The Lord of the Rings - ''You Have No Power Here'' - (HD)

Scene from ''The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers''. Gandalf frees Theoden.
Gandalf: Théoden, Son of Théngel. Too long have you sat in the shadows.
Gandalf: Harken to me! I release you from the spell.
Théoden: You have no power here Gandalf the Grey.
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[@sbeast64]

"I have not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm." No coming back from that one.

[@albinoshamrock8871]

I'll probably have to bust that one out on Thanksgiving.

[@naughtyskywalker9292]

... You ... YOUuu are the witless worm!!!! **runs away crying*

[@camkraw893]

@@naughtyskywalker9292 I WOULD STAY STILL IF I WERE YOU

[@PhantomTales]

omfg that was good @@camkraw893

[@vasilstanev4234]

This is how I imagine Tolkien, or any other veteran, putting homefront 'heroes' and armchair critics right at their proper place.

[@bigbadseed7665]

Can we all just acknowledge how incredible the 'old age' effect on Theoden was and how seamless the transition was as his youth returned?

[@borisrodriguez8575]

Makeup and effects were great! This scene is golden.

[@manictiger]

@@borisrodriguez8575 They probably spent hours getting that make up and prosthesis to look like that.

[@Namtov]

No big deal. I do the same every saturday evening. Just in reverse order. Drink a bit and look at the young strong guy in the mirror. And on Sunday Im back to old myself

[@rubydiseno9406]

Wow... I was thinking how BAD the transition was. They simply used the cross dissolve effect which can be found in almost every editing software...

[@pietrotettamanti7239]

@@rubydiseno9406 What the fuck? It took 11 hours to make all the makeup stages and filming, and then they blended the stages together with CGI. It still looks realistic.

[@peterkovacs834]

“I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed.” RIP Bernard Hill

[@dougmphilly]

For me, hill was the epitome of epicness

[@SuperProGamer_3000]

W fr fr I loved his character he seemed mean at first but then he came around and respected Aragon more and listened to Gandalf in the enf

[@LoneCommentWanderer]

Gandalf walking calmly while Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli throw hands with Rohan's guards will never stop being badass to me. He knew he wouldn't be touched by any of those punches.

[@gigantor6519]

"Rohan's guards" Nope. Those were Wormtongue's hired thugs.

[@LoneCommentWanderer]

@@gigantor6519 My bad.

[@thiagoguimaraes669]

they all lvl 20+, as the guards are lvl 5 topd

[@yoemichelp_yoe]

Anyways, we got the main idea. And it is the confidence on each other. Just being themselves and knowing everyone’s role towards one purpose. I also try to think what the Rohan soldiers that remained still were thinking when Gandalf was approaching. “Is he here to do good, or bad…’

[@burstcity3832]

@@thiagoguimaraes669 Gandalf the White is maximum, Aragorn is in excess of 50 and legolas somewhere similar..Gimli is just a tough bugger. Gandalf the White was not the same as Saruman the White, Gandalf got his power from Eru in the void when he died as the grey, Saruman got his from the angels. The truth of Gandalf the White is that the only people to even try to attack were the 3 walking with him there. At no point did an enemy move to attack him, infact, even shadows would not fall on him if he chose. The battle weary or defeated Gandalf was to fit in with modern cinema in that no person can have the type of power Gandalf the White had. The audience cannot accept a being would be untouchable and not use that might. The films were good but got Gandalf horribly wrong, when he rode out to save the Gondor soldiers, white fire lept from his palm, not a light from his staff, the Nazgul fled.

[@Wapamdon]

DERMATOLOGISTS HATE HIM FIND OUT HOW TO GET CLEANER SKIN WITH 1 SIMPLE TRICK

[@heisselnicholaspramoedya8121]

You mean getring hit with a staff

[@cult_of_odin]

@@heisselnicholaspramoedya8121 you have seen the results can you argue?

[@lenkaido1357]

@@heisselnicholaspramoedya8121 I'd hit myself till i bleed if it'll make my skin smooth n soft again 😅

[@Shebeast3]

🤣🤣

[@ceddhobbs132]

This shit is underrated af on here

[@versace_savace9140]

"I told you to take the wizards staff" LOTR equivalent of you had one job.

[@0knox]

But would you part an old man from his support? Come, will you not let us enter?' 'The staff in the hand of a wizard may be more than a prop for age' said Háma. He looked hard at the ash-staff on which Gandalf leaned. 'Yet in doubt a man of worth will trust to his own wisdom. I believe you are friends and folk worthy of honour, who have no evil purpose. You may go in.' That's from the book, but it is also portrayed well by the actor playing Hama. He isn't fooled at all that Gandalf would need his staff to walk, but he trusts Gandalf more than Wormtongue. He let's him in because he knows Gandalf is the only possible way to break the spell on his king. In other words, "I told you to take the wizards staff" "Yeah, you did, but go fuck yourself"

[@TallisKeeton]

@@0knox So this was Hama the Doorwarden of Meduseld who knew that the wizards staff can be something more than a staff and yet he trusted them as guests of honor. This was Hama who died a bit later during the travel to Helms Deep in a skirmish with wargs scouts and whose son Haleth was discussing hopelesness and hope with the ranger Aragorn - who was named "Estel" - "Hope" - during their nightly waiting on the walls of Helms Deep before the attack of Urucs. Haleth son of Hama was given "a good sword" and a bit of hope mere hours after he lost his own father, by none other but the returned king whose name was Hope :) Yes, I think that we can see in the acting of the Hama's actor that he knew about wizards staff and made his own decision. :) And also we can see the big difference between movies-Rohan and movies-Gondor - in Rohan every warrior has his own decission, even after he sworn his oath "to lord and land" but in Gondor every move of a guard is told him by the steward - no guard would even move against the orders of the steward - even if the orders are "burn my son alive" or " bring wood and oil", or "abandon the walls and flee". I love the way in which the subtle book differences between these two cultures were not actualy skipped or omitted for shortness but included - though of course in more sharpened and flattened way in the movies :) Gondor is more civilised, stoic, bysanthinic, Rohan is more barbaric, heroic, germanic. That is why I love these film - you can see the aspects of the book in the movies and you can see the aspects of the movies in the books - they are not opposing but mirroring each other.

[@cm5913]

Guard: "I didn't see no wizard. Just an old man with his walking stick." ;)

[@LoboNamacuix]

I’m dead 🤣😂😂☠️☠️

[@stephensmith4025]

“I told you to take the wizard’s staff”. Also a scene in a LOTR porno

[@moviewolverine89]

"Breathe the free air again, my friend." RIP Bernard Hill, our Theoden King.

