'The Lord of the Rings' film franchise, based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, are among the most successful in film history. All total, 'The Fellowship of the Ring,' 'The Two Towers' and 'The Return of the King' took eight years to complete, with an estimated cost of $285 million. The films definitely made that money back, particularly 2003's 'Return of the King,' which grossed a whopping $1.1 billion worldwide. That's billion. With a "b." 'The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring' establishes the story of Frodo and company, offering numerous movie quotes, including these. Enjoy!
Frodo: "I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened." Gandalf: "So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you."
This is a bittersweet scene, where Frodo remembers Gandalf's parting words. It marks the end of 'Fellowship of the Ring.'
Frodo: "Wait... there are markings. It's some form of Elvish, I can't read it." Gandalf: "There are few who can. The language is the that of Mordor, which I will not utter here." Frodo: "Mordor?" Gandalf: "In the common tongue it reads 'One Ring to Rule Them All. One Ring to Find Them. One Ring to Bring Them All and In The Darkness Bind Them.'"
'One Ring to Rule Them All' is an iconic statement that is later uttered in the film by Galadriel, who explains to Frodo that it is his destiny to destiny to bear and ultimately destroy the Ring.
Witch-King: "Give up the Halfling, She-Elf!" Arwen: [draws her sword] "If you want him, come and claim him!"
This pivotal scene introduced movie viewers to the Half-elf Arwen. She bravely takes on the evil Witch-King and eventually gets Frodo to safety in Rivendell, where he is healed by her father, Elrond.
Gandalf: "You cannot pass! I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the Flame of Anor. The dark fire will not avail you, Flame of Udun! Go back to the shadow. You shall not pass!"
While escaping the Mines of Moria, the Fellowship is confronted by
Saruman: "We must join with Him, Gandalf. We must join with Sauron. It would be wise, my friend." Gandalf: "Tell me, "friend", when did Saruman the Wise abandon reason for madness?"
With this one statement, Gandalf clearly establishes which side he is on, and why. This exchange immediately precedes the the epic fight between Saruman and Gandalf. Gandalf loses, and winds up imprisoned.
Boromir: "One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its black gates are guarded by more than just orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume. Not with ten thousand men could you do this. It is folly."
The Fellowship's plan involves traveling (on foot) to Morder, the home of the Dark Lord Sauron and the location of the volcano known as Mount Doom ("Orodruin" in Sindarin). Boromir takes issue with this plan, arguing that any attempt to penetrate the gates of Mordor without an army is suicidal.
Gandalf: "Always remember, Frodo, the Ring is trying to get back to its master. It wants to be found."
With this statement, Gandalf the Grey explains that the Ring has a strange and disconcerting effect on those around it - including its wearer - causing them to make bad decisions. The Ring is certainly clever, but fortunately not clever enough.
Gandalf: "For sixty years, the Ring lay quiet in Bilbo's keeping, prolonging his life, delaying old age. But no longer, Frodo. Evil is stirring in Mordor. The Ring has awoken. It's heard its Master's call." Frodo: "But he was destroyed. Sauron was destroyed." Gandalf: "No, Frodo. The spirit of Sauron endured. His life force is bound to the Ring and the Ring survived. Sauron has returned. His Orcs have multiplied. His fortress of Barad-Dur is rebuilt in the land of Mordor. Sauron needs only this Ring to cover all the lands with a second darkness. He is seeking it, seeking it, all his thought is bent on it. The Ring yearns to go home, to return to the hand of its Master. They are one, the Ring and the Dark Lord. Frodo, he must never find it."
Gandalf is warning Frodo that Sauron's spirit lives on, bound to the Ring. If he and the Ring are ever reunited, things are gonna get seriously funky in Middle Earth. Time to destroy that thing before Sauron has a chance to find it. Can't be that difficult, now can it?
Saruman: "The hour is later than you think. Sauron's forces are already moving. The Nine have left Minas Morgul." Gandalf: "The Nine?" Saruman: "They crossed the River Isen on Midsummer's Eve, disguised as riders in black." Gandalf: "They've reached the Shire?" Saruman: "They will find the Ring, and kill the one who carries it."
During this confrontation with Saruman, Gandalf realizes just how much danger young Frodo is really in - and he immediately springs into action.
Frodo: "Wait... there are markings. It's some form of Elvish, I can't read it."BUY @ amazon
Boromir: "It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing... such a little thing."BUY @ amazon
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