere axe, you gotta respect the fact he had the initiative to see it destroyed unlike anyone else.
Would have been dumber if everyone just accepted what they heard, that it cant be destroyed and so no one tested to destroy it, only to find out in Mordor that it was destroyable when a boulder fell down on it or something silly :)
Given how the dwarves were literally built to resist any and all domination by Morgoth or his servants, it's surprising to me that Gimli wasn't given the Ring to carry, even on Frodo's behalf.
They didn't lack initiative, they already knew the ring couldn't be destroyed.
@@JimmySteller Dwarves can't be dominated, but they can be seduced. The ring would've convinced Gimli to keep it.
@JimmySteller but they are stubborn among themselves yes? Full of greed? I think the corruption of the ring would influence the fellowship to the point of driving gimili mad even if the ring wasn't influencing himself.
Fun fact: Gimli is literally the only character in the entire LotR universe to actually try to destroy the one ring
Fun fact #2: this doesn't happen in the book. They needed a way to show on screen that the ring was practically invincible, and how much Frodo was already attached to it (he winces when Gimli strikes it).
he also uses his father's axe, instead of his own. Which explains why he was eager to volunteer for the Fellowship. Didn't want to get chewed out by his Dad for breaking his axe.
@@SalvieSalv you think like in the other side of Middle earth, Gollum just fricking randomly screams in agony when Gimli tried to smash the Ring, and wondered what the hell just happened.
@@heartstrings892 thats so hilarious to imagine
Dwarves are impervious to the darkness of the ring.. but it makes them super greedy
Pippin: “Great! Where are we going?”
*Insert Disc 2*
Hahaha you got that right
Thats better than Return of the King
Theoden: "DEAAATHHH!!! CHARRGGEEEE!"
Army: "CHARRGEE!"
*Insert Disc 2*
Yupp
*THE JOURNEY CONTINUES*
*ON DISC 2*
0:14 - I love Elrond's reaction here. He gets up for a sec to try to stop Gimli, then another part of him is like "Wait. Maybe it'll work..."
let him cook
More like ”ffs dwarfs gonna dwarf”
He didn't want to eat ax shrapnel 😂
@@ritz6982 Real dorfs solve all their problems with magma and drawbridges, tho.
Nah man that was more like "Ooh shit what's going to happen?"
Elrond looked amused and like he expected Sam to show up. Merry and Pippen completely caught him off guard though. I love the idea that Merry and Pippen are so chaotic that even the wisest LOTR characters can’t predict their moves 😂
Even the very wise can't see the future - Gandalf paraphrased as Pippin drops a dead dwarf down the well.
the look on his face is priceless
my favorite part of this on repeated viewing is when Elrond seems like he totally called Samwise barging in at the end, but was totally baffled when merry and pippin also showed up
Legendary hobbit stealth!
There's a reason Gandalf took Bilbo for a Burglar
Elrond be thinking: "Were the fuck are my guards!?!" "How the hell do you people keep getting into my house?"
That "I will take it!" followed by the look on the Gandalf's face is my absolute favourite moment of all! And I cry. There lies the heart of a man - in his courage against all the fear and the danger of the universe!
I always come back to this clip just to see it
That look on Gandalf's face has haunted me ever since. He knows that it will take a great toll on Frodo. Beautiful performance from Sir Ian.
@@philrob1978 Yes, it's haunting, I too experience it like that.
I don't remember how it was described in the book, however I interpret this as if Gandalf somehow knew it had to be Frodo and noone else - because nobody else would bear the ring's burden - and yet he was still anxious because at the same time it had to be Frodo's decision and Frodo's only.
Gandalf's face mirrors all that mix of emotions of what Frodo's courageous decision will bring on Middle Earth and every single being.
Gandalf's reaction is like the most silent, yet loudest "No!" ever displayed.
@@WedrownyGrajek I interpret it similarly but with a slight caveat. He knew it must be Frodo. It could be no one else. And yet still he had hoped he was wrong. That this was the rare moment his foresight had pointed him in the wrong direction. That Frodo Baggins would leave Rivendell and return to Bag End with a tale and get to live his life. He’s devastated to learn he was right.
I will never stop loving that look of anger and confusion Elrond has at 3:55
I know right, he is like " DA FUCK is this security doing?"
haha😂 why does elrond look so angry all the time?:)
You're expecting him to yell "Is ANYONE else not invited here?!" and then we see Arwen and a dozen other Elves and Dwarves pop out from behind bushes.
