@@oddjam Practically everyone was cast perfectly in that film. Even Wormtongue’s actor portrayed him spot on, even better than I imagined while reading the books.
@@AspieMemoires oh yes... the way he was delivering his lines... "Oh but you ARE alone. Who knows what you've spoke into the darkness in the bitter watches of the night. When all your life seems to shrink. The walls of your bower closing in about you. A hutch to trammel some wild thing in..." His movie version really shows why he is the Wormtongue. He's like a serpent, dragon, wyrm, deciever, manipulator.
He was a noble man who's love of kingdom the Ring was able to twist. His great final line in the movie always makes me chocked up "my brother, my captain, my king"
“Have you ever seen it, Aragorn? The White Tower of Ecthelion, glimmering like a spike of pearl and silver, its banners caught high in the morning breeze. Have you ever been called home by the clear ringing of silver trumpets? One day our paths will lead us there, and the tower guard will take up the call: The Lords of Gondor have returned.”
The Third Age for the Game Boy Advance is not an especially great strategy game, though I quite enjoy it. The Heroic campaign allows you to have Boromir survive the ambush at Amon Hen and thus accompany Aragorn into Rohan, and one of my favorite things to do is bring Boromir with Aragorn to lift the Siege of Gondor. "The Lords of Gondor have returned" indeed. (Bringing him to Helm's Deep is also fun).
@@TolkienGeek. I've not touched it in a bit but that's only because my DS is finicky and the speakers don't work, and the demade remixes of Howard Shore's score are still pretty good in their own right.
Boromir is the best character in the legendarium!!! Not only does he perfectly embody the honor, strength, and nobility of men. Bur their weakness, frailty, and insecurity as well! A Mighty man indeed…
Boromir is one of my favorites and Faramir is as well. I would like to see a similar examination of Faramir. The scene of a wound and dying Boromir and Aragorn brought tears to my eyes.
Sean Bean did a wonderful job in the movie portraying Boromir the Bold. I really don't think Peter Jackson could have chosen a better actor than him. His character was so full of depth, and he really brought out the importance of Boromir's position both as a Captain of Gondor, and as a brother to Faramir, and son to Denathorn. You could really feel like he was being torn between his duty to his people, and his devotion to his brother. I loved how he hated how his father treated Faramir different than him, who never quite lived up to father's expectations. Really awesome 👍.
I think the movies did a great job when it came to giving the arrows more significance. Boromir was struck with an arrow for each time he was swayed by The One Ring,Once in Rivendel,the second time was on the mountain,the third and final time when he tried to take it from Frodo.
If you also take into account that Isildur got shot in the back by three arrows and Boromir into the front it gives also quite an interesting aspect on character. One dies chasing the ring being a coward and betrayed by it, the other one dies defending the ringbearer as a noble warrior akin to numenorian values letting the ring go.
I was struck by the portrayal of his last stand when I read the books. I was equally moved by the portrayal in Bakshi's animated film and Jackson's live action. But when i found the site of Borimor's last stand in LOTRO, I broke down. It took me a minute to piece it all together and then i saw the tree stump. I froze and began weeping as I realized what I was seeing. Not the first time that game made me cry, prolly won't be the last. 🤘🧙♂️🤘
Even as a boy, my favourite member was boromir. It was hard to lose him on the books. I understood why, but I was Invested. When I saw the first movie, I was so happy that Sean Bean had been cast, 23 years on I still cry every time he has his last stand ❤
boromir is special, because he is the one most like us. he was obviously flawed, but still tried to do the best he could. and while he also obviously fails to a degree he is still trying to do his best. which is more than be said for most humans now
Sean Bean was perfectly cast as Boromir. I'd seen him several times on British TV - in series like "Sharpe's Rifles" - and loved his work. I had known a person from Yorkshire when I was young - and then, 20 yrs later, my late MIL was from Harom in Yorkshire - so I always loved that accent. And SB is an excellent story-tellers in an interview. He truly was the best choice for Boromir.
Boromir has always been my favorite LotR character. So relatable. Plus Sean Bean did an amazing job portraying him. Through Boromir getting corrupted by the ring, Aragorn's abitility to let it go really shines. One of the few things I dislike about the movies is that he didn't receive a gift from Galadriel as he did in the books.
