Viggo Mortensens last day as Aragorn.
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Viggo Mortensen saying goodbye to the cast of the lord of the rings.
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"Before us stand two Kings. " *THAT* will never not make me emotional! What an honor!
It's huge to earn that level of respect from people you work with. Viggo wasn't just another cast member to them. They love and respect his soul.
Absolutely incredible!
I'm not crying. You're crying. 😭What an honor to receive from the Maori! Viggo was my favorite actor in the LOTR series. He embodied Aragorn so well and made you feel whatever he was feeling. As someone stated below, such an underrated actor!
I love that he was known as "No ego Viggo" on set :)
What a man. Incredible actor, speaks multiple languages, does incredible work with the care and preservation of horses, wholly sensitive to other cultures, and also managed to reunite mankind to take down the encroaching evil of an all powerful demon lord… what can’t Viggo do?!
This whole trilogy is a milestone in the history of filmmaking! A lot of people do not realise this but it really is.
Happy birthday to my most favorite man in the world right now and hopefully for years to come. Though Aragorn has stayed with me for almost 10 years now but it is only 2 months ago that something compelled me to find more about him as a person. And I got all my answers as to why his Aragorn had kept me under spell. Cz he is a wonderful man. Polite,generous, intelligent and above all he has the most honest eyes in the world.
Payal Gupta Yep! Those eyes are enchanting. Whenever he came on screen or was even standind behind my eyes were glued to him. That's how amazing his character was.
During the haka you see viggo visibility stand taller. They said there were 2 kings here and viggo stood as a king in this moment.
Getting a hakka.. That's major respect
All six of these movies are a treasure to mankind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was the best casting, that has been, and will ever have been done, in cinema history.
Imagine a fantasy movie masterpiece that make an old man cry every re-watch. This is Peter Jackson's Lord of The Rings.
Even I, as a Central European, understand, that Haka is out of respect.
The LOTR trilogy is the pinnacle of cinema
He is absolutely magnificent in this role, like he was create for this!
When Viggo was revealed as Stryder in Bree I was hugely disappointed..that's not who I visualised as a 19 year old reading it..!
But The Man did well..!.!.!
Viggo as Aragorn will be remembered as one of the greatest roles in cinematic history
Totally man!
And when you think he was cast as an emergency solution...funny how destiny can be
Bender B. Rodriguez It seems the best casting decision are made either as a second choice or out of desperation. Can you imagine Will Smith as Neo, or Dougray Scott as Wolverine, or Tom Selleck as Indiana Jones? Those were all the first choices, and yet it's hard to imagine anyone other than Keanu Reeves, Hugh Jackman, or Harrison Ford playing those parts!
couldnt have said it better myself....his performance was truly legendary...the chemistry he had with Orlando and John (Legolas and Gimli) truly made the films as enjoyable as they are
kungfuman82
Audrey Tautou was a similar case for Amelie
Not surprised to see Viggo so loved and respected. The LOTR appendicies have an amazing story involving Viggo, the horse he rode in the films, and the woman who took care of the horse and horses. She had developed a strong bond with the horse Viggo rode. When filming was over the horses were to be auctioned off to buyers. Viggo purchased the horse and gave it to the caretaker. His comment was that they should be together... such an amazing gesture.
Few of us ever get the opportunity to be so kind, humble and generous. Even fewer take the opportunity when presented.
"Few of us ever get the opportunity to be so kind" - Good point. I think a lot of us would be if given the chance. At least I hope so.
Check out Hildago, he loves horses
She was arwens stunt double for the horse riding sequences
truely a one in a million man.
I’d have wept buckets if I was that lady. What a beautiful gesture.
You know your shits legit when the Maori cast and crew members perform a Haka for you on your last day.
That was cool.
the guy deflected an actual knife on set he deserved that haka
MySoulReader yeah that was an accident but they liked it so much that they kept it in the film
That was an odd choice of haka
Yessss
Aragorn getting respect from all the people he killed lol
He gave them a good death
Jack black ?
Well, one does respect a worthy opponent. An old Calormene saying: "A noble friend is the best gift, and a noble enemy, the next best."
Once what they did meant "we are going too kill you!", but the last time that was the case was in 1945... German's found it terrifying!
