Mia’s heart melts for LORD OF THE RINGS THE RETURN OF THE KING - Extended (2003) Movie Reaction

[@PopsiCOLE]

Faramir: "Father, I met a halfling" Denethor: "Boromir would've met a wholeling!!!!"

[@whumpingwillow]

So many people are rendered speechless at the conclusion of this trilogy - shell shocked and spellbound, caught up in the majesty of the story, their emotions raw and utterly laid bare. That’s the power of cinema and masterful storytelling. It’s perfectly fine to be rendered speechless when only one word is needed - Masterpiece.

[@BB-ck7xe]

“My eyes are too dry to produce tears right now.” Aragorn: “My friends…”

[@felixmendaros5425]

I think it's okay that you don't make a lot of comments. I've seen the trilogy so many times that I don't need any more context. It's like watching a movie with a buddy.

[@jeremyraymer]

It never gets old watching new people react and fall in love with Tolkien's world. Fantasy doesn't have to mean "cheesy" or 2nd rate. There's so many wholesome nuggets of wisdom one can pull from these books/films that we see less and less these days. We get so much "entertainment" that focuses on the worst humanity has to offer, it's a breath of fresh air to get inspiring stories like this. It certainly is an all-time classic. Thank you for reacting. Now . . . on to "The Hobbit"!!

[@Ringer5]

I saw this opening night, Dec 17, 2003. I was a 14, and the level of euphoria I felt is indescribable. It was like I was conscious for the first time; I had seen perfection and knew nothing before or after can compare. For an hour after seeing the film, I was like you. All I could say was "wow." Later, I saw a total of 6 times before it left theaters. I was awake and never wanted to go back to sleep.

[@RickLacy-b3x]

Of the several reactions I have seen from you, this is by far the most animated/emotional I have seen you. Great job, and welcome to the fandom of the greatest trilogy ever.

[@Tarnbar]

When Aragorn says "For Frodo" at the black gate the choir in the music sings his oath to Frodo in the elvish language "If by my life or death I can protect you I will, you have my sword". Unmatched passion in the making of this movies by everyone involved

[@Monkeykongofficial]

@@Tarnbar These movies still amaze me and this is something i didnt know while i watched them a hundred times. Thank you!

[@SliderFury1]

The amount of care and thoughtfulness will be the stuff of legends in years to come. Literally, you will say this in a comment section 30 years from now and people will not believe you, it's just too special.

[@danwood7888]

I love watching people react to the LOTRs. You are the first KZbinr I’ve seen who has reacted to the credits. Thank you. When I first saw this in theaters I just sat and watched the credits with its beautiful artwork and soundtrack. Happy and sad that it had come to an end.

[@refurbishedtechpriest9076]

1:41:29 As sad as it is to say this, Frodo was never going to be able to let go of the Ring on his own at this point. Besides the toll the Ring took on him, it's influence gets stronger the closer it gets to Mt. Doom... And at the very edge, it's hold becomes more or less absolute. This is why Isildur couldn't let go of the Ring back when Sauron was first defeated. As Tolkien put it, and mind you I'm paraphrasing here, but it'd take a literal act of God to ensure the Ring's destruction... Which is where Gollum comes in. Though it goes down a little differently in the book, in the end Gollum was needed to ensure the Ring's destruction. Going back to Gandalf's words in the Mines of Moria back in "Fellowship of the Ring", Bilbo's pity for Gollum stayed his hand; so if Bilbo had killed Gollum back during the events of "The Hobbit", this quest would have failed sooner or later... Whether it's because Gollum wouldn't be there to show them how to get into Mordor, or because he wouldn't be there to try and reclaim the Ring and in doing so ensure its destruction. Either way, Sauron would have reclaimed the Ring eventually. So in the end, as much as Gollum was consumed by the Ring, he played his part.

[@jorgedeanoperez2997]

@@refurbishedtechpriest9076 Isildur wasn't there on the books, though

[@refurbishedtechpriest9076]

@@jorgedeanoperez2997 Perhaps not, but that doesn't change how it plays out in the film. The movie kinda makes it look like he just pulls a dick-move when in reality it'd be impossible for him to destroy the Ring, just as it was for Frodo.

