THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Elijah Wood

[@justinzadorsky7644]

Kristen being asked out by Aragorn is the biggest flex she didn’t even realize she could flex. Amazing.

[@Juanstoned]

Right!! And then they just kept it moving like she didn’t even just say that! Like i need us to pause this whole reaction and I need the tea 🤣😂

[@joebrate7518]

I respect him even more now for his good taste in women 😂 Totally didn't see this twist coming from this reaction vid.

[@marcial.1636]

@@Juanstoned i know right! i'm like you cant throw that out there and not elaborate lol.

[@DJejbarros]

Guy is 33 older than her... wow

[@kitmonroe]

@@DJejbarros And she's an adult, so whatever. I will not judge him for crushing on Kristen, because honestly ... same.

[@coldflamebluedragon196]

Literally never get tired of people reacting to this masterpiece of a trilogy

[@BramGaunt]

Same for me. :D

[@Susboycocoa]

I’ve watched dozens of these and they only make me want to watch the movies more

[@Raven777777777777777]

True. Seen it maybe 50 times at this point and it's so refreshing seeing these reactions.

[@MisterHPlays]

With this movie I actually feel happy for the reactors that they get to see it

[@devakibhagwat6146]

Same, I've lost count of how many times I've watched reactions to it

[@mistermarkham101]

Loving the Boromir support here. So many don’t understand that he truly was a good man with a caring heart and a bravery unseen by most, they only see that he succumbed to the ring yet he is so much more than that.

[@SunsetInDistrict12]

Totally agree. The Ring used his love for Gondor and its people and twisted it, and made it his fall. That's what made him so relatable. Everyone aims to be like Aragon, but many will eventually be like Boromir if they are in his shoes.

[@Mantis_Toboggan_MD.]

To be fair the films (the cinema releases in particular) don't really do him justice. He's portrayed far more sympathetically in the books. Another thing a lot of reactors do not understand is that the Ring would've consumed everyone in the Fellowship eventually, even Gandalf! That is why Gandalf was so determined for Frodo not to offer him the ring in the first place.

[@TheOffkilter]

If you only saw him in the cinema version youd understand how he was misaligned for so long

[@marioalejandroburgosmanzan5553]

También hay que tener en cuenta que aragorn le dijo a frodo te hubiera seguido, hasta os confines de mordor, sabe que no lo puede acompañar por el anillo lo tienta

[@keltonhouse6400]

First time I watched this film I was too young to understand him and didn’t care too much for him. 10+ years later I either cry or get a major lump in my throat while watching him fight till his last breath. Its powerful and inspiring

[@ZonnexNecton]

You are never late to start watching this trilogy. Nor are you early. You are watching the trilogy precisely as you means to.

[@greglr19751]

😂 nicely done, sir.

[@greglr19751]

😂 nicely done, sir.

[@hcpiano]

Haha, that was perfect! 😂👌

[@dr_ty]

I see what you did there 😉

[@emieleode]

Brilliant. I understood the reference

[@tkinsey3]

The two of you hugging/weeping/laughing at the end is honestly the greatest recommendation you could possibly give. These films are the GOAT.

[@rikk319]

"Sam's my favorite." Oh, you don't even know the half of it yet. Best friend in a story, ever, hands down.

[@PickledShark]

It’s not even close either. Like, I don’t even know who else I’d put anywhere near Sam tier.

[@matthalpin1981]

Sam is the GOAT! My whole family loves him most of all. Can't wait till these two see him in action in the next two films.

[@AMcCarthy83]

They are so not ready.

[@slimmccoy8863]

Been said before: Sam is the friend we all want, and the friend we should try to be.

[@matthewquach2705]

@@slimmccoy8863 He really is the MVP of this movie as Kirsten said

[@hendrikworung1967]

For real, if Samwise didn't travel with Frodo, Frodo would never gone that far.

[@gember1382]

Well...just not a friend who calls me, mister all the time. I know he was the gardner, but it doesn't feel right to me

[@suflanker45]

He is the ultimate Ride or Die Wingman.

[@benbooth2783]

​@gember1382 In the books, Frodo was a wealthy man after being left Bilbos estate when Bilbo left. Sam was employed by Frodo as his gardener. That's why Sam refers to Frodo as "mister".

[@kennethlane7645]

Just so you guys know. The wizards aren't actually old men. They're more like angels who just take the form of old men. They're actually quite spry and capable.

[@richardwallis9374]

Yep. Demi gods locked inside old men by the big G God of the universe to help middle earth resist Sauron. 5 there were, Saruman went bad, 2 of them are MIA, there’s one busy with wildlife in the forest and Gandalf trying to pickup the slack. Actually equal in rank to Sauron but forbidden to use their power in most ways. Meant to help muster the free peoples and guide them.

[@Bsco09]

Lol i always silently think about this fact whenever im with ppl watching the parts like when Gandalf yoinks Samwise through the window or when hes fighting or running lol

[@gawainethefirst]

And Sauron, like Morgoth before him, is like them but stronger.

[@chadbennett7873]

They are ageless since they were there at the beginning. Tolkien's description of creation (in the Silmarillion) is absolutely beautiful.

[@benjammin9471]

​@@chadbennett7873 I've always preferred Tolkiens creation myths over the bibles. Imagine how crazy religion would be if he was born a millennia or 2 earlier

[@jeporteunjin3107]

the hug while crying at the frodo & sam scene at the end is such a mood haha

[@morcjul]

Yes that was such a beautiful and unique reaction!

