Theoden's army charges through a huge orc army while Minas Tirith lays besieged. Full HD 1080p. This is from the extended edition. (subtitles available)
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@Haggart92 роки тому
Just a reminder that the ride of the rohirrim was so epic that even the Witch King didnt want to miss it
@Vergil_62 роки тому
Straight facts hes like ph shit imma miss it
@a.e64562 роки тому
@@Vergil_6 don't say ph, you remind me of that thing T_T
@plasticold21672 роки тому
"hey man, Gandalf, time out dude, time out, I gotta see this, man, this is gonna be good"
@joshua94902 роки тому
Brilliant comment
@MorrisMabalot2 роки тому
True, he let Gandalf go just to watch it 😂
@minerat272 роки тому
"Form ranks you maggots! Pikes in front, archers behind" There was more strategy in this one command than the entire plan for the Battle of Winterfell.
@rustkarl2 роки тому
Particularly considering that Orcs aren’t exactly the most disciplined of fighters.
@bubba41982 роки тому
The entire setup of the Battle of Winterfell was so backwards I’m surprised a group of guys from the battle of Agincourt or Hastings didn’t come back to life and take D&Ds heads for their lack of knowledge
@bubba41982 роки тому
@@somebody700 if they had the Dothraki somehow try to attack the undead flanks (which seems impossible considering they were a literal wall of bodies when attacking the unsullied) that would have made more sense. The Unsullied, well you really can’t do much with spearman other than what they did do. However, my BIGGEST gripe is the catapults, you must be special to put the outside the damn walls. The archers were good on the wall. As an overall battle it could have been much better
@trollwayy59812 роки тому
@@somebody700 wasn’t the final season
@trollwayy59812 роки тому
@@somebody700 that was in season 7 no?
@matthewprice2626Рік тому
The most epic scene in cinema no doubt. The avengers can't touch it.
@Snowman79Рік тому
Thor's arrival to Wakanda gets a little bit close .. Endgame was trash .. In other word .. totally agree :)
@christophermichaelclarence6003Рік тому
Way better than Avengers. This happened in Real life. Like the Hundred Years War, Napoloenic War, Crimean War
@erasalams61Рік тому
But came close nonetheless
@marks9948Рік тому
The avengers? No marvel film can even scratch the balls of lord of the rings
@TSF15152Рік тому
@@Snowman79 Gandalf returning is better
@maniak69881Рік тому
No fucking chance that anything in the Rings of Power will ever amount to a scene as stunning and powerful as this.
@utubetravmanРік тому
No kidding my friend
@skymera07Рік тому
Cinema alone will never match this. Absolutely legendary
@spectralassassin6030Рік тому
I am here to tell you that indeed you are right. Trash show.
@filipbitala2624Рік тому
Welcome to modern cinema, with ten times the boudget, infinitely better technology, and worse movies every year
@juancabardo21Рік тому
No movie or show could ever match this. So what chance does a show like TROP have?
@Madrid2ngl4 роки тому
Tell the truth. This wasn't in your recommended. You searched this, and so did I. Feel proud, and enjoy your second breakfast, because 20 years later, it’s still, the greatest cinematic scene of all time.
@ishouldhavebeencareful4 роки тому
Smart one.
@satiroglu443 роки тому
I actually have two breakfasts for real.
@PaulSmith-sb7sj3 роки тому
What about elevenses?
@omegamysterio37013 роки тому
@@satiroglu44 How bout luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper? You know about those don't you?
@satiroglu443 роки тому
@@omegamysterio3701 Still working on them mate. Afternoon tea or supper once in a day. Having em' together, overload alerts my system lol.
@willmarcheselli19864 роки тому
Endgame: The portals scene is the best charge scene in cinema Return of the King: Hold my second breakfast
@azury15254 роки тому
imo ROTK is still number 1 but damm Endgame was hella epic 2
@mauricioramirez88174 роки тому
As soon as I saw the portals the first thing that came to mind was this scene.
@fernandoarturog.m.73484 роки тому
IKR? I dunno why people get so angry when they are told that Endgame Portals scene is the closest thing to this masterpiece in terms of epicness, music, sense of heroism and thirst of war, geez we should acknowledge it :c
@padiowadio4 роки тому
Tacticalsquad 5 I personally love the Endgame scene because it’s beings from all over the universe coming together to take out the biggest villain they have faced. I love this scene because I’m just a sucker for epic charges into battle. Also, I’ve never seen a single army literally trample over an opposing army. This is just my preference, but I prefer charge scenes where both armies clash with each other, like GOT’s Battle of the Bastards, The Lion the With and the Wardrobe, and ultimately, Endgame. I love both scenes, but I would prefer Endgame’s one. I had literal chills during that while the Rohirrim charge didn’t give me chills. Like I’ve said, personal preference.
@claragrodeau4994 роки тому
Alexander G.M. Endgame didn’t really have the same feeling of epicness Tbh Also, the music in Lotr is far better than any soundtrack in avengers or in the mcu. With all respect, but ride of rohirrim scene is better than endgame as a movie itself. I did love endgame tho.
@devashishbhardwaj4367Рік тому
6:08 bro was ready to solo Sauron himself
@quinten6069Рік тому
Hahahaha 😂😂😂
@leargamma4912Рік тому
Nice. And yet.... "...they sang as they slew, for the joy of battle was upon them...."
@GorillaStorhigin2 місяці тому
His whole life lead up to that moment.
@carlosbalazs24922 місяці тому
Least enthusiastic Rohirrim rider (He has to get in line if Sauron shows up)
@Mexican_Jedi2 місяці тому
Bro at 5:56 is named Will.
@KRAFTPUNKРік тому
“Courage Merry, courage for our friends.” I love that line so much. It’s simple but holds so much meaning up to this point in the trilogy. What do they have left BUT the courage they keep for those they love? And standing certain death right in the face, this is a line that holds so much power.
@BigBWolf903 місяці тому
Courage that even if they die they die knowing they will give their friends and loved ones a chance to live
@michaelmcmurphy33972 місяці тому
Part of LOTR tolkien style. Even little folk or what you'd call a regular person. Is capable of facing great odds with honor, integrity, and strength...that was what the Hobbits represented, normal people in extraordinary experiences.
@BigBWolf902 місяці тому
@@michaelmcmurphy3397 great lines about that are of course; Gandalf "my dear Frodo, Hobbits really are amazing creatures. You can learn all that there is to know about their ways in a month and yet even after a hundred years they can still surprise you." Balin "it never ceases to amaze me, the courage of Hobbits."
@LivvvidМісяць тому
I love it too. Its like she knows they're both scared but they have to be brave regardless because the ones they love are in trouble.
@msjessierocket17 днів тому
Makes me tear up every damn time
@archi42263 роки тому
LOTR2: What about a great Rohirrim entrance? Rest of movies: You already had it... LOTR3: We had one yes, what about a second great Rohirrim entrance?
@mohamedayoubneggaz15813 роки тому
I understood that reference.
@Coorniable3 роки тому
@@mohamedayoubneggaz1581 And I understood your reference.
@greatpatel93 роки тому
Fits right in with a second breakfast
@vkdeen75703 роки тому
@@Coorniable and I am ironman
@andrewrodgers85963 роки тому
This is the best comment I've seen 😂
@denispitono82553 роки тому
Admit it this speech make you feel patriotic toward a county that even dont exist
@tulipalll3 роки тому
Yep
@HL_253 роки тому
That is so accurate
@Dom-fx4kt3 роки тому
Since it's based on segments of the Anglo Saxon peom the Wanderer, you could say it would make An English person proud.
@scottshap13753 роки тому
Yes
@yorktown993 роки тому
With a speech like that, you'd be hard pressed not to follow a king like that: a true leader, one who runs out ahead for the rest to come after.
@GabCayabyabMusicРік тому
Imagine a King who fights his own battle... Wouldn't that be a sight? - Achilles
@username.exenotfound29433 місяці тому
plenty of kings did though
@Gutvald3 місяці тому
Constantine XI Palaiologos died fighting during the fall of Constantinopolis.
@nvelsen19753 місяці тому
Became increasingly rare. To my knowledge Willem II of the Netherlands fighting hand to hand at Quartre-Bras (the battle that enabled Waterloo to take place) was the last warrior-king.
@shep92313 місяці тому
Look no further mate... heh heh.
@prinsmauritsz3193 місяці тому
@@nvelsen1975 There were definitely ones after him such as Albert I.
