The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) I FIRST TIME WATCHING I MOVIE REACTION (Part 1)

[@IndianCalypso]

Gandalf got a glow up didn't he damnnnn🧙‍♂🤍

[@MorgothAce6099]

just for your information the winged creatures that the nazgûl are riding at 24:45 are NOT dragons they are called fell-beasts and they were created by sauron while dragons and balrogs were created by morgoth a god like being even more mighty than sauron

[@ziondragon]

Eru Iluvatar's Divine Make-over 😁

[@dabbadonisthestout7284]

He did indeed lol 😂 god decided he needed one after single handedly defeating a demon of the old world

[@phj223]

Fun fact, the voice and motion capture actor for Gollum (Andy Serkis), did all the voices of the Uruk-hais and Orcs in the "Looks like meat's back on the menu, boys!" scene. ;)

[@isaackellogg3493]

@@MorgothAce6099”fell” is an older English word meaning “deadly.” They aren’t fell-beasts. They are, fell, beasts. In the book they just used pterodactyls

[@imaginarycorgi7312]

I’m actually quite surprised. Of all reactions to this trilogy you are the first to catch Gandalfs implication that he is “sent back UNTIL his task is done”.

[@gabrieleomaggio1461]

"Fun" fact: the Dead Marshes were inspired by the battlefields of the Battle of the Somme in WWI. Tolkien fought in that battle, which was a 4-months long meat grinder in the mud and snow. It is likely that Tolkien saw the corpses of soldiers floating in the water, and that inspired him to create such a dreadful location.

[@bri_____]

It's simply awful 😔 How I wish every parent had simply said to the politicians & royals: "you're not taking my son. If you hate the British/Germans so much - you go and fight yourself!"

[@pabloespinoza6527]

@@bri_____ then you just probably "dissapear" and then take your son to war.

[@bri_____]

​@@pabloespinoza6527 There's a reason why I said "every" parent, and not simply '1 parent'.

[@bpett1999]

@@bri_____Before WWI, to fight in a war was considered an “honorable act.” After the Great War, the attitude completely changed because of the sheer loss of life, devastation, and the feeling that the war was ultimately pointless.

[@DaleKingProfile]

Amazed how well you are able to keep all the characters straight on first watch. Many reactors can't even keep Sauron and Saruman straight

[@senior_comrade8401]

she's already been through GoT. Many reactors start first with LoTR and usually can barely handle it. Although the movies are simplified in a very good way.

[@hellosurge4622]

Preach. What about Air-uh-gone. That one bugs me. But I get it they’re difficult name to keep track of.

[@XeonAlpha]

Lord of the Ring help anyone trying to read the Wheel of Time and keep all those characters straight. 😳😳😳 I’ve read the entire 14 book series 3 times and I _still_ need to consult reference notes now and then.

[@ODDnanref]

​@Darkstar That one is because the characters are developed but have no emotional core attachment to the reader. Makes sense as those were notes not an actual book.

[@tempstep4058]

The Hindu religious books like the mahabaratha have so many difficult names in them, and if the Indians can pronounce those, these should be light work.

[@MrDevintcoleman]

Gandalf has some badass lines in this one, too. “I threw down my enemy and smote his ruin upon the mountainside,” and “I did not pass through fire and death to bandy words with a witless worm,” are a couple of the best.

[@gorux]

Agree thousand percent! So exciting! Great performance sir Ian ❤

[@ruairiedwards8616]

The Battle of Helm’s Deep is widely considered to be one of the greatest battle scenes in film history.

[@tomasalarconchible9729]

why is it better than the Pelennor Fields? love both tho

[@tempstep4058]

I think the battle at Minas Tirith is more interesting. Especially the marching of the Rohirrim

[@Bus_Driver117]

Pelenor Fields called..it'd like to have a word

[@IronQwaser13]

"I didn't know they were Elvish cloaks!" That's why you should watch the extended versions. They provide little details like where Legolas' new bow, the cloaks, Sam's rope, Merry and Pippin's daggers came from. (They were all gifts from Galadriel, btw)

[@Makkaru112]

She together with her handmaidens crafted the cloaks and the rope, which may have hidden strands of her own hair in the, justnlike the strings of the galadhrim bows which makes sense since the elves Boe strings are strung with their own hair. And being of the same ilk as her half uncle she also created the mirror which wasn't easy to craft, and then she created the Light Of Eärendil which essentially absorbed the light and power of both Eärendil himself and the Silmaril that he still bears upon his brow as he sails the firmament! ❤❤❤

[@Makkaru112]

Loving this comment very much. You hit the nail on the head regarding the extended edition. It's not like any other random movie we see today. Extended edition in this case has alot more weight and meaning. ❤❤❤❤

[@theredeemer1644]

So she doesn't watch extended versions...So not worth watching these videos.

[@rimasmuliolis1136]

Frodo had to keep hope that Smeagol could " come back" from the hold the ring had on him because not only Frodo himself was feeling possessed by it but he was still haunted by Bilbo's "gimme that" face.

[@svartmetall]

Fun fact: the scream when Aragorn kicks the Uruk-Hai helmet on the ground is real - Viggo Mortensen broke his toe when he kicked it, and stayed in character as he sank to the ground. They liked the end result so much they kept it in the film :)

[@poetofthestreets]

i was searching for you

[@hephner78]

I LOVED your utter astonishment when you saw Frodo's "dream" sequence lol

[@Makkaru112]

It's one of the highlights for us whenever we find a new reactor. Based on how they treat LOTR series Is what determines how many become patreon members to join the community family that builds there.

[@idiot_city5444]

I had the same face back opening weekend seeing this when I was 9 lol. That scene is legend

[@ziondragon]

Gandalf in this movie is revealed to be a maiar (divine being, similiar in origin to Sauron before he turned evil). He's essentially been an angel in disguise the whole time, and since Saruman (also a maiar) has fallen to evil Gandalf has taken his place in their Order and got that glow up you mentioned.

[@Luthwen1301]

Sorry for the nitpicking but "maiar" is the plural while "maia" is the singular

[@ziondragon]

@@Luthwen1301 don't apologize, need women like you in my life lol

[@Makkaru112]