To be fair, his gift has the least significance even without his death. Sam's rope is important to the plot, the starlight helps Frodo, Legolas's bow is what he uses to kill the first fell beast, but what does Boromir's golden belt really signify?
Another 'ring' of sorts: Galadriel's attempt at reminding Boromir of his responsibility to safeguard Frodo's quest. Another, British meaning: 'To travel with great speed'--Tolkien was all about wordplay significance. One more, a meaning in heraldry: a belt included on a coat of arms/impresa signifies 'the unbreakable strength of upholding loyalty and memory, forever'.@@AJadedLizard
Boromir is the most human of all the men in the films. He displays both the bad and the good of the race of men. He is exhausted of constantly fighting the forces of Mordor and is desperate of save his kingdom, probably why he was quickly corrupted by the ring, but immediately realizes his error and makes up for it to his last breath. He stuck up for his younger brother when his father put Faramir down and he treated the Hobbits (especially Pippin and Merry) with respect while most men would look down on them. His death sparked Aragorn’s flame to claim the throne of Gondor, and he died a heroes death. Easily one of most honorable and misunderstood characters in film and literature.
The thing I love about Boromir is his selflessness. He genuinely cares for his people, but in the end he is too shortsighted to see what that road will lead him down until it's too late. Even then, in a catastrophe he must've felt was of his own making Boromir chose to do the right thing, and die protecting those weaker than himself. In the end he died a hero, and a good man.
One of my favorite characters of the entire trilogy. Boromir shows us what it means to be valorous, self-sacrificing, and, frankly, kind of a bad-ass. That fight at Amon Hen is EPIC! However, comma, he was also human, facing desperate times for his people. Of course, the One Ring seduced him, who of us could stand up to it? But he met his fate with honor and courage. Ave, Son of Gondor.
I will say you managed to put a spin on everything that I enjoy. I'll tell you one thing. I would never talk bad about boromir. He was more of a man than 99.9% of us ever will be. Having to deal with what he did and go out swinging like that is the best that any of us can ever hope for. Kind of like Leonardo sent the 300 and that very end yell or scream or war or whatever you want to call it just say f*** you. You didn't beat me and it took everything you had just to put me down . Sean Bean did an amazing job. Agree. You could just see what goes through is mine. When he gets hit with those arrows he doesn't let him stop and he just keeps screaming and tearing everybody and half that he can. Nobody survived the sort of condor that he hit not one beast
It’s honestly a wonder that isildur didn’t do anything with the ring, so that in itself shows his good character. Boromir just loved the kingdom so much that it was the only thing the ring could play on to influence him. Not really a bad thing. Elrond wouldn’t have been able to destroy the ring either.
He only held it for two years, not long enough to corrupt him because of his strong character. But it would have corrupted him eventually even, as with Boromir, he had the best of intentions.@@Kino_pup
Boromir was very unlucky. He was the only member of the fellowship to die and stay dead. I feel to add more emotional weight, Merry or Pippin could have bit the dust later on, or possibly even Legolas or Gimli.
Always wondered if Peter did it deliberately or whether it was Sean ad lib. When he touches the shards of narsil and picks his finger and says its still sharp, harking back to his role as Sharpe.
I've really enjoyed seeing your videos and the way you delve into the characters and in so doing, finding details that I found indiscernible. A character study on Faramir would be most welcome.
hes my favourate charachter from lord of the rings (his brother faramir is second for the same reason) becasue hes so human, his flaws are what makes him so relatable and human aragorn is too perfect in every way but boromir is like one of us hes relatable and u can imagine urself in his position because hes a real person not a crazy powered superhero
Ned Stark , Sean Bean of course plus years of great acting. I wish he made more movies than he does. He's on the same level as Liam Neason hope I spelled that last name right but yes I think it can be agreed by most that he is one of the most beloved actors in the fantasy action genre.
Considering that Tolkien was on record saying that Boromir was his least favorite character, it's a wonder that he is the most grounded and realistically portrayed, and the only person from the main cast who dies.
The character of Boromir is exemplary in helping us understand the corrupting influence of the One Ring on ordinary people who have a weak will and weakness for power and domination.
