Lord of the Rings - Flight to the Ford (Crisp 480p)

The flight to the ford by Arwen while being pursued by Black Riders.
Uses all the same settings as 720p, which is why the video is so crisp.
Hope you enjoy!

[@banananer16]

What really makes this scene is the phenomenal skill of the stunt rider, Jane Abbott, on the Andalusian stallion Florian, who played the Elven horse Asfaloth. It's pretty well-known that Viggo Mortensen bought Florian for Jane after shooting, but he also stabled his other horses purchased from the shoot (a bay Dutch Warmblood stallion Uraeus, who played Brego, and a chestnut stallion Kenny, who played Hasufel) at the New Zealand ranch owned by Jane and her veterinarian husband. The two of them kept up the horses' daily care and exercising, and Florian, although retired, often performed dressage and skipping routines at local equestrian events. As of November 2020, all of these horses have passed away after long and comfortable retirements.

[@ratatataraxia]

Thank you for taking the time to write this, I knew none of it! Stunt performers should get more credit, you’re correct.

[@banananer16]

@@ratatataraxia Another fun fact: Jane Abbott was also one of the stunt performers for the Black Riders (not for the same shots as the Arwen shots, of course). She joked about how through the magic of editing, she was "chasing herself".

[@quanyu3682]

thank you for sharing this, i also knew none of these

[@banananer16]

@@FerdiKlnc Jane Abbott WAS one of the stunt riders for the Black Riders as well in the close-up shots. She joked a bit how through the magic of editing, she was “chasing herself”. Other stunt riders included the magnificent Jed Brophy, who went on to star in The Hobbit. All skilled horsemen and horsewomen across the board.

[@Wisey134]

Iconic scene: A Film 4 interview with Peter Jackson showed that he wanted to make the Black Riders CGI with their movement and fluidity to make them more creepier. But due to budget costs he had to resort to what you see in this scene. I appreciate the advantages CGI brings but I'm relieved this scene turned out the way it did :)

[@anitak3985]

Wisey134 with The Hobbit movies already out, these Lotr scenes make me shudder now. Imagine this chase created digitally, the grandeur and ambition is utterly lost. I love The Hobbit trilogy too but the what could have beens make me really sad.

[@oi6915]

He probably wanted to make the scene like the Bakshi Animated Film

[@oscaragp]

Budget insuffisance ? Come on

[@TomOostenrijk]

Its cheaper. Nowadays both LOTR and The Hobbit would have been entirely churned out by PC's. If you thought The Hobbit Trilogy was bad, look at any recent film. Everything they can possibly get away with is done by CGI Enjoy the LOTR Trilogy, It's only 2 decades old, but it is unlikely we will ever see anything quite like it again. It was developed in that sweet spot in the late 90's early 2000's, where CGI was available, developed, and affordable, but not so much so, that you could do anything you wanted, if you had a budget. This trilogy is a great mixture of all kinds of movie making techniques.

[@matthewclancy9272]

I think Lotr presents the Nazgul best without removing realism. They were human once and their hollow form and blacked out faces just add to the tension they create. I wasn’t a fan of how they were presented in the hobbit, and thought them much more scary in Lotr as a child because they were so within this world but also removed from this world at the same time if that makes sense.

[@MoonsKitchenKL]

It was magical watching the scene where Arwen arrives. I was in a packed cinema. The movie builds up our curiosity towards the elves. And when this scene begins, the cinema was super quiet unlike I’ve ever experienced. No whispers or coughs, no sound of crunching chips or popcorns. Nothing. As if everyone was holding their breath, mesmerized.

[@lordlickorice]

Exactly right!

[@barbiebrant6657]

I love how Arwen openly defied the Nazgul and summoned a flood using a chanted Elvish spell!

[@Kreege]

Should have been Glorfindel

[@ToxicPancake88]

@@Kreegenah, movie wise it makes more sense to keep things consistent with one character and to build her screen time relationship further with Aragorn, than to introduce a one-time new elf character that’s never seen again.

[@justinbury1945]

Props to the Nazgul for facing their fear.

[@mnirwin5112]

And minus props for being stupid enough to not retreat back to the opposite shore when the river horses came at them, instead trying to outrun them on the river bed ...