The relationship between Saruman & Sauron: how their respective power and abilities impacted the events of Middle-earth: Saruman & Sauron/Mairon were both Maia who had worked with Aulë Melkor(before he went fully”baddie”. They were both powerful beings with the ability to influence the world around them through their voice and aura. Saruman was initially a staunch ally of the forces of good & dedicated himself to the fight against Sauron and his minions. However, over time, Saruman became increasingly dedicated with holding back Sauron to the point of seeking further power and began to believe that he could use the same methods as Sauron to achieve his own ends. As he learned the dark lords ways so he formed his own faction as it were. But over all it was driven by a growing fear as he witnessed what looked to be an impending doom over many centuries of which he himself grew weary and worried. Saruman's bid to infiltrate Sauron's inner circle and gather information was driven by his desire for power and knowledge, but it also represented a betrayal of the trust that had been placed in him by his allies. He attempted to use his knowledge and influence to further his own goals, rather than working towards the greater good. While Saruman had the ability to defeat Sauron's physical body, it is important to note that defeating Sauron in this manner was only a temporary victory. Sauron was a powerful Maia, and even when his physical form was destroyed, his spirit endured. In fact, it was Sauron's spirit that was able to rebuild his power and influence over time, leading to the events of The Lord of the Rings. Moreover, even if Saruman had been able to defeat Sauron's physical body, it is unclear whether he would have been able to fully harness the power of the One Ring, which was Sauron's greatest weapon. The Ring was infused with Sauron's own power, and it was capable of corrupting even the most powerful beings. He still had lots of experience with RingLore to the point of making his own rings similar to that of Celebrimbor but they were essentially lesser rings of power which is sad that it was removed from the films or how Aragorn going into Isengard with Legolas and Gimli which is where they found many relics which they took back to Gondor etc. Ultimately, Saruman's downfall came about not because of any inherent evil in his character, but because of his obsession with power and his willingness to betray his allies. He was ultimately defeated by the very forces he had once sought to aid, and his legacy was tarnished by his treachery and lust for power. In contrast, Gandalf remained dedicated to the cause of good and resisted the temptation of power, even though he was also a Maia with great power and influence. He was able to defeat the Balrog of Moria, despite his own limitations as a physical being, and he remained committed to the fight against Sauron until the end. In the end, the events of Middle-earth were shaped not just by the power and abilities of the various characters, but also by their choices and motivations. While the Maiar had great power and influence, it was the choices they made with that power that ultimately defined them as good or evil.

[@dennisswainston411]

The Elvish cloaks, as well as Galadriel's other gifts, were fully explained in the Extended Edition of the Fellowship.

[@johnwalters1341]

Enjoyed watching the movie with you; you are a more perceptive viewer than many other reactors I've watched. The Men of Rohan, or Rohirrim, settled the area about 500 years previous to our story. It had previously been the northern province of Gondor, called Calenardhon, but Cirion the Steward of Gondor gave it to Eorl the Young and his followers as a reward for rescuing Gondor from an attack of Easterlings (the soldiers seen marching into the Black Gate). It's not seen much in the movie, but Tolkien envisioned the Rohirrim as speaking a different language from the Common Speech or Westron spoken by the other Men of the West. Tolkien translates the Westron as English, and he represents the language of the Rohirrim as Old English, or Anglo-Saxon. The King and other nobles of the Rohirrim could also speak Westron, but the song Eowyn sings at the burial of Theodred is in Anglo-Saxon. And since Tolkien was regarded as the leading scholar of Anglo-Saxon of his time, you can be sure it was accurate!

[@Makkaru112]

I’ll go into more of these very topics when the next part of the film comes out or when the third movie comes out then I’ll share what I was working on a while back that explains it a bit more ❤❤❤️

[@Makkaru112]

Loved your comment so much!!!❤❤❤

[@gorux]

Amazing and so interesting! Thanks! ❤

[@tasia2174]

Unfortunately she hasn't seen the song Eowyn sung as that's not in the theatrical cut, which is what she's watching. Hopefully she'll see it someday. :)

[@DavidMacDowellBlue]

I think at the very start of this film we get our first visceral sense of just how powerful Gandalf really is. And I personally don't think that WAS a dream. Frodo is becoming stronger, more powerful, and the Ring is accentuating that. He had a vision. Your reactions are great! Loved your reaction to when the White Wizard revealed himself. The Wizards like Gandalf and Saruman (and Radaghast--he's not in this film) are spirits, like angels, as is Sauron and the Balrog. The latter two fell into darkness long, long ago. The Wizards were sent into this world in the forms of old men to help rally the free peoples against Sauron. Ages ago the Angels intervened directly and wrecked half the continent. They are unwilling to risk killing so many innocents again, nor laying waste to so much of the world. Gandalf was sent back by the One who created all the angels (or the Ainur as they are called), the Creator of all things. He is called Eru and sometimes Illuvatar.

[@Makkaru112]

As was missed from the extended edition regarding the cloaks and Celeborn he also said “ may these cloaks shield you from unfriendly eyes” & he meant it.

[@Makkaru112]

According to Tolkien, Elves could even dream while moving about, "blending living night & deep dream." When Aragorn, Gimli & Legolas are running across the Plains of Rohan pursuing the orcs who captured Merry and Pippin, Legolas never sleeps, even stands watch while his wiped out Dwarf & Human companions are literally tuckered out and even while the other two are asleep. That & out of the entire journey Legolas was both Stoic and ethereal but the one whose heart remained the lightest and kept the fellowship afloat in so many ways ❤. So it was weird how the film gave it all to Gimli! 😂❤️ They have a debate after finding the brooch dropped by Pippin..... continue running through the night (& possibly miss other important signs in the dark), or rest overnight (and let the Uruks get further away from them). In the end, they choose to rest.

[@Makkaru112]