[@lacondrathompson1747]

22:16 22:17 22:19 22:21 22:22 22:24 22:25 22:27 22:30 beautiful top

[@marcushertz4434]

Did that make anyone else whink of Timon and Pumba crying at the end of "Can you feel the love tonight"?

[@thedarkknight2221]

Sean Bean gives one of the all time greatest and most emotional death scenes in movie history. When Boromir is at his lowest and about to die in despair, Aragorn lifts his spirit by promising to protect THEIR people, giving Boromir peace of mind and heart knowing that his people will be saved by Aragorn, his brother in arms, his captain, his king. 🫡😭

[@ucheehQ]

I have mixed feelings about his death in the movie vs. the book. On one hand, the movie scenes are done so incredibly well and they close his character arc perfectly. Sean Bean's acting is immaculate, as is Viggo Mortensen's. On the other hand, the idea of book-Boromir being killed without the last moments with Aragorn comforting him and giving him that peace I think is an amazing piece of tragic writing. Boromir died defending two Hobbits, while in his mind he had failed completely. He succumbed to the corruption of the Ring, and he could not see a good outcome of this endeavour. In his final moments, he thought it was all in vain and his beloved Gondor would fall to Sauron. There was no peace of mind for him in the end, only despair, yet he still tried his absolute best and refused to go down easily. No matter how emotional the movie scenes are, whenever I think about book-Boromir, it hits me a lot harder.

[@kris11ocean]

Amen

[@Casin]

I’m here for Kristen taking turns to thirst after every member of the Fellowship, even Gandalf. 😂

[@janstraka8674]

I mean... sir Ian McKellen ages like fine wine. Even today, at 85, he looks good.

[@uncommon_scents]

Return of the King is going to devastate Kristen. 😂

[@chadbennett7873]

Ya think? Let's set up a pool how many tissues she uses.

[@katatonickiwi8310]

LoL That's exactly what I thought

[@SwimmingBird27]

That one scene with everyone always destroys me

[@ronweber1402]

@@SwimmingBird27 That one doesn't get me for some reason. The one that gets me, every time is "Rosie Cotton dancin'. She had ribbons in her hair". Destroyed, each and every time.

[@FireNooodles]

​@@ronweber1402Ahhhh that part gets me too

[@mufeezazam4763]

This trilogy will forever be a timeless classic.

[@nobedience]

I bet, in 25 years, it is as good as now and then. Its one of the greatest movies of all time. The acting is flawless.

[@ChadVital]

Best trilogy of all time.

[@MermaidMusings7]

It's a masterpiece.

[@Tyraeleon]

You're not an official movie reaction channel until you've done the rite of passage and reacted to the Lord of the Rings

[@DMG551]

There are lots of channels that are becoming official recently 😂 (not that I’m complaining)

[@nancyhayes9958]

@@DMG551Me, either. I came home from work and saw there was a new reaction to Fellowship. Best way to start the weekend.

[@cloudsn]

Kristen sobbing is how my mom watches all movies, lol. As a kid I was always so exasperated, like chill it's just a movie? But as I've gotten older, I appreciate how honestly she feels and reacts.

[@twdhardstyle9129]

I have watched the Lord of the Rings trilogy many times, but Boromir's death always brings tears to my eyes. And watching you cry, I can't stop feeling sad. Sleep tight "Son of Gondor"💔😭

[@udraj914]

just made literally the same comment

[@maryjaygee9833]

I made my daughter sit down and watch Fellowship with me for her first time on Thanksgiving night. She's a sensitive soul. She cried when Bilbo got scared of Gandalf at the beginning, and was absolutely inconsolable during Boramir's departure

[@Henngist]

Galadriel is Arwen's grandmother. She remembers the world before there was a sun or moon. In the extended version, she revealed to Frodo that she bears one of the three rings that were given to the Elves, and were never touched by Sauron.

[@leroyjenkins2639]

Galadriels hair also glows with a combination of both the lights of the trees in the undying lands. That’s why Feanor wanted her hair to be used in the creation of the silmerils. She rejected this offer 3 times because he asked out of greed. When Gimli asks for her hair over a millennia later, he has no clue of the significance but she gives him 3 strands of hair. One for every time Feanor asked her, because Gimli asked for it out of true admiration of her beauty

[@Jacana2k6]

Actually Frodo (and us) meet the bearers of all three elven rings and the nine rings of men.

[@MermaidMusings7]

I wish they mentioned that in the movies. People who haven't read the books will never know they are related.

[@Jacana2k6]

@@MermaidMusings7 I might have been a time issue. The movies were running long as it is. They did film Galadriel showing her ring to Frodo but cut it from the theatrical version. I forget if she tells Frodo when the one ring is destroyed most likely the elven rings will stop working as well. Everything extra special about Lothlorien and Rivendell was from two of the rings. When the one ring is destroyed, the elves still lose.

[@captainchaos3667]

Of course it's also shown in the intro that she has one of the Elven rings, as does Elrond (and Círdan of course, but he is never introduced). But I have yet to see anyone make that connection.

[@Tampahop]

I saw the movie with my nephew. When we saw the balrog, we stared at each other and knew what we were thinking. That was exactly what we thought a balrog should look like. When I first read the books, I wanted to see a movie, but doubted one would ever be made. Thank you Peter Jackson for bringing my dream to life.

[@bloodyneptune]

I remember getting teary eyed at the first shot of the Misty Mountains. I knew it was just some mountains in New Zealand, but in the moment all I could picture was Bilbo and the dwarves on their adventure. That's the first thing that got me, a helicopter shot of some New Zealand mountains 😂

[@Lethgar_Smith]

That scene where you see that white hot flame in the back of his throat is an exact copy of the shot in Ghostbusters when Zuul says his name and Sigourney slams the refrigerator door shut. I recognized it when I saw it in the theater. My thought was, "Oooh, you copied Zuul!"

