LOTR The Fellowship of the Ring - Extended Edition - Gilraen's Memorial

The extended edition scene of when Aragorn visits the memorial of his mother Gilraen, before he sets out from Rivendell with the Fellowship, and Elrond urges him to take up the Sword of Kings. (HD Blu-ray)
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More tags: Rivendell Elrond speaks Elvish She wanted to protect her child She thought in Rivendell you would be safe Elrond In her heart your mother knew you'd be hunted all your life That you'd never escape your fate Elrond The skill of the Elves can reforge the Sword of Kings but only you have the power to wield it Aragorn I do not want that power I have never wanted it Elrond You are the last of that bloodline There is no other Elrond Aragorn Love Arwen Undomiel Evenstar Extended Edition Rivendell Elvish Elves Elf

[@nilocblue]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the mood set by Howard Shore's unbelievable music score? He was absolutely brilliant in this trilogy and deserved every Oscar.

[@ajsouza3720]

The LOTR trilogy wouldn't have been the same without that score. It's as important as Star Wars' score for the film imo.

[@pawel6748]

"Only those who do not seek power are qualified to hold it" - Plato

[@billwithers7457]

"To summarize the summary, any man capable of being made president should by no means be given the job." Douglas Adams.

[@thomasjuniardi3559]

@CHAL KIE Joe might forgotten about it 😁

[@artimuos903]

That's just fiction.

[@jon1819]

This is only half the quote. Plato said that only philosophers were qualified to rule right after this. At the end of the day, it’s 2,000 year old egotistic propaganda.

[@berkayerkoc2998]

“A great man doesn’t seek to lead. He’s called to it. And he answers."

[@luke8801]

This is how you do an heir not wanting the throne correctly Game of Thrones.

[@mosesking2923]

This is a shitty invention of the movie. In the books, Aragorn is eager to take back the throne of gondor. Film aragorn is a wimp.

[@SB_kilsgb]

@@mosesking2923 I never read the books, which version of Aragorn is better? Because I quite like this idea of him being uncertaint and humble about his lineage.

[@mosesking2923]

@@SB_kilsgb That's because Americans have a cultural antipathy towards anything that feels "unearned" and therefore Peter Jackson had to change Aragorn's character. It doesn't matter what is "better" to me, since I view Tolkien as canon and anything else as fan fiction.

[@SB_kilsgb]

@@mosesking2923 I'm asking for your opinion really, not what is canon or isn't.

[@mosesking2923]

@@SB_kilsgb That is my opinion. "Better" is not a good enough term. Better in terms of what? Satisfying tolkien fan boys? Satisfying teenagers who want pure action? Satisfying feminists with a SJW agenda? Anything which is faithful to the source material is "better" for me.

[@milvache]

I love that Aragorn dosent strive or want Power, he only wants to live an ordinary life and help the people of Middle Earth as the Strider

[@foolslayer9416]

A person who seeks to be good is far better than a person who seeks strength. Those guys often end up being the greatest of heroes.

[@Makkaru112]

The books state otherwise. He was not running away from it. As thingol raised Turin, Elrond raised Aragorn/Elessar.

[@jiyuuskiyuu1465]

yeah, not wanting the throne was a movie exclusive thing

[@foolslayer9416]

@@jiyuuskiyuu1465 It's not that book Aragorn wasn't eager to be on the throne, he was just accepting. He knew it was his responsibility as the Rightful King to take the Throne of Gondor.

[@blackhawk8920]

@@Makkaru112 but he was not eager either. He knew he had to do it but not in a hurry to do it.

[@imperatorglaber1752]

Years later this is still the greatest trilogy of all time

[@ivermektin6874]

the hobbit trilogy was 10x better

[@SHVideografie]

@@ivermektin6874 You can't possibly think that! I enjoyed the Hobbit trilogy but LotR did possibly everything better. Jackson had 3 years to prepare for LotR, 3 months for the Hobbit. Its production was a mess.

[@winnyblues]

@@ivermektin6874 must be trolling

[@lukew6725]

@@ivermektin6874 That is certainly an opinion......

[@KadenHartley]

​@@ivermektin6874Crack isn't a good drug

[@zaxbitterzen2178]

Always loved the level of respect Elrond holds towards Aragorn. He knows Aragorn is a good man, a fitting man for his daughter and as a king.