@seasnake3335 місяців тому
The Ride of the Rohirrim is so emotional because it's such a meaningful culmination of so many character's arcs: Merry, who feared being left behind arrives, Eowyn who had despaired has found purpose, Eomer who had been fighting Orcs against orders now doing so in the biggest battle of their time, Theoden who once cowered away from death now charging into death without fear, Gandalf's gamble that stopping to save Rohan first from Saruman would enable them to come to the aid of Gondor in time, and Pippin risking himself to get the signal out starting the whole thing. The music with the fully matured and powerful King of the Golden Hall theme ties it back together.
@adolfryan1930Місяць тому
What i love about the Ride of Rohirim in the 3rd movie compared to the 2nd at Helms deep was that at Helms deep it was more portrayed that the help of Gandaulf and the Light that saved the day whereas in the 3rd film Gandaulf has been beaten and it was humanity who needed to step up and save the day. It abandons all mysticysism and Wizardy thats theoughout the film to show the audience that its the sheer will of men that makes the most diffference in this world.
@cooncheez5547Місяць тому
@adolfryan1930 it's also just added storyline that peter Jackson decided to make up instead of sticking to the original story, so it has little/ nothing to do with the culmination of story development and more just cause peter couldn't be fkd adding the proper content, also did you forget that it was the undead ghosts that ended up saving everyones ass or what?😂
@dakotasmith987314 днів тому
@@cooncheez5547 How about just letting people enjoy things? Peter Jackson's script deviated from the books in some places, but the movies were still amazing, even if they were different
@BlueStarGalaxyy4 роки тому
Lord of the Rings: Pikes in front, archers behind. Game of Thrones: Catapults in front, infantry behind.
@solcastel19274 роки тому
Catapults in front, infantry behind and wall behind
@ducpham67254 роки тому
Even Orcs know basic tactics.
@blaster234564 роки тому
That is.......sad to think about.
@VelvetMagician4 роки тому
Even Orcs are smarter my god
@alfisyar6324 роки тому
Most of those orcs is 'Gundabad Orc' and Uruk-Hai tho. And sure they know about strategy and tactics.
@spooner76374 роки тому
I just imagine some dude in the back like “wtf did the king say? What’s going on I can’t see anything....oh shit we’re moving”
@Qwufi4 роки тому
The epicness has magnified his voice so everyone of the rohirim could hear him.
@kevin02024 роки тому
You are naughty~~~
@jesserenfro91804 роки тому
Fun fact the writer solved that by saying the past ancestors rose the king to inhuman abilities, like shouting loud enough that even gondor could hear him
@MajoradeMayhem4 роки тому
Actually I am pretty sure that's precisely what the experience of a cavalryman in the back would have been. Getting your orders to your troops was always a tricky part of battle. Led to a lot of spectacular failures.
@key2laif4 роки тому
Thats why they use horns
@kage61Рік тому
That little detail of King Theoden outpacing the whole cavalry charge at 5:19 keeping with the details written by Tolkien himself in the book is one of the many reasons this film, and the trilogy as a whole, could be considered a triumph of cinema staying faithful to the source material whilst simultaneously delivering an iconic scene worth watching again and again.
@imperialinquisition600611 днів тому
It wasn’t really that faithful to the source material though. It was probably more faithful than most adaptations, but it did change a fair bit. I think the worst offender was actually the rest of this battle. What was a fairly normal but epic battle in the books gets turned into an action sequence of Legolas stunts and a giant army of unkillable ghost soldiers.
@wvhoipolloi703510 днів тому
Like Oromë of old. THEODEN KING
@LasergridableРік тому
One of the greatest scenes in cinema history. Everything came together at the right moment. Truly legendary, and will live forever in the minds of the millennial generation.
@shep92313 місяці тому
and every other generation who had people to witness it!
@edwardlenovo32403 місяці тому
Even better knowing this based on the battle of vienna in 1683 when 3000 Polish Winged Hussars, rode down the Ottoman army that had been laying siege to the city. It was the largest known heavy cavalry charge in history.
@ConradvonOstМісяць тому
@edwardlenovo3240 well that is one interpretation, another is that Theoden is based on King Theoderic of the Visigoths and his heroic charge against Atilla's Hunnic army which saved Aetius and the Romans at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains.
@cooncheez5547Місяць тому
@@ConradvonOst it wasn't based off of anything, not even the lore of the fkn books, you guys are literally pulling theories out ya butts cause of a couple similarities..😂
@trillsinatraМісяць тому
Generation X as well
@chandlershepard48184 роки тому
The orcs' faces when they realized the army wasn't stopping is always priceless.
@zam1221024 роки тому
Ik right
@gorillone864 роки тому
It was at that moment, they knew, THEY FUCKED UP!
@Marcus_4054 роки тому
@@gorillone86 yeh, die horses, oh shit..
@HayDayEveryday4 роки тому
@@gorillone86 love
@joeconnor11254 роки тому
*suprised pikachu face
@beanwithbaconmegarocket4 роки тому
Screaming "DEATH" three times before charging an army that size does not get any more badass.
@mariusradu38494 роки тому
i think ur wrong.. That makes them fight without the fear of death anymore
@augustsonseventy424 роки тому
Sir. We are surrounded and outnumbered. Well that's a pity. For them.
@truechaos69274 роки тому
actually they were screaming death during the entire charge.
@sjakierulez4 роки тому
What about screaming it four times though?
@nickpaschentis52844 роки тому
Conquer your Fear,and I promise you you'll conquere Death.
@snowman3029Рік тому
It’s April 16, 2023, and this is still the best ever. Years of never failing to giving us goosebumps.
@libenuchiha17048 місяців тому
Absolute Masterpiece
@azumilegoulas80394 місяці тому
It is December 27, 2023 and I have rewatched the entire trilogy and came here to see others reaction even after 20 years. And nothing has changed just like how I was standing in awe when King Théoden gave the speech just like the first time i watched it .
@efgragin4 місяці тому
The World of Men is tiny, insignificant. Tolkein often reflects upon this in our grand cities, cultures, we are dwarfed by the magnitude of the world we foster. But Man is not meant to marvel at The World. Man is not meant to be encumbered by long life. Man embraces what he can obtain on this meagre rock; and so fortuitously found company with the Halfling, who will give aplenty.
@joshcullins32174 місяці тому
The book version of this pointing out how Theoden rode so hard and with so much fury that no one could catch him is epic. A king being the first into battle is about as badass as it gets
@davidruelas82722 дні тому
At 5:17 there is a moment where we see that scene the kings horse just takes off in a second an is a head of the calvary
@bmabs355 років тому
At least the Rohirrim didn't get pointlessly slaughtered
@cycy4105 років тому
Unlike the dothraki when they charged.
@jankidon19955 років тому
Because rohirrim didnt ride pointlessly
@loiu6575 років тому
Suddenly at winterfell the night king is about to kill bran, the walls are shattered, and suddenly a horn sounds in the distance. Theoden has joined the game.
@kickassssnation0275 років тому
How to use a cavalry charge GOT:... Peter Jackson: watch closely, scrub. They actually broke ranks! Hahaha
@graysonfost86795 років тому
Well only a complete moron would have the dothraki charge like that, so either every battle planner in winterfell is an idiot, or the screenwriters abadoned logic for a cool scene, I wonder which it is
@AshraffNorAriff6 років тому
Born too late to explore the earth and too early to explore the galaxy but just the right time to see this masterpiece.
@Fluffyolphert6 років тому
Haha well put my man
@Greyshadow_176 років тому
Well said
@CosmicTeapot6 років тому
I mean.... I appreciate your intention and all... but people from the future will get to see this masterpiece AND explore the galaxy.
@jdbruiser6 років тому
But when you consider Return of the King's cinema run in 2003, there really was no better film to watch on the big screen. For the sheer magnitude of an epic fantastical adventure, and the amalgamation of feelings it presented to the audience, Return of the King is disputably the greatest cinematic experience ever created. No matter how hyperbolic that may sound, it feels very true.
@CosmicTeapot6 років тому
I don't deny any of that but what I'm saying is, it'll still be as good for people in the future, just like today we can still appreciate masterpieces like Citizen Kane or Mozart's music.
@fatdaddync4 місяці тому
What makes this scene so epic is that King Théoden didn't just bring an army of men. He also brought the dawn. They charge the forces of darkness with the Sun rising behind them.
@bhoxified89322 місяці тому
Forth, and fear no darkness!
