Brett Watches Lord Of The Rings For The FIRST Time!

[@moreau1755]

The relationship between Sam and Frodo was based on the friendship's Tolkien had experienced and seen during the First World War between soldiers serving with one another - a unbelievably close camaraderie and willingness to die for one another, a love closer than siblings but also not sexual. And for anyone who thought Tolkien intended to hint otherwise I'd point to the fact that Sam's interest in Rosie Cotton is established from the outset and maintained to the end of the books.

[@jamiem2444]

Exactly, not sexual at all.

[@brian197686]

I don't know about that. Asking your best friend who is Male if he remembers the taste of Strawberries seems pretty gay. Lol

[@CH-tv1cy]

@@brian197686 not if you havent eaten anything but dirty hard bread for ten years

[@brian197686]

@@CH-tv1cy I was just kidding my man. Thanks though.

[@chadphelps5809]

@@CH-tv1cy naked in the dark. I speaks for itself 🤣

[@emosongsandreadalongs]

One does not simply make jokes while Boromir is dying and Aragorn is comforting him

[@eschiedler]

Or forget how Bilbo got the ring from Gollum if you claim you've read the Hobbit, like she admitted in the post-reaction.

[@randomusername89]

@@eschiedler “What is in my pocket” is NOT a proper riddle, and Sméagol never should’ve let Bilbo get away with it. This is a hill upon which I will always stand, willing to die if need be

[@riptide5407]

She should be punished..... I will say though, memes have made it very difficult for someone who hasn't seen the movies to take them as seriously as they should...

[@TheGeoDaddy]

Anyone else wonder if this is what it’s like when Leonard FINALLY convinced Penny to watch LOTR 🤔 other than that - this is like every movie I’ve seen with a “girl” from chatty to more emotional reactions… to checking her cell as if totally checked-out… which is why I usually watch a movie MYSELF (90%) ever since High School! (Though, before the cell phone, chics used to check out with a quick make-up fix 💄 or rattling around their purse 👜 or looking at other couples and “comparing” 🤨 MUCH better to date at LIVE performances!!!)

[@Choryrth]

@@randomusername89 agreed. that ain't a riddle, it's just a question.

[@isaackellogg3493]

Fun fact: the most common response to the end of this movie, after three hours and forty-eight minutes, is “Wait, it’s over already?”

[@evacody1249]

Meanwhile with Return of the King. "Well it's over." "Wait no there is more."

[@justarandomguyonthenet5316]

Yeah that was pretty much my reaction

[@mayowankenobi]

I'm sad they didn't watch all three back to back. We watched the first two extended cuts, then drove to downtown Seattle to watch the Return of the King at midnight in 2003. Such a wonderful memory!

[@stuffbenlikes]

When I took my girlfriend at the time to see Fellowship in the theatre, she had zero idea what it was. And when it ended she got mad at me because she didn't realize it was just 1/3 and wanted more.

[@patriciaphillips1449]

This whole thread I feel kindred spirits...my dad and I stayed up and made lembas bread watched the first 2 then went to the theatre for the midnight premiere. Good times. I still have a cloak that my mom had made for me because I loved the ones in the movie.

[@aaroncutbirth2019]

Brett - “I cry at everything” Also Brett - laughing while Boromir dies

[@GABETHEFILMBOY]

It’s fucking rude my generation is so immature

[@windsongshf]

Whaaaaaaaaaat? Should I even watch this? Laughing during Boromir's death scene is NOT kosher!!!

[@aaroncutbirth2019]

@@windsongshf LOL. She makes light of it for sure. I threw this series with Brett on in the background while working. Not anything super entertaining. But it’s worthy of a time waster

[@davewhitmore1958]

I'd laugh if Billy Ray Cyrus died, so . . .

[@thebatman7347]

I didnt cry when bpromir died but i did cry when sam said: i dont mean to

[@crazysnake1096]

Fun fact Brett: Christopher Lee was the only cast member on the all three movies to meet Tolkien. He read the LOTR every year and helped Jackson with certain aspects of the movie.

[@tbirdUCW6ReAJ]

He was a legend himself

[@anybody2501]

Chris was awesome. Apparently he was hoping to get the role of Gandalf, but humbley accepted saurumon when Ian McKellen was selected for the part.

[@bradenwuesthoff5639]

I loved him as Dooku also

[@UnclePengy]

Christopher Lee was also a spy during World War II. I won't spoil it for you, but some of his first-hand knowledge acquired during the war was used in the films.

[@toddbrown242]

@@UnclePengy ha it's not a spoiler. Lee told Jackson that in his experience, when someone gets stabbed in the back they don't start screaming like Jackson originally had written, they quietly sort of gasp for air and die.

[@SaRENRampaiger]

One does not simply cut out Gandalf's You Shall Not Pass, iconic line ever.

[@Seaby41]

No you don't. I bet they think their cool but

[@bobberry1463]

You can kinda tell a fan edit because skipping you shall not pass which is so popular but fly you foul is way more popular in the community.

[@pepemontuenga3368]

@@bobberry1463 A truly enlightened Tolkien fan would have left “I am a servant of the Secret Fire”.

[@CT--mq6dj]

I understood that reference

[@christianadams9114]

Or the emotional "I would have followed you, my captain....my King" .....damn it, who's been cutting onions in here.

[@nukiesduke6868]

It's shocking to me how people haven't seen the greatest trilogy ever made with some of the best world building in cinema/books.

[@Kal-213]

I know! At least she is watching it now.

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

It’s high fantasy, I can see why many would skip it, however I also 100% agree that this is probably one of the best film trilogies ever made, and definitely one of the very best adaptations ever!

[@birdpee4713]

Agreed!!

[@stephenaulin8298]

I haven’t seen it until now

[@CiaoColeG]

I didn't get into fantasy until last year, but even I saw each movie in theaters. Probably because of the hype and Elijah Wood is one of my favorite actors. Plus, Orlando Bloom 😍🤣

[@kalvin1123]

All 3 LOTR movies were made at the same time. In one production. That's why the trilogy flows so well.

[@richa.s9912]

Actually 6 movies 6 actual books of Hobbit and Lord of the Rings I reread 6 books in my public Jr. Highschool in reading classes and History classes and there weren't any Live-action movie and no cartoons Anime Hobbits in theaters and t.v. in my time in 1977 Public Jr. Highschool and I seen Animation cartoons Hobbit movies on t.v. was the best folklore singing Celtic song and Choir from New Zealand and Australia in 1980 and others cartoons Hobbit movies wasn't as good as the first Animated cartoon was . So there was no Live-action movie until 2001 and Peter Jackson should have started at the beginning of the original order book " The Hobbit," And Unexpected Journey," by J.R.R. Tolkien. Then came The Hobbit," Desolation of Smaug , number 2 movie about Dragon 🐉 and Then came number 3 movie " The Hobbit," " The Battle of the Five Armies ," and Then came number 4 movie " The Lord Of The Rings,": The Fellowship Of The Ring 💍," Then came number 5 movie " The Lord Of the Rings,": The Two Towers," Then came number 6 movie " The Lord Of the Rings," : The Return Of The King," started 2001 through 2015 on regular DVD discs and I can't find Blue-Rays DVD discs and there's tons of behind the scenes and stories lines Director cuts and how to do special effects and lots of bloopers . I didn't buy any of J.R.R. Tolkien's 6 books at book store I only get them books at major State Library to go to Public Jr. Highschool reading classes and sometimes my public schools kindergarten through highschool and college libraries has them and teachers would be borrowing books at public Jr highschool library if they have enough to go around.

