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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Part 2) Extended Edition Full-length Reaction (Patreon)

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2026-06-02 22:04:19
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2026-06-11 00:28:02
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Change of plans! We had this scheduled for tomorrow, but we decided to drop it early so our Patrons can watch Parts 1 & 2 back-to-back. Enjoy the double feature! 🍿

🧝🏻‍♂️💍⚔️ "I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened."

Join us for the full, uncut watch-along exclusively for our amazing Patrons — thank you for supporting Totally Whatever!

Please be aware that our reaction video is synchronized with the extended edition. Part 2 starts at the 1-hour and 45-minute mark (approximately). Due to copyright restrictions, this is a watch-along format, which requires you to have your own copy of the content to sync with us!

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Part 2) Extended Edition Full-length Reaction

🧝🏻‍♂️💍⚔️ "I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened." Join us for the full, uncut watch-along exclusively for our amazing Patrons — thank you for supporting Totally Whatever! Please be aware that our reaction video is synchronized with the extended edition. Part 2 starts at the 1-hour and 45-minute mark (approximately). Due to copyright restrictions, this is a watch-along format, which requires you to have your own copy of the content to sync with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totallywhatevermedia Custom Reaction Videos: https://www.reactr.tv/totallywhatever Business inquiries are accepted at: info@totallywhatever.com Mail accepted here: Totally Whatever c/o Nanette PO BOX 372 Damariscotta, ME 04543 *Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights belong to their respective owners.

Comments

Mark M

Yes!!

Joe W

I love this film, it's probably one of the best movies ever made and it’s brilliant at capturing the magic of Tolkien’s story. But because a book is much longer than a film, quite a few lovely bits had to be left out or shortened so the movie didn’t end up being six hours long! Here are the main things that happen between the start and end of the film that you don’t see on screen. First, time passes much more slowly in the book. After Bilbo’s big birthday party, seventeen whole years go by before Gandalf comes back and tells Frodo the ring is dangerous. In the film it feels like everything kicks off almost straight away, but in the book Frodo is quietly living in Bag End as a grown-up hobbit for nearly two decades before the adventure really begins. Then, when Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin finally set off from the Shire, they don’t head straight for Bree like they do in the film. Instead they take a sneaky shortcut through the Old Forest – a dark, spooky, almost alive wood that tries to trap them. They get completely lost, nearly swallowed by a tree, and are rescued by a wonderful, singing, jolly character called Tom Bombadil (and his wife Goldberry). Tom is a bit of a mystery – he’s ancient and powerful but only cares about his little patch of land and having fun. After that they’re caught by creepy barrow-wights (sort of undead spirits in old burial mounds) and only escape thanks to Tom again. That’s also where the hobbits pick up the ancient swords they later use in battle. Those chapters are full of songs, poems and a lovely, dreamy atmosphere, but Peter Jackson decided to cut them to keep the story moving quickly and to focus on the main quest. There are also lots of extra songs, poems and long conversations in the book (especially at the Council of Elrond in Rivendell) that had to be trimmed down for the film, and a few extra details about how the hobbits prepare and say goodbye to the Shire. One funny little misconception people sometimes have is about pipe-weed. In the book (and the film) the hobbits love smoking pipe-weed in their long pipes. A lot of modern viewers assume it’s a polite way of saying marijuana, but Tolkien himself said it’s simply tobacco – the ordinary smoking herb that was common in his day. He even wrote letters politely correcting fans who thought it was cannabis! He just gave it a cosy, old-fashioned name because it sounded more hobbit-like. So the film is a brilliant, exciting version of the story, but the book has these extra adventures and slower, gentler moments that make the world feel even richer and more lived-in. If you ever fancy reading the book, those missing bits are some of the most charming parts!

David

When I saw this in the theater, I let out a laugh when Frodo says "I'm going to Mordor alone" and Sam said "Of course you are, and I'm coming with you". Nobody else in the whole theater laughed. I'm glad to see you guys found it funny too.

Joel P

Great reaction! I'm glad you both finally came around on Boromir. He was a good man, a brave warrior, the power of the Ring was just too much for him, but fortunately he found redemption in the end. Can't wait for the next part!

