THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING - EXTENDED EDITION Reaction!
Reacting to *The Fellowship of the Ring* Extended Edition Viewing
Discover key directorial choices, expanded lore, and character depth revealed only in the extended cut of The Fellowship of the Ring.
Short Summary
- The extended edition significantly enhances character backstories, especially Boromir's arc and Arwen/Aragorn's relationship.
- Viewers noted the crucial narrative breathing room provided by extended scenes, making complex lore easier to follow for newcomers like Brandon.
- The sequence detailing the Council of Elrond felt much stronger, emphasizing the gravity of the decision to destroy the Ring.
- Panelists celebrated the film's phenomenal CGI and practical set design, noting how well it still holds up today.
This analysis covers the initial watch-through reactions to Peter Jackson's epic opening chapter, focusing on where the extended version adds crucial context. Readers will gain insight into which character moments benefit most from the added runtime and how the initial world-building lands for a first-time viewer.
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Top Comments (10)
25 years later Still looking ahead of its time
I'm sorry, but with Brandon's cosplay, I have to say: If Daenerys and Drogo's son survived...❤😂
Watching the extended versions is an additional 2 hours and without any bathroom breaks or pauses in between scenes, it takes almost half a day to watch all three films. Trust me I know lol
"My Brother, My Captain, My King" Gets me every time
Hi guys! I’m an original crew member from the trilogy (not the Hobbits). I love watching reactions to our work, please enjoy them Brandon! Arohanui from Aotearoa ❤
According to Sean Astin in the Extended DVD commentary, when Bilbo drops the Ring before leaving Hobbiton, the floor was magnetic to prevent the Ring from bouncing. This was done to demonstrate the importance and weight of the Ring
It warms my heart so much to see how much Kristen adores these movies now. Im so happy.
Fellowship has the biggest lore drop of all the extended scenes. It's a really big deal that Galadriel gifted Gimli 3 strands of hair.
I still grin a little when Boromir says, "My father is a noble man." Denethor was played by John Noble.
"Do you know how orcs first came into being? " "Idk I was just born in a sack in the mud recently"
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Top Comments (10)
25 years later Still looking ahead of its time
I'm sorry, but with Brandon's cosplay, I have to say: If Daenerys and Drogo's son survived...❤😂
Watching the extended versions is an additional 2 hours and without any bathroom breaks or pauses in between scenes, it takes almost half a day to watch all three films. Trust me I know lol
"My Brother, My Captain, My King" Gets me every time
Hi guys! I’m an original crew member from the trilogy (not the Hobbits). I love watching reactions to our work, please enjoy them Brandon! Arohanui from Aotearoa ❤
According to Sean Astin in the Extended DVD commentary, when Bilbo drops the Ring before leaving Hobbiton, the floor was magnetic to prevent the Ring from bouncing. This was done to demonstrate the importance and weight of the Ring
It warms my heart so much to see how much Kristen adores these movies now. Im so happy.
Fellowship has the biggest lore drop of all the extended scenes. It's a really big deal that Galadriel gifted Gimli 3 strands of hair.
I still grin a little when Boromir says, "My father is a noble man." Denethor was played by John Noble.
"Do you know how orcs first came into being? " "Idk I was just born in a sack in the mud recently"