😂😂
look how viggo reacts to the haka. not laughing, not smiling, but appreciating it with respect. also i love the old guy doing the haka shirtless lmao
He was perfect as Aragorn .. I couldn't picture anyone else then him
They wanted Nicholas Cage initially. Imagine the horror.
pateuvasiliu and Daniel Day Lewis
pateuvasiliu No, no they didn't. They were going to cast Stuart Townsend (and in fact had cast him.) He even did some swordsmanship training with the Marshal Arts trainers for Lord of the Rings.
pateuvasiliu Nicolas Cage as Aragorn - Black Gate Speech watch this ha ha
pateuvasiliu
Actually they wanted Morgan Freeman. Whilst we're at ludicrous propositions, I mean.
would be cool to see this movie trilogy again in cinema. and i swear they would be sold out
Check out the cinemas near you, they might to this kind of specials. I go to see a marathon of all three movies during one night every year. And everytime it's sold out a good six/seven months in advance.
insane. this movie trilogy is legendary. there won't be ever again a movie like these. it is like the key to successful movies is hidden in these ones. unbelievable it is still so popular
Right! I totally agree! I love these movies!
we had it in cinema near me, the extended trilogy in one sitting!! it was rather good!
Wow we never had all the movies in the extended version. Only one or two of them at once. I hope they will have them this year, though!
there will be a time when i will not cry about the lord of the rings finishing... BUT IT IS NOT THIS DAY !
That day will never come for me.
***** Thank you I laughed at my joke a bit too...
yes it is u r crying like a bitch!!!!!!
oh wait........thats me..
THIS DAY WE CRY
Just tell them that all 3 movies together got 23 Oscars, the hard facts should get even the stubborn ones.
In 2021 they should re-release fellowship in theatres for it's 20th anniversary. Many of us were too young at the time.
+Lachie Hurburgh It would be simply beautiful... I was very young in 2001 :)
+Lachie Hurburgh I wasn't too young, I just went to a school that forbad its students to go to theaters. I'd love it if that happened.
+Ryan Ahr Wth fuck that school man.
***** You don't know the half of it, bro.
Ryan Ahr Sure
I still cannot understand why Viggo Mortensen has not won an Oscar. He is such an underrated actor. Eastern Promise, Green Book, Captain Fantastic, Hildalgo, LOTR, The Road, GI Jane and History of Violence were tremendous roles and acting.
Do you know how the Oscar’s work? Who cares if he hasnt won one. It’s an overrated award
@@Sizzle-zv3cp Yes, I do know how the Oscars work dumbass.
@@nigelkhan9278 woah dude relax.
The Oscars are in major part political. You need to campaign, shake hands, talk to the right people. It's an election, and they want a personal connection. It's possible to get an acting nomination without doing so. It's extremely unlikely to get a win. Mortensen does not strike me as one who cares enough to campaign, or is in the right Hollywood social circles to come to the voters minds.
Viggo's got an even longer resume; every so often you'll watch something like The Prophecy or Carlito's Way & suddenly say, "what dafuq, that's Aragorn!"
He should have kept the Aragorn look!
he really should
His "captain fantastic" look is not bad either ;)
Oh his look in Eastern Promises was so amazing, so charming in different aspects. He is a true actor.
Retrova age is a bitcch i tell you
I prefer him to be Master Chief John James Urgayle...( GI-Jane)
Viggo was Aragorn. His character just as a person is very similar to Aragorn. He’s extremely respectful and highly regarded by his peers and loves fiercely. Tough as nails and one of the best sort of people you’ll come across. Aragorn was the best of men and Viggo lived up to that standard!
And don't forget you NEVER met the guy EVER.
People are so retarded that's its beyond belief those days ;)
Saw them all the first time around. It was unforgettable❤
"Now come the days of the King, may they be blessed."
LaurenLovesMovies They may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom! Shit, wrong movie?
My friends... you bow to no one.
I Bow to No Man!
I am no man.. AHHH!!! *stabs you in the face*
@@Nerviniex Riddick.
I've heard that Viggo Mortensen was offered the chance to play as Aragorn again as a cameo in the Hobbit films and that he turned them down because it wasn't accurate to the books.
If that actually happened, my respect for him went up considerably.
Aragon couldn't have appeared in the hobbit movies as they took place 80 years before the events of lord of the rings...Bilbo had the ring and it prolonged his life as it did gollums.
GER GEMINI I'm pretty sure that Aragorn was still in Rivendell flirting with Arwen when the Hobbit took place in the books.
+LordVader1094 To Peter Jackson's credit, he never actually considered that posibillity. It was the studios who asked Viggo.
+GER GEMINI Actually Aragórn does exist at that time but he was young
In the book He lives like 180 years or something like that
GER GEMINI
In the books Aragorn was 88 years old when he became king and died at the age of 210. He mentions being 87 in the movies. Being one fo the Dunedain he's blessed with a long lifespan.
But the timeline in the movies is a little different from the books. After Bilbo leaves the Shire, Gandalf is supposed to have left for 17 years before telling Frodo that he's carrying the one ring. The movies skip this part. This means that Aragorn is 27 in the Hobbit movies, even though he should be only 11 in the book.