@josemanuelcaballero11622 місяці тому
@@bhoxified8932 that short sentece makes the speech fr me. There is a turning in the cadence that breaks me deep down inside!
@bhoxified89322 місяці тому
@@josemanuelcaballero1162 sets my soul on fire too bro!
@sabertram8290Місяць тому
@@bhoxified8932This line and its magnificent delivery ignited something so existential it has literally brought me to tears. I mean, he’s giving orders to his leads and like a true King injects such poignant inspiration afterwards. I mean WOW: “Forth, and fear no darkness!” After hearing that, how could you not carry out what was just told to you. When you are in the presence of true leadership there is not even a desire to second-guess. His lines throughout all of this scene is the greatest embodiment of leadership I’ve seen displayed, and I will take that command to heart for the rest of my life when I befall darker times. Thanks King Bernard Hill/Theoden, Tolkien, Peter Jackson, and all that made this possible.
@S7yx0Місяць тому
Which is important, because Orcs, unlike Uruk-hai, are unable to "walk under the sun", so they NEED the shadow of Mordor to go around and fight.
@alice-dl6mfРік тому
Shout out to the orchestra for continuing to play in the middle of a dangerous battle without fleeing.
@anton33067 місяців тому
Dont forget about the camera man charging with the riders
@WugaWuga233 місяці тому
Is it fine if I can put a million laughing emojis?
@danielshaw47833 місяці тому
Reminds me of Titanic.
@jackbaxter22232 місяці тому
@@danielshaw4783 It's the same orchestra. They are TRULY dedicated to their craft.
@mm913654 роки тому
Almost forgot to watch this today
@TheRuddster954 роки тому
😍😍
@shantanu68924 роки тому
How dare you.... Its our duty.
@appreciateyoubutnothanks4 роки тому
Shame on you
@dayton2vx4 роки тому
I did not
@Connor.SG-1Ring4 роки тому
You fool!
@hogwash2nd4 роки тому
This was filmed almost 20 years ago. Just let that sink in.
@jarrydblake36894 роки тому
And its still the greatest movie ever
@ronaldcole61014 роки тому
CGI is somehow getting worse now lol
@budsbunny80384 роки тому
Because so much of this isn't CG they made more than 6000 suits of armour and more than 10,000 swords. They put so so so much effort in all the props and it just works beautifully.
@mandalorian19944 роки тому
It makes me cry to know that my favorite movie is almost 20 years old, and still stood the test of time!
@DerNekromant4 роки тому
Hmmm im old :D
@georgewashington7982Рік тому
This movie came out when I was in the 3rd grade, watched the whole trilogy in theaters… This trilogy was wayyyy ahead of its time. Shit will never age
@Road_CodeРік тому
6:07 I came here just to see this man and this man alone ride into battle. And I am fully convinced that this man is the sole reason the battle was one. Rip you magnificent bastard 🙏
@jant61403 місяці тому
I recon if he were on foot he'd go the exact same speed keeping up with the rest of the lads...with his sword in one hand and his Cock in the other...Glorious basterd...
@powguma2 місяці тому
Isn't that Gamling? Then he survived the battle and more!
@kinkubus7425 днів тому
Bro needs a FASTER HORSE
@greenmarin35 років тому
Dothraki: "Wish we had a director like you"
@Itachi21x5 років тому
Well to be fair, the Dothraki were never supposed to be as disciplined and trained as the Rohirrim.
@hengineer5 років тому
Light cavalry aren't heavy cavalry.
@nicolelawless31995 років тому
Cascade Lord of the rings has the heaviest horse charge in history
@scottwhitley33925 років тому
Itachi21x tell that the heavy European infantry that slaughtered by the mongol light cavalry
@spartanpawn0075 років тому
@@scottwhitley3392 Dothraki are less armored and diverse than Mongol formations were.
@slein10554 роки тому
No force is scarier than one that has already resolved itself for death
@patrickhughes93044 роки тому
Whenever I talk about this scene I bring up how unnerving this would be SPECIFICALLY for the orc army. A force that has met no challenge because of fear. A force that strategizes around striking crippling fear in the hearts of its enemies, and the riders of Rohan stand unafraid.
@reianvase66834 роки тому
@@patrickhughes9304 Bravery is not the absence of fear, it's doing what you need to do in spite of it so don't call Rohan unafraid.
@Th3D4rkPho3n1x4 роки тому
@@patrickhughes9304 That's the problem with the orc's strategy, a cornered animal is the most fearsome beast, you take down your enemy with a swift move and don't let them regroup in a corner with no scape, if there's no other option then your men will always march foward.
@jaredflynn37504 роки тому
@@patrickhughes9304 remember that in the lore orcs are supposed to be bread without the emotion of fear but the Riders of Rohan we're still able to strike it into their putrid Blackhearts with their righteous Fury
@frostwolf0114 роки тому
@@jaredflynn3750 the lore was always unclear about that. After all orcs had a large fear of their masters.
@rumblebee1515Рік тому
"morally grey" and darker storytelling has its place, but part of what makes Lord of the Rings so great are moments like these, where mankind finds what it takes to be great in the face of hopelessness and ruin.
@JudoP_slinging15 днів тому
It's a balance which has swung out of whack. Too much moral grey area and deconstruction is depressing, there's only so many things you can shoot holes in and drag down before you are left with nothing. People are crying out for something positive to be inspired by, it seems so rare today. I get my fix by watching Lotr.
@TheWiseMysticalTreeРік тому
This is such a powerful, heartfelt, inspiring scene. It’s enough to make a grown man cry. I physically cannot get through this without chills or sobbing or both. Incredible. Easily the most epic scene in all of cinema. A scene like this could never ever be replicated. Not in our dark times. Peter Jackson did gods work in making such a perfect film trilogy and movies nowadays could never be as good as this film trilogy.
@klu9839Рік тому
Agreed. This timeless and epic even nearly 20 years later.
@jessthemess2794 дні тому
I encourage you to read Throne of Glass if you’re a reader. Make it to Kingdom of Ash. It’s the only series that has ever made me feel like this again.
@1000FatCats3 роки тому
Nothing will ever come close to The Lord of the Rings. Not Game of Thrones, not Avengers, nothing.
@kuratortrivia7953 роки тому
I cant argue with that, you win... Im 100% on ur side
@howielowis4583 роки тому
I don't even know why Avengers and Got are even in the discussion here. GOT shouldn't even be compared. It's a show and its qualities during the early seasons actually rival Lotr imo (tho in completely different ways, of course). As for the avengers, c'mon. A cheesy CGI fest, with little to no substance to it's actual writing. These movies will not be talked about in the decades to come. LOTR will always remain among the classics and the best of what the filmindustry has to offer.
@idreesc94503 роки тому
the dark knight
@minhvo80093 роки тому
GoT beauty comes from political struggles, the fighting and battles were decent but nowhere near this beauty.
@topi22093 роки тому
u havent seen Game Of thrones
@jivzu45484 роки тому
“You have failed. The world of men will fall.” - horn of Rohan sounds- Just perfect.
@kbanghart4 роки тому
And a woman comes to save them.
@roddo19554 роки тому
I loved that Ian McKellan chose to portray despair. Even the great Mithrandir had a momentary lapse of confidence and hope.
@roddo19554 роки тому
@@kbanghart There are times when men should just move out of the way and let the women deal with it. Eomer could never.
@lordofhostsappreciator30754 роки тому
@@roddo1955 Lol stfu
@KriegBoy4 роки тому
Hope had never been expressed by such warm sound.
@allthe1Рік тому
Recently rewatched the whole series and I must say, Theoden just has been given all the best lines. My favorite character by far scriptwise, makes me cry every time
@danielreshef52993 місяці тому
Theoden absolutely has the hardest lines of any character in any of Jackson’s movies. Bernard Hill should’ve retired after this, because there’s no way he could ever reach for a loftier goal.
@AurorafinebreatthРік тому
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy achieved the highest standard for filmography, special effects, and dialogue. It hasn’t been surpassed , nor over taken after all these years.
@kennys41003 роки тому
Every man has a medieval dream. Nothing in sci-fi or modern warfare would make your blood boil like this, not even close.
@jordanlimantara18143 роки тому
it makes you angry? which is what boiling blood implies
@J-BiRTH3 роки тому
@@jordanlimantara1814 The term can also be used to describe an intense passion.
