The Dark Side of Legolas Life Will Blow Your Mind!

Dive deep into one of the most iconic characters in fantasy cinema-the elven prince Legolas greenleaf all the secrets in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring." thranduil dwarves gimli and tauriel. Join us as we break down legolas unkown facts exploring the intricate relationships details and hidden lore that make legolas so special.
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delves into the lesser-known aspects of Legolas' life from "The Lord of the Rings" series. It highlights how movies leave open-ended questions that intrigue fans, such as Isildur’s history, Legolas’ mother’s death, and Thranduil’s battle scars. It discusses how Legolas was almost replaced by another elf, Glorfindel, and how his character fits into the theme of men taking over Middle Earth from the elves. It compares Legolas to Gimli, noting Gimli’s greater achievements. The narrative explores Legolas’ background, his presence in Rivendell, and his interaction with Frodo. It speculates on Legolas’ age and his experiences, including his father's role in historical battles and his mother's tragic death in Gundabad. The video suggests that these backstories add depth to Legolas' character, making his story richer and more complex. It also touches on Legolas' love interest, Tauriel, his eventual founding of an elf colony, and Galadriel’s prophecy about his future. The video aims to enhance fans’ understanding of Legolas, encouraging them to re-watch the films with a deeper perspective.
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[@ForFrodoOfficial]

Did you know this facts about Legolas ? SUBSCRIBE ! FOR FRODO !

[@Sol-0T-hn5ro]

I did not know these things, lots got lost in translation in my native tounge and i didn´t bother to re-read the books and watched the movies instead. Good video brother!

[@paulinarapicka]

Glorfindel had his small cameo- he appears beside Elrond at Aragorn's coronation. Thranduil became this cold because he CARED too much, LOVED too much, not because he didn't care. It's funny how sometimes there is the same result for two completely different attitudes... I think Legolas' mother could be Silvan's elf- maybe that is why Thranduil opposed so strongly to Legolas's friendship with Tauriel??? Because he didn't want him to be heartbroken as he is? An illogical form of PTSD (if PTSD could be logical...) Yeah, what Thranduil saw at the battle in Dale probably was also that elves' fate is not death, they are supposed to live. They ASSUME they have all the time in the world. How devastating it was for him to see many of his subjects, who he most probably knew from birth, dead? Dead in yet another battle... He was likely also thinking about what king he was to lead the people, who chose him for their king, to a battle, to the death? For me, to realize this is chilling to the bone. Thranduil and Legolas are complicated figures, I feel like they are much more complex than Elrond or Galadriel.

[@ForFrodoOfficial]

Thank you for your comment! It's not Glorfindel I made a video about exactly that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZStdJ6AmM-Lg7s FOR FRODO!

[@paulinarapicka]

@@ForFrodoOfficial Ahh, oki thanks! But he still has his small cameo in the movie.

[@johnt.inscrutable1545]

A very good comment. Sadly, relative to the actual canon this movie scene is so far from the “truth”. If the movie was indeed canon, which they aren’t to me, then your comment is perfectly in keeping with the Peter Jackson version.

[@Whit-wy2ow]

I disagree only that others, especially Elrond, are less complex. Let's not forget that Elrond is actually a half elf, and during the time the books took place, he was the only one in existence. He's lost a lot of family and loved ones.

[@MegaJacko4]

I dont think Legolas ever actually loved Tauriel. Elves marry through sex. So Legolas could have had her at any time he wanted and parents have very little say if who their adult children desire for a spouse. Throughout the movie, yes, he does seem to get jealous of Tauriel and Kilis budding romance, but he doesn't actively try to interrupt them or compete for her attention. I think his feelings was more discust toward Kili simply because he is a dwarf, trying it on with his teutenant basically and thinks its discusting and vile. He never tried to flirt with her when they were alone. He never made any hints, subtle or not, that he was interested in her. He never made a single move on her. I think the romance was more on Tauriels side, but as a common silvan elf, she rightly believed Legolas, a sindarin prince, was waaaay out of her league, which he was.