Viggo as Aragorn is just one of those perfect casts. Like RDJ as Ironman, Ewan McGregor's Obi-wan, Heath Ledger as The Joker... Just amazing and extremely rare.
its true and funny how they recasted the role. before viggo a much younger man was casted only until jackson realized that he was too young. when viggo was contacted they already were shooting i think.
And Brad Pitt as Achilles
Harvey Korman as Hedley Lamarr.
@@twinkthatloveslotrtrilogy7676no. Just no.
THAT! is hysterical! 🤣😂clever too. @@cvn6555
My uncle was a part of the stunt crew, i've got a picture of him up on my fridge with viggo from that nights party. The welt is there, big time. What they did with these movies will probably never again be repeated, in terms of really making a family. I'm moved every time i speak with my uncle about this.
That's so cool man!
I envy your uncle that would have been amazing
let us see it man.
You aren’t wrong. But to be such an asshole about it regardless? You are just a big a part of the problem.
I hope life finds you better than when you posted that original comment. We all need some positivity nowadays.
Is your uncle hot? I'm straight but also single and available.
This is touching, you can really feel that Viggo was sad leaving this role behind, even though he didn't want the part to begin with. He did it for his son, but it was the best thing that could happen to him.
Viggo as Aragorn is probably one of the best actor-performances in history, he did an excellent job, and it will be remembered forever :)
How is he not? He was really proud of his role he bring the narsil everywhere xD
Yeah, he is a example of the perfect actor. But the funny part is, that he originally declined the role as Aragorn, but thanks to his son, who thought that it would be really cool, he took the role, and he liked right from the beginning :)
Hail you Viggo!
My reason for loving him as an actor is that he cracked his toes in the scene where he kicked the Uru Kai's head,and instead of calling a time out to get treated,he took that physical pain and turned into emotional angst for his character. Talk about taking one for the team! Plus,he's a horse fanatic,and a neo pagan,like myself,lol.
proud2bpagan I remember that he also broke a tooth during casting (a fight scene or falling during a running scene, I don't remember). Also, during the fight against Lurtz, the knife Lurtz throws at Viggo's was actually a real one. Kind of a luck that Viggo stil managed to deviate it with his sword.
***** Haha, yeah with THAT hair, Cage would not be too suitable for the role as Aragorn ;)
As the years go by the quality of the LOTR movies becomes more and more astounding to me. They may never be surpassed.
I'm hearing rumors of a reboot. I'm not interested.
@@elirien4264 even because they surely come with all that woke shit upon the "remake"
What's woke shit?
@@guldenclemlol
@@elirien4264 Lord of the rings ended for me with Peter Jackson before amazon and their insidious creatures got their hands on it.
For all those saying they shouldn't have done the Haka. Having the Hakka preformed for you is a massive sign of respect in New Zealand culture. The movies were filmed in New Zealand, shut up about it God.
I didn't know god was saying that. And you shouldn't tell him to shut up
TristanCollectsPokemon! haha xD
Msd74lk the haka is a war dance, when they perform it in-front of you that means they consider you a warrior or a person that deserve a respect of one.
The last time they were used in war was in 1945.
No it was meant for intimidation and to rally originally, but they decided to just appropriate it for anything from meeting foreign politicians to opening a new pub.
Elijah is like "He got a goddamn Haka, where's mine?!"
right? lol im sure Elijah was jealous of that lol
"im fucking Frodo! wheres my Haka?!"
uh..yeah, that's just for the men bright eyes. lol
Frodo was tougher in the book by a good deal. this one's kinda a mama's boy.
They gave him a Hula Hula dance
Neoshenlong Archivo 2008 - 2011 HAHAHAHA True story
"standing in front of us, we have 2 kings" - damn didn't expect to burst into tears after that statement. May you rest in peace, Theoden King.
Viggo was immensely well respected by the stunt team (and by the cast and crew in general). It's easy to see why in the various commentary and special features. Everyone who mentions the guy talks about his work ethic, and how eager he was to train and how hard he worked even when he got hurt.
There are a few roles in cinema that are irreplaceable; if you had a different actor in the role, it just wouldn't have been as good a movie because the actor IS the character. Robert Downy Junior as Tony Stark. Harrison Ford as Han Solo. Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch.
Viggo as Aragorn is, I think, one of those roles.
