The Houses of Healing - LotR/RotK EE - Arwen's Singing

[@arianebolt1575]

You know what they say- once you go extended, you never go back.

[@fyreda2572]

@G E T R E K T 905 3 hours? thats insultingly low

[@efef6853]

@G E T R E K T 905 You can never have enough of a good thing. I don't understand people who are in a hurry to leave the cinema. Wouldn't they rather bask in the glorious work of art that is LoTR for hours. I wouldn't mind if each of the LoTR films were 8 hours long.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Without a doubt. Especially with this movie. It ruined the original for me

[@HugoStiglitz88]

@G E T R E K T 905 true. I always wondered why people didn't like troy but maybe it's because I only have seen the extended version. Also batman v superman is shit, but the extended version is a lot better tbh

[@TheOldBlackShuckyDog]

I’ve literally never watched the theatrical version

[@GreyFox985]

Eomer's scream and facial expressions are truly horrifying, the most amazing few seconds of acting I've ever seen in my entire life, I can't even watch it.

[@libblyster16]

agreed! I always cringe and my eyes fill up with tears. so much emotion! what an AMAZING performance!!

[@pipeking97]

libblyster16 can't tell of sarcasm or ...

[@libblyster16]

pipeking97 um, I'm being serious...I love this movie :) no sarcasm

[@libblyster16]

libblyster16 I said that I cringe because it's my normal reaction to anyone who is in pain or fear - Eomer's screaming is so scary because he really believes in that moment that she's dead - and the look of horror on Aragorn's face too

[@TheRealRealMClovin]

GreyFox985 they did made so good its was so mush tears and chocking

[@CeltycSparrow]

I heard in an interview that Karl Urban did that originally, they did not intend for him to be there with Eowyn when Aragorn came to heal her, but Karl Urban fought for it saying that he had just discovered his sister lying nearly dead on the battlefield after seeing that image an hearing that cry of mourning, of course he would not leave his sister's side until he knew she was alright. Eomer's acting here was definitely some of his best.....the pain and worry on his face as he watches over her looks real.

[@PlantBiotechGuy]

Wait she is the screaming man's sister?

[@CeltycSparrow]

@@PlantBiotechGuy Yes. They are brother and sister. Nobody knew that Lady Eowyn was in the battle. She and Merry snuck in. And Eowyn defeated the Witch King.....that's why Eomer found her fallen on the battlefield. But luckily, Aragorn was able to heal her.

[@Boskov01]

Damn it, all these years and I never once realized that Eomer was Karl Urban! Idk why but I just never bothered looking into it.

[@TheBrandiElizabeth]

@@Boskov01 I was a kid when these movies came out and that was the first I ever heard of Karl Urban. But I knew then his name was going to be one to remember.

[@Boskov01]

@@TheBrandiElizabeth I too was a kid when the trilogy came out. I was more focused on the members of the fellowship than the other characters like Eomer.

[@Vampirewolfking]

This song is about Arwen after Aragorn died. She left her children and went into Lothlorien, but the woods are now abandoned. Trees turning from green to gold reffers to the Mallorn trees in the autumn. Arwen stays in her grandmothers old realm for a time, before voluntarily giving up her life in year 121 of the fourth age.

[@RevelationStation227]

Wow this movie is SO well done in-depth I mean duh but just wow…

[@CH1EFBL1TZ]

Why didn't she stay alive for her children/grand children?

[@khfan4life365]

This song was meant to be in The Two Towers when Aragorn washed up on shore after falling off the cliff, but the makers of the movie obviously thought it didn’t belong in Two Towers and held onto it for the last movie.

[@matthewkretschmer7010]

Liv Tyler's singing sounds so beautiful, relaxing, and angelic to listen to. And so is the music.

[@juangabrielcabardo21]

This is such an underrated scene. The weeps of Eomer as he sees his last remaining family dead on the floor. The angelic singing of Lady Arwen as the hands of the King of Men heals the fallen, and as Eowyn and Faramir, the two children of Rohan and Gondor who have seen so much pain and war, looking at each other with understanding. And all the while with the subtext of Arwen singing about her eventual grief and loneliness once Aragorn inevitably dies. What a masterpiece

[@inkypink1568]

I love how Eowyn is the centre of many different kinds of love: of family (With Eomer and Theodin), fellowship (With Merry and Aragorn) and romance (With Faramir), but each are equally as moving. She is so special, probably the best-written character in the series (or equal with Sam and Aragorn) even if she's not your personal favourite.