[@globaldigitaldirectsubsidi4493]

@@mnirwin5112 or just quickly go ahead and cross the river instead of stopping and waiting to be devoured.

[@vladtepes97]

@@mnirwin5112 they went to the prometheus school of running away from things.

[@TheGreatDearLeaderJimPickens]

@@globaldigitaldirectsubsidi4493 It's more than water that protects Rivendell. It is under the protection of Vilya, one of the three Elven rings of power, which is not lightly broken by a slave or eight of Sauron

[@DrBrule-ht2ms]

@@mnirwin5112 in the books Glorfindel, Strider and the other hobbits use torches to spook the remaining black riders’ horses and force them into the surging river.

[@ahighah10]

LOTR is a cinematic masterpiece. Nothing comparable to it before or since. I love Gladiator, Ben Hur , Lawrence of Arabia, Braveheart and Spartacus, but if I had to choose only one, LOTR is it.

[@ItzMeNike]

Alan High Starwars, Terminator 2, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and many more. But you are right on one thing, they don't make movies like this anymore.

[@metalgearsolidsnake6978]

Star wars?

[@masterbeethoven8209]

Water World is better

[@darthnihilus1849]

Master Beethoven lmao gtfo

[@yorokobiyos2729]

@@masterbeethoven8209 Trollololololo ... lo ... lo! It was (Water World) better movie than people want to give credit for though.

[@setheheart4911]

Saw this on a huge theatre screen when it came out. So amazing and one of the best scenes in the whole triology.

[@eagleone08]

I remember vividly, this scene was outstanding and terrifying.

[@lordlickorice]

Same here. I had never even heard of Lord of the Rings back then and didn’t really know what I was in for. I just liked what I saw in the trailer and decided to give it a shot. The score is such an integral part of these movies, and seeing and hearing them in a theater is an unforgettable experience. This scene in particular gave me goosebumps and had my jaw on the floor. I was completely hooked, and I cared about every character. That’s when a movie is properly done. By the end of the first movie, I was a puddle.

[@FiendMatadorSlayerOfNoobs]

4:07 'Waters of the Misty Mountains listen to the great word; flow waters of Loudwater against the Ringwraiths!'

[@Mrreowmeowmrreowmrowmeow]

Thanks

[@rickriot8743]

"Now is a good time to turn the volume up!" HELL YEAH IT IS

[@daltonyoung6866]

When the music kicks in, I always end up tearing up for some reason? It's such a beautiful shot.

[@lordlickorice]

The whole thing is absolute perfection. So many scenes in these movies have that effect. They are so stunning!

[@G.S.Productions]

I'm always tearing up every time seeing this scene! Such an epic scene!

[@ColdCutz]

+Cozymonster Bigman Same here!!!

[@paolomonroy362]

Also here

[@shortallliam3142]

You and me both!!! Oh, the power of movies...

[@FlixMr]

me too,

[@alparsllan]

It’s nothing compared to the books ..

[@callieshaw8695]

I love how she defies the Nazgul... ''If you want him.. come and claim him!''

[@hiswayservicesblog9288]

"Give up the halfling, she-elf." Arwen: Oh, you are so dead!

[@derrmann1800]

In the book its Frodo by himself on the white horse that tells the Nazgul "You shall have neither the ring nor me". Then the water rises and sweeps them away.

[@Mrreowmeowmrreowmrowmeow]

@@derrmann1800 reason 898228 why book Frodo is awesome

[@TomoeMichieru]

And seeing all the Nazgul draw their swords as one

[@goncalovilhena2139]

She basically used the famous molon labe from Leonidas

[@brendanmccallion2350]

This scene alone is right up there amongst the greatest in cinematic history.

[@axelhyltan]

In the book Frodo rides alone and Glorfindel is the one who brings him the horse not Arwen. Elrond raise the river and Gandalf makes the waves look like white horses. Glorfindel and Aragorn force the black riders in to the watch from the other riverbank with touches. This was Peters way to introduce Arwen.

[@johnnieephraim5212]

still love it!

[@thatguy2756]

I've always liked this version better than the books.

[@johnnyringo5777]

@@thatguy2756 there's a couple changes, such as this, that I approve of.

[@Ovolukzzz]

Yea idk man, just read this in the book and I really love the book’s version of events. Love this scene though!

