FINALLY Watching *The Lord Of Rings:The Two Towers*(EXTENDED EDITION) Movie Reaction

🎬 The Lord Of Rings “ The Two Towers" MOVIE Reaction! 🎬
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[@AishaIsFabulous-x-]

When Frodo clutches his chest, it's not the ring. It's the wound from where he was stabbed. It will never be fully healed. Also, remember that Frodo is slowly being influenced by the Ring, so don't be so hard on him. Imagine having the essence of Satan in a ring around your neck, getting heavier & stronger the closer you get to Mordor. Perfect reaction to the return of Gandalf! 💜 -x-

[@DevinGtv901]

No that you explain it that way, i get your point

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

@@DevinGtv901 Is this a re-upload?

[@AishaIsFabulous-x-]

@@fullmoonprepping4024 No, it's just been a while since 'The Fellowship Of The Ring' -x-

[@Ninja_Tude]

Wdym? It's 100% the ring. It's one chain and resting at the center of his chest. The morgal dagger stabbed in in his upper left shoulder ....

[@attitudeproblem6462]

And you also have to take into account that hobbits are not living a warrior life in the Shire. They’re seeing things and facing challenges they’ve _never_ dealt w/ before and likely neither has any other Hobbit besides Bilbo.

[@pg5137]

So Gandalf is basically a lesser Angel sent by God, along with Saruman and three others. But since Saruman decided to ally with Sauron, another Angel albeit fallen, he becomes White instead of Saruman. Essentially returned by God for his effort to save the world and empowered to take Saruman's intended role.

[@DevinGtv901]

Appreciate you explaining for me

[@Juide80]

I appreciate it too. I never thought of it that way. But I'm little puzzled why people later in Gondor call him Mithrandir or something like that. I don't even remember if they all call him that but at least some people use that name sometimes and I'd really like to know why that is and if it has any deeper meaning. I mean, why two very different names? 🤔

[@mayapilkey3577]

They change that in the movies making them mortal men blessed by the gods. There is a supreme God and lesser Gods, the lesser Gods serve the supreme God and the angels serve the lesser Gods.

[@DRiveraNat20]

@@Juide80 Mithrandir is a Sindarin name used by the Elves to refer to Gandalf and since Gandalf can speak Sindarin, he also often uses that name. “Mithrandir” means “Grey Pilgrim” or “Wanderer” in Sindarin, which is a reference to Gandalf’s character. Gandalf also has many nicknames such as The White Rider, Gandalf the Grey, Greyhame and Stormcrow. Other names include Olórin, Gandalf’s actual name used in Valinor, where he comes from, Incánus, the name by which Gandalf is known in the south, Tharkûn, the name that the Dwarves use to address Gandalf and finally Láthspell, a name given to Gandalf by Gríma Wormtongue when the former arrived at Meduseld. The word actually translates to “ill news” in Old English, which comes from láð meaning “causing hate, evil, injury” and spell meaning “story, message”.

[@ZyggyZero]

@@DRiveraNat20 Olorin was a Maia of the Vala Irmo (Lorien). Gandalf was the personification of Hope. And was never truly dead.

[@davidparker4199]

You know the parts of Frodo’s character that you dislike (his meekness, his emotional fragility, his lack of desire for power or sudden leaps into action etc… are the very qualities that make him the best ringbearer. The author wrote Frodo this way on purpose.

[@JacobHimmelhaver-m8g]

I didn't like frodo when I read the books, but you're right. Tolkien was a master storyteller. The song had to be the way it was so that harmony was made.

[@defiante1]

The most important thing to remember about ring, is no one can resist it. It makes everything bad about you worse, if you have a temper, it gets worse. Prone to jelousy? Worse. What do you secretly fear? It gets worse. It corrupts anyone, it just takes time. It takes longer with hobbits just because they don't want much in life. Hobbits want a happy home, good food and peace so the ring takes longer to corrupt them. But anyone who carries it long enough will end up like Gollum, it was even starting to happen to Bilbo. Frodo looks at Gollum and sees his future, so he wants to help him. When Frodo does... silly things, thats the ring affecting his judgement, even possessing him in a fashion. However, there are none who can contend with the will of Sauron. No one who can resist the ring forever. So when people think they could do better than Frodo did with it... no they could not. Frodo is doing god tier levels of resisting it, because he is a sweet guy with not much violence in him or dark traits.