@gangasinghrathore47093 роки тому
Absolutely brother
@jasonskeans33273 роки тому
I think your wrong
@gangasinghrathore47093 роки тому
@@jasonskeans3327 I think you are a liberal
@OriginalGazGoose3 роки тому
"Imagine a king who fights his own battles."
@sirzechsazazel11503 роки тому
"Wouldn't that be a sight" ...and it was.
@ThePhantome13 роки тому
Agamemnon hates this trick
@papadeaserrin3 роки тому
Better than that.. A King with a pair to ride in the front line next to you, a simple soldier.
@jeffreyknickman55593 роки тому
@@sirzechsazazel1150 I knew that was coming
@derpynerdy62943 роки тому
The man wants to die.. 😐
@78Wayne1993Рік тому
This has to be one of the most powerful and moving scenes ever to be created. Brings tears every time.
@marinusvanzoggel69413 місяці тому
2024. Still gives me goosebumps. Every. Single. Time. Watching.
@user-wh8ru5is4f3 роки тому
Lore-wise, chanting "death" had a double meaning. Yes, they were charging towards certain death. But also in the Tolkien universe, death is actually a good thing. You go to a place of eternal happiness and bliss and even the elves don't know what happens to you. Morgoth and Sauron both worked to corrupt death's meaning however and make men fear it. This is actually how Sauron destroyed Numenor, making men fear death. So when Theodan and company chant "DEATH!" at the top of their lungs, they're actually defying Sauron/Morgoth and demonstrating faith to Eä. So it is a war chant, but it's also supposed to be symbolic of mankind's defiance of evil.
@Nicomaaan3 роки тому
Dude i love you so fucking much for this comment
@snehalchow53113 роки тому
I got chills reading this comment. You a writer or something?
@Gamezilla003 роки тому
Thanks for the insight, that just added so much more depth into what was already a really meaningful scene.
@stringstorm3 роки тому
DEAAAAAAAAAAAAAATH!!!!!!
@brentluxford86173 роки тому
In the Tolkien universe, Death was referred to as the “Gift of Men”, and seen as a blessing by the elves and the higher beings, not a curse.
@dinoXAs25 років тому
This was a battle. Winterfell was a joke
@atsstaaatsssatss45015 років тому
@Human Cancerbag even the orcs here have better strategy than those winterfell slugs, form ranks maggots
@quiptookie5 років тому
You mean you didn't like the awesome cinematography of a black screen with some flecks on it?
@vaderglenn5 років тому
@Human Cancerbag funny enough, this old ass movie still has better scenes than Got lol. I never got on the hype train for that show, because I was spoiled by This beauty of a trilogy ;)
@viz48845 років тому
@Human Cancerbag Preach. The whining in the comments is just off the charts. Game of thrones is awesome and I loved the battle of Winterfell. This is just meh. I fell asleep seeing lotr movies.Who even wants to watch a damn movie more than 3 hours
@roigergoololo39665 років тому
@vaderglenn It's basically The LotR's fault that I'm unable to enjoy GoT. The show just feels like a longer, less epic version of these movies. That's at least how I feel.
@ThelaretusРік тому
"...still Theoden gave no signal. At last he halted again. The City was now nearer. A smell of burning was in the air and the very shadow of death. The horses were uneasy. But the king sat upon Snowmane, motionless, gazing upon the agony of Minas Tirith, as if stricken suddenly by anguish, or by dread. He seemed to shrink down, cowed by age. Merry himself felt as if a great weight of horror and doubt had settled on him.... Perhaps Theoden would quail, bow his old head, turn, and slink away to hide in the hills.... ...At that same moment there was a flash, as if lightning had sprung up from the earth beneath the City. For a searing second it stood dazzling far off in black and white..... then as the darkness closed again there came rolling over the fields a great *boom*. At that sound the bent shape of the King sprang suddenly erect. Tall and proud he seemed again; and rising in his stirrups he cried in a loud voice, more clear than any there had ever heard a mortal man achieve before: Arise, arise, Riders of Theoden! Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter! Spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered, A sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor! With that he seized a great horn from Guthlaf, his banner bearer, and he blew such a blast upon it that it burst asunder. And straight away all the horns were lifted up in music, and the blowing of the horns of Rohan was like a storm upon the plain and a thunder in the mountains.... Suddenly the King cried to Snowmane and the horse sprang away. Behind him his banner blew in the wind.... but he outpaced it. After him thundered the Knights of his house, but he was ever before them..... Theoden could not be overtaken..... the battle-fury of his fathers ran like new fire in his veins.... like a god of old.... His golden shield was uncovered, and lo! it shone like an image of the Sun, and grass flamed into green about the white feet of his steed. For morning came, morning and a wind from the sea; and darkness was removed, and the hosts of Mordor wailed, and terror overtook them, and they fled, and died..... And then all the host of Rohan burst into song, and they sang as they slew, for the joy of battle was on them, and the sound of their singing that was fair and terrible came even to the City." -The Ride of the Rohirrim, Return of the King, J.R.R. Tolkien
@ruchan_kaanРік тому
This six and a half minutes scene better than entire first 4 episodes of Rings of Power. Infact, better than many of things i've ever watched.
@reek4062Рік тому
The prologue of RoP is great tho
@freelands8355Рік тому
And better than anything Game of Thrones could produce
@EleidonMuramasa863 роки тому
Fun fact: Bernard Hill did the speech so good that the stunt men are so hyped they "really thought they were doing it"
@Gnossiene3693 роки тому
Oh please
@paulsteinhauser4343 роки тому
@@Gnossiene369 Honestly I can see it and that's a good thing. Shows how much you're into it.
@JW-jd6sn3 роки тому
@@Gnossiene369 its in the behind footage, as ridiculous as it sounds, he got everyone pumped up.
@@JW-jd6sn i can understand that but people didn’t literally go insane. Best movie scene for me since ever, but I won’t buy hypnotism. I won’t abandon reason.
@mattcallard7214 роки тому
Never forget that in the books, Theoden blew his horn so hard that it "burst asunder". This guy was so badass and hyped up that he shattered a war horn by blowing too hard. What a legend
@zorrozinho3 роки тому
Good point! Think that might also have been a sly call-back by Tolkien to the Song of Roland - similar stuff with a horn (tho no orcs).
@highlander7233 роки тому
I'm sure he can suck a golf-ball through a garden hose
@highlander7233 роки тому
@John Smith given that your ex had such a talent I'm sure you had a good reason for demoting her to ex.... "I need a girlfriend you're it until you're dead or till I find somebody better"
Now silently the host of Rohan moved forward into the field of Gondor, pouring in slowly but steadily.... After a while the king led his men away somewhat eastward, to come between the fires of the siege and the outer fields. Still they were unchallenged, and still Théoden gave no signal.... A smell of burning was in the air and a very shadow of death. The horses were uneasy. But the king sat upon Snowmane, motionless, gazing upon the agony of Minas Tirith, as if stricken suddenly by anguish, or by dread. He seemed to shrink down, cowed by age. Merry himself felt as if a great weight of horror and doubt had settled on him.... They were too late! Too late was worse than never!.... Then suddenly Merry felt it at last, beyond doubt: a change. Wind was in his face! Light was glimmering.... But at that same moment there was a flash, as if lightning had sprung from the earth beneath the City. For a searing second it stood dazzling far off in black and white, its topmost tower like a glittering needle: and then as the darkness closed again there came rolling over the fields a great boom. At that sound the bent shape of the king sprang suddenly erect. Tall and proud he seemed again; and rising in his stirrups he cried in a loud voice, more clear than any there had ever heard a mortal man achieve before: Arise, arise, Riders of Théoden! Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter! spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered, a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor! With that he seized a great horn from Guthláf his banner-bearer, and he blew such a blast upon it that it burst asunder. And straightway all the horns in the host were lifted up in music, and the blowing of the horns of Rohan in that hour was like a storm upon the plain and a thunder in the mountains. Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor! Suddenly the king cried to Snowmane and the horse sprang away. Behind him his banner blew in the wind, white horse upon a field of green, but he outpaced it. After him thundered the knights of his house, but he was ever before them. Éomer rode there, the white horsetail on his helm floating in his speed, and the front of the first éored roared like a breaker foaming to the shore, but Théoden could not be overtaken. Fey he seemed, or the battle-fury of his fathers ran like new fire in his veins, and he was borne up on Snowmane like a god of old, even as Oromë the Great in the battle of the Valar when the world was young. His golden shield was uncovered, and lo! it shone like an image of the Sun, and the grass flamed into green about the white feet of his steed. For morning came, morning and a wind from the sea; and the darkness was removed, and the hosts of Mordor wailed, and terror took them, and they fled, and died, and the hoofs of wrath rode over them. And then all the host of Rohan burst into song, and they sang as they slew, for the joy of battle was on them, and the sound of their singing that was fair and terrible came even to the City.