[@richa.s9912]

In actually facts The original books was in fact 4 long books " The Hobbit," : The Desolation of Smaug," number 2 was actually number 1 book with " The Hobbit," : And Unexpected Journey," number 1 book and another " The Hobbit, Next Journey I never had read at the STATE public library and I was too busy with other homework and J.R.R. Tolkien written 3 or more books in which I don't remember what their name was .

[@richa.s9912]

The very first edition copy books was 6 books of the same thing as the Live-action movies of Peter Jackson . And I only have re-read 3 edition copy of 6 original stories " Hobbit," Lord of the rings," in both paperback small thick pages books and regular sizes large books . My Public schools kindergarten through highschool and college only have paperback small thick pages books in the school's libraries.

[@richa.s9912]

2001 ,2002, 2003 was the The Hobbit The Fellowship of the rings movies made on DVDs discs And 2012,2013, and 2014 was made DVDs discs and I have 22 DVDs discs Extended Edition of the last 3 movies 2012 ,2013,2014.

[@padarousou]

​@@richa.s9912the hobbit was 1 book and it was half the size of the 1st lotr book

[@franciscofeest6691]

The Lord of the Rings is the most important western trilogy of books ever. It's message transcends generations. It is highly spiritual and an amalgamation of western culture.

[@d.ryanwebb1166]

Also it's not a trilogy.

[@calebjore3295]

It was all downhill from there

[@brandtbaron7809]

Factual. I grew up with these movies (still am growing up) and they have influenced me so much as a person

[@daerdevvyl4314]

D. Ryan Webb Correct. Tolkien intended for The Lord of the Rings to be published as one book, although it is actually divided into six parts called books, so it could be considered a hexalogy. Or because it was intended to be one volume of a two volume collection with The Silmarillion, it could be considered half of a duology.

[@jesseramirez9062]

I liked the Rings of Power better

[@blutomindpretzel1735]

the extended cuts a rite of passage. Absolute masterpieces. One does not simply watch LOTR, they experience it

[@therookie5714]

I watched the entire trilogy “extended cuts and hd” for the first time a few months back. I finally understood why the movie got so much hype. Didn’t like the hobbit movies as much, still great but not as great as LOTR

[@DestinyAwaits19]

@@therookie5714 The extended editions are overhyped. They're not as good as everyone makes them out to be.

[@therookie5714]

@@DestinyAwaits19 they are the only thing I’ve watched so I wouldn’t know the difference

[@DestinyAwaits19]

@@therookie5714 If you had the chance to watch Lord of the Rings all over again, without any prior memory, would you do it?

[@therookie5714]

@@DestinyAwaits19 yeah. I’ve actually only watched each movie once. My favorite one is probably the second one

[@theburger_king]

Looks like the peer pressure to watch the lord of the rings from every single person on the internet ever finally got to her

[@chrispaul7595]

usually how it is

[@mikegilgenbach4840]

And LOTR couldnt keep her off her phone???

[@joshdoerr2270]

Now the Matrix is next.

[@noskalborg723]

A good thing to pressure her into. Since Tolkien is such an open Christian (catholic).

[@kevinbenitez42]

Mission accomplished gentlemen. Drinks on me 🍻

[@MrFrmartin]

My father passed away right before the first one. Was watching it in theatres thinking he would have loved this series. GRHS

[@andresromero6953]

It breaks my heart how Brett was constantly diverging her attention to her phone while having this amazing movie in front of her

[@matthewsands3591]

Yeah, that was actually annoying. She's supposed to be reacting to the movie and she spends most of her time looking at her phone. 🙄

[@hsinscape]

She just wants for the views

[@angelaroberts3563]

Yeah. Reactors pay attention to what gives other reactors lots of views and lotr is one of the big ones.

[@aleksandarrankovic804]

also the most emotional scene and shes like: SIMP breaks my freaking Heart

[@BringDHouseDown]

@@aleksandarrankovic804 I cried man tears when Boromir had those final moments with Aragorn

[@MrNatronimo]

Seeing Brett using her phone during such a great movie is the most Gen Z thing ever

[@DawnPatrolPMC]

It is Blasphemy! That is what it is.

[@SliderFury1]

Zero attention span 🤣

[@tylertapp131]

Irritated the shit out of me.... dudes literally trying to show her something that takes so many people back and shes scrolling away...

[@smoochfa973]

@@tylertapp131 she can scroll if she wants to, stfu

[@saladien9987]

That annoyed me so much too

[@tticusFinch]

I like Brett's reactions but I know Scheller's heart breaks when she said something like "That's cheesy." or laughs when you shouldn't be laughing.

[@TheGeoDaddy]

Anyone else wonder if this is what it’s like when Leonard FINALLY convinced Penny to watch LOTR 🤔 other than that - this is like every movie I’ve seen with a “girl” from chatty to more emotional reactions… to checking her cell as if totally checked-out… which is why I usually watch a movie MYSELF (90%) ever since High School! (Though, before the cell phone, chics used to check out with a quick make-up fix 💄 or rattling around their purse 👜 or looking at other couples and “comparing” 🤨 MUCH better to date at LIVE performances!!!)

[@TheSpectacledOwl]

Scheller is a Certified Nerd/Geek.

[@alexbeardsley751]

it made me really annoyed that he does not like Orlando Bloom as Legolas, or disregard the change of tones Merry and Pippin had from novel to film, and a few other things which seems off for a fan of Lord of the Rings.

[@eddiem.7563]

Me watching this video for the first time, waiting for Brett to have the right reactions to this timeless masterpiece: 🤡

[@Drrobverjones]

The way the fellowship theme builds until they are all together, then it slowly breaks apart until they fully break up is musical masterpiece.

[@anthonycochran6492]

Howard Shore certainly created a masterpiece for this film series. I sometimes wonder if LOTR would be as good without his soundtrack.

[@billthomas478]

I think the education of Brett is becoming my favorite part of the channel. Thank God she's got great teachers! The geek is strong with them

[@harrykendall210]

Jabba the Hut said calmly

[@madhatter734]

Fellowship was decent enough and her comment on the origin of the ring is completely fair. But the hobbit movies were terrible (visually stunning and certainly entertaining) sadly PJ just didn't understand why it was called the Hobbit in the first place.

[@bradprice8040]

She is so cute. It really is so refreshing to see someone that still has a purity to them. I hope she always knows how much she is appreciated.