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

Except Sam. The ring doesn't corrupt him because he doesn't have those flaws that you mentioned. No cracks for it to get a hold and worm its way into him and corrupt his soul.

[@D123-f9k]

@@Deathbird_Mitch Sam only had indirect contact until he wore it for mere hours. Frodo had it for decades before getting to Mount Doom

[@jpjfrey5673]

​@@D123-f9k the ring has more influence the closer you are to the source of its destruction. In the book, the ring almost literally starts panicking and pushing the agenda forward when Sam and Frodo got to Cirith Ungol: as soon as Sam grabbed it, it started talking to him. Showing him his desire: turning the whole Mordor into a lush garden that he could tend. Sam didn't give in because in his mind, while it would be amazing to, he simply couldn't handle the garden of that size by himself and there would not be much beauty if it was a giant field instead of a small, cozy patch. Had he carried it any longer, the Ring would find something else to show him, something Sam wouldn't find as ridiculous

[@colebengston3963]

In the card game, Sam can also carry the ring but for half the time Frodo can.

[@attitudeproblem6462]

Very well said.🎯

[@DevinGtv901]

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[@krisfrederick5001]

This is Tolkien's symbolism regarding the industrial revolution, World War 1 which he was in and the military industrial complex.

[@mcoupe69]

Keep in mind Frodo is strong enough to resist most of the rings corruption.. he still has his moments but remember it’s his burden to bare.. constantly fighting corruption

[@mcoupe69]

Also the reason Frodo wants to trust that Sméagol can be good is that he was also a ring bearer just like Frodo is and he pity’s him .. even Gandalf mentioned that it was pity that kept Bilbo from taking Sméagol out when he had the chance .. said he had a purpose for good or bad in this Frodo just wants to bring the good out of him

[@terryconnelly484]

What no Ent war shown?

[@gerrard3166]

Just subscribed, love ur reactions, whens part 2 out wana watch the full reaction cheers

[@unpossible4349]

Think of the ring as the embodiment of addiction and temptation. Even Gandalf was terrified of it. Frodo is like a person who is battling the most powerful addiction you can imagine. Sometimes it's easy to forget the struggle he's going through because the film can only do so much to show it.

[@alexcherrypicks]

Perfectly said!

[@jpotter2086]

Gollum is easy to hate, but remember what Gandalf said about mortals, who cannot give life, not being hasty to deal out death and judgment. Another reason Frodo goes easy on Gollum is that they were both Ringbearers ... Frodo is terrified that his own future self will be the same as Gollum's present ... Frodo cannot judge Gollum w/o judging himself ... Frodo is afraid that, if the Ring corrupts him enough, then he will be seen as others see Gollum, and be treated as others treat Gollum.

[@gazzisright7362]

Smeagol's the MVP of the trilogy...

[@Bearded_Nerd94]

SOMEONE is bound to say it, so its gonna be me lol When Aragorn kicks the helmet and then screams after they think Mary and Pippin are dead, that scream is real. When Vigo Mortenson kicks the helmet he wound up breaking his toe and he screamed in pain, and Peter Jackson kept that in the film because the scream worked so well.

[@JodanTheHero]

I mentioned it too! It's such a neat movie fact and I love it!

[@VinciGlassArt]

The party were all gifted rope, cloaks and lembas(elven bread) by Galadriel. In this fantasy world, all things elven are somewhat magical. And the magic of the cloaks is that they are perfect camo in most natural environments. So, when surrounded by rocks, the cloaks appear as rocks. Ditto trees or grass.

