THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (EXTENDED) | FIRST TIME WATCHING (PARTS 1 + 2)

[@kevincarroll3914]

That one comment on every Two Towers reaction: "Have you ever heard the tragedy of Viggo Mortensen's toe?"

[@Excanda]

lol I heard he screamed it out... but yes everyone talks about it, because it fits the scene so well. Just like Harrison Ford with drawing his gun against the swords guy in Indiana Jones. Just had a bad day.

[@valpen]

I looked for this comment 😄

[@junglelane]

Just a broken toe....

[@Tiriondil]

@RJ Yes, but they didn't include that into the film, because Sean Astin stood still and yelled "help me!" ad once. That's included in the SEE-Extras of the Fellowship.

[@Tiriondil]

@RJ Wasn't that clear to me, could have meant both. Just being sure.

[@VergilArcanis]

It occurred to me just now Frodo never knew who survived until the end. He was literally pressing forward having believed Gandalf was dead. Even Boromir's death came as a shock. He had little to no hopeful news on his journey. That's why he was so dark and dismal.

[@mikeyc2110]

..... I never even thought about this

[@mikeknight42]

I never even thought about that. Wow so true.

[@ericaschoenberg7782]

In the last chapters of the book of Two Towers, Sam & Frodo have their run-in with Shelob, and Sam has to decide what to do now that Frodo is “dead.” He has a whole couple of pages of internal struggle, until realizing (as do we the reader) that in that moment, he may be the only member of the Fellowship left, so he takes the ring. The movie cuts some of the interiority stuff for the sake of the plot happening, obv, but it was So Intense. I can’t imagine reading the book as it was first coming out and truly not knowing for that whole section if Frodo was still alive

[@VergilArcanis]

@@ericaschoenberg7782 that really just proves the point that Samwise is the most powerful sidekick of all time. surrounded on all sides by despair and depressing news, and still he pushes forward and tries to see the silver lining

[@SBaby]

@@VergilArcanis If I remember correctly, Samwise just wants to go back to being a gardener, so the Ring tried to tempt him with things it thought he would want (the Ring shows people their greatest desires in order to seduce them), but he basically had what he wanted right at home, so eventually the Ring pretty much just went, 'This sucks!', and stopped.

[@enlightened_orca]

I love Sam's speech about the stories that really mattered; about the world passing through darkness and danger. Tolkien fought in WWI and lived through WWII; young men being drafted, parents burying their children, trench & chemical warefare. The man saw the great evils of the world first-hand which is one of the many, many reasons his writing and points of view are so impactful

[@ahabgaddis7277]

Yeah, shit gets me emotional knowing what Tolkien saw and gives Sam those words

[@Cramblit]

You can see the history of WWI and WWII and the changes of war in the story itself. The cutting down of tree's, and perversion of nature with Saruman, and the "industries of war" as he says himself, was the pivotal changes between WWI and WWII, when war was literally industrialized, allowing for greater and greater number of troops, and thus casualties, and death. "Breeding an army", can even be taken in light to what Hitler was trying to do in terms of creating the "Superior Race" blonde hair, blue eyes. The Siege of Great Britain, has many many similarities with the Minas Tirith situation, Minas Tirith was on the brink across the river from Mordor. Just like the English Channel. If Great Britain fell, all of Europe and the Allies would of fallen as well, as America would of had no bastion of defense, or good way to storm the beaches anymore. Hitler would of ultimately won Europe at that point, and would of been able to smash Russia in the East with the rest of his forces. So Minis Tirith standing as the 1 bastion of hope, is very similar in respects, even down to it being a body of water separating the two. There are actually many similiarities like this throughout the movies, even down to the races and their involvements in relation to countries.

[@disgoyknows88]

@@Cramblit Tolkien would find that absurd because he dislikes allegories. His works are written so that you can apply his words to many experiences, where the industrial revolution can be described as the perversion of nature and many other things besides just war, that's why it's universally acclaimed to the point that even those that weren't involved in any of the World Wars can still relate to it for maybe centuries to come.

[@Cramblit]

@@disgoyknows88 Perhaps, but that doesn't mean it wasn't influenced. Just about every major point and situation, event, and recourse in LOTR can be directly tied in 1 to 1 and in a direct link to other things without much difficulty.

[@MrMediocre0917]

Tolkien fought in WW I. Same concept, though.

[@MartijnVerdaasdonk]

"OK, he is one of THOSE dads..." excellent instant analysis of Denethor!

[@legolas_legend2129]

Boromir’s name literally means faithful jewel while faramir’s means adequate jewel

[@matthewbateson2555]

to be fair to Denethor he did last longer with the mind games than even Saruman as they both had a seeing orb which they used to spy on Sauron, Saruman gave in Denethor held on. This would suggest that denthor probably had the strenght of mind that when he was younger he might have even been able to destroy the ring.

[@wierdalien1]

@@matthewbateson2555 he is 89 so you arent wrong

[@MichaelMyers87]

@@matthewbateson2555 Excellent viewpoint on Denethor.

[@AngelusBrady]

@@matthewbateson2555 Wasn't part of the reason why Denethor was able to resist Sauron better was because he was the Steward? The Palantiri were made to be easily used by Elendil and his heirs and the stewards assigned to guard them. Saruman was neither so he struggled with its use.

[@aussierhino471]

Being a LOTR fan, I've watched dozens of YT reactions to this trilogy now. Yours are by far my favourite. You are genuine, heartfelt and delightful.

[@Broteese]

Agreed

[@arghvhin307]

Yup, I agree as well

[@sjoekiloeki]

I agree 100%!!