[@MrReed314]

When Arwen says to Aragorn: "I do not fear them." There is actually a good reason for that. She was really afraid of losing Frodo to them. She has been around hundreds(s), maybe even more, than Aragorn. And is also the daughter of Elrond who was at the "Last Alliance". That is no mean thing. Arwen is not without power in her own right. Probably as much as her brothers. If Aragorn can chase off the Nazgul on Weathertop, it is not hard to imagine that Arwen would not be a 'push over' either. A pissed off High Elf, which she is, like Glorfindal, would be a terrible individual to fight anytime, male or female.

[@haziqk8012]

i read somewhere that the only thing that the elf fear is balrog

[@orpheuspericles9582]

That is right...the only thing elves fear are the balrogs...though Feanor stood and fought one to his death

[@glorfindel3365]

Well, not really. They fear Sauron and Melkor, and as it states in the books, the Nine all together would have been too much for even Glorfindel, an Elf-Lord. Also, Glorfindel fought one at the fall of Gondolin I believe, and they both died.

[@orpheuspericles9582]

Fingolfin died in the fall of Beleriand, killed by Morgoth and Glorfindel died in the fall of Gondolin fighting a balrog

[@glorfindel3365]

TY, edited comment. Was sleepy. Lol.

[@Shackerrrz]

That has to be one of the most powerful scenes in cinema history. I love how the tables are turned from Arwen being scared and running to the Nazgul being fearful of the power of the elves once she crosses the border. AMAZING!!!

[@Warhammerdude980]

I like the change that PJ made for the Flight. Since in the book it was Glorfindel that took Frodo to Rivendell, I like that PJ gave Arwen a bigger part and had her go instead

[@haroldwarren8161]

The first time I saw this I was all like NOOOOO... That's supposed to be Glorfindel....and then SHE| called up the flood and again I was miffed, as that was supposed to be Elrond... however, after re-watching many times, I have made peace with the places the movies deviated from the books. Perhaps there are things in the movies that are not exactly as they were in the books, but at least very well made. This change was minor compared to having the elves show up at Helm's Deep! OK... they changed some bits of the story for the movie. It took me a while to get over "THAT'S not how it was WRITTEN," but I've come to love both versions. I have to admit that i like BETTER how the movies did the bit about the lighting of the beacons. In the books it was just something that happened, was noticed, Shadowfax was spurred on... in the movie it is something profound.

[@Alice0s]

@@haroldwarren8161 Glorfindel is only a minor character. It wasn't necessary to put him in the movie. He doesn't even appear in the lotr's animated version either where it's Legolas who saves Frodo.

[@Alice0s]

@Jean Williams She also has two other brothers named Elladan and Elrohir.

[@vladovidiu6322]

@@haroldwarren8161 In the books Glorfindel is not taking Frodo to Rivendell, he just give Frodo his horse

[@hagamapama]

No point creating and casting a whole new character for just one scene. I think that for a movie adaptation combining Arwen and Glorfindel works very well

[@jmiller05]

'Give up the halfling She-Elf'. Imagine how brave Arwen was to defy the Witch-King.

[@borthwick1096]

We all know eowen did a little better than her.

[@stichhavoc88]

jmiller05 I don’t think that was the witch king as not all the wraiths were present during this encounter and the voice is different to what we later hear in return of the king that hear the witch king speak in

[@eduardoreyes2088]

In fact it's Glorfindel who takes Frodo to Rivendell. Love-screen adapted.

[@Paivren]

@@stichhavoc88 It was the Witch King. He was also the one who stabbed Frodo earlier.

[@elkamalito9641]

That was not the witch king he probably went back to minas morgul, the one who said give up the halfling she-elf, that probably khamûl the black easterling the Second chief of the Nazgûl , that probably was him because khamûl will Lead the Nazgûl

[@goobusmanubus]

This is one of the best scenes in the whole trilogy. The shots, the acting, the music, the skill from the people on the camera, holding it and stood behind it. It gives me goosebumps.

[@guydreamr]

Now that's what you call an epic struggle between good and evil.

[@willsnally]

She sounded so beautifully haunting when she summoned the white horses in Elvish. Also, that is an impressive shot at 2:52! Haha! I just friggin love The Lord of the Rings!

[@obiopiah]

That stoic look on her face in 2:08. She’s like “Come hell or high water, I’m f**king doing this!!”