To clarify things about Elrond & his daughter Arwen (& Aragorn by extension) therefore we must look at Elrond’s Twin Brother Elros, they both were half-elven brothers who can choose to be mortal or immortal because of their parents(Eärendil and Elwing) both half elven made a great sacrifice and went to Valinor to ask for help which lead to the greatest events in the early first and second age. Instead of being punished, the valar listened to them, that led to a great hosts of Valar and Maiar And Vanyar Elves went to Middle Earth that laid waste to Beleriand. After the War Of Wrath, the valar rewarded them for their sacrifices. They can choose to be elf or men, including their children. They chose immortally, but never return to Middle Earth because they thought that their twin sons had died. But they didnt die. Elrond chose to be immortal while his twin brother Elros chose to be mortal. He founded the Kingdom of Numenor. He lived in Numenor Island and blessed with a long life that include his descendants Those men who fought for the war were rewarded a long life but not their families or children. Only the family of Elrond can choose to be immortal or mortal in which Arwen did. Aragorn is the direct descendant of Elros, thats why he has a long life. The average lifespan of a Numenorean at their height was a few thousand years maximum! Now remember too that half elves are a common thing and whenever they did come together it was always significant !❤❤❤ Remember this is the SHORT version, there are so many moving parts that will make you want to dive into the books or the audio books or even do reaction videos to the famous lore videos by the biggest lore channels out there! When you’re done the trilogy try doing reaction videos just like Moviejoob did now with the lore recently as well as OmarioRPG. I recommend videos by GirlNextGondor and The Red Book, and Tolkien Untangled and especially Men Of The West. Many other cool ones I’ll recommend in the comments section of those reaction videos you do from Tolkiens Legendarium lore videos. They are super engaging. You’ll be in love. Nothing would have existed if Tolkiens works never hit the light of day as they were meant to stay private and sometimes be shared with his children and so on. No Game Of Thrones. No Skyrim. No ElderScrolls, No World Of Warcraft, no Dungeons&Dragons. None of it. Not even Star Wars. Not even Harry Potter! They took inspiration from his works which were souly to give back a forgotten history of the Anglo Saxons that had their culture & history destroyed as the larger empires were riding around them. His works reflect the Elder Edda(Norse) The Kalevala(Finnish) and the Welsh people from Wales as well as Irelands cultures of the Tuatha De Danaan as well! His languages are fully fleshed out too resembling Finnish & Welsh • By the way Elrond is around 6870-8000 years old & nearly a full Elf year (as they age very very differently to Men) is close to 144 man years (solar years for them) they experience the TIME and the way men experience it but their clock is different! They live as long as the world/Arda/Ëa does. Essentially. Which is why they are so I synch with the world around them and the nature responds to them ! Think of when Legolas walked ontop of all that snow on the Mountain of Caradhras!! They continue to endure as long ad the world itself does. (Arda) Galadriel's Phial (gift to Frodo) is something really special. light & dark have a spiritual dimension in Tolkien. way back before the First Age Valinor was lit by two very special Trees that waxed & waned in opposition to each other. a master craftsman Elf named Fëanor fashioned three gems that captured their light, the Silmarils. Everyone who saw them was captivated by them, even the Melkor(Morgoth); the first Dark Lord. Wars were fought over them called the Kinstrife after Morgoth had the Trees destroyed the Silmarils were the only light from them left and he stole them as you may remember, they changed hands a few times & eventually one was left after one fell into the sea & another was lost in a pit of magma. a Half Elf named Eärendil (the first one! Who was Elrond’s father.) came into its possession & sailed it to Valinor as a gift to the Valar to ask for their help in defeating Morgoth, which they did. the Valar turned it into a star & hung it in the sky with Eärendil as its guardian. the fountain of Galadriel's Mirror is lit by light captured from the star Eärendil & her Phial has water from the fount. I've left out about 90% of the story but it's quite important & central to the story of Middle Earth. for her to give the Phial to Frodo is quite extraordinary. its light does burn & blind Shelob (that's the spider's name) but doesn't kill her outright. oh also, before he was put in the sky to guard the last Silmaril Earendil had two children, Elrond & his brother Elros the first King of Numenor. Tolkien's lore is deep & vast & the Silmarils are at the center of it. The Star of Eärendil is the light that shines in the horizon both in the morning and the evening. It consists in a boat raised by the Valar and led by Eärendil, who carries a shining Silmaril while watching the Doors of Night. The Door of Night was a portal in the distant Uttermost West that leads to heaven, and/or the Void. Eärendil's ship Vingilot was taken by the Valar from the rim of the world, passed through the Door and was lifted into the "oceans of heaven". PS: Eärendil is ELROND’s half Vanyar Elf half human father, that father was the son of the great Tuor of the great stories of The Children Of Húrin book!❤❤❤❤ Aragorn is a CLOSE descendant of a direct bloodline to Elros(Elrond’s Twin Brother)

[@XeonAlpha]

Making Arwen his _VERY_ distantly removed cousin. That being said among the familial lines of Elves practically everyone is related. That happens when you live for several millennia. Read an interesting breakdown recently of the story of Arwen and the elves overall. I’m sure you know…but: the 3 elven rings, the Great Rings, created by the elves themselves without Sauramon’s direct influence (but based on his blueprints that made them vulnerable) were really the only thing keeping the elves in Middle Earth alive and from “fading.” Knowing that the War of the Ring would either leave the One Ring destroyed or back in the hand of Sauron the elves knew their time was over. The Great Rings would fail and “all would diminish.” Galadriel’s ring Nenya (the Ring of Adamant ❤️) was the only thing keeping Lothlorian and it’s trees alive. When she left on “the last ship” Lorain began to fade. Eventually Arwen would travel to Lorain after Aragorn’s death and leave the “circles of Arda” to join him (hopefully). “Here you will dwell, bound to your grief, under the fading trees… Until all the world has changed and the long years of your life utterly spent…” The fading trees referenced are actually the trees of Lorain that Galadriel’s ring kept alive.

[@Makkaru112]

@@XeonAlpha yes and their species functions differently than Men so they simply have a rule of not marrying beyond 3rd cousin or something

[@Makkaru112]

@@XeonAlpha if you want to see something amazing. Look forward to the LOTR lore videos and such I’ll be having her react to very soon here. The connections already been made and she wants to dive deep ❤❤❤

[@oDv.]

I reaaaally really, love how you pay attention, take notes, and really get into the stories. That's, just, wow, really cooL.

[@Darkpaint84]

At 32:00, the flag wasn’t supposed to rip off the pole, but the location was so windy that it just got torn off. They felt it captured the state that Rohan was in, right before hope arrived, so they kept it in. A happy little accident 😄

[@samwallaceart288]

Followed up with an extra shot of the flag dropping by Viggo and 👌

[@gollumandeowyn]

​@@samwallaceart288agreed. I always felt it was symbolism that the flag of Rohan should fall at the feet of the heir to Gondor's throne, considering the land of Rohan was gifted to the Eorlingas by Gondor.

[@SimonBauer]

yeah thats not true, it was planned

[@Darkpaint84]

@@SimonBauer they talk about it in the commentaries.

[@kmvoss]

That shot of Gandalf and the Balrog falling to the underground lake is my favorite of the entire trilogy. Great reaction, looking forward to part 2 :)

[@svartmetall]

Aye - it's like something out of a Wagnerian opera, just insanely awesome.

[@sylvanaire]

Idk when or where I read it, but seems to me one of the famous Tolkien illustrators like Alan Lee or John Howe made a painting of Gandalf & the Balrog falling into the underground lake before the films were shot & Peter Jackson loved it so much he recreated it for that scene in the movie. Completely stunning!

[@ziondragon]

I also always thought the Two Towers referred to Isengard and Barad-dur (Mordor). But I think the cover art Tolkien drew actually depicted Minas-Tirith (the capital of Gondor) and Minas Morgul (the green spookey tower).

[@johnwalters1341]

Tolkien was always a bit ambiguous about the identity of the Two Towers. In one place he identifies them as Isengard and Minas Morgul, but because of the way Peter Jackson & Co. divided up the action into the three movies (different from the way Tolkien divided the books), Minas Morgul doesn't even appear until ROTK (there's a brief glimpse of it in FOTR).

[@ziondragon]

@@johnwalters1341 Yes any combination can make sense. I did like the duality of the two "minas's" since those words literally mean "tower" in Noldorin

[@samwallaceart288]

Bear in mind that the titles of each volume were largely decided by the publisher, not Tolkien himself. He famously disliked that _Return of the King's_ title is a spoiler.

[@professorbugbear]

Note: When they first encountered the Balrog in Moria, Gandalf says to the party, "This foe is beyond any of you." What he did NOT say, "This foe us beyond any of ."

[@MarkArandjus]

"He just Kratos'd that shit, WHAT!" And there it is, the best reaction to that scene to date. May never be topped.

[@kornelthunderbolt9962]

I love your reactions. They are pure and with heart. I cannot wait until you saw and upload the third movie ;)

[@starrkitty1]

I giggled audibly at “Oh you and your metaphors, get out!” 😅

[@jschrauwen]

When Aragon and crew sees the pile of orc bodies and thinks Merry and Pippen have been killed, he kicks an orc helmet in anger. He actually broke his foot doing do. His expressed anguish after kicking it is real.