@@caelestigladii Saving his people is Boromir's main motivation, but his desire for power to achieve this is an external factor that corrupts the character by being manipulated by the One Ring. Because the One Ring is inherently created for the purpose of power and domination, it is effective in corrupting those with a desire for power. For this reason, it is quite natural that the One Ring affects Boromir or that Boromir is affected by the One Ring.
The book’s description of the event makes me wonder if Tolkien was, in a subtle way, writing it like a person at a confessional. Someone, feeling crushed by a sin that they committed, confesses it to his King and, even on his deathbed, is giving renewed hope and peace with His forgiveness.
For the life of me, I won't understand why "Sons of the Steward" bit was cut off from the theatrical version of The Two Towers, a 5 minute-scene that gave an awesome background story to Boromir and made his actions make more sense. You could cut a dozen scenes before that one. I'm still bitter about it. And Sean Bean, man. The greatest casting choice of the trilogy hands down.
Would love a faramir video on why he was special, his impact on letting frodo go or what might have been different if he had been allowed to go instead of boromir
A curiosity: in the books, Boromir did say “It is a gift, I say; a gift to the foes of Mordor”(*), but he said it to Frodo, right before he tried to take the Ring from him. (BOOK TWO, Chapter 10: THE BREAKING OF THE FELLOWSHIP)
Do Faramir I too have a brother of 5 years difference, the younger of our kin. I love my brother very much and I miss him dearly we have been apart now for many years but I still remember his memories when we were small lads. He was the most beautiful of us all his soul shined the Greatest brighter than mine. I remember once a long while ago I tried my hardest even to save him from the snares of the Devil but we were both small, I was too small to fight back as I would have today, this was very long ago now and I think that I took the majority of our punishment so as to preserve as much of his innocence as possible and from how I watched him grow after he was never quite as scarred as I was. Last I heard of him he was off to college and I wished him well, a good fortune indeed for this news made me proud.
07:40 Boromir is not a villain all. He is a hero, but of course, he is human which makes him vulnerable to the power of the ring. As Aragorn is human himself, he rejects the ring as Frodo offers it to him. He knows that he might fail to destroy it. BTW even Frodo failed to destroy the ring. Sam was in a very similar situation as Elrond with Ilsidur. Happily, Gollum saved the situation.
Totally and utterly unrelated, but I'm sitting here watching fellowship (extended, obviously) and I got to "home of the Lord celeborn and galadriel, lady of light" *cue epic music* but I'm watching and I'm like "how are you lady of light, but your Kingdom is very poorly lit? Is this to symbolize the elves losing their power? Was it like sunlight at the height of your power?" Then my noggin jumped to "and elf witch, of terrible power. All those who look on her, fall under her spell" And my question to you is two part. Do you think it is so dim in lothlorien during the fellowship because the elves power is waning? And do you think so many males appeared to be awestruck with galadriel in rings of power as a nod to "all those who look on her fall under her spell"? Furthermore, thank you for the boromir video. He has always been my favorite, he seemed close to the everyman (apart from him being known as a renowned warrior across Middle Earth). He did the wrong things for the right reason ( dont we all) then realized it, then had the strength to admit it, then gave his life to correct this mistake. We should all strive to be as such, to make mistakes, admit we made mistakes, then do all we can to rectify our mistskes. In conclusion, seeing the stregnth of Boromir and then imagining Turin and Hurin even stronger??
I don't know where "Lutz" came from. The only orcs named in the band of Uruk-hai were Grishnack (crushed by Treebeard ) and Ugluk ( slain by Eomer ). Where did Lutz come from ?
Boromir exemplifies Tolkien's Christian theme of sacrifice and redemption of the corrupted. We see it again and again throughout the legendarium. Aule with his dwarves, restoration of the Shire, the whole Arda Marred thing. The Prof doesn't push his Catholicism, but it's clearly there. Great performance from Sean Bean. Can't read it now without hearing a Sheffield accent in my head. I love Boromir's bravery and loyalty and devotion to his people. Be at peace, son of Gondor.
Galadriel and Celeborn somehow knew: Faramir had Frodo and the Ring within his grasp, but because Frodo could prove that he and Boromir were companions, Faramir helped Frodo to go on with the Quest. Frodo showed his brooch, and Faramir saw that it was of the same elvish craft as Boromir’s golden belt. And so Faramir knew that Frodo was telling the truth.