[@BushteaWoman]

I completely agree with you! I just shared the same sentiments with my mom yesterday!!! Such a well written character!

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Well that's because eowyn is fucking amazing. One of the best characters in the series. Her and faramir are 2 of my favorites. They're more interesting than most tbh. Sam wise too

[@ShadowMoon878]

She is a badass too. It was never stated in the movie but Eowyn was raised as a Shieldmaiden before taken in by King Theoden.

[@BushteaWoman]

@@ShadowMoon878 🤯🤯🤯

[@TheBrandiElizabeth]

@@ShadowMoon878 But they do mention it if only briefly. In the two Towers Aragorn calls her a daughter of Kings, a shieldmaiden of Rohan.

[@bold7473]

Eowyn and Faramir looking at each other for the first time gives me goosebumps. Even though they never interacted before, based on all you know about their characters up until this point it suddenly clicks how perfect they are for each other and that they’ll find their happy ending together after all the trauma they’ve both been through. It just clicks together so perfectly

[@Tom-qo4mz]

Why are they perfect for each other? I hadn’t considered this before but can’t think of any particular reason, apart from both being rejects (E by Aragorn F by his father). Asking sincerely not to be argumentative (also not read the books so feel free to advise if your thought is informed by the book characters and not just the movie characters)

[@DanBeech-ht7sw]

Eowyn should have married me, me I tell you, ME! ME! MEEEE!!!!

[@matthewmitchell3457]

Now's a good chance for Faramir, Captain of Gondor, to show his quality.😊

[@GemmaRivenell]

@@Tom-qo4mz They both lost and sacrificed a lot during the war, and I think both of them had given up in a way, accepting that the War of the Ring would be the end of them. Eowyn intended to die in the battle of Minas Tirith, only she didn't. Faramir also had pretty much lost the will to live at that point, because he'd lost Boromir and his father had told him he'd rather Faramir had died instead of Boromir. Their relationship is basically about them finding hope in the future, and someone new to live for, rather than die for.

[@juangabrielcabardo21]

The daughter of Rohan and the son of Gondor, both of which have seen so much war and suffering.

[@Scottie_S]

Liv Tyler's voice here really is sublime! I never knew she could sing so sweetly.

[@WhySooSeriouslol]

Wait, she’s the one singing?

[@Scottie_S]

@@WhySooSeriouslol Yep! Here's a short clip where she talks about it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZonXnpubqcaqm5I

[@WhySooSeriouslol]

@@Scottie_S that’s awesome

[@kegginstructure]

Although his singing style is different, Liv grew up around Steven Tyler. Her voice is hers but the knowledge of how to sing was a part of her life. She probably picked up at least a few tips from dear old dad.

[@GREG62944]

I only recently looked her up. She made an impression on me.

[@almesivamoonshadow8805]

Eomer's scream, though. Strikes you like lightning; straight to the core.

[@reveillere3059]

+Almesiva Moonshadow My favorite scene from the movie.

[@jackdaone6469]

It’s the one time we see Eomer as anything other than the stoic badass he’d been for the past two films.

[@katherinegraham3803]

Eomer's grief is so piercing in this scene. And when you remember that he has lost every other member of his family it hits even harder.

[@narishma]

The Hands of the Healer are the Hands of the King "Aragorn knelt beside Faramir, and held a hand upon his brow. And those that watched felt that some great struggle was going on. For Aragorn’s face grew grey with weariness; and ever and anon he called the name of Faramir, but each time more faintly to their hearing, as if Aragorn himself was removed from them, and walked afar in some dark vale, calling for one that was lost ... taking two leaves, he laid them on his hands and breathed on them, and then he crushed them, and straightway a living freshness filled the room, as if the air itself awoke and tingled, sparkling with joy. And then he cast the leaves into the bowls of steaming water that were brought to him, and at once all hearts were lightened. For the fragrance that came to each was like a memory of dewy mornings of unshadowed sun in some land of which the fair world in spring is itself but a fleeting memory. But Aragorn stood up as one refreshed, and his eyes smiled as he held a bowl before Faramir’s dreaming face ... suddenly Faramir stirred, and he opened his eyes, and he looked on Aragorn who bent over him; and a light of knowledge and love was kindled in his eyes, and he spoke softly. ‘My lord, you called me. I come."

[@steveaustin4013]

This. All of this. This is what happens here. Beautiful prose.

[@Empresse]

As Jesus would call upon John or Lazarus. Beautiful.

[@pietrpiepir6444]

@@Empresse Yes. So much yes. It feels more divine in the book, and more human in the movie. Both are beautiful. To me, in the movie, it looks like Aragorn is praying as he puts the towel on Eowyn's forehead which feels like a powerful act of love; asking the Almighty to heal her.

