Tears not evil

[@672nic]

No one would’ve played Gandalf better that Ian mckellen

[@bigtastybread66]

No one except Danny Devito.

[@connorlowis4774]

Rest in peace

[@danielrotello4950]

It was his destiny.

[@snugglecity3500]

Christopher lee would have given it one hell of a go. Unfortunately he was a little to old for the role.

[@672nic]

@@bigtastybread66 Danny devito should’ve been old bilbo.

[@natskivna]

“Well, here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien "Return of the King" The best lines from the film are drawn almost verbatim from the book. Tolkein's prose is just wonderful.

[@highlandersteve9953]

"in Middle-earth" really adds a lot. I like to think it means that Gandalf would like to be friends with them again in another life.

[@southernlady5085]

Definitely. Tolkien here is referencing the Catholic belief that the fellowship of the saints​ in the Church militant (earthly) will continue in the Church Triumphant (heavenly). The “Communion of Saints” will go on for eternity. There is not the huge divide between the two that some erroneously believe. Even now, we have a foretaste of that glory as we join together in our prayers and gather with the Church around the altar of God in worship. Tolkien, in these simple yet beautiful words, reminds us that we will be reunited more wholly as one entity and will experience sublime joy in one another’s presence and in the love of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ⁠

[@T13HS]

There are very few film scenes that can make me shed a tear, but this is pretty effective at it.

[@taylorh.3484]

This scene doesn’t do it for me. It’s the King Aragorn quote - “My friends please. You bow to no one!” That gets me every time. I can’t even text it without shedding a tear.

[@jonathanwang7192]

The lotr community is one of the best ones. Everyone here is here because they love the story and connects with it.

[@jamesblyth4966]

I think some of us wish we could escape this world. Live in ME

[@coachjohn2190]

@@jamesblyth4966 Would be a great break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Hard work and tough, but a simpler life. Living in Hobbiton would be great. Peaceful, calm and down to earth 🌳

[@williammedcalf8754]

*amazon studios entered the chat*

[@ThePetit1989]

Can’t wait for my son to grow older so we can binge it over and over again ❤

[@zarrowthehorse]

naw, this community is pretty gatekeepy. if you point out flaws or say another franchise is better they get very, VERY angry

[@baxterstockman2191]

We buried our dad today, this quote is whats keep me going

[@ccreasman]

Sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you and your family as you navigate the grief. This line from Tolkien is for me also a solace.

[@bunloaf_farms]

"End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it." "What? Gandalf? See What?" "White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise." "Well, that isn't so bad." "No. No, it isn't."

[@brentsilvey2288]

I'm so sorry. Prayers to your family.

[@HitechAdvice]

My condolences ☮️

[@eduardoperez3855]

The halls of mandos await him, where he shall rest in peace for eternity

[@mangomariel]

I just love how this scene literally teaches the audience (who is already crying) that it is ok to cry!!! then crying intensifies.

[@Kiki-lf2qw]

My grandpa said this once to me. He died today. Now i understand what he meant by that. Rest in Peace grandpa. :(

[@bercey07]

I am sorry for your loss. May his soul rest in peace.

[@baxterstockman2191]

We buried my dad today, this quote is whats keep me going

[@mattd3826]

Boo freaking hoo. Go take your sob story somewhere else. Attention hoar.

[@xxxxtestacles2557]

@@mattd3826 you can go away you bully

[@jbdougy9290]

I lost my grandfather last September. I feel your pain.

[@AndroidPLUR]

I’m tearing up again. Time to rewatch the entire trilogy again. A masterpiece of a story. Beautiful and magic in every way.

[@denzelpardillo1181]

Farewell Mr. Ian Holms/Master Bilbo Baggins, may your soul rest undisturbed in the Undying Lands.

[@akaSimplex]

And also Sir Christopher Lee. What a truly remarkable life for a truly remarkable man.

[@miraafloyd]

I wish he’d hugged them all, one last time. Such a powerful scene, still brings me to tears.

[@punchisclap]

Rest in peace Ian Holm

[@ThoseWhoStayUofM]

He's talking about when Frodo rejected Sam and Sam was crying from the hurt that he felt. What the tears taught Sam was how lost Frodo was, that he would refuse Sam but accept Smeagol. Had Sam not cried in that moment, the hurt would have turned to anger and anger would have blinded him. The tears opened him to understanding which allowed him to think rationally.

[@Guille2033]

It also means tears not only come from sadness but also from the love we feel for those who part away

[@SeanLives]

that's a good take

[@LuisDiaz-zr2vs]

The smartest words ever written. Almost a Year later, I still weep for you, Mom. I hope your last journey has taken you to the most beautiful shores in the Afterlife, and I'll hope you'll be there to greet me with my time comes. Rest in peace.