[@DestinyAwaits19]

The extended editions aren't real LOTR movies. They're a mockery of the genius and brilliance of these films.

[@S1pike]

Ich stimme dir voll und ganz zu. I totally agree with you.

[@jacobsanders8079]

No matter how many times I watch the cavalry charge down the hill at Helms deep it still gives me goosebumps.

[@jacobsanders8079]

@lazarus921 I will definitely look into it. I love history and the fact that this was inspired by an actual cavalry charge makes it even more awesome.

[@quentinfertiliusiiijackelp48]

@lazarus921 I believe that the inspiration Tolkein took from the battle of Vienna 1683 was more directly applicable to the ride of the Rohirrim during the battle of the Pelennor Fields, considering there were no cavalry reinforcements in the book during the siege of Helm's Deep but rather 1000 footsoldiers

[@Starvoice762]

"Down the hill lept Shadowfax as surefooted as a deer on the mountain." My favorite scene in the books. It takes my breath away every time.

[@THCAtomicjuice]

Honestly even the elf charge led by Aragorn does. Like not only giving up what time you have left (a humans sacrifice) but giving up eternal life plus the numbers difference running into that. Crazy to think about

[@Rosedach]

@@quentinfertiliusiiijackelp48 The books were so much better. Only one Elf at the Battle of Helm's Deep, Legolas Greenleaf.

[@nolanthomas2081]

Fun fact: after Boromir's death Aragorn took the leather bracers of Boromir and wore them from then on. Just a small detail but it's pretty cool

[@davidfuhr5455]

wow i never realized it

[@MythicalPhoebe]

bro saw he had good loot and just couldn't leave it.

[@treeherder2201]

Another fun fact.....Viggo Mortensen actually broke his foot when he kicked that helmet at the pile of burned bodies. Right in that moment we just saw, then continued with the entire scene.

[@valkeery1216]

@@treeherder2201 I thought it was his tow not the foot

[@RonnieG]

@@valkeery1216 oh come on. That's a bit petty. Like if an actor broke a finger in a scene and finished it, someone says he broke his hand...

[@xaraxen]

This lady is an example on how an epic movie should be indulged.

[@mihaimercenarul7467]

by saying ew and oh no every 10 seconds? yeah no

[@gandalfthewhite.5245]

@@mihaimercenarul7467 it’s a reaction video, she is just enjoying it. Chill

[@elishawilson5342]

@@mihaimercenarul7467 then why even watch

[@ATXGooner]

13:39 "They've upgraded their horses!" That was amazing!

[@ibtgb2]

“The horn of Helm Hammerhand shall sound in the deep. One. Last. Time.” “Fell deeds awake. Now for wrath. Now for ruin, and the red dawn!” Goosebumps.

[@stubbystudios9811]

FORTH EORLINGAS!!!!!!

[@myshepspud1]

I can't actually begin to describe what I felt when I first read that. It was before even the movies came out but he elicited the same strength of feeling.

[@JRRLewis]

And now they're making a movie about Helm Hammerhand and the earlier history of Rohan coming out in December. Really hope it's good. And they better feature his famous horn.

[@Mike-om4tv]

​@@JRRLewisholy shit u serious?!

[@billystokes3917]

​@@Mike-om4tvI believe it's an animated film, but I could be wrong in saying that.

[@acereporter73]

One of the many things I love about this part of the film series, we see the growing bond between Gimli and Legolas. Their banter is all about living for the moments they are in because they are so close to danger all the time and they are sharing it as friends who transcend the old rift between Dwarves and Elves. Friends can poke fun at each other, which they *often* do, but they come through when it counts (like when Legolas made it clear to Eomir what would happen if he messed with his bestie).

[@CChissel]

I only wish that it showed more of their friendship and Gimlis adoration for Galadriel, especially how gimli and Legolas promise to travel together after the battle of helms deep, after everything is over.

[@JMUDoc]

It goes a lot further in the book epilogue - after Aragorn dies, Legolas takes Gimli with him to Valinor (the elves' ancestral home, where Frodo _et al_ went at the end of the trilogy), and the elves _let him in._

[@katherinewilson1853]

@@JMUDoc 🥰

[@stephen2583]

How the hell did Sean Austin not win an oscar for playing Sam. Its hard to find a better performance anywhere.

[@brandonreed09]

ikr! Ridiculous that he didn't win. At least the cast won an Oscar

[@RealNotallGaming]

Because oscar are pilotated garbage show for TV share

[@jackhager-bc1do]

i agree

[@Narsil31]

I agree he did deserve an Oscar for this role. He played Sam perfectly.

[@robbob5302]

Right? Nobody got a best actor or actress or supporting or anything in LotR. They still got a metric ton of Oscars.

[@ingobordewick6480]

Andy Serkis did such a great job capturing Gollum/Smeagol through motion-capture. Amazing work!

[@PChazman1]

He was so robbed of an Academy Award.

[@mycroft16]

Andy Serkis literally wrote the book on performance capture. Practically pioneered it himself. The man put himself through hell for that role too. He definitely deserved an Oscar for his work.

[@zom8979]

His voice for the character is great too

[@michaelccozens]

He's virtually unrecognizable in every character he plays, too. He's almost up there with Gary Oldman on that score. He's just a supernova of talent.

[@mikeknight42]

Yeah he did the voice and the motion capture. Villains never seem to get Oscar’s though. Just political films and not innovation.

[@CinHotlanta]

I know it's not in the book, and was intended to show the audience that elves did fight on many fronts on the War of the Ring, but the elves arriving at Helm's Deep still gives me goosebumps.