[@latino_amistoso]

Elrond’s twin brother, Elros , he chose being a man and became the first king of numenor, his grand-grand-grand… son, elendil, who guided the survivors of numenor to the middle earth and their respectives descendents, Aragorn. So elrond sees in aragorn the real good bloodline of men, the blood of his brother, death thousands years ago

[@haroldcruz8550]

Well he was the one who raised him, he was his adopted son. His two sons were always at Aragorn's side

[@AdeptKing]

He's known Aragorn since he was young so he knows how good he is.

[@cpegg5840]

Gilraen was a very special woman; her parents, father Dirhael and mother Ivorwen, were both seers with the gift of foresight, quite like Elrond himself; she possessed the gift to a much lesser degree but knew her son would be the Heir of Isildur and the last hope for Men. No doubt she knew Arathorn II was meant to be her husband, as the Heir must descend from Isildur and Arathorn was the last of the direct bloodline from Isildur in the north after his father Arador died.

[@carlomagno7092]

RIP Gilraen, woman of the north, hope of the Dunedain

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

"I have given hope to Men. I have left none for myself."

[@Bersztipflag]

@@Vikingr4Jesus5919 Onen i-Estel Edain, ú-cebin estel anin

[@MrLTiger]

Bad writing can ruin even the greatest setups :(

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

F

[@katerina1977]

Hugo Weaving speaks Elvish effortlessly. I could listen to him speak it all day!

[@LightningSnow_]

For a long time, I always felt that Aragorn was the actual main character just the way they have his character and development

[@michaelplurad4879]

Lightning Snow Originally, he was supposed to have this showdown with a restored Sauron at the Battle of the Black Gates. It was then replaced with a troll when Jackson realizes that this battle wasn’t about Aragorn defeating the Dark Lord, but simply a diversion to aid Frodo in destroying the One Ring. If you go by Tolkien’s writing, Sam, the only ring bearer unaffected by the Ring’s power, is the true protagonist of the story. Still, you’re right in saying he undergoes the most develop in the trilogy. From a ranger to a protector, to a captain, to a king.

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

I agree as well, we see Frodo’s development in the story in overcoming his doubts to destroy the evil of The Ring (with help from Sam and, unintentionally at the end, Gollum), but Aragorn has a great character arc as well overcoming his doubts about the race of men to restore the Kingdom of Gondor as King.

[@geetadhumane5793]

He is the main character at least for me

[@rnash999]

@@andrewburgemeister6684 Frodo did not overcome his doubts. In the very end he failed and claimed the ring as his own.

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

@Anthony James Bulldis a lot of people compare him to the classic fable of King Arthur, Tolkien’s universe is inspired by a lot of the classic fables and fantasy stories.

[@AnimeAmimatorMizore]

Watching this, I feel as though Jackson made Aragorn a more emphasized character than he already was in the books. Sure, Aragorn left Rivendell on the quest with a determination to finally (after years of suffering hardship and a general internal struggle to become a man he could live with being) reclaim his birthright as a king, Jackson directed Viggo in such a way that I feel it's broadened my view of Aragorn. The poor guy had a shitty life; father dead, mother slowly going mad with grief and a strange obsession with the Throne of Gondor, finally learning his heritage (with all the tainted Isildur history going with it). He then spent from age twenty to age forty-nine wandering Arda, helping others, learning, taking charge of the Dunedain, and basically trying to be someone other than just a man with the bloodline of a Gondorian King. If that much happened, well... I don't think I'd be extremely cheerful or open to claiming something like that. I feel like Jackson made Tolkien's epic more realistic.

[@ayzarabbani4352]

AnimeAmimatorMizore he always wanted to be king of gondor. He was very happy when elrond first told him. He wanted to prove himself and hated the enemy beyond anything. When elrond made it clear no one less than the king of gondor could marry arwen, aragorn became even more motivated to fulfil his destiny. Yes movie aragorn is easier to sympathise with but i think his greatness is really diminished in the movies.

[@gauravw6947]

@@ayzarabbani4352 I don't think empathy diminishes anyone's greatness...

[@ayzarabbani4352]

@@gauravw6947 neither do i, if anything i think it increases it. But either youre twisting my words or you dont understand my point. What i meant was that movie aragorn was more relatable and easier to sympathize with, however he was far better in the books, you got a sense of greatness in him that is missing in the movies. That said PJ and Mortensen did a fantastic job.