[@marshallprince2583]

Shadowfax is not the first horse ever born, but he is basically the horse version of Aragorn. He can live as long as a normal human, can understand human speech, and is so wild that he would only let Gandalf ride him (although carrying Pippin as a passenger was ok). He could run faster than normal horses. Think cheetah speed.

[@DevinGtv901]

A horse than can keep up with a Cheetah😳

[@nl817]

I don't think Smeagol/Golum is wrong when he doesn't want Frodo to go through the gates around 29:20. He is conflicted and he can be trusted in what he says on and off. When Frodo covered Sam with the cloak, its the magic of the Elven cloak that makes them blend in with the surroundings and hide.

[@dragonray9450]

Devin another point I would point out is that Tolkien was a devout Christian so mercy and compassion in the face of evil was a huge part of Lord of the Rings.

[@domingocurbelomorales8635]

Gandalf it´s one of the five Istari... sent to the middle earth by the Valar. With Saruman, it´s also Gandalf, Radagast and the two blue wizards. Saruman was the white because he was chosen as the leader of all them. When he turned to evil... the God Ilúvatar chose a new leader.... returning Gandalf as Gandalf the white.

[@DevinGtv901]

Ohh got it! Gandalf was a replacement for leadership

[@dragonray9450]

I have said this before, Frodo is a normal simple dude asked to carry the fate of the whole world. His strength is in his goodness and innocence. Maybe those are not qualities that you admire. No offense to you brother I love the channel. Devin remember what Gandalf said to Frodo about Gollum having a part to play and the virtue of pity/compassion.

[@DevinGtv901]

No offense taken brother! You’re basically saying his heart is pure and he has to carry a burden for everyone

[@dragonray9450]

@@DevinGtv901 Exactly love your enthusiasm and passion☺

[@lilyandrose8557]

exactly so.

[@caseyhart4999]

I know Frodo makes some frustrating decisions but cut the man some slack he’s got the fate of the entire world resting on his shoulders haha. Great video as always

[@DevinGtv901]

Appreciate you sharing your thoughts

[@prettyokandy230]

@@DevinGtv901 the ring is like the most demonic and evil thing ever. angel like creatures like gandalf and elves don't even dare TOUCH the thing! basically frodo's heart is so good he can't be tempted and basically no other living creature could do so ( except for a few other hobbits maybe).

[@Juide80]

​@@prettyokandy230 Still he's aware of this all and therefore he should put all his faith on Sam as heavily as he can so whenever he gets confused, tempted or exhausted he should just trust for Sam to be his voice of reason but instead he keeps fighting him for everything while he's perfectly able to cut slack to Gollum all the time beyond reason. You have to admit that he's making a lot of poor choices considering that issue.

[@prettyokandy230]

@@Juide80 it's the most evil thing ever, so evil angels can't touch it because they will basically be corrupted into demons and the worst frodo does is bitch and whine a bit in favor of the creature he fears he will turn in to? the worst the ring can tempt frodo with is by having compassion for a gross creature, it's EXACTLY why frodo was chosen... and even then, gandalf probably knew what it meant when he said 'gollum still has a part to play' in khazad dum. sauron didn't even guard the entrance to mount doom because he knew no living creature, nor angel, nor elf or whatever has the willpower to actually destroy the ring. ultimately frodo was the best ( and only) man for the job but even he couldn't do it. the point is that that's how powerful and evil the ring is, not that frodo is just a lil bitch...

[@prettyokandy230]

@@Juide80 it's why people usually describe the ring as the worst thing that could happen to you, be it addiction, depression, ptsd etc. as tolkien is a ww1 vet and sam was supposed to embody the brave non-commissioned officers i personally feel like frodo's struggle has got to do with ptsd/ shellshock. even the best, strongest, etc. at some point will succumb to the stress of trench warfare and once that happens you can take a man out of the war but you cant take the war out of the man.

[@Hazard33]

People give Frodo way too little credit.

