This video was made possible by my undying love for medieval fantasy. If it gets 7,500 likes, I’ll stream myself playing Dark Souls and doing 10 pull-ups every time I die. 15,000 and I’ll do the whole DS trilogy. 25,000 and I’ll throw in Demon Souls and Bloodborne. I’ve already beaten Sekiro and Elden Ring, sorry. Honestly I’m probably gonna do that DS stream eventually anyway. Sounds like a fun way to entertain myself during the harsh Siberian winter.
@ThePseud0Legend
9 ай бұрын
I may be mistaken but I think I heard you near tears in this video, and hearing such brought me to it as well. Thank you MSW for your amazing content and work…. Edit: I made the previous statement before I heard you say you need to pull yourself together, and that told me that you certainly did weep. I did too. ❤️❤️
@DBz213
9 ай бұрын
If you love medieval fantasy, I hope you’ve read The Ballad of the Whitehorse by G. K. Chesterton. If you love Theoden, I’m sure you’d enjoy St. Alfred the Great.
@Plainjane1398
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. We always said that theoden reminded us of our dad. I really would like him to watch this. As not only does my dad look a lot like theode. In the movie. But also deals with despair. And i think this is an excellent example for him.
@master_samwise
9 ай бұрын
@@DBz213 I have not, but I shall put that on my list to read!
@DBz213
9 ай бұрын
@@master_samwise it’s a lengthy poem but a quick read compared to novels, I wouldn’t consider it on the level of LotR, but few works are in my opinion. Chesterton’s account may be considered fictional, but it’s a great work remembering the king who saved Christian England.
@georgethomas4567
9 ай бұрын
Theoden is one of the best characters ever made. And even if it's an unpopular opinion I think the films actually did him better. I loved watching him reach where he's at in the book before the end. Still gives me chills screaming "Death!" As both a war cry and acceptance of his fate.
@master_samwise
9 ай бұрын
I completely understand that opinion. Movie Theoden has a wonderful arc, while book Theoden is just an inherently nobler character. Both are just wonderful, which made this video that much easier to make.
@BioHunter1990
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely. And in both forms; there, is a man that good men could follow. He knows what is right, any mortal fear set aside. The world breaks or endures. There is no other path.
@Luke_wait_for_it_marengo
9 ай бұрын
I completely agree.
@jefffinkbonner9551
9 ай бұрын
And I never saw him as a weak or quibbling leader in the movie. I thought he was quite noble and strong from the minute he was exorcised. He certainly was struggling with despair, but that did more to make the situation seem all the more dire to the viewer than to besmirch his character. If he was just sort of brave in an almost nonchalant manner, it’d be hard to think the war with Isengard was truly that menacing.
@Luke_wait_for_it_marengo
9 ай бұрын
@jefffinkbonner9551 excellent take. :)
@mileau7578
4 ай бұрын
"I don't think anyone spoke Tolkien's words as great as Bernard did." ~Billy Boyd, Pippin December 17, 1944 - May 5, 2024. Rest in peace, Bernard Hill. A phenomenal actor, a monolithic performance. Thank you for all the legendary moments and memories. May you enter those gilded halls with your head held high, and may the memories you gave us inspire us toward the same heights. Hail, Théoden King! Hail the victorious dead!
@cyberdan42
4 ай бұрын
RIP Bernard Hill, you now travel proudly to the Halls of your Forefathers. You need not be ashamed.
@ryanmcwilliams8784
4 ай бұрын
So sad dude
@gohawks3571
4 ай бұрын
👑✊🍻
@jrr2480
4 ай бұрын
Rust well, our beloved king 👑 😭
@TrainingFanatic
3 ай бұрын
The rest of us shall ride onward. ...'ere the sun rises.
