The Lord of the Rings | The Fellowship of the Ring Reaction First Time Watching

Here is my first time watching and reaction to The Lord of the Rings!

[@SnaxanReactions]

Here is my reaction to the Lord of the Rings which was originally recorded a while back but finally edited for KZbin here :) I think I watched this prior to GOT which is why I didn't fully recognize Sean Bean yet. Shout out to my editor because these movies are not easy edits for YT. There's a skill of navigating the minefield of copyrights, and then balancing act of trying to get pacing right, and capture the emotions of the reactor.

[@starsmithsforging]

Great reaction, thank you.

[@anthonyrapido5810]

I figured as much. I was like you must have watched this before game of thrones cause there is no way u would forget Ned Stark so easily

[@MrGaleanon]

When you can, enjoy the full versions. The theatrical cuts had almost an hour per movie cut out to fit contracts for movie theatres.

[@VadulTharys]

A few things to remember hobbits dont age like humans, Mary and Pippin are in their 30s Frodo is in his 50s. There was 17 years between the birthday party and them leaving the shire, Elves can choose to become mortals Elrond is called half elven because his father was human and his mother choose a mortal life as did his brother who is Aragorn's Ancestor.

[@ny8956]

What vanity it is to film yourself reacting to movies everyone has seen and think that people will want to watch you lol

[@fathertedcrilley3988]

The bit in the bar where the ring falls onto Frodo's finger is the ring itself trying to be found

[@terrylandess6072]

It sticks to Bilbo's palm, it manages to leaves Frodo's neck in the mountainous snow - that ring is a menace and should be locked up. :P

[@foomanchoo1957]

yes the is a connection between frodo and sam. it's called "True Friendship" they are bonded by the good, the hardships they're going through. they are brothers in arms.

[@ghyslainabel]

Not exactly friendship. While the Hobbits are less formal than Men, Frodo is still a noble and master while Sam is a commoner and servant.

[@anon2752]

@@ghyslainabel No, its friendship. Noble and commoner may be a factor in how they know each other in the shire, but none of that matters on the quest. They are both just hobbits on a journey in a world far bigger than them which grows them into true friends. Much like tolkiens experience in war, doesnt matter your background, your brothers in arms become your family.

[@ghyslainabel]

@@anon2752 At the end of the quest, in the Land of Shadow and Mount Doom chapters, we see Sam's thought process. He thinks of himself as a servant of Frodo.

[@Qualvanda.]

​@@ghyslainabeldude... spoilers...

[@ghyslainabel]

@@Qualvanda. what spoiler? That Frodo and Sam will not end up in a romantic relationship? That is not a spoiler.

[@quoniam426]

Sam's frienship is directly taken from Tolkien's officer servant during his service in the British Army during WW1. Officers had a dedicated stewart who tended their every needs. Tolkien found the guy very devoted and nice and thought that he, himself, didn't deserve so much dedication. And so it became Sam's character.

[@curtduval481]

At the Prancing Pony, wasn’t that Frodo was able to catch the ring on his finger, nor was it by chance. It was by design. The ring had a will of its own and wanted to be worn by Frodo.

[@FrenchieQc]

Welcome to the best trilogy of the universe! Make sure you're watching the extended editions!

[@AdrianHague]

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[@motodork]

She didn’t.

[@Fullmetalmikey.]

Dude... Everyone says this, but tbh I think that for a first time watcher the theatrical versions are probably best, there's a lot of stuff that's cool to see/know in the extended versions if you're already a fan but otherwise probably negatively effects the pacing imo... Idk. No hate, just my opinion. Curious to know what others have to say about my take

[@CIrAzYIX]

@@Fullmetalmikey. for lord of the rings I agree, the extended scenes are cool but not mandatory. And it kind of gives the possibilty to watch the series a second time with the first time feeling a bit. For Hobbit although I would definitly watch extended, in the third movie they cut like 70% of the whole battle out.

[@entwood]

This is great. I recommend the extended versions for the rest of the trilogy.