[@nezarecdiscipleofthewitnes3823]

I understood that reference

[@mariadonkova2759]

​@@bradprice8040 Please don't be creepy. Lol.

[@Kal-El1938]

An interesting tidbit from the movies is when the characters are travelling to Mordor the characters generally travel from left to right on the screen, when the characters are travelling back home they generally travel from right to left on the screen. A subtle gesture that helps to add to the immersiveness of the movies.

[@Novus53994]

Okay I actually really love Elrond's reaction to Merry and Pippin at the council meeting lol, just looking down probably thinking "It's a damn infestation, they're everywhere!"

[@Navajonkee]

Came to see Brett react to the movie, stayed for Scheller absolutely geeking out on the whole thing.

[@TheMatt1030]

How do you cut out “you shall not pass” literally most iconic line in the trilogy

[@brucehwang9789]

one does not simply cut out that line

[@vernonsalisbury5276]

I can't believe how much is cut out from this. This is kinda a waste of time lol

[@evanarmont]

I was hoping to see her reaction to Bilbo trying to grab the ring from Frodo in Rivendell

[@keithfaulkner6319]

@@vernonsalisbury5276 if you want to watch the movie then go watch the movie. DUH!

[@vernonsalisbury5276]

@@keithfaulkner6319 nahh. I was checking this out for HER reaction which was ADVERTISED

[@chrisknorr1326]

Gimli is far from a simp. lol OK, so, when Galadriel gave Gimli 3 hairs it was VERY significant. It demonstrated that she recognized his purity of heart. She's immortal, right... So, Feanor, one of the greatest of Elves, asked for a single strand of her hair three times yet she refused each time because she could see his egotistical nature. But, she gave Gimli three hairs. So cool.

[@MariusMontbel]

I wonder if this is Tolkien referencing Njal's saga?

[@kristiannaline6067]

Also, Fëanor probably wanted to create something using her hair. Hey, do you listen to the Prancing Pony Podcast? Or maybe The Tolkien Professor, Corey Olsen? If not, you should definitely come and join the Tolkien community.

[@doc_adams8506]

In the appendix of the Return of the King, Gimle encased those three hairs in transparent crystal as an heirloom of his house.

[@daniellucas2968]

I'd never made that connection. Very cool.

[@jesbinjohn4006]

It also shows the fact that even with the old feud between the elves and the dwarves, when the son of one of the members of Thorin Oakenshield's company asked the a royal elf of Noldor for a strand of her her and gave him three, while in the past, Feanor, the king of Noldor, was refused of one strand each of the three times he asked.

[@TwilightKid]

You were right Brett. The first story Tolkien wrote was The Hobbit and it was originally a bedtime story for his kids.

[@bated_8247]

Wild because hobbit is my favorite of the four books, followed by Fellowship or rotk

[@adamb8317]

Well the first book he wrote. He wrote Beren and Luthien long before

[@Lucid_Waking]

Im kind of disappointed she neither cried at Boromir's death nor at Sam saying "Course you are. And I'm coming with you." They both get me every time.

[@jordank4889]

Lol they r gay!!!

[@tanngrisnir69]

It's sacrilege 👺

[@jaimymetts]

No matter how many times I have seen this movie I will always cry at that part and when Gandalf fell.

[@ghowell13]

Its never bothered me that Boromir dies. Book nor movie. I'm only glad he redeemed himself to his King at the end.

[@MysticMac000]

i cried even watching it now

[@biddle2944]

It's funny that you guys brought it up, but I think the whole trying to make "Sam and Frodo a couple" really detracts from a key theme of the story: the powerful love that exists between friends/brothers/fellowship. Sam and Frodo's friendship is one of my favorite things about the story/movie and defending the fact they are friends (and not a couple!) is 100% a hill I will die on.

[@Michelle-gg7hn]

👏👏👏

[@joesephrodrigues]

The fact that Sam goes on to sire 14 kids kinda lends some credence to your interpretation.

[@ryanhoward8694]

I mean, Tolkien was a WWI veteran and a devout English Catholic. Frodo and Sam reflect the strong bonds between an officer in the English army and his batman not a gay couple. Wherever you stand on the LGBT+ issue, a gay interpretation of Frodo and Sam is laughable.

[@SubterrelProspector]

It's literally the most immature take on the whole thing. When they were making gay jokes near the end I was pretty annoyed.

[@joesephrodrigues]

Them: "they said you cant have male friendships anymore" 30 seconds later: "that was gay" "thats gay"

[@TCT24]

It’s mind blowing how well these films have held up 20 years later. Absolute classics.

[@Ganon999]

Christopher Lee's performance is just so damn good in this. The yell he does as he starts to fight Gandalf is crazy.

[@reesespieceslover18]

To this day my proudest achievement is watching all 3 extended versions in one sitting

[@matthewmosier8439]

I've got a question. (For real) Does it change the way that the trilogy "feels"? For years I've watched these with my younger brother and his family (his kids are just getting old enought to watch the films and become fans, so they started watching with us). But we've never managed the entire trilogy in one sitting.

[@calebjore3295]

@@matthewmosier8439 It's a unique experience. Definitely worth doing.

[@AtomicVertigo_Comics]

this christmas i am determined to do this with my bro (he got the extended cut)

[@aftermarketmarket489]

Goals.

[@eliminator173]

Ive done that also. And with the Godfather trilogy too. The cut thats in chronological order

[@moviewolverine89]

Brett: *laughs during Boromir's redemptive death* Ben Shapiro: *laughs during Brett's firing*

[@Rov-Nihil]

Her feelings didn't care about the facts lol

[@nameless.greyceo]

Is Brett Ben's sister?

[@Lucid_Waking]

​@@nameless.greyceo lol Right?!

[@nameless.greyceo]

@@Lucid_Waking serio is she? That's my first thought when I saw this random Adorabable girl on the interweb

[@Lucid_Waking]

@@nameless.greyceo I mean, her last name's Cooper, so I don't think so. They just look like they could be.

[@xCodeXANA]

I audibly gasped when I saw the title. LOTR is a big part of my life. I even went to New Zealand for six weeks and went to Mata-Mata, or, Hobbiton. ❤️

[@kalyssayoude9706]

That's so cool! I love Lord of the Rings so much. I actually went to New Zealand too and visited a bunch of different filming locations.

[@deniseadkins2901]

@@kalyssayoude9706 They also filmed Xena there too.

[@kalyssayoude9706]

@Josh Bro, New Zealand is breathtaking and many of the places where they filmed are just gorgeous. If you ever get the chance to go there, whether you're a LOTR fan or not, I highly recommend.😜

[@kalyssayoude9706]

@@deniseadkins2901 Cool! It's such a beautiful country.

