The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings (Part 2) | First Time Watching | Movie Reaction

[@SlodWick]

Frankly, BJ's ability to grasp the difference between Sauron and Sarumon is already leaps and bounds ahead of most first-timers :)

[@refurbishedtechpriest9076]

No kidding. I've lost count of the number of YTers I've seen get them mixed-up well into "The Two Towers", with some seeming to struggle still by the third movie.

[@dannykent6190]

His insight summary at the end was impressive and spot on. I wouldn't expect that level of understanding from anyone watching these for the first time.

[@yeti4954]

BJ was on point the WHOLE time. He's fire.

[@bugvswindshield]

hey, I've been watching the GoT on pateroin. they both got the names down ! Me thinks they put the time in for quality content! ie ..notes, research with out watching the movie or storyline, etc. Love this channel!

[@MrLivewire1970]

They both seem really invested in the movies they watch, especially Asia. I love when she holds her hands up to her face to hide her eyes.

[@davidhasselblad2898]

Asia getting mad at the end of 3 and a half hours makes me laugh because low-key it shows how invested she is in the story and that's awesome.

[@rustybarrel516]

I’m embarrassed to admit that I went to the can at the theater when Frodo and Sam sailed off, thinking there was a good deal of story left. When I got back, the credits were rolling. 😂🤷‍♂️

[@samanthanickson6478]

@@rustybarrel516 😞

[@nzgsw]

Imagine having to wait a year to watch the next movie!!

[@benmccoy6417]

Ya it's to bad they didn't make the full book but still good movie despite having half of the book not put into the movie

[@jes6427]

It cant be helped, anyone who gives LOTR a chance gets sucked in by the sheer fantasticalness

[@deannascott8050]

BJ's reaction when Pippin knocks the skeleton down the well is all of us. LOL

[@dannykent6190]

Pippin is portrayed a lot worse than he actually is in these movies. It's done for comedic effect, which I don't mind, but the sheer number of reactors that seem to dislike his character for it tells me that it was probably over done.

[@purgetactic1424]

Thought the same

[@bexxgenx3165]

It was classic! I yelled out "BJ has had it! "

[@joellenglass2344]

IKR! Pippin always doing something! 😂 But I love his character.

[@dsnitely]

Pippin would be less clumsy... if only he used the new & improved magical Pimplin Acne Cream from Clearisil! ©️ ™️ huh what now

[@RedKytten]

I absolutely love Boromir. A good, honorable person who carries on despite a moment of weakness. Someone who even after falling to the temptation that ANYONE would, he admits to it, and gives his life in the process of protecting his friends, not even to make amends, but because it is the right thing to do.

[@doltonnoak2656]

The first time i saw the trilogy ofc Sam was one of my favourites if not THE one. But as time passed, Boromir growed so much on me, i always have him on my top 3. 🥺

[@gryphonvert]

Yeah, I think Boromir sometimes comes off badly just because -- Gandalf is offered the Ring, and refuses; Galadriel is offered it, and refuses; Aragorn is given a moment where he decides not to take it, too. (Elrond as well, but we don't see that as explicitly.) But the thing is, of course, that Gandalf, Galadriel, and Aragorn are extra-extra exceptional people. (We also have to take a moment to recognize that Bilbo, despite a couple of false starts, gave it up and left it behind, even after having it for 50+ years.) Anyway, my point being -- those people are Exceptional heroes. Boromir is more of a normal man, even though yes, he is a hero as well. It is very, VERY difficult to resist the Ring. I think it just sometimes gets lost that refusing it is such an exception, because we see like 3 or 4 people refuse it. It really should not be a point of shame that Boromir almost fell under its spell -- almost, but not quite! At least Frodo realized it wasn't really Boromir -- it wasn't him being himself, it was him under the sway of the Ring.

[@rfresa]

And he would have only been the first, if the Fellowship had stayed together. As Galadriel said, the ring would have consumed them one by one.

[@TheGavrael]

I like that Boromir is the one shown to care most for the hobbits. He trains them and plays with them which no one else does. So when Merry and Pippin become little warriors in the last film, I think a lot of that is because of Boromir.

[@Melinmingle]

One of the powers of men

[@Serai3]

Asia reminds me of my mom's reaction when I took her to see this the year it came out. At the end, she turned to me and said, "That's it? They don't get there?" "Not in this one." "When's the next one coming out?" "Next Christmas!" The look on her face... she was _outraged._ 😆

[@CinemaRescored]

Did she finish watching the trilogy?

[@stephenulmer3781]

I remember that feeling of having to wait over a year for the next one ☺

[@shaharadegan9993]

I was upset too! What? Where’s the rest😂

[@Serai3]

@@CinemaRescored Oh, yes. We went every year. I still remember the ecstatic grin on her face as we watched the flooding of Isengard.

[@maruskaehrensdorfer]

@@Serai3 please be careful not to give spoilers!

[@marystombaugh2282]

I'm so glad you guys recognized the power of the ring when it came to Boromir - his story has always broken my heart a little. Boromir has grown up under the darkness of Mordor, right at the front lines. He has seen, more than any of them, what Sauron's army wants to do and has seen his people suffer. Because of that, he is so desperate for anything that might be able to help them. And yet, he still agreed to leave them and accompany the ring to Mt. Doom. He really was a good person.

[@MegaTechpc]

They did such a great job with his character in the films. Really, and I know this will be controversial, but to me the films are just so much better and easier to digest than the books are. I respect Tolkien for creating this world (and entire genre really) but PJ did just an amazing job in adapting them to films and cutting out all of the really bad parts of the books (cough, Tom Bombadil, cough)!

[@juliodavila424]

@@MegaTechpc Oh, man, the Bombadil stans are donning their blue coats and yellow boots as we speak...

[@RexFuturi]

​@MegaTechpc Those who prefer simplified movies over books are simplistic people.

[@MegaTechpc]

@@RexFuturi So?

[@maruskaehrensdorfer]

@@RexFuturi nah, some of us enjoy both the books and the movies, just in a different way. Sometimes the books are better, sometimes the movies are better (The Silence of the Lambs book is terrible, for example!) and sometimes the books and the movies are equally enjoyable.

[@11DNA11]

BJ is really perceptive. Dude explained the whole idea of The Ring wanting to be found. It took 2500 years for The Ring to find a new soul to torment, so Sauron has nothing but time on his side. Even if they threw The Ring back to a river or a lake, it will find a way out of that river/lake and stuff will continue from where The Ring left off with a previous host. And also the whole thing about Gandalf, Galadriel or anyone else who is basically good, but can't take The Ring, because The Ring will destroy anyone from within. Even Hobbits. Hobbits are considered beings with really great natural resistance to The Ring's influence, because of the way that Hobbits are. Fun loving, not a care in the world kinda people, so Frodo is a natural ringbearer for that reason.