[@TJSaw]

This scene has some of the best writing in the entire trilogy. “The courtesy of your halls has somewhat lessened of late, Theoden king.” “Late is the hour in which this conjurer chooses to appear. Lathspell I name him. Ill news is an ill guest.” “Be silent and keep your forked tongue behind your teeth. I have not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm.” “Too long have you sat in the shadows.” “Harken to me!” “I will draw you Saruman, as poison is drawn from a wound” “You did not kill me, you will NOT kill him.” “Breathe the free air again, my friend.” “Dark have been my dreams of late.” “Your fingers would remember their old strength better if they grasped your sword.” Most of these lines were penned down by Tolkien himself. And the way these legendary actors deliver them is also brilliant. This scene has endless rewatchability for me.

[@ChrisNYPilot]

Thank you for the text. Absolutely wonderful.

[@jackinder4016]

Honourable mention: 'Dark have my dreams been of late.'

[@Raiderfan-dp7du]

Anybody else think the Rohan theme is one of the best of the trilogy

[@jakebulette6485]

Raiderfan916 74 definetly

[@bridgecross]

One of the best themes of all time

[@AdoniSSiaN]

I agree!

[@justinhicks6816]

vehemently agree

[@miharijavec4605]

I dont agree, The return of the King for me is the BEST!

[@xaraxen]

Best anti-aging process I've ever seen

[@hankukakohanminaolen7182]

I didn't even see the effect

[@casartherandom3010]

xaraxen Lol. Introducing! The new cream to make you look like your 20s again! It works like magic!

[@StillLostInWonderland]

Doctors hate him

[@3618499]

@@StillLostInWonderland 😁 " HA HA!... YOU KNOW IT. "

[@kimberleymorris8052]

Where can I get this done

[@isamisset1578]

i love how the two guards at the door were perfectly aware of gandalf and his power, and let him keep his staff regardless. i think they were absolutely in on how gandalf would have the ability to restore theodeon. props to them!!!

[@AngelusBrady]

I think it's less that Hama knew of Gandalf's power but was hoping that as a wizard he would be able to do something. I expect he would had done the same if Radagast or the two Blue Wizards showed up.

[@matthewarant377]

Hama the doorward was a hero. Without him there would be no victory at helms deep.

[@AndrewMRoots]

@@matthewarant377 Or Minas Tirith either maybe

[@pureffm]

it is the power of his own ring Narya. It inspires hope and courage.

[@montewright111]

Look at 0:16. No staff.

[@davidclark3588]

Let’s get some love for Brad Dourif as Grima here. One of the most underrated performances of the trilogy.

[@firstsonofthesea7938]

He never fails to creep you out 😂😂😂

[@mde3370]

That's who I thought it was. I'm just now realizing this 😮

[@evanmiller2562]

Cant get my head around the fact Grima is CHUCKY!!!

[@AH-vr1ix]

He's brilliant. Great in the show Deadwood as well. He has a bigger role in that show. Top shelf actor.

[@pedrocampos691]

Faijo.

[@TJSaw]

“I will draw you, Saruman, as poison is drawn from a wound.” Just love that line.

[@ProLegend-bm2ql]

At last the hobbits had their faces turned towards home. They were eager now to see the Shire again; but at fi rst they rode only slowly, for Frodo had been ill at ease. When they came to the Ford of Bruinen, he had halted, and seemed loth to ride into the stream; and they noted that for a while his eyes appeared not to see them or things about him. All that day he was silent. It was the sixth of October. ‘Are you in pain, Frodo?’ said Gandalf quietly as he rode by Frodo’s side. ‘Well, yes I am,’ said Frodo. ‘It is my shoulder. The wound aches, and the memory of darkness is heavy on me. It was a year ago today.’ ‘Alas! there are some wounds that cannot be wholly cured,’ said Gandalf. ‘I fear it may be so with mine,’ said Frodo. ‘There is no real going back. Though I may come to the Shire, it will not seem the same; for I shall not be the same. I am wounded with knife, sting, and tooth, and a long burden. Where shall I fi nd rest?’ Gandalf did not answer.

[@northshoreparents7222]

But he did not, that's not how poison is drawn from a wound

[@wildfire9280]

@@northshoreparents7222 “Well yes, but the focus of the allegory is Saruman being a poison on Theoden, rather than literally drawing him out the same way poison would be.” -🤓

[@raulbetancourt5795]

Is pure poetry!

[@LoightaFluwid]

​@@northshoreparents7222Posin is drawn from Eowyn's stew

[@shubhamkejriwal7698]

'You have no power here; Gandalf the Grey' 'Did you just assume my colour?'

[@The94Venom]

Sauron during the entire trilogy: "AM I BEING DETAINED RIGHT NOW?!"

[@kaisattelberg5548]

there are more then just white and grey; blue and brown at least

[@dextervillaruel4719]

Dennis Hastings , there's more than 2 categories

[@Lucasp110]

Dennis Hastings There are no "wizard cathegories"

[@NeonBornSpartan]

I assumed he was grey.

[@tom_trs_clarke3641]

“”Dark have been my dreams of late””. This line hits me right in the centre of my heart, I believe we can all relate to this trilogy by looking at our own struggles through life and death.

[@ProLegend-bm2ql]

At last the hobbits had their faces turned towards home. They were eager now to see the Shire again; but at fi rst they rode only slowly, for Frodo had been ill at ease. When they came to the Ford of Bruinen, he had halted, and seemed loth to ride into the stream; and they noted that for a while his eyes appeared not to see them or things about him. All that day he was silent. It was the sixth of October. ‘Are you in pain, Frodo?’ said Gandalf quietly as he rode by Frodo’s side. ‘Well, yes I am,’ said Frodo. ‘It is my shoulder. The wound aches, and the memory of darkness is heavy on me. It was a year ago today.’ ‘Alas! there are some wounds that cannot be wholly cured,’ said Gandalf. ‘I fear it may be so with mine,’ said Frodo. ‘There is no real going back. Though I may come to the Shire, it will not seem the same; for I shall not be the same. I am wounded with knife, sting, and tooth, and a long burden. Where shall I fi nd rest?’ Gandalf did not answer.

[@yespls4184]

Bernard Hill delivers the line so beautifully

[@il_forte_]

Indeed. This scene has immense power.

[@NAzTRAdamUS]

I think it's my favorite line in all the movies.

[@brainrich1358]

Someone commented that is how it feels suffering from depression. Hopefully, wherever that person is, they're doing better

[@labellasongs]

The way the Rohan theme on violin re-emerges as he reaches for his sword, and that thick heavy sound of its unsheathing never fails to give me chills. What a moment, and what phenomenal music and sound directing

[@il_forte_]

Truly a masterpiece.

[@veramae4098]

"I shall not now be ashamed ..."

[@thepixalking6589]

It feels very Scottish, but a Scot would know better than I.

[@johnchen6310]

I AM CHILLING NOW from the sound... LOL

[@mvmvboss]

Yes❤

[@captloki13]

Why am I watching a clip? I should be watching the whole trilogy!

[@Sniper7023]

I watched them over the weekend, all three of them in the extended versions too.

[@kylesteinhauser2535]

Indeed, I think this every time.

[@johnhurley8918]

Because the Trilogy is 9 HOURS!

