Colbert's "Lord of the Rings" Rap Celebrates 20 Years Of The Greatest Trilogy In Movie History

Thank you to Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Hugo Weaving, Andy Serkis, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen, Method Man, Killer Mike, and Anna Kendrick for helping Stephen Colbert and Jon Batiste honor the 20th anniversary of Peter Jackson's epic movie trilogy with this equally-epic rap video. #Colbert #LordOfTheRings #LOTR
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[@dustinchilds2378]

Lord of the rings is the number 1 trilly, if you want the backstory read the silmarilly

[@DezMarivette]

NOICE!! 👌🏼

[@EssEll9791]

Ha!! I see what you did! Triple that "Noice!"

[@jamespratt2243]

You win the comment section!

[@silvia-90_]

They should've included this line 😀👏👏👏👏👏👏. By the way, I'm starting reading The Silmarilly today 😊.

[@aesir1ases64]

@@silvia-90_ You wont regret, its a masterpiece! It does starts a little bit slow with the creation of the world, but when you get to the Noldor's journey to Beleriand (Middle earth) and their quest to retrieve the Silmarils, you will love it all that unfolds. Its my favorite book of all time, and by far. Can only dream that once they will adapt the first age to videogame or as a series, until then Im looking forward to see what Amazon does with the second age, hope its good!

[@rafidog]

I was not ready for Hugo Weaving in a puffy jacket, beanie and thick chain necklace rapping in Elvish while Andy Serkis play the flute.

[@Laeiryn]

No one was, but we received the gift nonetheless.

[@soreal5583]

You weren't?

[@ofsinope]

I was SO ready.

[@jeremyreed2790]

neither was i. had no idea he had that in him.

[@nobbie01]

Sindarin or Quenya?

[@darryk4154]

Hugo Weaving showing up and rapping in Elvish was just totally unexpected and amazing.

[@Soothing432]

i didnt realize it was him until i saw the comments...

[@artugert]

Was any of it expected? lol

[@StoneAgeDudemanGaming]

​@@Soothing432 So it's the perfect Hugo Weaving role, since no one recognizes him in anything until they're told it's him.

[@rellikai945]

I like how Sean Astin reacts to Elijah Wood saying "I throw it in the fire" like, "if you say so Mr Frodo".

[@zachyoutube213]

perfect

[@DianaTorez]

My thoughts exactly lol

[@Degantown]

Yeah that had me dying hahahaha it's so good

[@thefangirl378]

That had me dying

[@lieslmichelle4136]

Same 😂😂

[@hugalf]

MARVEL: Do you wanna come back as Red Skull for the biggest movie of all time? Hugo Weaving: No, thanks. Stephen Colbert: Do you wanna come back as Thug Elrond for the biggest LOTR Rap of all time? Hugo Weaving: Hell, yes!

[@forthesnowflakes7691]

... Misterrrr Anderson.

[@Chayaen]

In Germany this is called an "Ehrenmann".

[@dark3rthanshadows]

they literally had to cgi the red skull and find a voice actor cause Hugo Weaving didn't want to come back on Inifinity Wars

[@ellen9575]

This needs more likes. Best comment of all!

[@williamrayburn5314]

Was he there? I gotta rewatch? I don't know..???

[@elphieofkiamoko]

1) Whoever rhymed "DeLorean" with "Lothlorien" should get a raise 2) SAM HOLDING THE POTATO

[@vali8876]

@bcvbb hyui same dude, same

[@alexorr2626]

They guy rapping it was Killer Mike, a legendary hip hop artist.

[@Boudanyoussefraqs]

@bcvbb hyui same!

[@justinviewing]

@@alexorr2626 as legend has it

[@mathiaspedersen9530]

PO-TA-TO

[@jammies529]

Lord of the rings is the number one trilly The only problem is they cut Tom Bombadilly When we asked Peter Jackson like 'man what's the dilly?' He said 'nah sorry mate he was just too silly'

[@I.am.Vunderful]

For this latest verse and keeping it rilly We can thank our friend, Jessica Milly

[@christianbender6877]

Amazing

[@Gam3Junkie]

Yes!

[@charlie.on.youtube]

Nice

[@hawkrohn5]

At first I was like “Are you really gonna complain about the number one trilly because they left him out!?” And then I was pleasantly surprised with a custom bar lol 😊

[@ogbee9690]

Movies haven’t aged a DAY. Still timeless masterpieces

[@margaretkenny7281]

Absolutely all 3 films are brilliant

[@RobinsMusic]

@@margaretkenny7281 true , but the first one definetely rules them all

[@jonathanwelke]

I just finished them all today on Xmas. My god has it been 20 years.