[@johndignan64]

I read LOTR in ‘77. Bakshi film came out in ‘78. Loved it. Never finished unfortunately. Had to wait 23 years for PJ versions. Loved them also. As well as the BBC audio dramatization. Minds Eye one is ok too.

[@nancyhayes9958]

I went to see it with my boyfriend. I was trying so hard not to spoil it for him only to find out later I’d let him know something bad was coming. We were holding hands, and he said my grip kept getting tighter and tighter, to the point it hurt a little. I loved the Shire and Rivendell, but the encounter with the balrog was when I knew this was going to be amazing. Thirty years of waiting, and it was worth it.

[@Tampahop]

@@nancyhayes9958 You're kidding! The same thing happened to me when I went to see Alien. My date had already seen it, but didn't want to disappoint me, so she didn't tell me. Every time something was about to happen, she dug into my arm hard nearly breaking skin with her nails, so I was already half out of my seat when the scare happened. I can't imagine what the rest of the audience thought was going on. It was one of my best movie experiences. 😁

[@LordVolkov]

"We're always wasting food!" Spoken like a true hobbit Achara 🥰

[@aesthetic_pro1510]

I want jaby and some other intelligent guy or woman react to SK's Velaikkaran 2017 movie Its got FAFA in it, his first tamil movie in my opinion better than The Wolf Of Wall Street, very practical movie Prove me wrong?

[@reubenbeacham7041]

5:00 Sauron is one of the Maiar, who are essentially angelic beings who serve the Valar, the great powers of Middle Earth who in turn serve Eru Illuvitar, who is God. In the first age, the strongest of the Valar, Morgoth, was the OG Dark Lord who wreaked havoc on Middle Earth, and he corrupted many of the Maiar and turned them into his servants. One of these was Sauron, who became Morgoth’s chief lieutenant, as well as the beings who became the Balrogs. Morgoth was eventually defeated, and Sauron was then left to take his place.

[@claytondietl8136]

I love how the visual/sound of Bilbo dropping the ring on the floor conveys just how heavy, the burden of the ring really is. And be ready…when you watch Return of the King, keep a couple of boxes of Kleenex on hand! But make sure you watch the Extended Editions for the remaining two films.

[@Judymoe]

In the theater, you could hear and feel the impact of the ring on the floor; the bass was so deep!

[@ZombieChylde]

When Aragorn decapitated Lurtz (the Uruk-hai), the audience clapped and cheered. What a great moment. I will never forget this cinematic experience.

[@thechad4485]

I literally burst into laughter. It was an unexpected reaction from myself, but it was because I was so young I had never really seen a straight-up decapitation on film before. 😅 Add that on top of the contrast of his sudden death with him acting so tough mere moments before, and my young autistic brain couldn’t help but laugh.

[@garmisra7841]

What was just as amazing to me with hindsight was the detail of when Aragorn impaled Lurtz on his sword, Lurtz pulled himself down the length of the blade because he was STILL TRYING TO BITE ARAGORN"S FACE OFF! What a savage, LOL

[@hommedevitruve4677]

Peter Jackson made all three films at the same time; he said this isn't fantasy, it's history. He's a director who - unlike so many today - actually respected the source material. Yes he made some changes die-hard LOTR fans didn't like, but the trilogy pretty much pleased both LOTR nerds and non-fans alike, which is a rare thing. This trilogy will forever be a timeless classic.

[@DingleJBerry]

Thank god he left out Tom Bombadil. People would have left the theater after 5 mins of his rhyming nonsense bringing the plot to a standstill.

[@e.x.watson9997]

Glorfindel disagrees xD

[@chadbennett7873]

Respected the writer of "The Book of the Millennium" and "Book oi the Century" in 2000 rather than thinking he could improve it, unlike the morons doing "Rings of Power." Ego is an unforgiving bitch.

[@scalisque5403]

⁠@@DingleJBerrydon’t disrespect the Chad Tom Bombadil. He was just chilling with his hot wife in the woods

[@bloodyneptune]

As a die hard fan, raised by a die hard fan that started reading me the books as soon as he was fairly sure I was understanding words, I think the changes all make sense, because they were trying to translate it into a visual medium with a time limit. You can't exactly put a movie down and come back like you can a book, they had to compact it. And even those changed bits _felt_ Like Tolkien. And as much as I love Tom, I agree with the other comment. 30 seconds of "come merry dol, derry dol and merryo, Goldberry, Goldberry merry yellow berryo" we're losin a few audiance members 😂

[@kratosGOW]

“We’ve decided to watch the theatrical edition rather than the Extended one.” Us: Tell us, “friends”. When did Cinepals abandon reason for madness?! 😂

[@omarsheriff51]

Thetrical is FAR superior in pretty much all aspects. So, wise choice

[@veke1000]

@@omarsheriff51 Theatrical edition should have 1. "concerning hobbits" scene where Bilbo introduce them to watchers. 2. the scene where Sam and Frodo see the "wood elves". Otherwise theatrical ver. is better with the phasing and length. Extended is for fans and 2nd watching if you liked it.