[@deniseadkins2901]

@@naenaeboy7062 I would love to visit however, things aren't too good here in the States either. You are working with pure evil. We are working with stupidity, senility and evil. Our media only reports on their narrative. Unless they are offended by something. lol We still don't know the difference between a man and a woman and practically everything is racist and some kind of phobic. Just when I think things can't get dumber, they surprise me. smh Good luck. My best to Ms. Lawless. lol

[@Entertainer114]

Love Scheller's commentary about the musical themes and motifs. Good man; Howard Shore deserves all the recognition, because the music is basically another character in this trilogy. That's exactly what I'd be doing if I were introducing these films to someone too haha.

[@Houlgravely]

Fellowship had a really cool horror atmosphere at times - Peter Jackson really understands how to build tension and a foreboding vibe. Also, the Balrog still looks magnificent even 20+ years later. Mindblowing how well these films have aged.

[@benjaminpadilla1464]

Frodos scream still gets to me

[@nezarecdiscipleofthewitnes3823]

It's crazy to think that nobody has made a better trilogy since then either lol not even the OG Star wars trilogy can top the LotR trilogy

[@cottoncandiez8872]

@@nezarecdiscipleofthewitnes3823 no body even tries anymore instead of trilogies they push for.... I forgot what the word for four is

[@zacharyrollick6169]

@@cottoncandiez8872 Quadrilogies?

[@zacharyrollick6169]

@@cottoncandiez8872 And if they don't make another Pirates of the Carribean or Transformers, they're pentalogies.

[@samuelslager8666]

I get big ol man tears every time Boromir gives his dying words to Aragorn. Cant wait for the rest of this series!

[@geoffm9924]

And Aragon taking his wrist braces and wearing them after his death. Little bits like that really make it.

[@dougler500]

Every time. Sean Bean is my fucking man.

[@micahprice2807]

Me too.. best scene in this movie I think!

[@BenPatrik]

Brett did them wrong dropping the gay comment during that scene 😢 it’s just irreverent 🙅‍♂️

[@jameswoodard4304]

And they laughed and talked through Boromir's death scene! The heathens!

[@I_WasHere]

While watching this you can fully get a sense of how much Brett does not care about movies. 30% does not react, 20% on her phone, 50% watching while looking completely uninvested

[@Ravel1299]

And calling Boromir a "simp".

[@matthewsands3591]

More like 50% on her phone.

[@michaelcook6483]

She is too immature to understand true conservatism. Its become aparent that her producers have fed her every good opinion she has ever had.

[@Zeus-tx5rh]

I agree. This concept was fun at first, but so few fucks are given about movies at all, that...idk. Feels lame and pointless. Plus if I had to guess, she really doesn't like nerds.

[@michaelcook6483]

@@Zeus-tx5rh she is getting bent over right now by some chad who doesnt give a dang about the future of middle earth

[@Jrdn357]

Making gay jokes and laughing as Boromir dies is one of the most embarrassing things I've ever seen. 🤦‍♂

[@jwolters4453]

Have to agree. Having to mock real male friendships..and how powerful they are and have nothing to do with sexual attraction...is contemptuous.

[@TopherOKeefe]

That’s two things.

[@TopherOKeefe]

@@jwolters4453 I absolutely agree. The other thing is that if two close female characters in an adventure were called lesbian, a male Presenter who said that would be pilloried. Brett does okay, but the internalized misandry of our society is strong. 🤷‍♂️

[@chrys77cross]

She was being sarcastic. It was a continuation of their previous commentary of how the Left is always trying to make things - like same-sex friendships - LGBTQ twisted.

[@mariadonkova2759]

​@@jwolters4453 I also think she's one of those conservatives who think that men and woman can't be genuine friends as well.

[@LizzyTwifehomemaker]

I'm not sure she realizes that the effects were AMAZING for the time and still are considered very good. This was groundbreaking stuff and looks way better than newer films. I'm also not sure she understands the amount of work and heart and zeal that went into these movies. They just don't make films like this anymore. There isn't the same level of skill and pride in making cinematic art!

[@TigerHogan]

She doesn’t care, she’s an NPC

[@rpgadventurer32]

The effects are still some of the best ever on screen to this day.

[@vivs9314]

Literally though. Before LoTR and them winning so many Academy’s, Hollywood looked down on the genre as most fantasy/adventure films were seen as comical and childish and never thought that such a category would ever be seen in the red carpet…and then LOTR was out. There’s good reason why so many people back then said those 3 movies were a HUGE gamble at the time. So much effort and time for a fantasy series that everyone has looking down on at first. The score and production alone was enough to win awards…

[@MiddleEarthGirl75]

Isn't she an actress though? I would have thought she'd have even more appreciation for them. It's sad 😔

[@PeeVee1979]

One does not simply laugh at Boromir's death scene.

[@mlneale1959]

Everyone needs a friend like Sam, and everyone needs to be a friend like Sam.

[@johanstinson]

Sam is in the friendzone Sam is hoping for a chance that he'll never get. Don't be like Sam. Sam is a cuck

[@dirkbester9050]

Friends are a good thing.

[@potapotapotapotapotapota]

Sam and Froyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyo

[@kampfar111]

Don’t be a Frodo though

[@michaelpaulman9382]

GAY!!!!!!!!!!

[@danj1939]

1. Fellowship 2. RotK 3. 2 Towers Always brings a tear to my eye when, at the counsel in Riverdale, Frodo starts yelling I was take the ring. Then they cut to Gandalf he looks very sad knowing what that means for Frodo

[@richa.s9912]

There are 3 more movies in 2012 through 2014 base on the first book First story The Hobbit The Unexpected Journey number 1. And numbers 2 movie The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug. And numbers 3 movie The Hobbit The Battle of The Five Armies.

[@connorosborn7187]

What I'd give to be able to watch these films for the first time again.

[@rachelpops9239]

Oh man good times

[@jchandlersabeast]

Id probably laugh again when gollum attacks frodo in mount doom. It’s a serious scene but its just funny watching him float in mid air

[@hugobuss1874]

I actually found the first watching of the fellowship really stressful . It is now my favorite of the trilogy. I've lost count of the times I've watched it, not including all the reaction videos.

[@CoreyLennox]

Truly the best book-to-movie adaptation of all time. This is how it’s done. Jackson respected the source material and gave it the care it deserves, resulting in a timeless cinematic masterpiece. Love getting to see Brett watch it for the first time!

[@herbthompson8937]

There were a couple of changes that were probably better theatrically, I just wish they didn't do em

[@nitrogenfume9762]

@@herbthompson8937 Like Arwen warrior princess lmao

[@josephdemary4048]

@@nitrogenfume9762 Yeah lol. Glorafindel was such an important figure in the second age. He managed to kill a balrog all by himself (but died in the process but Mandos allowed him to be reborn.)

[@Nora-gu3gc]

Chronicles of Narnia is up there too. Wish the Hobbit would have been more accurate

[@herbthompson8937]

@@nitrogenfume9762 my biggest peeve is "emo" Aragorn.

[@Madmax45247]

Brett's reactions would make this movie seem like a horror movie.