[@anastasia_beaverhausen666]

Except I think I cry so much more now

[@GollumHatesNastyChips]

22 years old… who would believe it? They haven’t aged a day

[@argella1300]

The fact that Hugo Weaving is rapping in Quenta elvish (the formal, high elvish normally only used in ceremonies and stuff) instead of Sindarin (the every day elvish that you hear more of in the movies) fucking SENDS ME

[@louisrios5546]

The fact that you know this, lol.

[@idrits413]

thats why I couldn't figure it if it was real. rarely hear Quenya

[@cassieo]

Such perfection. I haven’t seen any news about Mr. Weaving lately-he must be enjoying the fruits of his labors and being an epic family man. Great beard 🤩 I wish him nothing but happiness.

[@eberbacher007]

@@cassieo well he basically told Marvel to fuck off when they asked him to play Red Skull again. So I guess he no longer worries about money, when he can just turn down such an offer

[@anyal1987]

Hugo Weaving is the fucking greatest.

[@wasteland6961]

Sean Astin holding a potato was the best part of this.

[@globalrevolution]

PO TAY TO!

[@demoui7]

What's taters precious??

[@sfsmaus]

Boil 'em, Mash 'em, Stick them in a stew!

[@rumblefish9]

You boil 'em, fry 'em, stick 'em in a stew!

[@shoWbitz]

POE TAY TOES!!!

[@camerontremblay-adams9640]

For those who don’t know, Method Man and Killer Mike are rap LEGENDS. The fact they’re on this is hilarious and a major pull.

[@elliottmotl5127]

Meh they ain't Xhibit and Redman

[@camerontremblay-adams9640]

@@elliottmotl5127 At least spell Xzibit's name right. You can't even hate other people's comments well.

[@xcwarrior]

@@elliottmotl5127 I think you meant to say they ain't Vanilla Ice

[@KateVonTee]

I love Method mans line : I’m only on this song cause Ian McKellen is unvaliable 😂

[@somethingclever2180]

It's especially comedic gold to have RAP LEGENDS bitching about capitalism.

[@robertmarginean164]

How do you get Orland Bloom to be part of a Lord of the Rings rap and not have him say "they're taking the hobbits to Isengard" ?

[@aliciapanzer2970]

Or mention something about pirates of the Caribbean! 😂

[@brianbrodsky2851]

​@@aliciapanzer2970right honestly if he had said the pirates of the Caribbean were pretty good that would have been much funnier

[@hosenOne1]

@@brianbrodsky2851 unfortunately POTC has 5 movies so cant count as a trilly.

[@iwatchtoomuchtwoset]

@@hosenOne1 except the last two are pretty bad and lots of people say the first 3 movies are like a trilogy

[@ridgeranch4]

I like when Elijah says, "I bring the ring to Mount Doom and I throw it in the fire" and Sean makes a face like "Sure you did" at 2:43.

[@bendover7841]

glad someone caught that

[@shortstuff780]

Damn good eyes. Too funny

[@Dr_Bombay]

lol, that's what i was thinking, too -- Sean Astin's look is like, "...but DID you? really?"

[@taylorackley9144]

Hahahah the pO tAy tOE he had on as a necklace 🤣

[@switchmuso]

Well spotted!! Brilliant video... Anna Kendrick is superb.

[@Lvetto]

Orlando Bloom’s line should’ve been “But those pirate movies are pretty sick too”

[@JacquelineArrowood]

That's what I thought he was going to say

[@AndreSpecht]

Not a trilogy

[@toncek9981]

@@AndreSpecht Unfortunately... They should have stopped with the third one. Legacy of that franchise would be so much better without the last two movies.

[@AndreSpecht]

@@toncek9981 Agreed 110%

[@cantthinkofaname9829]

So true

[@ExposeDrift]

Jokes aside, it genuinely is the best in movie history.

[@ogbee9690]

ABSOLUTELY.

[@bobthestinky7369]

The whole trilly is pretty much flawless.

[@foysalfahad1767]

@@bobthestinky7369 i haven’t watched yet this trilogy

[@bobthestinky7369]

@@foysalfahad1767 It's a masterpiece

[@jayeshjadhav5575]

No one is joking.