[@sevenstudiosproductions]

Anyone know i can watch them all? Hulu? Starz? Ect.

[@zanemarte9877]

@@johnhurley8918 More like 11.5 hours with all the extended and added scenes.

[@monterosmith6011]

where would the world be without Gandalf

[@Zrbrcr]

Well, there are eagles, so we'll be fine.

[@analothor]

you know the funny thing is if radagast actually gave a shit, he could have done the whole eagles fly to mount doom and drop the ring in

[@zankfrappa-ccino7493]

Montero Smith there aren't enough Gandalfs in the world. I knew 1. My nana and she's hopefully being Gandalf the white now. But she was so humble, she'd give her robe to someone who needed it more than she. The issue anymore are too many wormtongies and sarumans in my family and this world. No Gandalfs to speak of now save for my cat. Long live middle earth and the world Tolkien created for us.

[@SiliconBong]

Some might point out that if such a thing were possible the eagle (carrying the ring) might fall to the power of Sauron, and become B52 :o

[@guilhermedarosa7426]

At peace, I assume. Didn't all begin because Gandalf and Aragorn set Gollum free in Mirkwood?

[@straightjacket308]

Rest in peace Bernard Hill! You're casting was amazing in this film!

[@shaneryan6307]

"The courtesy of your hall has somewhat lessoned of late." One of my favorite lines in the series.

[@waldirrafaeldemario5623]

The way he delivers “Theoden King” after that is like a thunder also

[@darkdaxter15]

I love the unarmed combat going on in the background as Gandalf approaches Theoden.

[@SovereignStatesman]

Yeah, if you're GAY. As if Gandalf really needs it, when all three of them can't even touch him WITH their weapons... but carry on, defending that all-powerful wizard from a few unarmed mooks! Stupidity to the Enth power.

[@primecreator5257]

Tom Havens, you truly have some issues. I dont know what happened that made you this insecure, but I wish you good luck in your life.

[@J0ECRAWF15H]

I like how none of the people in the Hall actually have weapons.

[@toonsis]

not unusual around the king, but this is Middle Earth anyhoo

[@memeteam2016]

"mooks" - I like that choice of insult :^) - used to use it all the time.

[@Turbo9987]

How Ian McKellan didn't get an Oscar for his iconic performance is beyond me.

[@jackel54130]

He was nominated for The Fellowship of the Ring.

[@michelleang9870]

His bracelet charm that he got from New Zealanders as a token for good luck apparently didn't work - according to Graham Norton show.

[@dorgeshuun]

@@michelleang9870 "Didn't work, eh?"

[@ProLegend-bm2ql]

At last the hobbits had their faces turned towards home. They were eager now to see the Shire again; but at fi rst they rode only slowly, for Frodo had been ill at ease. When they came to the Ford of Bruinen, he had halted, and seemed loth to ride into the stream; and they noted that for a while his eyes appeared not to see them or things about him. All that day he was silent. It was the sixth of October. ‘Are you in pain, Frodo?’ said Gandalf quietly as he rode by Frodo’s side. ‘Well, yes I am,’ said Frodo. ‘It is my shoulder. The wound aches, and the memory of darkness is heavy on me. It was a year ago today.’ ‘Alas! there are some wounds that cannot be wholly cured,’ said Gandalf. ‘I fear it may be so with mine,’ said Frodo. ‘There is no real going back. Though I may come to the Shire, it will not seem the same; for I shall not be the same. I am wounded with knife, sting, and tooth, and a long burden. Where shall I fi nd rest?’ Gandalf did not answer.

[@il_forte_]

@@jackel54130 shocking indeed. Previous nominations for Fellowship notwithstanding, he controls every scene he’s in.

[@WestLegend03]

Everyone talks about Theoden's rejuvenation, but my personal favorite moment is when Gandalf pushes Theoden away for the last time and Saruman is shown symbolically falling backwards. Not only the transition is smooth af, but it brings you directly back to their first duel in FOTR, when Gandalf was weaker and kept being pushed the same way. Tells you a lot about how much stronger he has become, not to mention Saruman confused look right after.

[@MundaneBrain]

Bernard Hill, RIP. Excellent performance.

[@123abcdef3]

Saruman: "If I go, Theoden dies." Gandalf: "You did not kill me. You will not kill him." The confidence and conviction behind his words are awesome. Gandalf knew he was now more powerful than Saruman.

[@namewastaken2496]

In limitation of using power he is, but when they are just going to set out from Valinor. Saruman/Curúnir, was more powerful than Gandalf/Olórin. But Saruman falls into darkness so it causes his power to wane.

[@MorgothBauglire]

@@namewastaken2496 wane ? I'd say it causes eru to just lessen his power or increase gandalfs upon sending him back to arda after his demise facing the balrog of morgoth

[@namewastaken2496]

@@MorgothBauglire Yea that one makes sense actually. Thanks for making that up.

[@sonokawaray]

Might be a little of both Gandalf having permission to use his full power (Iluvatar fully trusting he'll use it responsibly) and Saruman waning in power the more he falls to evil. The power of Middle-Earth's divine beings is huge but not infinite, and there's a running trend of the big bads weakening over time as they sustain unrecoverable injuries and spread their power outside of themselves as part of their plans. By the time Morgoth finally got the boot he was actually pretty vulnerable, between getting banged up in various fights over the centuries and transferring so much of his own power into strengthening his forces and corrupting the world itself --- compare that to the time before the Elves showed up, when he was so powerful he could just destroy whatever world the Valar tried to make, and they couldn't do much of anything about it until John Cena in god form tagged in. In a similar fashion, Sauron lost his ability to shapeshift (a big loss for a guy whose MO was deception and manipulation) when Numenor got destroyed and almost took him with it, and of course putting 99% of his power into magical artifacts he could control was a gamble that backfired big time. So for Saruman, it wouldn't surprise me if the effort of making his own super-Orc army to work/compete with Sauron was also taxing for the wizard, and Gandalf knew that. Saruman may have been the strongest when they first sailed to Middle-Earth, but in the attempt to realize his ambitions he's wearing himself out, to the point a revived and supercharged Gandalf now has the clear advantage.

[@Dragonk116]

Is Saruman really that powerful to being with? He literally got shot with an arrow and died.

[@wannahockachewie897]

3:33 "I know your face". That's what Theoden says to Eowyn again when he dies :'(

[@bosheek8632]

Thats hell bad dementia he has :(

[@pbentle1990]

spoiler

[@insanityrulestheday]

Obviously a case of DeJa Vu. :-)

[@Legba85]

Cruel foreshadowing

[@mattkhourie4037]

@Noah Levine agreed. I love when great fiction pulls it off like that.

[@welshlout3400]

This scene really cements Gandalf as having transformed into something 'greater', and probably somewhat closer to his true identity as an angelic spirit. His look of recognition that he is talking to Saruman at 2:05 isn't followed by one of fear or concern as it may have previously. Instead, without batting an eyelid, he literally throws off the mantle of his wise-but-kinda-doddery Grey persona, and demonstrates to everyone that from now on, he's in Business Mode.