@TheBitingBat
9 ай бұрын
I always said the Aragorn was the perfect example of a one true king, the pinnacle of what a good man and ruler should be. But Théodenking showed what a normal man can truly be. He weeps for his son, his despair palpable in the face of such darkness. But he rises up all the same, knowing the weight of the lives at stake and that it is up to him to fight. Not because he can win, but because it is right. "Now I go to the halls of my ancestors, in who's mighty presence I will no longer feel ashamed"
@ntmfalloutproductions4713
4 ай бұрын
"As he died to make man holy, let us die to make man free." Goosebumbs man
@Materialist39
3 ай бұрын
My favorite line from the original rendition of the song, but I can’t help but adore every unique version for the universal righteous justice they stand for: Glory hallelujah (Battle Hymn of the Republic), John Brown’s Body, Solidarity Forever, and Blood Upon the Risers
@ntmfalloutproductions4713
Ай бұрын
@@Materialist39 yeah I know what you mean
@seamuspautz7532
9 ай бұрын
I broke down in tears at least five times during this video. As I’ve gotten older, my favorite character in Lord of the Rings has shifted based on my age and what was happening in my life. This video right here has solidified the fact that now in my mid thirties, Theoden is my current favorite. His overcoming of his own flaws, his depression, and his feelings of inadequacy to become a leader who is both strong AND kind is EXACTLY the type of person I want to be at this point in my life. Thank you for this gift of a video.
@master_samwise
9 ай бұрын
I'm a little younger than you, but I absolutely agree that Théoden's struggles are so much more applicable to my life now than they were before. One of the beautiful things about making these videos is that I discover so much about the character, and often some things about myself, while rewatching and rereading these stories.
@factbeaglesarebest
9 ай бұрын
Exactly! It was such an impactful and relatable (albeit I’m by no means old nor was I when I first read the books) thing to experience via the story. Old, aging (of a warrior/duty obsessed culture much of which was based on Saxons plus cavalry). In the books you find him stuck mentally. Grima has deceived and twisted a web of lies to force Theoden to feel the best thing to do is shut down in his keep. He’s old, lost his son, he is grieving, vulnerable, and yet when his eyes are opened he rises to become that best version of himself.
@EvidensInsania
8 ай бұрын
Exactly the same as me. As a kid the books and movies never made me tear up like they do now and Legolas was my favourite character because he was a badass archer. Now I'm about the same age as you and a fair bit wiser than my younger self, my favourites are Theoden and Samwise.
@jamesmcdonald1108
7 ай бұрын
Kids love legolas, those growing and realizing their imperfections love the brothers of borormir and faramir, and those beyond that look to samwise and theoden in my experience.
@aletheuo475
4 ай бұрын
I've got to say, despite being a young man, Galadriel has always been an inspiration to me. Her hard earned wisdom and sheer force of will, cultivating life and virtue in the face of darkness is beautiful. I also share Tolkien's own delight in creations like Tom Bombadil, Treebeard and Faramir, who just so beautifully embody those simpler, more innocent virtues that the Professor really valued, such as the appreciation of nature and the love of learning. As a young and rather naive fellow, I like to hope that I can hang onto those joys even when life becomes harder.
@mktf5582
9 ай бұрын
Theoden is defo one of the greatest characters,Bernard Hill was phenomenal as him.
@christopherwolford3483
9 ай бұрын
Man, as you were reciting the professor's depiction of the battle of the pelenor fields; I was almost sobbing. The virtue shown in an aged king who almost entirely succumbed to his fear and melancholy reminds me of the hope that we have in Christ in fighting the decay and dark powers of this age. Merry Christmas, and God bless you.
@moistmike4150
8 ай бұрын
Yes! Although Tolkien himself has stated that he eschewed Christian allegory in his fiction writings, the Christian ethos is woven deeply into his characters and storyline. Your analog to Christ's story arc is something that Tolkien repeats many times in his masterwork. God bless you brother!