[@mdmyer]

Yep, they don't aspire to be all powerful.

[@paulcollinsyoga]

The only thing hobbits aspire to are good food, good drink, and good weed.

[@TheCrazyCanuck420]

​@@paulcollinsyogadon't we all 😀

[@charlesmarkovetz9161]

There is something i have always believe and it is not confirmed cannon it is just my theory but yes the hobbits are good peace loving people but also humans elves and dwarves all received rings of power hobbits did not and they are not considered powerful enough to receive rings from Sauron so that in my mind is why they resist the one ring so strongly.

[@Rabbithole8]

Yes, the Ring contains part of Sauron, so it is a part needing to return to the whole. It manipulates everyone to return to its "master."

[@veronicab9253]

It's hard to believe BJ was unfamiliar with the story based on how beautifully he nerded out at the end explaining. You nailed it man! Love you guys.

[@benjaminroe311ify]

Only 1 explanation. BJ is a quite the nerd generally and likes fantasy stories. 90% of the fantasy stories that came after Tolkien draw heavily from themes and mechanics in Tokien's stories. So BJ just knows because he knows fantasy. He does a great job explaining things to Asia. I'd call it Mansplaining but it's not HEHE it's Nerdsplaining. Haha!

[@samanthanickson6478]

@@benjaminroe311ify 😆 he loves to very excitedly and graphically share his thoughts with asia - which she hates.

[@jes6427]

​@@benjaminroe311ify agreed Tolkien litterally inspired just about every fantasy author following him and even several during his own time like CS Lewis

[@BossTripp1]

Was just about to post this lol. The way he understood that someone else would eventually find the ring.... was beautiful...🥲

[@Ebbagull]

Yes, that was seriously impressive for someone unfamiliar with the source material!

[@killerquad7229]

Always love hearing, "I can't wait for the next one, let's jump right into it." My old ass had to wait over a year for the second one.

[@joescott8877]

Yup! I remember those days in th early aughts, lol! Of course, we were all agog with any hint of the Extended DVD edition coming out, and then arranging (repeated!) Watch Parties! And here I ama gain, having a digital watch party!

[@thatfelladownunder9396]

Yes I have fond memories of taking my son to the cinema with each release (except the last one we saw at the local drive-in, one of the last still operating at the time) I have a very nice copy of the book I’m leaving him when I go. I hope he treasures it like I treasured our time together experiencing this great epic.

[@tabby5228]

I got excited every time a new trailer was shown leading up to the next movie. Seeing them in theaters was such a treat, even if we had to wait a year between each. Gave me time to read the book before the next film came out.

[@trentluckman505]

I remember for those 3 years when the movies were coming out I was more excited about Boxing Day than I was Xmas

[@Meggsie]

I remember the ending coming up and my dad was like, "I gotta warn you the ending is really unsatisfying" and I was _so sure_ it was fine. Then it suddenly ends and I'm like, why did you stop the movie? Dad, hit play stop teasing me.

[@Tepes1980]

When Boromir hears Aragorn say "Our People" and says "I would have followed you, my brother, ... my captain, ... my king", it's always a touching moment, no matter how many times I see it!

[@GuukanKitsune]

Even better? Aragorn takes Boromir's vambraces (his forearm armor with the White Tree of Gondor emblazoned on them) and WEARS THEM FOR THE REST OF THE STORY. In his own way, he's taking up Boromir's role as the champion of Boromir's people, with the vambraces as a physical token of his decision: Aragorn is accepting his place in Gondor, on Boromir's behalf, and in Boromir's memory.

[@HoneybeeAwning]

@@GuukanKitsune this!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@vanyadolly]

Best death scene ever filmed, and one of the best improvements ever made in an adaptation. Jackson did an incredible job fleshing out Aragorn and Boromir.

[@Tepes1980]

@@vanyadolly Definitely agreed!

[@pcisme1813]

​@@GuukanKitsunefor the rest of his life. During the scene where he is dead with Arwen crying over him he still has the braces on

[@lakeracer8453]

Asia, you asked about languages. Tolkien wrote complete languages for all the races of creatures including the Elves. Most actors learned what they needed to do their lines, but Liv Tyler was so enthralled by Elvish that she learned the ENTIRE language and speaks it fluently to this day.

[@Makkaru112]

I’d love to see their reaction to the behind the scenes + making of documentaries. They are deeply moving as well as fascinating ❤❤❤

[@englishlady9797]

Viggo Mortensen can still sing the Oath of Elendil in Quenya by heart.. .

[@kimwilson3863]

​@@Makkaru112 Yes definitely should watch making of series, it shows the love and dedication to respect Tolkien and his work. 👍💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@amyg4961]

I already loved Liv Tyler, but this makes me adore her even more! 🥰

[@Makkaru112]

@@radbarij they’ve long since been completed by fans and language experts. It’s already got heavy influences from Finnish for Sindarin and Welsh etc for Quenya. Or it was the other way around for Finnish and Welsh. I think it was Finnish for Quenya. YES and then Welsh and a few other languages for Sindarin.

[@darrennewenhouse7334]

"That's ok, I'll hang onto it" was the best reaction to the Galadriel dark queen scene I've ever seen. So funny 🤣🤣

[@silviaescobar-mb3dk]

I died 😂😂😂

[@dsadawrware]

Gimli receiving 3 golden hairs from Galadriel is highly simbolic as Galadriel refused to give Feanor, one of the greatest elves, and most amazing crafters of the world, this exact thing. Galadriel sees into everyone's soul and she gave a dwarf which have uneasy relations with elves an incredible gift. This basically shows Legolas the elf the true nature of Gimli.

[@DJLtravelvids]

it was still a bit of a creepy thing to ask for IMHO

[@martintabony611]

It's a bit more complicated in the book

[@henryvandeventer2457]

​@@martintabony611 "a bit more complicated" is an understatement lol

[@DerOberfeldwebel]

@@DJLtravelvids Not if you think of it as a gesture in line with medieval courtly veneration.

[@logandarklighter]

@@DJLtravelvids It might be inappropriate by modern standards. But back in the days before photography, a wife or beloved might give a lover or husband going on a long journey - or to war - a more tangible reminder. If you had a lot of money to pay (usually only nobility) you might commission a tiny picture to be painted and placed in a locket. Or failing that, a locket of hair. It was quite common. And considered a touching, romantic gesture. The world of middle earth is equivalent to that time of the Middle Ages.