[@arcticpuffin8800]

😭😭😭 That's so good!!!

[@JustARandomLOTRFan]

have tears from remembering this passage ....

[@RedDeadKBII]

I love how Eowyn and Faramir share that look. Even in times of loss, we must always look forward for happiness.

[@Iris-vo5gd]

Yeah it looked so genuine

[@cjisawesome3686]

Faramir Healed her Heart ❤️ after dealing with Pain and Anxiety after the War 🤗.

[@ChronologicalOrders]

"...and though in all the lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater."

[@joseph906]

Faramir is the best character in Lotr. He straight up said to Aragorn "lord, I heard you call me". They've been the ruling family of Gondor, and he submits it immediately upon seeing Aragorn for the first time. And that after refusing to take the ring without a second thought, with his father breathing down his neck, and his home in dire need of salvation.

[@sleepteam]

It’s too bad they couldn’t convey that in the film.

[@joseph906]

@@sleepteam Yeah. "Not even if I found it (the ring) next to the highway would I take it, I said" (paraphrase). When Sam praised him, he said there's nothing to be praised, because he never had a desire to take the ring. But I understand why movies has to change certain things.

[@BorNeoProg]

I am one of the fools who just recently saw the trilogy. I am speechless. This scenes, the songs, the characters, the backstories, the depth, their implications in real world. Play this on my funeral.

[@hopelakey2]

I wish I could experience what you recently have. The one movie I'd love to erase my memory of to experience these incredible movies for the first time one more time.

[@BushteaWoman]

Me too. Just watched them all and good LAWD the film assemblage is pure genius.

[@QueenofHearts9911]

I also watched it fully recently and I’m 24 I couldnt really comprehend lotr, I was so young when the films got released and now I came to the realization of how great it is. Not only that also reading the book at the moment.

[@WalidFeghali]

Gandalf's smile is a sign of his understanding and compassion, I thought it was clearly shown through the music and screenplay... Absolutely beautiful scene by the way! One of my favorites.

[@harp-692]

Ok I thought he thinks:“ why you mad bro 😎 „ 😂😂😂

[@dlon9067]

He's not smiling. I've seen people comment in multiple places how he's smiling, but that's not true at all. What are you people talking about? He has a serious look on his face. No smile.

[@harringt100]

@@dlon9067 Maybe a little bit of a close-lipped grimace.

[@mistersinister2043]

It was a sign he didn't give a shit

[@forgoogletotrack7181]

Where did Gandalf smile in this clip? He lowered his eyes and chin as a sign of respect and compassion towards Eomer's grief. He did the same thing as a sign of respect and reverence toward Aragorn, recognizing his kingship in the same scene, but it's not in this clip. Gandalf always slightly lowers his head at an authority figure. He did it with Thranduil, Aragorn, Ironfoot, Thorin, Elrond and Galadriel. Even though he is a divine messenger and guide, he shows leaders in Middle Earth the proper respect due to them. You're an idiot and so are the 221 and counting who liked your comment.

[@giulioaprati338]

Karl Urban actually dislocated his ankle as he rush and dropped to the ground to mourn Eowen, yet he kept acting for as long as the cut lasted to get the best out of the scene. Such a great actor

[@wzx6x6z6w]

So just like Viggo when he broke his toes and turned his pain into pure energy for acting, a fine actor at his finest.

[@carmen5733]

Is there even one actor or actress who doesn't get injured while filming this trilogy??? 😂😂

[@zoebrugg7594]

@@carmen5733 Blood, sweat, and tears can only make something truly epic.

[@daytonapeanut]

@@wzx6x6z6w You know it's going to be something special when every single person involved puts 100% of themselves into the production

[@lesliewilson1154]

😱

[@Idontcare5225]

I think one of my favorite moments of this scene is that it solidifies Aragorn and Eowyn's platonic love for each other. Although she was originally interested in him romantically - causing some awkwardness for Aragorn whose heart was bound to Arwen - he never lets Eowyn down. He encourages her to be the daughter of kings and shieldmaiden of Rohan that she is. He heals her. He looks up to her, not down on her despite his age, knowledge and wisdom. He always treats her with the respect she deserves (unlike when the other men in Eowyn's life try to dissuade her from fighting for her realm). In this scene when she looks up at him after waking - it always felt to me like she was doing it with fresh eyes. She's no longer chasing a young girl's fancy. She's grown, become who she was meant to be, and she can appreciate Aragorn for his support of her on her journey.