[@natysevani]

Thank you for made the honors

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

Great reaction as usual! Previous commenters have taken many of the things I had to say, including a more detailed depiction of what Gandalf, Saruman, and the other wizards are that I gave basic facts about in the last movie's reaction. 🙂 Galadriel mentioned the effects of the cloaks when they were given to the Fellowship in the last movie, so we did know. But, gosh, so much happens in these movies it is easy to forget one thing said without much emphasis in the previous movie. Brad Dourif was supremely creepy as Grima Wormtongue. But he was the voice of Chucky from those horror movies, so I suppose that's not surprising. 😛 Hama (the man who tells them that they cannot come before Theoden King so armed) obviously knows well who Gandalf is, and since he stays in place and grabs Gamling's arm preventing him from drawing his sword as the others rush to try to prevent Gandalf from approaching Theoden it seems obvious that he hopes and expects that Gandalf (who has many names throughout the realms, Mithrandir, Gandalf Greyhame, Gandalf Stormcrow, etc.) can and will overcome whatever has turned Theoden into the shell of a man that he has become. And, of course, he's right. In a movie series with so many excellent actors playing so many excellent characters, Bernard Hill as King Theoden is one of my absolute favorites. Such a deep and expansive role to play, and he does it so brilliantly. He breaks my fricking heart every single time I see his "No parent should have to bury their child" moment, and then he collapses to his knees overcome with sorrow. Oh my gosh. As others have mentioned, Tolkien was commissioned as a lieutenant in the British Army in World War I, and he based a lot of the horrible locations in these stories on things he saw during his service there. As someone else said he based the Dead Marshes on what he saw at the Battle of the Somme, when dead soldiers lay under the standing waters left by heavy rains, some obviously and horribly dead, but others looking like they were just sleeping, as the men and elves were in the Marshes. He also based Frodo and Sam's relationship on another example of military life, where senior officers often had an enlisted man as their aide and bodyguard. These men were loyal to the death in defending "their" officer, much like Sam is to Frodo. Which reminds me, incidentally, of a humorous story from WWII. General Dwight Eisenhower had such men assigned to protect him during the war in Northern Africa. One day he was going to a secure place that was considered safely behind the lines, and so he gave his security detail the day off. One young sergeant insisted on accompanying him. First the general tried to convince him to relax since there was nothing to fear, but the sergeant was adamant about staying with him. Finally the general got a bit irritated and asked him why he was refusing to follow the general's orders. The young man told him, "Last time I was home, sir, I told my grandma what my job was, protecting the most important general in Africa. She fixed me with a stare and told me that that was an important duty and she was proud of me. 'But,' she told me, 'if the general doesn't make it home you'd better not make it home either.'" General Eisenhower allowed the sergeant to accompany him on his tour. 😀

[@BobBlumenfeld]

"Is that a magic cape?" As a matter of fact, it's a magic cloak, given to the members of the Fellowship by Celeborn at their leaving of Lothlorien. There, he said, "May they protect you from unfriendly eyes." And they do. I'm not sure if that was in the Theatrical Version of the movie, though.

[@isaackellogg3493]

Cloaks cover your arms (some even have sleeves) and chest, while capes don’t.

[@isaackellogg3493]

They are magic cloaks, but except when using them to hide from Easterlings, the hobbits wear them swept back, as capes.

[@beyo7452]

And that's why watching extended version it s better, ...she will have many more questions like that

[@BobBlumenfeld]

@@isaackellogg3493 Well then, Celeborn misspoke when he told the Fellowship (1:01:54 on the Extended Edition FOTR DVD 2): "Never before have we clad strangers in the garb of our own people. May these cloaks help shield you from unfriendly eyes."

[@isaackellogg3493]

@@BobBlumenfeld no. You misread me. I just said that although they were cloaks, the hobbits usually wore them as capes (by throwing them back off their shoulders).

[@morothane]

11:05 I love how you caught that joke by Gimli. That’s a first ❤ Great reaction, and may the Blessings of Elves, Men, and Free Folk go with you!

[@artursandwich1974]

I watch you react and I keep thinking "Dear love,you are such an Indian mother" (and I mean it most warmly and respectfully). Gods bless you!

[@frankydawgk3640]

You said its 11 years since it came out but its 21 years..... shows how amazing these movies are 👍

[@Cameron5043]

I am thoroughly enjoying your reactions and am now waiting for the second part! Also, while i always say my favorite Lord of the Rings movie is whichever one I'm currently watching, The third movie , The Return of the King is the crown jewel of the trilogy and I can't wait to watch that one with you!!! Thank you so much!

[@isaackellogg3493]

42:27 it is in fact a mammoth, as these events are set around 12-15,000 years ago. In Elvish they are called Mûmakil (Mûmak in singular), but Oliphaunt in Westron (the human tongue spoken by the hobbits and Aragorn).

[@roddo1955]

The word Oliphaunt sounds exactly the same as the word for elephant in my native language. 'Olifant'

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Tolkien was a scholar of ancient languages, comparative religions, and folklore. He took elements of Indo-European polytheism, Christianity and Zoroastrianism, and wove them together to provide a “religious” background to his stories. Then he took bits of plot from Homer, “Beowulf,” “The Green Knight,” the Norse sagas and Celtic folk tales, the King Arthur stories, and wove THEM together into one massive plot. There are even bits in here that look a bit like “The Wizard of Oz!” I suspect that scholars will be busy with this stuff for years, the way they’re busy with James Joyce.

[@Makkaru112]

Appreciating this post very much❤❤❤

[@ponder421]

You asked what the Mearas means. The Mearas are basically a breed of "super-horses" used by the kings and princes of Rohan. Shadowfax is descended from Felarof, the horse of Eorl the Young, first king of Rohan. There is a great story with the king and Felarof that I don't want to spoil in case you read the book, but it's at the end in the Appendices.

[@Makkaru112]

Indeed. And previously to Frealaf taming felerof for a time, Frealaf killed the previous man who tried to tame him, died in the process. Léo something.. I know it started with L... I'll get back to you soon haha. And several or them are all related to Nahar the maiar esque steed of Oromë the Vala. But the closest to that lineage Is Rochallor who was the steed of Finrod Felagund. Even the horses have very interesting lineages.

[@ponder421]

@@Makkaru112 Rochallor was Fingolfin's horse, the one he rode on to challenge Morgoth. Tolkien didn't have to make the horses this epic, but of course he did.