[@Alexanderthegreat159]

24:55 that was very important because galadriel was known for having beautiful hair that radiated the light of the two trees of valinor. One of the greatest elves to ever live asked for hair from her head three times to put into his craft. Every time she said no because she looked into his heart and saw The Evil Within. So the fact that she gave three to Gimli proves that he was a damn good being. Probably also the reason why Legolas smiled because he possibly knew the story.

[@jimmygreer2140]

I don't know it was evil that she saw. I always thought it was just the arrogant pride he would've gotten with his creation. But she saw that Gimli would've created something of beauty with no sense of pride....something to honor & cherish.

[@BerryMckHawkener]

@@jimmygreer2140 greed not arrogant pride lmao

[@annalawrence824]

The gift to Gimli from Galadriel is extremely interesting lore. ("Three" hairs) A very renowned and powerful Elf asked "three" different times for a single hair from her head, but she senses darkness in his heart and was sure he was up to no good with it. She denied him all three times. When Gimli asked for a single hair, she saw nothing but his pure intentions and admiration to honor her memory. So she gave a dwarf, whom elves are usually at odds with, a gift even the greatest of elves was denied. Instead of one, she gave him "three." When Legolas smiles, at being told by Gimli, he knows the great significance of that gift and knows Gimli zero clue.

[@ApesAmongUs]

The gift of elven street cred.

[@mysticramen1721]

Yep it was her creepy uncle. And he wanted them to use to capture the light of the trees of valinor I believe if I remember correctly. He ended up catching it in three jewels instead. Then basically started his family on a multigenerational, genocidal, self destructive war against a demon God to get them back which also includes going to war with and slaughtering Gimlis ancestors over these gems..... Yeah, lot of significance in that little part of the story.

[@11DNA11]

This. It's a brilliant scene, if you know the whole meaning behind it :)

[@morothane]

My favorite part is once you realize the background, the demeanor Legolas has toward Gimli the next two movies completely changes, and it all makes sense. I wondered before I knew the story of Fëanor.

[@eibbor171]

@@ApesAmongUs lol thats a good way of putting it

[@stephensliger5981]

BJ’s reaction when Pippin knocked the skeleton down the well in Moria 😂😂😂

[@Eowyn187]

"All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given us." 💜

[@FluffySylveonBoi]

For example play as many video games as we can ^^

[@smoldragon339]

Fun fact: The film makers had a rig of christmas lights made specifically for the reflections in Galadriel's eyes during her close-ups. This is because she has seen the light of the Two Trees, which are ancient (and were destroyed a very long time ago) trees that brought light to the ancient world. Their light now lives in her eyes.

[@ahstinfixsnhc9765]

It's crazy how well this movie still holds up over 20 years after it was made xD there are movies less then 5 years old that don't hold up anywhere near as well

[@mickypinestraw7866]

You think the movie is good, you should read the books.

[@ahstinfixsnhc9765]

@@mickypinestraw7866 I tried once when I was like 12 or 13 and couldn't get into it but you're right I definitely need to try again now as an adult

[@5fujiapples389]

Wow, has it really been that long?!! 😳 You are definitely right. My family and I saw these movies in the theaters, but it still amazes me when I see it today.

[@Cramblit]

God damn it has been 20 years hasn't it? Every time I see it, the aesthetics, and style they chose for this movie makes me think and feel like it's only a few years old.. They really don't make movies of this caliber very often. I think the only movie that could hold a candle to it that'll still look and feel so authentic is Master and Commander.

[@spirittammyk]

Still one of the greatest films I have ever had the pleasure of seeing on the big screen.

[@dragostripon5640]

I think you are the only reactors who did not laugh and say "weird" when they heard that Gimli asked for Galadriel's golden hair. It has a much deeper meaning. And also, do people really not know that this was actually used as a gift in medieval times?

[@NyQuilDonut]

Do you actually expect people to know that hair was a gift in medieval times like it's common knowledge? Lol

[@jimmygreer2140]

I absolutely love the subtle acting with Legolas. When Gandalf mentions the Balrog you can see absolute fear in his eyes knowing how ancient & evil they are. And when Gimli is talking about his gift from Galadriel he gives a knowing smile likely knowing that he wasn't the only one to ask for her hair & how she would refuse.

[@torontomame]

Asia: "Sam is the best friend." Me, blinking back tears: "Oh, girl. You have NO idea." Sam is the BEST. ❤

[@jaredragland4707]

If you see these movies and don't love Sam, what were you even doing?

[@billholder1330]

Tolkein himself said later in life that Sam was the true Hero of the story. He was the only Ringbearer not to succumb to its trickery (of course he didn't have it very long either, but he and Bilbo are the only ones who ever gave it up willingly, and Bilbo did so grudgingly after Gandalf's "assistance").

[@DeRockMedia]

as a kid i thought Frodo was the hero, when i watched it as an adult... i realise that sam is the true hero

[@GuukanKitsune]

@@billholder1330 In the book, the reason Sam was so easily able to let the Ring go, is because he was simply so humble and simple in desire the Ring couldn't find a lever in his head to manipulate him with. He didn't want power, and he didn't want glory, and he didn't want fame... he didn't have enemies to defeat, he didn't crave riches, all he wanted was peace, quiet, and a garden of his own to work with his hands. When the Ring tried to tempt him into keeping it and corrupt him, it literally had nothing to work with, because it had nothing to offer him he couldn't get without it. It still tried, with visions of all of Mordor transformed into a gorgeous garden of flowers as far as the eyes could see: but Sam, in his simple wisdom, dismissed the vision moments after he got it because 'He'd never be able to tend a garden that big on his own... and he didn't care to have armies and slaves.' The Ring then quietly gave up on Sam, and went back to Frodo without resistance. Sam actually BEAT the damned thing. If he had held on to the Ring through to Sammoth Naur, he'd have been able, no problem, to cast it into the Fire of his own accord.

[@billholder1330]

@@GuukanKitsune haha yeah you don't hear much about megalomaniac Gardeners and their Garden of Domination hehe. Just doesn't fit, lol What did Sam crave? Taters! With a nice brace o' conies! hehe

[@Scrub_Jake]

Yea they were speaking Elvish! Tolkien was fascinated by and studied language throughout his life. So much so that he created a few of his own. There are full dictionaries online of Tolkien’s Elvish and in two different dialects. Honestly when you take into account the worlds, characters, races, languages, creatures and stories that he created in just one lifetime… the man was a genius!