Wade Wallenstein

So happy you decided to release these together! I've seen these so many times I can quote them by heart lol

AdrianF

If it helps anyone, the split/start of this is at the point the disc versions split.

Negative

Yes, we had to wait a year between movies when this came out in theaters. It was agonizing. If you're wondering why Frodo offered the ring to Galadriel, it was because he was overwhelmed by the task given to him. He is just a little hobbit. They had just lost Gandalf, he saw in the mirror what would happen if he should fail, and he could sense how powerful and good Galadriel was. I'm glad you saw that Boromir is a good person that was just corrupted by the ring. Boromir is a great and honorable man, and he cares deeply for the people of Gondor. Men are easily corrupted by the ring, he was just the first of the fellowship to fall to it. If the fellowship stayed together, the ring would have destroyed them one by one. Also the reason Gimli couldn't help with opening the door to Moria is that it was a very old and no longer used "back door" to Moria that was used when the Dwarves and Elves were still friends (they have not been friends for a very long time), and it was the door the elves used. That's why the riddle to open the door was in Elvish. Gimli wouldn't know it. Hobbit feet are very strong and resilient. They are stronger than regular people wearing boots. They would be very uncomfortable if they had to put on shoes. Ok, and now my favorite bit of lore from this movie, Galadriel's gift to Gimli. The three strands of hair. The color of Galadriel's hair is the stuff of legend, it is described as gold and light and is like nothing else on earth. Thousands of years ago one of the greatest Elves of all time, Feanor, asked Galadriel for a strand of her hair to use in one of his creations. Galadriel refused, because his request was full of greed and arrogance. He asked her three times, she refused three times. Now thousands of years later when Gimli, a dwarf, asks for just one strand of her hair, she gives him three. She could sense that his request was pure and not greedy. This is why Legolas smiles when Gimli tells him about the gift, because he knows the story behind it. It is also significant since the elves and dwarves are not on good terms at this point. It is a monumental gift. I'm glad you watched the extended version because the entire gift giving scene is cut out of the theatrical cut. The beginning with the introduction of the hobbits is also cut out. Anyway, glad you enjoyed this movie and I cannot wait for the next ones.

DSO_Imager

The whole trilogy is lighting in a bottle.

AdrianF

I want to keep going as well; are these gonna be weekly or should I binge the rest anyway?

Phil Stubblefield

Let's start out with this: Hobbits have hairy feet, and they don't need shoes! Get over it! 😂 Carolyn asked how Gandalf became a wizard, or whether he was born one. The wizards (or Istari, in Elvish) are not men. Rather, they are Maiar (minor deities, roughly equivalent to angels) who were given physical form and sent to Middle Earth by Eru Ilúvatar, the creator God, in order to combat evil. SPOILERS for those who haven't yet watched the film or reaction! Nanette, when you first saw the final bridge in Moria, your reaction was that of many first-time viewers: "Smallest bridge ever!" There's a tactical purpose for narrow bridges: an attacking enemy must cross nearly single file, making them much easier targets for archers. While Gandalf was clutching the edge of the fractured bridge, you almost screamed: "Why isn't he [Aragorn] letting him [Frodo] help him?" I believe it's because Gandalf had charged Aragorn to protect Frodo at all costs, and so he wouldn't risk letting Frodo get any closer to the danger. After the fall: Nanette, the look of absolute *agony* on your face! My heart was breaking for you. 😭 I always tell this story, but I first read LOTR as a teenager. When I reached the scene of the fall, I was in utter shock and disbelief. I skimmed ahead several pages to see whether Gandalf reappeared, but when I saw that he was gone, I threw the book across the room in rage and grief! I was so upset that I didn't pick it up again for several days. Your amazement at Galadriel (Cate Blanchett) is warranted. Tolkien described her as "the mightiest and fairest of all the Elves that remained in Middle-earth" after the death of Gil-galad, the last Elvish High King, as well as the "greatest of Elven women." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galadriel FYI: Galadriel's daughter Celebrían married Elrond, the Lord of Rivendell, and then gave birth to Arwen (Liv Tyler), who is therefore her granddaughter! You looked a bit confused when Galadriel said, "I pass the test." Like Gandalf before her, she was freely offered the ring but chose not to take it because she understood that even she, powerful though she was, would be unable to avoid being eventually corrupted. The "test" was of her character and will power. Finally: Carolyn, may I please have three strands of your golden hair? 😂

Joeking1701

That my Thursday evening sorted, four hours of Tolkien.