[@r.n.8337]

Mia, your reaction brought me to tears too, and I've seen these movies several dozen times. Cheers and welcome to the fandom!

[@runforrestrun1965]

I think we all need to have this trilogy played again at theatres. Been years and i would go again in a heartbeat, and I’ve watched it on dvd many times.

[@kornelthunderbolt9962]

we have that here again and again. love it.

[@alvaroflores8831]

I like that in cannon Sam goes across the sea to be with Frodo after Rosie passes away. Sam is also considered a ring bearer which is what allows him to take the ship across the sea. Also Tolkien was on the record saying Sam could be considered the real hero in the story. It is debated amongst Tolkien fans.

[@rikk319]

Tolkien also stressed the importance of each person working as a whole to help the forces of good succeed. Having been through two world wars, he understood that "winning" or "who is the best" isn't what passes through peoples' minds when going through such tribulations.

[@triadmad]

Almost 50 years after first reading the books, and more than 20 years since first seeing the movies, tears still flow during Frodo's farewell. You'll still be feeling these emotions when you're my age.

[@justinhephner2117]

Some Appendices lore for you: About 70 years after Frodo leaves, Rosie passes, and Sam hands over The Red Book of Westmarch to his Daughter Elanor and sails into the west and is reunited with Frodo

[@Yakandbleezies]

Well done justin. Sam and Rosie did indeed have 13 kids before her passing (atta boy Sam!). Because he also carried a ring of power he was allowed to sail to the undying lands. You might notice in the final scenes that Gandalf was wearing one of the 3 Elvish rings. Pippin became the Thain (essentially mayor) of the shire for 50 years and then went to Gondor with Merry. When they passed away, they were entombed next to Aragorn.

[@TrentRushton]

Everyone has the same reaction when Sam carries Frodo. Plus when Aragorn says the hobbits bow to no one

[@TrentRushton]

Merry Christmas and thank you for reacting to my favorite movie series of all time, Sam is my all time favorite character, and when I saw this in theaters Pippins song blew everybody away.

[@johnbransby6231]

It actually was not the last ship, Gimli is allowed to travel with Legolas to valinor and since Sam was a ring bearer he travels on the last ship after his children are grown and Rosie passes away and is able to join Frodo

[@socalpaul487]

The beacons are lit! Gondor calls for aid! Then Rohan will answer!

[@gregmac8268]

The worst thing about ending your first watching of this magnificent trilogy is that you will never get to watch it for the first time ever again. This is why we watch you watching it for the first time, to feel the feelings you have that were once our feelings as well. Thank you

[@cwam1701e]

This trilogy was one of those lightning in a bottle moments you just can't recreate. The source material, the adaptation for film, the commitment of everyone involved to the project, the location in New Zealand, the cinemaphotography, the effects; it all came together so well. It also shows how films can be just as powerful as books - the Charge of the Rohirrim is, to me, one of the most powerful moments ever put to film and has way more impact than it does in the book (but, of course, it works the other way round for other parts of the story). A fantastic adaptation of a fantastic book trilogy - and a fantastic reaction as well!

[@gatroy13]

Excellent reaction and commentary. In many cases less commentary makes for the best reactions

[@K3V1N117]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for sitting and enjoying Into the West and the credits, even though you did sing it for choir and already know it, I’m still happy that you sat through and enjoyed the artwork. A lot of other reactions do not do that and miss out on such an emotional heavy hitting song to close out the trilogy.

[@-Knife-]

It's been fun watching someone new who watching this who gets so immersed in the story and the cinematography as Mia has mentioned many many times in the previous 2 movies. I would love to be able to watch this again for the first time.

[@josephmayo3253]

Wonderful reaction Mia. You will find a few differences when you read the book. But I think you'll find the spirit of the books is definitely in the movies. I first read it when I was in college, back in the 1980s. And I really thought there was no way a movie could do it justice. I went into Fellowship cautiously optimistic. I was blown away by how great a job they did. The whole trilogy exceeded my expectations. Enjoy your rewatches. And thank you for a beautiful reaction video. I will say you held it together better than I expected you to. I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil."