[@jcorbett9620]

And the stunned look on King Theodens face, after he'd made the "we are not so lucky in our friends" speech to Aragorn, to see a detatchment of Elven soldiers rock up to help them fight. Fun fact. The "chaotic" Uruk-hai were played by members of the NZ Armed Forces, whereas the highly disciplined Elves were played by civvies, in a fun role reversal! 🙂

[@wierdalien1]

​@@jcorbett9620and apparently much swearing was abound

[@Priceluked]

It's definitely cool, I think I like both interpretations of the story, the canon one intending to demonstrate Mankind's ability to stand up to the forces of Darkness alone, and the movie version where men and elves both fight together again.

[@SaraBearRawr0312]

Something I've only recently realized was related to when you said "Frodo is going to be so happy..." when Gandalf reappears: Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, Merry and Pippin have all seen Gandalf since his resurrection, but Sam and Frodo go many months since the fellowships time in Moria without ever knowing the fate of the rest of the fellowship and don't find out until after they ultimately destroy the ring that Gandalf has returned. They spend all of that time never knowing where their friends are or if they are even alive and spend all of that time assuming their all-knowing mentor like leader is dead. All that carried Sam and Frodo to the end is hope.

[@Billinois78]

44:30 Treebeard's innocent smile when he finally decides Merry and Pippen aren't orcs.

[@corpsefoot758]

Poor guy sounded so proud of himself 😭

[@doYYY-gq1ox]

Just thought i mentioned you have the best combination of film/reaction ratio. The right amount of film vs reaction. Your reactions are natural and real, and not overwhelming. With other reaction creators, you see mostly their faces filling the entire screen (not good) and not enough film to follow storyline. Congratulations to you and your editor. Keep up the good work.

[@blanewilliams5960]

I absolutely agree and some just talk too much for no reason while missing parts of the movie or missing important lines. "It ruins it" as Smeagol says. Cassie is the only one I watch now.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Definitely right there. These reactions feel very well balanced. Both in choices as well as the reactions themselves.

[@mr.stuffdoer8483]

Having the reaction fill more of the screen makes sense. It’s a reaction video, it’s not intended as a “best of this movie” compilation. The reaction is what you should be watching, especially since you should’ve already seen the movie. Blind Wave is still the best react channel, great pop-offs at hype moments, lots of different content reacted to, well edited highlights, the guys take notes as they watch and review stuff after, double checking their understanding and theorycrafting, it’s just perfect.

[@adamplace1414]

I was just thinking this exact thing. The movie and Cassie's reaction to it are cut together so well that even someone unfamiliar with the movie can follow what's happening, and yet fans of the film get all the high points they want to see. And yet, that by itself could suck, except that she gets into a movie (if it's earned it) in a way that makes directors very happy. Then she expresses that immersion in a way that brings back the emotions we felt when we saw it the first time. Seriously, this is the channel you want for this kind of thing.

[@patrickholland6848]

I agree I like your reactions the best of all.

[@hypersleepdialogues8889]

Viggio Mortensen as Aragorn was absolutely perfect. He is a rough, gruff and tough man, yet somehow unbelievably beautiful. He captured the spirit of the character to perfection. Dont even get me started on Ian McKellan's Gandalf. I'll never stop.

[@halfknight6706]

The voice actor for Treebeard was the same actor who played Gimli. He also ad-libbed a few lines like "I always liked going South, it feels like going downhill"

[@bhtrimmer]

And Andy Serkis (gollum) played the one orc who was like ..."What about them, they're fresh"

[@aquiamorgan2416]

"This music strikes fear into my heart." That's awesome, because that's the leitmotif (the fancy music nerd term for "theme") that's supposed to represent the influence of the ring. The musical score is utterly amazing just by itself.

[@Kasino80]

Maybe it's because I'm a parent now, but Bernard Hill's acting at his son's grave makes me cry every time.

[@squigglydickley1851]

The phrase "no parent should have to bury their child" was actually added in by Bernard. Apparently he had gotten a letter from a women who lost her kid (i can't remember why she sent the letter or what it was about, he talks about it in the movie commentary though) and she said that. It stuck with him.

[@brianhobaugh]

I’m not a parent, but I’ve seen my grandmother bury two of my uncles in the last 3 years - I would never wish that heartbreak on any parent.

[@chrisclarke9637]

Same here.

[@AutoAlligator]

I don't think we will see movies like this again in our lifetime. The stories, the characters, the loss and triumphs. We live in such empty times.

[@ThumbsUpMike]

The way Hollywood is now, we 100% will never see anything like this ever again

[@corpsefoot758]

@@ThumbsUpMike The cinematic innovation of the ‘70s was in large response to the stenciled junk in prior decades. Artistic innovation is cyclical Plus even now we have movies like 1917, Moonlight, and Wind River leading the charge. Don’t be so quick to lament, cinema will be just fine

[@arceptor]

good thing we got this right before the internet opened the window to crazy

[@jaywalkersunite]

It helps when you have genre-defining works to start with.

[@corpsefoot758]

@@jaywalkersunite To be fair though, there are also cases of genre-defining literature getting kneecapped by absolutely terrible cinematic adaptations lol So Jackson still gets a deserved applause in his own right here IMO. Things could have gotten so damn bad so very quickly haha

[@jamesmoy8665]

"I don't want to play favourites but he's my favourite" love it. Thanks so much Cassie, just what I needed today

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Lol, she’s too funny sometimes.