[@SG-pj1ed]

Well said

[@leargamma4912]

In the book, he didn't use any kind of magic or power to snap theoden out of it. I think it was a good change.

[@welshlout3400]

@@leargamma4912 The film really upped the ante to make this scene rather more like a rematch battle between the wizards than Gandalf ‘healing’ Theoden. Its an unsubtle homage to The Exorcist and other demon possession films, but by repositioning Gandalf’s role as a liberator instead of a healer, Theoden is allowed to grow into himself more naturally over the rest of the films. So I definitely prefer this version more too.

[@daviejay8714]

'doddery', great word. Take a bow son. A splendid use of the word.

[@andrewbray4923]

If I remember correctly I read some where that the reason Gandalf came back stronger was Eru himself. He sent Gandalf back because he had "unfinished business" and the power up came from Eru basically giving him access to his full spectrum of powers. Gandalf and Sauraman are both Maia, the same as Sauron infact. Either one could have fought Sauron to a stalemate or possibly beat him sans The Ring but where more or less restricted by Eru

[@mikemartinez2326]

The look of awe on the man that holds Theoden’s sword as he draws it, the strength of the king has returned

[@phillipwalling7470]

The exorcist, Lord of the rings edition.

[@JnEricsonx]

That joke gets bonus points when your remember that Brad Dourif/Wormtongue was in the 3rd Exorcist movie. And HOLY SHIT he was incredible in it.

[@phillipwalling7470]

Jon Ericson True.

[@digifreak90]

There was a third exorcist movie?

[@JnEricsonx]

Yes, unless you want to consider it part 2, because apparently, Exorcist 2 is one of the biggest pieces of crap people have ever seen.

[@SovereignStatesman]

Yep because Sauron was a demon who could possess people, and Wormtongue was his imp.... because the book was too BORING, you know, with him just TALKING Theoden into a state of self-doubt... just like with Saruman having his men MARCH Gandalf up to the top of the tower, rather than LEVITATING him up.

[@MartinTraXAA]

One of the best things about Lord Of The Rings is how they made the language of Tolkien seem so natural and effortless. The wordings are reminiscent of Sagas & old poems and epics, but they're delivered as if it was utterly common.

[@winsenken]

Yeah my english is not good enough to understand the book but I can understand the dialogue of the movie

[@sonokawaray]

Reminds me of how Shakespeare's plays are easier to follow when watched instead of read. As old as the writing style is, good acting and direction still bridges the gap of time.

[@frzferdinand72]

He deliberately tried to use Germanic words as opposed to Latin words wherever possible to give it that natural poetic feel. Tolkien was a genius.

[@generalerica4123]

@@aa1589 Wowowowowow, Sir Ian McKellen is still among us.

[@generalerica4123]

@@frzferdinand72 He was, first and foremost, a linguist. Indeed it is often said that he created the Lord of the Rings to have a world in which to employ his own language, and though I think that this was not the only reason, the way he did it is absolutely stupendously increadible. Im pretty sure that this will never again happen in Human History, it is a singular piece of work by a truly skilled, an exceptional Author, and he deserves every bit of praise he gets.

[@dannymo8010]

I can't believe this movie is over 20 years old now. Still looks fantastic!

[@firstsonofthesea7938]

The dead marshes is video game quality good

[@TJSaw]

It forever will look fantastic. True genius isn’t limited to its time. It’s for all time.

[@jamesrawlins735]

Except for the Army of the Dead (which the Special Effects team admit was their weakest work, especially compared to what Pirates of the Caribbean did) LOTR is one of the absolute gold standards. It's so sad that a lot of the lessons they learned in LOTR they seemed to forget in The Hobbit.

[@QueLindoFilms]

A timeless work of art.

[@galmanferguson]

Can we all agree Brad's accent is so on point here. He stayed in character between takes that even Bernard Hill thought he was indeed british and was shocked when he finally heard him speak in his natural American accent.

[@thundermothstudio5446]

It's also clear that he drew on his previous work as Chucky for this role, although what he was going for is different. Chucky is mainly casually evil, while Grima Wormtongue is sly and cunning. Both are chilling but Grima is definitely closer to the uncanny valley end of the spectrum.

[@galmanferguson]

@@thundermothstudio5446 he voiced that freaky damned ugly lil doll thing as well???? Omg that's why I found his performance chilling as Grima. It's his voice.

[@thundermothstudio5446]

@@galmanferguson Yup! Same guy! This actually came out in 2002-2003, only a year or two before Seed of Chucky/Child's Play 5 (which, while it's definitely on the weaker end of the Chucky films is still decent enough). Billy Boyd, who played Pippin in this trilogy, also had a role in that movie as Glen/Glenda. I always thought that was interesting.

[@Plathismo]

Very underrated actor.

[@Hank..]

Finding himself outmatched in matters of wizardry, Saruman resorted to the tried and true tactic of screaming "GAAAAAAAAHHHH!" and lunging at his enemy face-first

[@Astrosimi]

The Bilbo Baggins technique.

[@gunnanusit1956]

LoL 🤣

[@George_M_]

At that point, it's a fair tactic - he's about to lose his hold, the most he can do is try to force Gandalf to kill Theoden.

[@graydigitalservices]

It's the old throw the empty gun at Superman's chest technique

[@MaryToddLincoln65]

The Kzinti scream-and-leap method

[@IamLegend256]

I love how when the fighting starts and Gamling reaches for his sword, Hama stops him and is like "Nah brah, just watch."

[@joeydoherty368]

That’s the scene when your bosses boss shows up at the job.

[@galmanferguson]

Too bad Hama died 🙄

[@jodofe4879]

He also lets Gandalf pass into the hall with his staff (despite having direct orders to take it away) and stands ready right away with Theoden's sword. There is no way Hama wasn't in on the plan somehow.

[@petrstanovsky7648]

@@jodofe4879 I think he just knew Theoden is cursed and only Gandalf can cure him. But that doesn't make him lesser man.

[@fiction5559]

@@petrstanovsky7648 I think the same. He knew Theoden was cursed, and seeing Gandalf gave him hope, so he let him pass with the staff.

[@ShatnerLover]

Brad Dourif is amazing. He’s criminally underrated.

[@UndyingShadow83]

That rising music never fails to send a shiver STRAIGHT up my spine.

[@GhostofRhurValley]

The power of Gandalf compels you!

[@AdamKoskiTetrahedron]

GhostOfRhurValley 1945 that would make for a hell of a GIF :D

[@alphabanjaxedbanshee7034]

Bitch

[@RageCage1701]

These movies were so fucking good. I wish I could go back in time to 2001 and relive their roll out. It's hard to think of another property which has the potential to be so epic. This was a once-in-a-generation event.

[@MisterSpinalzo]

I hope they'll never to a reboot.