@chase5298
7 ай бұрын
lmao
@AvshokExplor
4 ай бұрын
Hail the Victorious Dead, rest in peace Bernard Hill, Theoden King
@cyruspowers7355
9 ай бұрын
"In whos mighty company I shall not now be ahamed."
@OutlawedSpank
4 ай бұрын
This video hits different today
@Doomthinkingman
9 ай бұрын
Bro, I'm at work, doing OT and I'm sitting here doing my absolute damnedest to hold back tears! This character's journey felt like it has mirrored my own over the past year. All the lessons he learned are ones I've ever had to and even with all the setbacks, I reminded myself of one thing everyday, you do what needs to be done. That's how men are made but once having mastered that I still had to do more. Becoming a King is protecting your people, it is being prudent, it is being honest with oneself and others but mostly it is being humble and never thinking yourself too big or too good to lend a hand or an ear to help your people and at times ones who are not your people. As Uncle Iroh once said "sometimes the only way to help yourself is to help others". Because the journey to this point in my life is not over and there is much work to be done it can sometimes be easy to think that maybe I'm the only screw up and that I'm all alone in these feelings but your vids remind me that I'm on the right path, the path of great men who've once walked this path too and I thank you so much for them.
@master_samwise
9 ай бұрын
I broke down several times reading Theoden's death scene. The professor had an unbelievable way with words.
@Dnasaur1
9 ай бұрын
Good luck doing Old Trafford!
@Quekksilber
9 ай бұрын
Great men are those who didn't despise walking the small steps, and sometimes even the smallest one. Thank you for sharing your insights, they were inspiring to me to continue the journey.
@conservativelibertarianjou7106
9 ай бұрын
Theoden was always one of my favorite characters. He had his faults but in the end demonstrated that he was a good king who deeply cared for his people. He died a hero and with much honor. I feel like he was an even an inspiration for Aragorn before he officially took the throne of Gondor.
@siriusblackleach3489
9 ай бұрын
I love how Theoden's lesson of choosing to hope when all seems bleak is echoed in the other members of his household. In the movie, Eomer is the static character that has already achieved virtue, continuing to fight even as he is banished for it, and riding with Gandalf to the rescue at helms deep as soon as Theoden chooses to fight. (yes i know it is different in the books, but him returning to Edoras to be imprisoned is largely the same type of choice.) Eowen is on a parallel journey, struggling not only with the fracturing of her family and people, but the pressures and restrictions of her gender. One of her major flaws is a similar sort of pride to Theoden (perhaps inherited/learned from him). She desires glory, and thinks she must fight to get it. Yes she does do great deads in battle later in the story, but her arc ends after her part in the fight is done, when she must face the price of glory and learn how to live after the great deeds are done. Her hope ultimately must not be in the fight itself, but in the reasons to fight. Life and love. (Which incidentally is why her pairing with Faramir is perfect.)
@moistmike4150
8 ай бұрын
Your brief summary of Eowyn's character arc is perfect! I've always been fascinated by her. Had Aragorn not been fated to wed Arwen and refresh the races of Elves and Men, then Shield-maiden Eowyn would have been an ideal bride. Tolkien's weaving of characters and story is truly beyond masterful.
@Ale_ER
4 ай бұрын
Here to pay homage to Bernard Hill. What a great performance he gifted us. Hail Theoden King!
@burkesullivan9086
4 ай бұрын
Raise your glass for the king. 🍷
@TehHuGZ
9 ай бұрын
For me it's the look and silence preceding "And Rohan will answer" that made me realise how good of an actor is Bernard Hill.
@belliott538
9 ай бұрын
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve Read the Books and listened to the Audio Books. And yet there are still passages that make my heart swell and get me misty. Rohan’s onset at Minas Tirith is definitely one. Though I love Jackson’s films, they can’t stack up to the Books.
@master_samwise
9 ай бұрын
Which audio books? I was first introduced to LotR through the ones narrated by Rob Inglis, and own those now and love them to this day.