[@aaronraines615]

That’s one of the best reactions to Gandalf being alive I’ve seen 😂😂

[@joshuawells835]

Here is the translation for Eowyn's Lament. Tolkien was a lover of languages and was the kind of professor who would openly recite Old Saxon poetry in class from memory. "An evil death has set forth the noble warrior A song shall sing the sorrowing minstrels of Meduseld That noble cousin, who always held me dear Now is held in darkness enclosed."

[@deanzaZZR]

And in case it's still unclear, the Eotheod spoke their own language, although many were able to speak the common Westron language as well. Eowyn sings in their own language which is represented here by the use of Old English.

[@kuivienen1]

Thank you, I didn't know what she was saying. It's hauntingly beautiful.

[@johns1625]

31:36 The face that Grima makes is real genius. You can see he realizes how horrid he has become. That he's actively working towards the death of literally all man, and he's so far into it there is no way he can come back again. And all of his treachery was done so he could "have" Eowyn.

[@williamcorbett5342]

Dude yes! I'm surprised more people don't catch it but that one tear adds sooo much to not only that scene but Grima's character as a whole. In his ambition for control and power, he realizes that he's aligned himself with someone who doesn't just care about usurping a kingdom, but has every intention of annihilating all peoples and cultures. He is at that point, a man who has done great wrong and is now trapped in that guilt and grief knowing that he's gone too far.

[@chadberserk1050]

He's bad but he's not evil. In that moment, Grima realises what he has been a part of.

[@TheBrotherdarkness9]

Brad Dourif did an amazing job as Grima, considering hes an absolute gentle and loveable guy irl.

[@mattsherman4964]

I always thought that he was in awe of the size of the army, not feeling regret or anything but it makes a lot more sense and adds a lot more complexity to his character

[@Raven-zz4zt]

51:34 “A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to” Gandalf

[@todderickson2435]

Cassie, your reaction to seeing Gandalf alive was just the best thing!! I didn't stop smiling for five minutes! 😊 You were so genuinely happy! I can't wait to watch your reactions to Return of the King!

[@foo-foocuddlypoops5694]

Was just about to start my annual binge of both extended trilogies. What a greatly timed New Year's gift this is!

[@Bakaat777]

Annual? Dude... dudette? That's not often enough! I watch LotRs, The original 3 "Bourne" movies, Band of Brothers, Harry Potter, Hellboys, all the Marvel movies, X-Men, Men in Black, National Treasures, Mission Impossibles, Pirates of the Caribbean, Sicarios, and The Hobbit at LEAST twice a year! I know, I know. Hey! I can't help it... they make *BEEP* movies now. ;-) Peace.

[@MrBlue3rd]

I watched the whole trilogy (extended editions) right before Christmas. I might watch them again soon as I’m about to buy a 4K Blu-ray player and I’ll be buying the trilogy in 4K.

[@janbetan12n]

how can we watch the extended versions?

[@valkeery1216]

@@janbetan12n one at a time lol

[@ravenzyblack]

@@janbetan12n - You can buy them online, or sail the seven seas…pirate style.

[@briannaheine8587]

"A special name for their little group" is so adorable

[@bryanrobertson1444]

37:37 “No… be better”! For some reason I truly felt that, hit me in the feels!

[@mikearmstrong8483]

"Oooh kaaay. They've upgraded their horses." Instant classic!

[@presumed_guilty]

I watched her old reaction re: Two Towers and have been waiting for this re-upload to see what she actually says during this amazing intro with Gandalf and the Balrog (the audio was muted in the last upload). And yes, I am a fan of the channel haha ;)

[@dmichael1172]

I just remembered that this did have an audio issue. Now I have another reason to rewatch. 😂🤪

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Oh yes I was a little confused there. I had sworn that she had previously done a reaction to the two towers so I guess it makes sense this is an upload of both parts one and two.

[@TheRubyDanger]

‘Faramir finally shows his true brave heart, screw his dad’ -sums it up pretty well

[@JFrazer4303]

It took him no time to come to that point in the book. And it was Sam who let slip about the Ring.

[@BasicBodThor]

The fact that you went back to improve your posted videos just to make it better for your viewers says a lot. Very much looking forward to your Serenity reaction whenever you get to it. 🙂

[@dmichael1172]

I think she said one or two weeks on yt. She has already watched it and maybe is posted on Patreon

[@BasicBodThor]

@@dmichael1172 Thanks

[@dmichael1172]

@@BasicBodThor Your welcome 😁

[@dmichael1172]

@@BasicBodThor I just wish I could remember the exact date she said yesterday while watching Firefly. I'm sorry it's so vague.

[@mouseketeery]

The thing about Theoden making supposedly unwise military decisions is not in the book - because they're not unwise. Everyone else that might help is days or weeks away. Gandalf took 5 days to round up the Rohirrim when he had the fastest horse in the world and those reinforcements were already within the country of Rohan. For some reason, Jackson wanted to make Theoden 'unreliable' in a way that he actually isn't.

[@OneTrueVikingbard]

My guess, considering what he did with the Master of Laketown, is that PJ wanted him to be a reluctant fighter, so as to not draw any comparisons between Theoden and W, which people certainly would have done had he been as written in the book. A dumb decision, but I can at least understand his logic

[@PhilBagels]

And he also didn't seem to understand how siege battles work - or at least thought that audiences wouldn't understand. A small group inside a fortress can easily defend against a much larger force outside - especially in a situation like Helm's Deep, where an attacker can only approach from one direction. Unlike at Edoras, where enemies could have attacked the city from all sides. The main difficulty in defending against a siege is making sure your supplies (particularly food) doesn't run out. Of course, if there's a wizard attacking who can blow a hole in your wall with explosives, that's a serious setback. But still, if there's a separate outer wall and an inner keep, you can still make it. This is the whole reason people built fortresses and castles. It's not like a battle on an open field.