How do you say Harrison as Han, and not Mark Hamill as Luke? Harrison does feel irreplaceable as Han, even with this young kid playing him new film looking actually really good, Harrison just nailed the role.... but I feel like Mark Hamill is way more irreplaceable, can't see anyone as Luke besides him....I think Kurt Russell would have been arguably just as good as Han.
because so much time has gone by without doing anything else with the character. the image will always be of hamil because that is all that was done. it's to late now to accept anyone else. Bond works because they never held onto a single actor for long. It's worked all this time. Bond can be anyone. Sure some were better than others but there is no DEFINITIVE BOND and there never will be because a pattern was set in people's mind of seeing different actors. It's really hard to see a certain actor do something for so long and just all of a sudden expect someone else to be viewed as an equal performance. As much as I like the idea of marvel getting xmen back and even if they do a more faithful version of wolverine down the road a part of me will always miss Jackman because he was the only one to do it for all this time. It will be hard to accept a new face and personality.
@@batman4452 Fuck Ford as Han, honestly, did that guy even work that hard to play the character? Ford as Indiana yes, but should be Hamill as Luke definitely, worked way harder than Ford, who just wisecracks his way through and didn't even take the films that seriously.
Nothing comes close to Aragorn
Viggo is actually one of the few actors I've seen who actually cares about the role he played in a movie. I've seen many actors who play a role JUST for the money and could not give two shits about the role they are playing (ex Harrison Ford in any role he's in). This is why Viggo is awesome. He played one of the best cinematic heroes of all time and has left an impact on cinema goers around the world. I salute you Viggo!
You really think that Harrison Ford is phoning it in? I've watched his movies since Star Wars ep4 and I can't say I ever saw a bad movie except maybe Hollywood Homicide.
LegendaryGamer The thing is, Ford at least TRIES to get into character, with great results. In real life, however, he couldn't care less about the characters he plays.
Dark Jedi
I do have to admit he's not fond of his roles. If you ask him about Han or Indy, he's likely to walk away. He's just so damn natural and it's just believable anything he does. Airforce One was awesome just because of him. "Get off my plane" is one of the best lines ever and only Harrison could say it to that effect.
Dark Jedi You forgot about Ian McKellen
I think he cares about his roles It the only ones he's ever asked about are Star Wars and Indiana Jones. I think over the years he's come to accept that despite whatever else he does he will never be recognized as more than Han and Indie.
noone could ever play Aragorns role better than Viggo
FanArt Zone I honestly couldn't imagine anybody playing any of the roles better then this cast did.
Chris Breezy It's like they were all the perfect age at the perfect time to make the perfect Trilogy
Worth remembering the animated film, nowhere near as good as these films overall, but the Late John Hurt's vocal performance as Aragorn was exceptional.
Nicholas Cage was suppose to play the role
* That would have completely ruined this entire series tbh
Mortensen is not only a great actor, he's also a great guy in real life if you read about his political and social point of view. I think that he nailed the role of Aragorn, because in real life , he's an honest man who doesnt know what is arrogance!
Thanks Viggo for the great acting!
I'm not sure why his political point of view makes you think better of his character, other than you probably agreeing with him... goes to show what "politics" has become these days.
@@F1rstResponder yeah that comment is so dumb. Somehow having a specific political perspective makes someone objectively a better person? LOL. I can only guess what kind of views he has.....
You guys are right on the politics thing, and I'm not an adult yet so I know only a few things about politics, so my comment may also seem dumb, but what if there is a slight chance that his political views are the most logical ones? I mean, your comments aren't that good either. A _lot_ of political parties and ideologies that are sometimes supported by a good amount of people are totally sh*t. Idk, bye lol
@@Chief_Bill Not a dumb comment. There just isn't really such thing as a "logical" political view. Whether a political view is logical to someone is entirely subjective.
The problem is that the original comment implied that Viggo's political views somehow make him an objectively better person, which simply isn't the case.
And also, knowing the fact that 99% of celebrities take a leftist/SJW stance when it comes to politics, that comment becomes even more sickening.
Leftists today want people to believe that liberalism is the only acceptable political ideology, and anything else is bigoted, racist, etc. That's a really really dangerous and evil premise.
Anyways take care bud, hope you find the truth :)
@@jimjohnson6944 No, leftists actually hate true liberalism, what they try to pass as "liberal" today is actually collectivism, just more identity politics in thin disguise, and sometimes, not even in disguise.
Viggo is a tough guy in real life. Most actors are not tough guys, but some are, and he's one. Chipped his tooth making LOTR, and wanted to super glue it back together and keep shooting. Broke some toes kicking an ork helmet while filming. The shot was used for the movie. He constantly had scraped up knuckles, cuts, and bruises from the sword fighting, and hand to hand combat scenes, but just kept on going as if was a normal part of the job.