[@Makkaru112]

The instrument you may be loving a lot isn’t a violin! It’s a Nordic instrument called the Hardanger fiddle! (Norwegian: hardingfele) is a traditional stringed instrument considered to be the national instrument of Norway. In modern designs, this type of fiddle is very similar to the violin, though with eight or nine strings (rather than four as on a standard violin) and thinner wood. The F-holes of the Hardanger fiddle are distinctive, oftentimes with a more “sunken” appearance, and generally straighter edges (unlike the frilly, swirly F-holes of a violin). Four of the strings are strung and played like a violin, while the rest, named understrings or sympathetic strings, resonate under the influence of the other four. These extra strings are tuned and secured with extra pegs at the top of the scroll, effectively doubling the length of a Hardingfele scroll when compared to a violin. The sympathetic strings, once fastened to their pegs, are funneled through a “hollow” constructed fingerboard, which is built differently than a violin’s, being slightly higher and thicker to allow for these extra strings. The resonant strings lay on the center of the special bridge, attached to extra hooks (or fine-tuners) on the tailpiece. Carved out within the center of the bridge is a smaller secondary “bridge”, or opening, designed specifically for these resonant strings to pass through. This is where the resonance is picked up & reverberated; as notes are played, the vibrations are sent through the bridge, where the sympathetics echo those notes. • The Hardingfele’s bridge is unique compared to other bowed instruments. It is somewhat taller and wider, resulting in the strings being slightly lower and farther apart; this allows for the easy execution of double-stops (playing of two strings at once). A similar technique is seen in some American old-time and bluegrass fiddlers, who intentionally move their bridge back a few millimetres closer to the tailpiece, for better double-stops. The hardingfele is used mainly in the southwest part of Norway, whereas the ordinary violin (called flatfele, 'flat fiddle', or vanlig fele, 'common fiddle') is found elsewhere. The hardingfele is used for dancing, accompanied by rhythmic loud foot stomping. It was also traditional for the fiddler to lead the bridal procession to the church. The instrument is often highly decorated, with a carved animal (usually a dragon or the Lion of Norway) or a carved woman's head as part of the scroll at the top of the pegbox, extensive mother of pearl inlay on the tailpiece and fingerboard, and black ink decorations called 'rosing' on the body of the instrument. Sometimes pieces of bone are used to decorate the pegs and the edges of the instrument. The earliest known example of the hardingfele is from 1651, made by Ole Jonsen Jaastad in Hardanger, Norway. Originally, the instrument had a rounder, narrower body. Around the year 1850, the modern layout with a body much like the violin became the norm.

[@sammylane21]

We didn't really meet King Theoden's son but we all cried with him non the less. No parent should ever have to bury their children.

[@papalaz4444244]

Gandalf is an angel in human form. That's why he is so powerful.

[@scalefree]

Mearas are a special breed of horses with high intelligence, speed & endurance who made a pact with the Men of Rohan long ago. Shadowfax is their leader, Lord of the Mearas. It's a high honor for him to give Gandalf permission to ride him.

[@Makkaru112]

Shadowfax also is connected to Nahar, as all Mearas are too! ❤❤❤ especially Rochallor who was the main forefather steed to Finrod Felagund

[@Makkaru112]

Another of this great lineage is Asfaloth as well. ❤❤❤

[@scalefree]

See, this is the thing. You start out explaining some obscure bit of lore but then you pull in some related pieces for context & now you're translating lines out of the Akallabeth from its original Sindarin.

[@Makkaru112]

@@scalefree the Akallabeth is to do with Numenor… not so much the horses. But hey. It’s great when we all come together and fill eachother in on any missing gaps we have in any of our memories on certain cast events. ❤❤❤❤

[@animetrashamvs]

From meeting Treebeard to seeing Gandalf again, this movie has so man surprises and I love seeing your reactions to them. You're so charming and fun, I love it!💗

[@conchfritters01]

One of the best sequels of all time. One of my top 10 favorite movies. Liked this more than ROTK. When I was in the theatre watching the beginning we were shouting “kick his ass Gandalf!” - we were freaking out! (I read the Hobbit, never LOTR, didn’t know the story)

[@quoniam426]

You could be surprised how far away we can actually here things in the rocks. Sound travels much faster in water, rocks, metal than in the air (more density means better transmition of the sound and thus the signal gets further and stronger). A cavalery charge can be felt from miles away by the sheer force applied on the ground. A train can be heard miles away in the rails (bandits used that to know if the train they were gonna hijack was coming); In a swimming pool, you can here all the noised of the screetching ladder on the other side despite the pool being full of people if you put your head UNDER the water. Sound travels three times as fast in water as it does in the air and five times as fast in metal than in the air. So if the ground is composed of solid rock, you will hear a company running from pretty far away. Gandalf, like Saruman, other wizards and even Sauron are technically angels. Their humanoid form can be destroyed and replaced if the gods so wish. Gandalf was sent back to replace Saruman into guiding Middle Earth against Sauron. Elvish cloaks act as camouflage to unfriendly eyes.

[@chefskiss6179]

"You didn't bring your camera...?" 😂😂😂

[@IndianCalypso]

I mean who wouldn’t 😅

[@chefskiss6179]

@@IndianCalypso 😂

[@samwallaceart288]

"From the lowest dungeon to the highest peak, I fought with the Balrog of Morgoth; until at last I threw down my enemy and smote his ruin upon the mountain-side." One of the hardest lines ever dropped

[@martinacusetti8002]

Ultra simple explanations: Wizards (as humans call them) are not ordinary men: they are instead divine spirits sended by the Gods of Middle-Earth with the purpose to help people of good will fighting Sauron. So, when Gandalf body "died", his soul came back to the Blessed Realm (something like heaven) and the Gods game him a new and upgraded body (having Saruman betrayed his original mission falling into evil).

[@Makkaru112]

That and Thorondor/ Gwaihir brought him to lothlorien where Galadriel nursed the Maia back to health and helped him with restoring his memories and so on and someone like her definitely would know how to help a Maia who was previously killed.. his clothes were also made by her. ❤❤❤❤

[@Big_Tex]

Treebeard trivia. He was also given other names by other peoples. One of his names is Fangorn - which is the name of the scary forest. He’s so old and prominent among the ents that the forest was named after him long ago.

[@PhilBagels]

IIRC, "Treebeard" is the direct translation of the Elvish "Fangorn". fang=beard, orn=tree. The trees with the golden leaves in Lothlorien are called "Mallorn", which I guess means "golden tree".

[@Makkaru112]

He grew up in Doriath actually. So he's definitely been around the block❤❤❤❤

[@ink-cow]

Left out of the movies in order not to complicate things, when Saruman first reveals to Gandalf his treachery and alliance with Sauron, he also renounces his status as "white wizard" and promotes himself to all colors. So in a way, he did create a vacancy for the job. I'm not a Tolkien expert, but I believe that the wizards here are considered a type of guardian sent by a greater power, which is why Gandalf was "sent back" with an upgrade.

[@jackpowell9276]

Pretty close, they're essentially akin to angels, sent back to influence middle earth against the power of sauron. But their powers are limited, and memories restricted and they're not supposed to overtly oppose Sauron either, but influence and guide middle earth towards its own victory. Only gandalf does this over a few thousand years to the bitter end. Against the Balrog of Morgoth (his equal and essentially the same kind of being, but corrupted by morgoth the first dark lord (and one of the gods)) he is able to use more of his powers.