[@terrylandess6072]

If you read Snaxan's pinned post you may realize something :P

[@timmymac27]

Every reactor gets the horses and water thing wrong. Here is my interpretation. At the ferry, the horse looked at that tiny raft and decided "No, I am not jumping on that tiny raft, topple it, and fall in deep water with a grown man in full plate armour on my back (heavy). When chasing Arwen, they stopped because the river marked the border of Rivendell, so they would be susceptible to Elrond and the elves' power if they crossed.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Thank you. I’m always surprised by how many people think a horse could just jump onto that little raft & not topple it over, or the horse would have to take a couple steps after it lands & goes right into the drink. Then, there’s the fact that horses are smart & won’t do silly shit just cause you think they should. A very high percentage of horses would balk if you asked them to make that leap, especially in the dark.

[@taxicorky]

Actually in the book the horses do fear water. When Arwen calls for them only the leader and 2 others follow the rest stays and it's only because of the will of the leader that he gets his horse and the other 2 to follow. It's just not explained that way in the movie

[@andrewgero8174]

Actually the Nazgul do have an aversion to water, especially running water. Tolkien does state this in one of his other writings, but he never explains why they fear it. Never the less, with the lash of Sauron's will behind them, they are pushed through their fear in the pursuit of the Ring. Remember, if a Nazgul is about, so is Sauron. He controls them utterly. He doesn't see through their eyes, but his will constantly drives them. Hmmm....I wonder if he got the One Ring back, he then COULD see through their eyes. That was the whole point of the ring machinations of Sauron, to absolutely control the 19 wearers. Well, whether of not, at this point Tolkien makes it clear, Sauron cannot see through their eyes.

[@skaraturbo]

@@andrewgero8174 Actually if someone very strong willed like a Maia or Aragorn took the ring he could actually take comand of the Nazguls but he would turn evil and corrupted at the same time

[@jdc7923]

The Nazgul are limited by their horses. If a Nazgul loses his horse, he's on foot until he acquires another mount. The black horses are originally stolen from Rohan (mentioned in the books).

[@dustinsmith9375]

Arwen can choose mortality because she comes from a family line of half elves. Other elves don’t get a choice

[@richardwallis9374]

Her father Elrond chose immortality. Elronds brother chose mortality. She gets to make her choice as well.

[@SnaxanReactions]

That's so beautiful! :( And sad.

[@Andrew04291]

The music that plays when Gandalf falls is the sound of a heart when it’s breaking.

[@primal1233]

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is the greatest trilogy ever made

[@abdurrehmanali7]

Number One Trilly!

[@robmartin525]

Notice how Bilbo came up with his 'happily ever after' ending as soon as he left the ring!

[@monkfishy6348]

Funny you should mention how the one ring looks like a wedding ring. It was indeed modelled on one of the production staff's wedding ring.

[@mikefenn00]

What a wonderful treat on Sunday morning!

[@oslafoirausuebutuoy5457]

14:11 It is something that happened in the previous book. Bilbo found the ring in Gollum's cave. Gollum was looking for his lost ring, and they met. Bilbo managed to escape the cave with the ring, but Gollum knew Bilbo had it. That is why Gollum left his cave in the first place, he went out looking for Bilbo so he could get the ring back from him. But Sauron found Gollum before he was able to find Bilbo.

[@jrmz1984]

When I first saw that you were reacting to the LOTR I thought is she really posting it today for the Tolkien fans. Then after watching the intro to the video I came to think that the video only happened to be posted today because the editing had finally been completed. But now seeing your reaction during the video I think you may have become a fan and found out some fun facts and purposely posted it on September 22nd. So for those who don’t know today begins Tolkien week and specifically today September 22nd is Hobbit Day. Hobbit day is the day of celebration for Bilbo and Frodo Baggins’ birthdays. Happy celebrating everyone!

[@terrylandess6072]

Yes, we get a Bagginses birthday quest every year in Lord of the Rings Online at this time :P

[@SnaxanReactions]

Hihihihih ☺

[@Mist_Hashira_Muichiro]

this whole trilogy is a masterpiece Snaxan, i so hope you will watch them all, experience how perfect they all are

[@NRG05]

I love how newcomers watch the first movie that is like 3 and a half hours and each of them reaction is like, IS IT OVER!? Thats how you know this trilogy is that good.

[@sld1776]

Snax with her two doggos. What a winsome young woman.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

No, Frodo wasn’t trying to tempt Boromir, he was just gathering firewood for the camp & trying to get a few minutes alone.

[@spyro257]

from when Bilbo leaves and Gandalf says "keep it secret, keep it safe" about the ring, there's a 17 year gap that the movies dont show, until Gandalf comes back and asks "is it secret, is it safe"

[@magicbrownie1357]

The most important power the One Ring has is to subjugate the power of all the other rings. It was Sauron's trap to bring all Middle Earth under his command.