[@bkm2797]

Most incredible story of all time, IMHO. Love Harry Potter too, and Game of Thrones, but Tolkien is the Master of all story telling.

[@jonrolfson1686]

🤔And all that creative work was done by Professor Tolkien as a hobby, as a side gig.

[@haardo]

Mr. Tolkien decided to use Finnish as the main influence in Elvish.

[@ambrosewilliam33]

If I remember correctly the spoken and written language of the Elves was Sindarin while the magic they used was in Quenya. Quenya was the older of the dialects.

[@ninjafoxgamesgeekery]

It's argued that Lord of the Rings and Middle-Earth were more the after-effect of his love of language and the languages he created needed a world to live in, so he created Middle-Earth for the languages rather than creating languages for Middle-Earth.

[@snapjackal]

My father and I shared these movies based on his love of the books. When he passed last year, I whispered "my captain, my king" against his casket before I left that final flower. Boromir was his favorite character - a man so easily tempted, yet so duty sworn that he'd lay his own life down when I mattered.

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

Our condolences snapjackal! What a special bond y’all had and many Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@JustKelso1993]

You actually made me cry with that, I am sorry he passed away but I am so glad you two shared these movies together. He is gonna be with you every time you watch them.

[@rach2883]

I teared up reading your comment. What a special connection you shared. So sorry for your loss.

[@1wngdngl]

Just wanted to say I appreciate the post-movie discussion. For being his first time watching it, BJ really caught on to all the deeper themes and character motivations, especially where it concerns the ring and its evil influence on people. Also, it's tradition for reactors to start FotR nervous about the long runtime, and unfailingly they cry "Wait, that's it?!" when the movie ends. At least you can watch The Two Towers whenever you want - those of us watching in theaters back in the day had to live a whole year with that cliffhanger ;)

[@thewrestleramble299]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone grasp the ideas and mythology of this story as quickly and succinctly as BJ has! Glad to see you both taking so much joy from this amazing tale

[@Mr.Incognito11]

It's such an incredible story. The death of Boromir is always hard to watch. He fell to the power of the ring for like 30 seconds then went on to sacrifice his life for merry and pippin. The history of his family and of Gondor is truly fascinating. His father is done dirty in the movies tho

[@brucedillinger9448]

Yes. Denethor's treatment in the movie has always bothered me.

[@tequilawhiskey]

"My brother, my Captain, my King" hits so hard

[@paulcollinsyoga]

@@brucedillinger9448 Yeah, one of Jackson's rare mistakes in the films. It would have been so easy to explain Denethor's actions. Ah well. Can't complain too much. Peter Jackson did a monumental job.

[@ronweber1402]

@@paulcollinsyoga Ya 20-30 secs. of Denethor interacting with the Palantir and a little exposition would have gone a long way.

[@baskervillebee6097]

Boromir was not pure enough to withstand the corruption of the ring, but more ambition to protect mankind than greed. When you see his father it will be clearer.

[@RoadDoug]

I love this reaction. Asia never let her blanket go. Always ready to hide behind it. As good as this movie is, it just gets better. Borimer wasn’t weak, it was the influence of the ring. The languages they were speaking were real languages created by the author Tolkien. Love to you both.

[@jonrolfson1686]

Noticed that when Asia was startled by Bilbo’s transformation / jump scare grab at the ring around Frodo’s neck, BJ’s reassuring hand was immediately there, just touching her arm😇

[@nathaniellollis3868]

EVERYONE and ANYONE will have some kind of weakness within themselves where that ring is concerned. You just have to have and maintain the strength of character to RESIST it. Aragorn showed his strength of character when Frodo offered him the ring by refusing to take it. He - Aragorn - was afraid of the weakness within his blood line. That's why he'd chosen to be a ranger. This part of the trilogy shows that Aragorn has the same knowledge of HIMSELF as Gandalf and Galandria, who had put herself in a "test" abd come to the realization that SHE couldn't handle the wickedness of the ring. But you two - Asia and BJ - y'all's reactions were SPOT ON!!!! Especially YOURS, BJ!!! And, remember, Gandalf told Frodo that, Golem has a part to "play" in the destruction of the ring. I really APPRECIATED THIS reaction to the movie. I'd had the 3 of them downloaded in my computer but deleted them after a few years (I watched them all the time - MANY TIMES OVER). And Doug Robinson's comment and information? With the statement the Boormir wasn't weak. He, like ANYONE and EVERYONE else DID have their weaknesses to the power of that ring. The only ones that weren't weak were the ghouls and orcs and other creatures created by Saruman and Sauron which were created through the EVIL spirit of Sauron for the express purpose of finding the ring FOR Sauron.

[@babycarrot7256]

One thing that makes these movies so good is that all 3 movies were shot in one go. They didn’t release the first one and then try to gauge the reception and see if they could make a money grab by continuing the story. The story is continuous and clearly has structure and great acting because they had written the script and scenes for all 3 movies. It is a masterpiece that received lots of care and attention from all those involved.

[@Stubbies2003]

Not only was it a better deal money wise to do all thee at once it solves a lot of continuity problems before they could start. Imagine how much different Elijah Wood was going to look if they did it all separately across the better part of a decade.

[@christopherschmitt1801]

You perfectly rounded that up. It's a real shame this kind of movies are not made anymore. I like the Hobbit movies but it's simply not the same.

[@JimFinley11]

Before they even started shooting, they built the Shire and then gave it a couple of years for the vegetation to grow in so that it would look more natural instead of like a movie set.

[@littleogeechee223]

Fun Fact: Bob Shaye at New Line handed Peter Jackson $350 million to make these films. PJ was thinking it would be a good thing if he got to make maybe two good-sized films. Bob Shaye says, “Aren’t there three books? Wouldn’t you like to make three films?” Nearly fainting with shock and joy, Peter Jackson said he croaked out, Yes, please!” Then, Bob Shaye described how PJ stepped out of the office for a moment, and then he began to look around at the very lurid film posters of Peter Jackson’s earlier, less mainstream films. Shaye immediately thought, “Oh, God! I just handed this man $350 million dollars!!” Peter Jackson had one true “mainstream” film at this time, a wonderful movie called “Heavenly Creatures” starring Kate Winslet in her debut role. The film is based upon a true life New Zealand murder that took place in the 1950s. All the more shocking because it was committed by two teenage girls. One of the girls went on to become a very famous crime novelist under the name Anne Perry. She is 84 years old and still writing. To this day she downplays her role in one of the most gruesome and awful murders New Zealand has ever seen.

[@KyleVeselka]

Y’all BJ is a wizard for real. He just intuits so much of the story.

