The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) * first time watching * MOVIE REACTION!!! 

“Gandalf reminds me of Magneto” ...you might be onto something there 😆

I'm VERY impressed you recognized Christopher Lee from the classic Dracula! Well done young man. You must be a fan of the genre.

Not many people talk about it, but when Bilbo willingly gives up the ring and drops it, it is basically the first time that the ring was ever abandoned by it's current owner. Usually it is the ring abandoning the owner or calling someone else to take it. It is one of the greatest feats of will by any creature in Middle Earth.

Every reactor I've seen bemoans the length of the films, and at the end of each can't believe how quickly the time passed. True cinematic excellence.

The movie cannot be considered "too long" if the cat manages to sleep through it. 🤣 👍👍👍 for the reaction, ❤❤❤for the cat!

Great job recognising Boromirs true heart. He was corrupted by the power of the ring, and even in extended editions you see his true intent. He was so much more than the “weak” guy who wanted the ring for himself

Bilbo explains to Frodo, when he gives him the sword, that it will glow blue in the presence of orcs.

The extended version gives Boromir more depth and shows his true colours, it's greatly enhancing his character. I suggest you go for the extended versions on the next films, if you never felt the time in this one, you have nothing to fear in the extended versions of the next ones. Trust me, they're worth it.

Watch the extended editions for the remaining two movies, if you can. They're longer, but they include a lot of good stuff.... character building, background story, etc. You've already seen how fast this one went by, you'll enjoy the extra scenes. No filler, nothing unnecessary. In fact, it'd be nice if they put in even *more!*

Remember, Bilbo told Frodo when he gave him the sword, it glows blue when orcs are near.

Love seeing others enjoy this film. I had a similar story about seeing Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellan). In 2003 I was at a bus stop out side Morrisons supermarket in Guiseley near Leeds in England and Ian McKellen was just standing at the side of the road near the bus stop, and I’m standing there thinking what on earth Gandalf is stood at the side of the road out side Morrisons super market. Some unusual car came round and picked him up it drove by and he came and said hello as he drove by, I was utterly star struck.

one of the things they don't exactly say, but could be inferred, is that gondor has been fighting the forces of mordor (see how close their names are?) for much longer than everyone else, as they are right beside each other, and therefore boromir is much more desperate to get something to help save his people. the ring twisted him into something he wasn't, and when he snapped out of it, he just defended those hobbits with his life. he was a good and honorable man, and i'm glad you could see that.

Great reaction mate. Nice to see someone who can watch movies without being silly or making a joke out of everything like a lot of youtube reactors seem to do. I appreciate that you try to immerse yourself into the film. Can’t wait for the next parts ✌️

I love that some reactions are always the same. Before you watch the movie for the first time, you think "Three hours? That is such a long movie. Should I really watch this?" and when you reach the end of the movie, you are like "What? It's over already?" 😂

This was such a wonderful reaction! The LOTR films are my favorite films and I love watching people react to them for the first time. It always feels like I am experiencing the film again through someone else. I am definitely excited to see you react to the rest of them! And yes, Sam - oh, Sam is the most wonderful ever.

Everyone needs a friend like Sam, and we should all try to be like Sam for our friends as well.

That's awesome you got to meet Elijah Wood. He always struck me as the kind of person who would be really friendly and keen to talk to fans.

23:12 “He’s been stabbed by a Morgul blade”. “Morgul” is one of Tolkien’s elvish words, meaning “sorcery”. It’s used multiple times relating to Sauron or especially the chief Nazgûl - the one who stabbed Frodo - who’s also called The Witch King of Angmar for historical reasons. A Morgul blade is a blade with a spell on it, which Aragorn recognizes would turn its victim into a wraith like the Nazgûl, if no healing prevents that. (I always suggest people use closed captions on these movies so they don’t misinterpret the made-up names and words.)

That fight scene at Weathertop!! Viggo Mortensen is just badass as Aragorn. The most wonderful male character in literature. ♡ This, and the scene with him and Sean Bean at Boromir's death are def my favorites of FotR.