@saddlerrye6725
9 ай бұрын
I'm currently re-reading LotR, and it just so happened that I've re-watched the film not long ago. And it hit me again how masterfully Peter Jackson took Tolkien's story apart to put the pieces back together, arranged in a different way but still painting mostly the same picture. This video also reminded me of that, and how much the movies managed to include from the books, if not with explicit dialogue then music and visual storytelling.
@Nebula-wu7qr
4 ай бұрын
I come here following the death of Bernard Hill. Rest in Peace Theoden, King of Rohan
@CynthiaWarren
9 ай бұрын
This was a beautiful character study. You do a wonderful job of weaving together Peter Jackson's adaptation with Tolkien's original story, to paint a complete picture of the character arc Theoden goes through. It touched me when I heard you so choked up in reading Theoden's dying words to Merry. Your passion for "Lord of the Rings" really shines through. I think my favorite character is Faramir. His character arc isn't very deep, but his love for his family and his country are so deep, that his willingness to subsume his own glory to the benefit of his people really shines through in everything he does. The tragedy is how much his father, Denethor, sees this and resents the fact that Faramir is free to pursue his love of learning, even around his military training.
@victorrenevaldiviasoto9728
4 ай бұрын
R.I.P. Bernard Hill, he gave such a performance as King Theoden
@hubertcumberdale6404
4 ай бұрын
RIP Bernard Hill. You were and will always be legend.
@RadeFoxxy
9 ай бұрын
Theoden is my favorite character from the movies as well. You emotional readings show the power of his character over the hearts of man.
@joelvaross
9 ай бұрын
I love how you allow your emotions to show, really shows how great these stories and films are if you tear up just talking about them, though I feel the same.
@mq7wn
4 ай бұрын
Theoden, out of all of the characters of the story, impacts me the most. He's so human, so real you could reach out and grasp him.
@jordanbooth4470
9 ай бұрын
As a fellow Theoden lover (my absolute favourite character in a flock of legendary characters) this video is just outstanding. Let this be the hour that we draw our swords together
@cooperchappell8310
9 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for showing that masculinity isn't a bad thing.
@painunending4610
9 ай бұрын
It isn't a thing at all lmao
@master_samwise
9 ай бұрын
@@painunending4610 This is one of the most confusing opinions I see out there. Of course masculinity is a thing. Men exist. Masculinity exists. People have different definitions of it, but to say it "isn't a thing" is just to ignore reality.
@painunending4610
9 ай бұрын
@@master_samwise If every definition of it is different then it has no definition, it does not exist
@moistmike4150
8 ай бұрын
@@painunending4610 Yes - Masculinity and Femininity both exists because our Creator made them to be complimentary. Sum of the parts, being greater than the whole, "if you take my meaning" (as Sam once said).
@painunending4610
8 ай бұрын
@@moistmike4150 you lost me with the 'Creator' bit
@cubemage3336
4 ай бұрын
Watching this after the sad news of Bernard Hill's passing hits very differently
@aidanhendricksen4832
9 ай бұрын
I love the narration of Pelennor Field by Tolkien with the Howard Shore’s music in the background
@Samimama92
8 ай бұрын
I’m so glad I stumbled upon your channel when I did. This past Sunday marked two years since my Dad’s untimely passing. He was the one who introduced me to Middle Earth, one of our many shared passions but probably the one I loved to discuss with him the most. Your videos are a joy to listen to and the insight and analysis is a balm to that part of me that no longer has someone to share such conversations with. Thank you so much.
@brianhodgson9547
9 ай бұрын
Cheers ... in my teens {i'm now 55} - i read Lord of the Rings over and over again - 30+ times - your review of what Tolkien was attempting to do or convey in his writings is exactly why it's deemed as the best set of books in the last Century, probably subconsciously, that's why people enjoy Tolkien. My son - 16 - i will be showing him your video as a guide for life and living
@JansenTT
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for shedding tears with us. We share inspiration, we share what drives us to be better, we learn from great examples, fantasy or not it serves a righteous purpose. Thank you, Master Samwise, for bringing us together, across time, countries and backgrounds with this amazing content.