[@DevinGtv901]

Frodo be tripping

[@Juide80]

I think they give him way too much. He has a trusted friend by his side and he doesn't use him as his voice of reason and fights him every way but gives every chance to this creature that is known for going crazy and covets the ring which alone is reason enough not to trust him. He makes horrible decisions on who to listen when the right choice couldn't be more clear.

[@MrGaleanon]

The ring was constantly messing with Frodo's senses and thoughts. He was hallucinating all over the place and not telling Sam about it. There's a lot of stuff that is making Frodo have questionable mental states. The only other person that has had exposure to this level or duration of the ring's power, is Smeagol. That horrible shared knowledge is why Frodo was compelled to feel mercy. Stupid, self destructive, gullible mercy, yes, but mercy. His mind was questionable, his mission was vital, his circumstances were dire, his decision was effected.

[@CCC-rd3gc]

Отличный комментарий

[@seanfontaineofficial]

I loved your reaction to Gandalf the White’s reveal. Classic!!!!

[@dumy187]

Frodo is effectively possessed. The ring is exerting its will over him. When Sam thwarted Frodo's attempt to put on the ring when the black rider was 3 feet away, for instance, it was the ring compelling Frodo to betray the group. For a hobbit, Frodo's decisions stand in contrast against his travel companions. He's a relatively good decision maker.

[@kennethjoseph6362]

40:26 Frodo feels bad for Smeagol because he knows he could become what Smeagol has become, by carrying the ring like Smeagol did. but Smeagol had the ring for 500 years before losing it. another great reaction! 👍

[@leeswhimsy]

I know Frodo's behavior is frustrating you, but you have to understand that the ring is THAT powerful. We KNOW that he's acting out of character, that he is not this person, but he really can't help it. Look what the ring did to Gollum. Yes, Gollum "can't" be good because the ring absolutely warped/destroyed his soul - he had the ring for over 500 years. And Elrond already said how impressive it was that Frodo could resist even as much as he has already. If it's doing this to Frodo who can resist it more than most and who has only had the ring for a short time, imagine how corrupted Gollum is inside.

[@spencergrady4575]

Our disagreement pn Frodo won't keep me from loving your reactions big dawg 😂 I've been looking forward to this one!

[@jrchapman8515]

Gotta understand that Frodo is being heavily influenced by the power of the ring

[@MrRodman93]

Devin, I've been watching since the channel's early days, and I can't help but laugh and enjoy every video you put out. Each reaction is so genuine and I love waiting for the next one to come out. I hope you see my comments and everybody else who supports you. Much love. Keep doing what you do and I hope the best for this channel

[@matthewhicks714]

It's not a 1 to 1 metaphor but it helps keep empathy in mind , but imagine traveling from top of ice and snow Canada to bottom of Mexico on foot after surgery (stab) and stage 3 cancer, if you didn't fight hard in a fight or fell over at inconvenient times, I feel like it would be forgivable. Love the reaction.

[@larindanomikos]

HEY! Stop talking ish about my boy Frodo! Frodo isn't listening to Sam, he's listening to Gandalf who told him to have compassion for Gollum and he will play an important part. Frodo knows Gollum was once just like him. He needs to believe Gollum can recover from being a ring bearer because HE.. Frodo.. is the ring bearer now and it's changing him. He needs to believe that he can recover.

[@juttapopp1869]

You will LOVE Return of the King. The two towers is nasically the middle part of a single movie. And PLEASE watch the extended versions, especially of two towers. MUCH more backstory

[@DevinGtv901]

Coming sooner than you think🙌🏾

[@mindihunt1930]

@@DevinGtv901 I keep checking!

[@RabbidM0nkey123]

The ring is the most corrupt and powerful thing in the world…. Frodo is the only person on middle earth who is capable of carrying such a task out. Anyone else would’ve been corrupted by the power of the ring and taking it for themselves within the first 10 seconds of holding the ring

[@Zseventyone]

3:19 - That’s the Elven rope gifted from Galad… however you spell that Elven queen’s name.