What a wonderful reaction to this. Sincerely. And you fully appreciated all the aspects of it. I really enjoyed this. Btw, TYSM for keeping the entirety of Boromir's death scene. ❤💔❤ And that Elijah Wood encounter was really cool.

I like your reactions dude. You have very expressive eyes. I can literally see the deep concern, worry, and fear in them in real time! LOL That’s pretty awesome… subscribed

“Isudur died with three arrows in his back for his betrayal of the race, Boromir with three arrows in his chest for his redemption, regards”

Nicee, the movies are amazing and I'm glad you enjoyed the first one! do the extended cuts (its actually worth it)

Sweetheart, I love watching your reaction. You are able to follow it and follow detail. I first read The Books 51 years ago and have never had enough. Tolkien is the most wonderful rabbit hole in the world. I'm still delighting in new found detail. He wrote more into it through out his whole life and gave his son the rights to arrange and publish it. (As the old lady dances in circles and claps and giggles.)

The Party scene in the book was also celebrating Frodo's 33rd birthday. Between Bilbo's 111th birthday and Frodo leaving The Shire there is a gap of 17 years. As to why Frodo's sword glows is because it was forged by the ancient elves of Gondolin in the first age, and it was found in the same troll hoard as Gandalf's sword during the events of The Hobbit. It should also be noted that the principle filming of all 3 Lord of the Rings films was done across 1 year

Great reaction! Your cat is so cute just chilling in the background

Great reaction can't wait for the next one. I've been in love with this story for the last 66 years when it was first read to me as a child!

An interesting detail between the movies and the books, is that they take a lot more time in the books. When Gandalf goes off to learn about Bilbo's magic ring, it's almost 20 years before he gets back to Frodo and says he has to get going. They're also in Rivendel for, I think almost two months?

The thing is, it is great to have a friend like Samwise. But isn't it even better to be a friend like him?

At 5:40 you commented how real Bilbos house looked. The Shire was built a year ahead of filming so everything would look natural. The Shire is still there in New Zealand. You can actually tour it. The owner keeps the upkeep on it and allows people to go on tours of the Shire.

Aragorn never told anyone Boromir tried to take the ring. Aragorn, Frodo, and Sam were the only members of the fellowship that knew. So to the others Boromir's honor was never in doubt.

That’s cool that you met Elijah Wood! From your story he sounds very kind and down to earth. He absolutely nails it in this trilogy

the third movie is the best movie ever made, no competition

Love this trilogy. Classic good vs evil. The acting, writing, cinematography and music are incredible. Love all the characters and the action is superb. Good reaction!

Great reaction. The genuine awe on your face 💜 Definitely watch the Extended versions for the next 2 films. Also, a minor suggestion is to watch with subtitles as it really helps with catching names & places. Subscribed! -x-

Great reaction. You're one of the few who didn't expect Gandalf to just magic all the problems out of existence, so I think you'll manage to keep up with the films easily enough. I'm pretty sure Elijah Wood appreciated not being mistaken for Daniel Radcliffe for once. 🤣

Don’t fret. Almost everyone who hasn’t watched LOTR says it’s because of how long the movies are. Well let me reassure you that EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM says almost the same exact things, “Wait! It’s over?” , or “They can’t end it here!”, or “There’s got to be more.” It’s that good of a series that you get totally drawn into the movie that you lose yourself and time. And THAT is a wonderful feeling.