@jon_3195
6 ай бұрын
Dammit man. Hearing your voice quiver during the charge of the Rohirim made me cry. I always get emotional during that part
@StewartFletcher
8 ай бұрын
Theoden is by far the most underrated character in the films. His death always hits me really powerfully
@WillFredward7167
3 ай бұрын
The example of Theoden and his people contributed to me eventually experiencing post, traumatic growth and conquering nihilistic depression. Specifically, by writing a story from the perspective of the civilians who took up arms at Helms deep at Theoden’s request. Culminating in his words: “Hail the victorious dead.”
@nicholaslake5937
9 ай бұрын
I don't need to pause and watch...seen it so many times I just imagine it and the goosebumps are there. LOTR helped me through a lot of dark days.
@russianhorde
8 ай бұрын
I hesitated several times to click on this video as it was in my suggested videos for a long time. So glad I did. This was phenomenal. Loved hearing the mix of video dialogue and pieces of the text read aloud by you. I teared up more than once, that’s for sure. Thanks so much for putting in the effort to create such a movie. It’s always good to reflect on what is good, noble, and pure. I also loved your summary of Theoden’s triumph: learning to hope. It’s something I need to improve in myself and something we would all benefit from striving for.
@Riste.R
8 ай бұрын
Thank you. It is always great to see people full heartedly enjoy great stories 💖🐎
@ryvyr
5 ай бұрын
Your delivery of spoke essay and Tolkien's prose are so stirring, I cannot in short give adequate thanks for it and the moral message sure to linger and inspire ;w;
@alaia-awakened
9 ай бұрын
As a teenager & huge LotR geek, I hated “the stupid king”. Now as a grown woman, he is my favourite character ever written and an inspiration in dark times.
@gabrielbrennan4149
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I watched on Jan 3, the professors birthday, and during the traditional toast. Truly, hail the victorious dead.
@ThePoiMaster
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Your analysis of Tolkien’s work really incorporates the true meanings of a great man in his writings. It works better than any motivational video you can watch!
@random22026
8 ай бұрын
6:50 Love it! 15:27 Why, Henry--of course 25:14 💥Got it in one! Absolutely not! Extending forgiveness to one who will turn around and continue to do vile acts and despicable crimes--without a shred of remorse (or even self-knowledge that what they do, and have done, is evil)? NO.💥 26:08 Excerpt in point: 'Prove your faith' = prove my faith in you is justified; that my trust in you is not misplaced. Wormtongue shirks this opportunity, because the worm would turn again, if given the opportunity. 34:30 The House of MEDUSELD, indeed. 35:11 Theoden to Eomer: 'Nay, my son, for so I will call you...' 40:40 Tolkien at his most blatant BEST 46:30 to 'dearer than daughter'. Superb analysis, brilliant presentation, and the heartfelt reading of Tolkien's prose brought the tears. Happy 2024. Subscribed. May your viewership run and run into the millions. 🙏🏻
@MrCaptainChief
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. King Theoden is an example to us all.
@Howbee
7 ай бұрын
Wonderfully put together, Master Samwise. I teared up a long with you, thank you for making this for us.
@Sean-ne3gx
6 ай бұрын
This and the Kratos video are great, thank you for what you're doing. I'm working on a research assisted paper on toxic masculinity and the mental health crisis in men and boys and I'm kind of amazed at both how few academic sources are currently available on the topic and how apparently skewed my opinion was when I thought there would be a lot of work being written on healthy or virtuous masculinity. I also want to applaud you for not cutting out your voice breaking or you tearing up at what you were reading, no shame in them.
