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Shards of Narsil · 07-07-2008, 03:11 PM

Yes, it is difficult to pick since there are so many scenes that evoke so many different reactions. I try an think back to the first time that I saw each movie in the theatre, and I remember one instance where they showed the first scene of the Rivendell valley and I burst out "that's exactly how I imagined it in the books", so that is one of my favorite scenes for scenery (funny!).

The charge of the Rohirrim is definitely pretty good.

I also enjoyed the lighting of the beacons.

One scene that I don't think was previously mentioned was the attack of the Ents. I found it quite moving as Treebeard laments the fact that this would be the last battle of the Ents as they march to their doom.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-08-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Shards of Narsil

One scene that I don't think was previously mentioned was the attack of the Ents. I found it quite moving as Treebeard laments the fact that this would be the last battle of the Ents as they march to their doom.

I can't read that part of TTT without hearing Treebeard talking and the music in the backround for that scene...

Lothriel · 07-10-2008, 04:10 AM

I must admit that one of the scenes that stuck most in my mind was from TTT, when Gandalf and the Balrog are fighting and they both plummet into a huge cavern full of stalagmites (sp?) and the camera pulls back so that all you can see is the spiralling ball of smoke and flame of the Balrog, with the gleaming silver of Gandalf attatched, and their falling like a blazing star down into the deeps, illuminating the cavern as they fall and their reflection glimmering on the water below.

It's just such a wonderfully realised scene with some utterly fantastic CG effects.

Same can be said when Gandalf appears over the ridge near Helms Deep as the light of morning appears behind him. And then they all ride down into the black mass of Sarumans army and the dawn blazes behind them and Gandalf on Shadowfax dives into the sea of the enemy like a white spear.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 07-15-2008, 12:27 AM

I'm slightly surprised no-one has yet mentioned my favourite scene. That would be the Hobbits escaping the Black Riders in the Shire. When they escape and reach the barge, and look back at the Rider who was chasing them. Scariest moment, I reckon. At this stage it's not about some evil guy looking to do battle and conquer the world; it's simply mysterious terror.

ninja91 · 07-15-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

I'm slightly surprised no-one has yet mentioned my favourite scene. That would be the Hobbits escaping the Black Riders in the Shire. When they escape and reach the barge, and look back at the Rider who was chasing them. Scariest moment, I reckon. At this stage it's not about some evil guy looking to do battle and conquer the world; it's simply mysterious terror.

I agree. I think that this scene really helped scare the viewers, and in a good way. It helped the Ring-wraiths seem so much more real and deadly, and when they reach the barge and look back I'm always just glad that the hobbits are safe... for a short while

An intense scene, one that helps bring what the hobbits were feeling then to the viewers, and does a good job of it.

Babidi Buu · 08-16-2008, 09:42 PM

there are many scenes i like in the Movies, Favorites are..

1: The dragon Firework!
2: When the ents attack Isengard, like treebeard said: A wizard should know better!
3: When the uruks blow up the wall of helms deep. Theoden spoke to soon "Is this all you can conjure Sauruman?"
4: Gothmog sidesteps that big rock.
5: Witch-kings makes his sword all fiery.

Overall, It's kinda hard to choose. Probably when Gothmog side-steps.

Diane C · 09-25-2008, 12:44 AM

As this will be my first post on this wonderful site my favourites would probably be seen as being a bit boring to some of the old pros on here, but here goes anyway.

The Mines Of Moria. Gandalf has just finished talking to Frodo about Gollum, pity and the fate of the Ring. Gandalf then leads the Party into the magnificent realm of the Dwarrowdelf, coupled with that really quite stirring & powerful score by Shore sent shivers down my spine.

I also loved the scene at the Council of Elrond in FOTR, where Legolas makes it known the true lineage of "Strider" as the "Heir of Gondor" and how Frodo is taken totally by surprised that this ranger of the North is the King of Condor in waiting!

Boromir, and his defence of Merry & Pippin at Amon Hen, and his death scene with Aragorn and the seminal "my brother, my captain my king!"