[@mizjohs]

Well observed, Eventhorizon6. You can tell she's made the romantic transition completely when her trothplight to Faramir is announced and she says to Aragorn, "Wish me joy, my liege lord and healer." His respect, affection and no doubt relief are clear in his reply: "I have wished thee joy since first I saw thee."

[@BrianCaulfield]

You can almost hear Eowyn thinking to herself as she looks up at Aragorn. "Dude does kind of look like a hobo."

[@olisaxby345]

I think this is the first time Aragon addressed Eowyn with the familiar "thee"; she familiarly addresses him a couple of times before but this is the first time it's reciprocated, I think.

[@alicegrace2310]

I love how Eowyn is healed and everyone's happy, and then at the end, you just have Pippin still looking for Merry.

[@doubleflores8350]

In the theatrical cut, they Pippin finds Merry right after the battle is over, I guess they wanted to save it till after for the extended editions.

[@sarahcates2952]

But Eomer said, "Where is the Lady Eowyn , my sister; for surely she should be lying beside the king and in no less honour? Where have they bestowed her?" And Imrahil said: "But the Lady Eowyn was yet living when they bore her hither. Did you not know?" Then hope unlooked-for came so suddenly to Eomer's heart and with it the bite of care and fear renewed, that he said no more, but turned and went swiftly from the hall....

[@KneelB4Bacon]

Karl Urban mentions in the commentary that originally he wasn't scheduled to appear in the Houses of Healing scene. So he went to Peter Jackson and said, "You know, after that massive display of grief and anguish (on the battlefield), don't you think it's a little odd that Eomers wouldn't be by her side?" And Peter agreed and said he should show up the next day.

[@MoonlightWalnut]

Catzilla I love how much the actors care as well about the film, Viggo put in input for the fight with sauron at the black gate that was scrapped that it took away from the message and the meaning of aragorn’s sacrifice, that it wasn’t meant to be about them but for frodo whether living or dead. And they regularly meet up even today and are all still great friends. It really makes me swell with joy to know that they also loved this masterpiece when they were working on it, and weren’t just doing it for acclaim or money.

[@eddielloyd1947]

Imrahil Prince of Dol Amroth.

[@krystynalwood4161]

@@MoonlightWalnut they are raising money right now to buy Tolkien's house and turn it into a literary center.

[@NicholasGeschke]

"I will not say 'Do not weep' for not all tears are an evil." Gandalf says at one point. Just think if you can what Eomer is feeling right now. His parents are gone. His Uncle and his King are gone. Then he finds his only remaining family, his younger sister, seriously injured on the battlefield. I can't help but get teary eyed just thinking about it.

[@DeborahEdelen333]

The backstory makes these scenes so poignant. And no sooner do we feel the relief of Eowyn's recovery than glimpse Faramir behind her door: one who shares the grief of the loss of his father/(her uncle), and who just himself recovered from death and his battle wounds. (Isn't that's why he is in the Houses of Healing in the first place?) These two scenes, one after the other, the high emotion, are so powerful. It deserved Film of the Year.

[@aspengreen7379]

***** 1 his uncle isn't gone but i see what u mean

[@NecrodancerKXI77]

+NicholasGeschke It's a breathtaking scene especially with Gandalf and Aragorn looking on. Gandalf has a look like he has seen this moment all too often and understands death/Grief & the passage of time as after all he is effectively immortal. He was there for Bilbo when Thorin died. Aragorn is beginning to understand this as well.

[@daneionblake3939]

Silversun 14 his uncle is dead

[@Mar-fs4ph]

you forgot his cousin is gone to grima made sure of that

[@wilhelmrk]

Director: Karl, how much emotion do you want to give this scene? Karl Urban: Yes. Director: What? Karl Urban as Eomer: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@khfan4life365]

Song: “I wish I could hold you closer.” Faramir and Eowyn: *staring longingly at each other* Well played, movie. Well played.

[@Robinhood179]

That scream of deep sorrow and pain was unbelievable. Should have won an Oscar for those few seconds alone. Not many can do what he did for a camera.

[@allydavaris8492]

yep hard to recreate getting hurt on camera best ankle twist timing in cinema history

[@Dorlinedainwen]

Good lord, Eomer's scream just rips right through you... just amazing

[@khfan4life365]

Eomer’s reaction to seeing his sister is so raw and real. It strikes us because we would react the same way if we saw a loved one dying like that.

[@pieterjan29]

Only those who read the book can understand how beautiful the houses of healing are.

