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Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition) watch along (Patreon)

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2024-12-01 16:22:50
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2024-12-02 05:15:15
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I have so much to write about this movie but I’m busy atm so I will come back to this post! LMAO!

I forgot soo much about these movies and still have trouble with NAMES but I think I got it now! I’m stoked to get back watching these because I forgot how GOOD THESE ARE!!

Xx

Ames

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Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition)

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Taz

Noooooooo wayyyyyy!!!!!! ❤️❤️😁😁😁😁😁

Sam

What an awesome suprise, gotta wait for you to release all tho, cant bring myself to not take a day and binge the trilogy.

Bubba Fett

Well my afternoon just got decided for me 😜

Noell G

Best day ever!!!

RFK Fan

Jackson does for Tolkien what Villanueve did for Herbert. Brought a sweeping epic story to the screen that many for years said couldn’t be done justice to.

Taz

To all of the family here I love you guys so much ! ❤️

Bubba Fett

In US, MAX has both peasant and extended editions.

Randolph Tirazona

Where to start... Where to Start! Well - my 'other family' took me in at 15. My 2nd mom gave me the entire set of Tolkiens' works in 78. Read the appendices' 2.5 times before I started with The Silmarillion. I've read Sil, Hobbit, LotR at least 20 times if not more. Watched the Rankin-Bass animated The Hobbit & Return of the King, didn't like the Bakshi "LotR." Saw the Theatrical Version 4 times; first time I walked in was when the Nazgul said: "Give up the halfling She-Elf! Knowing how the books went I couldn't figure out if I was at the wrong movie or where the movie was at! Then Arwen said: "If you want him, come and claim him." Then I saw the wave and “Gandalfs’ touch!” Got the DVD, then saw 'Wide Screen DVD' so I got those too, then Extended editions and then the Blu Ray and last year the 4K. My wife has gotten me various things including Treebeard! Since I was born and raised in Seattle I can proudly say that I am a Tree Hugger! lol FYI: I loved that they put in the names of some of the chapters of the Fellowship book in the movie!!! Legolas is soo "exceptional" with a bow that in the books his bow "Sings" when he's firing it!!! That's one thing I wish they had, but yes, it would be 'hard' in many ways to do that. Glorfindel!!! I wanted to hear his horse (Asfaloth) Bell’s Ring!!! To be soo bad-azz that you put bells on your horse to announce you’re coming! But none if it mattered as Peter Jackson brought the books to life, especially in the Extended Editions!

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.......... ... LETS GOOOOOOO BEST REACTOR, BEST TRILOGY OF ALL TIME

Clay F

Yay. I watched at release but was blown away when I watched the extended edition about 18 months ago. I've grown to appreciate how good this trilogy is. Look forward to your reaction.

Frankie H

Awesome! This movie came out when I was 10, it was pretty scary at the time. At around 24:46 on the youtube timer (20:54 on the movie timer) the two kids listening to Bilbo's story are Peter Jackson's son and daughter. They must be in their late 20's now. At 1:02:23 youtube clock is director Peter Jackson eating a carrot and burping in the rain.

Randolph Tirazona

Books vs Movie... Hmm! Well I would say a great deal is 'comparable' in that if you've read the book 'some time ago' you would recognize it follows fairly closely. Albeit not exactly and definitely not 'word for word' in many respects. It would probably be hard to pin down any given scene except 'major points' such as Frodo getting stabbed, etc. FYI: You've seem to have been thee only one to notice the link between Frodo and the Ring when Gimli whacks at it! There are also changes, Arwen didn't rescue Frodo, it was Glorfindel in the books. A character Tom Bombadil and his 'wife(?)' Goldberry are completely left out - they don't even seem to fit in the book as they are apparently 'magical' in their own right and seem out of place in the books too but fun none-the-less. Gwaihir the Lord of the Eagles talks in the books; he's the one that rescued Gandalf upon the top of Orthanc (Saruman's tower). The Balrog and Gandalf are supposed to have a 'battle with spells' without seeing each other but each knowing the other is on the other side of the door/wall. There is soo much that isn't exactly the same but with all the acting, graphics, SFX, Practical Effect, Music, Scenery and soo much more - for many of us Tolkien Fans - the books have come to life via Peter Jackson. Thee 'greatest love story ever written' not that I've read many is "Beren and Lúthien" from The Silmarillion; Aragron was singing "The Lay of Lúthien" when Frodo asks about the lady he's singing about. I would love to see that story take shape in Cinema! LOL FYI: To this very day I can see the words as I did when i first saw them: "Rosie Cotton" in my head and I have loved that name since then! Can't wait!