[@anniebaker6763]

2:50-3:30 Dressage in action - the age old art of horses trained to perform maneuvers intended to attack or evade the enemy whilst in battle

[@willaince7382]

Arwen is so freaking cool, she is just such a boss!!!

[@shortallliam3142]

I've read the book 100s of times, watched this just as many times, but it still sets my heart racing. What a classic movie, what a classic scene.

[@alexmason3472]

3:54 Nazgûl's like: Challenge accepted! xD

[@harryturner8701]

I think it’s because the horses are rabid

[@rajvikramsinghvishen5378]

The Nazgul are officially my role models

[@stocktonheath]

"Give up the halfling she-elf"

[@zackboesch7870]

James Strachan “If you want him, come and claim him!”

[@capnhawkins]

So chilling the way he says that

[@davideagin5321]

Hard for him to say that since this was Glorfindel and not Arwen.

[@samwell2386]

Was that the witch king?

[@chadlad7837]

@@samwell2386 I think so since Witch King is the leader he would give orders like that

[@timparkinson4537]

This is one of my favorite lord of the rings sceans.

[@spacecat_scribbles]

*chills.* every time. also, "if you want him, come and claim him" has to be one of my favorite lines in the trilogy and definitely my favorite arwen moment. absolute perfection

[@zosangzualiralte6178]

This is one of the best chasing scene in a movie,i still can't get over it,the first time i watched,it sends a shiver down my spine lol,i thought they are going to capture her :)

[@florenna]

One of the best scenes in LOTR. (Interesting how most, nearly all, of my favourite scenes are in Fellowship of the Rings...)

[@mnirwin5112]

This is such an awesome scene. Gives me the chills no matter how often I see it.

[@schawdaya]

love how maternal and protective arwen is of frodo even though she just met him

[@Bladebreak3r]

yeah as a child i never understood that. I remember thinking, why is she crying at the end of this scene, she doesn't even know him lol

[@jonnysetzler5859]

One thing I found out that was interesting was the reason the Nazgul were hesitant to cross the river at first. In the Silmarillion, the chapters on the Valar mention how water was the element that held the echoes of the music of the Ainur, and one of them in particular, Ulmo, had a power over water and had his presence in every river and tributary. So the Nazgul, being corrupted shadow creatures of Sauron, were really hesitant to get near something so connected with what is their opposite. Idk I just think that's neat how there's more to it than "oh no water" which is what I thought it was when I watched this for the first time

[@TheChristianFairy]

There's also another instance of Tolkien's deep Catholicism due to the obvious links that could be made to water, protection, and baptism. I am re-reading The Silmarillion and I love it!

[@brandenburg2388]

Well, I'm just happy the Nazguls finally got a proper bath after such a long time.......

[@Purplesquirrel31]

Still the most intense chase scene in cinema history.

[@JeremyMacDonald1973]

What car chases aspire to be

[@Roddrummer]

My favourite scene in the entire trilogy (and that's saying a lot!), no special effects or CGI (until the end), just stunning horsemanship and almost unbearable building of tension. Masterpiece.

[@tinmanluver35]

I have read the books, but I understand why they gave her a bigger part in the movie. While she herself may not have been very important, the romance between her and Aragorn was important, and that is something that is very easy to miss in the books if you are not paying attention.

[@sirmonkeys422]

Kayla Mueller yeah, that is true. But I hate that they added her at frodo's expense. In the books he stood up to the nazgûl right up until he passed out.

[@veronikaelv]

Damn the white horse`s flying lead changes are on point! I guess its save to say only horse riders will understand what i mean ^^

[@boombox889]

i always thought arwen would have been a good addition to the fellowship. she is honestly just so awesome and an amazing spirit.

[@nicholaslawrence6926]

Richard Spitaletta Guess they only had room for one elf in the Fellowship : )

[@randomperson8571]

Maybe the movie one but the book one gets maybe a couple of passing mentions... PJ did a good job of fleshing her out a little bit so that it didn't seem like Aragorn married a complete stranger

[@HooDatDonDar]

No good, you can’t send princesses on military missions. See discussion of Eowyn’s role in the book.