[@puarterquonder]

It's filmed before game of thrones, because Ned Stark still had his head.

[@01Firewolf]

Love your reaction to one one of the greatest trilogy ever made. Definitely watch the extended editions going forward.

[@rileytruax766]

burial at sea is what people used to do for warriors who showed great courage on the battlefield so yes that was the best and easiest way as they dont have time to dig a grave. also sam literally expresses hes in love with rosie the barmaid in the shire so no hes not gay for frodo lol

[@skaraturbo]

He might be bisexual lol

[@andrew348]

That was a river not sea though

[@Cheers_Mcgee]

Greatest trilogy of all time!!

[@goyasolidar]

The ring slipping over Frodo's finger at the inn isn't silly at all. The One Ring is malicious and constantly trying to make its way back to Sauron.

[@raimat66]

The movie doesn't really tell as it is described in the book. The rings were not originally made for elves, dwarves and humans. There were 16 rings of power made, partly with Sauron's help under false and fair identitiy. When he had left the forges, the elves made three more rings without his help - the ones that became the most powerful elf rings and stayed with the elves. Sauron went to Mordor and made his "the One ring". He then invaded the land of Eregion where the elven smiths worked and stole the 16 original rings. The three most powerful were hidden away. The 16 rings were given by Sauron to dwarves and men in order to control and corrupt them.

[@questionablehumor2800]

38:19 the way that the ring presents the experience of addiction really wrecks me, every time. Bilbo's compulsions, though only a flash in the moment, present such a huge emotional scene of shame and regret. Ian Holm (RIP, 2020) knocked it out of the park with that one scene.

[@LonniePhillips-d6b]

I am 48 years old. The hobbit then the Lord of the Rings was read to me by my father I when was only 5 years old. I read it at least half a dozen times over the years.

[@tw7998]

As an oldie who saw this at the cinema it is fab to see people discovering this great film trilogy. Enjoy.

[@recklesslyrandom3055]

You can tell this girl is intelligent by lines like "Frodo is secreting mucus"

[@SnaxanReactions]

OR... English is not my first language lol 😂

[@rogertemple7193]

Great you are reacting to the Fellowship of the Ring thanks Snaxan have a great week take care.🍦💗🐈‍⬛:)

[@Kingofthebroadforrest]

After the Lord of the rings, we learned from Tolkien that Elrond is part elf and part human. Therefore, His line has the ability to choose to be human. Elrond had a twin brother who chose human and started the line of high kings. Aragorn is part of that line. That is why the Dunedin can live a lot longer than the rest of humans.

[@rileytruax766]

the reason gandalf doesn't tell Gimli what happened in the mines of moria is becuase he is technically a demi god. he was sent to middle earth to help combat the threat of sauron and hes not aloud to meddle to much in affairs' that don't concern the ring.

[@puppetpalclem]

The lure of the ring is so strong, even if sauron himself wanted to destroy the ring, he couldn't.

[@martijnvanvelsen6313]

Fun fact: Actor Sean Bean has a severe fear of flying and that was quite a problem during the filming of Lord of the Rings. Scenes were regularly shot in isolated places. The actors and crew were brought by helicopter, but our Boromir was not seen. When the time came again, he would start a walking tour to the filming location hours in advance and already wearing his costume.

[@SnaxanReactions]

I have learned more from the comments section today than I did watching or reading various LOTR media all year 😂

[@stephanl2409]

I get shivers even watching other people experience this masterpiece

[@sonosoloio]

If you're interested, I can tell you a few things, without spoilers, that aren't detailed enough in the film: Galadriel (the Lady of the Light, from the elven word "galad") is a very powerful sorceress who in her millennial life fought many battles (most likely as heavy artillery) against the original dark lord Morgoth, the one who taught Sauron the way to the "dark side". Galadriel and Elrond, the elven king of Rivendell, have telepathic powers, can communicate at a distance and he also has the gift of foresight. Galadriel's daughter married Elrond and therefore Arwen, the one who swears eternal love to Aragorn, is Galadriel's granddaughter. Galadriel's gifts to the company are enchanted and the two daggers given to Merry and Pippin have already been used in combat, as she tells them. the palantir, Saruman's seer stone, is not the only one, there are others (another is kept in the city of Gondor, where Gandalf went to find information about the ring) and looking into it for too long can lead to addiction and folly. Saruman doesn't actually seek the ring for Sauron but he believes he can bend its powers to his will. Pippin comes from a noble family and he is the heir to the title of earl of the shire.