[@gauravw6947]

@@ayzarabbani4352 Sorry, but I am not twisting your words... Even now you say that being relatable diminishes his greatness.. How is Aragorn "far better" in the books by not being relatable??? Is being relatable such a weak thing??? Why can't anyone be relatable and yet be greater than something not relatable???

[@ayzarabbani4352]

@@gauravw6947 think you need look up what 'however' means

[@jackhubert]

The camera angles. The dialogue. And that music. This scene is perfect.

[@felipeulloa8563]

True, Peter Jackson was on fire in this trilogy. I love this movie

[@maryhales4595]

I love the way he uses the cuts to and from Gilraen's statue while Aragorn and Elrond are talking. Makes it feel like she's part of the conversation.

[@lukemaskarinec9970]

I know some people complain that Aragorn in the film is too far a departure from the confident, self-assured Aragorn of the books, who knows from the start that his destiny is to take up the kingship of Gondor. Personally, though, I find Viggo's portrayal, and Jackson & co's writing, to make for a much more interesting character. Aragorn's inner conflict, his doubts and demons, and the weight of his lineage and history, channeled through Viggo's expressive acting, add up to one of the best characters of the trilogy-and make his eventual triumph far more uplifting.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

I agree

[@lukew6725]

I agree, not every change from the source material is automatically bad. The original work can have flaws in it.

[@lucasriddle5538]

@@lukew6725 I don't think its right to call the original presentation of Aragorn flawed. It's obviously meant to hearken to Alfred's exile and miraculous reclamation of Wessex from the Heathens and perhaps the consolidation of England that stemmed from it. Two kings in exile fighting impossible odds to reclaim their birthright and save their people from thralldom. I think at the end of the day it's just a change made to suit a mass palate over the artistic vision of the author, which, I feel is nothing deserving celebration.

[@jackthereaper5898]

Aragorn going to his mother's grave, cleaning it up, and lovingly stroking the headstones cheek might be one of the most depressing and sweet things I've ever seen. Like- he clearly loves his mother deeply and he went to sit at her grave when he felt conflicted and worried and AHHH. It's so underrated and not talked about enough that- THATS HIS MOTHERS GRAVE AND ELROND KNEW TO FIND HIM THERE. Can you imagine now often he must have sat there? Maybe talking to her, maybe praying for her advice?? Kills me every time.

[@tonys9397]

I guess its true we all need our moms even a mighty king of men

[@alexiciamoore5642]

Hearing lord Elrond with this music is strangely peaceful. I took a deep breath and all my frustrations from work washed away.

[@A-G-A-G]

“I give hope to men, I keep none for myself”

[@maryhales4595]

"Ónen i-Estel Edain, Ú-chebin estel anim." ❤

[@technologic21]

Beautiful. The true king who does not want power but feels obliged to serve the Kingdom regardless and in good faith for the good of the people, as his mother taught him, in humbleness, humility, love, and honor.

[@berenicegalilea]

As Jesus

[@cringekiller348]

@Berenice Galilea Jesus is a bitch. Xtianity sucks.

[@gcHK47]

As Elrond said, "He has chosen exile."

[@westrim]

"Death by exile!"

[@pablito4762]

This scene makes me always sad. Its sad when parents die and a child visits grave of parents.

[@hiswayservicesblog9288]

This is one of my favorite Aragorn scenes. The look in his face. It's just so good, so well done.

[@KalosAgathon]

Came here after Rings of Power. The magic of Tolkien’s work is much more present in the movies...

[@julespulp214]

None of his magic exist on that abomination of a show.

[@teencomment]

I think the biggest positive change that the LOTR movies did over the books was making Aragorn's journey to accepting his role as King of Gondor longer than just coming to Rivendell and being given Anduril before leaving.

[@thomasmartin4281]

He does slowly become more kingly as the films go on which I like, he starts off dirty and quiet but then as time goes on he starts bossing around other kings and wears more regal armor, and gets the sword

[@richmondlandersenfells2238]

Fact!

[@necromancer196]

To be fair, he was raised in Rivendell by Elrond to become the king Elrond did raise several of the chiefs of dunedain the last being Aragorn

[@woodwyrm]

iirc in the books it's Aragorn who brings the broken blade to Rivendell and has it reforged into Anduril.