[@gilgamesh8334]

HooDatDonDar Ehhhh...Legolas is a Prince too...and so is Aragorn...kinda

[@nicholaslawrence6926]

I'm guessing also that in Middle Earth, gender roles were pretty fixed, and women were not expected to engage in combat or go on dangerous missions. The women who wielded great powers like Galadriel functioned more as spellcasters, psychics and healers, as opposed to being warriors. Eowyn was an exception, and even then, she kind of went to battle without most people in her kingdom knowing. That was why the Witch King was surprised to learn that he was defeated by a lady.

[@lysol5555]

3:59 my favorite shot of the scene

[@donszabo7558]

When she reins in her horse, draws her sword and says (fiercely) "If you want him, come claim him!" I fell in love.

[@dlm9132]

This is what the chorus sing (in sindarin) : The Lords of Unending Life Behold! We are the Nine We take unto ourselves the power and glory. We cleave to the darkness. We renounce our Maker.

[@tindomul8977]

Wow! How do you know?

[@deniseshephard3347]

Is there an actual language as in sindarin

[@raembes]

I love how it show the difference between good and evil. The Nazguls horses depict chaos und Arwen is just riding straightforward, representing order.

[@alecrichards8574]

The cinematography and suspense of this bit is so epic, i love this movie so much, one of my all time favorite movies

[@jackson4162]

Such an incredible scene, you can feel the desperation and despair, hope is barely hanging on by a bare thread between good and evil and good appears outmatched

[@tennoshenaniganizer9234]

3:07 Horse turbo mode

[@mickjones3630]

Good to see someone imposing border-controls.

[@slydog42069]

We're gonna cast a magical barrier, and the orcs are gonna pay for it.

[@JeanBaptisteEmanuelZorg]

What is your damage American boi?

[@metalgearsolidsnake6978]

hahahaha you don´t want to be free?

[@justforever96]

Actually most nations in the world have border controls. It's only America and the Europeans that have decided that border security is a Bad Thing. Ironic that a great deal of what's in the LOTR would be blatantly bigoted and offensive to SJWs today. Could never write them today, because they don't moralize about the Power of Diversity and Multiculturalism, and hey actually PROMOTE nationalistic pride and the idea of "pure blood lines" and all kids of taboo subjects like that. Did you know that Mexico actually has very strict immigration laws? And yet they find the idea of America enforcing the laws we have on the books to be personally insulting. They also are having a huge problem with illegal migrants from Central America travelling through and moving into Mexico trying to reach the US, and are working on....wait for it...building a wall on their southern border to keep them out. Hypocrisy is a useful thing.

[@martincullen142]

Lighten up for fuck sake it was a funny joke nothing more

[@andromedastar1]

Never tire of this scene!! Saw the extended cut of all three movies in a marathon at our local theater-my daughter and I and 4 others!! It was EPIC

[@jurassicbread4279]

My favorite piece of music is that variation of the Revelation of the Ringwraith that plays while the black riders chase Arwen. It’s fricken awesome!

[@viniciusvyller9458]

3:02 That shot of the Witch King is so freaking good

[@dex9789]

That's Khamul the Easterling. Second in command to the Witch King.

[@samwell2386]

Dex978 How do you know, they all look the same

[@frostyh81]

SO. FREAKING. PERFECT. Liv Tyler is a perfect Arwen :D

[@TheLeaveTaking]

my favourite part is when the horse speeds up even more at her behest

[@Natedawg38]

This is a great scene of someone rescuing someone. Kinda like if someone is dying hungover on the couch and you get them a glass of water.

[@shortallliam3142]

Thanks for uploading, I never tire of watching that scene, it still makes my heart beat as if it's real...

[@Freelancer591]

That voice -still- gives me chills.

[@BumphreyHogart]

My favorite single scene from the entire trilogy (only rivaled by the council of middle earth). Amazing! (although this was peter Jackson's take and not the original Tolkien version)

[@gricius]

man I have never seen anything more beautiful

[@bubby2325]

If I had to pick only one action scene of the trilogy, this would be it.

[@eagleone08]

I watched this movie in a large screen theater as a kid, back in 2001. And I remember vividly one thing: the part at 2:55 was terrifying.

[@RobotsGreatWar2]

When all the Nazgul draw their Morgul Blades, that is awe-inspiring yet terrifying at the same time as you know the 9 are a supernatural force to be reckoned with.