[@Valihir]

2:41 is my favorite part, it's so subtle but Sean's face when Elijah said he threw the ring in the fire 😂

[@toothless9081]

Hahaha wouldn't have noticed it if you hadn't pointed it out!

[@GunslingerAlGilead]

Ahah good catch! 😂

[@JTrash100]

I really love Stephen Colbert's love for LOTR

[@rugr82day]

I'm with Steven. I originally thought The Matrix was going to be my all time favorite trilogy until I saw the mess they made of the 3rd one. Luckily LOTR came along as a solid trilogy; 3 great movies that each stand on their own.

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

Same. I saw it with my dad when it first came out. Wasn't sure if it would be worth seeing but my pops KNEW it was something special. He was right. Miss ya dad!

[@lizbmusic11]

So do we in New Zealand 😊😊

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

Afreakingmen!

[@kurtsiecolferites2160]

ME TOO CUZ HONESTLY SAAAAME!

[@echegaraysofia]

I'm assuming Colbert's team called up some hyper-fixated linguistics PhD who wrote his thesis on Elvish and he was like, "AT LAST my HOUR IS COME."

[@Roccondil]

If Colbert himself didn’t do the translation himself then I am sure they got the ones who worked on the movies’ elvish.

[@aurwood68]

Every millennial dream's job 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@romilrh]

2:40 Elijah: "Bring the ring to Mt Doom, and I throw it in the fire" Sean: 👁️👄👁️

[@Armentitron]

I love that Hugo Weaving pulled back from mainstream blockbusters after Transformers but still had a part in this

[@JamesTheHumbleSupplanter]

I can’t. Stop. Smiling. This was the literal embodiment of “But wait! There’s more!” I was delighted with three hobbitses…and you gave me more…I didn’t deserve it, but you gave me more. Thank you.

[@garretomalley6019]

Same. Colbert and stay human, never fails to brighten my day. How they keep doing it is beyond me.

[@erickamarra]

I was just gonna say I can’t stop smiling!! That was fantastical!!💜

[@SajithRupasinghe]

Brought a tier to my eyes.

[@Sindollx666x]

Yeah that was absolutely brilliant!

[@anonymus8665]

That's excactly what I am thinking right now. This clip makes me so happy❣

[@jamespratt2243]

The look on Sean Astin’s face when Elijah said “bring the ring to Mt. Doom then I throw it in the fire!” Priceless!

[@jasontasch8568]

You mean $ean A$tin?

[@jamespratt2243]

Yep, that’s who I meant!

[@lucie4185]

I need it as a gif!

[@Freddiescabin]

Priceless indeed XDDDD

[@UXtatic]

Yep!

[@laughingoutloud5742]

Samwise showing the po-ta-to delights me every time!! 😂

[@laughingoutloud5742]

...what's Taters, Precious?

[@Jay-kz7mw]

I love that Anna Kendrick signed up for this. Big respect.

[@charlesmartin1121]

"Will Elijah Woods join us?" 'I don't know will he?" Love that shit!

[@Artem_Safarov]

Sean Austin's dubious reaction to Elijah's claim of throwing the ring in the fire at 2:42 is everything.

[@jasong9492]

You caught that too! Hahaha, Yeah, it was a great moment.

[@shaymamohammadg3500]

OH! I just noticed that! Hahahaha

[@cristinasilva7386]

Hahaha yeah! I have been asking everyone to pay attention to it. The small things in this video are perfect❤

[@silvia-90_]

Haha exactly!

[@giovannidominici763]

That was 100% Colbert's idea I bet. He said a lot of times that Sam is the real hero of the trilogy

[@nunnayrbznz3576]

Seen this several times and Still the best laugh is that quick look from Sean Astin (Samwise) when Elijah Wood (Frodo) raps about what happened to The Ring. The High Elvish rapping was amazing... heck! It was all great!

[@NaamNamaN]

Colbert to Peter Jackson & New Line Cinema:- "I cant carry it for you, but i can carry you." ☝🏻

[@Fantasmister]

Props to Anna Kendrick - "Ok Anna, you can be in it, but we're gonna serve sick burns to your films." "Can I sing?" "No."

[@mobious6666]

I really loved her in this.

[@TheIdiotHimself42]

She does join the rap at the end so at she had fun

[@sullyvain]

Why can I only give this one thumb up? I have two thumbs. The fact that they got Hugo Weaving, (King Elrond) to rap in elvish deserves both thumbs...just saying.