The songs of lamentation were elvish for Gandalf when they arrived in Lothlórien. So the song you hear is for him: The only excerpt from these songs is "Mithrandir, Mithrandir, O Pilgrim Grey!". This was expanded and set to music by Philippa Boyens and Howard Shore, respectively, for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. It was sung in the said film by Elizabeth Fraser in the track Lothlórien. Notable about this song is that it assumes that the elves of Lothlórien were aware that Gandalf was an incarnate Maia. This is debatable. As well, the lyrics ask "What drove you to leave/That which you loved?". This suggests that Gandalf was well aware that he would fall in Moria. Other debatable verses include the claims that Gandalf was the wisest of the Maiar, and that with him the Flame of Anor would leave the world (assuming that it and he were one, or he was the only wielder of the Flame). (English comes after the Quenya) * The first part is in Quenya: A Olórin i yáresse Mentaner i Númenherui Tírien i Rómenóri Maiaron i Oiosaila Manan elye etevanne Nórie i melanelye? The Second part is in Sindarin: Mithrandir, Mithrandir, A Randir Vithren ú-reniathach i amar galen I reniad lín ne mór, nuithannen In gwidh ristennin, i fae narchannen I lach Anor ed ardhon gwannen Caled veleg, ethuiannen. * Olórin, who once was... Sent by the Lords of the West To guard the lands of the East Wisest of all Maiar What drove you to leave That which you loved? Mithrandir, Mithrandir O Pilgrim Grey No more will you wander the green fields of this earth Your journey has ended in darkness. The bonds cut, the spirit broken The Flame of Anor has left this World A great light, extinguished. The extended also showed Legolas and the hobbits and which lead to Sam trying to perform/pay his own sort of respects to Gandalf too. Check it out for us to see!

Seeing someone looking this invested at just the beginning of the trilogy and knowing they're going to love it.

I'm from New Zealand where these movies were filmed, in fact, Hobbiton is about 30min drive from me. I love these films. I'm so excited for you embarking on this LOTR journey. 💯👍 Also, believe me when I tell you, it will not feel like a 3hr movie 😉😁

I love that you recognized Sir Christopher Lee from both Dracula and Sherlock Holmes; you must have excellent taste.

Hobbits have a slightly longer lifespan than humans, especially when you consider Middle-Earth is a medieval-level world without modern medicine. It's not uncommon for Hobbits to live into their 90s or 100s, but Bilbo was unusual because he didn't look his age. Hobbits aren't considered to be full legal adults until they turn 33. Bilbo and Frodo share a birthday and the party was also Frodo's 33rd birthday. Pippin was 29 at the start of the journey, so he is still considered a teenager by Hobbit standards and could be why he does so much dumb stuff.

*doors begin to close* “You wot??” Haha😂😂😂❤

I appreciate how you made a comment about Aragorn, Legolas, & Gimli sending Boromir off in the boat. In the book (strictly speaking, it's at the start of The Two Towers), Aragorn & Legolas sing a song about his passing (they skip Gimli, RIP), and they put the swords of all the orcs Boromir slew into the boat at his feet before giving him to the river.

first time watching your reactions and didnt disappoint and yes it doesn't feel like a 3 hour film , I saw this in the pictures 3 times when it came out (and the other 2 as well) if you can watch the extended ones ;) also love the ginger kitty as I have one to :)🐈🐾

Remember what I said about Fëanor? He also created the Palatitri (The Seeing Stones) perhaps also with his eldest Sons but namely his eldest named Maedhros(Or he’s known by Fingon (Maedhros bestie from a different clan who typically don’t approve of his father etc Fingon I’d a high king as well of sorts. In middle earth) as Maitimo(which I believe is a particular legendary character in English literature too) These stones are are perilous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Their very nature is seriously powerful.

Great reaction man. I really enjoyed it and am really looking forward to you reacting to the next two. You're going to be amazed. Thanks for doing this.

I've watched over a hundred LOTR reactors and you're the first one who, instead of comparing Gandalf visually to Dumbledore, compared his voice to Magneto! Kudos for being different.

The world building and lore/history of Middle Earth is near perfect. The acting and direction are near flawless. So glad to see more people discovering epic cinema/stories. Thanks! If length no longer matters, there is a show you must watch and/or binge. It's a tale as grand if not grander than LotR, and that show is Echiro Oda's "One Piece."

You have just discovered a masterpiece in storytelling…excellent reaction!!!