[@Rinesmyth]

@@MisterSpinalzo Amen to that

[@DEVDissers]

And it seems to have lived up to it. Reading through the trilogy right now

[@Rinesmyth]

@@DEVDissers the same passion and meticulous thinking went through the movies as it did through the books

[@thefoolsfavorite]

Shall I start watching the movies? I heard it was good!

[@MYldrayMeric]

The moment when Theoden grasps the sword.. that Melody performed by the orchestra.. That look in the eyes of Eowyn and tears of glory.. That camera movement from right to left when Theoden is looking at his sword and realizing the betrayal of Wormtongue and shifting from a powerless man into a King.. And that acting of Bernard Hill.. what a masterpiece of directing.. Every time I watch this, it sent a chill up my spine and put tears in my eyes...

[@af2876]

Its the time of the year isnt it ? The time to watch the whole masterpiece again. Every winter when the days get darker i get this urge to sit down tune out the world and enjoy this masterpiece

[@loureirodamota]

"Hearken to me!" "I will draw you Saruman as poison is drawn from a wound" The best phrases in this scene. Gandalf speech is always so powerful.

[@keithwing4715]

Hagar to me.

[@dragone236]

I love that his speech also derives power from how he speaks with complete authority. Another example is the extended edition when he confronts Saruman and simply says “Saruman, your staff is broken” and the world simply adjusted to what he said as if it was the word of God. It’s the same way he says, “you did not kill me, you will not kill him.”

[@BlackDiamond2718]

"Go back to the abyss. Fall into the nothingness that awaits you and your master." God that was so powerful. Too bad the Witch-King replied in greater strength.

[@BlackDiamond2718]

@Ahmad Adnan i did and yet I didn’t remember…

[@michaelhutchinson2854]

Horatio to me*

[@davecrupel2817]

"Dark, have been my dreams of late" Those who have recovered from depression would know this better than most...

[@fressejetzt840]

@Bill Ferrero it's kinda the same Sadness becomes your drug when you get depression

[@philoshaughnessy906]

Yes and Amen. Any time you like.

[@rickogden204]

Amen..and the LOTR trilogy helped me to deal with it..the films have not removed the underlying cause of my depression but just watching them helps tremendously

[@danthemanhart]

Dave Crupel I agree

[@Kraziel797]

Your fingers would remember their old strength better, if they grasped your sword.

[@Stalicone]

Saruman - In Orthanc with a giant purple bruise on his forehead from Gandalf’s staff - 100 miles away.

[@thetroopercss]

It is absolutely unbelievable how well these movies have held up, it’s 20 years since return of the king and these movies are still amazing.

[@Sorakeyblademaster37]

2:13 I love Legolas's reaction. As an elf he's seeing Gandalf's true angelic/divine form. It's the little things like this that make this movie great.

[@Ember2168]

Actually no gandalf is still clothed in mortal flesh. His true divine form is only able to be seen in Valinor. It's just his white robes giving off the light.

[@kevinvanhove5834]

@@Ember2168 Exactly lol, just because he is Gandalf the White now doesn't mean he's in his Maiar form.. The Valar just gave him a little upgrade

[@StefanMArndt]

@@kevinvanhove5834 Actually, Gandalf's upgrade came from Eru Illuvatar, directly. Because Gandalf had stayed true to his original task, Eru sent Gandalf back with more of his Maiar power. The Valar didn't really have a say in the matter.

[@kevinvanhove5834]

@@StefanMArndt Yes correct, not sure why I said it was the Valar

[@genosynk546]

Yes! I was thinking because only he could actually see the diviness of gandalfs white form? While everyone there didn't see what we (the viewers) and the elf can see? Anyways it's a great!!! Little add on that goes soo far

[@pauldickinson3961]

3:54 When your nasal congestion goes away.

[@ACEANIMATIONSTUDIOS]

Thats great lmao

[@tehgundulf9394]

Lmfao

[@thomasp4436]

@paul Dickinson OK, out of nowhere but you know names come from our ancestries' job right?.... I think you should probably question your lineage man

[@pauldickinson3961]

@@thomasp4436 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2Lcq6Kfiq56fdU

[@thomasp4436]

@@pauldickinson3961 I know I'm so proud of myself I'm wet and all, bud

[@meonkrishnanan5920]

2:35 I don't know why but the authority with which McKellan delivered those two lines makes me tear up

[@Josh-99]

This movie is such an epic masterpiece. It really did the books justice. Tolkien would have been so proud to see his magnificent works brought to life in these pieces of art.

[@Jason-tr2xr]

Love your profile picture

[@zionravenloberiano4188]

Agreed... except for that one series

[@andytheawesome7592]

I’m not sure he would’ve, to be honest. It’s very common for even well-received film adaptations of books to be hated by the books’ authors, and Tolkien was very strongly against both technology and consumerism, so he would probably have been against the very notion of his books being adapted into a mass-market film series.

[@Josh-99]

@@andytheawesome7592 That's a weird take. Tolkien wasn't against technology, though he was certainly against consumerism and was pretty socialist, largely because he was opposed to extremes. He could be best described as someone who disliked "-isms". He was fascinated by technology, but he didn't hate it. He did think that life was better during the pre-industrial revolution era, and had a somewhat glamorized view of "years past", but he loved listening to radio. I think he would have enjoyed seeing his characters brought to life; The Lord of the Rings trilogy did a good job of staying mostly true to the source works. I do not, however, think he would have thought highly of The Hobbit trilogy.

[@fluffybacon]

@@Josh-99 I agree with this notion too, a lot of heart and soul was put into the creation of the LOTR trilogy by everybody involved and I think Tolkein would have appreciated that. Now if it were created entirely through technology alone (CGI) then he'd have had a serious problem.

[@Gatz22]

The soundtracks in the entire LOTR franchise is such a masterpiece

[@Timbyte]

my passed away father looked a lot like Theoden. i always loved that character. idk why, but felt like sharing it.

[@123misou]

That's so sweet of you to share such an intimate info with the rest of us brother / sister.. Stay very strong

[@dragoback7366]

My passed away grand father also looks a lot like Theoden,so i watch this so i can remember him.

[@burnwankenobi803]

Timbyte if I saw someone who looked like Théoden they’d I’d be like yo! My king!! That’s awesome

[@kbholla]

I hope he is at peace, I know he is.

[@robertriojasiii4448]

@@dragoback7366 Same here my friend. They were warriors.

[@huemungy3212]

The best part of this scene for me is the wide panning shot when Theoden stands up. The whole place had this dark and dreary look about it and then finally we see the golden hall in all the splendor it had from the beginning, with bright and colourful banners.

[@theseageek]

“I have not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm” “Dark, have been my dreams of late” Man, the way they speak in these movies is just so beautiful and elegant.

[@Pok-qq9lt]

its because the youth from today speaks so bad that this feels so much better. at least i can say that in my country in my mothertounge (not english) its sad to see a Language rotten away.

[@josephbrothers4511]

That is a great line

[@justanotherlikeyou]

You should watch Excalibur. The dialogue in it is equally good.

