The LORD OF THE RINGS Films | A Complete Retrospective

Yes, this is a re-upload. The original version of this got taken down after five days, and I've spent the last 5 months trying to get it back up.

But it's here now! And I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's here to stay.

Also, if you wind up getting too many ads on the video, I'm sorry, there are still SOME copyright claims on this that control the ad frequency, so I have no power over that (nor do I get the money.)

But, enjoy the video, it's back! And it's about 23 seconds longer than it was in April!😀 Also, subscribe if you haven't, it helps a lot. 👍

Now I must watch them all again. Extended edition of course.

i am just gonna say it, this was made when movies ment something

This was fun to relive. Saw them all at theaters. Never read the books.

Cinema peaked with these films. 🎥

I met sean astin, lovely man!

Good video.

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Simply the greatest achievement in cinematic history.

At least Harvey (the rapist) Winstein got a cameo 😂😂😂

Friendly reminder, Tolkien Day is the 3rd of January.

Last question, and bear with me... What's the difference between Orcs and jamiroquai?

You were told to say that weren't you.. no!!! No... yessssssssss my precioussssssssss

Your knowledge is impressive. I remember after reading the Hobbit then LOR ... the ring wasn't evil in the hobbit, T'was just strange.
Also the great nothing happening slogging of reading some of the LOR... they're still travelling etc.
Shame they missed Tom Bomberdill out of the films.. He was great.

Game of Thrones next!

Besides being a monster, turns out Harvey Wenstein was also an idiot landing vision.

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Epic retrospective. When will get the Extended version?

I love all of the subtle comedy they incorporated into these films. Like when Gollum is talking to himself in The Two Towers (and this may be unintentional on the part of Jackson) and he says “You don’t have any friends” with that wide eyed glare and goofy smile, is something that made me and my buddy crack up. On one hand it’s a cruel representation of Gollum’s struggle, but in the same vein is darkly humorous.

Well done.

Till this day I don’t think Hollywood have gave us a movie of this quality. The artistry that went into this movie is just top notch.

Everyone involved with making this trilogy gave their absolute heart and soul to creating the truest interpretation of this classic series I think we're ever likely to see. Can we also say thank God for Robert Shaye and his faith in the project?

Its pure cinematic ART. UNtouchable.

I watched this video, watched all the extended editions, now im back

I guess you can say i was there and back again

I’m not crying, you’re crying

Thanks for such a great retrospective. So much work went into this and it shows.

You made a video worth of this outstanding piece of art. What a fantastic job you did.

I was 13 to 15 when these movies came out, and your video made me relive those days in which you had to wait a whole damn year to see the next chapter of the trilogy.

These movies mean the world to me, thank you for making them justice! 🤍

This was very enjoyable.

This was a brilliant video. A great job well done!

This is what the fans deserved and this was the respect Tolkien was due. Not that rubbish and trash Amazon put out.

That has to be the most epic ' making of video ' I have seen in years, I had not read the books before I had seen the movies & if you haven't it is worth the effort. I also just found all the Special Extended DVD Edition box sets from my brother when he got rid of all his DVDs, you know the ones that fold out with the cardboard covers, & I just realised I have never watched them, this should make for a fun new year. On another tangent my wedding ring was a tungsten steel copy of the one ring, much stronger than gold.

Incredible video. Beautiful job

The Greatest video I've seen covering the movies

The Lord Of The Rings (2001-2003): Cast/Crew
Cast:
Frodo Baggins - Elijah Wood
Samwise Gamgee - Sean Astin
Bilbo Baggins - Ian Holm
Gandalf - Ian McKellen
Aragorn - Viggo Mortensen
Legolas - Orlando Bloom
Boromir - Sean Bean
Gimli - John Rhys-Davies
Merry Brandybuck - Dominic Monaghan
Pippin Took - Billy Boyd
Arwen - Liv Tyler
Elrond - Hugo Weaving
Galadriel - Cate Blanchett
Theoden - Bernard Hill
Faramir - David Wenham
Eomer - Karl Urban
Eowyn - Miranda Otto
Sauron - Sala Baker
Sauron (Voice) - Alan Howard
Saruman - Christopher Lee
Gollum (Voice) - Andy Serkis
Grima Wormtongue - Brad Dourif
Denethor - John Noble
The One Ring (Voice) - Alan Howard
Treebeard (Voice) - John Rhys-Davies
Crew:
Directed By Peter Jackson
Produced By Peter Jackson, Barrie M. Osborne, Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens
Screenplay By Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens
Based On "The Lord Of The Rings" By J.R.R. Tolkien
Music By Howard Shore
Director Of Photography: Andrew Lesnie
Editor: Jamie Selkirk
Filming Dates:
10/11/1999-12/22/2000
Release Date:
2001-2003 (USA)
Production Companies:
New Line Cinema
Wingnut Films
Tolkien Enterprises
Tolkien Estate
Distributor:
New Line Cinema (2001-2003) (USA) (Theatrical)

watching this just shows why the rings of power did not work out

I love this Video!

Thanks for this video, I really enjoyed it and learnt quite a bit too.

I genuinely think Frodo was miscasted. Elijah Wood did a great job but he was simply too young and comes across as too much of a baby amongst the 4 hobbits.
Frodo was the oldest, wisest and best educated amongst the 4. Essentially the Alpha which really didnt come across in the books.

Absolutely the greatest behind the scenes material you could get. These movies will never be topped. I was like 6 when fellowship was in theaters and its a shame i didnt appreciate them fully when i saw them in theaters as a kid

Casting was so well done, when i reread the books they’re who i picture.

Dude! What a fun video. I had hours of driving to do today (12/24/23) and you kept me company the whole way!! I’ll have to actually watch next time. Only audio today. Gonna watch Hobbit Retrospective next!

My guy, you"re not the only to see the dvd extras, we all know about the broken toe.

Subbed & Liked! Enjoyed the video! Good work & God bless in 2024!

I like your stuff, but I do like Mauler as well so if you don’t like him, then that’s fine. Your Star Wars comments turned off so had to post here