Yeah, great reaction. Us middle earthers prefer the extended version. Most cut each movie into 2 or 3 parts. You’re the Captain of this channel so, do what you want but, the extended does answer more questions. Thanks again. I’ll be waiting

One of the most entertaining things about seeing ppl reacting to this is that in the 1st hour especially everyone always asks 10 questions every 2 minutes & 9 times out of 10 theyre answered within about 60 seconds, sometimes less, much less...but, people pretty much never go much longer than 5 minutes before getting a question they ask answered by the writing, & thats part of what makes the films so good is that it sucks a person in because its like perplexing & intriguing at the same time...& then, never any longer than 5 minutes later one question after another, boom, boom, boom, is answered & then the person is just totally hooked on the gratification of “getting it”, & getting these satisfying answers to this crazy in depth story....after the first third of the two towers tho, nobody asks questions anymore, it sinks in, whether subconsciously or not, they understand to just trust the writing & storytelling & then theyre just willingly on the ride of the 10 hour movie after that point, & then they really fall in live & become true fans because the payoff at the end is so mindblowing....these movies are amazing...great reaction

🌼The movies are masterpieces but they do Isildur some injustice. In the books, while he does secumb to the seduction of the ring, he spends his time being a fair ruler who practically gave some power away instead of being power hungry. He comes to realize that he is not powerful enough to truly bend the ring to his will. That it will eventually overcome him. Isildur resolves to give the ring to Elrond but is killed on the way to Rivendel. It's a tragic story of a man that tries to right his wrong but ultimately fails. In the books isildur literally repented and was about to bring the ring to Rivendell and apologize as he recognized it was beyond him even for a great numenorean connected to the faithful line of the mighty Elendil

Hey man, great reaction! Loving seeing you react to this timeless classic! One thing I love about the series is how it portrays loving friendships between men, it feels so genuine in how they care about and for each other's safety like how it is among real soldiers fighting at war. I know what you mean when you say it doesn't feel like 3 hours, time seems to fly as you watch them.

Love the optimism in your Elijah story where you mentioned "meeting him for the first time" 😁

24:29 "Those statues in the background" aren't actually statues. The explanation for them is in a scene from Bilbo's birthday party in the extended version of _Fellowship of the Ring_ and in _The Hobbit._

It took me a while to notice the cat! Love that orange kitty. I wish I was a cat. Sleeping all day in sunbeams.

When Gandalf hit his head, it was real. Also sounds like it.

Loved your reaction to this, thank you! Wonderful movies, from an even more wonderful piece of literature. I think you got a little emotional as Boromir died? There's much more of that to come, so let yourself feel it all ... and enjoy the ride! 😉🤩

The statues in the background after frodo got stabbed the first time were actually trolls from a part of the book The Hobbit, trolls bilbo tricked into,staying awake until the sun came up & the got frozen in the sunlight because the sun turns trolls into stone.....its a little easter egg for fans...the hobbits and aragorn chose the same spot as their temporary camping spot as frodo was dying/suffering.... the appearance (appearance meaning cameo) of them in the book is similar, but i can’t remember if it was before or after frodo got stabbed

