Reacting to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring FIRST TIME WATCHING Part 1/2 

"I want to get lost in that woods, where is that place?" 501 Buckland Road, Matamata 3472, New Zealand To be exact.

When the ring slides onto Frodo’s finger at The Prancing Pony it looks unbelievable because it wasn’t a natural fall. The ring has a will of its own. It _wants_ to be found, so it controlled its descent onto Frodo’s finger so the ringwraiths would be drawn to it.

"You don't deserve those wing eyebrows!" An insult I should really use more often....

"Potatoes" She's embracing memes without even knowing about them

Funny fact ! ... When Gandalf hit his head on the beam in Bilbo house, it wasnt suppose to happen, but Peter Jackson loved it so much that he keep it In the film 😂👌

Something you must realize about the one ring is that it is alive. Sauron basically put a big chunk of his own soul into it and it can influence people and even choose to do some things, like falling off Isildur's finger or landing perfectly onto Frodo's finger. It even at time tries to force its own will on Frodo and make him put it on.

"Where is this place?" The Shire and a lot of other locations were filmed in New Zealand. :)

I really appreciate how you pay close attention to the little details, like noticing immediately that Elrond was present at the original battle against Sauron. Also, your voice is very pleasant to my ears. The Ring influences those who hold it to value it (hence "my precious"), and is strongest at the place of its forging. Isildur COULD NOT have destroyed it there, no matter how much he might have known he should. It wasn't a matter of his weakness; the Ring contains Sauron's overwhelming desire to dominate others, and Sauron is effectively a fallen archangel or perhaps an evil demigod.

The more powerful the person or ambitious/desire the more easily the ring will corrupt your mind. This is why Gandalf can't take it, he knows he'll try to do good, but will lose sight of what is right and fair. It is also why Hobbits seem to be better able to resist it since they are content with what they have. They don't have any big ambitious desires beyond perhaps introducing a third breakfast, enjoying the finest ale and having a merry party. This doesn't really give the Ring much to work with neither would it get it out of the Shire, since Hobbits rarely travel.

"My butt was so sore and filled with insects, but it was fun" Wait... what?

3:38 - that cute little girl is Katie Jackson, the daughter of director Peter Jackson and screen writer Fran Walsh. (And the boy sitting next to her is her brother Billy.)

I died laughing at 8:03 “my butt was so sore and full of insects, but it was fun!” Hahaha so funny loved it.

These "monsters" (orcs) once were elves, but they were corrupted by the first dark lord and turned into their own evil species.

The ring flying into the air and landing perfectly on Frodo's finger is one of many little details showing the ring to have like a mind of it's own. In another scene it changes its size to better fit the person who picked it up

"You don't deserve those winged eyebrows! Cut them!" Love that reaction to Saruman's treachery and the rest of this video also! Also love how engaged in the stories you are in all your reaction videos!

The books say humans were blessed with mortality.

I love imagining Gandalf hearing the story of Isaldur's refusal to destroy the ring from Elrond and wanting to say, "Yes, you've told me this story THOUSANDS of times by now."

The fact that your FIRST comment was asking if Orcs were always Orc literally made my jaw drop. The attention to detail and the questions right off the bat are making me look forward to the rest of the video for SURE.

Regarding the "logic" of keeping the One Ring for himself: how many times in our History Mankind could just get rid of "evils", like polution, animal abuse, slavery... but with each one of these horrible things came also POWER.

In the beginning of Numenor, which was the most noble, and most beautiful of all the human civilizations (before it was corrupted by Sauron) used to live for hundreds and hundreds of years, but their quest for immortality had the opposite effect, making them live shorter and shorter lives.

Sauron and the ring are one. The ring has a will of its own, It wants to be found. That's why peculiar things like frodo falling on his back and the ring falling on his finger make sense. The Ring wants to be found!

The ring is incredibly hard to destroy or part with because it's filled with the spirit of Sauron. This gives the ring a very strong will to survive and corrupt...which influences all who carry it. The longer you posses the ring, the more it corrupts you and the harder it is let it go. Humans are especially susceptible to this power, while creatures like Hobbits (who only tend to value food, drink, farming and family) are able to resist it.

The scenes in Bag End were filmed on two sets; one hobbit scale, one normal human size. These were then composited together resulting in the two characters in the same shot. The scenes at the table & in the cart were done by placing the actors playing the hobbits further away from the camera than Gandalf...a very simple effect known as forced perspective.