[@hoon_sol]

Rohan has deserted us....THEODEN HAS BETRAYED ME!

[@LeanBack_HaveASnack_TakeANap]

It gave Theoden a character arc, by the climax of the movie, with the help of aragorn, he assumed his full potential or at least remembered what it means to be an king. You lead the charge yourself, giving hope to your men and keeping none for yourself. That leads him into the third movie when he leads the charge on the fields of Pellenor (sp?)

[@deanzaZZR]

@@LeanBack_HaveASnack_TakeANap Which is missing from the books. Theoden King did need the assistance of Gandalf. Once that was done Theoden regained his kingly manner and battle hardiness. He didn't need psychological help from Aragorn.

[@mattkrause1573]

Oh my gosh. They are definitely some good reaction channels in this world. And they're worth fighting for.

[@laurenloertscher1319]

Favorite lines: "Give him an exorcism!" "A good dream indeed" "I don't want to pick favorites, but Aragon is my favorite" "He's one of *those* dads" "I feel like they walk too slow to get there in time" "i CaN't HaNdLe It!!" (Merry and her simultaneously) "There won't be a Shire" (Almost crying) "They're so brave" "Oh no, just when I was getting some hope??"

[@dmichael1172]

I love all this extra uploads. It does show that you are always trying to expand and you love doing this for your fans. Thank you.

[@last-_-rites1734]

"Those death screamer black horse people" best description ever. Love your reactions lol

[@jppcasey]

This is nearly 20 years old. I had forgotten how good it really was.

[@berzerk1450]

The really good movies never get old. It was just a few weeks back when i watched the Movie "Wizard of Oz" together with my girlfriend and she never saw that movie ever before and she was totally baffled when i told her this movie is from 1939. And i bet the Lord of the Rings trilogy will still be watchable in 25 and 50 years either, because the movie wasn't made for the sake of early 2000 SFX demonstration, but for eternity.

[@logandarklighter]

42:43 "What about the Dwarves?" This is - If I recall correctly - addressed in either the appendixes to Lord of the Rings, or elsewhere. But the Dwarves (and others) had their hands full in the North. As epic and wide ranging as the movies and even the original books were, they were only covering PART of the War of the Ring. The most direct and important part, certainly. But this was as close to a true "World War" as Middle Earth ever got. And almost no place was untouched by the conflict by the end. Trust me. The Dwarves were doing their part against the armies of Sauron. (Someone better versed in the lore should take over at this point. I am not a "deep lore" fan or scholar of Tolkien's world.)

[@Mertztillithurts]

It is addressed in a few places in the books (and other Tolkien books). Erebor (Lonely Mountain) was under seige. The Elves of Legolas' home in Mirkwood fought against the orcs and even Lothlorien was attacked three times after the Fellowship left. All the men of the East and South rallied to Suaron's cause (they basically were his slaves, so reluctantly fought for him). Not much else needs saying.

[@MichaelMyers87]

Easterling Men from Rhun attacked the Dwarves of Erebor around the same time Minas Tirith was attacked. The Dwarves were able to hold out and eventually win the battle, but were unable to send aid to Rohan or Gondor. The battle was actually pretty close for a time, but after the One Ring was destroyed the Easterlings fled in terror back to Rhun.

[@MichaelMyers87]

@@Mertztillithurts Yes Erebor, Mirkwood and Lothlorien were all attacked around the same time Minas Tirith was. But Erebor and Mirkwood were only diversionary attacks with smaller amounts of forces attacking those places, to distract the good peoples of Middle Earth from Sauron's 2 main priorities that he sent most of his forces against: Minas Tirith and Lothlorien.

[@leesweets4110]

They made a book from the movies? Thats cool.

[@stefanlaskowski6660]

@@leesweets4110 🤣

[@parissimons6385]

Enjoyed your reaction before, and also enjoying these more complete recuts! Thank you! Since you asked, Cassie, the funeral song for Theodred (Theoden's son) is supposed to be sung by his cousin (Theoden's niece) Eowyn in the language of the Rohirrim. However, according to the conceits of the LotR books, the Rohirric language was translated by Prof Tolkien into Old English, just as he translated Westron (the Common Speech) into English, so the song is a lament sung in Old English. And when calming down the horse, Aragorn is speaking in Sindarin (the Elvish language of the Sindar, the largest Elvish population of Beleriand in the First Age, and one side of Elrond's and Aragorn's Elvish ancestry; the other side of their Elvish heritage comes from the Noldor, with the senior Noldo remaining in Middle Earth being Galadriel - Elrond's mother-in-law and Arwen's grandmother, and who was born in Valinor during the time of the Two Trees in the First Age).

[@paulwagner688]

And Aragorn also knows to speak Quenya as well.

[@parissimons6385]

@@paulwagner688 Yup. You're right.

[@conflictmagazine]

And that, my friends, is a Tolkien fan! 🙂

[@Outland9000]

Golums theme is quite possibly one of the most beautiful pieces of music written for film.