[@cindym5896]

Yasssss! I watched it 3x n had to share it.

[@R20966]

That was totally epic!

[@mercury_rising]

Oh that’s what that was!!!!😂

[@article12]

I know right!!

[@Luke-kj1rj]

Elrond wasn't a king

[@mgg5418]

I love the random disses on Anna Kendrick (and that she’s totally in on the joke) 🤣

[@jomacoles]

"REMEMBER WHEN THE FOUR OF US RODE BUCKLEBURY FERRY???" The way Sean Astin said it lmao

[@CCowleyMedia]

Not only did they create one of the greatest series of all time, Peter went ahead and filmed almost everything behind the scenes. It's an entire film course worth of material and it shows just how much love and craft went into creating the #1 TRILLY

[@anyal1987]

ANNNND… he’s also credited with some of the absolute worst films of all time before he did LOTR 😂

[@Rabaikal]

@@anyal1987 you just have a Bad Taste.

[@yoplait4519]

@Sidharth Rao wdym?

[@derrmann1800]

He didn't create it he just put it on film. JRR Tolkien is the one you should be thanking. Its his mind that created middle earth and everything in it.

[@williamtaito9311]

@@anyal1987 so? Lmao LOTR made up for all of his mess ups

[@alvaro_wasabi]

Yeah, weve had one rap… but what about a second rap?

[@johnpenaloza1797]

What about a collab with you this time, love your channel btw!

[@y3l10wflash6]

What about getting a TRILOGY?😂

[@pirateshadesproductions]

Underrated comment ⚡

[@negascoot23]

I don't think he knows about second rap.

[@gaiagreen2690]

💘💘💘💘💘

[@aradaevyre361]

Why hasn't this got 100M views??? Gollum playing the Irish flute like fire while Elrond raps???

[@KOGitnow]

This came out 11 months ago and I still come back to watch this because I get sooooo much joy! Thank you Stephen for blowing so much of your production budget on this, totes worth it!

[@MichaelSillion]

Yes I still come back to this to!

[@jamiebell2164]

I rewatched the entire trilogy (extended editions) Christmas weekend. This trilogy will never be topped!

[@markokolar3313]

@@jamiebell2164 same!

[@tru3sk1ll]

Same!

[@Flara555]

about once a month.. :)

[@stephenfacca6703]

My only takeaway from this is that the world needs more elvish rap.

[@shadowofchaos8932]

Yes, Hugo on Tour!

[@commandercaptain4664]

zheani has that covered.

[@JohnPaulGordillo]

@@shadowofchaos8932 What! that was Hugo Weaving!?

[@shadowofchaos8932]

@@JohnPaulGordillo yeah, watch it again. It's Elrond freeflow.

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

That is CONFIRMED. 💥

[@coaltin2509]

Love this and everyone who showed up to rap for Tolkien. Shout out to Anna Kendrick, also. Such a hilarious & unexpected cameo.

[@DaenerysUchiha]

The part In elvish was lit 🔥

She also wears a Rivendell top. :)

[@spookybeatrix7242]

No doubt she helped write it with Jon Batiste, Method Man and Stephen

[@laughingoutloud5742]

@ I Need that top! My Precciousss

[@The_momur]

This is what a good sport looks like.

[@timovangalen1589]

Stephen: Hey Viggo, I’m putting together a tribute to the 20th anniversary of LOTR. Wanna rap? Viggo: Nah. How about I just pop out my fake tooth and FaceTime you instead? Stephen: Alright cool

[@Pennywise128]

You're Viggo. Do whatever the fuck you want!

[@whatevs00]

So….i paused the video and I’m pretty sure he just colored over his tooth with…idk, eyeliner? (hopefully not sharpie) which is even better.

[@DGenerationX1311]

I will forever love how this cast also loves this trilogy like us

[@chadmeredith1198]

The Elijah Wood intro was perfect. The whole rap is, but that was a perfect intro.

[@VCBird6]

Sir Christopher Lee and Ian Holm would have gotten a real kick out of this, methinks RIP, gents. You shall never be forgotten.

[@wtftv42]

I agree; it woulda been incredible to have a near-100 year old Christopher Lee doing some sort of rap thing here Cause he absolutely would

[@hoppytoad79]

I think Christopher Lee would've been totally on board for this and an enthusiastic participant. I can't think of any reason Ian Holm wouldn't have been on board. Wish Ian McKellan and Viggo had been there.