[@casi77]

Peter Jackson is the prime example of showing what happens when you understand the source material and respect it. Literally, everything he needed; dialogue, detailed descriptions of the world, character arcs was there in the books. Tolkien was incredible. Jackson just adopted it. Don't get me wrong, he changed a lot in the script. But no one complains. Because he was in line with the dynamics of the books. He and all his team was dedicated to their characters. Actors seem to understand their characters perfectly, their acting was right on spot for each characters. When you read the books, Gandalf there is literally Ian Mckellen we see in the movies. I don't even mention cinematography, world building and costume design. This single trilogy is one of the beuties which connects people from all backgrounds and countries. It is very hard to not love this.

[@billdoor3140]

Agreed. There's literally an interview of him saying he didn't want to put in any modern politics or arrogantly try to rewrite large parts. Unfortunately the Amazon rings of power bunch tried the opposite

[@Lurker_Above]

His heart was truly in it. Imagine how much better The Hobbit would have been with him at the helm from the git go & reduced down to one or two films instead of a forced trilogy.

[@cpmf2112]

As much as I love the movies, there were some changes which were very much not in line with the books and cause needless impossible travel times and did not help in any way to me. Specifically the changes to Elrond annoy me more over time as I think about them. Forcing Aragorn to disclaim Arwen? Not reforging the sword until Arwen makes him do it? Lying to Arwen about "lingering doubt"? To me this makes it nearly sabotage of Aragorn, taking away one of his biggest motivations and almost denying him the one physical object that proves his lineage and ability to be the King of Gondor. Denethor was made into a evil clown with no redeeming qualities and worse, for no explained reason. One dimensional. He was a noble man in the books and did much to help before Sauron drove him mad with despair. A quick 2 minute scene in the extended edition showing him wrestling with Sauron through the seeing stone would have helped fix the problem even with no other changes. Trying to make the witch king appear more powerful than Gandalf was ridiculous and directly against the books. It made Gandalf appear weak and devalued his death and return, it repeated the staff breaking scene, and then Eowyn basically one-shots him with an extremely ordinary sword. For what purpose? I can't see anything helpful and I just fast forward a few seconds between the initial confrontation and then the horn blowing and the witch king flies away. In the book the confrontation was at the front gate but fast forwarding past Gandalf getting thrown from Shadowfax and the staff breaking stays true to the spirit of the book to me. Frodo sending Sam away..... -_- seemingly all for the point of having Sam show up for the dramatic confrontation with Shelob (when it wasn't even Sean Astin's arm in the film but PJ's) was again unnecessary. It made Frodo look bad, it made Sam look bad, and could have been easily avoided by following the book. This is probably the best adaptation we will ever get but it isn't extremely faithful to the books. The spirit of the writing...mostly but with some notable exceptions. Filmmakers don't really want to go exactly from the books no matter what they say. If they do then they get less credit since more credit would go to the original writer. There is a video on KZbin showing a side by side comparison of these movies with the Ralph Bakshi version and it is amazingly similar. The Rankin Bass adaptation of The Hobbit is the most book accurate.

[@nathanielseymour8108]

Thank you for such a heart felt reaction!

[@alexhale2696]

One of the best LOTR reactions I've seen. 😊👏🏼🌹

[@scapevelocity]

I hope you get to visit New Zealand some time. I got to spend a month there between the releases of The Two Towers and The Return of the King. It's every bit as beautiful as it is in the films. I even took a couple of LoTR tours, one out of Queenstown in the South Island on that first trip and another around Wellington in the North Island on a later visit. I even paid too much for one of those elven cloaks, woven on antique looms from a flock of naturally gray sheep. It's too easy to get caught up in the magic.

[@aaronz1326]

If you ever go back, I recommend visiting Hobbiton. It's a magical place.

[@edmunddantes6971]

Notice that Gandalf came with 3 Eagles, he expected to save Gollum too.

[@Fmanzo10]

He hoped to save Gollum.

[@SpackleMcCrackle]

“The orb” they got from Saruman is a Palantir, or seeing stone. They’re like a magic phone. Back in the thousands of years ago all the great kingdoms had one and would cooperate and communicate but over time they were lost or hidden and it’s assumed that by the time Saruman started studying the one he kept in his tower, Sauron had control of most of the others and was the only “voice” on the other end of the “phone.”

[@rustygunner8282]

Tall ships and tall kings Three times three, What brought they from the foundered land Over the flowing sea? Seven stars and seven stones And one white tree.