[@Sindrijo]

Where once was light Now darkness falls Where once was love Love is no more Don't say goodbye Don't say I didn't try These tears we cry Are falling rain For all the lies you told us The hurt, the blame And we will weep to be so alone We are lost, we can never go home So in the end I'll be what I will be No loyal friend Was ever there for me Now we say goodbye We say you didn't try These tears you cry Have come too late Take back the lies The hurt, the blame And you will weep When you face the end alone You are lost, you can never go home You are lost, you can never go home

[@augth]

I'm amazed by how much you can foresee on a first watch. You have a very good grasp on the story and the characters.

[@johndix2857]

This is my 4th reaction video by you and your genuineness, and innocence have captured my heart LoL. Getting ready for pt 2.

[@And-ur6ol]

As one who loves to watch LOTR reactions, I always love how in the second movie, almost everyone is like "oh no, do we have to see this again? I don't want to", and knowing what is about to happen, it's hard not sit with a smile as you/they say it :D

[@chemquests]

Yes this movie is great at making the audience feel what the characters are experiencing

[@And-ur6ol]

@@chemquests you misunderstand what i am getting at. I am talking about the opening scene where Gandalf fights the Balrog. The funny part is not that the audience is experiencing what the characters are, but that they are like "no not this again", but seconds later, they will love it (and i doubt Gandalf loved it). But otherwise you are right

[@chemquests]

@@And-ur6ol it’s a cool moment no doubt

[@fday1964]

My friends and I saw each film on opening night. It's been great to see you gasp, laugh, startle at the same moments we, and the audience experienced.

[@valkeery1216]

I love Sam in these movies he always at the end says or does something that really touches you

[@stubbystudios9811]

Can’t wait for your reaction for the third movie. It has what is considered the greatest scene in cinematic history. There is a reason why the third movie swept the Oscars

[@awmperry]

Which one? Lots of great scenes in RotK.

[@corpsefoot758]

@@awmperry The charge of the Rohirrim? I’m not sure

[@theConquerersMama]

I think she will love the end. Especially for Sam.

[@JFrazer4303]

Probably the charge and Legolas having fun with a mumakil. Coming in close competition for it are when Eowyn and Merry defeat Angmar, and when Frodo wakes up after the eagles picked them up. Or Frodo and Gollum fighting for the Ring, in the mountain.

[@VPortho]

32:12 The worst part in Elrond's speech to Arwen is that this is what eventually happened to her. Also, Elrond lost many closest to him in the past and doesn't want to let her, in a sense, sign her own death sentence. She's all he has left in Middle-earth.

[@Gfoot1]

When I first saw this movie, I knew Weaving only as evil agent Smith and saw that scene as an asshole father pressuring his daughter to not be with the man she loves. Took me a rewatch to realize that he was actually a loving father, desperately pleading with his daughter not to leave him.

[@gigiw.7650]

@ veepee Didn't he have his sons? (You see them in the books.)

[@stevenlowe3026]

@@gigiw.7650 Yes, Elladan and Elrohir

[@wierdalien1]

His real father, his adoptive fathers, his brother, his wife, his mother. All separated from him for at least 6000 years, if not eternity.

[@JFrazer4303]

Not true at all. Her choice was to become a mortal, like Tinuviel. She lived a little longer than he, (him, to about 250 years after the war) one year after Aragorn/Ellesar died. What Elrond told her about her living on and on and on after he dies was bullsh!t they made up for the movie for no good reason. Everyone knew that as she said in the movie, she had chosen to live a mortal life. That means growing old and dying. Decades before the war of the Ring, she had made that decision, but they had to wait to see if he and everyone else would survive whatever turn of fate he was prophesied to take part in. She would die here, if the fellowship failed and Aragorn died and the whole world was taken by Sauron.

[@nilocblue]

This trilogy is widely regarded as one of the best in all of cinematic history.

[@michaelbastraw1493]

"That names a giveaway for, "bad guy."" Mr. and Mrs. Wormtongue pretty much sealed his fate when they named him. Best. Leo.

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

They lived next door to Mr and Mrs Backstabber and down the street from Mr and Mrs Toebreakers

[@OneTrueVikingbard]

In all fairness, I doubt Galmod and his missus were named “Wormtongue.” In Old Norse culture (and similarly, Anglo-Saxon culture, from which the Rohirrim were based), it was common for people of renown or infamy to be given kennings which described their most known roles or attributes. For instance, Odin is called the All-Father because he was the father of the gods; Ragnar was called “Lothbrok” over his hairy breeches, and Rollo was called “Ganger” because he was so big that no horse could carry him, so he walked everywhere. Therefore it is almost certain that Gríma son of Galmod earned the name “Wormtongue” as a slur based on his wicked behavior and lying words, and it was not a family name.

[@sailiealquadacil1284]

A lot of people in this world have what is called an "epessë", a nickname of sorts. Galadriel is an epessë (her father named her Artanis and her mother Nerwen; Celeborn named her Alatariel, which eventually morphed into Galadriel). Arwen's epessë is Undómiel, Evenstar. Sometimes, the epessë replaces previous names (as in Galadriel's case) and sometimes, it is added as an extra name (as with Arwen). The only people in this universe to have family names are the Hobbits. Everyone else would usually introduce themselves as "daughter/son of".

[@mon_moi]

Apparently Wormtongue is just what the Rohirrim began to call him because of his underhanded tactics. Only Theoden himself respected Grima enough not to use that name.

[@mon_moi]

​@@sailiealquadacil1284the concept of epessë is fascinating and produced many aesthetically pleasing names. I think more fantasy authors should bring back this practice

[@blacksheep9458]

35:45 Cassie: "DON'T!...Be a good dad right now!" Denethor: "Got it, Don't be a good dad right now."