[@meltorme-ntor2933]

29:40 Yes, the cape really did give the illusion of being a rock. If you remember, those are elven capes that Galadriel gave the boys, and the specifically were told that the capes would protect them from...........Ok, I forget exactly what she said, but it related to help them not be seen. 🙂

[@Makkaru112]

The boys are literally like 30 and 25. These hobbits are fully adult but these two are sort of teenagers in hobbit years

[@isaackellogg3493]

When Gollum said “all dead, all rotten,” his face implies he explored the swamp as a possible food source, and was disappointed.

[@matthewwhite7473]

Ahh yes the elvish cloaks that keep them hidden outside the gates of mordor, one of the many things explained in detail in the extended version hehe

[@alexanderharris5022]

So, as others have mentioned Gandalf, The Balrog, Saruman and Sauron are all ‘lesser angels’. Sauron and the Balrog were turned evil by a the origin of all evil and darkness, Melkor, later called Morgoth. Before Sauron, a huge war was fought for tens of thousands of years against Morgoth. In it, dragons, orcs, goblins and trolls were created, mountain ranges were torn down and raised again and the world was twice plunged into everlasting darkness. When that war ended, the lesser angels (The Maiar) and the archangels (The Valar) looked at what was they had done to the world. A whole continent had been sunk, lives had been shattered and hateful scars had been left to fester. They vowed from that point on never to intervene so directly again. Then Sauron rose up to take Morgoth’s place. After Sauron’s first defeat the Valar realised that the elves would not be enough to help guide the race of men to defeating him. So the Valar sent five Maiar to Middle Earth. But because they were afraid of the sheer destruction the angels brought last time, these five Maiar were given the bodies of frail old men and their power was limited. These Maiar are Saruman, Gandalf, Radagast and the two Blue Wizards… You know I’ve quite forgotten their names… Anyway! Gandalf and Saruman’s ‘task’ is to offer their wisdom and guidance to the world. To help them grow and make the right choices so that they defeat Sauron. Saruman had obviously abandoned that task, but that is the task Gandalf was set. To guide and advise, hoping against hope that he will be listened to and that humanity will be able to destroy Sauron without also destroying middle earth.

[@Makkaru112]

The part about the dead marshes includes Legolas’s Father; Thranduil, & Thranduil’s father Oropher, were to join the Last Alliance in from a different angle to achieve a certain war tactic but Oropher and others got waylayed by orcs & many corrupted men which lead to eventually Oropher dying there, this loss effected Legolas’s father so very deeply forevermore. The bond between he and his son is the same bond Thranduil has with Legolas. And the braid he wears is to honour his grandfather. I believe after his death braids became less common. A sort of respect thing I believe. Both his father and Grandfather lived in Doriath(Elu Thingol’s domain[Elwë], which was heartbea of middle earth; Aside from Gondolin which held this mantle until it’s secret location was given up by a tortured elf who was the son of a very important mother who was the sister of the high king Turgon). All on a landmass called Beleriand that sunk under the sea after a set of disastrous events that lead to many greater outcomes much later on in the legendarium. This here is a whole set of stories of which also includes a quite a bit of Galadriel too but moreso other characters during this era. Of Beren And Lùthien comes to mind and Children Of Hurin!! You’ll fall in love even more after the third movie. Then you can enter into the lore videos like Moviejoob and OmarioRPG have done reaction videos too. Amazing stuff. One thing to add though is this scene resembles a lot from the other battle Tolkien was involved in called The Battle Of Somme. Look into it and tell me your thoughts.

[@nathanielreik6617]

30:00 the cloak looked like a rock since it was a magical elvish cloak that all the Fellowship were given by Galadriel's people. They even said "may these cloaks help shield you from unfriendly eyes".

[@Makkaru112]

Gandalf is the same species of being as the Balrogs/Sauron before twisted by Melkor[Morgoth]. They are all Maiar (primordial spirits). Gandalf named Olórin created by Eru’s Thought (extensions of Eru Îlluvatar himself whilst they had their own free will & individuality. He essentially got the chance to experience and study other parts of himself through this.) among the other Ainur before the Years of the Lamps roughly 9,000+ years before arriving in Middle-earth; In Valinor he was known as Olórin.(Remember though he formally existed before the world existed and his form becoming Gandalf hadn’t happened yet. He was sent to Middle-earth in human form around the year 1000 of the Third Age. So his many forms had different ages in length of existing. He’s very cool right! Could he get any cooler!? 😎❤️ Another thing is when he arrived in middle earth he was disguised as an elf & lived among them whilst they were unknowing & he became to be known as Mithrandir to the Quendi/Eldar❤️ He could have very well dwelled with the elves far earlier just do to his curiosity & simple desire to explore and be around the firstborn (TheElves) Gandalf The Grey/White Estimated at 15,000 years old (following his quote "300 lives of men, I have walked this earth"), It says that Gandalf was the wisest of the Maiar besides Melian herself. There were a lot of Maiar that were considered really great and powerful. However, there is a much longer answer. Like Sauron(former name is Mairon) & the other Istari (the order sent around the same time & of which he was appointed leader but he being who he is & a student of the Vala by the name Nienna & Lorien(Irmo). Gandalf was a Maiar, an angelic spirit created by Eru at the beginning of time and therefor one of the many Ainur who sang the world into being & Eru just helped their creation take shape and basically stated “behold YOUR creation” & basically what happens in that world goes sort of preordained as by that song eons ago so really only the ages after Dagor Dagorath will truly be an age that isn’t full of strife and sadness and longing. Also. These lamps are what were before even the two trees. These were Giant mountains but also like light houses but housing a great power but it may have also been where two special Maia lived that helped in the creation in the sun and moon after Melkor With eldrich terror Ungoliant killed the trees, so yea “Arien” is the Maia who basically exists with the sun and her brother and or lover of sorts is the one who wanders with and guides the moon. Of which that other Maia was “Tillion”

[@Humanoidfrenzzy]

Great catch on Theoden feeling uncomfortable with trusting other peoples advice after being poisoned through Grima, I've watched many reactors, and they don't seem to pick up on that. You are really perceptive, great reaction, thank you so much for uploading.

[@zpfrimmer]

Probably the most insightful, empathetic, and entertaining reviews I’ve seen if these films. SO wanted your first time reaction to the extended versions only bc your feedback is so great and I’m selfish 😅😩

[@P-M-869]

When Aragan kicked the helmet, screamed and dropped to his knees. He broke a toe doing it so, the scream was for real.

[@humanconnectionaddict6765]

Two toes, actually. Yeah, the scream was for real, hahaha

[@Henngist]

Some of the Orcs came from Isengard. These were the Uruk Hai. There were other Orcs who came from Moria, and a small number from Mordor. The one who tried to make off with Merry and Pippin was from Mordor, I think.

[@sylvanaire]

In olden times, one of the words for dragon was “worm” & dragons were very smart & cunning. So Grima’s last name of Wormtongue isn’t a derogatory put down, as if he’s being called an earth worm, but because he has a way with words & can persuade men to his side easily.