[@daneelolivaw1976]

Welcome to our club! I loved that you watched also the end credits that are also so emotional. You should also watch, when you have time, the "making of". It will show you that this trilogy is not comparable to any other movies in the history of cinema. It is simply at another, much higher level.

[@houdin654jeff]

Glad you enjoyed the journey, it's a wonderful portal into a world of mythology, lore, beauty, and friendship. The movie ends the same way the book ends, with Sam returning home and saying, "Well, I'm back." However, there's so much more in the books, the appendices tell details of what happens after the story concludes. The appendices of the movies tell much of the behind the scenes in a similar way, and are absolutely worth watching from beginning to end, not joking they are almost as emotional as the movies are, but here are some details for you on various characters eventual fates... Aragorn reigns as Elessar, King of Gondor for over 120 years, before passing away at the age of 210. Queen Arwen passes a year later of a broken heart, having been married to him for more than a century. Their son, Eldarian, seen in the movie in Arwen's vision, succeeded his father thereafter. Merry and Pippin become Master of Buckland and Shire-Thain respectively. Pippin marries Diamond of Longcleave and has many children. One of them, Faramir Took, marries one of Sam's daughters, Goldilocks. They visit King Eomer in Rohan and Aragorn in Gondor on occasion, eventually retiring in Minas Tirith until their deaths and being buried in the tombs there. After the passing of Aragorn, they are entombed with him. Gimli and Legolas remain friends for the rest of their lives. Gimli spends much of his time in the Glittering Caves under Helm's Deep. He also fashions the three hairs Galadriel gave him into a gem, holding it as an heirloom of his lineage. Eventually, the sea calls to Legolas and he builds a ship to sail into the West. He brings Gimli with him, the first dwarf known to have journeyed to the Undying Lands. Samwise Gamgee is elected mayor of the Shire, serving seven terms of seven years each. Towards the end of his life, after the passing of his beloved Rosie, he gives the Red Book Frodo gave to him to the eldest of his 13 children, his daughter Elanor. It is from this copy that Tolkien (in fiction) translated the stories of Middle-Earth as recorded by the hobbits, namely The Hobbit (or "There and Back Again, a Hobbit's Tale" by Bilbo Baggins) and The Lord of the Rings ("The Downfall of the Lord of the Rings" by Frodo Baggins). As the final ring-bearer in Middle-Earth, for however brief a time he carried the One Ring while Frodo was incapacitated by Shelob and captured by the orcs, Sam is allowed to journey into the West as well, reuniting him with Frodo.

[@jgrado3]

1:31:38 The palantiri (seeing stones) were actually made by one of the first tribes of Elves just before Sauron’s time, brought to Middle Earth, and entrusted to the men of Númenor before they were scattered. Sauron merely took possession of the few that were left and actually had a hard time using them since they technically belong to Aragorn (and, oddly enough, Denethor).

[@BigMike246]

Goodbyes are the saddest part of the journey. Thank you. Great reaction.

[@chadbennett7873]

Every once in a while, a reactor will make you feel like you're experiencing it for the first time, rather than the first thousandth time. You did that for me. Thank you for the kind Christmas present. I read the book(s) back in the early 1970's and they changed my life. Tolkien wrote it as a single book, and Houghton Mifflin chose to publish as three books (10/54; 4/55 & 1/56) for "economic reasons." We all know what those were, as "The Hobbit" movies, created from a smaller single book than ANY of the three from the trilogy, appeared on screen as three films. You will enjoy the difference in the book as you read, but be aware that Ronald was a detailist of the highest order, and you will experience multiple paragraphs describing things that most writers do in a single sentence. It is frustrating for those with ADD, but delightful for those of us who relish the written language. Please enjoy, and thanks again for your emotional and moving reaction.

[@JimFinley11]

As you said, a literal masterpiece! In the original sense of that word - a piece of work produced by someone who is proving their mastery of their art or craft. This trilogy was that for Peter Jackson; no matter what else he does or has done, this is what he'll be remembered for. Thank you so much for your reaction, and yes, it keeps getting better with repeated viewings and readings. I read this trilogy for the first time fifty years ago, have worn out sets of the books, and have never gotten tired of it; same with these films after watching them enough times that I've lost count. Again, thank you. Seeing someone who really appreciates this story and these films discover them is like seeing them for the first time again. It's beautiful. C.S. Lewis, a close friend of Tolkien, said it best: “Here are beauties which pierce like swords or burn like cold iron. Here is a book which will break your heart."