@michellechouinard4958
8 ай бұрын
Hands down my FAVORITE LOTR character (movie). He has the best lines, and he made me cry twice during the series. Plus, considering what world leaders are like these days, Theoden is the epitome of a leader you wish your country could have. He battles with despair in circumstances when ANYONE would do the same. When he rises above that despair (twice) and decides to ride to his death to improve the chances for his people's and the world's future, it is so very powerful. Plus, he basically raised Eowyn, who is also one of my favorite characters, so there's that. Theoden is the father or husband that any sane girl wishes she had - strong, happy to die for her, a true protector. This is what our society is missing, husbands and fathers who provide an amazing example of what a real man is, for their sons and daughters. Sons, to know what they should strive to be. And daughters, to understand what sort of man they should look for in a husband. For the record, I blame society, not the men, for the lack of these sort of father figures currently.
@goldilocks913
8 ай бұрын
Another excellent video. We aren’t just story telling beings, we ARE the stories that we tell ourselves.
@acidz0037
9 ай бұрын
My favorite Theoden quote,” So much for the house of Eorl. A lesser son of great sires I am, but I do not need to lick your fingers. Turn elsewither, for your voice has lost its charm.” Great humility, wisdom and strength!!
@MadelineMysterious
9 ай бұрын
I'm female and in my 30s and love theoden. especially in the 3rd film. Aspects of his character are relatable, be it my own life experiences or just good acting and writing (and the soundtrack). Well he's a great character!
@muyandos
3 ай бұрын
You're so passionate! I've been watching a lot of your videos these past few days and you truly have a way with words
@jimmythehand1553
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. It's nice to know that others esteem Theoden as much as I do.
@robertakridge9779
9 ай бұрын
Dude you made me cry.
@master_samwise
9 ай бұрын
*Tolkien made you cry. I was just the messenger. But thank you.
@darkwill15
4 ай бұрын
Watching this today, after the actor Bernard Hill died yesterday... He did play the part amazingly.
@RealBenda
9 ай бұрын
The Lord of the Rings taught me to enjoy crying, for it is undeniable that I am witnessing a truly powerful piece of art, of inspiration, of humanity, when my entire body must commend its potency with the shedding of tears. In the near future, I am getting a tattoo of King Théoden on horseback, sword risen, just before he turns forward after rousing his men at the Battle of Pelenor Fields - the final moment before his fate is sealed. Never have I seen a more moving image than that. Thank you for the video, you did an excellent job.
@hardas81
9 ай бұрын
Another beautiful video with another great character! Théoden was always one of my favourites in LotR, and the scenes with him in are the ones that keep me coming back to the movies again and again. Thanks for sharing once again! Since you asked, in no particular order, here are some of my favourites that do touch some of the same qualities as king Théoden: Andy Dufresne from Sawshank Redemption Sean Maguire from the Good Will Hunting Juror 8 (Henry Fonda) from 12 Angry Men Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird But, if you were to make one more of those videos, I'd really love to listen to your take on Edmond Dantes
@master_samwise
9 ай бұрын
Ooh, Edmond Dantes would be an interesting one. And I've actually watched or read all those other stories at one time or another, so yeah, those are definite possibilities. Thank you for sharing those!
@paulwritesfights
9 ай бұрын
it's nice to hear, I'm not the only one whose voice cracks in repeating the words and concepts of powerful things.
@master_samwise
9 ай бұрын
Every time, man. Every time.
@andrewcai5042
4 ай бұрын
Hail the victorious dead! RIP King Théoden.
@GreyhawkTheAngry
4 ай бұрын
HAIL!
@moncey1120
6 ай бұрын
"Of course he can" damn, shivers
@DannyWJaco
10 күн бұрын
Captivating and emotional presentation. Your vulnerability while reading the text added to the sincerity of your message. ❤️
@SFish-wr4kh
9 ай бұрын
This is the first of your videos I've seen, and it's such a wonderfully delivered essay on such an intimate topic. Thank you for your passion.