@@Derek-d5097 Later Elrond storms out of the council to find two guards snacking on food from surspiciously hobbit sized plates:
Elrond: "you were surpposed to be guarding the council! what are you doing!?"
Guard: "Tomatoes, sausages, nice crispy bacon we saved some for you sir"
@@giloguy101 that’s it where is my ship
The sheer epicness of this scene never gets old. The Shakespearean writing and delivery, the presenting of how high the stakes are, and the humble acceptance of a great burden for the greater good by the smallest of them.
And Sean Bean is just so good. “Not with 10,000 men could you do this. It is folly.” Ahhhhh
How is it Shakespearean? Because it’s drama? lol. More like Tolkien . These lines are from his book.
If it were to be shakespeare, it would sound poetical, with the old "thou" "thy"
@@AlysaJonas at minimum, but even that’s not necessarily Shakespearean, nor is the grammar and poetry necessary either. I think sometimes people wrongly attribute too much to him, in addition to thous and thys , it’s also any kind of grand eloquent speech, bitter monologue, tragic character, as if Shakespeare invented it all and someone like say Sophocles didn’t exist. Shakespearean is a lot more specific in my mind at least. Also, people think he’s solemn or morbid somehow when anyone who has bothered to understand his writing will find it brimming with humor, puns, imagination, and fun going along with the darkness and bitter sadness. It’s colorful. The events were always deadly serious but not the dialogue. Tolkien is a lot more earnest and one dimensional than Shakespeare.
I really love the cooperation Elrond - Gandalf in that scene. You may think that they read eachother's mind. Also I think Elrond is really one of the most underrated characters ( in the movie he is portrayed mostly as Arwen's father) when in reality I think that without him Aragorn wouldn't have the strength to get his heirloom back. One of the wisest characters in Middle Earth, also courteous and kind.
I live how Gimli is just in his own world.. he just wants to pick a fight with Legolas 😂😂
Kinda ironic that they end up being the best of friends.
I am dead 🤣
Mf racist AF 😂
goes back a long way of animosities between Dwarfs and Elves.
Read the Silmarillion and the unfinished Tales. Both very interesting.
i always love to quote "never trust an elf" despite how rarely you can actually say that. its delivered so hilariously
Sauron: the ring cannot be found by any craft that we here posess. You must look deep into middle earth, find it and cast it back onto my finger from whence it came
Nazgůl: we will find the ring!
Sauron: 9 companions. so be it. you shall be the wraiths of the ring
Nazgul #6: Great! Where are we going?
@@BahamutZero09 One does not simply walk into the Shire.
@@EmisoraRadioPatio hahaha ....i love that this comment is only a day old....ppl come here every day
@@EmisoraRadioPatio tell that to sharky
@@BahamutZero09
Witch King: *facepalms* "You're fired!"
Gimli comes to Rivendell and starts trash talking elves to their faces…at a secret council regarding the fate of the world lol.
Gimli: “Damn pointy eared bastards were asking for it. High and mighty beardless know it alls almost got me killed without telling me we couldn’t destroy the ring. Shock wave almost killed me”
Leaf-loving knife ears deserve that.
3:15 I love Gandalf's half wink at Elrond and Elrond's reaction, as if to say:
"See, told you this would work"
Wow... I... never noticed that half wink before. Huh... always something new to discover! Thanks!
2:00 This is easily my favorite part of the entire trilogy. So much symbolism and plot relevance in one scene.
Sauron knew that his ring could overpower any mind and had contingency plans in case someone used it. He was hoping someone, like Aragorn, who was powerful would use the ring in an attempt to fight him. This played right into his trap as he would inevitably dominate the user, or on the slight chance they defeated him, they would be consumed by the power of the ring.
However, Sauron knew his best chance at survival was to break an alliance before it even happens. Frodo while he looks upon the ring realizes this; the council is reflected on the ring as they argue. Sauron is chanting “one ring to rule them all” as it’s happening. Then, the ring lights the reflection on fire. The entire time while everyone is arguing, Frodo is the only one that realizes this. He doesn’t need to say anything for us to realize what he knows, what he is thinking, and what he is about to do. He knows that by the council bickering and unable to unite, they are playing right into Sauron’s hands.
The entire journey happens only because Frodo comes to this realization. He understands the peril Middle-Earth will be in if there is no alliance.
Pippin's Actor deserved a Oscar for giving the BEST Line delivery EVER. I still remember the entire theater bursting out laughter and I still do it to this day
Perfect example of comic relief done right.
This movie got more laughs than most actual comedies (on average; obviously not more than the best comedies).