[@RoadDoug]

You really got me toward the end. What a wonderful reaction.❤❤ Read the books! You’ll love it. May your life be full of Sam’s.

[@corbanb5]

One of the scenes that always hits me that not a lot of people mention in reactions or comments is after Faramir falls you see Gandalf sitting, alone in the quiet, in a tiny corner. This is someone who knew Faramir well (Denethor calls Faramir a Wizards pupil) and not only mourns the loss of someone he cares for but the tragedy and waste of it. This is Gandalf hiding his despair and doubt from everyone else as he is meant to be a beacon for hope. It just hits me.

[@8044868]

"That could be a painting," you said. That was one of my earliest impressions of the trilogy. Almost every shot could be framed as a work of art.

[@ImagineMySurprise510]

Something you may have missed as most people don't notice is that the first two movies have the end credits on a black background, but this final movie has illustrations behind the credits, a number of them being drawings of the characters.

[@dontwitty1656]

You may have noticed that during the Sméagol/ Gollum conversation , that Gollum's pupils are pinpoint and Sméagol's are dilated; this runs consistently throughout its entirety and, the BIGGG ONE, the only words Legolas says to Frodo, in the entire trilogy, are at the council of Elrond when he says, "and you have my bow". At the city gates, the chant, for the "wolfshead, was Grond- a reference to ,the warclub of the first dark lord Melkor/ Morgoth, used in the battle with the eleven high king, Fingolfin - the Silmarillion. Legolas shot peter Jackson's corsair character . Gandalf and the witch king, never happed in the books , just a really good use of poetic license. (If that's the word). In your accolades you forgot to mention it' tech from over 20 years ago. Someone wanted to curse when she saw Gollum on Mt. Doom. he scene at the coronation, show lord Elrond and a blonde elf. the elf is rumored to be Glorfindal who was the first to be brought back after he dined , like Gandolfi, battling and killing a Balrog. Here is a must watch, it helps with the questions you have yet, thought of asking. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoi7o5hpg8SIeZI GOOD RIDE! WHAT'S NEXT?

[@johnhuffman9533]

Legolas also encourages Frodo "Come on!" on the stairs at Khazad-Dum.

[@marcusfridh8489]

And smeagol was a bad egg allready from the beginning, even without Gollum, that is why he said "Smeagol lied" not Gollum lied.

[@musa.cakmak]

"My friends, you bow to no one!" 🥺😥😢😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@patrickkihn]

Excellent reaction video. It pleases me that you enjoyed the portraits of the main characters in the closing credits. The artist is Alan Lee, a book illustrator who contributed to many designs in the film and other images that appear in it.

[@spiralwarrior6569]

"My eyes are too dry for tears right now." - Yeah, right. 😉 You'll be pleased to learn that Sam, who was a ring bearer for a short time as well, joins Frodo in Valinor in his old age. And Legolas takes Gimli to Valinor as well.

[@paulfeist]

There will never, CAN never, be a movie trillogy like this again, because there is no other source material like it. Every single person involved with making these movies will live forever in the Undying Lands, and to cross genre's, they will sit in the Great Hall of Odin, at his right hand. Return of the King won 11 Academy Awards... that is a tie with the most EVER awarded to a single movie. They were robbed of the full measure of glory they deserved. A tidbit you may wish to follow - J.R.R. Tolkien was a WWI combat veteran, and you can see that in the writing of LotR... The whole last part of Frodo's return from Mount Doom, and departure into the West is all about PTSD ("Shell Shock" as they knew it in WWI). Another Peter Jackson project is the documentary "They Shall Not Grow Old"... he and his team rescued hundreds of hours of WWI film, pictures, and sound recordings. Carefully and lovingly restoring them, digitally enhancing them, and cutting them into one of the finest documentaries off all time. Watch They Shall Not Grow Old before you re-watch LotR, and you'll get the feel of Tolkein's own PTSD and what he tried to convey with the entire journey of the Fellowship.