[@ytn675]

Its hard to say goodbye. I watched the hobbit and then the lord of the rings. And then at this end i cryd.

[@brandonblack5910]

Its the acting that gets me just seeing the hobbits cry makes me cry

[@forsteri8021]

This alone as a scene is so impactful, I can't imagine revisiting this when Sir Ian's own time to pass arrives.

[@Dremons7]

Just posted that on my friends timeline (she spent one year studying abroad sith us and is now going back to Brazil). Oh the look on her face xD Tolkien really has the answer to everything on dem books

[@ljrayburn322]

**THEM!!!*

[@dracu9833]

damn she studying sith? I'd watch out for yellow eyes if I were you

[@crazysteve2395]

I had to get my dog put to sleep and watching this gives me great comfort

[@katiethompson6252]

LotR has the absolute best casting in a movie ever.

[@Silver-5-0-5]

This scene always hits me like a ton of bricks 😭❤

[@NaNa.P66666]

feel heart breaking with this scene too but so meaningful

[@jayharvey1940]

Those tears were actually evil IRL cause they are actually mad at Sean cause they had to do this scene multiple times because of Sean wearing the wrong jacket. I forgot the other reasons why they have to do this scene again.

[@cleanserofnoobs4162]

The second take was out of focus, which made them all the more mad at Sean.

[@ThePetit1989]

Listening to Concerning Hobbits, in a loop, is one of my favorite things in this life.

[@imsirtaj1162]

Alas these evil days should be mine.

[@issynn5588]

So you know I am a, very manly man... so a VEEEERY manly man, but like this scene, really makes me cry

[@MadKingOfMadaya]

*_Me winning a game of league with 40 v 6 kills: "I will not say it was ez..._* *_for not all enemies are an evil..."_*

[@dawood121derful]

Of course they’re crying - they’re hobbits! I’d cry too just for being one!

[@draxdrilox]

Funny thing is this was one of the first scene they record together

[@winter6849]

rings of power could never hope to achieve scene as good as this

[@eyezack2778]

I always cry with this

[@mboniswankululeko8083]

Gandalf was given the task of separating the hobbits 😂 he did a good job 👏 first by an emotional goodbye then he calls Frodo 😂

[@lady7nobody827]

A crying hobbit is THE MOST SADDEST thing ANYONE can see!

[@captaincole4511]

Its ok to cry sometimes sometimes you just have to suck it up

[@toebeans192]

got this tattooed and it’s my fav 🥹

[@iiishimmyiii]

Like if you think this just elevates his performance even more. Majority of the work was done not being able to work off of anyone. But nailed the mood, tempo and atmosphere of every shot he was in. Imagine “dear hobbits, I will not say do not weep. For all tears are not evil”. (Or insert any scene here). But you’re alone. Masterclass!

[@grymlohke9919]

I want this whole thing on my grave.

[@tilltronje1623]

Nienna sends her regards

[@SondreWingarElnes]

The chills!!

[@TheFunnymerc]

Beautiful, thanks for uploading :)

[@Jerome-iwnl]

Frodo, it’s time… 😭

[@whereveryouareamir9277]

im crying

[@Aeroldoth3]

They are if they come from onions. Onions are evil !

[@AlisonBryen]

As is toothpaste. Toothpaste is really evil if it gets flicked it into you eyes...

[@Aeroldoth3]

@@AlisonBryen It *burns* us precious, it *_burns!!_*

[@NoName-ke2ug]

Why Gandalf why

[@gandalfthegrey2290]

❤

[@Greendalewitch]

I was half expecting "I will not say do not weep because not all tears are JOHM CENA *Gun blazing. Music blasting*

[@AlasdairGR]

Namárië

[@DayiTheDragonTerbiyecisi]

Go back to the shadow

[@darksev.6468]

Sound is too low.

[@kroy7881]

Then increase your volume.........

[@snoopcatt3234]

@@kroy7881 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ThoseWhoStayUofM]

Tears are not always good though. Don't mistake the quote for saying that crying is always the right thing to do. Never cry out of fear. That will blind you. Fear should heighten your senses; make you think more quickly. Crying in a panic will get you nowhere. That is just one example. There are many others. Never cry out of jealousy or a perceived injustice. That is weakness. Cry out of compassion. It is important to see things very distinct difference.

[@VeryPeeved]

as all things, tears are neither inherently good or evil. it's all in how they are used.

[@thecoreybrown]

Is that what he means when he say not all tears are an evil?

[@aleksamrkela831]

Preach!

[@doccube9892]

erytim ;-;

[@ljrayburn322]

*EVERYTIME!!!*