[@Vayde19]

@@hoppytoad79 Viggo was there suuuuper briefly, flashing a gold tooth!

[@danburnes722]

@@wtftv42 Absolutely, Lee was singing with a metal band not too long before his death. He considered it to be like opera. Check it out.

[@beauty-rr2wp]

@@Vayde19 TIME PLEASE

[@badtanline]

i miss those years of waiting a year in between the movies and watching each one on opening day with the same friend each time! then getting the extended editions and watching those straight through!

[@CoolHandLuke7]

The face that Sean makes when Elijah says he threw the ring in the fire

[@thegoodthebadtheoffended6548]

Imagine they got Ian MCKellen right at the line "You Shall Not Pass." THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN EPIC!

[@whatever7067]

Was waiting for exactly that😭

[@annikaluke9923]

Agree!

[@alexbennett8076]

I thought the exact same thing but no miss opportunity I guess

[@this.is.a.username]

i would've thought this would be right up his alley, he must've been busy

[@TWHueyGuitar]

Must be filming new Magneto scenes for the MCU

[@seanocd]

At first it's all "cool, they got Sean, Dom, Billy AND Elijah", then it's "HOLY SHIT, Method Man and Killer Mike on this shit". But then Hugo is spitting Quenya while Andy plays the flute. I... I was never going to be prepared for that. I've watched it three times and I'm still not prepared. #1 Trilly

[@macachist]

Hugo as in Hugo Weaving? I was trying to figure out who that was

[@finztroll]

@@macachist yeah that's him. better known as Elrond

[@ArkhBaegor]

@@macachist He really is hard to recognize with a white beard

[@constancelau2347]

So epic I cannot stop rewatching this!

[@bellagasse1]

Is Viggo in this? They credit him with everyone else. I've watched 3 times and I'm still missing not seeing him....

[@tiffanymorgan1059]

Mr. Colbert, you’re the champion for LOTR we all need. Keep it up!!

[@eccentrikhat3863]

It's so wonderful for them all to come back for this. And I particularly love that Anna Kendrick got in considering LOTR is a major passion for both her and Colbert

[@soulcornflake1]

I have to make a confession: when it was announced they were making a movie, I was against it. There was no way it could match what any reader imagined. The first 10 minutes of Fellowship completely changed my mind.

[@annikaluke9923]

Right?! Those first 10 minutes were breathtaking and awe inspiring! I took a girl from work with me to see it a second time and her reaction to the opening was priceless.

[@nilus2k]

I played D&D with a guy who was convinced it was going to be worse then the D&D movie which came out a year before. I remember him calling me the day after it came out and was like "I was so wrong"

[@Fakan]

I think everyone had that fear, but thankfully, we got the #1 trilly instead.

[@JoelChenFa]

@@annikaluke9923 Married now?

[@Meltz14]

Man if I could watch just that part in the theater again....

[@Alex-zi1nb]

i can not believe you got all those people together. the sets. the anna kendrick taking strays. that music video alone deserves to win an emmy, an oscar, a grammy and a tony

[@mneonew87]

"That still only counts as one award!"

[@FlagCutie]

Definitely worthy of an EGOT!

[@katherinewilson1853]

You should see the spoof of the Beastie Boys video that the did themselves years later. That one's hilarious.

[@thefanboy2008]

The awesome thing is that in 2022 and 2023 we can still celebrate 20 years of these films!

[@englishlady9797]

Cleanse your palate with them after the junk food that was The Rings of Power.

[@kimi01210]

I can watch this 3 million times, but all always laugh hard AF at "Fuck you whaaaaaales!!!"😁

[@ArtsyMario]

Only a loyal devoted fan of LOTR would do this. Good job Colbert.👏👏

[@PEPSIMAX2013]

had to pause too much to see the real details here , this is a blaster master SHAAAAAARE FOR FRODO CUTIE

[@eleanormason2647]

I love how the entire cast were huge nerds for this. It was more than a film for them, it was family

[@michaelbuckelew]

I think they spent seven years together working on these movies.

[@jacobolson6885]

Other than Sean Astin. When he was hired he was unfamiliar with the series. Not sure how but that's what he has said.