[@Harbringe]

The special effects in this movie are phenomenal it came at a time in movie making history where practical effects and CGI which had just become really good were competing with each other and only when absolutely necessary was CGI used. It gives the film a level of realism you don't see in many of today's movies. I don't know if we will ever see anything like this in movie making ever again. It's simply stunning what they accomplished.

[@fergalstackstreams]

I like how Gandalf always has to stop riding outside of a city and announce it by name.

[@lino9222]

Great reaction NOW FOR THE HOBITT AND MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@Shadowace724]

There may come a day when I no longer watch reactions to Lord of the Rings, but it is not this day! A truly wonderful reaction Mia!

[@masterstevous]

The reverse/mirror angle is bizarre 😂 Merry Christmas!!! 💚❤️💚❤️

[@anthonybowder2053]

It's a bit disorienting

[@Yakandbleezies]

it's so youtube doesn't copyright strike it

[@andrewhudson2778]

What a reaction series. These films are timeless. I hope Mia get's to find out the rest of Sam's story after Return of the King

[@yelnikigwawa1845]

The beautiful musical theme we hear when Sam begins to carry Frodo, and later in "Into The West", is only heard a few times in ROTK, There's a heart-breaking story behind it. During the years of pre-production, shooting, and then post-production, Director Peter Jackson got to know a young Kiwi filmmaker named Cameron Duncan, and took him under his wing. Unfortunately, young Cameron was diagnosed with cancer, and shortly before shooting for the third movie ended, Cameron passed away. He was 17. He so touched the production team, that they got together with Composer Howard Shore, and together with Singer Annie Lennox, they wrote the musical theme which became "Into The West", in memory of Mr. Duncan. Finally, Peter Jackson sought and was granted special permission for "Into The West" to not be released with the rest of the soundtrack, when "Return Of The King" premiered on screens. Instead, this beautiful piece of music had it's world premiere a few weeks early....at Cameron Duncan's funeral.

[@mistermarkham101]

A bit of unknown lore is that Faramir’s mother fell ill after he was born and Denethor always blamed the boy for it. She had to raise Faramir alone because his father neglected him but when she perished of her illness the boy was left to an angry father and Boromir could do little to protect him, though not for want of trying.

[@sntxrrr]

LOTR was a very rare moment where I went into the cinema for the first movie and knew I was about to watch cinema history in the making.

[@Murdo2112]

Every other reactor, watching Gollum bite into the raw fish: "Ew!" Mia: "Yes!" This lass is the highlight of this channel.

[@ungenerationed9022]

Pippin: we have no songs fit for great halls and evil times. Also Pippin: proceeds to sing a song fit for great halls and evil times. 😂

[@The1Music2MyEars]

Finally someone watches the credits and listens to the song

[@BramGaunt]

Exactly my thougts.

[@rikimarco1826]

LOTR was filmed in New Zealand, but Tolkien's depiction of the Shires is really based on England. Unfortunately, the weakness of Men has allowed the spirit of Sauron to return. The shadow grows and extends across the land. Grima Wormtongue has set about his task with enthusiasm, Parliament is enthralled.

[@richardlaswell463]

10:46 the set of Edoras was built on that promontory and then completely removed. They even stored the sod in an environmentally stable warehouse so that they could return it after the set was removed.

[@peterkragelund4794]

Read the trilogy aloud to my sister (she had just learned how to read - but not some 1200 pages) three decades before these movies were made. Stil a special bond between us.

[@annabellaroma9886]

The volume is strangely going up and down? Or maybe its just me

[@marcusfridh8489]

I think it is for Copyright purposes

[@matsw8283]

Mia: Bravely manages the I-can-carry-you scene and the bow-to-no one scene... Peter Jackson: Bring forth the farewell scene from the Grey Havens...

[@draygontaygen677]

Merry Christmas. Now it's time for the Hobbit. The only spoiler I'll give is... You will love it. In Wellington New Zealand they have one of those Giant Eagles in the food court of the Airport, a full sized one and it is massive. I'm pretty sure there are photos online of it.

[@samcrorie]

The orb (palantiri) originally came from Numenor. Aragorn's ancestor Isildur was from Numenor. The orbs were basically used to see possible future events and for communication over long distances. In this case Sauron had one and used it to corrupt Denethor and Sauruman.