[@JangTheKim]

It truly is the best trilogy. It’s fargin epis! Great reaction sir. Thumbs up!

[@DevinGtv901]

It’s that time again!

[@DarthChosen]

you got to understand frodo sees gollum as what he might become and that if gollum cant be saved then neither can he.

[@amiraitallouache4377]

I cannot believe i have to defend Gollum, but he's right about one thing: If they had gone through the gate, they would've been caught. The area behind the gate is the most fortified region of Mordor with the most orcs. No chance of getting through there unseen

[@charlesbarnes6912]

Jeffrey Rhys-Davies that plays Gimli also did the voice of Treebeard 😊

[@JodanTheHero]

*Fun Fact:* The actor who plays Aragorn *broke his toe* when he kicks this helmet (15:21). His scream of pain was so real and so fitting for the scene that they left it in. ...And then he _continued_ to act through the pain until he could get to a hospital. *Total badass.*

[@michaelwolf7840]

Your supposed to say "but did you know" thems the rules bro

[@rickardroach9075]

I did not know that! 😐

[@michaelwolf7840]

This is serious shit in the community

[@SurvivorBri]

The actor is Viggo Mortenson. Give some respect to his name.

[@rickardroach9075]

@@SurvivorBri Give some respect to his name’s spelling, too.

[@lanzknecht8599]

Treebeard is spoken by John Rhys-Davies, who also plays Gimli.

[@lalunadesangre1808]

I'd love to see the version where they ignore Gandalfs words and Sam just kills Gollum. Even if they stay lost and die, the journey would be a lot quieter.

[@djnkosi]

"I Got WAY TOO Invested" - join the club my brother!

[@dubya_tee_eff]

I've been waiting for you to drop this. In my opinion, hands down the best movie trilogy ever!

[@DevinGtv901]

😂😂 Sorry for the anticipation

[@dubya_tee_eff]

@DevinGtv901 All good. You bring great energy to these films. I knew you'd be hyped up to see Gandalf return. And it's a very minor detail and doesn't really carry anything beyond this film. But the "elven rope" is magical. That's why it came so freely when they gave it a tug. Like Frodo said, "REAL Elvish rope."

[@willsutton2235]

@39:49 Yes, you are correct and sauron fears the humans banning together and defeating him just like in the first movie.

[@shaharadegan9993]

Welcome Back!! So excited to re-watch this with you. Great reaction😊looking forward to seeing part 2❤

[@monkeymox2544]

You seem to be missing the point with Gollum. Remember in Moria, Frodo said it was a pity that Bilbo hadn't killed Gollum - it was Gandalf who told Frodo not to be too quick to deal out death in judgement, and that Gollum would have some part to play before the end. Tolkien saw value in mercy, which is also why Aragorn spared Grima. No spoilers, but ultimately Frodo was right to show mercy, and Sam was wrong to doubt him. Same goes for Aragorn.

[@TarkovFLIR]

you are right, elvish rope is able to untie itself on command, aswell as being extremely light and strong.

[@DevinGtv901]

Where can I find some of that lol

[@jpotter2086]

We all need Elvish extension cords. Lots of them!

[@Hexcaliblur83]

Gollum got that crackhead strength boy... 😆😆💪🏼

[@michaelcoffey1991]

@Devin G 23:42 Herogasm and Moviegasm meet :). Not even when you do Xmen 97 willI smile this much it is amazing to see you fall in love with this as so many of us did when we read it or saw the animated films of the 1970's..... As for Frodo your points are valid but he is an everyman.... he is just a pure hearted hobbit who is resistant to the ring and thus makes foolish choices as the ring corrupts him further. He is not the hero nor the warrior nor the archer those are other players :). I hope you watch the extended versions of the 3 lotr films and then hopefully The hobbit and its 3 prequel films. As always I love seeing your passion, your honesty and your empathy. Amazing reaction I hope these films break 1k in likes for you and your channel

[@BobBlumenfeld]

How did Gollum lose the Ring? It left him, and Bilbo found it. If you want to learn more, watch The Hobbit movies.