You’ll love the full scene with Frodo+Sam &Galadriel that even the great Peter Jackson and team didn’t seem to include.. which all this little stuff lead into that scene in the movies which gave it more meaning. •[Frodo] stepped back shaking all over and looked at the Lady. “I know what it was that you last saw”, she said; 'for that is also in my mind. Do not be afraid! But do not think that only by singing amid the trees, nor even by the slender arrows of elven-bows, is this land of Lothlórien maintained and defended against its Enemy. I say to you, Frodo, that even as I speak to you, I perceive the Dark Lord and know his mind, or all of his mind that concerns the Elves. And he gropes ever to see me and my thought. But still the door is closed!' She lifted up her white arms, and spread out her hands towards the East in a gesture of rejection and denial. Eärendil, the Evening Star, most beloved of the Elves, shone clear above. So bright was it that the figure of the Elven-lady cast a dim shadow on the ground. Its rays glanced upon a ring about her finger; it glittered like polished gold overlaid with silver light, and a white stone in it twinkled as if the Evenstar had come down to rest upon her hand. Frodo gazed at the ring with awe; for suddenly it seemed to him that he understood. 'Yes,' she said, divining his thought, 'it is not permitted to speak of it, and Elrond could not do so. But it cannot be hidden from the Ring-bearer, and one who has seen the Eye. Verily it is in the land of Lórien upon the finger of Galadriel that one of the Three remains. This is Nenya, the Ring of Adamant, and I am its keeper. 'He suspects, but he does not know - not yet. Do you not see now wherefore your coming is to us as the footstep of Doom? For if you fail, then we are laid bare to the Enemy. Yet if you succeed, then our power is diminished, and Lothlórien will fade, and the tides of Time will sweep it away. We must depart into the West, or dwindle to a rustic folk of dell and cave, slowly to forget and to be forgotten.' Frodo bent his head. 'And what do you wish?' he said at last. 'That what should be shall be,' she answered. 'The love of the Elves for their land and their works is deeper than the deeps of the Sea, and their regret is undying and cannot ever wholly be assuaged. Yet they will cast all away rather than submit to Sauron: for they know him now. For the fate of Lothlórien you are not answerable but only for the doing of your own task. Yet I could wish, were it of any avail, that the One Ring had never been wrought, or had remained for ever lost.' 'You are wise and fearless and fair, Lady Galadriel,' said Frodo. 'I will give you the One Ring, if you ask for it. It is too great a matter for me.' Galadriel laughed with a sudden clear laugh. 'Wise the Lady Galadriel may be,' she said, 'yet here she has met her match in courtesy. Gently are you revenged for my testing of your heart at our first meeting. You begin to see with a keen eye. I do not deny that my heart has greatly desired to ask what you offer. For many long years I had pondered what I might do, should the Great Ring come into my hands, and behold! it was brought within my grasp. The evil that was devised long ago works on in many ways, whether Sauron himself stands or falls. Would not that have been a noble deed to set to the credit of his Ring, if I had taken it by force or fear from my guest? 'And now at last it comes. You will give me the Ring freely! In place of the Dark Lord you will set up a Queen. And I shall not be dark, but beautiful and terrible as the Morning and the Night! Fair as the Sea and the Sun and the Snow upon the Mountain! Dreadful as the Storm and the Lightning! Stronger than the foundations of the earth. All shall love me and despair!' She lifted up her hand and from the ring that she wore there issued a great light that illuminated her alone and left all else dark. She stood before Frodo seeming now tall beyond measurement, and beautiful beyond enduring, terrible and worshipful. Then she let her hand fall, and the light faded, and suddenly she laughed again, and lo! she was shrunken: a slender elf-woman, clad in simple white, whose gentle voice was soft and sad. 'I pass the test,' she said. 'I will diminish, and go into the West and remain Galadriel.' They stood for a long while in silence. At length the Lady spoke again. 'Let us return!' she said. 'In the morning you must depart for now we have chosen, and the tides of fate are flowing.' 'I would ask one thing before we go,' said Frodo, 'a thing which I often meant to ask Gandalf in Rivendell. I am permitted to wear the One Ring: why cannot I see all the others and know the thoughts of those that wear them?' 'You have not tried,' she said. 'Only thrice have you set the Ring upon your finger since you knew what you possessed. Do not try! It would destroy you. Did not Gandalf tell you that the rings give power according to the measure of each possessor? Before you could use that power you would need to become far stronger, and to train your will to the domination of others. Yet even so, as Ring-bearer and as one that has borne it on finger and seen that which is hidden, your sight has grown keener. You have perceived my thought more clearly than many that are accounted wise. You saw the Eye of him that holds the Seven and the Nine. And did you not see and recognize the ring upon my finger? Did you see my ring?' she asked turning again to Sam. 'No, Lady,' he answered. 'To tell you the truth, I wondered what you were talking about. I saw a star through your finger. But if you'll pardon my speaking out, I think my master was right. I wish you'd take his Ring. You'd put things to rights. You'd stop them digging up the gaffer and turning him adrift. You'd make some folk pay for their dirty work.' 'I would,' she said. 'That is how it would begin. But it would not stop with that, alas! We will not speak more of it. Let us go!' When] at last all that [Galadriel] had desired in her youth came to her hand, the Ring of Power and the peaceful rule of Middle-earth which she had dreamed... her wisdom was full grown and she rejected it....