[@0Zolrender0]

That's because Tolkien was a master story teller from a different generation.

[@jeanalexandre8398]

Professor Tolkien is from an age where people valued elegance and finesse in their languages. I can say this myself about my mother tongue, Brazilian Portuguese. Music, movies and other productions from back then seem far richer then the "language" we have now. It seems to be the general new "rule" of the world: To accept, even encourage, mediocrity. Not only in language, if you stop to analyze.

[@AlecSK27]

3:20 - 3:30 -- Damn...15-16 years later, and that CG transition still looks amazing!

[@VeryDeathlyShiny]

Probably the smoothest transition I've ever seen in cinema. I honestly have a hard time determining when the effect is complete.

[@gizlikullanc4861]

It is not that much *CG*. Just a transition between 2 video. It really is if you look closely.

[@thesmokingtoad2836]

It's actually not cg, they shot it in reverse of him slowly taking his makeup off

[@TheAlps36]

You can almost see the hairs recede

[@karinefonte516]

Nothing ever surpasses subtlety. The more your CGI is overwhelming and on the nose, the worse.

[@infamouscha]

0:48 Wormtongue: "Late is the hour..." Gandalf: "Bitch it's not even noon yet"

[@samanthaheadley5013]

Ethan Cha he's not talking about the actual time of day. he's referring to how they have been under attack for a while and could have used gandolfs help it he's too late

[@evangelostse2477]

--------------> The joke Your head

[@mickfunny4185]

Evangelos Tse Trump---Hillary

[@soulsemblance3163]

Ethan Cha its high noon

[@BigUriel]

Le gola This guy gets it

[@thepunisherxxx6804]

This trilogy truly is a masterpiece. Tolkien's beautiful story and dialogue, Peter Jackson's perfect translation to the big screen, the music, the acting, its amazing. One of the few things in life that consistently makes me cry watching it. So many powerful themes of faith, leadership, strength, trust. Beautiful. This is what art is supposed to be.

[@kerimtim]

3:58 Just look at Theoden's dautgher face, she wants to cry and yet happiness is in her face Just incredible performance.

[@alexanderkazantzis8019]

Technically that’s his niece but your point still stands

[@JG31392]

@@alexanderkazantzis8019 I mean, Theoden did technically raise Éowyn after her father’s death, so he is kind of like a father to her.

[@varunmadhavan3227]

This scene is so well directed - Even before we're introduced to Theoden, you see the setting of the village as you are entering it - the people all but out of hope, the soldiers feeling their souls entrapped to order, the air seems so dry and cold, even the grass is portrayed as grey and dead.. You can sense the evil before you even understand what is happening.. And the hall's lightin is so brilliant here.. the corners of the hall fully dark.. and the lighting on theoden from atop - the shadows in everyone's eyesacks beautifully poising the lack of hope.. In contrast, when the shot switches to Gandalf as he steps in, the lights seem to reflect and radiate off his silver beard/hair.. Showing he's bringing in hope into those halls. This is especially highlighted when he throws away his grey rags to reveal Gandalf the White.. Truly artistic..

[@randomyorkshireman]

that's a top tier insult calling the capital of Rohan a village. you are right other than that though

[@incognito3862]

Facts bro, after taking out Durin's Bane no one was gonna fuck with Gandalf either. Even Saruman himself. It's an inspiring moment when Theoden is finally awakened from Saruman's stupor.

[@scottprice4955]

The reaction of the man presenting Theoden his sword is noteworthy too. He's seen a miracle save his king and restore hope to their kingdom

[@thevegastan]

Damn. You should be a writer with such poetic use of words. You’ve put into text exactly what I feel from the progression of the film since day 1, and still is now. Marvellous.

[@RaijinKaze]

Nearly 20 years in and the movie still holds up to standards. If cinemas were to re-release LOTR you can bet that I would pre-book a seat to experience it again.

[@noisydope]

Hell yes i would too. I watched the fellowship 6 times in theatres when i was younger, before i even knew who tolkien was, i just knew i needed more of swords and magic done so well, hes the best

[@JoeSmith-hv7oe]

They’d make a billion in 3 weeks or sooner

[@ralphmacchiato3761]

It's coming back to cinema as an extended edition marathon here in september yay! Imma let some eager adolescents watch it for the first time. Lest they tire too soon they'll just finish watching on a lesser screen later.

[@belld.s5276]

They’d ruin it somehow with some agenda or another. So I’m glad we got this movie during a time when art was treated with some modicum of respect.

[@Pher0cious]

They should do it to make a point. Look how much it matters when you actually know how to make a proper movie and how much money it can make over and over and over.

[@nighthawk0077]

This one scene is infinitely better than the entire rings of power series..

[@zionravenloberiano4188]

You're goddamn right.

[@leacheronbut9622]

I love how Gandalf marched gracefully like a mafia boss across the hall towards Theoden without even looking at his three loyal hitmen sending every living soul that dared to stand in the way flying into the air 🤣

[@GreatSpaceToaster]

I really love the look in Háma's face when he's giving Théoden his sword in 4:30. It's brief, but it shows how much Théoden means to his people.

[@thatoneguy7765]

There is so much love for Theoden shown in that one second.

[@specialunit0428]

@@NiclasLoof Gamling is the one who tried to draw his sword, Hama held his arm from doing so :)

[@wangchi_]

What really makes this trilogy great is how every single minor character gives an excellent performance.

[@johnhurley8918]

"Your fingers would rember their strength better, if they grasped your sword." Don't know why I like that quote so much, but I do.

[@emperorpicard7222]

I like it because I'm incredibly immature.

[@burnwankenobi803]

Emperor Picard your fingers would remember their strength better if you stuck them up your own a**

[@sm0kinggun615]

@john hurley i know why i, myself, enjoy it: because he's saying, "if you feel good now, youll feel even better rediscovering youre strong enough to draw and hold your own sword." it's such a powerful moment when someone comes out of an ailment and rediscovers theyre strong enough to do something pivotal in their own lives.

[@sgtsolo1]

Truly epic moment

[@insanityrulestheday]

Must be a premonition of things to come.

[@Pizzaguy-jg7so]

Coming back to watch these scenes after Bernard Hill’s death just hits different. We never truly appreciate great actors until they finally leave us. RIP King of Rohan, Lord of the Mark.

[@tomsawyerpiper9412]

Of all the great lines in the trilogy and specifically this scene, “I know your face.” is the one that always gets me. It’s delivered so perfectly in contrast with the mental battle just moments ago and really highlights Theoden’s love for his niece, who is basically a daughter to him, and just the depths of the suppression of his will within his own mind.

[@katherinec2759]

Just noticed something I hadn't before: at the beginning, Wormtongue is afraid. Even when he thinks Gandalf doesn't have his staff, he's afraid.

[@toonsis]

the staff was not special, its strange that the movie inferred that it was.