[@omarsheriff51]

@@veke1000 Concerning hobbits is absolutely unnecessary to understand how hobbits live, it's self explanatory. NOBODY at the time this movie released said "oh, I didn't understand who the hobbits are". But yeah, we kind of agree. I think none of the added scenes are remotely necessary and the movie suffers greatly from having them. They are not nearly as well directed and crafted as the original movie scenes are, and they make the experience way too undigestable. Litteraly nobody said something was missing, there is no plot hole, except maybe, and I say maybe, when galadriel gives the fellowship gifts. Because the light she gives Frodo comes usefull later.

[@veke1000]

@@omarsheriff51 But TT and ROTK extended ver. are different, those I prefer extended. I think that those 2 have solid and important added scenes. There's also bad and unnecessary added scenes. But overall I like to watch them extended.

[@nono-ch8oy]

​@omarsheriff51 Nah the extra songs are necessary just because they're good.

[@MarcusHoelscher]

Achara and Kristen's reaction to this film is one of the best I've ever seen. Love that they really, really got what these films are all about... friendship.

[@GESCHOBEN]

100% True!

[@fxzero666]

I agree! Their hug at the end put it my top 3 reactions ... they got it completely!

[@MermaidMusings7]

CinePals, Popcorn In Bed, The Media Knights, and SoFieReacts have the best LOTR reactions.

[@GESCHOBEN]

@@MermaidMusings7 SofieReacts is a sleeper in the LOTR Reactions. Can't wait for the second Reaction!

[@darylsdog9521]

@@MermaidMusings7the Octobers also

[@EmperorDude1990]

When you watch the next two, you GOTTA watch the Extended versions: they add so many more character moments and depth to the story :]

[@Bsco09]

Yeah agreed, you can get by ok without the Extended on Fellowship but the next two have some pretty big holes without the Extended.

[@DAngelProductions]

100%

[@DestinyAwaits19]

The added character moments in the extended are cringeworthy and sentimental, they bog the movies down in too much filler and unnecessary fluff not required for these already brilliant films.

[@zacharyjamesdixon]

Except for boromir and faramir’s stuff in Two Towers and the Saruman stuff at the beginning of Return, I feel like the theatricals are a better viewing experience. Especially for a first timer.

[@wchenful]

I think the theatrical is better in terms of pacing and storytelling for people new to the franchise - extended is for existing fans.

[@LizPainter]

The clip of Kristen losing it at the Armageddon reaction was such good foreshadowing.😂

[@wiz7464]

Having watched those movies for like 500 times, it is so cute to witness someone seeing this world for the first time!!!!

[@Frightspear]

“I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King

[@Iceman-135]

If you two haven't already watched the next two movies, you MUST absolutely do the Extended Editions. They flesh out the world and characters a lot more and do not feel out of place really.

[@TheStormblooper-100]

I didn't even know people still watched the theatrical versions. 🤔

[@breezymango4113]

Yes!! They really need to watch the Extended Editions!! Some of my favorite scenes are in them.

[@davefranklyn7730]

Sauron's an angel gone bad. He was one of the Maiar (Angelic beings), who were those spirits which descended into Ëa (Creation/The Universe) to assist the Valar (God like being) in the shaping of Arda (Earth). Sauruman and Gandalf were also Maiar.

[@Aragonsdick5170]

..and so was the Balrog..

[@MichaelLee-tt7gm]

The balrogs were also corrupted Maiar.

[@ro55mo22]

He was also a Maiar of Aule, who was essentially the God of Making / Smithing. Hence his ability in either teaching others to make rings or making them himself as gifts and then finally crafting his own master ring to govern them.

[@claudiaiwv7815]

I don't mind the theatrical version for Fellowship. But you MUST watch the extended editions for the next ones or else Kristen's going to miss some crucial explanations!! They really do make a huge difference.

[@IronQwaser13]

ESPECIALLY the scene at the beginning of RotK. That scene should've never been cut.

[@paulelroy6650]

the theatrical version is the only cut you NEED. the extended is just extra stuff for the fans.

[@IronQwaser13]

@paulelroy6650 what about knowing what became of Saruman and how the Palantir ended up on the ground? Or why Sam says, "even these Elvish cloaks won't hide us in there." Those scenes are only in the extended editions. Every time I've seen a reaction to the theatrical cut, the reactor always asks, "What about Saruman?"

[@StopReadingMyNameOrElse]

@@IronQwaser13 "Oh, he died." Quite literally the only revelation you can get from that. Stop trying to act like it's the most important and must watch thing ever lmao. I'd much rather take the word of Peter Jackson, than some dude online that thinks far too highly of them. He said the Theatrical Cut is the intended experience, period.

[@matthiasschlee3402]

@@paulelroy6650 If you do not know what you are talking about, better be quiet instead of giving false advise!!!!!

[@ultranova05]

One tidbit I noticed this time around is that Boromir had parallels with both wizards in this film. Saruman had the idea of ‘we can’t win against Sauron so let’s join him’ & Boromir shared a similar sentiment of ‘destroying the ring is never going to get done so we may as well use it for ourselves.’ They both thought on a selfish level & they were both willing to give up & give in. It illustrates the themes of how a lack of faith/hope can lead to corruption. But ultimately Boromir was not isolated the way that Saruman was. Boromir was honest with himself & confided with friends. He found the strength to do what was right in the end & he died a honorable, noble & heroic death, just like Gandalf. Boromir’s story illustrates what every man & woman has to face & overcome…we all have to wrestle against ourselves & our destructive vices & that our decisions impact other planes of existence & vice versa. The natural influences the supernatural & Vice versa. We’re never alone, you’re never alone.

[@davidsumpter4933]

What is amazing is that all three movies were filmed at the same time. The actors couldn't remember the scenes they were in and where they fit into the overall story. It's truly a timeless masterpiece.

