Should I bring a hankerchief? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Taure Leafsilver · 12-18-2002, 07:23 AM

by the sounds of it I should bring a hankercheif to the movies in case I start sobing! At which parts did you start crying?

***Sharkû*** · 12-18-2002, 08:11 AM

The part I was closest to was Faramir. See it and you'll know. More like gritted teeth, though.

Birdland · 12-18-2002, 09:37 AM

You got it, Sharku, the only crying you'll do is over the fact that Frodo and Faramir are both "missing in Action".

TolkienGurl · 12-18-2002, 11:45 AM

I felt an overwhelming sense of... pride. When Gandalf returns, Theoden is restored, Helm's Deep, the last march of the Ents, etc. Mostly throughout all the parts that did not contain Frodo or Faramir.Oh, I just remembered! When Treebeard is lamenting the trees cut down by those filthy Orcs and he gets all angry and does his "summoning" call. That was awesome![ December 18, 2002: Message edited by: TolkienGurl ]

Nerdanel · 12-18-2002, 12:42 PM

You'll cry when you realize that the nobility of Faramir and Theoden is stripped.

-Imrahil- · 12-18-2002, 10:37 PM

Only too true.What were your feelings about the ending?

Child of the 7th Age · 12-19-2002, 12:19 AM

Leave the hankerchief at home. Use it when you watch the extended DVD of Fellowship!sharon

Morquesse · 12-19-2002, 12:23 AM

I almost cried when all able men at Helms Deep were called to arms, and boys, practically boys, were in line to be armed and fight. Nasty.

Lush · 12-19-2002, 12:34 AM

I felt tears coming on at the flash-forward scene with Arwen grieving over Aragorn. I also suppose I will need a hankie when the realization that I am not likey to ever have David Wenham to myself will sink in; it is sad that the greatest redeeming feature of Faramir's portrayal are those lips and eyes.

Diamond18 · 12-19-2002, 12:42 AM

Forget the handkerchief. I recommend taking along "The Two Towers" book and the FotR Extended DVD, and whenever you get the urge to cry about the bad parts of the movie, you can hug these two items and feel better.And then whisper breathily to yourself, "There is still RotK".

ElanorGamgee · 12-19-2002, 06:43 AM

Actually, I did find a tear rolling down my cheek after Theoden talks about how no father should have to bury a son. I came close after seeing those Rohan boys being suited up to be slaughtered in a seemingly hopeless battle.

Child of the 7th Age · 12-19-2002, 06:55 AM

Elanor,Yes, you're right. I had forgotten. It came and went very quickly, but it was touching.sharon

Nianna Telmnar · 12-19-2002, 02:10 PM

i agree that the most upsetting thing is the travesty that has been done to farimir and to a lesser extent frodo. but there were a couple of other scenes that made my chest feel tight. 1. when arwen finally realizes she can't stay with aragorn. (and elrond finally has a moment of real emotion showing) 2. like many of you: when they show the boys who were practally children being armed to fight to the death 3. when haldir dies

12-18-2002, 07:23 AM	#1
Taure Leafsilver Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Shire,Alabama Posts: 131	Should I bring a hankerchief? by the sounds of it I should bring a hankercheif to the movies in case I start sobing! At which parts did you start crying? __________________ Pippin Lives!

12-18-2002, 11:45 AM	#4
TolkienGurl Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 637	I felt an overwhelming sense of... pride. When Gandalf returns, Theoden is restored, Helm's Deep, the last march of the Ents, etc. Mostly throughout all the parts that did not contain Frodo or Faramir.<P>Oh, I just remembered! When Treebeard is lamenting the trees cut down by those filthy Orcs and he gets all angry and does his "summoning" call. That was awesome!<p>[ December 18, 2002: Message edited by: TolkienGurl ] __________________ Hopes fail. An end comes. We have only a little time to wait now. We are lost in ruin and downfall and there is no escape. -Frodo My Livejournal

12-18-2002, 10:37 PM	#6
-Imrahil- Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dol Amroth, upon the Bay of Belfalas Posts: 259	Only too true.<P>What were your feelings about the ending? __________________ My body is broken. I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed. I felled the black serpent. A grim morn, and a glad day, and a golden sunset!

12-19-2002, 12:19 AM	#7
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,135	Leave the hankerchief at home. Use it when you watch the extended DVD of Fellowship!<P>sharon __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

12-19-2002, 12:23 AM	#8
Morquesse Wight Join Date: May 2002 Location: Past the fields we know.... Posts: 202	I almost cried when all able men at Helms Deep were called to arms, and boys, practically boys, were in line to be armed and fight. Nasty. __________________ I'm not ashamed to let you know I want this light in me to show. I'm not ashamed to speak the name of Jesus Christ.~Newsboys

12-18-2002, 08:11 AM	#2
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,721	The part I was closest to was Faramir. See it and you'll know. More like gritted teeth, though.

12-18-2002, 09:37 AM	#3
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,757	You got it, Sharku, the only crying you'll do is over the fact that Frodo and Faramir are both "missing in Action".

12-18-2002, 12:42 PM	#5
Nerdanel Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 11	You'll cry when you realize that the nobility of Faramir and Theoden is stripped.

12-19-2002, 12:34 AM	#9
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,803	I felt tears coming on at the flash-forward scene with Arwen grieving over Aragorn. I also suppose I will need a hankie when the realization that I am not likey to ever have David Wenham to myself will sink in; it is sad that the greatest redeeming feature of Faramir's portrayal are those lips and eyes. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

12-19-2002, 12:42 AM	#10
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,561	Forget the handkerchief. I recommend taking along "The Two Towers" book and the FotR Extended DVD, and whenever you get the urge to cry about the bad parts of the movie, you can hug these two items and feel better.<P>And then whisper breathily to yourself, "There is still RotK". __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

12-19-2002, 06:43 AM	#11
ElanorGamgee Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 314	Actually, I did find a tear rolling down my cheek after Theoden talks about how no father should have to bury a son. I came close after seeing those Rohan boys being suited up to be slaughtered in a seemingly hopeless battle. __________________ Soli Deo Gloria

12-19-2002, 06:55 AM	#12
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,135	Elanor,<P>Yes, you're right. I had forgotten. It came and went very quickly, but it was touching.<P>sharon __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

12-19-2002, 02:10 PM	#13
Nianna Telmnar Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: somewhere between here and there Posts: 68	i agree that the most upsetting thing is the travesty that has been done to farimir and to a lesser extent frodo. but there were a couple of other scenes that made my chest feel tight.<BR>1. when arwen finally realizes she can't stay with aragorn. (and elrond finally has a moment of real emotion showing)<BR>2. like many of you: when they show the boys who were practally children being armed to fight to the death<BR>3. when haldir dies __________________ "Don't Panic."

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