[@eleanormason2647]

@@jacobolson6885 beforehand maybe but he grew a love for it whilst working there. Dominic Monaghan read it on his way to New Zealand I recall

[@smugreptile6695]

Viggo only picked the role cause his son told him to. He didn't know much about it either

[@SaucyWolfTaco]

Hugo Weaving's Quenta elvish hook and the many cameos are what make this awesome 👌 👌

[@Keijspermeister]

Everyone gangsta till Ian Holm and Christopher Lee show up

[@jiyoungi90]

I love how they brought in Anna "I do annual directors cut marathons" Kendrick into this! 😂

[@GaryJames864]

You do a marathon Director's Cut of Anna Kendrick movies. Wow! Every December? That must make the big bucks you spend on legacy tech video more than worth it.

[@WeebTM2311]

Is that why she's there? Was wondering why she was involved

[@jiyoungi90]

@@WeebTM2311 for your reference :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3qYnWiiqbKfbsk

[@OddWheelThriver]

This was incredible. The only thing it lacked was a “what about second breakfast?” line…

[@cleverusername9369]

Please continue to tell professional comedy writers for an extremely successful comedy show things they missed. Surely your input is invaluable.

[@OddWheelThriver]

@@cleverusername9369 you got it, bud. Thanks for the advice!

[@Nick-yx8um]

I'm just glad they honored the potato

[@304totchi]

@@cleverusername9369 Don't worry, I'm sure their ego can take it.

[@Lordborgman]

@@cleverusername9369 I mean, they also neglected to introduce Frodo as "Frodo Swaggins" fit with their theme and they dropped the ball on that hard.

[@Daniyarjan]

Homage is perfect, I wish the crowd was reacting more when each of the heroes appeared. They deserve applauses even after all those years

[@kenek629]

Gosh, I just love Stephen Colbert. Always upping his game - this was amazing!

[@waywardmind]

Killer Mike's appearance in this, the Anna Kendrick references, and freaking Hugo Weaving rapping in Sindarin fucking sold this for me.

[@JesusMusicDrew]

And METHOD MAN!!!!

[@gerrierafferty8062]

I admire anyone who can narrow it down the three things that sold it for them!

[@silmaremily]

it’s actually QUENYA which is even more impressive considering they spoke sindarin for 99% of the movies

[@mrittikadassarma2333]

Hugo Weaving dissing Dan Brown in Elvish while Andy Serkis plays the flute. It can't get better than this.

[@maja973ptb2]

Still solid SW fan here but gotta respect Mr. Tolkien: All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king.

[@zemfiraagaeva1684]

Exactly

[@ogbee9690]

LOTR is leagues ahead of SW. Star Wars is so overrated.

[@cloud__99]

Samwise G killed me 😂

[@BanWolfHunting]

You mean $amwi$e!

[@LeoAngora]

Stephen's love for LOTR is so big that I wouldn't be surprised if Christopher Lee had appeared somehow in that rap.

[@llkeithh]

Man - 20 years, hard to believe. Humble brag - super proud to have worked on the visual effects, being one of many talented people at Weta. Objectively a true landmark in filmmaking.

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

Hey, thank you!

[@loreleihayden454]

Omg thank you so much! You did some amazing work, the visual effects are a HUGE part of what make it so timeless and enthralling!

[@OneRandomLeo]

you did WHATTTTTT bless u and everything u touch

[@LordPeddleby]

Thank you for your work. Those movies are a fucking masterpiece

[@CandiceL3773]

Bless you forever 🙏🏻

[@grutarg2938]

Rhyming Delorean with Lothlorien was fantastic.

[@bfettrules1239]

Yeah that is pretty sick

[@dancoburn1108]

Don't know how I missed this last year! So Awesome! Favorite part: "Test Me MF and You Shall Not Pass!" with the fist rings! Word!

[@ammaleslie509]

Nobody has *ever* tested STC and beaten him on LOTR trivia!

[@Marciestclair]

I’m speechless.. cue the standing ovations around the world. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@loved012one]

One of my closest friends passed away last year. LOTR was our favorite, and a group of us watched it annually in his home. This year, in memory of him, we watched it together again. We laughed at "We're taking the hobbits to Eisengard", and we cried at "No parent should have to bury their child." These movies will always remind us of the life of hope that he lived despite having chronic pain. I miss him very much, but I am glad he's now pain-free in heaven. Westu hál!

[@lindajokensinger8690]

So sorry for your loss.I bet your friend was watching with you from heaven and laughing and crying with you.❤

[@douglasharley2440]

there ain't no heaven.

[@Nothing_Israel]

Did not expect to be moved to tears by the comment section

[@japhyryder66]

@@douglasharley2440 is it really necessary for you to crap on this comment? Just because you have a thought in your head doesn’t mean you need to say it. Have some respect.