[@galaxydeathskrill5607]

As someone who read the book from August to September 2023, I completely agree. There even is a deleted scene of Aragorn healing Faramir if I remember correctly (though I don't know if it's true, I haven't watched the Behind the Scenes)

[@carlamariegiac]

This track is so underrated. And how heart wrenching is Karl Urban in this scene, it gets me in tears every single time.

[@deep1umbra]

Eowyn and Faramir at the end, just that look between them makes me believe in love at first sight. (their scene in the book was epic too!)

[@cjisawesome3686]

IKR 😊 I love them more than Aragorn and Arwen.

[@maishananjeeba7436]

@@cjisawesome3686 saaame

[@maishananjeeba7436]

I wished they had more scenes

[@cjisawesome3686]

@@maishananjeeba7436 Exactly there Relationship is Very Sweet 🧁.

[@k9gff]

This film needs another Oscar

[@MsFarore]

I still can't believe there are people out there who don't like the trilogy (this includes movies or books)... HOW?!

[@Lyle-xc9pg]

they are bad people

[@jagosevatarion8822]

Nevermind about them. Their loss

[@StickMan1294]

I have honestly no clue...

[@lindacosgrove7918]

LOTR is a masterpiece for all generations; the passion was there in Tolkien and the making of the this beautiful movie that brought it to life; Jackson, actors, music and everything that went into it; did it with such passion, thank you!!!

[@doctoryowan]

Frankly I know a lot of people who really love the books (to the point of quoting them by heart) but detest the movies. Yes , they are a bit highbrow...

[@masseyfurguson8871]

Witch-King: “No man can kill me” Éowyn: Hi! 👋 Witch-king: Well F….

[@21DaHoagie12]

Karl urban should be able to get any acting gig he wants for the rest of his entire career just by having this one scene on his resume..

[@allydavaris8492]

Didn't he get hurt doing this?

[@TheOReport1994]

The cut from Eowyn to Faramir as the lyrics are 'I wish I could hold you closer' are absolute perfectionism!

[@kingkrysen]

Agree

[@brighonte]

His facial expression at 0:28 seconds ... That was more than acting... This man must have experienced real loss from death in life

[@Iris-vo5gd]

How do you recover from shooting a scene like this gosh..

[@AnnikaSB]

He dislocated his ankle while running to Eowyn lol

[@TheBrandiElizabeth]

@@AnnikaSB wait seriously?

[@AnnikaSB]

@@TheBrandiElizabeth seriously

[@maeve1504]

@@AnnikaSB Oh, so that's why lol

[@ruinsane100]

When Eowyn's eyes come into focus on Aragorn, the man she loves but cannot have, this is one of the most moving parts of the entire movie trilogy for me. No words needed, her eyes say everything. This goes way beyond acting; this is a testament to the passion exuded by each person playing the beloved characters in these films. They will live on to inspire and move generations to come. Citizen Kane? No. Return of The King is the greatest film achievement of all time, bar none.

[@athenastewart9167]

Remember that the last time she saw Aragorn, he was heading to the Paths of the Dead in the Mountain. She believed him dead. He brings her back from death. She finally realizes who and what he is-- much more than a Ranger of the North. Her look, to me, is one of fear, awe, and astonishment.

[@Snabader]

It's not even as good as The Fellowship, lmao

[@arianebolt1575]

She looks like she's trying to figure out if she's alive or dead.

[@rickwilliams4270]

You know, in context, Eomer just fought in this crazy battle and won. Lost his king/uncle and many comrades, but still the battle was won. But suddenly finds his sister who he had no idea was there, near dead on the battlefield. Well acted my man.

[@Domino666ism]

Seeing Eomer and Aragorns expressions is so poignant... One is grief and one is shock. And both of their last words to the same person, Eomer scolding his sister's question of why Merry couldn't fight and Aragorn's words of rejection of her love, not exactly ones with care. And the very next moment, they both see that same person appearing practically dead...

[@topflightcards94]

This is literally my favorite song in the whole saga. This beautiful well orchestrated music with Liv Tyler’s voice, Intro verse, two main verses that are so minimal yet they speak volumes and hold so much weight. Chills every time ❤️

[@aryaadhiti3810]

The amount of emotion Karl Urban put's into this scene is bone chilling. His cry of horror pierces through you heart. It's some quality acting!