@heimsein
9 ай бұрын
Wonderful video! The part with Theoden seeing a little glimpse of the night sky will stay with me forever. It reminds me of the blue eye samurai quote of how in total darkness, an ember is all thats needed to guide the way. Fear no darkness.
@khfan4life365
9 ай бұрын
Theoden is one of my favorite characters. He was courageous, wise, strong, and loving. Tolkien made great characters.
@LeWOOLFIE
9 ай бұрын
Literal shivers at that last bit!... Think I need to re-read these books!
@matthewdavenport4030
4 ай бұрын
RIP Bernard Hill
@AwayandAdrift
2 ай бұрын
What I find so poweful in the stories is how itterly hopeless everything is. But we have such amazing characters like Aragorn, Sam, And Theoden who chose not to despair and inspired those around them to rise above themselves. Great men raise other men to greater heights. A man does not serve himself, he serves those beside him.
@amulil
8 ай бұрын
‘For he was a gentle heart and a great king and kept his oaths; and he rose out of the shadows to a last fair morning.'
@TrainingFanatic
3 ай бұрын
Just discovered your channel. Love the defense of healthy masculine ideas through fantasy icons.
@Windtalker667
9 ай бұрын
This video you made, I feel it is very important. So I thank you with all my heart. The strive for a greater good, is a necessary thing for us, in my opinion it’s a struggle that unites us as humans. Thank you for spending your time making this video and bringing positivity into the world.
@veronicadavanzo2064
8 ай бұрын
This analysis is simply inspiring! Thanks for giving Theoden the respect he deserves. ❤
@VespoLiveGaming
9 ай бұрын
Bernard Hill's performance as Theodan outshines the leads. Theodan is just a man bearing the weight of his people, but his return from the brinknof darkness is the lynchpin that saves Gondor in the next book. Bernard Hill's performance captures the despair, the gravitas, and the steel will of an everyman who makes the choice to answer the call of duty, regardless of thr cost.
@attackmanatee02
8 ай бұрын
Not only does the ride of the Rohirrim feel like a redemption for Theoden, but it also feels to me like a symbol of Man's fellowship. A reminder that when all hope is lost, humans can come together, put aside their differences, and make thw world a better place.
@connerlinehan5
8 ай бұрын
This is the best video I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you.
@mickieg1994
3 ай бұрын
Merry and pippin and their influence on the story rarely gets a mention, so it's great to see them get a little credit in this video. Fantastic video, will be subscribing for more
@whittedd
8 ай бұрын
I love how at the Ride of the Rohirrim it says "the blowing of the horns was like a storm upon the plain and a thunder in the mountains" because it seems to me as a call back to Helms Deep where it is said "where now the horse and rider? they have passed like rain on the mountain, like wind in the meadow." It is yet another image of the redemptive arc that we see in Theoden. He went from hopeless to encouraged and stronger than before.
@anygoodimaydopocast
7 ай бұрын
Very nice essay. I grew up reading fantasy and I think that it influenced who I am as a person. These days, some of the themes from these old stories feel all too real. Very nice content.
@joenelson479
9 ай бұрын
I love the God of War music playing in the background of the video 😂 such a great choice 👌🏼
@Glorfindel_117
9 ай бұрын
I just love Theoden so much... Especially the book version. A great man fallen to inaction and weakness, who wisens up and shakes that dust and shame away, and rules his people again with wisdom. But he still shows such simple, common, manliness. He listens to these strange Hobbits. He makes seemingly small promises to listen to them and learn about them and share stories about their two peoples back home. And then before he dies, he expresses grief at his failure to meet even the smallest promise we see him make. And then he ensures the future of his people by stating Eomer to be king, and looking after the needs of his family. And then he dies with pride.
@dovahfett5919
8 ай бұрын
Really got me crying too as you read Theodens dearh
@velho6298
9 ай бұрын
Virtue and honor of the king who we serve
@KoiPondDreams
4 ай бұрын
Rest in peace, Bernard Hill! Forth Eorlingas!