[@ChristopherP]

Cant blame her, its just good jump scares

[@bryancorrell3689]

Wait'll she get a look at Shelob.

[@LadyElfTari]

I mean Jackson *was* known for mostly schlock horror prior to LOTR lol.

[@KEP1983]

@@LadyElfTari good point

[@noskalborg723]

@@bryancorrell3689 literally nightmare fuel.

[@jamesperez988]

Fun facts: 1. The dagger that Viggo deflected was real. The dagger slipped out of the guys hands, and actually threw it. 2. During the river scene where Samwise is chasing after Frodo in the river. Sean Astin stepped into a shard of glass, and goes through his prop foot. 3. Sean Bean climbed the mountain rather than get into the helicopter because he is afraid of flying.

[@candioates1505]

They were so loyal to each other. That was one of the things I loved best about the trilogy. Best trilogy ever!

[@ariannare5310]

I relate so much with Brett's friend. That is literally me, knowing by heart each theme playing and being visibly excited the whole time about the most unsignificant things :')

[@graftedworks]

Honestly, I had more fun watching Scheller than Brett lol Except when she freaked about Bilbo's Gollum face. That was funny.

[@thatiowan3581]

*insignificant

[@alexm8859]

@@thatiowan3581was about to correct that, thanks for already doing it.

[@littledancingbear6982]

same lmao😂

[@alisamills2247]

There's nothing insignificant about music. It makes the film.

[@ginjaedgy49]

this feels like when you try to get your girlfriend to watch the things you watch but she stares at her phone the enitre time while you're explaining deep lore lmao

[@TooLegit2Quit84]

It looked like she mostly watched the screen, but had times when she looked at her phone. Who knows, maybe it was work e-mails. Idk. I'm someone who has to fully focus on a movie if I've never seen it before, and it annoys me when someone isn't paying complete attention to a movie I want them to see; but I feel like she pretty much paid attention. Her comments at the end sounded like she knew what was happening.

[@brycewilson7805]

My wife does this, but instead of looking at other things on her phone she's looking into the deep lore of the movie. LOL!

[@Foefii]

why is that so relatable?😭

[@SeanSKZ]

This is my biggest fear, I don't want to go through with this because I know how bored she'll be and it would make me not enjoy it :/

[@meganhornberger9386]

I love that I'm not the only one who quotes the entire movie as I watch it. 🤣

[@richa.s9912]

" You Shall Not Pass," ‼️💯 I guess you don't know who said that part. I was saying that line as I was driving my truck to town on highway 🛣️ LOL 😂

[@franciszaldivar337]

yeah I've been known to quote lines from the trilogy on several occasions

[@franciszaldivar337]

@@richa.s9912 hell, there's an actual clip of Ian McKellan telling a bunch of school kids "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!"

[@alexkenchel]

It seems Brett is completely immune to the waves of deep emotions this movie brings on 😔

[@JGComments]

My day is ruined, and my disappointment is immeasurable.

[@drew5337]

She's not from the hobbit generation. We that were born between the hobbit animated special and the theatrical release of fellowship, we who were promised adventure and riches but got only war and ruin.

[@mremington8]

she actually has good taste, your can surf the cheese wave all the way to snooozville

[@alexkenchel]

@@mremington8 not sure if you’re aware, but you just commented that she has good taste in movies on a video that literally proves that she does not

[@JustTooDamnHonest]

Not really.

[@walternate2914]

Just hearing the prologue gives me chills. These are my favorite movies.

[@jordanwasham9125]

When he said “2001,etc” and she said “when I was born!” ….a little part of me died inside 😂😂

[@kski113]

Right! I didn't think she was THAT young, I would've guessed she was a mid- to late-90's baby, not 2000's

[@TheGeoDaddy]

Anyone else wonder if this is what it’s like when Leonard FINALLY convinced Penny to watch LOTR 🤔 other than that - this is like every movie I’ve seen with a “girl” from chatty to more emotional reactions… to checking her cell as if totally checked-out… which is why I usually watch a movie MYSELF (90%) ever since High School! (Though, before the cell phone, chics used to check out with a quick make-up fix 💄 or rattling around their purse 👜 or looking at other couples and “comparing” 🤨 MUCH better to date at LIVE performances!!!)

[@Krfification101]

@@TheGeoDaddy bro you gonna copy paste this on EVERY damn comment thread?

[@kreevisful]

@@TheGeoDaddy *BOT*

[@TheGeoDaddy]

😂🤣😅😂🤣😅😂🤣😅😂😂😅😂🤣 Says a bot that Dares not use its name…

[@allenr316]

I love it when Merry and Pippin run out and join the fellowship, then after Elrod announces the party's official name, Pippin says "Great... where are we going?" He was so clueless. 😂😂

[@Voltaic_Fire]

Brett only had two facial expressions; intense interest and "my dog stepped on a bee."

[@mikegilgenbach4840]

As long as its a genuine reaction, Im fine with it.

[@richa.s9912]

LOL 😂😂😂

[@Karadjanov]

Yeah.. she's a selfish moron.. there nothing to be done about that unfortunately..

[@Karadjanov]

@@mikegilgenbach4840 what a dumb thing to say..

[@lukesilletta9295]

I was 16 when this movie came out. I'll never forget the zeitgeist of going to see these movies every Christmas in a packed theater. I feel like we will never get that kind of excitement from a new movie again.

[@puppy14]

I watched them when I was 17-18 as well, best trilogy ever. I did however get that same rush when Mad Max Fury Road dropped, and Infinity War was just amazing. Guardians of the Galaxy 3 may be the same for me, I’m so heavily invested in those characters.

[@Wymmeli]

@@puppy14 fury road was an epic movie experience, may be best ever for me.

[@puppy14]

@@Wymmeli My cousin said it would be the best action movie for the next 10 years. That actually might happen. That scene in the orange hurricane has yet to be topped for me in terms of scope, and the fight with the motorbikes + the music is still my favorite scene of all time.

[@BenPatrik]

I went to the midnight premier of the first Hobbit movie. 2 of my friends acted out the bridge of Khazad Dûm scene impromptu up front before the movie started. Crowd was lit. Then the movie played and that sweet, exciting era ended.

[@thefryinator7774]

I was like 9 when this came out. Wow, and I'm pretty sure my parents took me brother and I to see every single one of them when they came out

[@suz2672]

I watched these on repeat during my childhood, and probably could recite most if not all of the movies. LOTR will always have a special place in my heart.

[@NutsItsBerserkinTime]

same my great grandma bought one of my sisters the two towers on dvd for christmas when it came out, we were poor at the time and rewatched the shit out of it lmao.

[@mitchliam974]

SAME

[@torrel8074]

Ditto

[@Xanadu424]

Laughing/talking during boromir’s death is proof you’re a sociopath

[@SolidAvenger1290]

Not to mention forgetting who was playing the character. She called him the "Miley Cyrus" guy in her TT's apology, yet she never looked up Sean Bean before addressing the feedback. I can disagree with Sean Bean's views (including Orlando Bloom's), but I can respect him/them as a great actor.