"Your butt was so sore it was filled with insects?" 🤣😆😄😀

"That kid looking like she was gonna have a stroke." Believe it or not, that is actually a cameo by director Peter Jackson's daughter, Katie!

I love that you're doing this incredible trilogy!!! Now for some quick comments to assist you on this journey ;) So Hobbits live to be about 100 years or so and Bilbo went way past that due to the ring prolonging his life. It's also how the creature Gollum was able to stay alive for 500 years...because of the One Ring. Another thing to keep in mind is the power of the One Ring. Sauron's life force is tied to the One Ring and the ring is filled with malice, hate and evil. Isildur did not destroy the ring when given the chance because the ring had already ensnared him by taking advantage of Isildur's desire for power. The ring, in a way, compelled him to keep it. Like was mentioned in the opening prologue, the ring has a will of its own and does not want to be destroyed and will do what it can to corrupt those who have the ring so they never destroy it. Gandalf, being such a powerful wizard (or Maiar according to The Silmarillion book), is afraid that even holding the ring for a little bit might begin to corrupt him and have him wield his power for terrible deeds rather than good. It's why he refuses the ring from Frodo. Hobbits, naturally don't care for power or money. As a species they are quite content living a simple life. The ring can definitely corrupt Hobbits too but it will take longer for the ring to be able to corrupt them. They won't fall easily as a human would.

"He's pole dancing, I don't like it" has now ruined that scene forever 🤣

Most hobbits don't live as long as Bilbo. The ring extended his life. At 111 years old, Bilbo was among the oldest hobbits to ever live.

Don't know if you recognized him under the wig and the wing eyebrows, but Saruman is Christopher Lee aka Count Dooku.

15:27 you have to understand the ring as "a lot of power", and power corrupts easily the race of men. Hobbits are more resistant but also vulnerable. Gandalf is a very powerful wizard, and the ring could corrupt him and turn him into a dangerous man, thats why he doesn't want to touch the ring at the beggining. Welcome to Middle Earth and sorry for my bad english!

The little hobbit girl at 3:37 who shivered while Bilbo was telling his story is one of director Peter Jackson's two kids. They make cameos in all three movies :)

Lol 7:34 "you don't deserve those wing eyebrows. Cut them." 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😄 "He's pole dancing. But I don't like it." 7:44 I love a person who has a good memory throughout a long movie. Subscribed! 👍

" what is taller, a midget or a hobbit ?" I'm in stitches lol

Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all, And in the darkness bind them, In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.

Love your accent. Yes, regular humans, like in our world, lived mainly 70 - 80 years. Dunedain, such as Aragorn, had lifespans three times longer, so might live almost as long as a Dwarf. Dwarves lived about 250 years. They apparently had prolonged adolescence. Gimli said that he was thought too young to join Thorin's company (in the Hobbit), but at 62 felt he was ready to conquer the world. Hobbits were apt to live to about 100. Elves had essentially eternal youth. Orcs usually died young due to their culture, but having elven ancestry they might have the same potential lifespan.

The theory on the orcs is that they were elves that the first dark lord, morgoth (who sauron served), captured, tortured, and corrupted. Morgoth was a higher angelic being and the strongest one, and he wanted to be able to create life. But since he didn't have that power to create life, he instead corrupted beings. In the end though, he really just wanted to destroy the whole world, while sauron wanted to rule the world.

8:58 "Everything is bigger than you! Feel my pain!" -I think we can both relate to that, then. Being a petite woman has its downsides! Going to enjoy watching your reaction to the whole trilogy! These are some of my favorite movies and books ever!

•500 years old is an unnatural lifespan for Hobbits and you see that Gollum lives for so long because of the Ring's corrupting power. Most races are mortal, but the Dwarves can live for 100-200 years. The Elves are immortal and there is a group of Men called the Dunedain who are blessed with longevity. •Hobbits live in the Shire. The Shire is a region, with Hobbiton being a town within it. Hobbits on average are 3ft 6inches, so keep that in mind before you buy a Hobbit hole. •Sauron's body was destroyed, but his spirit lives on because the Ring survived. •It's a tower. •Saruman fell to the Dark Side. Why is a mystery, but he will be the main villain for the first two films. •Hobbits eat 7 meals a day; Breakfast at 7:00, Second Breakfast at 9:00, Elevensies at 11:00, Luncheon at 1:00, Teatime at 3:00, Dinner at 6:00, and Supper at 9:00. •The Orcs bred by Saruman are the Uruk-hai and they are a force to be reckoned with.