[@aspengreen7379]

I feel like at the scene were Aragorn is just sitting there looking he's thinking " Oh my god. I've been thrown off a cliff, I've lost my true love, nearly been killed by orcs a few dozen times. Now this?" Its so emotional =(

[@joannasosnowska1601]

+Aspen Ring "Oh my Eru" ;)

[@geovaniecaro4577]

Omg I love LOTR. Its my favorite trilogy of all times. There's not one single trilogy out there that beats it. There's not a movie as epic as this movies.

[@erdeneedavaa9395]

Sooo true!! ✌🏻️

[@maishananjeeba7436]

Can not agree more

[@Le-Abdollen]

Eowyn: "I just lost my father". Faramir: "Me too." Both at the same time: "It's you!"

[@ragamafa]

Thank you Tolkien. Thank you Peter Jackson. This trilogy and it's messages are holy. They capture an era when things were pure and simple. I wish i could live there. Thank you again

[@lauramars3861]

Love Faramir and Eowyn. ♥

[@cjisawesome3686]

@Laura Mars Mee Too 🤗. Absolutely Deserve Each Other.

[@maishananjeeba7436]

PLEASE

[@xxEvangelineRxx]

Such an unlikely place to fall in love, and yet, that's where they first met... Reading "The Steward and the King," I enjoyed their love story the most! :)

[@vidkris1535]

Who would drop everything in this world e.g. Internet phones all that, to live in middle earth in the forth age obviously

[@nata1989ful]

I would for sure!!!

[@edainofarnor5026]

Even in the third age, fighting in true fellowship.

[@zebedee642]

Everything I've ever dreamed of

[@suchavadee15]

I would throw everything if I could be an elf in any age!!!

[@MattCollectorControl]

I would offer to live through all the ages. Half immortal in age from morgoths first conquest to saurons final downfall. A long life without technology is a life better lived.. doesnt quite make sense but to me it does...

[@Wanderlust4Life247]

Whoever hasn't seen the EE of LOTR is missing SOOOO much. I bought it on Blu-Ray last year and it was one of my best purchases. I watched all three with my brother, and it made such a difference, we liked them so much more, everything just fit better. And when that scene with Karl Urban came up, we just looked at each other telepathically saying "Holy sh*t!". We both expressed how thoroughly impressed we were by Karl Urban's performance here. You can seriously feel the pain in that scene. Not a whole lot of people can be that convincing in an instance like this...

[@robertak2659]

I got to see a marathon of all three movies in one day -- it was a special release shortly before the first of The Hobbit movies was released. One of my favorite experiences with my late husband, and well worth the 13 or so hours it took...

[@NamorImperius1969]

Really like this scene! Kinda like at the city of the dead... The look on Aragorn's face is priceless, the realization that only kingsfoil can heal heal Eowyn and the rest of his people; realizing he MUST become king

[@LadyFreyaRose]

Man, I wish so much that they had included Faramir's healing scene. That's one of my favorite parts in the book.

[@DeborahEdelen333]

I have read the books from a young age, seen these films, and I understand the story on very subtle levels...I have even written two songs about Middle Earth - one an elvish poem and the other about Anduril, Flame of the West. But as I watched these films at length lately I have come to realize that two of the most powerful scenes of all are with Eowyn slaying the Witch-King of Angmar (I am not man...) and saying farewell to her uncle Theoden, and of course this...Eomer's grief, so powerful, such a delivery by Karl Urban, so heartfelt. The music here, and in the Houses of the Holy, altogether are most poignant and beautiful. Such a medley of emotions. Eowyn, who almost died, encounters Faramir, who also was on the brink of death, and they come together in such high emotion. Well done, on all accounts. These are the sort of moments which have done Tolkien proud.

[@FoxieShay]

Sounds like me (with the books and films and understanding the story on a subtle level) your poems and songs sound really interesting c:

[@DeborahEdelen333]

Thank you. They are only songs, using Tolkien's own poetry and stories. I just recently learned of many parallels between the Norse and Tolkien's mythology. Eowyn is rather somewhat of a Viking warrior queen, and I love that about her.

[@FoxieShay]

Wow :)

[@DeborahEdelen333]

Thank you...the audio book is such a wonderful thing to do. Tolkien's poetry is astounding. I teach English and recently read Bregalad's Song or Lament (O Rowan Mine, I saw you shine upon a summer's day). I hope with all my heart that Tolkien's poetry will endure. I love the films passionately, but it gladdens my heart even more to have a father that read all the books to me, and to have sung one of Tolkien's poems in Elvish.

[@FoxieShay]

Phil is a great audiobook reader, I think you'd enjoy him equally well as we do. :) and my father was the same.