This line; the dropping eaves line; second breakfast; lembas bread. And not only were they funny, they developed the characters, advanced the plot, and did some worldbuilding at the same time.
The first movie had the perfect amount of comedy, i felt like the jokes in the 2nd and 3rd felt more forced and more goofy than funny.
It’s so perfect the Elrond, as shrewd and wise as he is, is ultimately outsmarted by little Hobbits.
And there’s Elrond questioning how every event in his life led up to three hobbits crashing his council when he’s too old and too tired for this 🤣
3:35 respect to Boromir here - he still believes the ring could be used by Gondor for good, but he puts aside his own ideas and even the express command of his father (remember that flashback scene from two towers) to support Frodo and honour the council's decision
That flashback/deleted scene added so much to the character of Boromir that i wish they had kept it in the film. It completely changed my opinion of him the first time i saw it
Boromir had truly good intentions. "If this is indeed thr will of the council, then Gondor will see it done." He is Gondor personified in this scene, and though he has his own ideas of how to hande the siuation, he will fight to support the decision to destroy it regardless.
@@adnanbey4871 and his redemption at trying to save Merry and Pippen is a truly badass moment. If he were played by anyone other than Sean Bean he'd have lived :P
The last stand of Boromir is awesome
@@justinc882 dam son, cold hearted but true (about sean bean)
@@badshifuI HATE that they deleted that scene. It actually became one of my favorite. The way he is a such a big bro to Faramir 😢
Perfect blend of drama, epicness, and comedy all take place within 5 minutes
I love Gandalfs face played by Ian McKellan at 2:30, it perfectly encapsulates what he must be feeling.
Deep sadness and regret that he must send his friend, this innocent and kind hobbit to almost certain death.
But also relief because he knows there is just about no one else alive aside from Frodo who can do this successfully, and he volunteered.
You know that Ian Mckellan actually played the entirety of Gandalf, not just his face?
@@dieselpunk4117 I read this and audibly laughed, good one.
Ian McKellan is brilliant in these films. His expressions alone are a masterclass. Watch the scene again when he tells Pippin about the afterlife. Every breath and eye movement is perfect.
In another context, it can also the same kind of face a parent makes when they turn away from their toddler for a few seconds and they hear something that sounds expensive break behind them.
@@beanwithbaconmegarocket 1:48 argons face is like you fucking kidding me and gandalf"s reaction at 1:55 shakes his head like fuck my life haha
Aragorn is the only non elf apart from Frodo who doesn’t argue, even gandalf and Legolas join in. Really shows how powerful his will is.
Hes a Dunedain
He is descended from Beren and Luthien.. so technically he is a very small part Elvish… which also makes his somewhat related to Arwen.. fun fact! :)
I like to imagine him and Elrond looking at each other like “We’re screwed, aren’t we?”
@@AlexCoombes123 Sweet home Rivendell~
People always talk about the bravery of Samwise Gamgee. But not enough talk about the balls of steel it took Frodo to stand up to all these kings and princes of "superior" races and say "I'll handle it myself".
I mean, in general, people don't give Frodo enough credit. And also the whole point of it being Sam and Frodo up until the very end is that they NEEDED each other to get the mission..quest..thing done.
Not enough fans of LOTR love Frodo. I partly blame the way he was written in Two Towers and ROTK. Lots of angst and whining. I know that's because of the Ring's effect, but it still doesn't translate well to an audience. He basically had no heroic moments after Fellowship. But standing up in the Council to yell "I will take it!" is probably the most heroic moment in the entire trilogy. I also love the moment at Amon Hen when he sets his jaw, stuffs the Ring in his pocket, and marches into the river.
I love how they instantly go from a heated argument to “We’re with you to the end, Frodo”. 😆
Right? The quick mood change and subsequent pacing seems.... Odd.. It's completely out of place because the rest of the movie had great pacing and mood shifts.
I've just realized that the Elf sitting at 3:29 is freaking Glorfindel. Like dude killed a Balrog singlehandedly, got killed himself then ressurected, now he is basically a Maya in elvish body. But he said "nope, I'm sitting, let Legolas go"
Wasn’t allowed in the fellowship cus he was too over powered. Would’ve drawn too much attention to them.. would love to see a live action version of Glorfindels adventures that said.
It is not Glorfindel, it is Erestor, Elrond's advisor. Glorfindel was cut from movies.
Those who think that the movie invented all the "funny" moments may be pleasantly surprised to learn that Sam's interruption and the subsequent dialogue is lifted almost word-for-word from the book.