The lighting of the Beacons, of course.

The arrival of Gandalf "from the East on the 5th day at sunrise" at Helm's Deep and the subsequent charge down the hill of the Rohirrim

Gollum arguing with Smeagal

and after being crowned King of Condor Aragorn saying to the Hobbits, "you bow to no one!" (Slushy I know but perfect for me)

07-07-2008, 03:11 PM	#1
Shards of Narsil Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 33	There are so many good scenes, which to choose... Yes, it is difficult to pick since there are so many scenes that evoke so many different reactions. I try an think back to the first time that I saw each movie in the theatre, and I remember one instance where they showed the first scene of the Rivendell valley and I burst out "that's exactly how I imagined it in the books", so that is one of my favorite scenes for scenery (funny!). The charge of the Rohirrim is definitely pretty good. I also enjoyed the lighting of the beacons. One scene that I don't think was previously mentioned was the attack of the Ents. I found it quite moving as Treebeard laments the fact that this would be the last battle of the Ents as they march to their doom.

07-15-2008, 12:27 AM	#4
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I'm slightly surprised no-one has yet mentioned my favourite scene. That would be the Hobbits escaping the Black Riders in the Shire. When they escape and reach the barge, and look back at the Rider who was chasing them. Scariest moment, I reckon. At this stage it's not about some evil guy looking to do battle and conquer the world; it's simply mysterious terror. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

09-25-2008, 12:44 AM	#7
Diane C Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The other side of the rainbow! Posts: 22	As this will be my first post on this wonderful site my favourites would probably be seen as being a bit boring to some of the old pros on here, but here goes anyway. The Mines Of Moria. Gandalf has just finished talking to Frodo about Gollum, pity and the fate of the Ring. Gandalf then leads the Party into the magnificent realm of the Dwarrowdelf, coupled with that really quite stirring & powerful score by Shore sent shivers down my spine. I also loved the scene at the Council of Elrond in FOTR, where Legolas makes it known the true lineage of "Strider" as the "Heir of Gondor" and how Frodo is taken totally by surprised that this ranger of the North is the King of Condor in waiting! Boromir, and his defence of Merry & Pippin at Amon Hen, and his death scene with Aragorn and the seminal "my brother, my captain my king!" The lighting of the Beacons, of course. The arrival of Gandalf "from the East on the 5th day at sunrise" at Helm's Deep and the subsequent charge down the hill of the Rohirrim Gollum arguing with Smeagal and after being crowned King of Condor Aragorn saying to the Hobbits, "you bow to no one!" (Slushy I know but perfect for me) __________________ *My Friends - You Bow To No One!"*

07-10-2008, 04:10 AM	#3
Lothriel Newly Deceased Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5	I must admit that one of the scenes that stuck most in my mind was from TTT, when Gandalf and the Balrog are fighting and they both plummet into a huge cavern full of stalagmites (sp?) and the camera pulls back so that all you can see is the spiralling ball of smoke and flame of the Balrog, with the gleaming silver of Gandalf attatched, and their falling like a blazing star down into the deeps, illuminating the cavern as they fall and their reflection glimmering on the water below. It's just such a wonderfully realised scene with some utterly fantastic CG effects. Same can be said when Gandalf appears over the ridge near Helms Deep as the light of morning appears behind him. And then they all ride down into the black mass of Sarumans army and the dawn blazes behind them and Gandalf on Shadowfax dives into the sea of the enemy like a white spear.

08-16-2008, 09:42 PM	#6
Babidi Buu Wight Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Middle-Earth, near Minas Morgul. Posts: 128	there are many scenes i like in the Movies, Favorites are.. 1: The dragon Firework! 2: When the ents attack Isengard, like treebeard said: A wizard should know better! 3: When the uruks blow up the wall of helms deep. Theoden spoke to soon "Is this all you can conjure Sauruman?" 4: Gothmog sidesteps that big rock. 5: Witch-kings makes his sword all fiery. Overall, It's kinda hard to choose. Probably when Gothmog side-steps.