[@SkullyBud]

I actually had the pleasure of meeting Sean Astin (Sam)! He was the nicest guy ever. We met him at a convention towards the end of the day when there were no other people in line to meet him so we got to talk to him for a good 15 minutes and got maps of middle earth signed by him. My cousin actually wrote and directed a kids play of The Hobbit and got it approved by Tolkien Enterprises to put it on so we got him the map from the hobbit and had Sean sign it for my cousin's bachelor party gift. Great memories.

[@lauramakesvideoessays]

I also had the opportunity to meet him a few years back after he did an improv show, and he really is super nice and friendly! We could tell he was tired, as it was late at night and he had done 2 or 3 shows that day, but he still took the time to meet with us and take pictures. And during one of the improv scenes where he took suggestions from the crowd, he very happily said his infamous line "I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!" It made us all so happy to see him say that in person. It was an unforgettable night.

[@DNJHNN]

I like how Brett was actually looking at her phone for half the time but the nerd on the right watched it through the entire thing

[@jackmessick2869]

The one thing you miss is that this first film came out the December after 9-11. Gandalf's words about the times and the need to rise to the occasion had a lot of meaning at the time.

[@emilyake9689]

You are 100 % correct. When Frodo said "I wish this hadn't in my time." It hit my heart as I was thinking about 9/11 and how I wish that happened happens in our time. I held on the Gandalf response. It comforted me

[@ellechic9904]

Dang….. 😮

[@ChristianRobertPeterson]

The male urge to do the Isengard “dum dum dum” never fails to amaze me. I started doing it without even thinking and realized we were in sync 😅😂❤

[@mortalatlas9501]

As I've gotten older and suffered greater losses and celebrated higher achievements, my appreciation for the concepts that these movies explore has gotten deeper and deeper. The depth of friendship and the value of companionship between Frodo and Sam, the sacrifice and loss of what the others considered a person of immense power and wisdom in Gandalf, and the acceptance of of Boromir's flaws in himself as a reflection of his esteem for Aragorn, and all the other small but so important moments shared among these characters are priceless examples of how great we could be if we only had the courage to try. It feels like Brett and Scheller paid more attention to how current events relate to these films, rather than how these films relate to individuals committed to a common goal. Not saying any of it wrong, but in my opinion, it is deeper than that.

[@gregorydamario7977]

You have to consider that Brett and Scheller are still children. They obviously have little to no experience or context for the grueling effort, the incredible danger, the potential for being horribly murdered by real monsters and the trust and comradery that can develop under those circumstances in what is essentially a military, small unit infiltration operation. I am sorely annoyed at the little girl who laughed at Boromir's death. But like I implied and said, immature children with no context as to what they are watching.

[@mortalatlas9501]

I think the two of us hold similar opinions on the movies and concepts, but I don't think that Brett and Scheller could be classified as children. I think a more accurate way to say it is that they haven't truly considered what it would be like to commit yourself to a set of principles so deeply that living by them is the only way you *can* live. I'm sure there is someone in their lives they could spend time with in order to have a living embodiment of what we're talking about as an example. Brett is young and full of passion, but it seems that she hasn't been tempered by suffering yet. Scheller on the other hand openly admitted that he might shed a tear during ROTK, but not so much here. He knows what happens, so he's kind of glossing over what the characters are experiencing in their own real time like it's less meaningful because it works out in the resolution of the 3rd movie. His stoicism dampens his compassion.

[@sonofthebearking3335]

Watching some of their reactions had me realizing that though I feel pretty young, I was raised in a completely different world.

[@mortalatlas9501]

Strange to consider that the time between noticeable change keeps getting shorter and shorter. I'd guess it's related to how the pace of our development has been getting faster and faster. There's probably a better way to say that.

[@jaydenboyle7399]

This comment and subsequent discussion is very well articulated and I appreciate it greatly.

[@logantidwell7698]

I remember when my dad first showed me and my brothers the Lord of the rings movies (extended editions, of course). He never actually said this, but it definitely had the feeling of "boys, this is the most important thing I will ever show you". And it was. Best trilogy ever

[@JMattEll]

Scheller is a man of culture...he knows that the extended cuts are the only ones to watch.

[@megathicccgonkthighs2108]

Mouth of Sauron go brr

[@ethanfosterYT]

Hard disagree 😂 I love the extended cut as much as the next guy but I don’t think it’s the best way to view them for the first time. I think its better as a rewatch with bonuses

[@megathicccgonkthighs2108]

@@ethanfosterYT you right

[@Will-md3tt]

I’ve seen all three extended editions, read the hobbit and lord of the rings and I just started the Silmillarion. Tolkein is, by far, one of the greatest writers in history.

[@Will-md3tt]

The music in LOTR is unable to be beaten by any other movie. The Rohirrim’s themes are by far the best.

[@Alrightythen628]

as soon as she joked around during Boromir's last breaths... I was done. the diSreSpeCt!

[@TheGeoDaddy]

Anyone else wonder if this is what it’s like when Leonard FINALLY convinced Penny to watch LOTR 🤔 other than that - this is like every movie I’ve seen with a “girl” from chatty to more emotional reactions… to checking her cell as if totally checked-out… which is why I usually watch a movie MYSELF (90%) ever since High School! (Though, before the cell phone, chics used to check out with a quick make-up fix 💄 or rattling around their purse 👜 or looking at other couples and “comparing” 🤨 MUCH better to date at LIVE performances!!!)

[@Michelle-gg7hn]

Facts

[@ghxstleader485]

Brett is an annoying normie

[@flacsmada]

agreed

[@alkatraz8163]

One of the finest cinematic renditions of a very complex story ever attempted.

[@shelleyjack1579]

Agreed

[@johnjungkook2721]

yeah, these movies are proof that it is possible for cinema to do books justice

[@NaeMuckle]

@@johnjungkook2721 his son thinks they're an abomination.

[@PeteOliva]

I've always said this is a task that could not be done without flaw and things WERE left out but Jackson picked his battles in the smartest way possible and what we got was excellence. Perfection? Nope, but striving for that and only that would have been fruitless.

[@PeteOliva]

@@NaeMuckle His opinion is his own and a fair one but it in NO way should be considered the authority on the matter.

[@PerfectCell9]

I love how hard ppl try to make Tolkien look racist/sexist and fail miserably every time .. he was an outstanding human being with zero hate in his heart. Give up, this is the best book ever written and the best trilogy of movies ever made, no debate. Facts.

[@joshuamiller8149]

The character archetypes portrayed in lord of the rings is such a masterclass. Aragorn displays the best of what a man should be, and what truly masculine is. Sam and Frodo show the best of brotherly love. And their are many more

[@geekarchivistpearce828]

I see what you mean

[@mattdaemontargaryen5256]

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[@eschiedler]

While true in the movie adaptation, the archetypes are quite different in the original novel.