Tbh in the books the council was much more chill. And Boromir far more humble too.
Gandalf’s look at 2:32 is everything.
Frodo is a man full of peace among the hobbits. Such decisions and courage are rare for a INFP-melancholic-phlegmatic personality like Frodo, if his heart is not encouraged by Eru Iluvatar. Therefore Gandalf understood what all this meant.
@@noctosecretgarden5206 This is the most 21st century autistic depiction of Frodo I've ever seen. It's not wrong, but holy shit is this riddled with specific argot.
@@noctosecretgarden5206 i want a dose of whatever you're on
Ian McKellen deserved an Oscar for that. There is so much to unpack in that look. The frustration on realizing that it must be a simple hobbit, of all these important men, elves and dwarves in the council, to step up and do the right thing. But also the relief, as if he, a maiar, suddenly remembers why he cares so deeply about the people of Middle Earth. The pain caused by the fear that Frodo might not make it out alive or well after his mission. But also the pride in an old friend breaking free of his own limitations for a greater cause. After you read of watched the whole story more than once, coming back to moments like this - moments of true humanity - can make you really emotional.
@@igormachado2194 Spot on! Those few seconds of McKellen, without a word, conveying such a range of emotions that it's hard to describe it without many words, and even then it will feel inadequate somehow. Just as you said, a scene I will come back to every now and then, and it still has the same impact.
1:59 what a powerful scene, it has always been stuck in my memory…
I like how the ring's mirror like sheen reflects the representatives of the free Peoples bickering and being divided.
It's what Sauron wants. Divided they are easily conquered. And the black speech motto of the ring echoing behind 'one ring to find them and in the darkness bind them'. And the fire spreading across the ring, how all the free Peoples will be consumed by Sauron.
And frodo ending the bickering. I like how selfless humility of a Hobbit tempers the haughty egos of the 'nobler' beings of elves, dwarves, men and even celestial beings (Gandalf being a Maiar).
4:28 I love how Merry’s face goes from “yeah, let’s do it” to “You’re really not showing that you’re the man of intelligence here”
I never noticed until now that Legolas raises his arms to stop the other elves from something in 1:53
He's preventing a Coup d'état..
He's like "nigga, he's not worth it"
Elrond is the DM of a DnD game.
Frodo: "I will take the ring."
rolls natural 20 on charisma
also Frodo: "Though I don't know where to go."
DM: "You are all inspirated by the courage the hobbit is showing and you kinda want him to be the leader of the group now."
This scene really captures the idea of a "roller coaster ride of emotions" lol - The acting is just, phenomenal from everyone in this scene! Gandalf chanting the ring incantation to scare everyone, Boromir being the prime example why men was so easily swayed into temptation by the original 9, the back and forth arguing! And the absolute dead silence once Elrond said one of you must take the ring into Mordor lol...just a crazy scene!
The look on their faces when the smallest person among them was the bravest to volunteer to do the impossible.
Although not cannon in the books, props to Gimli who actually tried to destroy the fucking thing
“I will take it! I will take The Ring to Mordor!”
Frodo’s bravery is unmatched
*"ONE DOES NOT SIMPLY..."*
A GREAT LINE FROM A GREAT MOVIE
NOW A GREAT MEME
Fun fact: He showed up on set that day with no rehearsal time, and had his lines written on his lap, that's why he makes that classic pose, he's literally reading his lines off his lap.
Aragorn: "You have my sword"
Auto-generated Subtitles: "You had my salt"
Elrond: The ring must be destroyed.
Gimli: Then what are we waiting for? *gets up, strikes at the ring with his axe, almost dies from the resulting shockwave*
Elrond: The ring cannot be destroyed trololol
Only person in the movies that tries to destroy the ring
@@JoseGutierrez-uc2nf Only person in the movies that tries to destroy the ring
At least he made sure it wasn’t as simple a problem as it sounded. I would’ve doubted the Ring’s durability myself.
Yeah he should’ve clarified before Gimli tried to destroy the Ring that it could only be destroyed in Mount Doom lol.
Sees gimli almost die
…….. the ring must be destroyed in Mt. Doom
I love the look Elrond gives Gimli while explaining how weapons can’t destroy the ring, almost a “ I was getting to that “ look. Rip Gimli’s ax
It’s not actually Gimli’s axe. The guy sitting next to him is Thrarin, a dwarven smith. It’s HIS axe. Which means Gimli, who had his own axe right there at his hip, reached down and grabbed Thrarin’s instead and proceeded to destroy it in a matter of seconds. Dick move, Gimli.