David Bennett

LOVED your reaction to the start of one of the most skillfully made film trilogies that I am aware, Ames! I am delighted to have the opportunity to share the experience at least to some degree WITH you. point of lore for non-spoilery clarification: at the beginning, the film seriously glosses over the final hand to hand combat that Elendil and Gil Galad had with Sauron. They were, respectively, the greatest human king and the greatest elf king of the age, they were both VERY large men. Elendil was 7'11" and Gil Galad was 7'4" (which gives you an idea of just what a monsterously large being Sauron was). They engaged Sauron in close quarters battle and while Sauron DID fatally wound both of them, the human and the elf, did, in fact inflict lethal injury on Sauron in return. At that point, Isildur just had to pick up the broken sword and easily cut the finger with the ring off, thereby severing Sauron's spirit from the mortal realm.

Clay F

I could tell that you didn't remember much. I was the same when I watched the extended cut years later. You came close with Bilbo's age. I did not anticipate he was that old. I read The Hobbit in high school. I got the trilogy books while in college but never read them. You commented would be good to travel with hobbits because they know how to cook. I've thought the same. That reaction by Bilbo at Rivendale can give a jump scare. You got emotional with Boromir's death. So do I. "I would have followed you, my brother, my captain, my king" "Be at peace, Son of Gondor." Agree, kudos to Peter Jackson.

Wally Hartshorn

You mentioned that it was giving you the urge to play Minecraft again. Have you played "The Lord of the Rings Online" (LOTRO)? It's an MMO (like World of Warcraft) set in Middle Earth. You can be a Hobbit, an Elf, a Dwarf, or a human, and you can explore The Shire, Rivendell, Moria, Isengard, Gondor, even Mordor. You probably don't want to spend hundreds of hours playing, as you seem to be quite busy already. However, if you'd like to spend a few hours exploring the early areas (e.g. The Shire), you can play for free!

Frankie H

After Boromir dies, Aragon puts on Boromir's wrist armor. Whatever those are called, Bracers, Brace armor, wrist guard? Whatever they're called Aragon puts them on in honor of Boromir. So since you asked at the end how true it is to the books, I think it's pretty true, but there are a few differences. For example, Merry and Pippin were more serious in the books and not as funny. Personally I like them being the comic relief. One big difference is the depiction of King Isildur in the intro narration. Basically after they defeated Sauron 3000 years ago, Elrond did tell Isildur to destroy the ring, like in the movie, but not at the summit of mount Doom, it was more polite and subtle, like "hey buddy, you should probably destroy that, I got a bad feeling about that ring." Isildur kept the ring hoping that he could bend it to his will and undue the harm Sauron had caused. After a couple years he realized that this was a huge mistake and that the ring was having a bad affect on him. So he decided to journey to see Elrond in Rivindell to ask what he should do. In transit to see the elves Isildur and his troops were ambushed by orcs and killed. Which I guess the movie shows that in the intro, kind of. My point that Isildur tried to do the right thing in the end, which the movie doesn't really show. Some of this comes from the "Unfinished Tales" a collection of Tolkien's works published after he died.

Thomas Richter

One thing that doesn't come up in the movie is that it took Gandalf 17 years to research about the ring. That's why Bilbo was so much older and also. Merry and Peppin were part of "The Conspiracy" where they knew all along about the ring and that Frodo was leaving the shire, and they planned to go with him to help him. There was so much that was cut/hasten in the movie to keep up the pace. The book drags along a while before they even get close to Brie. But it develops the world and characters quite a bit.