[@jujujupiter]

My sympathies to you. I lost my best friend in October and can relate. May your memories help ease your pain.

[@bryonydawson4974]

Brilliant 😂 and Sean Astin's reaction to Frodo throwing it in the fire, priceless 😂

[@lvncr]

This made my day. I’m watching it in loop mode. A shout out to Anna Kendrick!💜

[@dominiquedcosta]

This video needs to get to no. 1 on any chart! The Elvish rap, Sean Astin with a Poh-tay-to, the rapping hobbits, Stephen&Jon and for some reason Anna Kendrick... it's all just too perfect! A perfect celebration of the LOTR the FOTR and the following TRILLY

[@Vicious_Ewok]

Anna Kendrick loves LOTR her and Stephen have talked about it on his show before.

[@CFL0]

OMG it was the best. Couldn't stop smiling every second of it

[@beyond_hope]

There can never be too much Anna Kendrick :)

[@meshak1025]

You could say it was...PITCH PERFECT.

[@dominiquedcosta]

@@Vicious_Ewok I didn't know that but I love her so happy to see her anywhere

[@AmanthaRathnayake]

3 films, 17 oscars, 0 bad words, 0 sexual scenes, unique and unrepeatable. LOTR is the greatest trilogy ever made. " *One Trilogy To Rule Them All* "

[@Roflcrabs]

I couldn't get into Game of Thrones because of that. I mean swearing and sexual content works in other genres but fantasy is a form of escapism and.. I dunno it just doesn't fit.

[@AmanthaRathnayake]

@@Roflcrabs i'm totally agree with you 🖤

[@Crimsonhighlander]

Always so strange to see people begrudge sexuality or cursing, which are both pretty natural things, but don't bat an eye to mass killings in the big battle scenes. But, then again, that's the mantra of media; "Violence is fine, just no nipples or f-bombs." Mind-boggling.

[@Roflcrabs]

@@Crimsonhighlander LOTR is too violent? I dunno there's a ridiculous amount of foul language in media nowadays, it seems really normalized now to the point of absurdity. Oversexualization seems to be on the decline though. I don't mind violence, gore and sexual content in like horror or thrillers or drama but not in fantasy epics. I'm only interested in heroes being selfless badasses going up against evil villains. Rape, incest, prostitution and foul language kinda takes me out of the experience and is a reminder of how horrible many aspects of our species can be. Plus it seems like cheap shock value. Game of Thrones is super popular and if it doesn't bother you more power to you, and to be fair GoT probably closer to what medieval times were like but I dunno, it just doesn't do it for me.

[@Aqua.man045]

@@Roflcrabs True fantasy films are something you should be able to bring anyone into.

[@Sugarspoon18]

Still this is my go to when I'm sad. Thank you Colbert.

[@neanight222]

OMG, how did I just find this now...? This is amazing! I love the dedication that fans like Stephen and the people who worked on it have to this day for LotR. I love these stories so much, like millions of other people in the world and it just warms my heart every time when I see someone freak out over the same things that I also love so deeply. This story is an unbelievably big part of my life and I am so thankful for that! ❤🙏✨ Also... I love Harry Potter, but I agree: WHERE ARE THE BIG CELEBRATIONS FOR LOTR'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY!? 🥺😃 WE NEED THEM! So thank you for this, Stephen. At least someone thought of a celebration for it and such a creative way of doing so, too! 😌🙌

[@Imtherobv]

Just give them the Emmy already. Method Man, Killer Mike, and the cast of LOTR? Good God they pulled this off so well!

[@briangeorgebowes]

Method Man basically ended any argument. I loved it

[@whimsical_me5135]

The absolute best thing that came out of twilight was Anna Kendrick's talent and sass😂

[@Lisallamaa]

This is the best thing that's ever happened. The details are just extraordinary. I am so happy this exists. Thank you so much for doing this 20th anniversary for us Colbert!!!!

[@nmg6248]

How am I just now seeing this??? Absolutely amazing!

[@Alcagaur1]

The meta levels to "Method Man as McKellen" are innumerable.

[@benjamingardner3314]

And Killer Mike is always the best for a feature, no idea what role he was and don't care.