[@RunearkAlexandria]

I love seeing people experience lotr for the first time

[@hilarytoffler5636]

New Zealand, all of the sets were built physically with the acknowledgement of the New Zealand government. With the understanding that everything would be put back to the original state. The only exception is Hobbiton. There is a video of a gentleman who has a hobbit home ... For real! BTW new subscriber here!

[@alanmacification]

The Ring never intended for Bilbo to find it. It is hinted throughout the story, especially by Gandalf, that there are other forces at work against Sauron and evil. The author, in his letters, referred to these as " providence."

[@formergoat9257]

I read the books once per year for 30 years before the movies came out. To say that I was excited for the movies is an understatement.

[@seanmcmurphy4744]

Fun fact: The filthy belching villager they passed in Bree 21:14 was the movie's director, Peter Jackson. He gave himself a cameo in each film. And the children at the party 7:02 were some of his

[@lincolnross9000]

Heyo, basic overview of the Ring: At its core, the Ring of Power is a mind control device that allows Sauron to dominate the wielders of the other rings. It also amplify Sauron's powers, allowing him to shape reality to his will. When someone without the will to use it (a hobbit or human for example) wears the ring, it shunts them into the "Unseen World," from which is draws energy. This make it appear like they turn invisible. To do all of this, Sauron bound his own spirit into the ring, like a VAST majority of it, meaning that the ring is also Sauron himself. They are one entity.

[@wademedlin3822]

Watching her reactions brings back memories. I was first introduced to LOTR many years ago while serving in the Amy. Happened to find a copy of the Hobbit and could not put it down until I had completely finished reading it. I then quickly got copies of the Trilogy and was completely hooked as a fan rereading them many times. When The Fellowship Of The Ring movie was released I was excited and my girlfriend's daughter 13 at the time wanted to see it as much as I and went with me. Her reactions where similar to these, but having read the book I was able to help her understand what was happening. But then when the story focused on the Wraiths, and Orcs she became completely terrified, so much that she suffered nightmares for weeks after. It took a while before she accepted they were not real and it was all imaginary. But to fully appreciate the story I recommend reading the books, the movies leave out alot and changes some things. Also recommend exploring the many KZbin channels dedicated to the works, Jess of the Shire, The Broken Sword, and Lord of the Nerds are some excellent places to check out to learn more.

[@thomasherlihy-xm4vt]

Sorry another explanation Frodo and Sam It’s not sexual It’s the love of friends Tolkien was an officer in the English army during WW1 Not now but for centuries officers were expected to carry themselves on a certain way Work uniforms Fancy dress uniforms Due to the nature of the war, their responsibility’s as well as bringing the bling Officers often had an enlisted man as a personal aide to handle his stuff, follow him on the battlefield Europe really has class differences . In WW1 the aides were called a Batman. Due to the length of the war, the horrors they endured together bonds of the most deepest friendship were forged That lasted well after the war to the absolute confusion of upper class families You see two of different classes both the closest of friends It’s sad young people automatically see it as sex

[@andrew348]

No officer and servant look into each other's eyes like that

[@wademedlin3822]

All three of the movies were actually filmed together at the same time, they were edited in sequence to correspond with the releases. And yes they were filmed in New Zealand, because more than any place on earth it actually resembles the land of middle earth as described in the books. You definitely need to review the other films, then checkout some of the related KZbin channels for some detailed explanations, like where Gandalf is from, his relationships to Sauron, Saruman, and the Balrog. Also there is much more to it all that goes beyond the books, Tolkein spent a lifetime creating a world and it's history. Thanks very much for this post, it's a bit emotional for me and I'm so joyed to have happened upon it. I If you read my previous comment you'll understand, I'm caught in a moment of reliving a precious "dad and daughter' bonding time I once experienced.

[@stanleyetienne8353]

In this universe the ring did intend for Bilbo to find it, and unseen forces do guide the characters. Tolkien himself was a religious man.

[@coltonwilliams1565]

Gandolf and the Balrog are actually the same type of creature called a Maiar, immortal spirits that in the beginning of time choose to either follow Morgoth and be evil or be good like gandolf

[@andrew348]

Creature?