[@DevinGtv901]

Already have on Patreon. On the last one now

[@blackout1292]

Lets go clone wars clone wars animated series!

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

21:50 To answer your earlier question: Gollum lost the ring when it fell out of his pocket and Bilbo found it. (This is played out in The Hobbit movie.) That is why Frodo wears it, more securely, on a chain around his neck.

[@sonman63]

If Frodo and them went in thru the black gate they fursure woulda been screwed bro. Theres thousands of orcs right behind the gate, the ring would tempt frodo even more since he’s surrounded by orcs, the moment they get caught it woulda been over. The cloaks wouldnt protect them too long

[@MrGaleanon]

Extended edition, elevated disposition.

[@charlesisbell6561]

My girl just watched these and she also didn’t like Frodo as much as you, y’all are both highly underestimating the power of the ring and how hard it is to carry it’s the hardest thing in the series easy

[@RamsayboltonSnow]

Devin these aren’t probably the best movies ever made. They are the BEST period

[@nebulousreactions]

Frodo slander aside, you get a like for the reaction to Gandalf's reveal alone ;)

[@jakekuykendall5940]

All of the pity Frodo has may frustrate you but its actually the main force that will swing the outcome of the struggle between good and evil.

[@MsAppeljack]

Smiegel is so damaged, part of him the real part of him wants to be good, but the damaged part, the part that felt betrayed is the bad side. It is a constant war for him.

[@cp368productions2]

Smeagol

[@cmsmithification]

Been waiting for this reaction

[@somebluntdude]

Everyone needs a Sam in their life

[@lcbonastre2418]

Next The Lord Of The Ring Extended Edition Of The Return Of The King Extended Edition. Trilogy The Hobbit Extended Edition Of The Adventures Of Bilbo Baggin: (1) An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition (2) The Desolation Of Smaug Extended Edition (3) The Battle Five Armie Extended Edition

[@DevinGtv901]

I’m already on the last Hobbit movie on Patreon. The are absolutely fantastic

[@MrGaleanon]

Saruman taught Grima magic of words that could bridge the distance gap between Saruman and Theoden. Grima was that way visually because he was under the same grimy curse that Theoden was.

[@cuylorna]

AT 15:05 Eomer drops his sword

[@JohnOttawa]

Glad you're back to LOTR

[@DevinGtv901]

Appreciate you turning in!

[@jpotter2086]

Already anticipating your reaction to The Return of the King ... you'll be bouncing around like a superball!

[@williammonroe6839]

About to watch, but love your reactions big dog.

[@DevinGtv901]

Glad you clicked 💪🏿

[@nooneofconsequence1251]

Wormtongue be like JD Vance... defending Putin...

[@marshallprince2583]

Since you've already seen all three, this is not a spoiler. If Frodo had killed Gollum when you wanted him to, the Ring would not have been destroyed. Frodo still would have fallen to its power, and Sam wouldn't have been able to stop him. The Nazgul would have gotten to Mt. Doom before anyone else, and they would have taken the ring from Frodo and returned it to Sauron. As Gandalf said, the pity of Bilbo could rule the fate of many. The same is true of Frodo's pity.

[@Juveenyle]

It’s so funny how you don’t like Frodo it’s been so long ago and I watched these movies so many times that I think I forgot that Frodo used to aggravate me as well but when you see what he goes through and the burden of the ring you can understand but I think you’re more of a Bilbo guy like a lot of us 😂

[@krisfrederick5001]

There is no such investment too deep into The Lord of the Rings. I saw the first film and thought it was great, but didn't quite understand what I was getting into. Watching with a friend that read the books as a kid, I still didn't fully appreciate it. Then I saw THIS. And I was completely enthralled and fell in love forever with the story and the lore, it all came together.