[@lcbonastre2418]

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

[@ericgeddes3353]

"Your staff is broken. Translation You're fired.

[@seanobrien798]

I like the contrast between when Frodo reaches to save Sam in Fellowship of the Ring, it is in water; then when Sam reaches to save Frodo in Return of the King they are surrounded by fire.

[@BB-ck7xe]

It’s very subtle, but they flip roles in the books too - it starts out very much from Frodo’s POV when they first set out, but by the end it’s shifted more to Sam’s POV as Frodo becomes more withdrawn. As Frodo himself says “The last pages are for you, Sam.”

[@elegrin5170]

Your facial expressions are so cute and funny.. I loved your reactions miss.. have a nice day :))

[@spikeinmadness5005]

The Palantirs or the "orbs" are magical seeing devices that allow anyone who holds one to see great distances. Sauroman had it in the first movie, which is how ho communicated with Sauron. When Gandalf went to cover it up he caught a glimpse of the eye watching. That's because Sauron has a Palantir as well and he's always watching.

[@maryannweitzel5636]

Something brought out more in the books was the history between Gandalf and Faramir. Gandalf spent a lot of time teaching Faramir as a boy and he was a large influence in the boys lives. And Faramirs father was jealous of Gandalf.

[@alicestevens8291]

This is up there on the list of films with heart crushing third acts. Relentless all the way to the credits. Else it also a perfect execution of cinema so also in the list of movies to study for anyone who does or is intending on working in the industry in any capacity. There is so much to learn from it.

[@glasgowjohn7831]

Mia:“My eyes are too dry to produce tears right now.” viewers: "wanna bet"

[@willchristopher1899]

The plantiri, or orbs as you called them, were not really explained in the movie. There were 7 palantiri, made by the Elves and given to the Númenor (the Dúnedain of the North) and were used by them to communicate over long distance. Only the line of Elendil could control them. The plantiri and the "Eye" were not related except for the fact that Sauron was in possession of one of the three known to be in existence by the time of "The Lord of the Rings." Sauron was able to corrupt the minds of both Saruman and Denethor (in possession of the other two). Only Aragorn had the power to control their use and he used the one they acquired from Saruman to present himself (as the heir Elendil) to Sauron. This realization does bring pause to Sauron as he thought that line had ended. A very nice reaction and a job well done.

[@JosiahSCooper]

I think we all would like to believe that we could have the sense of mission and determination and purpose that Sam and Frodo had, the loyalty, the strength, and perseverance. Yes, it's a fantasy movie, but we all crave that deeper, inner-sense of belonging, like everything matters, and everything will work out. That's what the movies bring to me, and it does make me emotional too.

[@TauRiOneill]

A perfect reaction to a perfect set of movies.

[@casi77]

The orb is called palantir. There are known to be 7 of them in Middle Earth. Elendil brought them from Numenor to Middle Earth. They were being used to communicate with each other. during the years some of them were lost. Unfortunately one recovered by Sauron which he used to influence the others. That's how Saruman communicated with Sauron. One of the palantiri was in Isengard. Sauron also poisoned the mind of Denethor. Denethor was an honorable man. So honorable, Sauron couldn't get a hold on him but only could drove him crazy. He showed him bad things which will happen to Gondor and pushed him into hopelessness and dispair.

[@elgarabato2007]

curious note J.R.R. Tolkien died in 1973... THREE Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, SEVEN for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, NINE for Mortal Men doomed to die, ONE for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.

[@TrentRushton]

I always watch the end credits I love that song Into the West from Annie Lennox

[@Aryaba]

The green dragon pub in Boston, Mass was a headquarters of the American Revolution.

[@felixmendaros5425]

It's great that you're going to be watching the trilogy again, in fact, I would watch if you watched it every Christmas. Anyway, it's great that you'll watch it again but you'll get a lot more information if you read the books.

[@whiskeylima4439]

The culmination of one of the best stories in fantasy.

[@lacondrathompson1747]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 y’all

[@PinoWilber]

You were quite strong during all the emotional scenes! The stronger the last tears hit! not all tears are an evil ☺

[@kel5423]

The little girl Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) was holding onto at the end is his real daughter Ali Astin (Elanor Gamgee).

[@BramGaunt]

Never ever feel sry for watching these credits, they are part of the movie.

