Fellowship of the ring4/13/2023 ![]() He hands over the Ring to him before departing for one final adventure. Bilbo considers Gandalf a dear friend and trusts him with his life. Celebrations are in place for Bilbo’s long-awaited birthday and Gandalf seeks to make it a carnival.Īmidst the festivities and joyous mood, the Wizard discovers the shocking truth about the Ring in Bilbo’s possession. Frodo jumps in Gandalf’s wagon and expresses his fondness for the Wizard. It has an ineffable quality one that is so picturesque and pristine, that you’d rather see it every time than read about it. Gandalf arrives at The Shire, a peaceful and quite majestic place where the Hobbits of middle-earth live. ![]() The Shire, The Ring, and an Unexpected, Cursed Burden Although it did not have too much of a devastating effect on him, Bilbo sure was burdened by its presence and never aged a day, as Gandalf the Grey, a noble Wizard, remarked when he saw him for his 111th birthday. The unsuspecting fisherman was instantly charmed over by the Ring which he held on as his dear precious for many decades.Īn adventurous Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, finally took it off him and kept the Ring for himself. It hadn’t been found for so many years before it struck its next victim – Smeagol. For centuries, it lingered in the depths of a river, waiting to be found. He was killed by Orcs and the Ring was lost forever. ![]() He was taken by its beauty and limitless power which ended up destroying him. But as fate would have it, Isildur gave in to the charms of the Ring. Isildur of Gondor was the one who cut the Ring off of Sauron’s finger, thereby defeating the evil and winning the war. It was only when they came together as allies that they were able to defeat them. All of them, looking after their own interests and enamoured with the power of the rings, were no match for Sauron’s humungous armies and might alone. When Middle-Earth becomes a battleground, Sauron’s forces prove to be too heavy for the scattered factions. It coincided with the nineteen Rings that were forged among Men, Elves, and Dwarves. Galadriel (Cate Blanchett) explains how the One Ring to rule them all was forged in the darkness of Mordor. *cue Howard Shore’s spine-chilling theme as the opening credits roll and the movie’s title is plastered on the black screen One Ring to Rule them All This is the story recap for Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, part 1 of the trilogy. Through this series of recaps, we want to take you back to the magical experience of watching and re-watching the greatest trilogy ever made (sorry Nolan fans!) the most epic cinematic experience that no filmgoer can ever forget. Aficionados of the original trilogy have lambasted the Prime production, calling it “unoriginal and a mockery of sorts”. The response, however, has been one of disappointment. Although there is familiarity in some faces and the central idea of Tolkien’s story, it is set in the Second Age whereas the trilogy is set in the Third. Even the Hobbit series, released as a prequel to the franchise, made with far advanced technology and a bigger budget, can’t compare to the mythical charm of the original that at once puts you in a trance.Īmazon has recently commissioned a multi-billion dollar franchise based on Tolkien’s work set in the same universe. But none have come even close to dismantling the LOTR trilogy from the top of the throne. Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Game of Thrones are some exemplary works that have a unique place in pop culture that no one can take away. Sure, there have been numerous other quality franchises that have become largely popular. There should be no doubt in one’s mind that the LOTR trilogy set an unprecedented standard in the fantasy genre that is yet to be matched.
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