Joeking1701

Okay I got so excited I put the wrong day. Wednesday not Thursday, sorted.

Joeking1701

Well done, nicely explained.

Totally Whatever

We are taking some time in between each one. You might want to binge now and then watch again when we release the next one.

Totally Whatever

Thanks, Joel. It took us a little time, but he had us in the end.

Totally Whatever

Thank you so much for answering our questions and sharing the lore behind Galadriel’s gift! Our time watching this absolutely flew by, and we honestly can't fathom how they could cut it any shorter. We completely see why everyone recommended the extended cut—we just wanted more!

Totally Whatever

Thank you for the extra details. There’s definitely a lot to take in during a first watch. Trying to process the lore, the names, and the heavy emotions all at once left us a bit shell-shocked—in the best way, of course!

Totally Whatever

Joe, you are very persuasive! You're making a great case for us to dive into the full novels. Thank you for sharing a bit of what we missed.

Mark M

Are talking about weeks or months in between?

Wade Wallenstein

"I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve."

Phil Stubblefield

During your outro, you talked about how anxious you were to see what happened next. Given that level of excitement, as well as Nanette being in town, I assumed you would have recorded the reactions to the second and third films within the next day or two. So I guess the big question is: Did you already watch the films and are just being strategic in your release schedule? (Which is either evil or clever — I can't decide!) Or are you waiting to watch them later? Or do you not want to tell us and thus preserve the mystery?!? Be careful how you tease Tolkien fans! You might find that a wizard has cast a spell to proliferate voracious mosquitos or dog-sized spiders around you... Hypothetically speaking, of course! 🤣

Joeking1701

Hi ladies, I love your reactions. You have the most expressive emotional reactions, from shock horror to hilarity. Your synchronized oohs and wows tickle me. Also the fact that you had just watched a three and a half hour movie, you say "that's it?". Trivia time, when Sean Astin (Sam) ran into the river to catch up with Frodo in the boat, a piece of glass went straight through his foot. He had to be airlifted to hospital.

Totally Whatever

That's so kind of you to say, Joeking! This movie really flew by; it was just incredible! Right through his foot - yikes! It had to be bad if he was airlifted.

Totally Whatever

Our schedule was so tight during my last visit that we couldn't jump into the sequels right away. Taking a little breather has been great because it’s given us time to totally digest The Fellowship first! We are planning to watch The Two Towers soon, and the edit should hopefully be ready in July. We’ll do the same for The Return of the King, putting us on track for about 4–5 weeks between each release if all goes well. We can't make any firm promises, though, since editing can sometimes take longer than expected!

MacGuffinStuff

This is fun, any chance to rewatch the extended movies I'm in! This is still my favorite of the trilogy, kind of a comfort movie lol. I think most people favor one of the others but this one is mine just because it does so much to build the world that every time I watch it I'm in awe of Tolkien's world building and Peter Jackson doing the most amazing job of giving us that, so intricate and, it's just amazing to me 25 years later, that's crazy!

Randolph Tirazona

In the late 1970's my 2nd mom gave me an entire set of Tolkiens' works. I read them more than 30 times by mid 80's. I saw the Rankin-Bass cartoon version of Return of the King and it was GREAT! It shaped my imagery of "Middle Earth." Back then everyone from Teachers, Librarian's, everyone I asked said it was a hard read. So I finally decided to read ALL of the Appendicle's before diving in. I read them 2 and a half times and couldn't hold back anymore. Talk about learning the lore - that's exactly what I did! I had no questions about this weapon, this city, that country, this person, etc. I haven't checked but I would guess there's about 200 pages of Appendicle's! I started with "The Silmarillion" (1977). I would say that it is a must starting point. The Silmarillion isn't a true book per say - but more of a collection of stories and that's how it should be viewed before reading it. Then "The Hobbit" (1937), then "Lord of the Rings" (1954), then later "The Lost Tales" (1983). Anyway, then Peter Jackson made these Cinematic Adventures and brought the books to LIFE! Even with the Extended editions things were left out, but what was brought to the screen... As you both can see is beyond Epic. When I got the books they noted that there was 100 Million LotR books sold at that time! J.R.R. (John Ronald Reuel) Tolkien: A Philologist (Linguist) - master of languages. The basis for this entire epic universe started with a single poem in 1914! That is 112 years ago. Let that sink in. He wrote NO LESS than 15 languages for it. A lot of Tolkien Fan's prefer the Elven Languages lol I wanted to, I tried, but life happens. "The Hobbit" is a children's story! Whereas everything else isn't. If/when you read the books try to remember the titles of the chapters! So when you watch these movies again - you will hear those chapter names within these movies, or at least in Fellowship... I get to entwined within these movies that I always forget to continue to check. lol A proper Homage to Tolkien and the books! Thank you TeamTotally WhatEver!