[@DevinGtv901]

There are so many small clues that you must pay attention to

[@marvinleach3059]

I hated on Frodo too in The Fellowship... but seeing the burden the ring is, I couldn't hate on him. Remember, especially when going into The Return of the King, THE RING WANTS TO BE FOUND. So it's influence is all the more powerful even now. Truthfully, it's amazing Frodo could resist so much

[@NekesaGuerin]

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[@renee176]

The Cloak was given to Frodo by Galadria ( The glowing lady-sorry name spelled incorrectly), before they continued on their journey up the river. The cloak had magical properties.😊

[@AniwayasSong]

Seeing Characters behave stupidly is definitely frustrating, but Tolkien didn't do this by accident. The Man was in WWI, in the trenches, LOST two of his closest friends in that absolute BS/Farce of a war (The way the 'Leaders' conducted it, not the people who died fighting it), so he knows first-hand people who SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER, still doing dumb things. Also, the Ring is trying to warp/control Frodo, turning him into what Gollum/Smeagol now are, so that influence affects Frodo/Others' thinking/rationing abilities. One of the things (And it was often the most difficult task of them all), that Sir Jackson and 'Co.' had to contend with, when it was decided to go with a trilogy (vs just one or two movies), is splicing the various scenes in a way that both honored what Professor Tolkien wrote, but also in ways that a modern day audience of film would find entertaining/captivating. Basically, in the books, Tolkien often writes MANY chapters of what 'This person/Group' is doing, and then swings back to others. If you ever read the books, you'll know what I'm talking about, and in some instances, Tolkien's time line is really skewed because he's writing about what some are doing well before or after what others are doing, in the next chapters. This confused me as a young adult first reading the books, and in 'The Appendices' discs which are also *AMAZING* Sir Jackson/Philipa/Others talk about it.

[@jinthao00]

Ouwie! It's here. This reactions goes hard as fuck! 😅

[@TakNaMarginesie]

If you ask why Gandalf is somehowe curious when he is called "Gandalf" - it was not his original name. It was Olorin. Elves called him Mithrandir, dwarves - Tharkûn. He really had many names. :)

[@Exeler-genannt-Vogelsang]

Stoped watching six minutes in. Gandalf: "It's a pity that stayed Bilbo's hand. Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them, Frodo? Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment." Reactor: "Gandalf is so wise!" also Reactor as soon as Gollum shows up: calls for Frodo to kill Gollum and calls hmi stupid for his pitty. I just can't stand the hypocrisy.

[@luxiwow2615]

Always love your reactions and the energy behind it! Keep it up D! 🙂

[@chequehook68]

Hope you guys enjoyed date week. Hopefully DG will do the Hobbit trilogy also.

[@mariokx250]

If the had gone in through the gate without Sméagol stopping them, they’d have been captured and killed immediately, and Sauron would have gotten the ring back. Sméagol doesn’t even know that they’re planning to destroy the ring, he just knows that if they went in through the gate, Sauron would have the ring and everything would be over.

[@A_Gu]

Best reaction to the reveal of Gandalf the White I've seen! loved it. The battle of Helm's Deep is one of my favourite parts of these movies, so I'm looking forward to part two. In regards to Frodo, as a bookreader, I was annoyed by him on my first watch too (he's quite a bit different in the books), but on my 100th or something re-watch, I find myself relating to him a lot.

[@jumbohoss2991]

By the way.. The voice of Treebeard are John-Rhys Davis voice. And he is the actor who played Gimli. His voice was so deep and on point that they didn't need to change it by the computer.

[@Commander-vf1lk]

Even though Elrond should’ve dealt with Isildur. Remember, Elrond can’t touch the ring cuz it’ll corrupt him & it is at full power inside the volcano regardless how pure his intentions are

[@Commander-vf1lk]

13:55 Remember, there are no airports & police weren’t a thing so the military are the ones enforcing the laws. Also patrol the borders personally. Can you imagine, you have to travel by walking, horseback, & carriages/wagons that takes days compared to now.