[@lucasriddle5538]

It makes more sense from a modern film-goer perspective, but it flies in the face of Tolkien's true beliefs

[@stevem2323]

I wanted Jon to have this kind of moment with his mother and we never got that.

[@CommonSenz]

Only the 'I duh nut wunt it'

[@alexG106]

There was literally a memorial statue of Lyanna in the crypts of Winterfell and they never even did anything with it. What a clusterfuck that show ended up being. Lyanna was LITERALLY the only non-lord of Winterfell to be entombed and given a statue in the crypts and they did NOTHING with it.

[@captainnutsack8151]

@@CommonSenz MUH KWEEN

[@tatskamaster]

Huh? Jon did visit the statue. He told Dany of his heritage there. I agree most of the season 8 was dumb, but how should they have used the statue more? Jon didn't know she was his mother and had never even met her since she died giving birth. Just a piece of rock.

[@stevem2323]

@@tatskamaster Nope, in that scene he was in front of Ned, not his mother, we never got that.

[@TheEquus92]

“I’ve gave Hope to the Dunedain. I have kept no hope for myself.”

[@Swaggybro77]

It's lovely how he pays tribute to his mother that's why Aragon and his legacy brought back peace to Gondor to Arnor elessar your spirit will always be within me no power can corrupt me no words can bring me down my will is strong and so is my ability to wield a sword

[@SHVideografie]

The acting, dialogue and Shore's haunting music in this scene is next level. The overall difference in mystery, magic and tone of LotR in comparison to the RoP series is also staggering. I wish they had more talented writers and showrunners for the series.

[@Ashotjan]

The music here is incredible.

[@-Vitalis-]

For many years, I thought the same as Aragorn: staying as far as possible from power, from temptation, from ruin. But just like in the books and movies... one would say "by accident"... the calling for change strikes your heart. The mightiest foe Aragorn fought against wasn't an orc, goblin or troll. It was himself. His own fears. His dark past.

[@dancoygoh]

This makes the Flame of the West scene make so much more sense

[@LongSpear.]

What a voice! What a beautiful voice.

[@oscarjohnson2130]

And then right before they cut away at the end of this scene it would've been the flashback from Two Towers where Elrond says "Let her go, let her take the ship into the west, let her bare away her love for you"

[@stevencarpenter9242]

I really like that in a movie even extended Peter Jackson took precious time to put in this scene of Aragorn’s mother’s memorial gravestone helping to explain and us to feel the weight placed on Aragorn by his family lineage. To remember loved ones long gone yet sending her son who will be king to save Middle Earth on his way into unknown adventures of perilous tests.

[@GameOgreDonkey]

elves doing aragorn dirty by not maintaining the memorial

[@pjones6749]

Aragorn is SOOOO different from the book, and perhaps the best change Peter Jackson et al made to the script.

[@JamailvanWestering]

That and Boromir

[@lucasriddle5538]

I agree it was a good change for film and film-goer's tastes, but in regards to Tolkien's beliefs and message it is a bit hard to justify

[@JamailvanWestering]

@@lucasriddle5538 the problem with that is Aragorn would be pretty boring

[@lucasriddle5538]

@@JamailvanWestering He’s not boring in the books, I find it enjoyable to see how the rightful king interact with his ignorant subjects, such as when he unsheathes Anduril before the Riders of Rohan and announces his identity. It’s very important thematically to the story as a whole

[@JamailvanWestering]

@@lucasriddle5538 he is boring, he gets what he wants in the end and that’s it… really interesting…

[@waleed149]

The way this actor perfomed elves language is magnificent plus the soundtarck 👌

[@elwood1029]

I wonder whether Jackson deliberately made this scene have such undertones of Christianity. Not only does Aragorn look like traditional depictions of Jesus of Nazareth here, but his mother's statue looks just like the Virgin Mary too. What's more, Elrond is talking about how aragon is the hidden king, the destined saviour of mankind.

[@Tahkaullus01]

Well considering that the original book trilogy itself is full of Christian overtones, that doesn't really surprise me.

[@denisedixon1335]

It's Aragorn not "Aragon!"