Are you watching the Extended Edition? That's the best version of this trilogy to watch. As an example, the Extended Edition actually SHOWS Isildur dying. He puts the Ring on to turn invisible, but when he dives into the water, the Ring betrays him and slips off his finger, revealing him to the Orcs on the shore, who shoot him and kill him.

Maybe it's been said before but Saruman and Count Dooku from Star Wars are both played by the legendary Sir Christopher Lee... also played Francisco Scaramanga in The Man With The Golden Gun (a Bond film). Three of my all-time fave movie villains all played by the same legend!

7:44 "He's pole dancing." I died. lol

Anyone else thst just can't focus on what happens in the movie? This girl has such a giggly, innocent and open personality (well and is a gorgeous beauty, obviously) that I just can't get myself to look at anything else on the screen than her! You're really great and sweet, keep it up please!

You're quick wit just floors me. Never laughed so hard. Love your reactions! New fan!

Little known bit. Of all the actors in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Trilogies, Christopher Lee was the only one who actually met JRR Tolkien.

I love Duaffys firm demsnds…. ”Give the ring……here!” 😎👍🏼

Yes! I grew up on this epic trilogy. You're going to love it! Enjoy the journey

To answer your question about Hobbit heights, the average Hobbit is 3'6 (107 cm), so they are very very small. That's actually the origin of one of their names "Halflings" since they're often less than half the height of humans.

Fun fact: Between Bilbos Birthday Party and the time Frodo leaving the Shire with Sam pass 18 Years

I have lost the count of TLOTR movie reactions I have seen so far. I just love to see people appreciating what I consider the best trilogy ever created.

My god, she has the beauty of an elf

Orcs were once elves. Corrupted by Sauron to darkness. And the Uruk-hai, the ones bred by Saruman, were created by splicing orcs with men.

The way you say potatoes is insanely cute

when Gandalf bumped his head on Bilbo's rafter, that wasn't scripted. Ian McKellen really did it and Peter left it in!

Hey! I just found your video and channel and I just subscribed! I love the Lord of the Rings and am very excited to follow your reactions. Your reaction was awesome. I really liked how much you loved the hobbits and their village. Also, I really liked the part where you immediately started clapping after the defeat of Sauron. You're awesome.

You have to understand that the ring had a will of its own, and could trick and corrupt almost anyone who held it. Even those who were just near it would hear its call. It worked by turning even the good intentions of those who held it against them. That's why Gandalf refused to take it, because he would want to use its power for good, but knew it would twist his intentions to evil without him even realising.

Oh my god! Yes! This is going to be so good! I love the Lord of the Rings and I love your reactions! Hooray!

I really like the way Forces of Evil were shown in these movies. Saruman portrayed by Christopher Lee is one of the best villains in classic fantasy.

In Tolkien's world, mortality is the "gift of men" because they get to leave this mortal coil and spend eternity with Illuvitar, The One. Elves live in an eternal sameness, as beautiful as it is.

When Boromir died, it was saddest scene in whole movie.

Also I don't know if anyone explained yet, that the moth is a messenger between Gandalf and the eagles. So from here on forward, if you ever see Gandalf pause to look at a moth, you know an eagle is nearby

In the lord of the rings universe, orcs are basically corrupted elves.

Wow you've made so many interesting reaction videos, this is going to take ages to go through but I'm gonna start with this one and work my way through them :) Thank you for all your work and for sharing it with us!

Sean Astin, who played Sam Gamgee, is the son of John Astin, who will forever be known as Gomez Addams.

Someone has probably already said but, when Gandalf hits his head in the hobbit hole, it was an accident and he just kept acting

"You don't deserve those wing eyebrows! Cut them!" Oh wow, I love your reactions. Genuinely, I've seen a LOT of lotr reactions, and you point out so many small things not even I had noticed. The scarecrow, that doesn't scare away the birds at all... It's very sweet and I like watching :)

1:55 Humans are indeed the shortest lived race in this universe. But the Ring significantly extends the lifespan of whoever possesses it, that’s why Gollum lived 500 years. 2:09 This was filmed in New Zealand. They left the Shire sets up, the whole town is still there and is now a tourist attraction. 9:08 About the same, actually. Little people in real life tend to be 2.5 to 4 feet, same as Hobbits.

"My precious" That is what I say whenever I see Tifa.

There were a lot of moments here that made me smile, and laugh. You have made my day a lot better, thank you!