[@myfriendisaac]

18:50 “Welcome Frodo of the Shire.” 🧝🏼‍♀️👀 Galadriel’s introduction was my favorite scene because she was both inviting & menacing!

[@Duffman3015]

12:39 “it sounds red, it sounds like fire” Fun fact about that: the roar of the balrog was created by rubbing a piece of cinderblock over a piece of burnt wood. The sound designer said he wanted to make a roar from something that wasn’t flesh and blood but more ‘industrial’; since the balrog is basically fire and stone; but still make it sound real and organic. Mission accomplished! I’m so glad you guys are reacting to this! I’ve been waiting for this

[@TubeBeru]

I like how BJ understands everything and explains it to Asia.

[@blackdragon227]

I always tear up at Boromir's sacrifice. He had so much heart and loved so much, and there's plenty of spots where it shows, like how he tells Aragorn to give the Hobbits time to mourn Gandalf, even when that wouldn't be a safe or smart choice. He desperately wants to protect Gondor and his people. And he fought to the death to try and make up for his weakness before Frodo.

[@vadalia3860]

Boromir's death always gets me because he didn't even want power for his own sake, he just wanted it to protect people. I'm glad you guys picked up on him being influenced by the Ring, you'd be amazed how many people just think he's a bad guy. Fun fact about Galandriel (I don't think they say it in the movie) but she's Arwen's (Aragorn's elf gf) maternal grandmother

[@GuukanKitsune]

Boromir was an example of why Gandalf refused to take the Ring. "I would use the Ring out of a desire to do good... but through me it would work a more terrible evil."

[@ioanzatui]

Watching this with my nephew who had never seen the movies was both touching and hilarious. He had actual tears in his eyes when Gandalf died, and though my heart melted at the sight, I had to keep myself from laughing at him. 😂

[@benjaminstonehocker5382]

“Second generation Gremlin” = best description for a Goblin ever!!! That was hilarious. So funny. Great reaction. Yeah the man at the end who died, Boromir, he sacrificed himself for Merry and Pippin and redeemed himself through that sacrifice. He is a great character. Flawed but ultimately coming from a place of good intentions.

[@speake7777777]

I can’t imagine what they have to say about the scrotum bearded Goblin King from, “The Hobbit” movies.

[@cynthiademoss7204]

I love Asia saying that she's upset that the movie ended there!!! Same here!!! The first time I saw it was in theaters and I had to wait a YEAR!!!! Love you guys, yall make a bad day better 💗

[@TylerWx]

3:14 You can barely see it here, but this was always one of my favorite details from when I read the books as a kid. Legolas walks on top of the snow because he's an elf instead of having to plow his way through like everyone else.

[@Zedd0z]

Oh thats a cool fact, i never knew that

[@Makkaru112]

@@Zedd0z they are in symbiosis with the world and they live as long as the world does!

[@Auxana13]

He goes to fetch the sun! One of my favorite bits in the book is Legolas running ahead on the mountain and leaving everyone else to slowly slog their way through the snow, ha ha.

[@michaeltunnicliffe4935]

The final scenes with Boromir sum up perfectly why he is my favourite character in these films. Yes we saw him try to take the ring from Frodo, but that is the power of the rings influencing him. Though even though he was weak to the ring and he wanted the ring for himself, he didn't want power like Isildur, and he didn't want the ring necessarily for his own personal ownership like Gollum and Bilbo. He wanted the ring so he could defend his people. It's a selfless act. His weakness wasn't greed it was wanting to protect others. And then we see that desire to protect others later when he saves Merry and Pippin, and then we see him using the Horn of Gondor to bring ALL the Uruk Hai to him so that Frodo can be given a clear path to escape. He literally puts all of the attention on himself so that others can escape. And he is a strong fighter, you can see by the way he literally fights off Uruk Hai with 2 arrows in him. He is one of the strongest, and one of the most selfless, but it is his need to help others and his strength along with his weakness around the ring which ultimately makes him look like a bad man.

[@GuukanKitsune]

You two are one of the few people I've seen reacting to catch on to what the Argonath is without being told. It actually IS a stop sign. A huge freakin' stop sign. That is, in fact, their purpose. The Argonath are two statues of Isildur and, in the films, Elendil, but in the book, his brother Anarion.(Isildur and Anarion were the dual rulers of Gondor until Elendil and Anarion died in the last battle against Sauron, whereupon Isildur inherited Elendil's throne of Arnor and passed his own rule of Gondor wholly to Anarion's sons). They are posed, pointing STRAIGHT EAST at Mordor, with their hands outstretched in a 'Halt!' gesture, exactly on the border of Gondor. They are literally saying 'Servants of Mordor and Dark Lord alike... YOU COME NO FURTHER THAN HERE, or there will be Trouble, BIG Trouble, with a capital 'T'.' When sombody goes through THAT much effort to put up a 'KEEP OUT' sign, you know they ain't faffin' about.

[@duncankushnir4855]

You got your 5k likes. Give us the second :) Thanks for the reaction... glad you love it and as a long time fan, you both are killing it for a first time viewing.

[@Simon-gq8wn]

ye stop messing about and release the two towers. Both parts over the weekend thanks

[@jayeisenhardt1337]

An easy 5k. The movie is a new classic, beautiful but long, simple yet deep. Like Frodo saying, "it's a pity" and ya feel it. Frodo: 'It's a pity Bilbo didn't kill Gollum when he had the chance.' Gandalf: 'Pity? It's a pity that stayed Bilbo's hand. Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them, Frodo? and on and on Gandalf: 'There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides that of evil. Bilbo was meant to find the Ring, in which case you were also meant to have it. And that is an encouraging thought.”

[@YepOkay]

"I'm mad they stopped the movie right there" Seriously lol! I still remember how I felt sitting in the theater when this one ended thinking damn, I really gotta wait a whole year for the continuation. Me and my dad went to the theaters each year to watch these together (sort of a mini-tradition we had during that time) and to this day, it's still one of my favorite memories of spending time with my dad. I was in high school at the time when being 'cool' was a big priority for me (and being seen at a theater with your parents might be considered embarrassing), but that didn't matter when it came to these movies. It was me and dad or nothing.

[@loneb9759]

Imagine having to wait A YEAR for the next one... it was horrible to watch them as they released 😢 so glad you are enjoying this👍😊

[@Oleoay]

I remember the anticipation just from seeing the trailer of the Fellowship walking over the mountain ridge.

[@Ryotsu2112]

It was also one of the best theatrical experiences seeing these each year they came out.