[@rickardroach9075]

6:56 The Uruk-hai are never late, Orc-maggots. Nor are they early; they arrive precisely when they mean to.

[@Mr.Sequiro]

You would have killed Gollum immediately and thus you would have failed the mission and likely been captured and killed, thats seriously if you even made it past the first movie. Frodo was well aware of the danger with Gollum, but remember even Gandalf said not to be eager to deal out death and judgement. He told Frodo that Gollum had a part to play and yet you would have ignored Gandalfs advice and killed him. Frodo realized Gollum would be useful. They were lost, Gollum got them through the swamps help them get to Mordor, Gollum kept them from going through The Black Gate where they would have most certainly been caught.

[@patrickkihn]

The Ring is eating Frodo alive from the inside: mind, heart and soul. It has the power to turn him into another Gollum, and he knows it. Frodo is gradually and irresistibly undergoing this process. He wants to save Gollum because only that way can he know that he himself can be saved from the same fate. If you are mortal, you do not possess the Ring. It possesses you. It is far more powerful; it was made by the greatest sorcerer in Middle-earth, and the most evil. His will is mightier than yours, no matter who you are. Remember, even Gandalf was afraid to so much as touch the Ring. Frodo has the hardest job in the world. In his place, no one would do better. Absolutely no one.

[@johnvestil3789]

Bro I hit the like button before even start watching your video. I can’t wait for part 2, and can’t wait for you to finish the trilogy.

[@Bob1014ify]

1:41, what is Gandalf saying? There was a video on the mandela effect about this part changing, and damn if it hasn't. He used to say "run you fools" clear as a bell. Don't know what he's saying now but this convinces me the Mandela effect is real.

[@manpreetmatharoo6602]

Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) did the helmet kicking scene many times (I think 20?). On his last attempt, he let out a genuine scream of pain because he broke his toe! It was so genuine that this scene made it into the movie...

[@sandimcalisterblood2675]

You're right, it is the best trilogy ever. Everybody else can fight for second place❤

[@troy5541]

Great video. You always have the best energy. 🖖

[@midnight7703]

Devin, I really like your reactions! It is hard to keep in sync with you when you reacted to the first LOTR movie a month ago.

[@cobrian45]

The cloak they were under at the black gate is an elvish cloak. Magical properties, acts as camoflauge when necessary

[@arkavi2]

Let's go!🎉 Their taken the hobbitses to Isengard !

[@georgeditzel3504]

There are 3 books and 3 movies in this trilogy, Lord of the Rings. There is a book called The Hobbit which is also 3 movies. The answer to how Bilbo got the ring is there.

[@CCC-rd3gc]

Сэм замечательный друг. Но не случайно он так любит Фродо. Значит, Фродо заслуживает такой преданной дружбы. А Сэм прекрасно понимает, что именно кольцо так ужасно влияет на его друга. Скорее бы посмотреть продолжение реакции.

[@Coolen14]

25:41 "that mother fucker got hops!" Proceeds to mime as a horse jockey racing across a track. Don't know why but that had me in stitches man

[@joellenglass2344]

So King Theoden of Rohan is the father of Theodred (the one who was wounded and died in the beginning) and the uncle of Eowyn and her brother Eomer, captain of the horse masters. Oh and Aragorn is older than Theoden and half elf.

[@cp368productions2]

You actually picked up on the Elven rope being tied and basically untying itself to fall, other reactors think they were lucky. Eomer and Eowyn are the nephew and niece of King Theoden, Theodred is his son.

[@jessestanley1690]

Remember the words of Galadriel “ the quest stands on the edge of a knife stray but a little and it will fail” everything that happens happened the way it was meant to it couldn’t have gone any other way

[@psykopsyko-of2yl]

Please watch empire of the Sun movie !

[@Danj1095]

Gandolf fought the balrog by himself just so he could collect all of that exp and level up! Lol 😂

[@Robbo-mx8nn]

Once you watch the hobbit you’ll get a full story of how Gollum lost the ring