[@AlexisLopez-pb8ms]

Everybody says the world would be a better place if we all had a friend like Sam. More importantly the world would be a better place if we all were like Sam. Absolutely the MVP of this trilogy ❤❤❤

[@Henngist]

Horses do not like jumping into places with uncertain footing.

[@Bsco09]

Lol yeah had nothing to do with the distance, they would have landed it but then end up in the River. Would make zero sense to jump, even if the Nazgul weren't averse to water. Which doesnt mean they Cant go in it, they just dont like it and it muddles their senses. Similar with the Orcs and the Sun.

[@alundavies1016]

Particularly dislike boats

[@DarkSun123456789]

I am always surprised that basically no reactor whatsoever, ever comes to the conclusion "horse in full sprint trying to jump on a small ferry in the middle of a river = bad idea". Everyone always jumps to the "afraid of water" conclusion for some reason.

[@Bsco09]

​​@@DarkSun123456789 Haha yeah i know right, exactly! It's always either that, Or, thinking *oh they must be afraid of/not like water* gets to the River scene with Arwen* Oh I guess they dont care about water. Lol What... No... Lol. Even if they don't like water, which they Don't, it's Not Them stepping in the water, it's their horses... Not the same thing 😅 and they all immediately regret it haha. But after watching dozens of Reactions over the last few years, its almost always that reaction lol its just Odd 😆

[@rikk319]

@@DarkSun123456789 It's because most people are personally unfamiliar with horses nowadays.

[@zanderC5953]

I am on an endless loop of LOTR reactions. The algorithm has got me where it hurts🥰🤩💍🧙‍♂️🏰🧌

[@danholmesfilm]

Same. Doing 3 different channels right now lol

[@TheSeeking2know]

Same here.

[@jakajakos]

Yea. Same lol

[@cobrien4007]

Not showing ‘you shall not pass’ is a BOLD editing choice

[@StriderKP]

Kristen's interpretation and run down of the themes of this beautiful story was so lovely to watch as she opened herself up and expressed herself in such an empathetic way. What a lovely person she is. Achara is an absolute sweetheart too with how she was supporting her friend. Looking forward to the next parts :)

[@jbwade5676]

I . miss Colette Cherry 😢😢😢😢😢

[@meadmaker4525]

Amazing to see you both reacting to this series. Really looking forward to the rest. There are definitely some weepy bits in this series, but also some triumphant bits that make you want to stand up and cheer. This whole series was really superbly done. And you're right, Kristin...Sam is the G.O.A.T. And you haven't seen hardly the barest hint of his bravery and fortitude yet.

[@seanmcmurphy4744]

Viggo Mortenson was cast as Strider at the last minute, when another actor didn't have the right look. Peter Jackson the director called him on the Friday before filming began to offer him the part. Viggo hadn't read the books, but was talked into it by his teenage son, a huge Tolkien fan. He had two days to fly to New Zealand and learn swordfighting from a master instructor, because the first scene to be shot on Monday was the fight on Amon Sul with the Ringwraiths.

[@Okini_Hasa]

He really took the training seriously, didn't he?? I mean, that particular scene was mindblowingly great and badass.

[@0okamino]

That master instructor just happens to have been the legendary Bob Anderson, Royal Marine, Olympic fencing medalist (2 Gold, 3 Silver), stuntman, and choreographer extraordinaire. He’s also the man who, early in his movie career, accidentally cut Errol Flynn during rehearsal, and nearly three decades later, stood in for David Prowse as Darth Vader during the lightsaber fights in TESB and ROTJ.

[@Lethgar_Smith]

I believe the first dialogue scene he filmed was Boromir's death. "I will not let the White City fall" Pretty intense stuff for your first day.

[@nancyhayes9958]

@@Lethgar_Smith”I would have followed you. My brother. My captain. My king.” Gets me every single time.

[@blueroninstudios]

I love that behind the scenes story. His son basically said, "Dad, you gotta do this! Do you know how awesome Aragorn is?!" Thank you to Henry Mortenson for convincing your Dad to say yes!

[@chynne33]

This is why Kristen and Achara are my fave reactors. On this channel or any other (and I follow quite a few). I love that they get so emotionally invested, just like I do.

[@jabychador5923]

I CAN BET KRISTEN SAW IT.. 26:47 her face says all,that happiness.also viggo was in relationship since 2009,at that time she was prob 18.and also he only did 2 tv shows,none of them shot in hawai.you are mistaken kristin..

[@Studmffin15]

Was looking for this comment lmao I was like there's no way my king, Viggo Mortensen, would do that. I mean who knows but it would ruin my perception of him if what she said was true.

[@Vulcanerd]

I love how sweet and kind hearted Kristen is (not to say Achara isn't). But, I gotta say I do like it when Kristen goes all weepy blubbery... oh, it's both now😂

[@mechagodzilla5660]

Isildur had the ring for 2 years, it lay in a river for 2,500 years, Gollum had the ring for 500 years, and Bilbo had the ring for 60 years. The Nazgul didn't jump the horse onto the raft because it was afraid that Sauron's greatest enemy, rivers, would gain control of the ring again.

[@granddaddyotaku636]

Fly you fools 🧙‍♂️

[@bandicOt75]

Noooooooooooooooooo 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@nancyhayes9958]

Damn you, Elijah Wood. I knew what was coming, and still felt gutted. He nailed Frodo’s devestation.