[@auntiec6294]

Considering that J.R.R. Tolkien was a Christian theologian and close friends with C. S. Lewis and other Christian philosophers and theologians, it is actually Tolkien who wove biblical truths throughout the entire LOTR epic. The story is laden with truth, quite intentionally, to help people see glimpses into the very nature of God...as well as glimpses into the nature of sin (represented by the ring) and the Adversary, Satan (represented by Sauron). I can't speak on behalf of Peter Jackson regarding his intentions, but Tolkien's intentions are undeniable.

[@stemiplays2856]

aye,would even change meaning of his name from revered king to noble lord/prince.

[@veritasabsoluta4285]

@@auntiec6294 "Biblical truth"

[@ViperDivinity]

I love this Jackson's Aragorn more than Tolkien's Aragorn. He seems much more genuine and reserve, he doesn't want to be a king as he believes that he doesn't have the power to use it for humanity. But Elrond always assures him that he can and he is the only one left who can sit in the throne room.

[@Prague4Introverts]

This scene would have explained a lot later, in The Two Towers, especially for people who did not read the book...

[@Enforcer2905]

Elrond to Aragorn: „Anirne hene beriad i chên lîn. Ned Imladris nauthant e le beriathar aen.“

[@bingbongabinga2954]

Beauty that pierces like swords.

[@alexanderdegothia]

they way he acts with his eyes here is remarkable

[@liamdenise246]

It's interesting the sad fate of Gilraen, as she marries someone she loves, despite her fathers reluctance, he dies very young leaving her with one child who she has to give to be fostered at Rivendell, she sees her son be taught and trained like his father and all his ancestors before him, knowing there is a chance he may die just like his father and grandfather, he falls in love with a elf despite the fact it's so unlikely and then he's gone for so many years, and all the while the shadow grows, and this makes her give up hope, so she finds herself aging before her time, dying at 100 despite the fact the dunedain usually lived around 130-150 years, not from sickness or wounds but from not believing in her sons destiny enough and when she sees him, and realises there is hope and he will indeed become what he is destined for, it's too late.

[@BiscuitDelivery]

There are times when an uncrowned king's reluctance to take power is well-founded. The road to hell is paved with good intentions and history is filled with once-benevolent rulers sinking to tyranny.

[@riazali4362]

This is so beautifully done, stoic, spiritual, deep...makes you feel like this is a real world. What a travesty Rings of Power is compared to these three movies.

[@Marwan-uv1fc]

Vigo what an amazing actor 😍👏

[@Anduril1974]

I love this scene so much! It's utterly enchanting. Perfect.

[@guiltygearcore]

Aragorns lineage comes from Tar-Minyatur (Elros). That would be his great great great so many great grand father. Elrond is his great great great Uncle. So Arwen is also his distant relative (cousin). ^_^

[@mitchellheard8981]

Interesting that Elrond mentions reforging the sword here; in the books the sword gets reforged and he has it with him the whole time yet in the movies, it's not reforged until he takes the Path of the dead.

[@Fan_Made_Videos]

In cinema you often find story lines advanced, omitted, or reinterpreted to better enhance the visual interpretation of a book. I can't think of any book of fiction or non-fiction that literally translates every page and character from a book.

[@nighthasfallen456]

@@Fan_Made_Videos I think Silence of the Lambs managed it. My mother actually thought for a while that the book was written AFTER the movie they are so close.

[@JamailvanWestering]

In the books Aragorn doesn’t really have a character arc, he gets what he wants and that’s it. In the movies Aragorn is more fearful because his bloodline has failed and he fears he will succumb to the same weakness his ancestor fell to. Which is so poignant when he comes for the first real test with the ring at Amon Hen. After that he slowly becomes a great leader (which is why he works so well off with Theoden considering all the mistakes Theoden makes)

[@lucasriddle5538]

@@JamailvanWestering Yes, It's important to remember that Lord of the Rings is both a novel and an attempt at a modern epic, so certain things like "Character growth" can be both reasonably omitted and included without expense to the story.

[@JamailvanWestering]

@@lucasriddle5538 no I disagree, growing w character means you’re actually invested in certain character you want to see them reaching their ultimate fate. While I love Tolkien as a writer I also think his characterization left something to be desired

[@franklindiniz8472]

This scene is kind a reference to Our Lady of Graces! Hail Mary!!!