@emisat8970Рік тому
You know, something I really do love about this scene (and the later ones with the elephants) is that they touch on something about pre-modern warfare that isn't made explicit. The importance of morale -- on both sides no less! It starts with Gondorian soldiers visibly wilting under the pressure with the Nazgul above, trolls smashing them out of the way, their neighbors getting slaughtered etc after already suffering the sight of their former comrades' decapitated heads raining down on them. Then when the Rohirrim arrive, Eowyn and Merry struggling to master their fear at how big the Witch King's army is; Theoden's keenly understanding he needs to lead by example to get his men to commit to the charge; the orcs losing their nerve at the sight of cavalry approaching with their armor shining in the sun, standing meters tall screaming "DEATH" at them etc.
@toweypatМісяць тому
100% right.
@MonsieurHoneyРік тому
This is by far the best scene of the Trilogy for me. Theoden is so well written in the movies that this scene means everything. In exemple, Helm's Deeps is great but the Gandalf's coming with defying gravity charge and the sun, and killing an enormous army feels epic but not connected. Here you have Gandalf starting to believe he failed, Theoden witnessing he is gonna send his men and women and halfmen to death upon an army 10x bigger than his. He gives the exact book speach that is the perfect to have at this instant because "Men didnt failed". They will die for their convictions and honor. The music is a masterpiece, the charge is one of the best in history for a movie shot around 2000-2003, the fear in the Mordor army eyes, the brutality of the horses smashing their bodies, the sacrifice for the greater good. EVERYTHING is here. This is the definition of courage, loyalty and be true to yourself.
@quiptookie5 років тому
D&D: Game of Thrones will have battle scenes that surpass anything that has come before. LOTR: Exists.
@jaychung13805 років тому
GoT: Battle of Winterfell will be the best battle LoTR: I’m about to end this man’s whole career
@jpb23664 роки тому
D&D: We kinda forgot how cavalry works
@tharonhianentebarnes65544 роки тому
LOTR ended their career 16 years prior 😂
@pauldickinson39614 роки тому
LOTR: Hold my ale
@unbelievablytrash94584 роки тому
@@logi4840 Read what you just typed. Slowly. Letter by letter.
@apmaaron37303 роки тому
" The world of men will fall. " *Rohan horn* Instant goosebumps
@ThePathStrider2 роки тому
The World of Men arrives to make the Witchking of Angmar eat those fell words.
@Xiaojiantou2 роки тому
Gandalf’s facial expression when the horn blew says it all.
@MrMardrayn2 роки тому
Not without a fight
@jamesblakeley43292 роки тому
“The world of men will fall” The world of men about to not fall:
@Cyberium2 роки тому
Rohan: Hold my horn.
@fishonfishon7659Рік тому
The only thing in my life i would like to do again, is to see this movie like it's my first time.
@gicousinjoe61993 місяці тому
This scene is a cultural touchstone, the absolute pinnacle of raw emotion, artistry, and narrative power. It leaves an indelible mark on the soul. The air itself seems charged with electricity, and every second feels like a countdown to death. Into this heavy tension rides King Théoden, his face heavy with the burdens of leadership and the weight of impending doom. With him, 6,000 Rohirrim, their efforts a physical manifestation of their courage and their love for their land. As Théoden's voice cuts through the air, transforming fear into a fiery resolve, you feel it in your bones. It's not just a speech; it's a war cry, a lament, and a eulogy all in one. And then, as the music swells, a symphony of trumpets and strings that seems to carry the very cries of the Rohirrim, they charge. It's a moment that evokes emotions so potent they feel like they're carved into your very being.
@mirceazaharia20943 місяці тому
The cavalry charge of an entire people, there to deny the orcish apocalypse now, and for ever.
@USERZ123XD3 місяці тому
I doubt Tokin would have really appreciated this scene, he was not really a fan of "heroic war" from his experience with World War 1, and it was a very traumatic experience for him.
@gicousinjoe61992 місяці тому
@@USERZ123XD I respectfully disagree, I am of the belief that Tolkien himself would likely have appreciated Jackson's cinematic interpretation of this scene. Firstly, while Tolkien's works were deeply rooted in his written words, he was not dismissive of adaptations or visual representations of his work. In fact, he was open to the idea of film adaptations, provided they were done with respect for the source material. Peter Jackson's film series, although not without some creative liberties, largely stayed faithful to the spirit and themes of Tolkien's writings (unlike Amazon's RoP). The portrayal of the Rohirrim's heroic charge in the films captures the essence of Tolkien's epic storytelling and his admiration for heroic deeds. Additionally, Tolkien was a philologist and a scholar of ancient languages and mythologies. He had a keen appreciation for visual art, and he himself created illustrations for his works. The cinematic depiction of the Rohirrim's charge, with its grandeur and epic scale, is absolutely in harmony with Tolkien's appreciation for artistic and visual representation. It brings to life the imagery and emotion that he sought to convey in his writing. Furthermore, Tolkien was known for his love of storytelling and the power of narrative. Jackson's portrayal of the Rohirrim's charge effectively demonstrates one of the strengths in storytelling using cinematic medium. It serves as a powerful and evocative representation of heroism, sacrifice, and the triumph of good over evil, which were central themes in Tolkien's own work.
@USERZ123XD2 місяці тому
@@gicousinjoe6199 Tokin would be fine with the visual spectacle of LOTR films, but I definitely feel he wouldn't appreciate how some of these specials are framed, something more like all quiet in the Western front(2022) would be much more appreciated by Tokin with his view towards war, what peter jackson did here is run contrary to what tokin believe, a big epic battle of "glory and honor", Tokin liked the story to focus on the little guys, the small scale of things, this is why he made the Hobbits, the weakest of all characters the central protagonists of the LORT story. he didn't make Aragon the MC he didn't write an epic assault by the armies of Middle Earth against Mordor in the final epic battle, instead, he chose the climax of the story to be Frodo throwing the ring into the volcano.
@gicousinjoe61992 місяці тому
@@USERZ123XD Respectfully, I wish to respond by clarifying a few points regarding my opinion re: J.R.R. Tolkien's views and his approach to storytelling. Firstly, let’s try to spell Tolkien's name correctly. It's not 'Tokin.' I know spelling mistakes are easy to make, and they don't diminish the value of your opinion, but such a simple mistake, made repeatedly, can undermine the credibility of your argument, by raising questions regarding your familiarity with the subject-matter. Secondly, while it's true that Tolkien emphasized the importance of smaller, everyday characters like Hobbits and their world/life in his works, it is a misinterpretation to claim that he exclusively focused on small-scale stories. Tolkien's legendarium is vast and encompasses both the grand and the intimate. He created a world with a rich history that includes epic battles and heroic deeds. The presence of these grand events does not negate his appreciation for the smaller folk. Tolkien clearly believed in a holistic narrative that explored various aspects of his fictional world, from the ordinary to the epic. While you are correct in that Tolkien chose Frodo's journey to Mount Doom as the climax of the story, it does not diminish the significance of the larger battles and heroic deeds that occur throughout the narrative. Tolkien's storytelling was layered, with multiple plotlines and character arcs. The climax with Frodo and the Ring is the culmination of positive deeds and sacrifices, large and small. This climax doesn't negate the importance of heroic struggles and epic conflicts in the overall narrative that Tolkien purposefully depicted. Lastly, regarding Tolkien's view of war, it's worth noting that his perspective was nuanced. While he experienced the horrors of World War I, he also recognized the historical significance of battles and the valor of soldiers, and the necessity of good's triumph over evil. His works reflect this complexity, as they explore both the destructive power of war and the heroism that can emerge from it. The Battle of Helm's Deep and the charge of the Rohirrim in 'The Lord of the Rings' are examples of Tolkien's portrayal of epic battles within a broader context of sacrifice and courage. That is why I have no doubt he would have enjoyed Jackson’s scene immensely.
@BjornzzYT2 роки тому
I envy people who can still see this movie for the first time
@aethertech2 роки тому
give me amnesia, or give me death. I can never see it again "for the first time" :(
@TheEyez1872 роки тому
That's why I've been watching '1st time react videos'. Whoah that's epic!! You're still in the 1st film, just you wait!! :D
@animeman82032 роки тому
I was one of them. As a kid I saw this in theaters.