[@dreamhowl7491]

⁠@@bandicOt75GANDELF!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KURSEDSOULS666]

Just imagine in 2099 when they talk about the best movies of the century and the trilogy is still on the list

[@coreessj3]

They would have remade it 2 times by then doe

[@hullmees666]

@@coreessj3 irrelevant

[@Raven777777777777777]

@@coreessj3 Well they can try but it will never be as good as this. They usually screw up big time with remakes these days and i dont expect that to change anytime soon.

[@dejavu2030]

It's up there with Armageddon

[@Stevarooni]

ChatGPT _LotR_ will be nightmare fuel!

[@ImagineMySurprise510]

When this was written 'weed' wasn't another name for MaryJane; it was the later 1960s hippy culture that called MaryJane 'weed'. Tolkien makes it clear in his introduction [which most people appear to not read] he says that weed is a form of tobacco, and tobacco was called weed in England for a long time.

[@crookedman5896]

the extended versions are a must see, there is SOOO much more explained and alot more really cool scenes to witness.. the viewers will thank you for that

[@Enthymene]

The theatrical editions are like the shards of Narsil. The story is not what it was, not what it could be... but it’s still sharp.

[@josephknight8793]

Kristen bawling during Boromir's death and the scene with Frodo and Sam on the boat is my spirit animal.

[@FireNooodles]

I adored this reaction. I cried like crazy with you! And I've seen this trilogy in theaters and more times than I can count throughout the years and it STILL makes me ugly cry to this day. I hope you guys react to the extended editions for the next 2 movies! Looking forward to seeing your reactions. Bring tissues!

[@RKOtheMic]

Honestly seeing Kristen's exceptionally emotional reaction to this, the Extended Editions (at least of Return of the King) might actually really hit hard for her. And Achara, seeing as how you seem to really enjoy the theatricals, I think you would really love the Extended Editions. Also, lovely reaction, you two were so freakin sweet ❤❤

[@rromano158]

"Who would think this movie could be so emotional." WOW, can't wait for her to see Return of the King!

[@carolinecarpenter7973]

Wow, I was so impressed to find out that Achara had seen the film before at the end - well done on not giving anything away and just enjoying Kristen experiencing it all for the first time. Love the trilogy, and this reaction!

[@farid1406]

"I must seek the Head of my Order, he is both wise and powerful. Trust me Frodo, *smiles assuringly* he'll know what to do." Kills me every time. Gandalf had so much trust and respect for Saruman.

[@RoninOCE]

As Kristen asked at the start, Sauron is a being called a Maiar, which is like an angelic demigod. He's actually the same species as Gandalf, Saruman & the Balrog (The giant flamed monster)

[@marcos3497]

For expanded information, the Maiar helped create the world of Middle Earth through song. He is not the worst dark lord to ever exist.

[@Dreams4U2]

The problem with not watching the extended versions is that 80% of her questions would be answered by watching them.

[@Craftyboy89]

53:52, Gimli and the other dwarves did know that Moria fell, the first time it fell to the darkness was several hundred years before this movie. A company of dwarves was sent to reclaim Moria at one point, the leader being Balin, third cousin of Gimli. Despite success in the first few years, they were eventually all killed in Moria as you knew from the grave. Gimli and the other dwarves never got any news of what exactly happened to them though. They kept getting letters of their progress but they eventually stopped coming, which of course did spark some bad news, but they could never be sure of what exactly happened.

[@richardkinley8872]

Kristen never fails to make me cry and laugh at the same time!! 😢😂

[@c-maxprime]

Tf mahn...I was crying with you guys at the end there. I've watched this masterpiece many times over but not on an emotional level that you guys brought. Thankyou 😭

[@pomztoybox6877]

Something folks forget when asking “Were they (ring wraiths) afraid of the water” is ANYONE wearing armor is afraid of deep water. No one can swim while wearing armor. You just sink.

[@blueroninstudios]

Also, I'm not sure horses can swim .... so there's that, too!

[@pomztoybox6877]

@ yes absolutely horses can swim. However, those horses also had armor on and I do not know if a horse can swim while burdened so that could be a possibility as well.

[@blueroninstudios]

@@pomztoybox6877 HORSES CAN SWIM?! 😮😮😮

[@pomztoybox6877]

@@blueroninstudiosyep, and elephants can swim as well. Pretty cool, huh?

[@blueroninstudios]

@pomztoybox6877 Well, elephants I knew, but I guess almost any buoyant land animal with a few exceptions can at least float

[@jeyzu1702]

Thank god for your reaction this was beyond amazing, I hope you can watch the extended movies the next time. Saludos chicas desde Chile

[@antimaxik]

"He's to old to be spinning like that" You cannot even imagine :)

[@ArdaUnhail]

It is inevitable that in the end, everyone understands and feels sorry for Boromir. We all have some of Boromir in us, one way or another.

[@Aho0711]

Guys if you watch the next movie not being a Directors cut, you will miss the best part of Boromir. EVER! You would do such a disservice to his character, especially when you connected and understood Boromir so well.

[@Cluter]

Whenever I watch this movie... the non-stop goosebumps... the repeated welling of the eyes... just incredible.

[@jessebailey5962]

It's a great movie. But if all that happens then you need to talk to a therapist.

[@Cluter]

@@jessebailey5962 Ha! That's fair :D

[@Aragonsdick5170]

The music made it worse 😂.. my eyes just give up. Howard Shore really really cooked with the OSTs.

[@lukasmeggs5857]

The extended editions give so much good extra content. They aren’t your usual director’s cut, it’s my preferred method of watching these movies because they add so many small moments that really add to the characters. Boromir gets fleshed out quite a bit for example. Plus they add moments that are lifted directly from the books so Tolkien’s writings come through. I highly recommend you check out the extended editions going forward

[@kindnesswins1824]

16:36 😂 Kristen: Read it! Frodo: I CAN'T READ IT.