[@jheanexebio2012]

Your channel is awesome. Thanks ¡

[@Chris22697]

i feel that you should try to be like Gandalf. Wise, knowledgeable, appreciate the everyday life and people and have desire for happiness rather than power.

[@blackhawk8920]

also don't be eager to mettle in other people problems because to more harm then good or cause other different problems

[@Gutenburg100]

Helps when you are basically an angelic being that never dies lmao.

[@Chris22697]

@@Gutenburg100 16 years old me was trying to be romantic. And you ruined it. Well done :P

[@liqurmeup]

But all life is not important. We are a species of lazy, rude, violent, mean, genuine, ugly, attractive, nasty, selfish, careless, kind, emotional, useless and stupid people. Every life does not hold power or meaning. Only those who strive for better and work hard do they deserve to be called important.

[@Chris22697]

​ @LiqurMeUp I think you are a bit harsh. For me, everyone have some kind of importance. The fact that you are not important for the e conomic system, does not mean that you are not important in general. Importance is a bit kind of subjective issue.

[@Lover-of-Creative-Priorities]

Power can corrupt any man But wise men say *"With great Power comes great responsibility"* That can be the trick to keeping your heart in the right place.

[@jonathanbradley4896]

"I dunn wann it, I nevah av" -Aragorn Snow

[@rkomizicba5084]

Elrond elvish is perfect

[@peterh2828]

"I never asked for this, no more than I asked to be king. We do not choose our destinies."

[@france6076]

Aragorn did not want to be a king because he feels like he has the same weakness as Isildur. Jon Snow did not want the iron throne because "he don't want it" lmao.

[@garretthochmuth4522]

Knowing full well why Gondor has a Stewert and not a King on the throne, I completly understand and do not blame him for not wanting to rule Gondor, dispite doing a great job at being the Dundadian Chieften. And give what some if his ancestors, like the Black Numenorinan chick, did to sent Gondor into a coup...Aragon's disintrest as being king and Boramir's scorn at the idea of a king of Gondor are entirly justifed.

[@woodwyrm]

There has never been black people in Middle Earth.

[@48162342]

Can we talk about Aragon never having a private moment for himself. No wonder he went in the wilderness alone only for Legolas to find him 🙂

[@AllGamingStarred]

Watching this scene and putting the crucifixion side by side, you see the resemblance, even if unintentional.

[@chuckpeterson8374]

Makes you feel sad, kinda like how Tuor mother sacrificed her life and not being able to see her son so he could help save the world

[@maria7133]

Gracias 👸🏻

[@subutaynoyan5372]

To be honest, been rereading the books now, Aragorn is nothing but proud and determined to take his throne in the books. He is a bit cocky even. They wanted him to be more humane I imagine, because Mortensen's Aragorn is just too sympathetic, kinder and nobler than the one in the book who can be commanding, sarcastic and sometime sharp tongued.

[@eamonreidy9534]

Showing off his sword at every opportunity

[@subutaynoyan5372]

@@eamonreidy9534 He's the embodiment of ''Do you even know who I am?''

[@alejandro10751]

He is a king not Mahatma Gandhi. For me it was the biggest mistake in these movies

[@noorykorky5056]

@@alejandro10751 Why can't Mahatma Ghandi be king???? Why do the powerful always have to be cruel? I loved Aragorn from the movies.

[@alejandro10751]

@@noorykorky5056 He is not cruel in the novels

[@joehay5094]

They did well to cut this scene. Films can take a certain license to deviate from a book, but this goes way too far. Aragorn didn't want power for the sake of power, true. However, he understood that by claiming his birthright as Isildur's heir he could do his part in defeating Sauron and repair the fault of his forefather. That was his duty as Isildur's heir and he never doubted his birthright.

[@ame8710]

Why on earth haven't I watched this scene until now?!!!! This is very important!

[@FoxieShay]

Look up the extended!! They're so much better!

[@ame8710]

@@FoxieShay I did last week.👍👍👍❤️

[@FoxieShay]

@@ame8710 Gooood!! I'm so proud!

[@Chadaface]

both gilraen and arathorn were descended from isildur

[@emilymountain5442]

✨aragorn asmr✨

[@hadirmaamouri4204]

For some reason this reminds me of Lyanna's statue in GoT , maybe another inspiration for George .RR Martin

[@user-ix1rp9ff3p]

not really, funeral effigies have been a thing in the West for like 2000 years already

[@alexarmstrong2019]

The true irony is the fact Aragorn is a relative to Elrond by thousands of years. If you know you know.