[@shortallliam3142]

Well said...It's impossible! I have read the book 100s of times, seen the movie at least 10 times and I still find myself shouting out.."Come one, Go, Go...!" Without a doubt, this book is the greatest fiction classic of all time. More's the pity that the London Olympic Opening Ceremony had to put in some reference to Harry F***ing Potter instead, J.K. Rowling, with all due respect, did not deserve to be there. just my opinion, sorry if it offends anyone, but that's how I see it

[@Mrreowmeowmrreowmrowmeow]

Harry potter is good, but J.K. Rowling is a bitch

[@GerNiels]

HP is a children's book, LotR is a masterpiece

[@benjjerman]

The chase scene through the plains was breathtaking!

[@divinedude9889]

This is one of the coolest scenes.

[@platinumare]

This scene, never gets old!

[@platinumare]

Thank you sooo much for uploading a better quality video of this the most moving scene in the films. When the grey makes the flying change when weaving through the forrest, oh just pure Mastery on the behalf of horse and rider!!

[@Mrreowmeowmrreowmrowmeow]

So I'm still here in 2020

[@AA-jp9cj]

I love how Arwen only looks all in white just to Frodo

[@sugarlumps73]

Arwens finest hour. thanks for uploading this.

[@foolslayer9416]

A woman that didn't have to be rude, look masculine, or even fight to prove she's badass.

[@Arwen777Gods]

The music and the action go hand in hand too.

[@loovesoul]

I always get goosebumps on this scene......

[@GreyFox985]

Don't dress like a Nazgul when stepping in puddles on Halloween, this happened to me too, it hurts, bad.

[@sergeantvedara9165]

GreyFox985 , Wut happen ?

[@HooDatDonDar]

The puddle! It rose up against them! It is Elrond’s puddle.

[@drauglurdarkambient]

this is art One of those rare pieces that grabs your soul Very cool and extremely appreciated hails from drauglur from germany

[@spikesnibblet1]

Thank you SO much for uploading this scene in this gorgeous quality! It is absolutely pristine! :) I never get tired of watching it!

[@hannotn]

The single best scene of the entire trilogy.

[@ritzzzy2042]

I loved her story in the first film and wish it had been continued in this fashion. I understand fans were up in arms over Arwen fighting at Helm's Deep although I fail to understand why. Why can't Arwen be an active agent in the story instead of a passive bystander accommodating Aragon's story? Having said that you do want the bittersweet payoff at the end so I understand the separation of the A+A in the latter two films. However my point remains. Her story should have continued to actively assist in the destruction of the ring by other means instead of moping. I love Arwen in all three films but my fav version of her is definitely in FOTR. Her stand off against the Nazgul is Brilliant.

[@killer92173]

To be fair, she does have a bigger role in the movie than in the books cuz in the books it was Glorfidel who rode Frodo to Rivendell and she was only Aragorn's love interest. I think it was the least that Peter Jackson can do.

[@DeathReviews]

Only reason is - respecting the source material. "Arwen - warrior superbabe" is NOT the way Tolkien wrote it.

[@DrBrule-ht2ms]

@@DeathReviews exactly. The girl power stuff isn’t necessary. Frodo was alone on the white horse when he crossed the River.

[@MegaUnclerico]

it is hard to watch this and not get goosebumps. these movies clearly are some of the best things ever made.

[@Leon-ry3mq]

I love this scene, but I would have love to see Frodo riding Glorfindel's horse, challenging the Nazgul, like in the books.

[@Barrie96]

this is one of the best scenes in the trilogy. the only scene when liv tyler actually gets to do something other than talk in the trilogy lol.

[@XenaRamone]

This is one of my favorite scenes!!! Arwen is awesome!!

[@hirdy161]

Goddamit, just read this same chapter in the book, it's totally different. It's my favourite film series, but when you read the book again you realise how much was changed for the film :( Screw Arwen, I want Glorfindel!

[@TopherXC]

Arwen was chosen becuase PJ wanted a deeper love story with her and aragorn so she had to be fetured in more of the scenes. I personally love Arwen and wish that she had even more screen time.

[@hirdy161]

TopherXC Yeah, I suppose compromises always have to be made in the film industry.