[@mrdavman13]

Fun fact: that knife throw at 33:10 by the main Uruk Hai (the big predator as they call him) when Aragon hit it away with his sword wasn’t supposed to be at his face, the actor playing the big bad orc was supposed to miss but it ended up going straight at Aragons face. That sword swing that blocked the knife was pure skill, some luck. Since Aragon really trained day and night with a real sword. It was some impressive reaction time from him

[@terrigaines1812]

Actually, that happened are the 31:46 mark. But yeah, bad as hell!

[@dax977]

I love the fact that you're both getting into it, understanding each characters stories and watching them grow in their journey ♥️

[@PickledShark]

Don’t you dare make us wait for the second one! You guys have no idea how good this gets and I’m so stoked to watch you discover it. The beauty of this story is that it cuts right to the very heart of the human experience in a way that will remain timeless. It’s a story not only of good vs evil, but a story of courage, hope, friendship, love, redemption, and dedication. In particular, a strong theme is that even the most ordinary of people can become extraordinary when they are devoted to the people they love. In my opinion, these are the best movies ever made.

[@rickfortier8664]

Gandalf does/did have a ring. Given to him by an elf leader to wear. "Círdan, one of the oldest elves remaining in Middle-earth, and a renowned shipwright with similar social standing to Elrond. Círdan held Narya at the beginning of the Third Age, but after Gandalf sailed in from the west, the elf rightly deduced this wizard was an agent of the divine, and handed over Narya,"

[@oq1106]

Yeah, there is so much to say about gandalf that really helps understand his character (and the istari in general) and role in the story, thats never explicitly in the movies. But I always felt its still lowkey a spoiler

[@Weaseldog2001]

Right and Círdan wanted Gandalf, not Saruman to lead the White Council, but was overruled.

[@ninjafoxgamesgeekery]

On the bridge, "I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor." Always thought it was cool they included that in the film.

[@Tim21189]

You guys are catching on quicker than most people who watch it for the first time. You have to understand, it’s an incredibly immense, complex story, with so much history, geography, different species. It’s very overwhelming. But you guys are watching it with an open mind, and you’re enjoying it. It’s a long, epic story. Your best bet is to just sit back, and enjoy, which you’re clearly doing.

[@monkfishy6348]

In the book, disposing of the ring in the ocean was brought up during the Council. It was decided that it would be immoral to lay the burden of the Ring at the feet of future generations because they couldn't guarantee the Ring would never be found. Also, Sauron (along with Saruman) would still be able to take over the world without the Ring, so destroying it (and therefore him) is the only choice or hope they have of defeating them.

[@ebreshea1337]

fun fact, this is what Saruman pretended had already happened to the ring, which is partly why no one was too concerned about it until much later.

[@todderickson2435]

"Sam is the best friend." 100% Asia! You'll believe that even more before this trilogy is over. I love watching these epic movies again with you two!! Keep it up! 😊

[@KarstenHuehn]

The weakness of Boromir was in his desire to protect his people, his city. When one has strong motivations or emotional interests, whether good or bad, the Ring uses them to corrupt you. Hobbits don’t want much of anything besides peace and quiet, so they’re more resilient to the corrosive effect.

[@KarstenHuehn]

Dwarves, too. The Ring doesn’t do much to help them dig out jewels or precious metals.

[@tamiosburn3389]

BJ! I gotta say, for someone completely unfamiliar with this story or this whole lore you absolutely impressed me! You caught on to the plot so quickly! There is a reason you have to watch the extended versions.. even if it IS 9+ hours worth. And Asia, you just sat through 3+ hours and was like.. that's it! I LOVE IT! You guys were so invested the whole time. I can't wait to see your reaction to part 2.

[@BlyatBlaster]

Galadriel is actually Arwen’s (Aragorn’s gf) maternal grandmother. Her daughter Celebrain married Elrond and had three children, two twin boys named Elladan and Elrohir, and Arwen. She was captured and tortured by orcs before her sons rescued her but because of the wounds she received she left Middle-Earth and made the trip to Valinor, which is kind of like Tolkien’s heaven for elves.

[@Nimbus1701]

This story is really the start of what we call the fantasy genre. Just about everything since has drawn inspiration from this. Read these books in 7th grade and it was incredible. Never back then did I ever think it would be capable to made into a film. It is so vast and grand of a tale and the detail Tolkien wrote is unparalleled. I get that fantasy isn't everyone's cup of tea, which is fine, but it is really more a story of relationships and how people endure through hard times. Tolkien himself fought in World War I and lost lots of friends. Glad you guys are reacting to it.

[@stevetheduck1425]

The Conan stories were written first and some stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs touched on this sort of tale, but Tolkein was published several years later, in this style, the European or British style of fantasy magical story, The Hobbit for children came first, then The Lord of the Rings, which was for all ages.

[@jayeisenhardt1337]

"were written first" I was always partial to Excalibur and them knights of the round, even if it was by osmosis. For movies, Robin Hood being remade to death like Batman, but most times always good enough. Fairy tales and Merlin, magic and thieves, swords, knights and castles. The medieval fantasy vs the sword and sandal myths. How we got the stop motion back in the day or the older Clash of the Titans. Leaning on the biblical with Ben-Hur. From the written or films lotta people got different kinda fantasies and the sci-fi with it's 'magic green rocks' techno speak got me hooked these days.

[@silvasurfa7962]

​@@stevetheduck1425always appreciate those who credit Robert E. Howard for being before LOTR 👍😎

[@noeln4490]

I'm glad you two are enjoying this so far.

[@MarkM430]

It's really fun to see this story through the eyes of two people who have not read the books or know any of the lore. It's nice to know that the director and screen writer managed to tell the story so well that you two can understand so much and enjoy it too. The books are truly a masterpiece and the movies do them justice. The next two movies are excellent as well.

[@curtliddell3982]

Hey guys! First off, I'm thrilled that the both of you are experiencing this amazing movie trilogy together. In my opinion, this trilogy series is right up there with the best films ever made. Asia, you have something going on with your facial expressions that is truly astounding. Even when a frightful/scary scene is shown you manage to manage a chuckle or laugh...😀. How do you do that? BJ, gotta give you props too. Your perceptiveness is on full display...👍! After y'all have finished all three films I think you'll be asking yourselves why it took so long to check them out. I eagerly await the next installment "The Two Towers". Stay safe! Best wishes and blessings to the both of you.

[@arisenomega]

Lots of people don't realize that the temptation of the ring is so strong, that those who resist it are the special ones, like Frodo, Gandalf, Aragorn, and Sam. Any normal person would easily get corrupted like Boromir did, especially if they are desperate and in their mind could use a power like that for good, with good intentions. Boromir is "just a normal guy" in that regard, and he's a great character because he came through when he was needed.