[@joshuamiller8149]

@@eschiedler that's true, and while both characterization are fantastic, the movies do such a good job at tastfully adapting the books

[@mzsharboneau]

Absolute favorite characters are Sam and Aragorn. According to the hobbit history, Hobbits are affectionate beings. And it's sad that brotherhood is no longer a thing and everything is gay, their brotherhood throughout this story is powerful and beautiful.

[@assass7012]

Bring back brotherhood! And bring back community! The Hobbits celebrations and communal socializing are amazing. Be willing to hug your friends and keep them from the brink of self-destruction and be willing to be the person to bring your community together through meals and celebration! Ignore pride month and instead be humble together!

[@IdwarfRedwoods]

Great job watching the extended cuts! This guy knows what he’s doing. Good team, Brett

[@chrisP989]

He did not disappoint.

[@nitrogenfume9762]

Genuinely

[@British_Rogue]

Bad idea. Extended Editions are better for a second watch-through.

[@chrisP989]

Fool of a Took!

[@wannabemyself524]

Sorry,Brett for disliking your reactions on Lotr .I am still your subscriber because I like your commentary on different issues.But I feel that you all have a very lack of respect towards one of the greatest trilogy of all time.Look it's true that art is subjective.But there should be a little room for respect. Please atleast don't make jokes on poignant moments.This filmmakers did something so phenomenal thay modern Hollywood can never replicate that with their billion dollars budget.

[@jarink1]

These movies are damn near perfect. Cast, acting, writing, directing, visual effects, editing...everything.

[@Broomtwo]

Brett is the first female I've seen laugh and not cry at the Boromir scene

[@joshuaadams5334]

She is a soulless right wing fascist. You have to be a human to have an emotional reaction to a film.

[@alessandrorinaldi842]

because she doesn't give a F

[@eschiedler]

@@alessandrorinaldi842 Correct. I also laughed when she said she read the Hobbit and forgot how Bilbo got the ring.

[@tagus100]

@@alessandrorinaldi842 100%. Let's face it, Brett doesn't care about this pop culture stuff. She like the Star Wars OT but doesn't care about them outside of that 2 hours she watched it and thought it was fun.

[@TheGeoDaddy]

Anyone else wonder if this is what it’s like when Leonard FINALLY convinced Penny to watch LOTR 🤔 other than that - this is like every movie I’ve seen with a “girl” from chatty to more emotional reactions… to checking her cell as if totally checked-out… which is why I usually watch a movie MYSELF (90%) ever since High School! (Though, before the cell phone, chics used to check out with a quick make-up fix 💄 or rattling around their purse 👜 or looking at other couples and “comparing” 🤨 MUCH better to date at LIVE performances!!!)

[@MrSoundofmusic]

There is something to be said about these movies...fans get excited when they hear someone hasn't seen these movies and can't wait to show them the movies. They are in my opinion the best trilogy ever made! So happy to see Ben's sister finally watching these 😜

[@Emppu_T.]

Also not often talked about is the bttf-trilogy

[@AngusMcIntyre]

@@Emppu_T. Bttf is a bit of a slog

[@Joecamel31]

is not GAY, It´s Honor and Loyalty

[@craigmott7150]

one of the greatest trilogies ever filmed, in part because they were true to the books. Tolkien was a great author, and these films did his writing justice

[@franciszaldivar337]

yeah which is more than I can say about the abomination known as the Rings of Power

[@marioguerra4613]

Fun fact, apart from the line “and my bow”, Legolas and Frodo never exchanged words before or again after. It’s almost as if they had some underlining beef with each other that’s never spoken about lol. But yeah, that is the only time they have any sort of exchange.

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

I think Tolkien did it without intending to

[@ogdusan2080]

And even more fascinating thing is - they exchanged only these words, but their friendship is the best in LOTR.

[@DarkSithBarbie]

Legolas often mocks and gossips about other characters in elvish not realizing that Frodo is fluent in High Elvish. So, it's one of those awkward relationships where Frodo likes Legolas but is letting him slowly put his foot in his mouth. What makes it funny is that Legolas is a Wood Elf, so his elvish compared to Frodo's is like a redneck talking to the queen of England.

[@dasPhilvonOH]

Greatest trilogy of all time. Each film gets progressively better. To this day, no scene from any movie can cause goosebumps to go charging up and down ones arms like the ride of the Rohirrim from The Return of the King.

[@annegibson9266]

For me, it’s Aragorn telling the hobbits “You bow to know one”. Tears every time.

[@xnareglans3982]

when the elfs come to help at Helms Deep... best goosebumps ever "we will honor that alliance"

[@kathleenhensley5951]

I remember watching these movies in the Theaters... my God, I'd read the books nearly every year of my life. It had become a tradition. I have the poems, lines memorized, and then, these movies. They aren't perfect by any means, but they are as close as we will ever get.

[@yiyithewuster]

Damn watching Sam tell Frodo that he made a promise legit brought a tear to my eye…the music is phenomenal

[@johntardibuono625]

It is so confounding, that when Sam shows his merits a lot of people think he is gay. When I think of Sam he breaks my heart, if all of us were a bit more like Sam the world would be a beautiful place.

[@petenell5807]

@@johntardibuono625 yep, he's the real hero of the story. He was there by choice. Frodo got the ring thrust upon him. And in Tolkien's one words, the only member of the fellowship that wasn't needed to succeed was Legolas

[@Emppu_T.]

Best bromances in movie history.

[@nickmedley4749]

Ian Mckellen’s acting was truly superb in these films

[@geekarchivistpearce828]

When I was watching it via HBO Max, it occurred to me that when I first watched it in theaters...this is what I was literally watching (at least most of it). The extended versions are like the definite standard with regards to story explanation, compared to the Director's Cut. I thankfully have the Extended Version on DVD of RotK.

[@Lennykins3120]

Lord of the Rings shaped so much of who I would become as an adult. The first movie came out when I was 10, and thus began my obsession. I love it to this day, and am working on my own fantasy novels. Watching Brett's reactions bring me so much nostalgia.

[@naazahs9045]

Would you care to share some of your work with us ?

[@GrimrDirge]

Weirdly the movies burned me out on LOTR. I had been hoping for fifteen years for good movies, but the hype train lasted so long I kinda got over LOTR. I still think the list is one of the best movie series ever.

[@Lennykins3120]

@@GrimrDirge I can understand that. I ended up feeling that way about Harry Potter.

[@Lennykins3120]

@@naazahs9045 Once I get some edited, absolutely!

[@RetroMinnie87]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. These movies came out while I was in high school and they are such a huge part of my childhood and a touch stone of my life! So good!

[@cubemage3336]

I feel like it's impossible for LOTR fans to not quote the movie right before that quote is about to happen. It's simply, irresistible xD

[@MiaogisTeas]

There's no other way to go!

[@harbl99]

"That's where Viggo bro-" "We know! You tell us every time." As is tradition.