@TheEyez1872 роки тому
@@animeman8203 I missed cinema releases for all three LOTR. But I saw the 1st Hobbit film in the cinema, also my 1st 3D exp. The film was good, but I didn't really like the 3D aspect. I thought it kind of got in the way of the film, if that makes sense, so the rest I just watched normally!
@jackbuchanan90852 роки тому
I was 11 years old seeing this opening weekend in the cold December of 2003. The theater was packed and we were at the third bottom center row at the top of the theater. This scene is one of the top 5 greatest moments I ever experienced in the cinema. The sound was like an earthquake that next door auditoriums could feel the vibration. The audience was in awe and cheered louder than a game at the superbowl. That was the moment my balls dropped and I saw the power and strength of what real men (and women) could do. It was that awesome! I remember one person shouted when it cut back to Denathor "THAT WAS SO FUCKIN COOL!"
@Cazanator60007 років тому
If I ever see a movie moment greater than this than I will be a happy dude. Its been 13 years and nothing has come close...
@delta23727 років тому
Caldor3 well to be fair most films these days are garbage
@lukaskaufhold23547 років тому
Caldor3 the second one is superior :c
@azfarjamshah95097 років тому
Caldor3 GOT battle of bastards almost as epic as this scene is
@Rickigi7 років тому
battle of the bastards was good action hell yeah. but the plotline, any reader of the book was disgusted by the writing, the writing of season 6 was drivel from hollywood. LOTR written decades ago, Sansa riding in like gandalf at fucking battle of helms deep. its too easy to guess what happens next, such shit, (talking about game of thrones season 6*)
@canaanclb7 років тому
The Darth Vader scene in Rogue One actually comes pretty close. EDIT: And now we have the Avengers Assemble scene from Endgame.
@kane051810 місяців тому
I was not prepared for this scene when I first saw it in theaters. It was sooo epic
@Verlarn5 місяців тому
6:08 is my FAVORITE part. Just the sheer tenacity of a soldier riding towards the battle of a lifetime.
@parisn1fan4 роки тому
This scene literally brings tears to my eyes.
@Ohmygatos354 роки тому
Same!!!! Every time!
@communegoddess41444 роки тому
I start crying here and don't stop until it's over. Every time.
@rei60964 роки тому
Every goddamn time I hear that violin
@derpvonbismarck63234 роки тому
If you really want to sob, do Theoden “how did it come to this?” Then Gandalf rescuing the retreating forces from Osgiliath, then Helm’s Deep Forth Eorlingas, then Theoden on the symbeline on the graves, then Minas Tirith Rohirrim, and then finish with Gandalf's advice to Frodo in Moria. It’s made me, a grown ass man, weep.
@sadafsadafah17364 роки тому
Yes, Tirion Fordring is a skilled paladin my friend
@Lia_itally3 роки тому
18 years since this came out and still, there hasnt been a scene or movie that comes close to the epic grandeur of this movie. Truly one of if not the greatest movie ever made
@DetonateK3 роки тому
Can only imagine with today’s technology the added detail. But for its time nothing has come close, not even in the slightest.
@jak3brap103 роки тому
The goat trilogy easy.. all three movies are up there in the greatest of all time list too. Jackson and the cast and new line all owe major thanks for delivering these movies. Truly great.
@edwardlimesq3 роки тому
I watch this every few months. So every few months, manly tears stream down my cheeks.
@Hearshotkid_21133 роки тому
The only thing that comes close are some of the battle scenes in the show Vikings.
@jak3brap103 роки тому
@@Hearshotkid_2113 no, they really don’t at all.
@ruineves43564 місяці тому
one of the best filmed scenes in cinematic history. I get gossbumps and my eyes are wide open every time i see it.
@kjdempsey4 місяці тому
This was released 20yrs ago today! I’m so glad I got to see the greatest film ever made in the cinema
@nielsdegroot29973 роки тому
Me watching this with my parents: "This scene is great!" Me watching this with my friends: "DEAAAATH! DEAAAAAAAAAAATH!!!"
@intech78633 роки тому
Haha nicee
@BambaZillah3 роки тому
Dude I'm crying! It's so overwhelming
@blad11023 роки тому
DEATH! DEATH!! DEAATHHH!!! FORTH EORLINGAS!!!!
@justsomedudete33203 роки тому
Fucking same bro
@maikenelissen37673 роки тому
Me and my dad finally convinced my mum to watch them with us... Wish me good luck!
@dirtymelons54032 роки тому
Seeing a king lead his army mustve been a great morale boost and a nice buff +10% melee damage
@TheRuddster952 роки тому
Try 100% lol
@coursaire26282 роки тому
+20 damage
@Charrdful2 роки тому
Also plus 30% haste
@ImmaKakarot12 роки тому
If you played Battle for middlearth 2, it actually gave the Rohirrim 90% Damage reduction. Lol
@lolgamer82322 роки тому
+15% trample damage
@monssterific4 місяці тому
As we welcome 2024 in a few days, this scene will always be engrave in my heart. LOTR never disappoints
@lobotomite9767Рік тому
Riding a horse at an enemy line with an axe in your hand screaming DEATH! is one of the most incredible things a human could ever do
@MythicMint2 роки тому
"Imagine a king, leading his own men. Wouldn't that be a sight" Achilles
@Sharkbait192812 роки тому
"Imagine a king who fights his own battles" is the line I think
@jazmar08222 роки тому
King Richard the lion heart and Saladin.
@lupinthethird70592 роки тому
Almost all of them did up to the 16th century (or around so)
@apotato55672 роки тому
@@lupinthethird7059 not really
@midweekcentaur10502 роки тому
@@lupinthethird7059 Many did sure, but not nearly all.
@omanisat72667 років тому
Thirteen years later and I still get goosebumps at Theoden's speech.
@angelaroberts35637 років тому
Same here.
@doomoverlrod7 років тому
Dylan L true
@BuzryHaproMandalorianHunter7 років тому
Dylan L me too.
@BuzryHaproMandalorianHunter7 років тому
Dylan L saw this movie three times when it was in theaters.
@marshall17707 років тому
DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!
@EnigmaticAceРік тому
I loved the dedication Rohan had to protect the realm of men. The unbreakable spirit of the Rohhirrim just hits so deep every time they came to action in this movie. 4 times they take enemy head on. 1- Helps Deep, 2-Breaking Seige of Gondor, 3-Taking on Haradrim Warriors and their massive elephants. 4- Final attack on Black Gate. Forth Eorlingas!
@matthapps13407 місяців тому
This is the greatest scene in movie history. The speech, the music, the casting. Everything is absolutely perfect
@erichaber24308 років тому
Quite possible the greatest scene in movie history....
@proof44698 років тому
definitely not
@VDA198 років тому
+Eric Haber '' My friends. You bow to no one. ''
@proof44698 років тому
***** I'm not sure. I can't really decide... I just think that saying this scene is the greatest in cinema history is ignoring hundreds of millions of movies that came before and after this movie, and I'm just saying that it is implausible. I'm sorry if you were genuinely curious about what I think is the best scene, because I really can't produce a top 5 list (so many movies are so good). However, if you are asking this question because you believe that this is the best scene, I have one thing to say: *start watching more movies*. Every masterpiece and classic you watch will make it feel like THAT was the best movie/scene ever, until you watch another classic, and you'll think that this movie was the best, then on and on. The (fun) ride never ends. Saying that this scene is possibly the best ever is extremely self-limiting and close minded. I never said that it's a bad scene; It's definitely a great scene, but cmon, the *best* ever? Well, everyone has his/her favorites and opinions, so it's all good.
@proof44698 років тому
***** I'm not going to lie... it's a great #1 pick. Only time will tell.
@ft96408 років тому
+Eric Haber it is the greatest
@walterkowalski63619 років тому
Anyone else thinks that the orcs in Return of the King looked much better than those in the Hobbit?
@micahsaldana27999 років тому
Yeah, these orks in the original trilogy were done with prosthetics, the hobbit orks were CGI.
