February 7Feb 7 CB Team There are so many memorable moments across the trilogy, from battles to quieter character scenes. Which scenes are your favorite?
February 7Feb 7 CB Team In terms of action set pieces, Battle of Helm's Deep probably takes it. That blew my mind seeing it in theaters as a kid. Aragorn's speech at the Black Gate in ROTK is great too.This is the smaller character moment that first comes to mind:"Never thought I'd die fighting side by side with an elf.""What about side by side with a friend?""Aye. I can do that."Makes me tear up every time.
February 9Feb 9 Author CB Team On 2/7/2026 at 1:55 PM, Amanda Kay Oaks said:It's got to be "I am no man" for me. Chills, every time.That's actually the scene I was thinking of when I wrote this! I love it too!
February 9Feb 9 Author CB Team On 2/7/2026 at 11:32 AM, ChrisA90 said:In terms of action set pieces, Battle of Helm's Deep probably takes it. That blew my mind seeing it in theaters as a kid. Aragorn's speech at the Black Gate in ROTK is great too.This is the smaller character moment that first comes to mind:"Never thought I'd die fighting side by side with an elf.""What about side by side with a friend?""Aye. I can do that."Makes me tear up every time.Even though I've seen it a milllion times, that scene still gets me. I think it's time for a rewatch soon!
February 9Feb 9 Author CB Team On 2/7/2026 at 5:49 AM, Tom Bacon said:I'll always love the freeing of Theoden. Stunning moment!I just now rewatched that clip after seeing your answer and it's still just as good as the day it came out! This is one of those movies that never ages!
February 9Feb 9 CB Team All scenes are good scenes, but the “you bow to no one” makes me tear up every time.
February 9Feb 9 CB Team It's hard to choose a single scene, but since no one mentioned it yet, Théoden's speech when Rohan's army reaches Gondor. "Ride for ruin and the world's ending! Death! Death! Death!"Also, when the extended cuts were released, the scene of Faramir losing Osgiliath and retreating to the scene was SO GOOD! It makes Faramir a layered character and helps flesh out his relationship with Boromir.
February 9Feb 9 CB Team To give one from each movie: Boromir's death, literally every single millisecond of Helm's Deep, Sam's "I can carry you." And also the Ride of the Rohirrim. And lighting of the beacons. And the opening Shire scene in Fellowship is just lovely. Oh and everything everyone else has already said and also every other scene in the trilogy tbh (with the exception of Shelob because I'd rather never think about it)
February 9Feb 9 Author CB Team 22 hours ago, kristyne said:All scenes are good scenes, but the “you bow to no one” makes me tear up every time.Yep! That's another great scene that will live forever.
February 9Feb 9 Author CB Team 12 hours ago, James Hunt said:To give one from each movie: Boromir's death, literally every single millisecond of Helm's Deep, Sam's "I can carry you."And also the Ride of the Rohirrim. And lighting of the beacons. And the opening Shire scene in Fellowship is just lovely.Oh and everything everyone else has already said and also every other scene in the trilogy tbh (with the exception of Shelob because I'd rather never think about it)It's such a great series! You could watch it hundreds of times and still find something new. In fact, I think it's time for another rewatch. It's probably been a year or longer since I've watched them.
February 9Feb 9 Author CB Team 17 hours ago, Marco Vito Oddo said:It's hard to choose a single scene, but since no one mentioned it yet, Théoden's speech when Rohan's army reaches Gondor. "Ride for ruin and the world's ending! Death! Death! Death!"Also, when the extended cuts were released, the scene of Faramir losing Osgiliath and retreating to the scene was SO GOOD! It makes Faramir a layered character and helps flesh out his relationship with Boromir.I did one of his speeches for a theatre class years ago. I can't remember which one, but it may have been that one. I'll have to rewatch it.
February 10Feb 10 The chase scene where Arwen saves Frodo from the Nazgul. Edited February 10Feb 10 by MAG
February 10Feb 10 CB Team My favorite bit from Fellowship is probably Frodo saving Sam from drowning at the end and the "I made a promise, Mr. Frodo" exchange.The action and set pieces are legendary in these films, but the character stuff is what really makes them work.
February 11Feb 11 Author CB Team On 2/9/2026 at 7:14 PM, MAG said:The chase scene where Arwen saves Frodo from the Nazgul.Yes! I just watched it again and it gives me chill bumps! I like how close they came to losing right there.
February 11Feb 11 Author CB Team 11 hours ago, Mike C said:Don’t have one but I will go back and watch it and get back to you on itThanksAwesome! Let us know!
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.