@@mephostopheles3752 damn i didn't know that, that's kind of unfortunate
Aragorn: You have my sword
Legolas: And you have my bow
Gimli: And my axe
Sam: And my loyalty
After Elrond said, "One of you must do this." I busted out laughing. The awkward silence was gold.
One of you must do this…not me tho lol fuck that shit
Gimli doesn't even hesitate.. Love him..
Because he doesn’t trust an elf
@@kaycampbell364dwarves get shit done unlike those pointy eared bastards.
@@kaycampbell364 good.
around elves, watch yourselves
Hugo Weaving's eyes are so unique, I can't stop looking at them.
This scene is definitely epic! Frodo's courage inspired the formation of the Fellowship!
It's not courage.
Frodo was never the protagonist.
He just wanted to keep the ring the rest just followed.
Thank you. I came here to say that
@@RaoxFaelloat this point he wasn’t gonna
Gandalf's reaction to Frodo saying he'll take the ring to Mordor is the most perfect expression of sadness and grief one can think of.
I think you meant sadness and relief.
Agreed! He just told Elrond earlier that they shouldn’t never ask more from Frodo, but when he volunteers anyway, Gandalf sees to it he can do what he can to aid Frodo
PIPPIN - "You need people of intelligence on this sort of...mission...quest...thing!"
MERRY - "Well that rules you out, Pip!"
😂
In the book, Gandalf says it, but calls Pippin "Peregrin", if memory serves me right.
@@coryspang7548 You are absolutely
Also the face of Gandalf in this moment is gold.
2:29 The elf sitting next to Elrond is thinking “I’m staying out of this one.”
Jeeze this is such a beautiful movie. I will always and forever love this book series and the movies.
Elrond's face when Merry and Pippin come out of nowhere:
"What the f---? What the FUCK????" XD
*sam shows up* has no problem
*sees merry and pippin* W H O M S T V E
The hell is security doing back there?
Hugo Weaving became Agent Smith again with that look.
Sneaky little hobbitsess
I love the way Sam just screams out "Hey!" then jumps out of the bushes lol
Lol. Amazon's Tolkien "effort" can't even fantasize about being this immortal.
Ian McKellan is an absolute legend. Sean Bean is fantastic in this movie, and this scene specifically. But Ian is so overpowering!!
3:31 knowing that Boromir ended up caring so deeply for the hobbits even when he was on the ground dying, when he first says “little ones” it made me tear up a bit
one of the greatest chapters in literature, one of the greatest scenes in film... bravo to all
"Where are we going?" part XD the chef's kiss of this scene!
this always makes me cry in an emotional state but in a joyful way.
This is such an awesome scene. And it’s aged so well. Movies just don’t carry the same emotion as this anymore.
I love how Gimli just thinks "lets get on with it" and gives it a whopping big smack
I love that subtle moment after he says ' one of you must do this ' ... total silence like thinking ....screw that shit lol .
1:56 Gandolf is like "How pathetic you people are."
I love everyone's reaction when Frodo volunteers. Before everyone is yelling, and arguing with each other. So much hostility and anger in the air. Then they hear "I will take it!" They all look to Frodo and all the negativity disappears.
"You have my axe!" What axe Gimli? The one you just broke on the bloody ring?
There is always another axe.
He has an axe for every limb lol
2 throwing axes for his arms, the 2 medium sized ones for his legs, and the giant battle axe for his... ego...
He has axes for days.
@@SageoftheForlornPath
Axes for days?
In the books, Elrond allows Merry and Pippin to go because Gandalf argues their friendship with Frodo and Sam is more important to trust than allowing some other elves to go in their place. So yes, Gandalf was the original advocate of the Power of Friendship.
I love how the ring feeds on the anger and division of the Council before the courage of Frodo firmly carries the day...and sets the tone for all that is to come.
What is interesting and I just now realized, is that Aragorn never stood up and started arguing. Even Gandalf rose but he is the only one who did not participate.
Not until he saw Frodo decide to take ring to Mordor did he see something worth rising for. It was his ancestors fault the ring survived. Swearing his sword to Frodo was the one thing he knew could bring back honor to his bloodline and himself.
“So be be it. You shall be the title.. of the movie”
_The ring can not be destroyed by any craft, Gimli - son of Gloin, that we here possess_
I love that the Eye of Sauron appears as soon Gimli smashed his axe on the ring, like if he was saying: "Whoa, what the fuck was that!?"
this trilogy is such a joy
what a masterpiece of a scene.