James Rogers

A 3-pack of tissue? I'm assuming one per film. Good call. Read the books several times before any film adaptations. Went to the Ralph Bakshi animated version on opening night not knowing it was part one with no part two to come. Major disappointment. Cut to the news that Peter Jackson is helming a three-part LOTR and I'm confused. The only films of his I'd seen were Bad Taste, Meet the Feebles and Braindead. Not that I didn't enjoy them, but I had a hard time wrapping my head around the idea that he got the green light from Hollywood for a major production. What a shockingly pleasant surprise this film turned out to be. Yes, purist can quibble about alterations but they nailed the heart and soul of the story. Howard Shore's score is amazing. The cast is amazing. The sets, effects, cinematography ... amazing. I may have a bone or two to pick with the next 2 films. But to paraphrase Ted Kennedy, I'll drive off that bridge when we get to it. This was a perfect way to unwind after spending the day baking cookies for my wife. Thanks Ames🍪

China Andronicus

My dad gave me these books when I was ten and I’ve never looked back. We watched the films on repeat day after day when they came out on dvd, and my fellow nerd friends and I went to see them in costume. I may have to wait so I can marathon them all. I’m debating. 😂

Kage Uzumaki
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The first scene i watched was bilbos party but stopped because i had to go to a family bbq, few months later my school gave out some scholastic booklet with books to order i read the synopsis and had my mom buy it for me, i read half of the first book in 6 months. Stopped because i was more an outdoors kid. Then I actually went to blockbuster with my family at the end of the year and got the first movie. watched it the next 2 weeks were watching the other movies and my little brain forgot about the books until a year later when i was bored found the books and read them been rereading them once a year for over 15 years now.

Teemu Laitinen

Just love these movies. I have a few small issues with some things, but all in all these are just so fantastic. They held out so well after all these years. Even the cgi looks great apart of a few times. So thankful for Alan Lee and John Howe for bringing the books to life. Just love their illustrations. I know that we can't imagine other actors playing these roles now, but I still wonder what it would have been like if Christopher Lee had played Gandalf as he had wanted to, but was too old by the time these movies were made or if Sean Connery had accepted the role. Lee has such a great voice and I just love the way he delivers his lines. Most people hate Saruman so much, but I can't help but love everytime Lee comes on screen. He is just at home whether it's here or in Star Wars and delivering the dialogue like he really lived in the universe. Lee read the books every year and told McKellen when filming that he had always wanted to play Gandalf, so no pressure Ian. I wish they had given him his own commentary track to comment on the film and the books. It was so great that he was able to play Saruman before his fall in the Hobbit films. I wish that he had narrated the books, but alas that didn't happen. He did narrate The Children of Húrin. These three movies have perhaps my favorite movie scores. Howard Shore's music is just so great and really helps create this world of Tolkien. The amount of effort it took to bring this wolrd to life in all the departments is just mind blowing. It was so great to watch the excellent behind the scenes materials when they came out on dvd. Just made you appreciate the attention to detail in the sets, costumes and so on. Can't wait to see your reaction Ames to the next two movies of the trilogy. In Two Towers we get the late great Bernard Hill. He did such a fantastic job as Théoden and who could forget the amazing Brad Dourif as Wormtongue. Dourif is just a fantastic actor. I just wish we had more Galadriel in these films, but at least she came back in the Hobbit films. More Cate Blanchett is never a bad thing.

Greg in East TN

Did you recognize Gimli the Dwarf as Indy's friend from Egypt from Raiders of the Lost Ark?