[@jsaradar10]

We have a little burrowing doggie like that too :)

[@jdspencer60]

In the books, Borormir is the only reason they survive going up on the mountain, he tells them they need to carry as much firewood as possible and they would have died without it, even Aragorn and Gandalf didn't really plan for it.

[@taxicorky]

Did it really help them though? I thought Gandalf ended up making fire

[@skaraturbo]

@@taxicorky He did lit the firewood but also said i need something to burn i cant burn snow!

[@isaackellogg3493]

It wasn’t Saruman who caused the avalanche in the book. Caradhras itself was in a foul mood and not eager to entertain trespassers.

[@skaraturbo]

@@isaackellogg3493 I know did not some of the fellowship belive it was Saurons work though and Gandalf said something like hes reach(Saurons) has certainly increased.

[@lino9222]

Great reaction I look forward to watching the rest of them with watching from Canada

[@ssjbargainsale]

I love these movies and love seeing people enjoying them for the first time

[@BumpyBaluga]

In the books Sauron had a form, we are never told what form he had, but he didnt allow his orcs call him by name, so they called him The Eye, always watching. An Eye wreathed in flame was a Peter Jackson thing. Also Aragorn defeated the Nazgul before with fire, so on Withertop they already knew who he was. He was also raised by the elves. Lastly, Sam and Frodo are bros, not lovers. Same is in love with the tavern girl.

[@adrianfuegoscuro6308]

Well, nobody faces a Balrog and escape alive. unless... Love your adorable reaction! along with Bill

[@Dash277]

25:07 "Oh no they're destroying nature" You'll see this theme a lot. Tolkien had a love of nature and criticized industrialization.

[@ercsey-ravaszferenc6747]

To answer some of your questions: 1. Normally elves cannot choose to be mortal. Moreover, even those of mixed race can only be mortal, a single drop of mortal blood will make them mortal.There was one exception though. A very long time ago, Elrond's father did something (it's a complicated and long story, I won't go into it) which resulted in a dilemma regarding what should happen to him. So he was given the unique choice to be immortal if he wants to. And he did choose immortality. And all of his heirs are gifted that same choice. For example Elrond chose to be an elf and an immortal, while his brother, Elros chose to be a mortal man. 2. The enmity between elves and dwarves goes back a long time. Please know that Tolkien's universe is VAST, the history of these races goes back for thousands upon thousands of years with all the details, wars, alliances, conflicts, tragedies, love stories, all of them worked out in minute details, mostly in his other books but also in the appendix of the LOTR. 3. Hobbits are always barefoot. Their feet are covered in thick, hairy callouses so they don't need shoes. 4. Galadriel is extremely powerful. She is one of the oldest elves you'll meet in this story, she was literally alive before the sun and the moon existed and saw the two trees which used to give light to the world in those times. it is said that her hair seems to have the same kind of light. 5. Tolkien did really entertain the idea that orcs were once elves, but then he discarded it in the final versions of his books. Instead the canon story is that orcs were created in mockery of the elves by the chief antagonist of the first age, to whom Sauron was merely a servant at that time. 6. When Aragorn parried that dagger with his sword that was for real. the actor who played the big orc misjudged the direction and he threw a very real dagger at Viggo Mortensen who parried it like a badass. The professional swordfighter who taught Viggo said that he was the best student he ever had. He kept that sword with him at all times even during breaks or when eating in restaurants. 7. Tolkien first created the languages. He was a linguist. Then he imagined the peoples, races, cultures that would speak those languages and finally he wrote the stories for them. That should tell you a lot about the immense complexity of the lore and the background behind these events.

[@Jeans11234567]

It's pretty obvious she already has seen them before, but any excuse to rewatch these is a good one. Simply masterpiece of a trilogy!

[@taxicorky]

There is always one 😅😂

[@skaraturbo]

I kind of suspected it to she seemes to know to much!

[@di3486]

Yep. It’s pretty obvious after a little bit

[@aybeesea]

I am SO happy we get to see you react to this. 🥰

[@beige_projection]

I must have watched this trilogy more than 50 times including with reaction channels, and the only time I didn't cry during Boromir's death is the first time I watched it.

[@der_ist_banana5686]

To understand the ring : No one is/was able to throw the ring into the fire. The Ring is always able to manipulate everything in its favour ... Theoretically: Elrond fights with Isildur for the Ring ... both will die and the Ring will survive. The only reason Bilbo wasn't devoured by the Ring was because he found it ... and Frodo received the Ring as a gift from Bilbo ... not by force ... So the Ring cannot consume the ‘dark side’ of its wearer.