Loved your reaction. And the kitty cat. : )

YES my dude! First time I’ve ever watched a reaction to LOTR and had someone say that they recognized Christopher Lee from Dracula! He’s been in a lot of stuff over the years so they say that they know him from all sorts of stuff….but Dracula? Nice my dude! 😅😉👍

25:40. Reactors always do this, but the Nazgûl have no problem with water. In the first scene the rider doesn’t jump into the river after the ferry because a heavily armed and armored rider on a heavily laden and armored horse would just sink, they’re not going to be able to swim with all that. That’s why riders look for shallow fords to cross a river. In the 2nd scene they know the river marks the border of Elrond’s realm of Rivendell, and they very justifiably fear Elrond’s power - as we soon see why they should. (It looks like Arwen just magically calls up a flood but it’s more like she’s saying the password to trigger the security system. Arwen can’t otherwise go around calling up flash floods on command.)

I've never seen anybody else ask what Gandalf is saying to the moth. Kudos. He says "Gwahir Go". The situation plays out differently in the book. Gwahir is the name of the Eagle. The Eagles played their part in this story but that isn't covered in the films. I find exploring the lore helps to fill in any questions. It also adds another layer of understanding which I think only adds to the experience of watching the film adaptations.

Sam and Frodo’s trek to Mordor would be the equivalent to walking from London to Inverness and back to London (roughly, a little more). I tried to get more accurate but you get the idea.

"Drums, drums in the deep .." Drums started beating bigNerd: "oh my god, is that footsteps" xDDD btw nice reaction .. it's maybe best movie trilogy ever made

First time watching your channel and I just gotta say, you have a KILLER voice for radio!! 🙌

The Gandalf locked in the Tower bit is explained ONLY in the Unfinished Tales Book: In [manuscript] C The Black Riders arrived at the Gate of Isengard while Gandalf was still a prisoner in the tower. In this account, Saruman, in fear and despair, and perceiving the full horror of service to Mordor, resolved suddenly to yield to Gandalf, and to beg for his pardon and help. Temporizing at the Gate, he admitted that he had Gandalf within, and said that he would go and try to discover what he knew; if that were unavailing, he would deliver Gandalf up to them. Then Saruman hastened to the summit of Orthanc - and found Gandalf gone. Away south against the setting moon he saw a great Eagle flying towards Edoras. See, the thing is he was always master of studying the enemy and even being able to think like they do to always know exactly the best ways to handle ever situation and so on, but the thing is he didn't just become the enemy, he at this time in a sense for once actually grew afraid of him, probably Sauron did what Sauron did with Finrod Felagund(Galadriel’s elder brother who by the way was very important in the legendarium) which basically widdled Saruman with various visions of the past and future until it wore him down.