[@matthewmitchell3457]

The scene right after this one is great too. It's the first scene in a LONG time that's truly joyful; we've had epic, we've had hopeful with the houses of healing, but that one's just so happy it makes you want to cry; Merry and Pippin are finally back together!

[@vulcan-raven7394]

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in any movie ever.

[@saraeriu6939]

Rrr

[@TheTimeRocket]

The Houses of Healing is my favorite chapter in the last book.

[@samostara581]

I love how Eowyn and faramir get like a longing look in the movie but in the books its like many chapters worth of romance building but its just like a look.

[@emarokan]

Gordon Ramsay: salt, pepper, olive oil...DONE! Aragorn: Athelas, warm water...DONE!

[@Christusvinci]

Aragon seemed divine in his healing capacity, called faramiar from the other world

[@valon____9867]

Many dont know that this was Aragorns actually last big test to see if he's the true king... cause the hands of the king were supposed to be the hands of a healer

[@wzx6x6z6w]

Literally getting the healing skill so he could switch his job.

[@Artaxian_Debacle]

A real Christlike moment for Aragorn. Only the hands of the one true king can save her from her ailments.

[@CloverMajula02]

I want more scenes of house of healing. I love their story.

[@mitchbarredo3990]

Eomer's grief was amazing. It makes me cry every time i see it because I have felt that kind of visceral sadness more than once.

[@metallon1984]

One of the best movie scenes i've ever seen. So emotional and believable! I love it so much!

[@EmilyCheetham]

The song the starts 50 seconds in is so beautiful. It touches me every time I hear it. It beautiful.

[@vintarusproximus2854]

Such hauntingly beautiful scene😥 There will be nothing like these movies again. Gets me everytime when I watch it again, and again, over the last 21 years.

[@MichaelAdamson-o6h]

This need to be in the film I love lt

[@eidolon1809]

I always weep when I read this chapter in the book- and I've read it annually since 1968.

[@BJJSubArtist]

I hope you have read it an additional 10 times since you made this comment, 10 years ago. 10 years, went so quick and so much has changed since then! Still the best trilogy.

[@toddsmitts]

Makes sense that Arwen would sing this haunting song to gently nudge Eowyn in the direction of Faramir, and get her to leave Aragorn the hell alone!

[@kevinrawlings1566]

Damn it!!!! This scene brings tears to my eyes every time. This is the truly the greatest trilogy ever made. The music, the scenery, the story, the battles, the acting. All rolled into one beautiful masterpiece of classic storytelling on film. I love Lord of the Rings❤🌹

[@manuelwatts1864]

While I shall always cherish the book trilogy ... Viggo knocked it out of the park and beyond for his portrayal of Aragorn. Kudos Karl Urban. And Miranda Otto ... Woof!! 💕

[@wildro95]

When they released the extended versions in theaters... This scene with its Dolby atmos/4K screen… truly stunning…

[@djledward5386]

Kurt Urban's acting is beyond phenomenal when Éomer sees his sister lying on the ground among his fallen brothers. To make things worse for my eyes, Howard Shore and Liv Tyler delivers one hell of a soundtrack filled with incredible emotions. 😫😭 I rewatched the trilogy not so long ago with my girlfriend who hadn't seen the movies before. I barely managed to keep my tears at bay during "The Fellowship of The Ring" and "The Two Towers", but when we watched "The Return of The King", I couldn't keep the tears at bay anymore. 😭

[@ankitadeshpande7653]

Did I see tears in Aragorn's eyes after Eomer's crying and holding Eowyn's body?! I think so

[@sam8192]

@Smokey Mcb so we are comparing Aragorn to Jesus now

[@SaithMasu12]

I cant watch the Eomers scene without tears. Its just another level of performance,...damn.

[@monikadear3594]

Wow, how beautiful and so powerful scenes - I've never seen the extended version, I've watched all the "normal" ones at least 20 times - but I think I finally need the extended edition... What a loss that all these scenes are not to be seen by so many people - beautifully acted and made scenes... Thank you for sharing!! I agree totally with your comment!

[@abdication2383]

His screams of pain hit WAY to hard. Brings me to tears every time.

[@julianlewis1792]

I enjoy watching actors' facial expressions and listening to their voices. It's amazing how good many actors who can convey feeling or emotion so well with their faces.

[@kevinbernardini9176]

That was one hell of a "Noooooooooo"

[@RageGT]

+Kevin Bernardini True. But not one suitable for a Meme. It's too damn sad! I'd cry with a .gif of it! =))

[@fallensoul8]

+Kevin Bernardini I agree, but it has nothing on Darth Vader's scream in Revenge of the Sith.