[@cnovikamaharani]

Gilraen looks like the statue of Mother Mary. I thought Aragorn is going to pray 😅

[@simonstaff4874]

The waters fall like the ever changing autumn leaves as she twist s and turns through but yet I love her so x c mr

[@daveslife9486]

He never wants not desires the power and that is what makes him a king 🤘

[@user-ix1rp9ff3p]

someone once said *I dun wunt it I neva huv*

[@hatsunemikufanboy]

i actually prefer the book version of the sword as aragorn has it reforged in rivendell before setting out

[@Sgarnoncunce]

yeah it would be awesome if every scene with aragorn in the movies had him proclaiming he's the heir to the throne of Gondor..... NAAAAHT

[@hatsunemikufanboy]

@@Sgarnoncunce well to be honest its a lot of the reason boromir even agress to join the fellowship and even in the films when he lets out a battle cry he shouts anduril. but yeah in the books he is actually careful name dropping stuff like that taking care not unsheathe the sword unless it is in a time of great need

[@JB-kx1he]

Not wanting it is why he NEEDS to be given that power

[@LunaFerrets]

Love it

[@user-cq4nr7si7v]

Sometimes being simple is a curse when your people are consumed by greed and power and selfishness

[@CommandaInChief]

Poor Aragorn. I'm sure his mother was a great woman

[@kingaragornii9940]

What do you think...😑😑

[@Story2ScreenMovieReviewPodcast]

His mother is Daenerys Targaryen in an alternate timeline

[@denisedixon1335]

What does the writing on Gilraen's memorial say?

[@anonthe-third2367]

"This bitch dead"

[@capgaming6045]

Anon the-third 😂😂😂😂 WTF

[@leanedwardmerin7396]

Denise Dixon i think its written in Sindarin that translates to "GLRM" in romanji letters, but I might be wrong, I just recognize some of it from reading the Sindarin alphabet

[@yanecphilipp3354]

@@anonthe-third2367 what a pity

[@123misou]

@@anonthe-third2367 Have some class dude

[@MrMyers758]

Very different from the books, where Aragorn from the very start declares he will take up the throne of Gondor. I prefer the film version

[@lucasriddle5538]

I think the film version is an interesting modern liberal take, but it's important to see it from Tolkien's monarchist traditionalist world view as well. We must remember what the purpose of these books were when reading them.

[@seekeroftruth476]

Mother Mary 🤍

[@jamesl.anderson1384]

In the garden's of Rivendell, the hobbits stand waiting with Gimli and Boromir. Legolas runs down some steps to join them A hand brushes over a grave stone to reveal the elven writing on it: Onen i-Estel Edain, �-chebin estel anim.( I gave Hope to the D�nedain, I have kept no hope for myself) pulling off moss and brushing aside leaves. Aragorn kneels in front of the statue of his mother. ELROND IN THE BACKGROUND: Anirne hene beriad i ch�n �n. Ned Imladris nauthant e le beriathar aen. (She wanted to protect her child. She thought that in Rivendell you would be safe.) Aragorn brushes his hand over the statue's face ELROND IN THE BACKGROUND: In her heart your mother knew you'd be hunted all your life ELROND: (walking through the bushes towards Aragorn) but you'd never escape your fate. The skill of the elves can reforge the sword of Kings, but only you have the power to wield it. (Aragorn looks up and pauses) ARAGORN: I do not want that power, I have never wanted it ELROND: You are the last of that blood line, there is no other

[@greendude7650]

Man looking at it now maybe in "Middle Earth" it should have been a game about Aragon's life as a Ranger and the fact he was really hunted down because of his lineage it would have been the same game but with more possible Canon story.

[@inoxx1151]

This is such a central scene to the storyline shame it was cut

[@user-zn4bm6wl8z]

In the books Aragorn wanted to become king, because only then he could marry Arwen.

[@caesar9083]

I think its the other way around... he never wanted to become king but wanted to marry Arwen but Elrond said he could marry Arwen if he would become king.

[@haroldcruz8550]

He was already in his journey to be the king even before he met Arwen. He was already made aware of his lineage and his destiny.