[@brian3895]

You know nothing of love

[@MegaJacko4]

@@brian3895 neither do you.

[@Delulu4Delulu]

@@brian3895 and you know?! (:

[@Thatstickergirl123]

But when Thranduill says that Tauriel has been exiled and Tauriel says that Legolas has to go without her because the king commanded it, Legolas literally says: “yes he is my king but he does not command over my heart!” So he was in love with Tauriel!

[@Moonshadows_Musings]

Tauriel wasn't in Tolkiens books, she was a character made up for the Hobbit movies.

[@Mortgageman145]

People don’t like Legolas’’ inclusion into the Hobbit films but I disagree. However, his crazy stunts and wild acrobatics and the cringe love triangle aren’t welcome. I do like the background around him and Thranduil though, that adds depth in a meaningful way. If I were to change Peter Jackson’s films in terms of Legolas, I would just keep him to a prince and perhaps an Intelligence agent like he was and then of course a bloody good, but not over the top theatrical stunt fighter.

[@skaisnotdead]

That love triangle was the worst idea ever.

[@johannjimenez2850]

but I Like Legolas

[@Sol-0T-hn5ro]

Whatever moisturier Legolas use, i´ll have the same. Oh, to look 3000 again....

[@riviell]

Tolkien set down Legolas's birthday, or at least his birth year: 87, of the Third Age of Men. He's 2931 years old in Fellowship of the Ring.

[@ForFrodoOfficial]

That is from the MOVIE guide. Not Tolkien but Peter Jackson.

[@janysmahoney1271]

Bloom was wonderful an aptly cast as his facial features were elflike in reallife

[@mena94x3]

2:47 fun fact , everyone gets this wrong. He also says "Come on!" in Khazad-dûm while encouraging Frodo to jump into his arms from the collapsing section of stairs.

[@SamDavidJr]

I always thought it was either Aragorn he was talking to, or in general.

[@johannjimenez2850]

Thranduil's Height is 6'5" if He don't have Boots., 6'6" if Thranduil have a Boots., Legolas is 5'11" if He don't have Boots., 6'0" if Legolas have Boots 😊

[@feanehtar5855]

The flight to the Bruinen fords was not Glorfindel’s only part in the book. He was at the council of Elrond as well.

[@ForFrodoOfficial]

Yes I should have extended my explanation because its basically the next chapter (when i was making the video that all continous section was on my mind) I removed that part from the video now so its not misleading! THANK YOU! FOR FRODO!!

[@suzannecooke2055]

The biggest mystery about Legolas is - WHERE IS HE PACKING ALL THOSE CLOTHES!!!

[@ForFrodoOfficial]

Well said! magic pockets!maybe? FOR FRODO!

[@christianefiorito3204]

Thranduil saw his father Oropher die in the battle of the last alliance

[@ForFrodoOfficial]

4:08 Yes, mentioned visually with that photo of both! For Frodo!

[@saraross8396]

The addition of Legolas to the Hobbit movies (which, in my opinion, should have been two movies maximum) was one of the only things I had no real objection to. He could have been there and is even hinted to have been when you consider that Gloin said, "You were less tender to me." Now I don't think he was speaking of Legolas in particular, but of the Greenwood elves in general. That being said, the Elven king has no name in the Hobbit as Tolkien couldn't decide whether to make him Thranduil (as he eventually became) or another equally famous king of the elves, but I can't remember if it was Thingol or Gilgalad.

[@nioxi]

Adding character of Tauriel.into your analysis doesn't make sense...she's a made up character for the movies only

[@ForFrodoOfficial]

I did separate the book reality. To the added lore of the movies (the scar in thranduil or Legolas mother dying in baradur is all movie lore)

[@ettaex]

Let's be honest if Glorfindel had been apart of the fellowship, in some ways it would have made the journey easier he is a very powerful character and if not the most powerful, one of the most powerful elves in middle earth. The few remaining elfs who lived in Valinor already had an extra power boost over elfs who never were there and even amongst those in the first age he was deemed powerful. Then he died and was returned to middle earth with another power boost. So he would have been a very over powered character travelling with the fellowship. Maybe he would have stood back and not stepped in too much and just was there for the final defense or he could've made everyone but Frodo seem useless and the story less interesting. Then there is the flip side because he is so powerful and Sauron knew it, he power very likely could've drawn the various forces to them completely nullifying the whole secret mission.