The greatest call to adventure ever imagined.
All these amazing little clips are much more dearer to us in light of the recent abomination that's going to be the rings of power..
even though Tolkien's son didn't like the movies, i'm pretty sure he would have been devastated by the Rings of Power.
@@siddbastard Have you been watching it?
I love how at 4:00 you can very clearly see the little stand in doubles for Frodo and Sam 😂
I feel obliged to thank someone for this masterful artwork
3:25 I just love Legolas and Gimli’s awkward facial expressions
3:42 - best moment of the whole trilogy!
Elronds face when merry and pippin run out is so funny 😂😂
The scene at 2:05 is so powerful. We hear the voice of Sauron saying the inscription on the ring. "Ash Nazg durbatulûk, ash Nazg gimbatul, ash Nazg thrakatulûk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul. One Ring to rule them all, One ring to find them; One ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them." Through the ring, Sauron's will is actually corrupting and making the free people fight among themselves. The camera focuses on the participants in the council arguing, their reflections on the ring posing this fact: that evil is already working through the ring, and none can resist it..... And the will to overcome it comes through Frodo. Frodo. A Hobbit. He is the one that breaks through the malice with sheer courage and the resolution to do what is right. And his example breaks the spell, his selfless act reminding everyone of what is good. Masterfully constructed scene.
-I will take the ring to mordor!
Everyone's like:-What in the world?😂😂
More like "Okay when i arrive at the tower of Barad-dúr, we need Sauron to get down because it's a long way up. We don't need to wait just to give him his ring back."
The only one there innocent enough least powerful & most incorruptible. Taking on a burden none of the others could manage, not knowing what having the ring truly means he only takes it to destroy it so that the others stop fighting amongst themselves.
Aragorn: "You have my sword."
Legolas: "and my bow."
Gimli: "and my axe. (looks on the ground & sees the pieces) ... Not this one thou, it broke. Wait till I get a new one then you shall have it.
I always love seeing Elrond, a grand being thats over 7000 years old…. utterly overwhelmed by Hobbits.
I just lose it every time Frodo and Merry stare back at Pippin like, “Dude. Really?”
greatest scene of all time, all movie and all video ludic history
The way Peter Jackson rewrote the council as compared to the books is a wise change. In the books there is more dialogue and lore. That works better for a book I think. Frodo offers to take the ring after everyone else looks away when Elrond asks who will take the Ring. The movie scene is understandably more condensed and dramatic while showing how corrupting the ring can be.
The single look from Gandalf. He knows Frodo cannot live past his journey's end.
2:06 the one ring says:
"Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul.."
means; One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them.
Gandolf’s smile when he heard my slime was heart warming. Especially since he heard him first
The pain in Gandalf's face when frodo volunteers 2:31
Most wholesome scene ever
I love the wide shot of the council and the silence that follows after Elrond says "One of you must do this." I can just imagine evryone there thinking "Is this guy fucking serious?" lmao
Pippin-Great! Where are we going?
I wonder what Elrond was thinking :P lol🤣🤣🤣🤣
3:56 Elrond's face be like "where do all these little people keep coming from!?"
Why isn't anyone talking about that look from Gandalf when Frodo announces his intention? It's amazing, beautiful and always brings me to tears. He knows what Frodo is about to experience, but no one else in Middle Earth could take it to Mordor. Gandalf also knows that it could take Frodo's life. And ultimately, it does.
The Ring never does, Frodo gets taken to Valinor, which is not the same as dying.
@@SelfProclaimedEmperor I remember once when my dad compared Frodo leaving Middle Earth for Valinor to be a sort of suicide, and that's how I've looked at that scene ever since. Frodo surrendering his pain in the earthly realm for relief in paradise.
What do you mean, loads of people are talking about it!
@@rhunter42dragon That comment I made on this particular video was 11 months ago. Now, a lot more are talking about it. Which is good.
I like how Gimli grabs _the other dude's axe_ and then shatters it on the ring.
1:49 something come out of gimli's nose
Fuck you now i cant unsee that
Thanks!! I will now forever remember this moment XD
"Right, where are we going?"
Well so much for his allegiance
The ring hisses 00:09 after hearing it needs to be destroyed.
- You shall be the fellowship of the ring!
Pippin- Great!.. Where are we going? 😂😂😂
Merry was like: Ah.. Pippin, what do you mean?😂
If Gandalf showed up at my front door, asking me to go on a quest, I would start packing.
Same