Yeah when he broke his toe kicking the Helmet, that story is legendary to me.. not only because they used the shot.. but because instead of yelling "Cut!" or "F***!" he just stays in his performance and uses it to give out a bellowing cry of grief. If I remember correctly even Peter Jackson was like wow! Where did that come from, that was extraordinary, felt so genuine. They later found out he mangled he foot bad on that helmet, broke at least 1 or 2 toes. That's a legendary Actor.
He also carried a real sword, not a prop, and did most swordfighting his stunts himself as well!
Despite how hugely popular these movies are, I feel they are not as popular as they should be due to the fact that a lot of people don't watch fantasy movies "just because". There are so many people out there (like my friends) who would love these movies and recognize them for the masterpieces that they are if only they would give them a chance. I bought the extended editions each movie and fell in love with the behind the scenes extras. This is how films should be made, the cast and crew actually created a loving bond that made it so difficult to leave New Zealand and move on in their lives. Elijah Wood says that he had a really hard time going back America after spending years with such great people in such a beautiful country.
Exactly. I agree with everything you just said. Especially the part about people who don't watch it "just because." One of the most common reasons I've found is that lots of people like to just go against the tide. Some of my friends thought it was too scary based off of the friggin trailers (I don't know what the hell..... I mean, these are the same people who watch horror films all the time). And others don't like fantasy. They are inherently prejudiced against LOTR because of movies like Twilight, Snow White & the Huntsman, Harry Potter...... what they don't realize is what a masterpiece LOTR is. It blows all of those things out of the water.
Kristine Silmaro I wish I could thumbs up your post multiple times... :(
+Rand al'Thor Agreed, these movies made up my childhood- I watch the entire extended trilogy in sequence at least twice a year (Usually 7 months apart) and it never gets old- these are more than movies- they're art- they make you feel something- everything about these movies were on point to the already amazing story by tolkien, the cinematography, the costumes, the acting, the high production value of the set pieces and the beautiful screen time of the wilderness of Aotearoa (NZ), and not to mention one of the greatest soundtracks in a movie- and it goes much deeper- the immensely strong friendships that were built in this production is seen on screen and off and its something that wont ever be broken and something we can all relate to- for me these will go down as one of the- if not the greatest movie trilogy's (Or altogether a) movie ever made!
+Rand al'Thor I just gave up entirely on trying to get other people to get into things. There's too much stubborn bullshit in too many people's perceptions that I just don't have the energy to deal with that anymore.
Do it anyways Enlighten people that JRR Tolkien was a master at putting Good against evil and heroic people died to ensure it in a fantastic way. God Bless you Tolkein and thanks!
Can't believe he's like 57 now. He looks absolutely fine but... Fuck, we're getting old.
I seen what he looks like now and it just makes me sad. I remember watching lord of the rings as a kid, now I am 20 and still haven't achieved anything in life really. I don't want to grow old :(
You're 20, you're barely out of your mothers womb. You have plenty of time, don't waste it.
in tolkiens universe he's actually over 90 years old now
I met him at a local harbour grill in Havnsø, Denmark about two months ago. Looked like a pretty normal dude in his fifties. He ordered ice-cream. I had the pizza. His was the better choice.
cool, does he lives there? i'm from Argentina and two years ago he went to a film festival in my city Mar del Plata, i feel asleept the day of the premiere because it was at 9AM. I regret that with all my heart
Viggo was by far and above the perfect Aragorn. I read all the books long before the movie came out and all I could think about was what kind person could they possibly find that would fit the description that Tolkien gave in the books? Someone who was tall and dark but looks as if he could slip into the shadows and hide in plain sight, but someone who is also a fierce warrior and destined to be a king. He has the look of all of these in my opinion, and even performed beautifully to top it all off.
Well said.
He is not very tall but beside that he is perfect for that role
Too small.
One of the things that must be supremely difficult for actors now is acting in front of a green screen, not enough credit is given to the fact that they have to pretend on top of pretending now.
Not only that, actors in motion capturing studios have it even harder, no costumes, no real props, only tights with white balls glued to them
Actors have been "pretending on top of pretending" for thousands of years. You think they had elaborate sets and props in Shakespeare's day? In the Renaissance? Back in Roman, Greek, Egyptian, etc. times? That's the actor's job
very true
That is only one form of theater. But there has always been theater with no set at all. there is a form of theater in Japan, where the actor is just sitting and has to tell the story just by talking.
Thats just one example popping into my mind.
I personally prefer nice sets and costumes, but i think a good actor should be able to portray you his character just with his body and voice.
@FlyingMonkies325 damn... We were talking about green Screens. This seemed...angry
I think Viggo is so lucky. I mean, he gets to be Aragorn, and apart of this great world Tolkien made. To be a character that everyone loves and knows, to me is a true privilege.