[@christopherlundgren1700]

The Ring makes Bilbo invisible: "Oh, it makes you invisible!" The Ring finds its way onto Frodo's finger: "No way, that's impossible." 😉

[@SnaxanReactions]

I draw the line after invisible! 😂

[@ivincero9958]

Wow , i look forward to your reaction to these masterpiece. 🙂

[@Se7nom]

No, there's no "connection" between Sam and Frodo. This is what true friendship looks like. Shipping was never in Tolkien's mind. That is a "modern" angle because young people don't have friendships like this anymore, it's all online for the likes. So I understand why you would think that.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I was completely with you, till your snarky little last couple of sentences.

[@crispy_338]

People are so gooner brained that every male relationship has to be gay now

[@NecroSeraphim]

It's genuinely really sad that friendships between bros can't even really be portrayed as so anymore without a legion of habitually online shippers wanting to proclaim it as a gay romance thing. You see it all the time in real life too if there are women around and two dudes hug.

[@benji285]

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 Sadly, he's not wrong. Friendships aren't what they used to be... actually, human relationships in general aren't what they used to be.

[@robertg420]

​@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192why does reality trigger you

[@nApucco]

It is such a joy watching you react to LotR and having fun. ❤ And you are as observant as always.

[@Nichole-1989]

Cate Blanchet scared the living crap out of me for many years because of her role as Galadriel. Maybe it was because I was 11 years old when I saw this movie, but she scared me even before she turned all dark and spooky when Frodo showed her the ring. 😂

[@undergroundwarrior70]

Both Bilbo and Galadriel scared me when they both turned a bit evil because of the Ring. And I was in my 40s.

[@Mini_Hayley]

“Ooohhhh that’s so pretty, like a painting.” Ehm… so… yea about that… lol

[@jdspencer60]

Cate Blanchett was 30 years old when this was made. She seems like an Elf queen who is like 20000 years old though lol

[@shamlotbestrhapsever7437]

I know these are long movies but by your reaction it appears even this run-time caught you off guard, and for that reason I'd recommend watching the remaining two in the Extended Cut editions. It's not a necessity, since the original cuts were what we see in theaters, but it definitely fleshes out the entire story in a more satisfying way.

[@kraigthorne]

1:24 It is a wedding ring. The head of the props department patterned it after his wedding ring. I always wondered how it made his wife feel.

[@hkpew]

Hobbits are very much like the Big People (as they call us), but there are differences. The ears are somewhat pointed, and as you noticed they all have curly hair. But probably the most notable difference is their feet which are disproportionately large and covered in curly hair, and much tougher than ours. That's how they are able to go barefoot in circumstances that seem impossible to you.

[@martinacusetti8002]

"Morgul" is the Elvish word for "black magic" or "dark sorcery", so a Morgul Blade is a weapon infused with evil magic powers.

[@ChiliConCarnage]

I love the way she says Frodo.

[@haarp24]

I have waited for this forever

[@diipadaik]

38.18 you reach for the dog😊 one of the scariest moments for sure.

[@sarangbaag9982]

Amazing franchise choice you are in for an amazing ride❤❤

[@raimat66]

The relationship between Frodo and Sam is based on a culture of war, where the soldier with a mission has a faithful servant with him, who supports and contributes to facilitate and help. Strong bonds were formed between "master" and "servant", a kind of nice but completely platonic bromance. Tolkien belongs to a bygone Victorian age, when the question of further relationship between men did not even come into question.

[@SnaxanReactions]

Ooohhh I love that 🥹 the loyalty is 🤌🏼

[@dionysiacosmos]

The Nazul are afraid of water because the demigod Ulmo, who sang water into existence, still dwells within it along with his servants, the Myar or lesser devine spirits. (. The Myar are something like angels.) In general they don't interfere in the affairs of Middle Earth, until they do. So if a powerful Elf Lord asks the water spirit who dwells in the river that borders his realm to set up a flood trap triggered by someone who knows what to say, the river spirit is likely to oblige him. And if a powerful wizard suggests that foaming white horses would look impressive, the spirit will also add them. The magic of Middle Earth is soft, meaning it works in harmoy with nature. Arwen, Sauman and Gandalf are not casting spells. They are calling on the spirits to help them. Arwen asks the river to flood. Saruman asks the mountain to to make a storm and dump the snow on the company.