@VarunSullivan179 років тому
In the hobbit, they are gundabad orcs much bigger sized than this orcs from mordor
@99brickstudios9 років тому
i dont really care for the use of cg in the hobbit. but i think its unecessary to use it on creatures with human appearance. they arent spiders or two story high mumakil,they are disfigured humanoid soldiers,so just use costumes. really sad how people are starting o complain about cg these days. i remeber in the lotr extras it was portrayed as really awesome how they used cg. they were really proud that they were so good they could put cgi uruk hai right in front of the camera without problems. but cgi has worn off on people. its a creative tool,cgi artists are artists too. they should get more respect. but cg should always be used appropiately.
@pgosi1979 років тому
99brickstudios thought the hobbit orcs were cool in the first one but that changed after the river scene in 2 and overall shittiness that was 3
@92Beyo9 років тому
Off course. Actors over CGI garbage every freaking day
@hubristopher69363 місяці тому
I still watch this in awe like o did when I was 10., This will never get old and that speech will get anybody moving
@rio20dРік тому
now compare this epic rohirrim cavalry charge to that cavalry charge led by Galadriel in Rings of Power lol....not even close. This scene is timeless
@spazzmaticus15425 років тому
Form ranks maggots......trebuchets in front......spears behind.
@sandrothenecromancer68105 років тому
Hey sexy!
@spazzmaticus15425 років тому
@@ancalagon3713 r/woosh
@iceman80315 років тому
Ancalagon He’s making fun of Game of Thrones 8x03 where they placed the trebuchets infront of the infantry.
@ancalagon37135 років тому
@@iceman8031 LMAO ok
@sv89455 років тому
😂😂😂
@anomalyinc32395 років тому
I adore the amount of game of thrones hate in this comment section EDIT: "6000 likes..... less than half of what i hoped for"
@fernandorivera47195 років тому
Boi, just you watch any helm's deep clip
@thehavoccompany-a35 років тому
Legit, every Lord of the Rings clip you see on YT now has a ton of comments hating on the trash that was GoT Season 8. _And I love every bit of it._
@guilledeleon35475 років тому
We need a middle earth tv show
@thehavoccompany-a35 років тому
@@guilledeleon3547 Isn't that exactly what Amazon is doing?
@Childofbhaal5 років тому
I’m so glad to see GoT the show getting hate now. I’m a big fan of the books for a long time and I’m so disappointed they decided to continue with the show instead of finishing the damn books first. Looks like it bit them in the ass and I couldn’t be happier.
@mythrindiir146311 місяців тому
No movie and I literally mean no movie has ever made me, and most like will never make me cry. And I have watched lots of tear jerking stuff. This scene and the scene where frodo leaves middle earth make me shed tears EVERY time. Ah man I cant describe how amazing this scene is.
@user-rf2mp7in4z9 місяців тому
My Grandpa Lewellyn was a professional historian, a Tolkien & C.S. Lewis aficionado, and a lover of classical fantasy & mythology. He was so in love with the idea of the Hero's Quest that he bought an NES just so he could live out that fantasy in the original Legend of Zelda game, and later the SNES for the sequel (yeah, my grandpa owned a Nintendo before the Wii, aka before it was cool). He bonded with my mom after his wife, my grandma, died, by reading the Thor comic books together, with her adoring all the action & beefcake illustrations and him complaining about the mythological inaccuracies. The last movie he saw was The Fellowship of the Ring, which we watched in the theater together as a family. After it was over, one or all of us asked him what he thought of it, and he gave it the best praise an OG Tolkien lover could give: "It was alright."
@olleronn6168 років тому
A warrior who embraces death is one of the most terrifying things you can encounter on the battlefield, I imagine.
@Ethos7778 років тому
+The Arab Scientific or most of our SOF guys
@hanshukebein8 років тому
+The Arab Scientific todays war cant be compared with the past most of the times u dont see you enemy you dont know what is killing you you just take the smell of blood in the air mixed with explosives dust dirt and metal the smell of burned human flesh it is way more horrible and disgusting in modern war. In this middle age wars u die by force which u could compete to u have kind of an usefull armor u dont smell and witness burned and exploded corpses of your comrades
@balduran.8 років тому
+The Arab Scientific those arent warriors, just mentally ill detonators
@nenarazwok42708 років тому
+The Arab Scientific Every soldier is prepared for death. That is what makes a soldier - a soldier.
@hatedwayne8 років тому
+The Arab Scientific Jihadists during the crusades maybe. Today's Jihadists are nothing but mentally retarded fucks.
@Kujakuseki017 років тому
Theoden is SO FUCKING GOOD. Great actor for the role.
@TNTnor7 років тому
I'll think he's the only more known actor who has been in two 11 Oscar films
@dwalin9897 років тому
+TNTnor Ben Hur and Titanic😁
@Willverinerage7 років тому
Bernard Hill is his name
@johnlewis91587 років тому
showing my age i remember him from the boys of the black stuff in the eighties
@thedarknesscallingme7 років тому
Bernard Hill is quite an underrated actor, he's only been in a handful of films (all of which have been successful) but i dont know of any further projects he's been involved with after LotR. Seems like he's dropped off the map.
@Blank_reallyМісяць тому
This single clip is 100x better than the catastrophe that Amazon has made or will continue to make. This scene captures the essence of Tolkien's legendraium.
@jesuschrist9513Рік тому
Fun fact: Théodin and the Rohirrim were actually based on a real person/people. During the Later Western Roman Empire the Romans and the Goths were mortal enemies, and after Alaric sacked Rome the Goths founded their own kingdom in southern France, still considered a part of the Roman Empire by the Romans themselves. In particular, the Visigothic king Theodoric I and the Roman General Flavius Aetius were mortal enemies, having fought several wars with each other. However, in the mid 5th century Attila's Hun army invaded northern France, directly attacking Rome and threatening the Goths. Answering a call from Aetius himself, Theodoric marched the Gothic armies out to join the Romans where they were able to meet the Huns sieging modern day Orléans. The armies chased the Huns to the Catalaunian Plains and the joined Romano-Gothic Alliance met the Huns (along with their allies the Ostrogoths, a brother culture to the Visigoths) in battle. As Attila attacked Aetius' center forces, Theodoric led a massive charge from the right wing into the Hun's flanks, devastating them at the cost of Theodoric's own life - allegedly he took a spear to the chest. With the Gothic sacrifice having bought them the time to manuever and reorganize, Aetius' lines became inpenetrable, and Theodoric's son Thorismund - who led the left wing - repositioned his forces to a hill on the Hun's side. Thorismund led a Gothic charge much like his father to avenge the old king's death, fully routing the Huns in the process. For the first time in history the Huns had been completely defeated in battle and were forced to retreat. Attila attempted to invade Italy, but was met on the road by Pope Leo the Great. After a single conversation with Leo, after being convinced by either bribes, heavenly visions or the Pope's mere warning, Attila marched his armies out of the Empire and never returned. He died not long after of a nosebleed and the Hunnic state collapsed. Oh and even better, Roman and European records count 50,000 Romans fighting alongside 100,000 Visigoths against almost 1,000,000 Huns, Ostrogoths and other barbarian tribes during the Catalaunian Plains
@joshuagreenslade3445Рік тому
They were actually Based on the vikings and Saxons
@jesuschrist9513Рік тому
@@joshuagreenslade3445 Rohan itself was based on Mercia - middle England - where Tolkien spent most of his life, and many of their customs and gear are Anglo-Saxon and Viking-inspired. But, they are still mostly based on the Goths, and their involvement in the battle and Théodin specifically based on what I said. :|
@jesuschrist9513Рік тому
@@joshuagreenslade3445 congratulations...? I dont get it.
@mustafacakr6723Рік тому
1 million huns funny!
@ennui97453 місяці тому
@@jesuschrist9513 No need to exaggerate. There is no way there were a million Huns/allies at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains.
@MyVaultboy1014 роки тому
My oldest brother saw this in theaters the day it came out, and he told me he still hasn't heard a theater that cheered so loud.
@CoffeeD_14 роки тому
Shit, people cheer in theaters over there?
@Torres001able4 роки тому
Lucky bastard
@Killercoldice224 роки тому
i saw this shit in theaters also 3 times :D was my junior year. Best movies to see in theaters was lord of the rings hands down!
@HasAnyoneSeenMyPipe4 роки тому
@@CoffeeD_1 I like silence in the theatre not some idiots wooping at every little but, fuck that.
@MotoPhoto74 роки тому
Especially when it came to the last stand at the black gate everyone was cheering out loud it was awesome
@cullermann25 років тому
Fuuun fact: for the filming of this, Peter Jackson offered people who had a horse and could ride to play a part in this scene as one of the army. thats probably also why they were so enthusiastic
@flick005 років тому
Makes sense... Since it takes a lot of time for a horse to trust its rider...