[@SeedFactoryProject]

Technical suggestion: A black background and a comfy chair makes it look like you are watching at home, which is a nice feeling. But I notice other reaction videos that have "busy" backgrounds seem to get past Google's copyright algorithm with less tampering of the movie itself. By "busy" I mean things like shelves with memorabilia, or movie posters. I've not seen it done, but a movie-appropriate background, like a still of a forest scene, might work.

[@nikhoronin6497]

Thank you Mia, i loved your reaction to all 3 movies so much. It has been amazing to share your journey through Middle Earth. Would you consider maybe doing a reading vlog when you read the books ? or just share your thoughts on them and the differences with the movies ? Thank you again

[@dejavu2030]

U gotta watch the Hobbit trilogy it's 🔥🔥🔥. The third Hobbit movie is a masterpiece just like Return of the King.

[@shukei26]

1:43:06 the language is not elvish. It is Mordor: "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them. One Ring to bring them all and in the Darkness bind them."

[@marcusfridh8489]

Black speech

[@arkangel64]

Aww! Does anyone else think Mia needs a hug at the end of this?!

[@argantyr5154]

Watching this in the movie as a young adult, we were I wish to be like Legolas, Aragon etc. Today we all wish to have a Sam in our lives.

[@bushchat28d]

I've seen many people crying (myself included!) when Aragorn comes out with "You bow to no-one" but never seen anyone have their breath taken away! :-) The Hobbit beckons - ignore all comments and just watch and enjoy!! 🙂

[@piarasharvey89]

Best trilogy ever created as close to perfect you can get

[@jenniferatterton1587]

Frodo had to leave for the undying lands because that is a seperate place to Middle Earth in order to heal and live forever. Sam and Rosie have 13 children and when Rosie passes in older age Sam also goes there and is reunited with Frodo because all the good ring bearers that are left, go there and Sam was a ring bearer for a time as well and he gives the book to his eldest daughter to carry on the legacy.

[@boomieboo]

Thanks for emotional reaction to this all-time classic. Did you guys spot all of the inspiration for Star Wars? Just some of them I could come up with: 1. Gandalf - Obi-Wan 2. Aragorn - Han Solo 3. The Eye of Sauron - The D*ath Star 4. Sauron/Saruman - Palpatine/Vader 5. Frodo - Luke Skywalker 6. Sting/glowing swords - Lightsabers 7. Gollum - Darth Vader (the fall or loss of one's former self) 8. Gandalf's powers/the Ring - The Force/Dark Side 9. Nazgûl/orcs - Imperial officers/The Empire 10. Elves - Jedi 11. Merry and Pippin - C-3PO and R2-D2 12. The Shire - Tatooine 13. Mount Doom - Mustafar/Death Star destruction 14. Bilbo - Uncle Owen 15. Sauron - Palpatine 16. Minas Tirith - Rebel base on Yavin 4 17. Rohan riders/Fellowship - The Rebels 18. Tom Bombadil (book character)- Yoda 19. Oliphaunts - AT-AT Walkers 20. Return of the King - Return of the Jedi (titles) 21. Galadriel/Eowyn/Arwn - Leia 22. (if in the book) Eowyn, "I've got to save you" Thoden, " You already did " - virtually identical lines spoken by Luke and Vader in Anakin's last words. 23. Multiple epic battles on both grand and personal scales taking place simultaneously for a common cause in both LOTR and SW I love how ultimately the LOTR ends up being Sam's story. Also really liked and greatly appreciated how Frodo actually failed in his journey. He couldn't rid himself of the ring. And finally shedding the ring in the end was accidental.

[@cra0422]

Don't feel embarrassed about clapping at the end. A better question would be "why wouldn't you clap?"

[@JoeMama410]

I think that Frodo sent Sam away to try to protect him from the influence of the ring and to keep him from fighting with Gollum while they still needed him. Frodo didn't trust Gollum but his hand was forced as to whose help was more necessary.

[@Yetireacts419]

11 hours to get to know the cast it’s epic

[@Dave3Dguy]

1:22:45 - "I know many of you have watched this in 3d" - Unfortunately there is no 3d produced version of Lord of the Rings. The 3d tech was too new at the time of the making of these films and Peter Jackson has no plans to convert them.