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

Really? That particular NOOO seemed too cartoony villain to me.

[@benjaminrowley]

Puts Vader’s to shame lol

[@kentvesser9484]

@@fallensoul8 Probably the worst "No" in cinema history for a big budget Hollywood release. Hard to say if that was bad direction, bad acting, both, or laziness on the director's part and saying good enough, we'll fix it in post and then they never did.

[@FreeMarketSwine]

The most heartbreaking part of this is when Eowyn wakes up. She sees Aragorn but isn't happy because she knows she can't have him. I have no idea how they didn't include this scene in the theatrical release.

[@ElvishMystics]

OMG I love this song. It's so full of sadness, but also a beautiful song. Almost makes me cry.. :')

[@Magpie91]

Karl Urbans acting here is stunning💖 since i was a child i loved how Eomer screamed in Worry and Pain because of his Sister 💔

[@diosito5534]

This scene, the soundtrack, everything, it´s just so🤯🤯

[@ianwestc]

Karl Urban just puts everything into every performance. He's one of the most intense actors I know.

[@Ademanation]

Remember this scene. Best song in LOTR. So beautiful

[@mileswhoward]

This sequence should have been in the theatrical cut.

[@anonymcomment5864]

Man I just read that it is Liv Tyler singing in that scene's score. I've been a fan of LOTR movies for nearly 2 decades and I didn't notice, honestly thought it was a singer. I love that scene (and never seen the theatrical version bc I was too small and always watched the DVD and now good cinemas show the extended versions too haha) what a late discovery 😂

[@joannasosnowska1601]

Karl Urban was great as Eomer, especially in this sadly deleted scene. Eomer is one of the few characters, which I can't imagine differently than in the movie (I'm of those people, who saw the movie first), the only difference is that in my vision his eyes are blue (or gray), not green/brown, but it's just a tiny detail ;).

[@HelenaRG71]

The hands of the king are the hands of a healer...

[@dreadfortserjeant-at-arms7955]

First time i heard this scene, Eomer scared the hell out of me. That was out of a sudden.

[@jahnavee_palsodkar]

eomer's face made me cry. my gosh. such brilliant acting by karl urban omg

[@ibkristykat]

I love Pippin, and so at the end to hear his MERRY!! is just... funny and great... but wow, Liv Tyler sure can sing. this heart breaking scene really made me cry... so sweet. Love her voice.

[@Empresse]

Yeah her pipes from her dad.

[@TanoshiSan]

This song is so beautiful, and I love it so much that I made a cover of it with my friend

[@TheASSedoTV]

This is a divine song. Mr. Shore and Mr. Tyler create something godlike ❤️

[@jpjordan90]

Eomer's reaction...imagine seeing someone apparently dead on the battlefield, not only a friend or family member, but someone you completely did not expect to even be there. Fantastic from Karl Urban and Liv Tyler

[@zzginigzz]

gandalf is smiling at aragorn who has decided to become king not at eomer and eowyn

[@inr9751]

I think it's the latter. For me it adds more beauty to the scene, this wise and ancient being looking upon the two mortals with a sad yet reassuring smile. It's as if he's happy to see that love is still alive amidst the devastation.

[@carloseduardotellochininin8210]

Sincerely, I can't understand why the edition cut this part ... that scream make me cry all the time, Karl Urban was so spectacular

[@iambuhlockay8007]

This scene and the opening scene with Saramon should have been in the theatrical.

[@zeroline19]

Saramon?????

[@florianfehres7815]

Beste szene im film sehr gefühlsvoll gibt es leider zu selten

[@eveningstar23]

Ja ,einer der besten Szenen würde ich mal behaupten.

[@psychomally8368]

The most hard and chaotic battle of this movie was keeping my tears in hearing Eomers scream and cries ); I felt this to much it scared me

[@mateusmarques5343]

The song, the acting, the cinematography. A masterpiece.

[@xslonk]

During the final battle at the Black Gate, when Eomer finds it more satisfying to just smash his shield into orc face instead of using his sword,.. I like to believe it's because of his pain here.

[@MrsJadeCurtiss]

Oh so this is the extended, no wonder I don't remember that scene xD Beautiful singing, wishthey had kept this in...

[@harpseal9234]

the song that lays as hes healing her is beautiful . i rewatched the movie last year and only noticed how beautiful and deep it was . it blew my mind . and then 1:32 the instruments here my god . i couldnt believe i had never noticed that before!!!

[@eliapapasavvas855]

a montage of days of healing and arwen singin and then they find merry after like 10 days