1:06 - They were orcs. From the books: they originated long before the events of the lord of the rings from elves who've been captured and corrupted. 1:54 - From the books again: The first humans had a very long life. Centuries after centuries humans' lifespan has got shorter and shorter, but I think it's still longer than real-life humans. 5:18 - Sauron didn't die. He transferred part of his power into the ring, so that unless the ring is destroyed, he can't never die (but he was defeated and took him many years to return, though not physically). How he communicates with his subordinates is never explained. 6:52 - In the theatre version of the movie, here you could see a car driving on the background (they removed it in the DVD version).

it was the One Ring that gave Smeagle unnatural long life: 500 years; and Bilbo to 111 until he gave up the ring to Frodo.

I'm so happy for people to experience this movie for the first time. Your reactions are gonna be great

Great job!! I really enjoy your reactions!!

Great reaction! You got me intrigued!

You have amazing attention to detail, and you let yourself be swept up by the story! I love it! Also you're really good at names.

This is so adorable. But you know, Duaffy, what you say shows that you have a really good grasp of what is happening and your reasoning within the film is remarkable. Not bad for someone who could step into the film and look right at home herself.

"SARUMAN! YOUR EYEBROWS ARE TRIMMED!"

Humans, particularly Numenoreans, who were faithful to the Valar were blessed with long life. However, they became corrupted and lived shorter and shorter lifespans. Finally, they desired immortality and launched an attempted invasion of the Undying Lands and the Valar destroyed their kingdom island, Numenor, and only a handful of those faithful to the Valar survived. Aragorn is a descendant of Elendil, one of these faithful. Elendil is the one that cut Sauron's finger bearing the ring.

Wow I love how you react to things, it feels very refreshing and fun. Definitely one of the better reactors :)

Elendil, the King, lived for over 300 years

While we anxiously wait for the lovely Duaffy to give more insightful and charming reactions. I'll re-watch some of her previous reactions to help her algorithm. Besides, it's a pleasure!

The Hobbits live in Hobbitown. Which is in the county of the Shire. Bree is in the Shire and at least one other town that I forgot the name of.

For some reason I am on my LOTR-reaction videos binge, lol. I am not regretting that.

I'm so glad you're reacting to this series....you're in for a wild ride

The "weed" in this movie is an weed in the sense of an herb. Its actually the middle-earth equivalent of tobacco that Tolkien was very fond of.

1:56 numenoreans are like “she is one of us” . Great reaction thank you for the video.

You have the best personality ive ever seen, you just became one of my favorite persons in the world. Subscribing now.

Loved your reaction! Can't wait for part 2!

I rarely comment on videos, but you are awesome! I love you' re honest reaction and human responses! ;)

Yeah, in the Prancing Pony, when the ring slithers on to Frodo's finger, it was a bit of a groaner the first time I saw it. The explanation, which I've chosen to embrace, is the ring wanted to be on his finger in keeping with its will to be found as previously stated in the movie. Best. Leo.

Don't understand how people still haven't seen these films.

The Ringwraiths hesitated to cross the river because it marked the territory of the elves - their power in the world is waning, but the still are quite powerful and posses magic. The wraiths themselves are also nearly blind and therefore rely on their rides - the horses weren't exactly normal but they did die in the flood, so they had to return for the time being. Also, the ring is immensely powerful, being essentially a container for the biggest part of Sauron and his power, tempting men the most, because seeking power is in their nature. The sad thing is, even the best intentions will be used to lure someone to desire the ring, which then slowly corrupts for it's own use. Boromir only ever desired to protect his people, he is honourable and brave, but for his lack of knowledge about the rings power he was entirely unprepared for it's influence end fell easily. His city is close to Mordor and the historically most attacked human settlement so his desire for power was truly greater than any of the other members'... Hobbits with their carefree and comfy way of life and little interest in power tend to be least susceptible to corruption.

I love your reactions and this one is awesome!!! LORD is my favorite saga

"NO THAT'S EVEN WORSER" -best reaction.

😍😍😍 love your reactions!!!!

13:57 lord Elrond was there. 3,000 years ago. he was there when the courage of men failed.

I loved watching this, can't wait to see your reactions to the rest of the trilogy!

Isildur keeps the ring because of the ring's power. Anyone in possession of the ring would fall under it's charm and they would not be able to destroy it.

Well,prepare your heart,this trilogy is pure emotion

I just love how you pronounce the characters names as JRR Tolkien meant it to be.

I LOVE your reaction, you're so observing, keep up :D a big fan of lotr here