[@joescott8877]

So you like Gimli. Pretty universal! There is one scene from the book that I REALLY wish we'd seen involving him and his crush on Galadriel. In the book it's in the chapter "The White Rider." Alas, this was not included even in the Extended film version of The Two Towers, but: When Gandalf the White is catching up on news with Gimli, Aragorn and Legolas in Fangorn Forest, he gives them all messages from Galadriel. The reborn wizard quotes Galadriel as saying: "To Gimli son of Glóin, give his Lady's greeting. Lockbearer, wherever thou goest my thought goes with thee. But have a care to lay thine axe to the right tree!" Gimli basically freaks out with joy , does a little dance and sings something in the Dwarvish tongue, and says something like "Now I could take on Sauron Himself!" Not verbatim, but you get the idea of how happy he was. And why wouldn't he be! Galadriel refers to herself as "his Lady" And...the Queen of Light gave Gimli an affectionate nickname--"Lockbearer"! And "[her] thought goes with [him]." What better news to a dude who's crushing hard, and, as "Lockbearer," is actually carrying three golden strands of her gorgeous, and actually magical in a way, hair! This wonderful scene from the book just makes me like Gimli (AND Galadriel!) even more!

[@scalefree]

Gimli's change of heart is rapid & astonishing. When they enter Lothlorien & are confronted by the Elves he utters a curse in Dwarvish that roughly translates to "I shit upon the graves of your ancestors". Just a few days later he's preaching his undying love for Galadriel.

[@bdk1993]

​@scalefree that witch's gaze man!

[@NuclearFridge1]

And many years later, when Legolas sets sail into the West, Gimli goes with him. The ONLY dwarf to do so. He wanted to see Galadriel once again, and she allowed him to pass to the West.

[@joescott8877]

@@scalefree Yes, lol, and, also in the book but not the movie (altho PJ caught the vibe of it), Gimli is ready to throw down with Eomer after the Rider of Rohan obliquely disses Galadriel. Gimli warns him against any more "foolish words," LOL!

[@joescott8877]

@@NuclearFridge1 hta IS cool, I'd forgotten about that! What a reunion. Galadriel is literally Heavenly.

[@jebus7679]

The thing that it isn't made super clear is that Gandalf and Saruman aren't humans. They are Maiar. The same as the Balrogs and Sauron before they were corrupted by Sauron's evil master, the evil god Melkor. Though there are obviously different tiers of power amongst the Maiar. Maia can be thought of as angels with the strongest being more like archangels. There were five Maiar sent to Middle Earth in the form of wizards to observe Sauron and to manipulate things against him. Since Saruman betrayed the gods and sided with Sauron, Gandalf was sent back to take his place after he fell with the Balrog.

[@tomwhistler9772]

I am absolutely loving your reactions to these films! I cannot wait to watch your reactions to the 2nd half of the Two Towers, and the Return of the King!! As someone else has remarked, you are very perceptive with your comments, and are doing an excellent job keeping track of all the characters.

[@joescott8877]

UR one of the few out of many reactors to this film ive seen who "get" that it makes no sense for "The White Wizard" that Treebeard favorably mentions to be Saruman, since he hates trees, etc. Congrats on being smart there, and wise, witty and wonderful to watch thruout! Great reaction to this masterpiece.

[@Makkaru112]

The connection between the Ents & Germanic&Irish folklore lies in their origins. J.R.R. Tolkien was a scholar of languages & folklore. He drew inspiration from various mythological and folkloric traditions to create his fictional world of Middle-earth. The Ents are believed to have been inspired by the ancient Germanic concept of the 'tree spirit,' which was a common theme in Germanic folklore. In many Germanic cultures, trees were believed to be inhabited by spirits or gods, and were revered as sacred. The Ents, as tree-like beings, embody this idea of the spirit of the trees. Furthermore, the name 'Ent' itself comes from the Old English word 'ent,' which means 'giant.' This is likely a nod to the Germanic mythological figure of the Jotun, or giants, who were often associated with the forests and natural world. Overall, the Ents in The Lord of the Rings are a representation of Tolkien's fascination with Germanic folklore and mythology, and serve as a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of these ancient traditions. Think of the ways of the Druid & Druidess, I know a few from long lines and others that have been initiated. (The term initiation is different in this context. As many things in our lives are initiations and graduations. Rights of passage etc.) many in a sense become like trees and even become one with trees etc.

[@Bus_Driver117]

Fun Fact: when i was in NZ i went to Weta digital and during the Balrog scene with Gandalf, the actor Ian McKellen needed something to act to so the company made a gigantic Balrog head. I wasnt able to take a picture because no cameras were allowed in some places.

[@DraconimLt]

Gandalf is what is called a Maia (plural Maiar), the equivalent of Angels, (this is why he was able to face the Balrog, they were the same level) so his human form died but his spirit basically went 'home', and then was sent back to continue his job, with more power - hence 'the white' rather than 'the grey'. In essence, he got a promotion to Saruman's position. After 'the saga', he would have gone home again anyway if they were victorious or stayed however long it took (centuries if necessary) to defeat Sauron. Going back doesn't need dying, that's just one way for his spirit to go back, he can do it physically too, or shed that form willingly (with permission to return). Saruman's betrayal meant that *he*, on the other hand, lost the right to go back.

[@georgev3433]

27:48 so Gandalf was essentially sent back by the head God of the lore. The Wizards were sent to monitor and help guide the people of Middle Earth, but Sauroman disrupted the balance of things to join with Sauron. So God (Illuvitar) gave him a power buff, sent him back, and gave him permission to intervene more directly.

[@billholder1330]

Yeah those cloaks were gifts from Galadriel when they left Lothlorien, I think all of the Hobbits got them, or maybe just Frodo. They each got a "special" personal gift or two, but they all also got "geared up" in Elven stuff including those cloaks.

[@OptimisticBane]

Your laugh is so contagious! Makes me smile every time 😄

[@sammylane21]

Even in the movie's closed captioning it said "Fly you fools.". This whole story could have been cut by half had they listened to Gandolf more closely. Not so smart, are we now Mr. Frodo? 😂

[@jarrettenaope7038]

Out of the Trilogy This is My Personal favorite….Great Battles and You See them Companions Come together Especially..Legolas and Gimmley😍..Full Bromance

[@abeclark524]

Gandalf leveled up. That's why he's called Gandalf the white now instead of Gandalf the grey.

[@Makkaru112]

Going back to the Halls Of Eru Îlluvatar is definitely more than just an upgrade but yes in those terms he upgraded haha.

[@anatos1722]

Yep Gandalf is basically angel sent from literal God to aid humans and elfs in their affair,Gandalf (Olonir real name) was 2nd in hierarchy of Angels,same as Sauron,But when Gandalf beat Balrog God grants him one more Human life (even tho he can never die,if he died to Balrog he would just return to heaven *real piece of land where gods live*) Reason Gandalf didnt use more of his power in first movie especially is beuce,Gods condition is that he can only aid man he cant ever be "prevailing" force,ite really strange concept but EXTREMLY ADDICTINGLY COOL once u get a hold of it!