+1 .
really do you think people would believe you are frodo baggins
Idk I may be Sauron just with a fake profile. You don't know my life.
***** frodo baggins does not live in real live
lael Tvede
We all know that Iael, thank you for pointing out that I am just a youtube channel with the name of Frodo. Congrats on realizing i'm not the real frodo, I never knew he wasn't real... You can calm down now.
viggo has a home in North idaho and I knew a few contractors who worked on his home,all say he was a kind,humble man,easy to be around plus he is involved in the local community,from arts to food bank,plus he is a really great fisherman.we love viggo in North idaho
It's obvious why the Lord of the Rings trilogy was so well-made. Each participant, from the lead actors to the stuntmen to the artists and craftsmen was giving their absolute finest collective effort in every aspect of making those movies. The amount of passion and camaraderie was overwhelming.
That last scene must have been really hard on him, I know from stage acting that when your done with the play, you've spent time with the actors, other people. Eating, sleeping and reading your roles. The end when everything is said and done, it's not easy never mind for someone like Aragorn.
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When the Maori give you the respect of their war dance in honor...you accept it.
While this video is about Viggo, Bernard Hill is also honoured here as a king. Rest in Peace, go to the halls of your fathers.
I guess this goes to show that Viggo, deep within, loves to larp.
Man I remember I was 11 when the fellowship of the ring came out. My mom took me and my brother out of school to wait in line at the theatre and it was wrapped around the building! Waited like three hours for the doors to open and I ended up seeing the movie 6 times in theatres lol good times.
Your mum took you out of school to go and see a movie about elves and magic rings? Good parenting...
Yeah, actually, it really is. Take your kids out of school for a day to create a happy memory that lasts years? Nothing wrong with that =)
that is an amazing story of family. take your negativity elsewhere
you must've had a pretty boring childhood lol
+Mike
YOU MUST BE FUN AT PARTIES?!!! AMIRITE BOIZ?
I truly believe no one else could have done the character of Aragorn justice like Viggo did. I'm young enough to have only read the books after the films came out but my dad tells me he never had a clear vision in his head of what Aragorn looked like while he was reading the books as a teenager. Then when the films came out and he saw Viggo bring Aragorn to life, he immediately felt that this was exactly how the character should look and had always looked, even in his subconsciousness. That's kind of a magical effect for an actor to have on you.
I always thought Viggo was perfect as he is everyman just like Aragorn
A dedicated Haka what an honor.
The role of Aragorn could have found no better home than Mortensen. I can't think of a single actor that would have fit the role better than him. He has this soft-spoken, quiet authority to him in real life. I think it would have been so easy to make the character overwrought and pretentious, gloomy even, the same way I've seen so many reserved heroes ruined in the past, but Mortensen nailed it. His performance translated perfectly into the character that Tolkien wrote.
While Jackson's The Lord of the Rings isn't perfect, it is a damn fine piece of work that captures the narrative force and emotion of the books, and in some ways even surpassing it. The Ride of the Rohirrim will always be the most triumphant moment in cinema I will ever experience. Glad to have lived through it.
He did a great job yes, nailed the character.. but just because you can't see Aragorn played by anyone else... most definitely does not mean someone else couldn't have done an even better job... you just cherish his performance... but to say they chose the BEST person out of the billions on earth, GUARANTEED.. is insane... someone out there would have been better.. we just got Viggo... which again, is a great thing.
I think not even Daniel Day Lewis would made better Aragorn
I’m always amazed by how he played Aragorn. I love watching him in this role. He couldn’t have been a better Aragorn and no one else would have been able to in my opinion. Thank god Stuart Townsend didn’t work out and Peter decided Viggo was the perfect guy. It took a little convincing by Viggo’s son Henry to get him to take the role. Thanks so much Henry!!
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There was this incredible haka.
They gave him a haka.
They didn't give me a haka...
Just saw the extended version of the two towers... Aragon is fucking 87 years old. Holy fuck
What?
In the movie Aragon who is among the long lived race of men, is 88 years old..
He's the heir of the line of kings that came form Numenor (an island given to the men as a gift from Eru Iluvatar or God for their fight against Melkor the great enemy who was once Saurons master) and those people lived very long lives, up to 300 years. Until the events during the Lord of the Rings only few of them survived and they were called the Dunedain and Aragorn was their commander. He lived 210 years if i remember correctly.
Apophis hmmm that was very interesting
Apophis
Have you ever been outside?
A big reason why LoTR is so special, is because behind the scenes the cast and crew were really like one big family. They had huge love and respect for each other, and the various stories about what they got up to are generally touching and sometimes hilarious.