[@katherinec2759]

No, the staff isn't special. But even in the book, those who don't know Gandalf is... well, GANDALF think that there is power in the staff. In this scene in the book, the door guards are specifically instructed to take the staff as well, though they don't.

[@toonsis]

will do a re-read, but Grima is just paranoid I cant find anything about the staff of an Istari being of any power in itself. It just serves as a symbol of their power and rank.

[@katherinec2759]

It doesn't have to have power. They just have to think that it does. Looked it up: Hama the doorwarden is the first one to say something like it. "The staff in the hand of a wizard may be more than just a prop for old age." Then when they come in, Grima says, "Did I not counsel you, my lord, to forbid his staff?"

[@katherinec2759]

And I wouldn't say Grima's paranoid. I think Grima knows full well that what he's doing is wrong, and knows the consequences of it. And he knows that Gandalf has at least the persuasiveness, if not the power outright, to unmask him. That's why he's afraid, even without the staff, and why he says "he is not welcome here." He's trying to get Theoden to send Gandalf away before Gandalf has a chance to even say a word.

[@GravesRWFiA]

the bit where Theoden becomes less old is very well done, the book only says he smiled and someof the lines did not return. this is better.

[@HDreamer]

It's more visual. The point in the books IIRC was more about him not really being as old and weak as Grima made him think he was. So in the book it was more that Gandalf changed Theoden's state of mind.

[@vilimandrusz174]

Brad Dourif deserves recognition for playing such a great sniveling slimeball in Wormtongue. Such a great actor who doesn't get nearly enough credit, I watched an episode of Babylon 5 the other day where he was fantastic.

[@wileywilson]

He's great in Voyager too as Lon Suder.

[@reelmermaid8844]

Agreed. Brad Dourif is such an underrated actor!

[@SirJacob220]

Saruman: “You have no power here, Gandalf the Grey.” Gandalf: “Actually, I think you’ll find that I do.”

[@pranayc94]

Imagine the feeling of the Háma at 4:31. The relief and pride of seeing his king normal again and handing the king his sword in the trying times, where he had to take orders from wormtongue, while people of their countries were being killed ruthlessly by orcs and loyal servants being banished.

[@Dymekxify]

Im only crying?

[@ProLegend-bm2ql]

At last the hobbits had their faces turned towards home. They were eager now to see the Shire again; but at first they rode only slowly, for Frodo had been ill at ease. When they came to the Ford of Bruinen, he had halted, and seemed loth to ride into the stream; and they noted that for a while his eyes appeared not to see them or things about him. All that day he was silent. It was the sixth of October. ‘Are you in pain, Frodo?’ said Gandalf quietly as he rode by Frodo’s side. ‘Well, yes I am,’ said Frodo. ‘It is my shoulder. The wound aches, and the memory of darkness is heavy on me. It was a year ago today.’ ‘Alas! there are some wounds that cannot be wholly cured,’ said Gandalf. ‘I fear it may be so with mine,’ said Frodo. ‘There is no real going back. Though I may come to the Shire, it will not seem the same; for I shall not be the same. I am wounded with knife, sting, and tooth, and a long burden. Where shall I find rest?’ Gandalf did not answer.

[@wanderer0313]

I love the look on Legolas' face when Gandalf unveils himself: a mixture of fright and "Hell yeah!"

[@DavidPunisher23]

You would feel it too if you saw what basically amounts to an Archangel give a slight demonstration of their power.

[@Komnenit]

My God…. The chorus themes that always accompany Saruman’s scenes is EPIC

[@rubix4195]

The whole scene flows so well: when the riders ride in, the banner is forlorn and in blown into the mud with pale colours and, in the end, the warm colours fill the screen and Theoden's music is triumphant whilst Wormtongue and his cronies are cast down. It's a shame that no one has the nuance nowadays of showing the sense the triumph that goodness has over evil without it looking forced, mundane or even undeserved - every time I watch this scene, the hope soaring at the end for the people in Theoden when the king returns fills me with hope too.

[@joealtmaier9271]

Return of the King, indeed!

[@Sniper7023]

Guard: "Your Staff" Gandalf: "Oh you wouldnt part an old man from his walking stick" One job guard, one job

[@baileyclifford2852]

Pretty sure he had an idea of what was going on, notice how he later prevented the other one from drawing his sword when shit went down

[@bridgettebianchi9315]

He knew exactly what was going on

[@bridgettebianchi9315]

Bailey Clifford Oh my gosh I have watched the movie so many times and I never caught that! You, my friend are so attuned to detail. Bravo for you. I seriously clap for you! 👏 👏 My husband is a master at catching subtle things and he did not catch that. Bravo. Your comment should be the most liked on KZbin in the world!

[@BlackDiamond2718]

Too bad Karl Urban wasn't there. But then again he failed his one job in Asgard as well.

[@joescott778]

Gamling knows.

[@ricknelson4721]

One of my favorite scenes in the entire LOTR trilogy. Good triumphed over evil. This movie did not get the accolades the first and third ones did, but is every bit as good as those two. A turning point of sorts.

[@DefaultDerrick]

Gandalf is Christ or His priesthood representatives. Wormtongue is the adversary or his angels. We are all Theoden. The spiritual metaphors are powerful and fittingly so as Tolkien was a devoted Catholic.

[@CsnvLsRnst]

Derek Thomas As devout a Catholic as he was, Tolkien despised allegories, and he was ALWAYS clear that The Lord of the Rings was not intended to be a reflection on any historical, political or even religious phenomenon of this, what he called the Primary World.

[@SlayerSeraph]

I actuality remember this movie the most and think it was the best of the 3 in some ways. Especially because I really love the scenery and the Rohirim landscape and culture depiction.

[@ChrisCassidyComedy]

Gandalf: Gandalf? Yes... that's what they used to call me. Gandalf the Grey. That was my name. Gimli: Gandalf! Gandalf: I am Gandalf the White! I come back to you now, at the turn of the tide.

[@mikese93]

You know, the movies serve different purposes. I've realized over time that I have no favorite, you know? If I'm in the mood for laying back, talking, feeling at home or hearing a good story, fellowship is good. If I'm feeling more adventurous or rough, feeling things out then I like the two towers. If I'm looking at things on a grand scale and really want to reach a goal or have excitement, then return of the king is my movie. It's a good trilogy because it really has a lot of versatility when it comes to encompassing different themes and entertaining side stories into the genre.

[@etherdeef4303]

Never was there a movie to make me cry beginning, middle and end. The music, the characters, the setting its all so damn real you cant help but become so enraptured you are moved at every step of the way. Peter Jackson bravo, a fitting tribute to a great mans legacy.