@dark3rthanshadows5 років тому
yes, many of the riders were woman with beards
@Lrrindigo5 років тому
The bearded ladies of Rohan!
@SantomPh5 років тому
He put out a casting call to anyone in NZ who had a horse. The fields were full of trailers and haystacks for days
@Red22Eagle5 років тому
They say its the most scene with horses in it around 250k ?
@Kazeshini114 місяці тому
I still recall seeing this in theaters on premiere night with friends I met randomly and we just grouped up and sat together. When Theoden was screaming : AAARGH!!! and the Rohirrims responded, everyone in the theater yelled AAARGH!!! with them. I haven't felt that level of energy from a movie since tbh.
@danielcardona27142 місяці тому
One of the details I love is how they show the fear in Eowen’s eyes and how she’s trying to cope with it while looking at the horde of orcs. But even though she and Merry are scared, they still ride forth into the face of death and show courage, because courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s pushing through the fear to conquer the challenge
@sissonsk8 років тому
"Fire at will!" "Which one is Will?"
@andreienglert72207 років тому
Will is not a person, but an expression! It is like: "Shoot whenever you want" = Fire at will.
@sissonsk7 років тому
I have a nephew named "Will." He joined the army but was discharged after his first battle because every time they'd say, "fire at will" everyone would shoot at him.
@XblackopsX1007 років тому
I think you may have missed the joke.
@larryebonilla7 років тому
From Pirates Of The Caribbean XD
@BattlerEvil7 років тому
Fire? I don't see any guns? :( "Did he mean shoot? OH FUCK" *Lance through the heart*
@georgepatton938 років тому
behold, the most epic cavalry charge in cinema's history
@AFGalwayz8 років тому
the charge of the last samurai was better
@winter68498 років тому
^this one is better, last samurai is epic but not as good as this
@bothi007 років тому
Battle of the Bastards was extremely well done as well. Much more brutal and intense
@bothi007 років тому
But a mmmuuuuuuuch smaller budget
@sumitmhatre84197 років тому
+Teebz 1000 it was epic but the music couldve been better tho
@danielduggan526Рік тому
The one and only time you’ll see such fear in the Orcs. Truly shows how amazing this was. They knew Rohan was knowingly riding to their likely death, but it didn’t stop them. The most amazing speech and charge I’ve ever seen
@jb_kc__Місяць тому
the contrast between 0:35 with orcs purging the city, killing civilians etc against chilling music, and then the horn blaring and the rohirrim arriving when the world of Men is in its most desperate hour - unbelievable work from Jackson and team to translate the work of Tolkein
@capenati9 років тому
Its 2014, and still no film has topped this scene and battle. 2017 now... still waiting. 2019...
@mudyao9 років тому
wait until battle of 5 armies...just wait
@acj96139 років тому
mudyao So fkn excited!
@VDA199 років тому
mudyao Sorry bro but I doubt the battle of 5 armies will even COMPARE to this. I loved the Hobbit but come on, this is the best battle scene ever.
@baconcommando24549 років тому
pateuvasiliu I agree.
@capenati9 років тому
mudyao I don't think it will top it since The Hobbit uses more CGI than extras, but I really hope I'm wrong.
@canko153 роки тому
Bro, I would kill to see a reaction of the people in theatres back in 2003 when they witnessed this moment for the first time.. it must have been insane
@cjkuchar3 роки тому
It was. I was fortunate enough to see this in the theater. Greatest movie experience of my life.
@renehernandez57263 роки тому
Check your local theaters, this year is de 20th anniversary for Fellowship of the Ring and here in Mexico they are putting all three movies back to the theaters just for a couple days
@koz83193 роки тому
It was insane! It was like we were standing on that field, and we felt every second of it!
@Christineog113 роки тому
It was just released back in imax a couple months ago, I was in tears with this scene. The violin solo is everything.
@Christineog113 роки тому
It was just released back in imax a couple months ago, I was in tears with this scene. The violin solo is everything.
@inakis10Рік тому
I’ve watched this countless times, and it still gives me goosebumps. Most epic scene ever
@WeimTime0077 років тому
This is the only scene, out of the thousands of films I've seen, to make me shed some manly tears.
@josephharrison83547 років тому
WeimTime I'm right with you there, bud.
@mfbrandy85696 років тому
What about the end of Gladiator
@faqar.fadhil6 років тому
Brandon Luu wasn't really good
@theopot57986 років тому
not even close
@thedragonbornking33786 років тому
WeimTime agreed, even though I'm only 11 years old :3
@jaredstancombe67244 роки тому
What makes this better than the Endgame ending is that these are just ordinary men and women, not superheroes.
@enrique880054 роки тому
Pretty much
@ryanhartley97064 роки тому
And in avengers they knew they’d win, here it’s just “for death and glory”
@foolslayer94164 роки тому
Men and woman* These people may be ordinary, but they are also one of a kind. These are Rohirrem, the noble horse-lords of Rohan, knights of the House of Theoden. They fear no darkness, no matter how vast or cruel.
@ZephyrothVII4 роки тому
While I agree that this scene is superior to Endgame's, you are mistaken. Some of the "superheroes" were ordinary men and women with no superpowers, just skills, equipment and/or intellect (like Iron-Man, Hawkeye, Falcon, Rocket, Ant-Man, the Wasp, Gamora, Okoye, etc.)
@ZephyrothVII4 роки тому
@@ryanhartley9706 Nobody knew they'd win. Their fight was as much for victory or death as this one was. The only one who knew anything was Dr. Strange, and he couldn't tell anybody, not even Iron-Man himself how it would transpire or the events would happen differently. Thanos and Sauron are alike in that no regular, predictable power-up would defeat them, it had to be through sacrifice. LoTR is superior, yes. But it doesn't make Endgame unenjoyable.
@dunkelwalde6953 місяці тому
"Forth, and fear no darkness!" Even with Sauron's massive army in front of them, the words of Theoden King still inspire bravery and hope. A simple statement, but the delivery is perfect.
@justinthislife4 місяці тому
20 years later and I still get Goosebumps
@mitch.74572 роки тому
"Ride for ruin, and the worlds ending" What a line, gives me goosebumps every time.
@greyman6353Рік тому
Theoden's speech stands up against any pre-battle speech ever filmed. And that touching of his sword to lances was a perfect touch.
@K50ATTACKРік тому
I straight up cried watching this again
@StrongerPerson10Рік тому
DEATH
@L00wwРік тому
same
@HossakРік тому
Arise, arise, Riders of Theoden! Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter! spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered, a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor! The other part of the speech is from when Eomer discovers his sister, gravely wounded on the field. He goes back into the battle shouting: ‘Death!Ride, ride to ruin and the world’s ending!’
@n3ar917 років тому
Nothing in this world is more frightening than an army of soldiers heading face on, knowing that they will die, screaming "death"
@kurisucosmo79547 років тому
IKR? It's part of what makes this scene so powerful
@Issaquan57 років тому
A lot of them carry so much guilt for not being able to save their country sooner. In a way, saving Gondor is redemption for Theoden, Eomer, and Rohan's captains for not being able to prevent all the damage Saruman had done.
@zagmodell7 років тому
i think heavy artillery bombardments for hours could argue with that.
@n3ar917 років тому
I don't think Middle Earth had artillery bombardments also, magic would be stronger tho
@zagmodell7 років тому
thought by "This world" you mean ours =)
@user-kf3dg3ud5mМісяць тому
One of the best scenes in the entire film!
@Lasse_kreikemeierМісяць тому
i was lucky enough to have watched these in the cinema back in the early 2000's it was something else entirely
@Mclawrence20004 роки тому
King Theoden to me had the best character development of all. His lost a son, got possessed by Saruman and got his people cornered and almost wiped out. But helped turned the tide in the pivotal moment in the war of the ring.
@nanasshi07114 роки тому
yes👏
@ChristianProtossDragoon4 роки тому
:'(
@conrado3334 роки тому
luckily he had aragorn showing him they way. And to be fair he knows it was Aragorn
@Vinicius98514 роки тому
@@conrado333 Except in the books who say "Ride with me" on Helms Deep is Theoden not Aragorn
@salvadoroars4 роки тому
And ended honourably, worthy of a place beside his ancestors. And left an equally respectful legacy through eowyn and eomer.