[@jameswoodard4304]

I may never forgive Brett for laughing through Boromir's death scene. Also, the best way to watch LotR is to make a day out of it and run the three extended-release versions back-to-back-to-back. No better way to spend 12-ish hours (not including pee and/or snack breaks)! Also, also, thank Sheller for doing this as I would have stabbed both of you for talking over parts of the movie. The second time he said "This is the [___] theme," I would have slapped him. You two are definitely a good movie-watching fit.

[@vyshnavreddy9201]

Can be forgiven if he had paused the movie, but talking over the theme is a capital offense.

[@DarkSithBarbie]

Boromir *Sacrifices himself after betraying one of his friends in order to redeem his honor* Brett "Ha! GAAAAYYYYY!"

[@Michelle-gg7hn]

Yeah, that scene is so powerful, he laid down his life to protect Merry & Pippin and to redeem his honor and she's laughing and talking about how much of a simp he is 😑😠

[@mathewnagy4639]

I definitely agree with watching the LOTR series altogether in one day. We have done it a couple of times during the Christmas break as a family.

[@michaelcook6483]

She is clearly not the champion of conservatism we thought... if she cant even respect a soldier dying. She even called them gay. Does brotherhood mean nothing to her. Im unsubbing now.

[@GloryTheBiscuit]

Brett reacting to that one scene with Bilbo just made my day 😭

[@kyles5513]

She was looking at her phone for half of the movie too.

[@robertwolfgan]

@@kyles5513 yeah... Well, she might not be a movies kinda girl. My aunt always falls asleep "watching" them even in the theater, which is why she doesn't go anymore.

[@kyles5513]

@@robertwolfgan no, she's part of the generation that would perish in hours if they didn't have their phone.

[@caloreen1992]

@@robertwolfgan Why is she reacting to movies for money if she isn't a movies kinda girl?

[@takafrazier7860]

This literally made my day. I love watching Brett see this for the first time and how he is a LOTR fan. So entertaining lol.

[@tori623worth]

Very much appreciate Scheller's obvious love of the music 😄 listing the different themes and being so ready for the Fellowship theme 🤌 Brett's reaction to Bilbo was gold 🤣

[@elnora1469]

I am jealous of Brett! Wish I could watch these again for the first time!

[@treeherder2201]

She didn't watch.....she was on her phone.

[@mikegillettify]

@El Nora the cool thing is watching with people who have never seen them. I introduced the movies to my oldest son while on a flight from and to Japan. About to bring my youngest son into the fold

[@amandalynnlucarini9517]

Brett was born in 2001…that single statement just made a lot of us Millenial fans go, “Dang, I’m old now.”

[@rachelpops9239]

Yep

[@Gutslinger]

Mhm..

[@TheGeoDaddy]

Anyone else wonder if this is what it’s like when Leonard FINALLY convinced Penny to watch LOTR 🤔 other than that - this is like every movie I’ve seen with a “girl” from chatty to more emotional reactions… to checking her cell as if totally checked-out… which is why I usually watch a movie MYSELF (90%) ever since High School! (Though, before the cell phone, chics used to check out with a quick make-up fix 💄 or rattling around their purse 👜 or looking at other couples and “comparing” 🤨 MUCH better to date at LIVE performances!!!)

[@SvanTowerMan]

What? She's my age? I was also born in 2001.

[@libbyrohrer1850]

I love how nerdy the dude is. “Did you know he actually broke his toe when he kicked the helmet?” 🤣🤣🤣 Cmon it’s impossible not to tell a new victim EVERYTHING about all the scenes.

[@Ashyboi_098]

I saw the title and just straight gasped HOW HAVNT YOU SEEN LORD OF THE RINGS

[@bandiddid8583]

she's 21

[@lathspell87]

So happy Brett's watching them with a true fan. When you are citing the number of themes and immediately call out the Nature Theme, then you know you are dealing with a fan.

[@jacobsampsonis7782]

Nah, at that point it's called being a nerd...

[@tanizaki]

A true fan wouldn’t call The Hobbit a prequel.

[@saelind73]

@@tanizaki I think he meant the book. Otherwise, I think this trilogy is wasted on her.

[@ohifonlyx33]

Pretty sure there's actually over a hundred themes tho.

[@michaellangston4976]

A true fan also wouldn't talk through the whole damn film. If I was watching with him he'd be getting duct tape over his mouth instantly.

[@juliacann892]

I cry every time I hear Gandalf say “Fly you fools”. Watching it this time was no exception 😢 I’m a nerd, and I don’t care who knows it!

[@rachelpops9239]

Right!

[@paulodiaz5774]

Well, the caption says "How about your fruits"....

[@yankees4551]

Fly you fools. It reacts in me to when I just jump into the unknown, start doing what Jesus Christ put on my heart. Just do it, alive or going to die. Just do it. And... Amazing... I'm still alive 45 years later. I took more jumps though... It's the same as Bilbo daring to join the adventure. Or Frodo and Sam going on their mission. I never understood people that never moved. Some refused God's plan, others just stood there when Gandalf said : Fly. But they waited and were destroyed. Lord of the Rings has a meaning. Its not just entertainment.

[@Foefii]

nerds are cool tho🤷🏽‍♂️

[@fearlesscheshirecat1411]

The Fellowship of the Ring was my favorite movie of all time when I was growing up. I’d rent the tape from my Jr. High library everyday for months on end!

[@jacksonmcpherson3603]

I can’t stop laughing at Brett’s facial expressions 😂

[@rbrtck]

She doesn't need to say much, as her face says it all!

[@adamaccountname]

I was wondering if she was doing an impression of an Orc :-P

[@smorman101]

The facial expressions were the best parts!!

[@Rocknaldle]

can't help but falling in for her:'v

[@HeNNy_Ds]

Most likely would be watching her instead of movie 😂 If watching with her!

[@Michael.Gr3y]

*The moment Brett looked at Rivendell, she saw how her dream house would be like.* 😁 Also I can see Brett being an Elf, she has all the inherent qualities already.

[@zynnertime1]

She a little baddie

[@OneAccord1]

I'LL NOT SEE BRETT IN THE DAINTY HANDS OF ANY UNGULATED ELVES!!! -The Dwarves

[@ryancampbell2192]

No, she's clearly a hobbit! 🤣

[@scratthesquirrel5242]

her forehead is similar to elronds. she looks more like his daughter than arwen does.

[@mechadoggy]

@@scratthesquirrel5242 Well, we can assume Arwen got her forehead from Celebrian then

[@computernaut]

I love that Scheller start's explaining the themes. A true man of culture.

[@British_Rogue]

No. You don't do that to someone who is *watching for the first time!*

[@millennialmind9507]

Very well Computer Nut 👍

[@AlexSanchez-gd7wb]

The relationship of sam and frodo are very rare in regular life. close male friends but purely platonic 😂

[@OgeiDennepeL]

Just rewatched the entire trilogy recently,and it’s amazing how it still holds up against a lot of recent movies,and the CGI and special effects are still as good or even better than recent movies.