[@lenoreyt]

I love how Gandalf is just homies with everyone in middle earth

[@sweetchief3548]

This scene hits me so hard because it reminds me of addicts recovering from addiction. You see the light come back to there eyes and a glow come about them when the demonic which has plagued their life is broken

[@sweetchief3548]

*demonic grip

[@drewgonzales6969]

That's the exact feeling I got

[@jameshaynes5306]

I know what you mean. Jesus gave me back the light that I didn't have in my addiction

[@AndersonMallonyMALLONY-EricCF]

@@jameshaynes5306 Same. I got involved in demonic rituals and was losing my peace and sanity. I still have issues that I'm struggling with, but when I gave my life to Jesus 5 years ago the spiritual oppression and severe emptiness of depression went away.

[@sarahm4026]

Eowýn is so beautiful ❤

[@luciffertribal794]

she's gorgeous a true shield maiden of Rohan

[@Itnecap]

Actually, you really looks like her, but prettier :D

[@Chickenworm9394]

Eowyn >>> Arwen And Aragon has voted

[@iwantitpaintedblack]

But imo she hasn't aged well, Look at Galadriel oh....

[@TowerofAboveandBelow]

She cant cook to save a life though.

[@Ipitydafool2005]

This scene gave me goosebumps. The incredible soundtrack along with the impeccable cinematography of Gandalf breaking Saruman's spell.

[@thevikingbear2343]

And Theoden's acting pretending to be thron in the chair at 2:18 is amazing because it conveyes how much force is Gandalf applying and it is all body acting. No need for special effects or lighting. Even the tiniest delay from when Gandalf applies the spell to when Theoden receives the hit conveys the magic projectile being thrown from Gandalf's Staff. Things like this is how great acting is conveyed, with that attention to detail. Other franchises would go for shiny colorful light but nit this trilogy. Magic is invisible and practical and acting and I love it.

[@thevikingbear2343]

Also Saruman being thrown from Theoden's body back into his tower in 2:52 is perfect. How the actors match the movement and expression closeup in the camera and wire work. Perfection. We followed Saruman flawlessly through a jump cut and it is brilliant.

[@godgokublack5568]

How can an entire trilogy be so iconic.

[@markpalmer5765]

Incredible source material 😃

[@adamamador1001]

“ Breathe the free air again, my friend.” What a great line. I also said this to my friend when he broke up with girlfriend.

[@iHateJerseyShore]

The part where he draws his sword is just perfect. Absolutely perfect cinema.

[@TheWiseDoge]

“You have no power here! Gandalf the grey!” Gandalf: “Well yes but actually no.”

[@isaacclarke4229]

I like How he transforms back to his normal self, not instantly but very slowly, providing all the stages🔥🔥

[@QweenTheOne]

One of the best movies I've ever watched

[@garrettstephens3081]

Theoden/Saruman "Your have no power, Gandalf the Grey" Gandalf "Gimli, hold my beer"

[@Jen-Yueh_Hu]

Do you really want to give a dwarf your beer? Does not seem so safe.

[@Land07]

Jen-Yueh Hu Dwarves drink alcohol like water. Wouldn't change anything.

[@Jen-Yueh_Hu]

@@Land07 Yeah and then you'll have no beer.

[@Sandeep-qt1nv]

*hold my cloak

[@jamesmaher3125]

Gandalf had the hardest flex game in all of LOTR😂😂

[@trime1015]

No bloated graphics, no wasteful DEI offices, no pandering just a powerful, well-acted scene made by people who love and respect the source material and its author.

[@dl-wn6xu]

The part that makes this scene amazing for me is when king Theoden stands up, and Gandalf shows proper ettiquette by stepping down, and making himself lower than he. 4:08

[@ronitennant5253]

Wow, very astute observation!

[@tszfungyip2122]

Gandalf is more professional than United Airlines in some sense

[@simontan714]

Tsz Fung Yip If Gandalf works for United Airlines then you shall not board. haha

[@coolelve333]

Simon Tan so true

[@tijana9800]

Trollin Powell how does an airline make somebody racist? Please answer my question. I am curious how smart you think you are

[@maximusdarkultima]

your passport will not avail you! YOU. SHALL. NOT. FLYYY! *looks at other passengers fly you fools!

[@patrichewill5403]

@Pineapple Pizza well...not the smartest of the bunch ehh...

[@noone-xz4nt]

I just love Hamas face when he gives him his sword. He was almost crying to see his king return.

[@ffs6158]

How does this made 20 years ago look, sound and feel more cinematic and amazing than a BILLION dollar shakey cam Amazon show?

[@mskoki5712]

Because it was done by a director and producer who loved the novel. Amazon is just try to make money

[@jackpeters286]

Years later and this is still one of my favorite scenes

[@kazzoey9164]

I love Legolas and Gandalf walking in arm-in-arm looking super stern like it’s Legolas’ wedding and Gandalf is his disapproving father who still agreed to walk him down the isle 😂

[@Iamtherealvicky]

I know 😂😂

[@xxtheeunuchxx264]

The one thing i really like about lotr is that wizards are rare people with great authority. In most fantasy universes theire at every corner. Please correct me if im wrong about this though

[@Lucasp110]

You're right, actually, Wizards in Tolkien's literature are kind of "low level angels" (a sub-type of the maiar), sent by the Valar (the 15 Powers of the World, a superior class of angel (Ainur) created by Eru (the supreme God and creator of the Universe) to help him and make him company) to protect and guide the Sons of Eru (Men and Elves) away from the Dark Lord, and help them fighting against him.

[@TheExiledTexan]

And there are only five of them. Saruman, Gandalf, Radagast, and the two Blue Wizards.

[@xXDarkxIdealsXx]

+The One Well technically there is Sauron and Melkor/Morgoth as well who were both Maiar like Gandalf, Saruman etc.. as well. They were just users of dark magic instead. Technically all of the Balrog's were also Maiar as well, and the greatest of the balrogs, Gothmog, was said to be equal in power even to Sauron himself.

[@osmanshah5046]

TheScaleless you forgot the lady Galadriel and all of the Valar

[@euan55]

Morgoth was a Valar not a Maiar, in some versions of the story he was more powerful than all the Valar put together.

[@TheBelegur]

Twenty two years since we have seen great movies like these.

[@PraetorianAU]

The score written for this movie will go down as one of the greatest ever. No matter how many times I watch this series, I can't get enough of the music.

[@pauldickinson3961]

2:00 Seeing a teacher in public. 2:09 Coming back to school on Monday Edit: You ever come across an old comment and suddenly become hyper-aware of everything that's changed since you made it?

[@rawrxd5622]

dammit

[@thisisspartaralston6270]

Paul Dickinson. yup

[@kayleighperry6200]

omg so true!!!

[@kanrup5199]

XD

[@weaver4907]

damn the best comment man!

[@TCT24]

Howard Shore’s score for the entire trilogy is one of the *BEST* of all time

[@titanrahlgaming]

Even after 20 years, the chills this movie series delivers is still unparalleled😊 Also, Theoden reminds me a great deal of Jarl Balgruff of Whiterun from Skyrim. I'm surprised there is still no movie or TV series for Skyrim; I'd only watch if Peter Jackson was behind it.

[@rorus9530]

"dark have been my dreams of late" I love that line.