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The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: The Greatest Trilogy Ever Made?

The Thrifty Typewriter

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For a long time now, I’ve wanted to make a video about The Lord of The Rings. To me, this trilogy is basically perfect, it’s my favorite trilogy of all time, has some of the greatest and most iconic moments in cinema history, some of the greatest characters, world-building, you name it it’s basically got it. So yeah, that’s all, thanks for watching everyone.

0:00 - 2:14 - Intro
2:15 - 16:17 - The Fellowship of the Ring
16:18 - 33:10 - The Two Towers
33:11 - 51:00 - The Return of the King
51:01 - 1:00:00 - Why This Trilogy Succeeded

Frodo Thumbnail Artwork: https://www.wallpaperflare.com/frodo-...
Aragorn Thumbnail Artwork: https://www.etsy.com/il-en/listing/15...
Gandalf Thumbnail Artwork: https://www.deviantart.com/mabiruna/a...
Mordor Thumbnail Art: https://www.goodfon.com/fantasy/wallp...

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20 Comments

@mathijnd 1 year ago

Frodo isn’t meant to be a warrior and thats what makes his character so good. He’s so innocent and literally gets mind tortured by this powerful weapon. It shows how brave he is taking that ring all the way to mordor with 0 experience

@ZarkAttack 1 year ago

Frodo does NOT deserve the bad rap; Tolkien himself said that this was the view of "simple minds". The fact that he carried the Ring as far as he did was a miracle of endurance. To willingly destroy the Ring is impossible, so it's very unfair to judge him for that. Frodo wrecked his mind, body, and soul to do his part, which saved the free people of Middle-earth. Put some respect on his name haha

@Oroborus 1 year ago

fun fact, Vigor broke his toe when he kicked that helmet. did you know that? well you do now. this is the first time it has ever been mentioned, I swear.

@tomlinson1710 1 year ago

You’ll never see a trilogy as perfect as this

@justthinkingoutloud2538 1 year ago

21:50 Not sure how much you already know, but Gandalf and the other Istari (wizards) are Maiar. The divine beings of the world include the Valar (basically gods) and the Maiar (essentially angels). The five wizards were Maiar sent from Valinor, the realm of the gods, to Middle Earth after Sauron's defeat in the forms of unassuming old men to act as guides to the nations of men and keep an eye on Sauron's presence in the world. Gandalf's physical form was killed fighting the balrog and his soul returned to Valinor, where the Valar sent him back to Middle Earth with an upgrade and promotion to Saruman's former position as the head of the Istari. Hope that helps.

@cjgeminitarot6836 1 year ago (edited)

I always found Haldir’s death so heartbreaking and moving. It teaches us that, though “immortal,” Elves can still die and it shows that the battle against Sauron is worth a group of immortal beings risking their lives for. This is underscored in his final moment when he sees many of his dead brethren laying around him. I don’t think we are meant to connect with it as the death of a beloved character, it speaks to a larger dynamic and truth within the story.

@ArchAngel420 1 year ago

THE CHARGE OF THE ROHIRRIM is my favorite scene. “Ride to ruin! And the world’s ending!” followed by thousands of calvary chanting “DEATH!” over and over is raw as hell. This is an army that rides to war not because they will win but because they feel it is their duty to die fighting for what is good.

@Maximus0506 1 year ago

Peter Jackson has said there are still hours and hours of unreleased footage from the original trilogy. All we need is a new extended-extended edition every decade or so.

@chris.shamblin 1 year ago (edited)

They quite literally don’t make movies like this trilogy anymore.

Also, props for not putting a thousand ads all throughout your video. You deserve credit for resisting the biggest temptation of all.

@bigbankbaddie 1 year ago (edited)

31:15 You missed the entire point of Haldir's death. As he dies, we see the camera pan and we see his viewpoint. Men, elves, and orcs piled up on top of each other, all dead. It should make the audience feel hopeless for victory.

It further resonates when Theoden says "So much death. What can man do against such reckless hate". We know exactly what he means because we've seen it.

@Rough_Estimates 1 year ago

Better than star wars

@rickyrobby8133 1 year ago

Frodo’s trial isn’t really meant to be physical, of course it is because he’s traveling the world but it’s a test of will more than anything. Hobbits are physically unassuming and even feeble but they for the most part are good natured and caring people who want to do good.

Frodo’s journey is mental and emotional triumph, not about what physical feats he was able to overcome. The mental strain of bearing the ring is what makes him a great hero.

@ChristopherGrisolia 1 year ago

These movies are the definition of cinema

@DJPebs522 1 year ago

One of the big problems I've noticed with these newer fantasy adaptations is how much I just DO NOT care about any of the characters. That is one of the first things that I notice when watching these.

@samuelstuart3856 1 year ago

As someone who is only seventeen I love the lord of the rings and watch the movies at least twice a year, and I will never forget them. They are my perfect trilogy and their legacy will never be tarnished to me

@lyger8742 1 year ago (edited)

"Never thought I'd die fighting side by side with an elf"
"What about 'Side by side with a freind'?"
"... Aye... I could do that..."

I cry every time I watch that scene

@nightangelx1513 1 year ago

It’s wild to me that until now you haven’t seen the extended editions. Whereas I don’t think I’ve seen the theatrical versions since I was a little boy.

@lukebaker1998 1 year ago

And let's not forget when aragorn turns to his army at the battle of the black gate, has tears in his eyes and simply says " FOR FRODO" AND CHARGES IN FIRST TO THE BATTLE. GIVES me the chills every time.

@newdadam 1 year ago

Professional editor here: I’ve seen each of these movies 10+ times and they were one of main inspirations for picking up premiere for the first time

@frizzman1991 1 year ago (edited)

Frodo's lack of physical strength and ambition are precisely what make him a perfect ring bearer. With such an accursed artifact that feeds off of the negative qualities of those who posses it in order to entice them; it is necessary to have a weak, innocent, & pure person carry it. That Frodo is an unassuming and powerless person is why his heart can withstand the evil of the ring longer than anyone else could.