Viggo is the incarnation of Aragorn itself!
Can't drive a bus.... can't drive the Titanic....
well technically he did drive a bus, and not the titanic
Hahahhahaa
I too am Canadian
On another level, this is New Zealand warrior culture paying honor to the ideal of European Anglo Saxon Catholic Kingship as presented by J.R.R Tolkien, which Viggo masterfully channeled. It goes to show the hero is universal because we are all one human race.
Gets a haka. Headbutts everyone
What I love about this (my favorite behind the scenes bit of the entire Trilogy) is that you can see how Viggo is having one of those timeless moments. The enormity of the event is filling him up, and you can see how awestruck he is by the honor being paid to him by men whom he knows so well and holds in such high esteem. Wonderful. I hope everyone has at least one moment like this in their lives. It lives forever inside you.
Agreed!
They just don´t do men like him anymore
his wife does
They do, we are just really rare. And I say that even though Viggo far surpasses those men like me still lol.
Benjamin Flagg argh
Denam Did you even read my comment? Try again. Reading comprehension is your friend.
Jensie I’m going to guess you are another person who didn’t actually read my comment.
Argh indeed...
Viggo killed that shit! I can not picture anybody else pulling off Aragorn the way he did. Respects.
7 years later and this comment holds strong. I'm watching the fellowship of the ring and he is amazing, as is everyone. Bravo
Dude put his heart and soul into playing Aragorn, performance of a lifetime
"Yeah, it's a good thing I wasn't shooting the next day." -Viggo
;D
greatest movie ever
Jon Rogers both*
Incorrect. He is still Aragorn.
That's all an actor could ever want. Awards, money, whatever: The greatest thing you can ever receive is respect from others, especially from a walk of life different from your own. That truly was special.
"Why are these shirtless men yelling at me, I'm hungry, I want to go home already."
LMAO!!!
xD best comment today
If only it was filmed in the US, it could have ended with a bunch of fat shits chanting: "U-S-A, U-S-A!"
triggered kiwi detected.
I'm Australian. Get rekt.
Seriously NOBODY CAN PLAY ARAGORN LIKE VIGGO
You couldv offered him a replica of the sword, signed by the main cast, and couple producers, or even people that had direct contact with him.....
He got to keep anything he wanted of Aragorn's
You mean like those guys who did the thing played most of the orcs in all the movies? you mean like those guys who had contact with him? just working 3 years together...No contact at all. Nope the producers and the main cast only show those whos beneth main cast their role is in the corner or being hit by the main casts propswords for 3 years.
you've lost me mate, what are you on about?
Those that are doing the dance for him are the ones who was acting orcs and almost every other haradrim and every other soldier in the movie. so they worked 3 years very close together as they was getting beat on by Aragorn and every other character.
Oh right, yeah I get what you're saying. I thought you were saying this in reference to my comment.
This doesn't surprise me at all. You don't have a screen presence like Viggo did as Aragorn without actually being larger than life. Very cool to watch.
Viggo doing ceremonial headbutts to the whole group...bless him, bless that man!
I'm usually 100% against spinoffs...but if there was ever the proposal for an Aragorn movie about his past or future, I'd be for it.
look up "Hunt for Gollum", the actor for Aragorn isn't Viggo Mortenson, but it is based directly on what happened to Aragorn before the Lord of the Rings based of the appendices from the books
Read the books?
Amazon is creating a tv series on the universe. We don't know if it is backstories of the characters or maybe if it is the Silmarillion.
best bet for the Amazon tv series is factoring in all the hints... and the fact that Amazon needs major mass market recognition and appeal if they are even going to get a fraction of the money they spent on the rights back is... Young Aragorn. and just going by what is in the appendicies of the lord of the rings, there is a LOT of materiel to mine. the drama starts up when he is 4 years old, and never really stops.
things like, oh, he grew up in Rivendell with Elrond as his foster father. oh, he spent several years serving with King Thengel of Rohan, theoden's father. Then he spent a good chunk of time serving with Denathor's father in Gondor, and not only founded the rangers of Ithilien during his time there, but put together such a catestrophic raid against the Corsairs of Umbar that the Corsairs were only just becoming a threat again during the events of the Lord of the Rings.
it's alredy been confirmed young aragorn is the amazon series
Man, I miss these movies! I was so crazy about them when they first came out. I watched every behind-the-scenes thing and commentary I could get my hands on. I hope they make the Silmarillion.
The Silmarillion would end up longer than all three of LotR and the Hobbit movies combined! I do think I'd love to see Carcharoth rip up Middle earth though.