Joseph Botello

Can't wait for the Twin Towers watch

Randolph Tirazona

It's been 78 days and that's 78 days too long! lol

Thoko

I just watched this uncut reaction. In response to your question about how close this film is to the books, I will say that this film is more faithful to the books than the other two films. The main thing they changed is that Arwen was not supposed to be the one who rescues Frodo, and Arwen does not have the power to make the river rise up like that. Her father has that power because he has a magical ring. Also, Aragorn does not doubt himself in the books. Another less important detail, is that the film rushes the story a lot. In the book, Gandalf leaves Frodo for many years before Frodo goes on his journey. The film kinda makes Gandalf seem pretty negligent to let Frodo and Sam leave on their own while being pursued by black riders. The book gives a better explanation for why Frodo and Sam are in danger without Gandalf's help: Gandalf simply does not know that the black riders are looking for Frodo until its too late.

Greg in East TN

I know this is an old thread, but I figured I'd watch it with you before The Two Towers. Firstly, I'd like to live in the Florida Keys. Under a palm tree in a hammock with cool ocean breezes, a tall drink with a little umbrella in it, and scantily clad.....well, never mind that last part. NZ is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen (in pictures). But it is one of the most geologically unstable places in the world. Volcanoes and earthquakes there. I think the "outback" is in Australia, not NZ. The guy that played Saruman (Christopher Lee) was big in English made horror movies (Hammer Films) back in the 60s and 70s. Tolkien was very traumatized by serving in WW 1. I think a lot of that is reflected in his writings. On Weathertop, he comes face to face with The Witch King of Angmar, leader of the 9, who he sees when he puts the ring on. Speaking of Elves sneaking up on Strider, you really need to see (if you haven't already) The Outlaw Jose Wales with Clint Eastwood. He gets snuck up on, too. If you haven't seen it yet, you need to see the Rings Of Power on Prime (if available). It gives a lot of back-story to the whole Hobbit/LOTR story. Did you recognize Gimli the Dwarf? I didn't either. I had to look him up. Great makeup! When you said "the path" as they were leaving Rivendale, I couldn't help but think of "a path, a path!" when the Knights Who Say Ni! wanted the second shrubbery. In NZ, they have a mountain range they call (or we call) The Southern Alps. Gandalf didn't have the orb outside of Moria. He must have pulled it out of his pocket? I'm at the cave troll scene. Wonderful CGI! I was thinking "Run away! Run away!" The Orcs in the mine reminded me of the replicators on Stargate SG-1. If you haven't seen this scene of Gandalf at the bride in real life with school kids, you MUST SEE this short clip! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZf0Q-v3u-k I think Frodo felt it the most, as it was his decision to go through the mines. It seems to me all the Dwarf steps go down and all the Elf steps go up. Legolas kind of rubbed it in when he said they went needlessly into Moria. Gladriel is like an Elf Queen in this series. In the Rings Of Power, they made the character into a real bit*h (of course, in that story she's much younger). In the mirror he sees something that I can't talk about until you've seen the end. I don't want to spoil it for you. Those tall statues were former kings, but I think they were saying STOP, Waterfall Ahead! When Frodo decided he has to do it himself, I think it's because he doesn't want to endanger anyone else's life after losing Gandalf. "Tis but a scratch!" I knew you were thinking about it too! ROFL When Frodo shoved off and headed across, Sam going into the water was the sad scene to me. Sam was dedicated to the very end. Since Boromir is dead now, you should watch this clip. This British gal does different accents that are in the UK. There are several LOTR characters and many others you'll probably recognize that I didn't, since you're so into movies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyyT2jmVPAk I don't want to talk about the book until you've seen The Hobbit trilogy. Well, it's 4:30 am EDT here. I'm debating starting the Twin Towers now or wait until I get up this afternoon (STAR WARS DAY!). Good day, eh?

Greg in East TN

Oops. Just realized I had already watched this reaction. Oh well. It's a good refresher for the next one! Can't have too much Ames!

1B2C3

Ahhhh, here it is. I tried the search on here, but good ol (dumb ol) Patreon, doesn't show results if they are locked content. Dumb dumb, website. But at least it gives us an un-Youtube take down'd place to share in your experiences of these. :)