[@matthewkretschmer7010]

Boromir, Gimli, Merry, Pippin, and Sam with Bill, the Pony, ready to set out from Rivendell to destroy the one ring. With Legolas arrivals as he's ready. Aragorn is visiting his mother's, Gilraen, memorial. Bilbo is giving Frodo gifts. And where's Gandalf, The Grey?

[@pablito4762]

He is smoking Hobbit Mariuana somewhere.

[@TheMajin7]

Is there more to that scene? Because it ended abruptly.

[@Fan_Made_Videos]

the next scene is of Bilbo giving "Sting" to Frodo, and of course his massive freak-out over not getting to hold the Ring one last time.

[@NickCorbinOfficial]

In the Extended Two Towers, there's a flashback of Elrond telling Aragorn to give up his love for Arwen in this same location, so presumably after this scene ends.

[@ricardoortiz4870]

1:07 Red Skull before Hydra.

[@misterVDG]

Anirne hene beriad i chên lîn. Ned Imladris nauthant e le beriathar aen.

[@coyote000]

Elrond: you are the last, there is no other Aragorn: brb

[@bovineking8927]

"Ah dun wan eet. Ah never have."

[@ArtyFartyBart]

bu' a sword is heavier than feathers

[@jeffwebster402]

The 180 spin of Aragorn's outlook might be Jackson's most annoying error, ranking up there with the totally altered Faramir.

[@lucasriddle5538]

I agree, so many people say that it was one of Jackson's best changes and criticize tolkien's writing, yet completely fail to grasp Aragorn's literary character. He is quite literally a born king of greater blood than lesser men, guided by an Angel to take his rightful throne and destroy a pretender. And people still don't see the very heavy monarchistic views inherent to that story.

[@ram2791]

One of the biggest character travesties. He always knew he would be king and accepted it. His only reservation was it was after the war was won. He feared dividing Gondor with civil war if he tried to take the kingdom from Denethor and wanted the people united and focused.

[@Anduril1974]

Travesty? Good grief! On the contrary, this scene, and his overall portrayal in the films is FAR, FAR better than in the books. A true arc, the reluctant King, a good and humble man. He is what we would all aspire to become. And of course Viggo was incredible at conveying that.

[@seferino]

Quite the opposite. He wanted to become the king that joins the 2 Kingdoms. Also it was the only way he could have arwens hand.

[@TheSystem092]

Watching this it does make me laugh at how he cleans up her memorial, like Elrond doesn't give a damn nor did he or the elves take care of this memorial

[@denisedixon1335]

Yeah no one except Aragorn seem to care about Gilraen's memorial!

[@xxEvangelineRxx]

+TheSystem092 Maybe they didn't want to touch his mother's grave...? Out of respect for Aragorn? It was *his* mother after all, and it's usually family members who keep a grave clean, pay for its upkeep, etc.

[@denisedixon1335]

+xxEvangelineRxx That's very true. I never thought that Aragorn was the only one who should touch it.

[@Fan_Made_Videos]

Why is that Elrond's job?

[@piedathemokona]

I remember watching the series as a kid... Good times. Mom was afraid it was too violent for me and my brother Watching this scene mom thought it was aragorn's girlfriend who died hehe

[@kingaragornii9940]

Dude... That's too ironic... Especially coming from your mother😂😂😁😁

[@piedathemokona]

@@kingaragornii9940 how so

[@kingaragornii9940]

@@piedathemokona r/whooosh

[@KaiserChief-mm2ib]

Fantasy movies in the past like Neverending Story were otherworldly and lack genuineness. In LotR, Peter Jackson purposely made it being historical so that audience would feel that the story took place like 7,000 years ago on planet Earth. As a result, audience find the characters relatable and hence empathize them. We feel what they feel. That's one of the factors make LotR above the other Fantasy movies. Thank you Peter Jackson and Tolkien.

[@balintperjesi6996]

"I don't want it..."

[@user-ix1rp9ff3p]

I never have

[@zrobe_rickny2557]

Heriooooooooooooooooooooooooiii says onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnem

[@TheShamimmiah1234]

came here from born of hope

[@giulioaprati338]

shane blake lovely one

[@rogerlopez2800]

true but tats his mom

[@ace9924]

Book aragorn: i just can't to be king!

[@unitor699industries]

came here to calm my mind after the last episode in rop