[@terrylandess6072]

Every time I see this the loss of Boromir hurts more and more. While there were issues, besides being acted at the highest level, the character himself had so much to offer the future and was cut short.

[@jonrolfson1686]

With you on the tragedy of Boromir’s loss. Beyond his singular niche reputation for deaths on screen, Sean Bean always does outstanding work, even with an un-winking call-back (“Still sharp”) to an earlier role, and to his Wilkinson Sword razor blade commercials.

[@happiestaku6646]

@@jonrolfson1686 I understood that reference

[@1978Calamity]

Sean Bean is amazing. I love his voice.

[@vanyadolly]

@@1978Calamity He is an amazing orator! Him and Bernard Hill (Theoden). Apparently Peter Jackson kept giving Sean more and more lines just because he was so good. I also love that contrast with Viggo who isn't a classically trained actor. Aragorn has a very different way of speaking than Boromir and Theoden who were raised as leaders.

[@Makkaru112]

The echos of “Frodo I’m sorry!!” Is palpable!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

BJ, you are SPOT ON with your assessment, thus far. 🎯 Just wait til you get to the end of the trilogy. It's INCREDIBLE!!

[@cmb988]

Both BJ and Asia's reaction during Bilbo and Elf Queen Galadriel's influence from the ring have been the best so far!! 😄👏🏻

[@mitromney]

It's crazy how good the effects look. The orcs, the locations, even the CGI on the Balrog look so believable, it doesn't break your immersion at all. This movie was made more than 20 years ago!!! How crazy is that?

[@refurbishedtechpriest9076]

Truth.

[@xczechr]

Some of the wide shots in Moria, especially of the Fellowship running, are not great.

[@samanthanickson6478]

@@xczechr yeah. i was hoping they would correct it at a later date/in a later version, like how they replaced jabba in star wars.

[@fostena]

Kudos to BJ for understanding the Ring and Gandalf's motivation right away. That's not easy. Also a small difference between the books and the movies: movie-Sauron has no physical form, he is literally a red flaming eye on top of the tower, while book-Sauron is hiding but is physically present in the world, so if they don't destroy the Ring it's basically just a matter of time before Sauron will be able to get it back.

[@_dragonflies_]

Fun fact: even though the rings weren't originally given to the Wizards, one elven ring of power passed to Gandalf, specifically Narya, the Ring of Fire. The other two are currently in the hands of Galadriel (Nenya, Ring of Water) and Elrond (Vilya, Ring of Wind). The language the elves spoke is Sindarin, one of the Elvish languages created by Tolkien. It has its own vocabulary and grammar rules etc.

[@damedamsel3300]

The balrog was the scariest thing in the whole movie for me and when Gandolf tells them to run because even he doesn't have the power to fight it, that gave me chills over my whole body. I like how he called it an "ancient demon" giving credit to good and evil before magic even existed. The balrog is the second most powerful creature next to Sauron, so Gandolf is like, "we ain't even gonna try." notice how Gandolf didn't even actually fight the demon he just busted the bridge so the demon couldn't cross any further. For me Gandolf is my favorite character, then Gimli. I can't wait for you guys to finish the trilogy they're all so good. The scene in Rivendale when Bilbo tried to take the ring from Frodo, scared the crap out of everyone!!! Asia and bj's reaction was exactly the same as everyone else's in that scene. lol

[@ebreshea1337]

Well a balrog is a corrupted maia, similar in nature to both gandalf and sauron. Gandalf is probably considerably more powerful than a balrog normally, but he is somewhat restricted in wizard form.

[@Zagrakhen]

@@ebreshea1337 Yes, the wizard form is a restriction witch probably made Saruman jealous of Sauron for thousands of years. Seeing a "colleague" under the same Vala inspiring so much fear and having so much power must be frustrating...

[@ellerose9164]

I liked how you guys literally had the Council of Elrond debate in the end about what to do with the ring!

[@amandasaunders2503]

You guys did really amazing with all the names!!! So many people get so confused but you guys had everyone straight from the beginning! The next 2 movies are even better, this one was just setting everything up story!wise 😊. So glad you guys are watching these

[@rebeccakaras2572]

I love how Asia was mad that it ended there! Perfect reaction to wanting more of the story! I also love how quickly BJ caught all the little nuances of The One Ring! Can't wait to watch the rest of your journey through this amazing trilogy!!!

[@blatherama]

I like how every reactor eventually realizes how no one actually pays attention to what Frodo is doing, even though he's the most important part of the fellowship. He always wanders off or is the last one to jump. I also like how most reactors are angry the movie ends where it ends.

[@germanwulf40]

BJ looked like he was gonna slap Pippin silly after he dropped that skeleton in Moria. Man, I laughed so hard at his reaction to that, I had to keep backing up the video lol.

[@19Paul91]

So impressed with BJ's attention to detail! Great reaction!

[@davidisaacson5806]

Don't be too hard on Boromir. His mother died when he was young. His father is basically insane and treats him (and his younger brother) like trash. His city is being gradually consumed by Morodor, his people slowly dying. Boromir knows that they can't hold out much longer, so when he tries to take the ring it isn't out of greed or a lust for power, it's out of desperation to save his people. But even though he knows he failed the test of the ring, he still fights to save Merry and Pippin and gives his life to save them.

[@couchpotatoreact]

Ive watched these movies more times than i can count..and every single time, that scene between Sean and Viggo gets me. Everyone was cast so perfectly in these movies and they all bring the characters to life so well. I hold these movies very close to my heart and im beyond excited to see ya'll continue the journey!

[@stuartarmstrong5190]

BJ is really on point with his observations! Good job. This was a nice reaction. I am glad you liked Boromir. Lots of reactors dislike him but he is not a bad man. Sure, he is more susceptible to the temptation of the ring than, say, Aragorn, but it doesn't mean he is bad. As a warrior, he wants any weapon to save his people. Finally, have some sympathy for those of us who saw these films in the cinema. We had to wait a year between films! Looking forward the The Two Towers.

[@babyfry4775]

Aragorn (Strider) was speaking elvish to Galadriel the Elf. Tolkien, the author, was a linguist and made up lots of languages. Pretty cool. Love your reactions! It’s a wonderful trilogy.