Great video. I know these are fictional characters but it’s sad that most film audiences see boromir and denethor as weak or even semi-villains. I’d love to see a video on who would (or even could) replace Aragorn as king if he’d fallen in the war of the ring. Could faramir or Imrahil step up for example?
If you've never seen it, I'd highly recommend watching the Director's Cuts of both Fellowship and The Two Towers. A *lot* of scenes featuring Boromir were cut and he goes from being a secondary antagonist to a deeply flawed and conflicted but ultimately good man, just like he is in the book.
@@rong1924 The only issue I have with Two Towers is it continues (or introduces) how Jackson characterized Denethor in Return of the King, which is my biggest issue with that film. Honestly, I would recommend watching them all three if you can, they're quite good.
You mean you were read the books as a kid? I don't picture a kid that thinks gollum is scary as also seeing that Boromir is actually a kickass dude based off the movies.
If watch the movie without knowledge of book Boromir... there would be a chance of getting a wrong impression. No question Sean Bean brings forth an excellent character to life. But still noticable that movie Boromir does have slight differences.
When they send boromir away in the funeral boat aragorn and legoles sing the north, south and west wind and when they paddle back to pathgalen gimli says " you left the east wind to me but i will say nought of it" aragorn says that is only fitting cause they dont ask the east wind for tidings in ministirith. Why dont they sing the east wind?
Awesome 💯🥳 Boromir 💔 r.i.p 🔥 Great character.... Well, we want to learn more about: 1: Shelob (the evil spider of mordor, all about her) 2: well, does dragon 🐉 fire🔥 can distorted a palantíri? (Lik horocrux from harry Potter world) Or even the fire of mount Doom can destroy a Palantíri? 3: waht more "ancient" - the palantíri or The phail of Galadriel (the light of Eärendil/ the light of 2 trees of Valinor (both, the palantíri & trees of Valinor made by Fëanor) 🤔 so many question... Thanks, awesome video 🌟 💯
Boromir desires the rings not for himself but who he feels he can save. Although misguided and untrue as the ring cannot save anyone, not even its master. His lust for it still comes from a places of purity. His sole desire is to save the people he feels responsible for. All the free peoples of Middle Earth. By the blood of my people are your lands kept safe. His repentant sacrifice was not in vain. If Frodo had not felt the need to flee the members of the fellowship he would have likely been captured where Merry and Pipen watched Boromir fall. His "betrayal" fanned the flame of resistance in Frodo giving him the strength and courage to accept and face his destiny. Noone dies better or more meaningful than Sean Bean, only he could have portrayed the sacrifice of Boromir as effectively. My captain, my King. Aragorns stoic tears is the face all men had either visibly on their own or within their mind. Impossible not to feel the sheer weight of his confession, and immediate repentance. His actions spoke louder than his words. And his words moved me to tears. Ever. Time.
Yes Please more on Faramir..! Due to the Movie's obvious need to keep it to a Reasonable Length. Faramir is a Much Fuller Character in the Book I seem to recall. And having Failed to Absorb every little thing about him in the Reading, of the Books. And Because I sadly Failed to get my Teeth into the Silmarillion. I would really Enjoy a Deep Dive into his, Role, Story, Nature ect. Which I felt, was of Better Character than his Brother, Boromir..! More Solid, more Reliable. Trustworthy.!? ( Am I stating the Bleeding obvious, here.? Very Possibly.) But, Yes Please, a 20 minute Faramir Feature would Sooth my LOTR. Needs Greatly..! It being 3 wks since Posting this on Boromir, I may not have long to wait.....!???? Thanks for your work and Efforts. Cheers Kim in Oz. 😎
My brother, my captain, my king. Great character. Maybe stronger then Aragorn in brawn only. A virtuous pagan,tragic hero archetype. Pride and greed tempt him but redeems himself in the end. Tragic and well placed.
Guys! I have a very important request for you! Could you perhaps look into Tolkien inspiration books or Tolkien like books to recomend? I ask because of lack of good Lord of the Rings Vitamin I have been suffering since 2014. I myself suggest novel The Broken Sword novel by Poul Anderson. Especially the audiobook. It has very Silmarillion feeling to it. I read it 2 months ago and loved it. Other than that look into Ynglinga Saga audiobook, havent finished yet but so far so good.