[@jordanmcbride9215]

“He just Kratos that sh**!” Lol excellent reference

[@scalefree]

Gandalf was originally a Maiar spirit being named Olorin. When Sauron began his most recent campaign the Valar sent 5 of their own, Maiar, to Middle Earth & gave them bodies as old men to help the Peoples of Middle Earth aid to defeat Sauron. When his task is done Gandalf will give up his body & become Olorin again.

[@Makkaru112]

I explained this a bit more in a previous comment I made yesterday. Check it out. ❤❤❤

[@txheadshots]

The Orcs say "meat's back on the menu," meaning they've seen a menu, meaning there are restaurants in Mordor. They are reservation only, though One does not simply walk in

[@Rudy4099]

@10:23 - "I can lend you guys some toothpaste. Free of charge." L0l =X-D classic calypso!

[@void_presence]

Gandalf had the crew run off when he fell so could claim all the XP for himself when he fought the balrog, and thus he leveled up. On a more serious note, a common misconception for people who aren't familiar with Tolkien's works is that the wizards (Gandalf, Saromon, etc) aren't human (to put it simply). Also, the extended version of the first movie is highly recommended as it has certain key scenes that are missing from the theatrical release--namely the scene where the elves give the party their gifts (cloaks, food, etc)

[@magicbrownie1357]

The things under the water in the Dead Marshes were Wights. Like evil ghosts. It was an homage to an earlier scene from the book in which the hobbits are captured by a Barrow Wight, but that scene was never put in the script. This scene kind of puts the two together.

[@Seamus.Harper]

29:54 Elven-made things always come with perks. 😎

[@felipegomezquezada6328]

Amazing reaction!! I'm surprised that there is no comment about the scene 18:57, so I will explain it myself: Viggo scream of pain is real. He broke is toe while kicking the helmet.

[@revjohnlee]

People who have not read the books and only see the movie don't realize that Gandalf and the other wizards, along with the balrogs and even Sauron are all the same race of beings, called maiar. in that universe, they are like a race of angels. The balrogs and Sauron are "fallen angels" while Gandalf has remained faithful.

[@oDv.]

You are sooooo CooL Calypso ! I love ALL your reactions. I can not wait to watch this one.

[@matthewrilye931]

That's funny cause Eomer went with his own army to the north, but his sword left behind 18:17

[@FreeIreland32CountyRepublic]

The extended version of this film is so far superior to the cinematic release, when i first seen it I couldn't believe the number of quality scenes they omitted. Same again for the Return of the King

[@IndianCalypso]

I believe that💓 Will surely be watching the extended versions for all parts 😊

[@FreeIreland32CountyRepublic]

@@IndianCalypso its probably still best to watch the originals first in fairness, gives you more appreciation for the extended cuts when u get round to seeing them.

[@BobBlumenfeld]

@@FreeIreland32CountyRepublic I strongly doubt she would have the time to watch the three films a second time.

[@Makkaru112]

​@@IndianCalypso remember to bring the extended versions to an early anniversary as many channels have done this now after it being so long since the day they watched for the first time!

[@zeigbert1743]

Closed captions are the unsung hero.

[@somethinglikethisorthat273]

'What in the Narnia...?' was brilliant 🤣

[@honthewaffle1551]

Gandalf leveled up after getting all that XP from the Balrog 🔥

[@jamesrowles9249]

"There is so much happening... I just need... a sip..." Lol, same! When I first saw these movies in theaters I was exhausted after every film.

[@jarrettenaope7038]

Also We Witnessed Gandalf’s Live Action Leveling Up…😎(Nerd Moment)

[@Mreffs101]

"The White" is a title/position. Sarumon failed at his task and became a traitor, thus losing his title/position to Gandalf, who remained faithful. In the books, when Gandalf first visits Sarumon he notices Sarumon's robes are no longer white. Sarumon refers to himself as Sarumon of Many Colors because when you break the white light it creates a prism/many colors. Gandalf tells Sarumon that someone who breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom. So when Gandalf was resurrected he was given the title The White with all the additional powers that entails, along with the powers he already had as The Grey.

[@jschrauwen]

The flag that breaks free and conveniently falls to the ground in front of Aragon as he arrives at the gates of Edoras was not scripted.

[@nickgee461]

8:50 is an exact recreation of an illustration from the book.

[@isaackellogg3493]

24:44 the Fell Beast on which the Nazgûl is riding is technically a wyvern (two legs plus wings), not a dragon (four legs plus wings). In the book they actually used _pterodactyls_

[@hephner78]

actually Wyverns are traditionally depicted as having a scorpion like stinger on their tail. Tolkiens description most closely resembled the modern day view of what a pterodactyl (sp?) looked like 65 million years ago

[@isaackellogg3493]

@@hephner78 I did not know that about wyverns-that is so cool! Are they related then to chimeras?

[@isaackellogg3493]

@@hephner78 yes, you spelled pterodactyl correctly.

[@hephner78]

@@isaackellogg3493 not in any canon ive read, or Manticores either

[@isaackellogg3493]

@@hephner78 oh well. Now we have to capture physical specimens of each, so we can dissect them and figure out if the scorpion tail is convergent evolution, or a evidence of a common ancestor.

[@MichaelJohnsonAzgard]

The best opening to any film.

[@dontwitty1656]

It has been theorized that Gollum was just the personification of the rings identity, it showed in both Isidor and Bilbo also calling it precious I do wonder, since Aragon says he is friends with Théoden, why Eomer doesn't seem to know him The bodies in the "dead marshes" are there from an earlier battle against the first dark lord, the Vallar, Melkor/Morgoth . Read the Silmarillion (the history of all of the ages before this one. A lot of questions will be answered)

[@paulkauphart9444]

Probably because Eomer wasn't born when Aragorn met with Theoden. Also, no, the Locations were the Host of the Valar fought Morgoth in the war of wrath has sunk under the western sea. The dead marshes are the location of the great battle where Gil-galad and Elendil's forces defeated the armies of Sauron before moving to into Mordor and laying siege to Sauron's fortress.

[@dontwitty1656]

@@paulkauphart9444 - thanks, I didn't consider the sinking part

[@natysevani]

Wow i didnt coment in your last reaction but you are so good with all the details,and names and places and lore,amazing

[@paulkauphart9444]

28:40 They don't show it in the movie, but when Saruman turned to madness and evil, he abandonned the title of Saruman the White and declared himself Saruman of Many Colors (or something along those lines), and upon carefull examination, his robes were no longer white, but shimering with rainbow(I think) colors. Of course, the irony is, it's actually a downgrade since white is already a perfect mix of all the colors.

[@Makkaru112]

Indeed but it also was signifying his full awareness of the fact that he was and will always be of the ainur who sang the world into being. As Christopher Lee stated when on the bilbo party set outside sitting with Ian McKellen and two other guys where he stated among many things about Saruman, one being his growing hatred for this limited physical form when previously he was just as elusive and formless as most of the valar were, heck even the elves didn't always see the valar much even within valinor except any that were Vanyar which includes Finarfin and his children and his mother Indis and her family line and kin specifically.

[@chesaak]

Your reaction are so nice that i look every day for a new vid . XD Damn you brainwashed me