[@jags333]

BJ picked up more on a first watch-through than I have after seeing the whole damn trilogy multiple times lol my comprehension skills are nowhere near that sharp. Yall are my favorite reaction channel on YT, keep em coming! I've been super isolated and out of state for work for a few months so your reaction channel has been what I look forward to after work, it's like watching a movie with good friends 👍

[@composaboi]

This has got to be the most genuine and enjoyable reaction to this movie I’ve ever seen.

[@IllustriousCrocoduck]

I like that they make reactions a decent length. Most edit them much shorter.

[@babysealsareyummy]

“Time to get busy and swing the sword till you dizzy” 😂

[@PRod7544]

Aw man I’m envious and excited for you two because y’all get to experience literally the best trilogy ever filmed for the first time! That’s it you guys are going to be LOTR fans for life after this! Can’t wait for the next part of the story!

[@MegaTechpc]

There are other absolutely fantastic trilogies out there (like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Back to the Future to name a few) but LOTR is probably the very best trilogy of them all. And I actually really do like PJ’s Hobbit trilogy as well (even though it’s been memed to death on the internet) but of course it’s not on the level of LOTR…

[@sebastianordonez3844]

My respect to this guy, he instantly gets everything and just connects it with what has been said (mentioned).

[@brandonj7458]

SO GLAD YOU GUYS WATCHED THIS....Ms Asia was about to turn the whole tv off if Sam drowned 🤣😂 she had ENOUGH

[@Nick-gj3xp]

I was one of the people that suggested you watch these movies and let me tell ya, thank you for doing these reactions and i am so happy you are enjoying this story.I think the lord of the rings is one of the greatest stories of all time, and I love sharing it with people for the first time and seeing peoples reactions to it. You guys give a lot of joy to others with these videos, and everybody needs more of that these days. God bless you both and I hope you have a great day!

[@cobykenobi]

One of the greatest stories/movies ever made! So glad you guys are watching this, can't wait for you guys to watch the next one!

[@hooh5479]

@ 11:01 "why Gandalf can't do some magic?" -- well, Moria is exactly the last place where he wants to do magic. It would straight away wake up the Balrog and attract him to them!

[@craigmeaders3867]

Everyone needs a Sam in their lives. Sam is his best friend is an understatement. You’ll see.

[@mickaleneduczech8373]

The thing about Galadriel's hair: She is a truly ancient elf. Way back in time one of the most powerful elves, Feanor, asked her three times for a strand of her hair, but she sensed darkness in his heart and refused. But then she gave Gimli three.

[@TheShapingSickness]

Loving this reaction, first time watching you guys, I'm so impressed with BJ he absolutely nailed all the comments and caught up on all the intricate parts of the plot.

[@tonyben3]

Boromir's hero death is amongst the greatest hero deaths ever put into filmmaking. It's my favorite part of any of the LOTR movies, including The Hobbit. Here's a man with flaws but who has a noble heart and just character. He's made mistakes common to man, yet he puts his flaws aside to fight for the just cause. Although mortally wounded, he fights to his last dying breath as the hits keep coming. He redeemed himself in the end. Men and women who have faced extreme trials, against overwhelming odds have an easy time connecting to Boromir. He is my personal favorite of all the LOTR characters.

[@muninraven3327]

Aisa: "Look at this li'l skinny bridge... ". BJ: "You knew the bridge was always gonna be skinny!" Me: 😆🤣🤣🙃The little back and forth, in the moment quick fire nuggets of dialogue are wonderful. Best reaction couple on YT? It does tend to lean in that direction. ❤

[@rjohnson993]

The 'scary' elf lady has a lot of power and it is covered in a lot of pages in the books. It's hard to get a few dozen pages across in a few minutes of a movie, but she, Galadriel, is a powerful being who has control over that otherworldly "forest heaven" as Asia called it. The book doesn't say it outright but it implies that within the forest--Lothlorien--time stands still, or at least moves much slower. Plus she can read minds to some extent and that's what the filmmaker was trying to get across when you'd hear her voice but she just looks at someone. So I think to convey her power and not fully explain everything to leave some mystery to it--plus time constraints, they portrayed Galadriel like they did.

[@HARRi81_UK]

Great reaction guys, you're gonna love the next two movies!

[@MsFlyingSnake]

Frodo is a great subversion of the usual hero. He’s physically weak, he’s openly afraid, and he makes many mistakes. But his inner strength is greater than anyone to carry the ring as far as he does when the dark lord is actively seeking it. Bilbo only made it so long because Sauron was not active.

[@thatoneguy-tj5pc]

As someone who’s read the books and watched the movies i am very impressed with how well you two have kept up and interpreted the right things. I cannot wait for your reaction to the second movie . Please keep watching the extended editions.

[@bquick6317]

Love seeing y'all back and forth and break it down for each other... Y'all really are a great couple.

[@mainey1512]

The crazy thing about sauron is he's kind of like a shape-shifting spirit. In the lore he's taken all sorts of forms. But because a lot of himself is tied up in the ring, he can't reach max level. So at the start when he was defeated, he didn't die. He just went into rest mode while most of his power went on a 2500 year road trip lol.

[@kpmac1]

I totally get where Asia is coming from about not just disposing of the ring. I've had those thoughts myself "why don't they just sail out to the middle of the ocean and drop it?" But I think there are a couple of reasons for that. First, they wanted to get rid of Sauron permanently and this was their chance. If the ring still existed there would always be a chance it would re-appear. And second, the Lord of the Rings books would've been about 3 chapters long instead of 3 books long. 🙂

[@marioguidotomasone1265]

The answer is in the books, the option to hide the one ring in a secret place or to throw it in the deepest botton of the ocean were discussed but ultimately cast aside because the ring being the One Ring no hiding place could have been safe enough and no deep ocean pit would have been deep enough for the Ring to find a way out of it and crawl back to reunite with Sauron

[@Madmartigan69]

Fun Fact: @33:10 when the head orc throws that blade back at Aragorn, it was a real blade. They forgot to change it out with the prop, luckily Viggo Mortensen had rehearsed a lot for these scenes and deflected the blade.

[@redbandita020]

23:24 The elvish languages Quenya and Sindarun were the original spark that inspired Tolkien to create The Hobbit and LOTR. He invented the languages with vocabulary and grammar and needed a world in which they were spoken. For the production a language expert who is also a Tolkien geek was hired to write the Elvish phrases and to teach the main actors not only the bits you hear, but more. Liv Tyler was able to speak some Elvish long after the movies were made. Fun fact: When Liv Tyler's dad, Steve, heard his daughter speak Elvish in the movies, he asked her who dubbed her voice for her.

[@taurion87]

Sindarin* I’m sure it’s a typo but I had to correct it.

[@redbandita020]

@@taurion87 much appreciated 🙏