[@villekuronen6242]

¨he is a very powerful character and if not the most powerful, one of the most powerful elves in middle earth¨ and i think that is actually good reason for him not to go with fellowship, since Sauron would keep close eye to someone as powerful as Glorfindel so journey might have been even harder

[@iraelliott8936]

The Hobbit movies strayed very far from the book. Legolas wasn't even in the Hobbit. Legolas is a young elf if he was born in the second or third age

[@KhawlaMohammad-u2x]

could you tell me where did you get that so detailed a map I have wanted a map of all lands included, eriador, beleriand, hildorien, harad, numenor valinor but did not get any maps including all details. anybody let me know wherer to find one

[@Ivke-zm7uz]

Good analysis. I like your vids. A piece of friendly advice..try to talk a little slower and breath once in a while. 🙂 some part you tell really hastily and then it’s not so comfortable to listen.

[@Tar-Earendil]

Agree. Very good Video👍 But i had to get the subtitles on, to follow. It's not (only) the "fast" narration, but more over the pronounciation of the english Language. No Offense, please! 🤝 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@MsGinahidesout]

It would help, if he slowed down a bit. Even using subtitles, I struggled somewhat. Great information though!

[@teijaflink2226]

Specially because of his accent too, makes it difficult to hear. Great information in the video though, things I didn't know.

[@sit-insforsithis1568]

Earned a sub ❤

[@ForFrodoOfficial]

Very kind of you! FOR FRODO! FOR THE FANS!

[@johannjimenez2850]

Legolas was Born in the late Second Age or early in the Third Age

[@abdulmuhaiminabas8322]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@PleaseNThankYou]

For Frodo!

[@AshiyaDylanSean]

I laugh a bit when narrator said Tolkien did not registered legolas's birth🤭🤭 aha don't mind me.. let's watch again🤗 edit, me too, i always believed Legolas and arwen are more or less same age... P.s i love your lastwords. that we like or subs not for you but for frodo!! clever words narrator👍

[@NoamBenda1]

Legolas is 2931

[@catarinasilva8884]

Are you Portuguese?

[@filipamleite2514]

I thought the same. His accent sounds from Portugal 😅

[@Scope-r9k]

Says the people who try to put others down I don't like LEGO it's unsafe for baby's however he probably didn't want to play a character with that name probably was forced to like many other characters who disagree with there director's ❤❤

[@edelmiraespinosa9689]

All these inventions are not in Tolkien's books or ideas. Such lies...

[@ForFrodoOfficial]

The video identifies and distinguishes Tolkien ideas from the Movie lore. FOR FRODO!

[@johnmooers5594]

Legolas and Thranduil had DARK hair as all the Teleri did.

[@anthonyhanks-yv9on]

I thought the noldor were dark haired

[@martyadams3172]

Teleri were blonde. Also, in the book written by Tolkien, Thranduil's hair is discribed as "golden". NO ONE knows the color of Legolas's hair. But most, including Peter Jackson, presumed it was blonde. As were the majority of the Sinarian elves, who were decended from the Teleri. P.S. did you know that Galadriel's mother was a Teleri, and it was from her she inherited her silver blonde hair.

[@elementofdreams6279]

The color of their hair is unknown

[@HelmutWPesch-rk6ty]

Actually, Thraduil was one of the Sindar who ruled over the Silvan (Teleri) elves of Mirkwood. Since nothing is known about Legolas' mother, she may have been either from the Sindar or the Teleri people.

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

Legolas' hair was never mentioned. Thranduil is specifically mentioned as having "Golden" hair. He was also not a fleshed out character and known only as the Elven King in the Hobbit.

[@Hayley_Q1902]

Yeah but there real tho

[@phairygirl]

you all realize he doesn't really exist