[@kaossilator8545]

I prefer this scene with Arwen because Glorfindel wasn't in the horse chase part.In the book he basically ordered his horse to run with Frodo on its back and Glorfindel followed them on foot.But IMO the river part is better in the book as the Nazgul took their cloaks off and revealed their true forms ,plus Frodo was standing alone against them so it felt more dangerous for him.

[@glorfindel3365]

Yes :(

[@rumblefish9]

Joe Hird this is the reason why I loved Eowyn more in the books. because she actually did more than Arwen did yet Arwen gets a bigger importance in the movies. Glorfindel doesn't appear anymore after this scene so he'll seem like a throwaway character if that happened.

[@BugziKon]

Even after watching this sooo many times, the ''Now's a good time to turn up the volume!'' still makes me smile XD

[@KalanMiller]

One of my favorite scenes in the movie. The horses performance is amazing

[@1979mirza]

Never mess with arwen ladies and gents and dwarfs etc

[@Promenius]

It's meant to showcase that although Frodo has a great many -good- qualities about him (kindness, gentleness, mercy, compassion, great resistance to corruption and so on) it also shows that he isn't a perfect being. He has fears like any other person, and when confronted with something very dark, dangerous and deadly, he is stricken by fear, and attempts to move away from it; but even then he denies the ringwraiths the ring by refusing to hand it over. He later evolves as a character, as well.

[@Le-Abdollen]

Crisp 480p !! That gave me a right chuckle 🤣

[@DiscusvissenRocken]

bearing the One ring for so long without being corrupted entirely is already a feat of great strength if you ask me :p Isildur just held the Ring for a moment and was already overthrown by it's power. it took the whole journey to mordor before the Ring could finally tempt frodo to forsake his oath to his friends to destroy it. and Elrond and Gandalf had different reasons to deny the Ring: they bear the elven rings of power, along with Galadriel, which Sauron coveted just as much as the One

[@MrNaziCOD]

"Nîn o Cithaeglir lasto beth daer; Rimmo nîn Bruinen dan in Ulaer."

[@rosubea22]

😍

[@jamiestewart48]

Waters of the Misty Mountains, listen to the great word, Flow waters of Loudwater, against the Ringwraiths!

[@wwemagazine]

But I wanted ruffled 480p...

[@Tippotipo]

The problem is Frodo was stabbed with Morgol blade by the Witchking which released toxic dust within Frodo body rendering him comatose. Notice he was unable to stand on his feet so how he could fight let alone ride a horse alone in that state?

[@saradomin88]

This scene was amazing! but it was actually the powerful Elf warrior Glorfindel, who takes Frodo on his Horse Asfaloth, outruns them, and drives off the Nazgul while tending to frodo's wounds. He's so formidable that even the witch king of Angmar, feared him and fled from their last encounter in the battle for the north. It was also Glorfindel who prophesied at that moment that the the witch king will be not(cannot) killed by a man. If you pay attention, you'll notice there's only 8 riders there, the witch king feared Glorfindel so much he didn't dare engage him.

[@oi6915]

Frodo rode on his own, Glorfindel just gives him his horse

[@pavanpatel4150]

I looked out for the 8 at 2:51 after reading your comment. I learn something new about these films every time I look at the comments on these videos!

[@Kreege]

Glorfindel sent him off on his horse for literally the last mile sprint to the Ford, but he had found aragorn and the hobbits three days beforehand and was tirelessly driving them the remaining distance to Rivendell with the Nazgul hot on their trail.

[@dominickeefe2454]

Perfectly constructed and executed scene. Bright the books to life and then some.

[@thecollectivegamer3600]

If i ever made a movie it would have to look as good as this!

[@creolequeenkia4404]

Im glad to know im not the only one who tears up watching this ♾

[@bluegrassreb1]

the role she was born to play...

[@lauraopper2571]

I know what's going to happen and it still makes me tense when I watch it.

[@marcusporciuscato6404]

Truly an epic scene.

[@sjoerdos3]

This scène is absolute genius🙌🏼

[@botor5]

Frodo rode across the river himself! And it was Glorfindel who loaned him the horse! Arwen hadn't appeared yet! Sigh, just to give liv more screen time...

[@300warrior300]

"Crisp 480p"..thank you for not misleading us with "Lord of the Rings - Flight to the Ford best HD youtube"