[@CelebritySpandexHD]

That was very nice of you to take the time to make the improvements, Cassie! Happy New Year! 🎉🎊🥳Michael

[@huntergraham2739]

“They are just throwing rocks?” Well yes that is actually a very good tactical move in defending a fortress. They don’t cost anything and we’re used throughout history.

[@torrencel.2662]

Wow, been watching for awhile now. Finally subbed. Love your genuine reactions Casie! Love Carley's too! You guys are pretty down to earth. Fun fact: When Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) kicked the helmet, he broke his toe and fell to his knees. His scream was genuine. He kept going to get the take. Talk about commitment to the character!

[@TheYeahsta]

Its interesting how strongly she is connected to the emotions of the films. Reinforces why we love them.

[@nathanielwalker5581]

So awesome that you take the time to revisit earlier content to fix/reupload. This was a great watch.

[@klburroughsnz]

Hi from New Zealand Cassie Hoped you enjoyed seeing so much of our Scenery in these movies So many the scenes were filmed close to my Queenstown home, like when they are marching across the tops of 'Deer Park Heights' with the snow covered 'Remarkables' Mountains in the backdrop - can see that from my home. I'm sure you have many equivalently beautiful locations in Canada, but movies like these have done so much for showcasing the diversity/beauty we have in a relatively small country ...anyway, glad you enjoyed ;-)

[@ioanzatui]

38:15 "Oh...wow." Yes, that is generally the response when you first see Aragorn swaggering through those doors in slow-motion🥴

[@Arthezius]

rewatching this. I laughed when you were excited about 30k subs and I look and you are at 232k subs now. Good job. Stay sweet and humble. Love it!

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

I absolutely love your reactions. You're passion and emotions tell it all!!!

[@StephenLuke]

This film was released on December 18, 2002, one day later, I was born. 😊

[@Shadowace724]

While as beautiful as Arwen is, Eowyn is the lady for me :) I have read the books over 2 dozen times, seen the movies in the theater and many times since. I can never get enough of the LOTR. I love your reactions, and look forward to seeing your future reactions as well as going back and seeing your earlier ones.

[@royalewithcheese7]

“Where is the horse and rider? Where is the horn that was blowing? They have passed like rain on the mountains, Like window in the meadow. The days have gone day in the west, Behind the hills, into shadow.” That poem is heartbreakingly beautiful

[@Mcvthree3]

Gollum is everything. He's hilarious and terrifying and disgusting, and adorable, and pathetic, and evil, and tragic. He's the most complex character in the story, and one of the greatest characters in all of cinema. Andy Serkis's voice and motion capture performance is extraordinary.

[@mariadore7000]

“I don’t wanna play favourites but Aragorn is my favourite” 😂😂

[@robbob5302]

😛

[@johnniclasen6262]

Good reaction! And good idea with the extended uploads. Thanks! Looking forward to the third one, but take your time. Happy New Year! At 17:19 "How does he not see them?" They have elven capes (cloaks) made by Galadriel and her people in Lorien. First time given to someone from outside. They are very good for camouflage.

[@conservativefelon4350]

What a pure, beautiful Caring person. When Gimli Was chasing after Aragon and Legolas she said “I’m really worried about him “like he was too tired. Such a kind person

[@Doctor_Kissworthy]

I love your reactions so much! As I watch you, not only do I discover your first-reaction love for the movies, but I am reinacting my awe and wonder at these cinematic masterpieces... so many moments I am re-living, like realising that Gandalf is alive, seeing Shadowfax approaching, the end of the movie when Faramir makes the most important and dangerous choice of his life....

[@viktorvaughn7341]

Since you seemed to enjoy the Elvish language so much, I feel obligate to tell you that the entire language of Elvish was made up by Mr. Tolkien himself, not only a whole language, but different dialects as well, as seen throughout the films Elves from different places speak Elvish with slight differences in pronunciation as well as some different words with the same meaning. And elvish was not the only language he create either. Also since elves are immortal they were choosing to basically give up on middle-earth and return to the undying lands to live forever, the catch being if an Elf does not good to the Undying lands they loose their immortality. (though only half elves generally have a choice)

[@BaronNate]

omg you are so pure of heart!!!! I knew I loved you for a reason! LOL Your reactions make me smile and feel what you are feeling when you are upset. Your hubby is the luckiest :D Love this and all I've watched of your videos.

[@Necro616]

If I recall, the Rohan flag tearing free and blowing away wasn't scripted, but it fit the scene so well that they kept it in.

[@patrickcromwell7554]

Technically Elves' vision is not exactly special per se; it's just vastly superior to a simple human's even one such as Aragorn who is not ONLY a very well trained tracker and hunter but blessed with long life. Generally speaking Elves can see up to perhaps 5 times the distance of humans and usually have no need of torches or light sources in the dark due to an ability to see heat; like a Predator. But Tolken also had his own view of what Elves should be so there's that.

[@ericaschoenberg7782]

According to the lore ™ Middle Earth is flat for elves (which is how they can sail on a literal boat to the Grey Havens; iirc it used to be flat for everybody-a flat map with the land in the middle, thus the name-but after Isildur f’d up with the ring, it turned spherical for men etc. but i havent read the silmarillion so might be misremembering details). Anyway i read somewhere, not sure if canon or a theory, that this is why elves can see farther? Since the world is flat for them there isn’t a horizon blocking their ability to see really far, i guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@aidanwotherspoon905]

@@ericaschoenberg7782 it wasn’t Isildur that curved the earth, it was the last king of Numenor, Ar-Pharazon. Elendil, Isildur, and his brother Anarion remained faithful to the Valar when Ar-Pharazon defied them, which is why they were spared in the calamity that sunk the island of Numenor and curved the Earth

[@simonhassnilsson7009]

31:36 i love Grima's face here, he joined Saruman because he was promised that when sauron and saurman had won that he would be given eowyn's love (not sure how, maybe sorcery) but you can just tell that in that moment he's like "i did this because i wanted eowyn to love me, i diden't sign on to bringing about the end of mankind"

[@thehighguarduk4820]

I love all your reaction videos but I particular love The Lord of The Rings videos, very pleased its not muted any more.