[@mjdaniel8710]

First read the books, and The Hobbit and The Silmarillion, in junior high around 1975 and the movies never get old

[@SnaxanReactions]

YOU READ THE BOOKS IN 1975?!?!?!

[@fredkrissman6527]

Nicely done Snaxan! In the nicest possible sense, I felt like I just rewatched with a very cute hobbit (& Bill!)!!! New subber.

[@barakleibovitz9379]

this trilogiy is peak cinema. perfect fantasy

[@Dan-B]

*Arwen can choose her mortality because of her parentage:* in a past age, Half-Elves Elrond and his brother Elros were gifted a choice by the Valar (sort of “demi-gods”) to be counted among Elves or Men. Elrond chose to be Elf, which meant that he kept all of the privileges of Elves. I.e. Immortality and the right to enter Aman (the continent of the Valar) this choice also applies to his descendants. Those who chose to be Men gave up all of this in favour of long mortal lives.

[@knifeparty7]

This is the greatest trilogy ever. Nolan' Dark Knight trilogy is my 2nd favorite behind this one.

[@Perktube1]

The greatest trilogy ever filmed.😊

[@thomasherlihy-xm4vt]

The books give more details Sauron tricked a great elven smith to forge rings of power Their desire was to heal middle earth from the scars of war and ravages of time for immortals living in an increasingly mortal world The first made were much weaker to immortals but still powerful for mortals Sauron intended to forgive a master ring to control the elves to his service The elf who was tricked by Sauron perfected his craft and forged three that were the strongest of them all Sauron was not aware of that When he forged his and put it on Every elf wearing one immediately realized it was a trap And removed them Sauron was infuriated his plan failed There was war he took back or destroyed the rings Except for the three, they the elves hid Sauron gave 7 to the dwarfs They were not enslaved but the rings brought out greed and hubris leading to their downfalls The 9 given to men Some were eager to serve him others were good and tricked but being mortal they were overwhelmed by Sauron’s will Hope u read the books

[@makyounerez]

YES! YES! YES! more power to you Snaxan!

[@giselavaleazar8768]

Looks like 'The Lady of Shalott' painting is a great inspiration for the Galadriel design, including the boats.

[@crapface911]

lord of the rings is amazing. think of it more as 1 massive story cut into 3 parts rather than 3 self contained stories

[@reggiehill5]

Wait, so the dwarves of Moria dug too deeply to get the mithril that made the armor that saved Frodo. But also released the Balrog that "killed" Gadulf. The same dwarves also mined the mithril that created all the rings including The Ring. Irony everywhere.

[@ianarnett]

No, it isn’t ridiculous how the ring fell onto Frodo’s finger….it is a magic ring with a will of its own. That was explained clearly earlier in the film, so it decided it would fall onto his finger. Oh please, there was a time when people recognised that there could be friendship between men without it being any more. There is no other relationship.

[@louisenglish8069]

The only movie adoption of Tolkien we'll ever need, couldn't be done better.

[@skaraturbo]

Yes it could,Faramir was done rather badly and also Denethor!

[@heartstrings892]

"I almost said subdivision" Snax reminding us yet again that you can take her out of the Philippines but you can't take the Philippines out of her. Made me laugh XDDD

[@SnaxanReactions]

LOL 😂

[@rabidmaddog4130]

Context, sauron, gandalf, saruman are all lesser "angels" called Miar. Higher angels are Valar and live in the undying lands of Valinor.

[@justsmashing4628]

greatest trilogy ever made enjoy 😊

[@taxicorky]

I don't know why they changed this but in the book Gandalf wants to go through Moria from the start, it's Aragorn that fears Moria not Gandalf

[@alexanderclavel990]

It’s also pippin that solves the riddle, not Frodo =)

[@ProHero86]

Let’s gooo I’ve been waiting on these

[@DeadMuzan]

"You will taste man flesh" is insanity.

[@cogbd]

Excellent reaction. Great editing. Thank you.

[@SnaxanReactions]

Thank you so much!!

[@Andy-ju8bb]

Snax showing her age by calling Christopher Lee Count Dooku. Those of us who are older thought of Dracula or The Wicker Man first 😂 Though it’s probably the same with any star who has a multi-generation career.