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GlorfindelsGirl
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I have to agree with several people: the part that keeps getting me every time I see the movie is when Sam talks about Rosie. There is just something in Sean Astin's eyes - something about the way he says it - that makes me break down.
Also I have to add one that no one else has mentioned: Aragorn telling the Hobbits, "My friends, you bow to no one." Again, just something about his performance there.
And of course, Sam's quintessential line (which is still unbelievably poignant, even after reading the books at least once a year for 13 years), "Well, I'm back."
Pippin's song sent chills up my spine, but no tears to my eyes. ^_^
On a lighter note...what about unusual moments in the movie that made you laugh? For example, when Elrond pulled Anduril from underneath his cloak with such a wonderful flourish, I completely lost it. Mostly because I could just picture him standing outside the tent going, "Now...what is the most dramatic way to give my foster-son this sword? Should I do it like this? Or like this? AHA! I have it! I shall do it....like THIS!!"
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catmorgan
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I know Im going to complain, so im sorry in advance!
im so upset i dont know what pippin sang, as it was in an incomprehensible language, and i read the books for than five years ago (i had a crappy memory anyway). if anyone could paraphrase it or give a quote i would worship the ground she walked on.
anway, onto when i cried or laughed. I couldnt cry at the lines they said, bc as i said above, my german is pretty bad, and while i could follow the movie just fine, individual convos were evil. i cried mostly at shared looks or battle scenes (the entire pellinor fields battle i was staring at the screen in horror) or any time the good guys' hopes were dashed (every five minutes).
and then i'd smile every time reinforcements came, or an extra burst of strength showed itself, or someone shared a piece of wisdom. i laughed any time gimli opened his mouth (when did he switch pip for the role of clown?), or um...yea, i didnt laugh much. i did have a few evil cackles when i realized the enemy (muhahaha!) was gonna get what was coming to them (karma rules!). i grinned when i saw eowyn kick butt or sam scare the ickle orcs. i loved this movie. the ending left a lot to be desired (how many of us are counting the days until ee?), but i suppose the length of the movie and lack of time to edit could cut that off. i cant wait to see it again (maybe ill understand all of it better!).
cat
PS: anyone else fall in love with the hearty hobbits after their true natures were allowed to shine? i was saddened that no one could see what made up their characters until a war was unleashed on them. how sad--innocence lost... 
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BittenBuggy
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I was too busy crying myself to pay very much attention to the words, but what I remember is him talking about how everything comes to an end. The last words he says are "All shall fade" And that, coupled with Faramir riding to a battle he knew he couldn't win (and would most likely die) all for the love of his father, did me in.
Sorry  Can't help much more than that
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Elvenesse
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| Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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It's not one of the poems I know off the top of my head, but I think the song went:
Home is behind, the world ahead
And there are many paths to tread.
Through shadow, to the edge of night
Until the stars are all alight.
Mist and shadow, cloud and shade
All shall fade... all shall fade...
(Although I think the last two lines were changed from:
Mist and twilight, cloud and shade
Away shall fade... away shall fade...)
But changing Bilbo's walking song into a lament was hauntingly beautiful.
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ElvenRanger13
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I think thats it! Thats sounds pretty close! 
I love that song, I think he did a wonderful job!
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bruisepristine
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* When Frodo and Sam insinuate (and state) that there will be no return journey.
* When Frodo tells Sam off and makes him cry.
* When Denethor was basically being a shitwad - he wasn't like that in the book!
* When Pippin sings to Denethor (how could that not make you cry?)
* When Frodo leaves on the ship to Valinor (and smiles at the end!)
* When Sam and Frodo are sitting on the rock in Mordor and Sam talks about Rosie
* At the end of the film when Sam is with Rosie and the kids.
* Knowing that the trilogy is OVER. |
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LuthienTinuviel
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I'm a very very stone-like person. I'm quick to laugh...but it is rare for me to cry; even at funerals.
Anyways, no, the movie did not make me cry...but it made me feel very sad indeed...very sad...
- No more LOTR to look foward to... (wait, The Hobbit is rumoured to be made, right??!!!)
- The whole bloody biblical plot finally coming to an end.
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Saelind
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I saw ROTK for the 4th time 2 days ago. The scenes that tear me up are:
1. The beacons being lit. Though this scene has a lot of personal signifigance.
2. Faramir and Denethor's conversation. That part was true to the book.
3. the parade of Faramir and the others out of the city. No words just this beautiful haunting music. the flowers being thrown.
4. Pippin's song.
5. the charge of the Rohirrim though these are tears of pride.
6. Sam carrying Frodo.
7. The grey Havens
Saelind
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