[@willardleetaylorjr.3910]

Your reaction to the return of Gandalf is pure joy! And the riders arrival too

[@pink_alligator]

In Sam's speech at the end of this the fact that Tolkien, the author of this series, experienced fighting in the first world war (and in one of the worst battles of them all even) really shines through and it always manages to hit me really hard

[@MrGittz]

To be fair that speech is not written by Tolkien and was an invention of the movie

[@kaseycesena3996]

I love your reactions lol thanks for being a happy good person

[@AddiDaddy]

I absolutely love these movies, the books they came from in the world that was created by Tolkien, watching you experience the films and be so invested and moved; it moved me. In a truly genuine and authentic way you shared your reaction brought back a little piece of younger me when I first saw these, had to wait 2/3 years between! I’m so glad you get it now hahaha there’s just so so much to this story and world. I’m gonna watch the Return of the King reaction now!

[@AC4892]

30k to 228k in 7 months, keep it up 😃 been watching a ton of your stuff lately

[@jasondamrau9147]

By far my absolute favorite 1st time reactor to LOTR. Immediately subscribed on Patreon so I can rewatch the movies along with the reaction. Gonna have to do a run through of them again with your reaction. Your genuine heartfelt reaction to these movies makes them even more enjoyable even though I have seen each of them at least 30 times. I literally saw Return of the King 12 times in the theatre when I worked at a movie theatre

[@melme82]

“Oh, wow! Aragorn is so hot right now” I laughed so hard!! When I saw this in the theater the entire room gasped when Aragorn opened those double doors! And then we all laughed at the collective experience. It was movie magic.

[@zombie_biker1804]

As a completely straight man... I must concur in that moment aragorn is so hot.

[@demyanrudenko]

42:28 it's never addressed in the movies, but dwarves had their hands full with Sauron minions in their own lands

[@EchelonDnB]

"Pigs horses"!!!! - I;m crying 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Bruno-qx8nh]

wow i can't stop getting emotional with this movie. It's really amazing.

[@ruttiger500]

That’s cute in the beginning you trying to remember the names.I love your videos ! I love movies too so it’s cool to see someone’s reaction to movies you enjoy also.

[@TheImaginator972]

I'm happy your been enjoy The Lord Of The Rings so much, it's one of the greatest film trilogy of all time and I'm proud to be an fan of Middle-Earth since 2016.

[@Werrf1]

21:48 Eowyn's lament is sung in Old English, AKA Anglo-Saxon English, the language of Beowulf. Professor Tolkien taught the language at Oxford University, and he based the Rohirrim largely on their culture plus horses. That's also why Theoden is addressed as "Theoden King" instead of King Theoden - that's the way it would've been said in Old English.

[@borgthepig]

Wow I didn’t know that. That’s really cool

[@ryansyler8847]

Þeoden is an Anglo-Saxon word for "king." In fact all the names of the kings of Rohan except for Eorl are just words for "king," "lord," "prince," etc. "King Theoden" or "Theoden king" doesn't matter. It all translates to "king king."

[@cteal2018]

You have finally realized why this trilogy maybe the best combined 10+hrs ever put on film...every actor brings thier A game, the sets and the natural scenery (wejoke that New Zealand has a Hobbit-based economy now) the costumes, and Howard Shore's breathtaking score...this film does not miss a thing.

[@clauden780]

I'm calling fellowship The Squad Of The Rings from now on. Thank you. I needed that laugh. 🤣🤣

[@kethrytamra3707]

One of my favorite characters in the books was Faramir. I feel like Peter Jackson did him dirt in the movies. In the book, when Faramir found out Frodo was carrying the ring, he was not tempted by it at all. The first thing he said when he found out was basically "that thing is super evil, get it away from me and my people. You need provisions? You need a guard? You got it. Just destroy that thing as soon as possible." As for his relationship with his father. It wasn't nearly as bad in the books. He had actually grown up knowing his father's love and pride. Sure Boromir was the favorite, but he was the heir so that was to be expected. As his dad started to go mad, he basically started to ignore/dismiss Faramir. He was never out right hostile or hurtful to him.

[@Zireael83]

thanks! :) you have the best reactions to this, by far!

[@MichalBreslau]

52:30 such charge really took place in Polish - Swedish war in XVII century, when winged hussars attacked from top of the mountain Swedish camp placed under the mountain.

[@cheezemonkeyeater]

Grima: But my lord, there is no such force. Such A Force: HI THERE!

[@davida.j.berner776]

Now I shall forever think of this trilogy as The Flock vs The Death-Screamer Black Horse People. Not sure I should thank you for that! 😆

[@ChibiAnna]

Your first lotr-reaction was the first video I saw of you. I love your genuine, compassionate personality. It’s a treat to watch you enjoy my favorite movies🌸

[@Jstrelts]

"And I come back to you now, at the turn of the tide." SO EPIC!

[@Jayce71]

Also don't miss this amazing Leonard Nimoy tune :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHSWZpaHgK2qsMk