[@0okamino]

Gandalf: There are few who can. Nerds: We may be few, but we are proud!

[@chadchamberlain6280]

The thing no one mentions is how in the lore, Aragon spent a huge part of his life hunting orcs with the sons of elrond. At the end of the fellowship movie I always imagine him thinking, "well what do we do now? Well lets go with something comfortable and familiar, ORC HUNTING!!"

[@MrKguy97]

if this is how you react to sam and frodo now, you're not ready for what's to come 🤣

[@MegaJetty1]

Ladies...all I will say is if THIS film's ending brought to tears...TRUST me...the ending of Return of the King will BREAK you.

[@sirkylanthered]

You should absolutely do the extended. Watch the scenes for Fellowship, but you really should just watch the extended editions for Two Towers and Return of the King. There is so much more context the scenes provide.

[@adrianprepelita8683]

This trilogy is the best CINEMA ever created!

[@dejavu2030]

It's up there.

[@SirZenclish]

​@@dejavu2030 Yeah,sitting in first place💀

[@dejavu2030]

@@SirZenclish I mean Armageddon is pretty 🔥. It's about neck n neck.

[@DefenestrateYourself]

@@SirZenclish for you 💀

[@SirZenclish]

@@DefenestrateYourself Its not an opinion buddy

[@domingocurbelomorales8635]

After be stabbed, Frodo saw Arwen like a princess in white because he was fading to the shadows. Later, when all see her totally dressed different, is because it´s how she really is, in the mortal sphere.

[@PickledShark]

These movies are the greatest that have ever or will ever be made. I’ve watched them dozens of times, and they never get old

[@darkbrother339]

I watched these movies with one of my uncles before he passed away, they hold a special place to me

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Love this duo. You both have such a amazing heart. It will be amazing to see you do the reactions or all these beloved films. Was a treat to see this uploaded today

[@keithsimpson6563]

You guys need the extended edition guys it's like a whole new movie and makes the movie 100% better. It's well worth it. Much love Mellisa

[@Kaz-Oz]

They didn't react to the extended edition? Damn it.

[@actuallyrelaxes5831]

Hot take it makes the movie worse

[@Jumpman67]

@@actuallyrelaxes5831 bad take

[@danielchevere]

@@actuallyrelaxes5831 Worse?! Yeah that’s a bad take.

[@AzulApe]

@@actuallyrelaxes5831nah…

[@Pointman138]

A little detail a lot of people miss is that Gandalf actually knew Gimils cousin Balin who died quite well, Balin was one of the dwarves with Bilbo and Gandalf on the adventure to the Lonely mountain, and Balin even developed quite a friendship with Bilbo.

[@DavidArriola]

I have seen these movies dozens of times, I have seen dozens of reactions to them. But watching Kristen so emotional totally broke me.

[@Wurzelknecht]

Sauron is a Maiar. In Tolkien's world something like a lesser angel. In the early days of the world, he was corrupted by the Valar (basically archangel) Melkor, who is the Tolkien version of the devil: the most powerful angel ever, but he grew power-hungry and arrogant and became evil. Melkor was banished from the world by the other Valar that rule in Valinor (the land in the west where the elves who leave Middle-Earth go), but Sauron went into hiding until thousands of years later he re-emerged and wanted to finish what his master started: total domination. Gandalf and the other wizards are also Maiar btw. Sent to Middle-Earth by the Valar to help the other races against Sauron.

[@Craftyboy89]

What Sauron wanted was actually a bit different from Melkors goals. Melkor wanted to corrupt the entire world and turn it into darkness and despair, Sauron on the other hand actually wanted, like you said, total domination. Everyone would be under Saurons command and his will, those who didn't comply would perish.

[@hullmees666]

@@Craftyboy89 Melkor wanted chaos, Sauron wanted order.

[@Craftyboy89]

@@hullmees666 Precisely

[@captainchaos3667]

*Maia. Maiar is the plural.

[@MattMorey]

I need the reactions to the next two films immediately. This was such an enjoyable watch along. Love the emotion.

[@libertymasterchief]

Sauron is a Maiar. In Middle Earth, there is one God, Eru Illuvatar. And before the creation of time and the world, He created the Ainur. The greater of the Ainur are known as the Valar. The lesser are the Maiar. The Valar are akin to archangels and the Maiar to angels. Gandalf, Radagast and Saruman are also Maiar. Balrogs are also Maiar. The Ainur helped in the creation of the world. However one of the Valar sewed discord into the creation. This Valar was Morgoth, the first dark lord and Sauron was his servant.

[@0okamino]

There are also the Maiar who became the Blue Wizards, Alatar and Pallando (fitting first three letters in that name, as Pallando joined the Istari because Alatar wanted his close pal to accompany him). Their fate after traveling to the East, however, remains a mystery, and the subject of much speculation (with few hints as to what Tolkien thought on the matter).

[@libertymasterchief]

@@0okamino Yes but they don't show up in either the books or movies. They are of course mentioned in the Hobbit but just in passing. I mentioned Radagast because he is given a big role in the Hobbit movies.

[@0okamino]

@@libertymasterchief Of course, but I figured they were worth mentioning, as they may have, even from afar (almost completely unknown and unseen in the West, and therefore unacknowledged), had more significant influence than Radagast (and don't get me wrong, I love the old tree hugger), concerning how things ultimately turned out for the Third Age of the West. It just depends on which of Tolkien's ideas (totaling about 4 or 5 fairly brief musings) about them he would have decided on, if he had ever gotten around to doing so.