Firstly: All 16 rings were meant to go to the elves (300-500years world of infiltration and deception down the drain) but Mairon of the Maiar disguised as a high elf named Annatar when he came to the elves pretending to be an emissary from Valinor on behalf of the Valar so it makes sense how alluring the ring is and how strong it’s pull on people is. (A bit too instant in the movies though) Galadriel soon saw right through him and especially when after speaking with him regarding not remembering him when in Valinor long ago where she learned from all the Valar thanks to being dominantly Vanyar/Teleri side over her Ñoldorin side where she gleaned from that encounter that she did not study under Aulë the Vala with any elf named Annatar ! But later named Sauron by the elves meaning deceiver! After all of this, The three elven rings were made in secret without Saurons touch upon them thanks to Celebrimbor! Remember Gandalf before he became Gandalf was the same species of entity Sauron used to be!! Wow hey? The Rings, in this case, would have lost their powers eventually due to the lack of the One Ring and possibly because they were designed to defeat evil, and evil, in the form of Sauron, had been defeated. The Three Elven Rings served their purpose for a long time. Two out of three of them had several different bearers Unlike the other Rings, the main purpose of the Three is to "heal and preserve", as when Galadriel used Nenya to preserve her realm of Lothlórien over long periods. The Elves made the Three Rings to try to halt the passage of time, or as Tolkien had Elrond say, "to preserve all things unstained". I can expand upon this based on any further statements and questions you have for me as a reply to this comment ! ❤ There is problem here with the Rings, the Three were supposed to be never touched by Sauron and that's why they were not corrupting…Sauron had not taken part in their making which made the Three more 'pure' unsullied by his dark power, unlike the Nine and Seven Rings! But Sauron in the show touched the very material they were made of!!! So technically he could have tainted them and corrupted! Even appendices of Lot tell us the order of making the rings, so they didn't even need the righs to more detailed writings in UT or Silmarillion: 1200 Sauron endeavours to seduce the Eldar. Gil-galad refuses to treat with him; but the smiths of Eregion are won over. The Númenoreans begin to make permanent havens. c. 1500 The Elven-smiths instructed by Sauron reach the height of their skill. They begin the forging of the Rings of Power. c. 1590 The Three Rings are completed in Eregion. c. 1600 Sauron forges the One Ring in Orodruin. He completes the Barad-dûr. Celebrimbor perceives the designs of Sauron. 1693 War of the Elves and Sauron begins. The Three Rings are hidden." 'Did you not hear me, Gloin?' said Elrond. 'The Three were not made by Sauron, nor did he ever touch them. But of them it is not permitted to speak. So much only in this hour of doubt I may now say. They are not idle. But they were not made as weapons of war or conquest: that is not their power. Those who made them did not desire strength or domination or hoarded wealth, but understanding, making, and healing, to preserve all things unstained. These things the Elves of Middle-earth have in some measure gained, though with sorrow. But all that has been wrought by those who wield the Three will turn to their undoing, and their minds and hearts will become revealed to Sauron, if he regains the One." The One Ring’s power over people explained here:As for the rings given to these groups:They were all meant to go to the elves but Mairon of the Maiar disguised as a high elf named Annatar when he came to the elves pretending to be an emissary from Valinor on behalf of the Valar so it makes sense how alluring the ring is and how strong it’s pull on people is. (A bit too instant in the movies though) Galadriel soon saw right through him and especially when after speaking with him regarding not remembering him when in Valinor long ago where she learned from all the Valar thanks to being dominantly Vanyar/Teleri side over her Ñoldorin side where she gleaned from that encounter that she did not study under Aulë the Vala with any elf named Annatar ! But later named Sauron by the elves meaning deceiver! After all of this, The three elven rings were made in secret without Saurons touch upon them thanks to Celebrimbor! Remember Gandalf before he became Gandalf was the same species of entity Sauron used to be!! Wow hey? The Rings, in this case, would have lost their powers eventually due to the lack of the One Ring and possibly because they were designed to defeat evil, and evil, in the form of Sauron, had been defeated. The Three Elven Rings served their purpose for a long time. Two out of three of them had several different bearers Unlike the other Rings, the main purpose of the Three is to "heal and preserve", as when Galadriel used Nenya to preserve her realm of Lothlórien over long periods. The Elves made the Three Rings to try to halt the passage of time, or as Tolkien had Elrond say, "to preserve all things unstained". I can expand upon this based on any further statements and questions you have for me as a reply to this comment ! ❤ Aside from the three Elven Rings Made In Secret Without Saurons presence or touch upon them through Celebrimbor!

The next movie picks up from this one - Merry and Pippin being taken to Saruman, the white wizard who betrayed Gandalf, and Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli going after them. And Sam and Frodo going on their journey by themselves. But there's way much more you'll see and love, I'm pretty sure. I'm a huge fan of these movies to the point of purchasing the extended versions.

Great reaction! And I must say that I loved your cats reaction just as much.

Ah Greenstreet Hooligans is one of my favorite movies!

Great reaction mate, I love seeing people discover these movies for the first time, especially when they actually get into it. You’re gona love the next two. The most perfect trilogy ever imo😄

The Ring corrupts strong intentions. Gandalf wanted to do good, Boromir wanted to please his father and save his people. It’s those strong intentions and drives that gives the Ring a way into your heart. Hobbits don’t want much beyond peace and quiet, so they’re more resistant to it’s influences. Dwarves, too, since the Ring cannot help you dig out gold and jewels from the earth.

Hello from New Zealand! Really enjoyed your reaction here I will definitely be subscribing you have a great energy about you and a genuine quality that’s really lacking in many reaction videos. Thank you ❤

The Head Nazgûl is currently 4209+ years old. He was once of the mighty houses of Númenor. Birth: Before S.A. 2251 Unknown Rule: T.A. 1300 - 1975 (in Angmar) T.A. 2002 - 3019 (in Minas Morgul)

Excellent reaction! I like that you uploaded an hour of reaction so i can see all my favorite scenes. I really appreciate that, nice work!