MotoDork

I like to think if you love something (like these films), why wouldn't you want a verion of that thing that includes MORE of that thing?

Totally Whatever

It's incredible that you read all the appendices first to master the lore! We definitely need to read the books once we finish watching the movies, and then do a massive rewatch.

Randolph Tirazona

After reading them I couldn't understand why everyone said it was a difficult read... Albeit - just as LotR has tonnes of names that sound similar I could adapt easily. "The Silmarillion" (1977) Chapter 19: "Of Beren and Lúthien" should be one to watch out for!!!

Alex Leach

12 years ago my wife and I went on a cruise to New Zealand from here in Australia and when the ship docked on the South Island we went on a LOTR tour. Our guide and minibus driver was a slim guy in his late 50s - after driving for a while he revealed he was Hammond Peek, the sound recordist on the trilogy, and dual Oscar winner. So he took us to some great locations and told stories about making the films and winning his first Academy Award with his team: after coming off stage they got in a lift and Morgan Freeman suddenly entered and said ‘Feels pretty good doesn’t it, gentlemen…’. Peek told us he keeps his statuettes on each side of his flatscreen TV.

Scribe31oz

It's been 24 years and watching Sean Bean's performance as Boromir still hits so hard. Just a point of interest, Galadriel is a Noldor elf. In the lore, before the sun, Eru (God) created the two trees Telperion and Laurelin which gave the world light. Galadriel was born in this period and her hair captured the light of these trees, before their destruction by Morgoth and Ungoliant. So her hair still shines with what is left of the light of those trees. Her giving Gimli three strands, is a hell of a gift.

Totally Whatever

We couldn't be more jealous of your cruise to New Zealand and your LOTR tour! Incredible!!

Totally Whatever

We need to watch more Sean Bean movies; he was phenomenal. Thanks for the extra information about Galadriel's gift to Gimli

Jason Sander

I think their choice to do a lot of this type of practical cinematography really helps the movies age well

Rainbow Dash

Really enjoyed this reaction! Don’t wait too long to see the other two movies!

Alex Leach

Sean Bean jokes that he always dies in his movies, so when he gets a script he works backwards from the end to see exactly where he expires.

Chryss Guiler

That's one of my favorite lines in the entire trilogy. I love Sam!

Chryss Guiler

Mac, it's my favorite, too, although I love them all.

Totally Whatever

Thanks, Rainbow Dash! (obsessed with your name, btw) We should have the next one out next month.

Alex Leach

He’s in a lot of minor films these days (he is 67 now) but in his heyday he was despatched by Harrison Ford in Patriot Games, and similarly met a sticky end in Game of Thrones. But the last film I saw him in was The Martian where he was safe as a NASA scientist trying to rescue Matt Damon.

Jennifer True

Did anyone bring a protein bar? 😂😂

Jennifer True

Okay so it’s a flashlight…🤣🤣

JAKH

He was in the "Sharpe's" series of period movies set during the Napoleonic wars (I know that you ladies love a good historical costumed action drama). As the main character he was protected by plot armor. These were originally British productions, but were broadcast on PBS in the US. He was also in the first Pierce Brosnan 007 movie "Goldeneye" (1995) and the excellent espionage thriller "Ronin" (1998) with a majorly stacked international cast and 2 of the best car chases on film..