[@Dora_M_]

In moments like this I feel like this is what life is worth living for. Seriously, this made me so happy

[@Severius84]

The best thing Colbert has done in his whole life. 👏

[@rileysnelson13]

After 88th viewing finally noticed samwise give the yeah no you didn't look when frodo says he threw the ring in the fire

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

Happy 20th anniversary to the greatest trilogy ever made based on the greatest fantasy novels ever written by the greatest fantasy writer to ever walk the earth.

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

@Fred Nurke with pleasure, forever.

[@leonardocucchiara4782]

@@monitor-mindtheover-void6712 I'm very pleased to give you the 100th Like Sir!

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

@@leonardocucchiara4782 please don't call me "sir", we're bros here. Thanks for the like BTW.

[@odditybloggity]

They did not have to go this hard, but I'm so glad they did.

[@caleb.927]

How did I just now find out about this??? I freaking love these movies!

[@bacon575]

Truly great! Also have to agree about the lack of celebration for the 20th anniversary of these masterpieces.

[@laughingoutloud5742]

I like to think LOTR Trilogy doesn't need affirmation because they're the #1TRILLY

[@jimmyciaston7733]

We didn’t deserve this, we didn’t expect this but my God this was perfect in every way.

[@tomflaushe]

Hugo weaving trolling Dan brown in elvish wearing a puffer jacket and beanie whilst a flute is played by Andy serkis. The bar has been set!

[@Obiwanrollmeone]

I don’t think it can get any better than that

[@sarahmcclanahan8006]

Exactly hahahaha 😂🤣

[@amyjewels]

Words can't describe how much I love this.

[@tanglwystdeholloway5461]

This reunion has made me tear up every time I've watched it. It is powerful! It's now on my DnD pre-game list. Premiering it tonight!

[@Ta11en1]

thank you steven colbert for making this song and bringing all these stars together. i think you saved 2021

[@Cathie46]

There may come a day when the "Lord of the Rings" Trilogy gets a special celebration, and it is this day

[@hoppytoad79]

Stephen's right on it deserves the same treatment as the first HP movie. Wonder why it isn't getting it.

[@hebl47]

@@hoppytoad79 Probably because it's harder to milk it for all those lovely billions you can get from children who want that toy and wanna ride that attaction in a theme park etc. Main LOTR audience is at least 10 years older on average.

[@backseatboysgaming6911]

This reminds me of the videos we would make in highschool for our weekly bulletin. Getting one of the cooler teachers to be in our skit was like having a heavy star guest on the show. Colbert went and got all the dopest science and math teachers, the one badass english teacher, everyone's favorite lunch lady, and the principal.

[@The_RedVIII]

I sat in the theater 20 years ago, opening night, and I did so for both sequels. Still fantastic.

[@lavendermagic84]

Please NEVER take this rap video off of KZbin. It was EPIC.

[@SethPay]

Yaaaa I think I’ll be recording it…lol

[@ljohnson2181]

Definitely a classic rap for the ages.

[@CatusMagus]

Hugo Weaving rapping in elvish ... now, there's a Christmas present I didn't know I wanted!

[@DJtheBlack-RibbonedRose]

Well then, I *highly* suggest you also listen to how great of a *singer* he is as well. He sang a couple covers (Leonard Cohen's "I'm Your Man" and Bob Dylan's "Ballad of a Thin Man") for an Aussie movie called The Tender Hook that I found on Tubi, covers that I *totally* didn't see coming mind you, and I've been low-key obsessed ever since.

[@CatusMagus]

Ooh, thanks for the recommendation!

[@DJtheBlack-RibbonedRose]

@@CatusMagus Oh hey there, a quick response; you're quite welcome! I'd post the audio links for you but I'm pretty sure YT would just delete the comment at this point, so just search the song titles with Hugo Weaving's name and they'll come up. The fact that I've gone up until last month without knowing his incredible singing talent (especially with the V for Vendetta phase I had when I was 15) is honestly criminal. 😆🎙

[@CatusMagus]

Gotcha! 😁 Haha! I'm more of a Matrix person myself, but all the love for Hugo and the Wachowski sisters! 😄

[@DJtheBlack-RibbonedRose]

@@CatusMagus Awesome! I originally watched the Matrix movies in my teens, but I've definitely grown to appreciate them more recently upon my re-visiting them after Resurrections. I'm even writing an essay about them (in comparison to something else I love)! 😊

[@seanstone6493]

Still disappointed that they really let the opportunity slip to call him Frodo Swaggins

[@AlexCoombes123]

Hugo weaving rapping in Elvish!?! Had to rewatch, was too sick. So many Easter eggs.