@asperez5576
8 ай бұрын
DEEEAATTHH!!! coldest line in Cinema battle history.
@picivyvortac2641
9 ай бұрын
The older I get, the more I identify emotionally with theoden. He was just a king when I was young. Now I sit up when he's on screen.
@MrRandomcommentguy
8 ай бұрын
Movie Theoden is my favorite character in the movies. Bernard Hill is a great actor.
@bighand1530
4 ай бұрын
Sadly, Bernard Hill passed away today.
@dedf15
9 ай бұрын
I was gonna post on this how your analysis singlehandedly encouraged me to continue on. I don't see beautiful hope the way you describe it in your video here. It would be so easy for me to give up; life has a way of knocking me down every time I think I'm back on an upward path. Still, if I could be the Theoden in my children's lives, I would be happy about that.
@linooliva3965
8 ай бұрын
I head a phrase recently something like if you ever feel like things are hard or you’re low or just in need of some help “remember whose son you are”
@zmija6
5 ай бұрын
When I was a kid I didn't like Theoden. I was finding idols in the younger ones of the fellowship. Couple traumas and struggles later, after I reached what in that time i saw as the bottom of my hopes and ambitions, I find Theoden the character I wish to follow. It blows my mind how Tolkien was able to create such universal characters that can help people decades later, to keep going and fight our small wars
@SpearsUnclaimed
9 ай бұрын
Brother. A true westman. Fantastic video. I have a lot to think about this evening.
@patriciojavierpenasanmarti4844
9 ай бұрын
I love your video, and I really liked that you used the god of War theme song. A very good job man, congratulations 🎉🎉🫡
@sir_potatos
9 ай бұрын
I would say! It's a beautiful good job on this video, so deep and meaningful.
@basmca1
9 ай бұрын
Theoden has become one of my favorite caracters of the movies. His progression is amazing and half of his lines are masterfull. His words feel so true, honest, full of emotion and powerfull. And let's not forget the Charge of the Rohirrm, which in my mind remains the absolute peak of cinema.
@Blue_Grass_Girl
7 ай бұрын
Peter Jackson did Faramir dirty, but he absolutely enhanced Theoden. "Where was Gondor when the Westfold fell?" never fails to give me chills.
@williamvigil2951
6 ай бұрын
Wow. Thank you for unveiling this new layer of his character to me. Truly something to meditate on.
@bewarethegreyghost
7 ай бұрын
I think I can understand that feeling about a housewife’s work being like that of Sisyphus (who was the stone rolling gentleman). But it is surely in reality the most important work in the world. What do ships, railways, miners, cars, government etc exist for except that people may be fed, warmed, and safe in their own homes? As Dr. Johnson said, “To be happy at home is the end of all human endeavour”. (1st to be happy to prepare for being happy in our own real home hereafter: 2nd in the meantime to be happy in our houses.) We wage war in order to have peace, we work in order to have leisure, we produce food in order to eat it. So your job is the one for which all others exist… C.S. Lewis, Letters of C. S. Lewis
@matthewunglesbee4682
6 ай бұрын
wow- what an amazing analysis! great video- subscribed!
@darthcalanil5333
8 ай бұрын
No, I'm not crying! it's you who opened the waterfalls gates 😢
@garywillig5143
9 ай бұрын
Movie Theoden is one of my favorite characters in all of fiction. Seeing his journey from overwhelmed leader stricken with grief and making bad decisions for the right reason - he does not want his people to suffer and die any longer because of him, to the decisive leader who refuses to give in to despair even when he has no reason to believe there is any hope and rallying his entire nation to embrace sacrifice, even the ultimate sacrifice, in the name of all life, was incredible.
@KlaustheViking
9 ай бұрын
Every single time I watch the Riders of Rohan “Ride to Gondor!” I get the most excited feeling and so much chills cause it’s such an immensely triumphant scene.
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