They could make 20 movies from the Silmarillion. If not more. I'd go see every damn one twice. And buy them when they released on blu ray.
Children of Hurin please!
Vigo is great in all his movies, prolific horse rider as well as a phenomenal actor
And photographer and artist and linguist. . .
Holy shit. Viggo IS Aragorn.
Juan Pablo Mendoza Think he meant in real life...
So the casting credits were right all along....and imdb.com didn't lie to me.
Adam Holland Not...what I meant. I just mean as far as demeanor and amount of respect he shows, he is reminiscent of the character. Yikes.
well he would have to look like the character - hey lets put this fat black guy in - he can be our nimble blonde elf.....
Viggo did an incredibly nice thing for Stephen Colbert..aka the world's biggest lotr nerd,lol. He was coming on The Daily Show to plug his newest movie,and as Stephen's voice played,naming off Aragorn's history and lineage,Viggo smiled and said he knew what a huge fan Stephen was,so he was sending him a chess set made of chocolate,shaped like the entire cast.
Getting a Hakka performed for you, has to be one of the most amazing ways to show honor and respect.
What a phenomenal character and trilogy. I doubt we will see a trilogy like this for a very long time.
1:43 " and it was actually quite emotional after that. There was this incredible Haka. They gave him a Haka" ... in mind "why didnt I get Haka?"
Thats a lot of manliness here.
Passionate actors, director and crew. Can be seen throughout the trilogy. A true labour of love. Can watch it over and over due to its attention to detail. A masterpiece. The love is so tangible on set.
3:10 you can HEAR the skulls smacking
LOTR Trilogy: Has a Heart
Hobbit Trilogy: just a shitty CGI Heart
but it still has the heart!
This
Hobbits were funny in LOTR aswell, so making a movie about hobbits and dwarfs are bound to be more to the comedy side.
Joakim Jansson Well sure, but the book was way shorter than any of the three lotr books, and they still stretched it into 3 movies. It was a complete money grab and each of the movies were just nonsensical garbage. A movie can be funny/silly but still have some semblance of a plot... Disappointing because it had soooo much potential.
You’re all pathetic bitches
Not gonna lie, Viggo should keep the facial hair..or long hair. at least not go fully clean shaven/surfer dude look. I've just never gone from wanting to turn gay for a guy to thinking that he could fit the description of an annoying neighbor in the suburbs..
(I know this is 2014, but please don't slam me for homophobic responses or w.e flack I'll receive for that statement..)
Men just aren't men without a little facial hair...
There's nothing overtly homophobic about this comment, oh person from 2014. By the way, don't leave 2014 it gets so much worse
Yea its getting much worse... send help!
He's getting older too. It can be harder to pull off long hair when you reach a certain age.
@@darkangelus12 it’s even worser now. COVID.
Yeah when he broke his toe kicking the Helmet, that story is legendary to me.. not only because they used the shot.. but because instead of yelling "Cut!" or "F***!" he just stays in his performance and uses it to give out a bellowing cry of grief. If I remember correctly even Peter Jackson was like wow! Where did that come from, that was extraordinary, felt so genuine. They later found out he mangled he foot bad on that helmet, broke at least 1 or 2 toes. That's a legendary Actor.
I know it's pronounced Aragorn but in the movies it always sounds like they are saying Aragon
Probably the British accents.
They're pronouncing it aragawn
nope. AragoƏn :P The last "R" is schwa so it is hardly pronounced
yeah haha when I was younger I always used to say "Aragon" instead of Aragorn :P
Viggo looks like jaime lannister. Wait a second... theyre both danish! danish awesomness
Heart Fire one of the stupidest thing I ever heard on the Internet. not trying to be rude to you but it's true .
you must be new to the internet then
still to this day, one of the only sane and downright cool dude in all hollywood. love him
What about Keanu Reeves?
i want to work in films this looks so much fun and they enjoy each others company argghhh should have chosen to study filmography
Never too late to study again.
Can be dead tedious and very boring at times, having to repeat stuff over and over, hang around for hours waiting to do your bit, especially if you aren't one of the stars.
The best adventure/fantasy movie
❤Rest in peace man, we will miss you King Aragorn😢
(P.S. This is a memorial for Aragorn the character as he will not return to the big screen again. This is not for Viggo, I’m aware he’s still alive.)
Man it must have been an experiance being a part of the production of this. I would have given anything just to be like a boom guy or production assistant.
Totally!!
Awful day today. Mum is sick, Dad is slowing down, our beagle is about to be put down and wife lost her job but this clip showed me that honor counts and that good men, good people can make a difference. Sad smile but still a smile.
are you better now?
What great casting this was. Hollywood has gone so far downhill since then