[@libertymasterchief]

@@0okamino I completely agree. I'd love to see what Tolkien would have made canon for the blue wizards. Personally, the two ideas I think were best are either they abandoned humanity and their mission or Sauron defeated them. It's been too long since I've read their lore so I'm trying to remember all his different ideas.

[@Carrot421911]

Sam really is the best. There are SO many amazing characters in Lord of the Rings, but Sam was always my favourite in the books. And in the movies, Sean Astin is just perfect in the role.

[@dt5690]

My God, I;ve watched this Trilogy about 10 times since it came out and probably watched around 20 different channels react to it since the Pandemic. Never did I think I'd be ugly crying at Boromir's Death while wathing your reaction. Priceless video, ladies! I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@Kaileigh_Broko]

Still the Best trilogy.

[@V0ltron]

Maybe to people born after 1985. It is a great trilogy. I'm a little older, and think Star Wars, which came out nearly 30 years earlier is best. I think the production sets made in the late 70's and early 80's were more practical and had very little CGI. At least less CGI than LOTR.

[@ArturZmienko]

@@V0ltron you would have not Gollum as good as he is as practical somethings cant be done practical and yet LOTR is 95% practical

[@dejavu2030]

I mean John wick is 🔥. Dark Knight trilogy is 🔥. Star wars is 🔥. Armageddon is better than all of them. U know. Just stating facts.

[@tw7998]

@@V0ltron i love star wars (and saw the LOTR in the cinema on release) for me i would choose LOTR however.

[@beige_projection]

25:43 I think even if the horse could have made it into the raft, it would have been useless. The horse and the wraith would have sunked or messed up that tiny raft immediately and all of them would have fallen into the water, and the hobbits could have probably escaped anyway. It would have been a waste of a good horse.

[@Celticrose9999]

I love how ACHARA does the manscaping ad, not Jabby, the one with actual facial hair🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love you guys so much

[@Aragonsdick5170]

Thank you... 😆😂😂

[@1080lights]

"Manscaping" does not refer to facial hair

[@ThePenpachi]

⁠​⁠@@1080lights but the ad is

[@thomegranemannrosa]

Every time I hear someone saying "I need a Sam in my life" I always think: if we tried to be like Sam to the people that we love and trust, "being like Sam" would not be so surprising, right? And that is an encouring thought =) I hope you are having a good day. If not, light the beacons, okay? =)

[@TheEsoteric]

Kristen at the end of Fellowship: "Sam is so freaking clutch" All of us who know: "You truly have no idea just how right you are"...

[@thedarkknight2221]

Definitely hope they watch the extended cuts in the future. But I’m just happy to have them watch the greatest film trilogy of all time.

[@blueroninstudios]

If Kristen thought Armageddon was tough to not cry through.....oh, boy are you two in for an emotional Rollercoaster of a trilogy! You two are in it now: you ARE kinda like Frodo and Sam. Safe travels through Middle-Earth, my friends. And don't forget the tissues! You're gonna need a few boxes! ❤️❤️❤️

[@shamlotbestrhapsever7437]

We all know the Oscars have been suspect in recent years, but they were a strong indicator of a film's quality for many decades prior. That said, they did have a hiccup in the early 2000's... NO STORY SPOILERS AHEAD: While the 3rd Film (Return of the King) is tied for the most Academy Awards won by a movie (including Best Picture & Best Director as well as a FULL SWEEP of the nominations), its two predecessors should have won at least 4 to 5 each of the following categories, including Directing, Cinematography, Musical Score, Visual Effects (the incredible behind-the-scenes work, with both practical and CGI effects for its time), and Best Picture. In light of these absences, this Trilogy remains the most accoladed of all time, and has aged incredibly well despite approaching a quarter-century in age. What doesn't get spoken about enough is the acting...don't get me wrong, people certainly praise its high caliber chops from the entire cast, but I feel it doesn't get its recognition for its transcendence in the art of "theater". Every line was delivered as intended, every facial expression authentic, and each casting choice was a 10 out of 10. You really felt like this is what otherworldly folk would have behaved liked without the distractions of fanfiction interpretations, genre cliches, and fantasy stereotypes. The problem was that not ONE performance stood out long enough (since there were 3 films) to warrant a leading or supporting role Oscar Trophy, but if there ever was an instance where a film could win "Best Overall Acting & Chemistry By the Main Cast" category (which I think is quite legitimate, think of the "1st Avengers Film", "Ocean's 11" or "The Goonies" for starters), all 3 movies would have been crowned, no questions asked.

[@everettbateman4741]

Saruman: you will taste manfleash! Kristen: been there, done that. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@patrickkanas3874]

As far as why Elrond didn't throw Isildor into the volcano to destroy the ring, the elves and humans were only allies because they had a common enemy in Sauron, who was now destroyed. The last thing Elrond would want is for another war to immediately break out when the humans get mad at you for killing their king

[@chefskiss6179]

I... I'm just so happy right now... sniff sniff, two of my favourite reactors, doing this film... so, so happy...! - THANK you.

[@tasos0140]

Amazing reaction, please watch the extended versions for the next two movies. They make a difference.

[@AnUnknownTravelerFromBD]

I'm bowing down to my king The Great Aragorn 👑

[@robburns4176]

26:09 A very cleaver scale effect used to sell the size of the Hobbits were super sized human puppets called "Big Rigs" that are subtly placed into scenes throughout the trilogy.

[@Vulcanerd]

My condolences to Kristen for losing her pooch. Our dogs are our family, too.