As you watch through the entire trilogy, it will be shown as how good of a friend Sam really is. Cannot wait to watch your journey.

Very satisfying and knowledgeable. Tolkein and C.S. Lewis were good friends and entered into a gentleman's contest to write a Christian allegory. Lewis wrote the Chronicles of Narnia...I like that you showed the complete reaction. I hate to have to wait for the next installment. No patience...

I love both your reactions and your beautiful cat, mate. Happy you enjoyed this monument of a movie. A true masterpiece.

The most important part of this video is the cat

I hope you get the other two up soon, I love these films, the story is just so epic! I've watched them a zillion times, and I really enjoy seeing people watch them for the first time and get hooked into the story

just found you again! and your adorable kitty! love your reaction to this movie!!

your cat always chillin in the background😂 loves a good sleep by the looks of things

that's crazy you met elijah wood but didn't see the lord of the rings. It's like his most famous role and many people only know him from this movie series. that's like recognizing christian bale on the street but only because you saw terminator: salvation. mad respect for being a movie nerd at that level.

GREAT!!! REACTIONS Thank You so much for staring this incredible series👏🏾❤

First time on this channel and I LOVE YOUR CAT

I was grinning from ear to ear during your reaction. Great video, man! Loved it!

Very nice reaction! The great Sir Christopher Lee (Saruman) was a big LotR fan, who owned a first edition which he read several times. He even met the author J. R. R. Tolkien in person during a public reading. Fun facts: the scene where Gandalf bumps his head in Bilbo´s house wasn´t scripted, but being the great actor he is, Ian McKellen made the best of the moment. The director Peter Jackson has a cameo in all 3 LotR movies. In this one he is a guy eating a carrot in Bree. Almost all actors of the fellowship have the elven run for "9" tattooed. Exception John Rhys-Davies (Gimli) who had his body double take it for him. Director Peter Jackson has the rune for "10" tattooed,

Omg first the hunger games now this? Lets go🎉

Thats a mad story about Green Street mate, good film that. Loved the reaction, Sam is the G bro im telling you, favourite character.

Someone probably already said this, but the elves they meet in Lothlorien are "High Elves" and Legolas is a "lowly" Wood elf. The high elves in the LotR time period, are refugees from their great cities before the defeat of Sauron (or maybe Morgoth, the guy before him, who represents the devil and of whom Sauron was a lieutenant. - It's been a long time since I read the Silmarillion). The wood elves are "lesser" elves, though still elves. Fun Fact, Arwen and Aragorn are related. His distant elvish blood is why he lives so long for a human, the human blood is why Elrond and Arwen age more quickly for elves. The song Aragorn sings about the Human/Elf union are their two common ancestors, though Elrond is only one or so generations removed from that union (maybe one of their children?) and Aragorn, many more over thousands of years, though far fewer generations than a normal human as they live extremally long due to the elvish blood. I mention this because Galadriel is Elrond's mother in law and Arwen's grandmother.

I love when people discover this movie series and react to it. It's such a great time and a classic. I subscribed so I can watch the rest of your reactions to the series!

Definitely would have recommended the extended version of the movies there nearly an extra hour added to each movie! And You might have felt Differently towards Boromir watching that extended version. A true hero he was in the story. Enjoyed your watch along tho! Definitely worth a subscribe! Can’t wait to see you watch the next 2 movies

I really enjoyed watching your first watch of this movie ❤ Thank you for doing this series. Am so excited to watch the next ones. You are astute and kind in your judgment of the beats of the story.

OMG ginger on the bed. hey kitty kitty

Yes! Awesome reaction. Enjoy the journey!

Great reaction, you are very perceptive young man :) I Hope you keep these reviews coming. Plus when we were all young we thought 3 and 4 hour movies were too long to watch, until we did and we recognized how silly we were :). I am glad you will b able to fall in love with this amazing series

Never fails to make you want more... I adore it.