worst qoutes in lotr - Page 3

hectorberlioz · 02-01-2004, 01:36 AM

[EDIT]
seriously though, watch the weathertop scene; after aragorn chases the black riders, it switches to a frodo afterhetakes off the ring, and he looks...strange...and sam is holding his hand.

Bombadillo · 02-01-2004, 02:19 AM

Did anybody else notice the hideous facial expression made by Aragorn when he was pinned against a tree with a thrown shield in FotR? (I forget the exact battle, most likely Amon Hen)
That was the dumbest line ever, even without words.

Mrs Maggot · 02-01-2004, 04:08 AM

As far as I'm concerned most of the worst lines in the movies belong to Legolas. My brother and I crack up every time we hear…

'This forest is old…[meaningful pause]… Very old.' Well, yes Legolas.

and from RotK:

'The horses are restless and the men are quiet!' especially since his tone of voice makes him sound like he thinks it's some great insight!!

cassiopeia · 02-01-2004, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dúnedain
Well considering not everyone who saw the movie read the books, I doubt they'd know who Deagol is...

I'm sorry, I don't understand. The point was that a flashback of Smeagol killing Deagol was shown only minutes after we had seen it at the beginning. There is no need for the audience to know Deagol at all -- only that he found the Ring and Gollum/Smeagol killed him for it.

Lady Ravyn · 02-01-2004, 04:43 PM

i thought that whole scene was retarded; and that fish thing? eew! it was gross, but i felt like offering him a tooth pick or something...

Beor · 02-01-2004, 05:03 PM

I'm actually glad they explained it to the audience (I'm a sucker for history). I have always liked the story of Smeagol and Deagol, and at least Andy Sirkis (Sp?) got to actually get some real film time.

Tuor of Gondolin · 02-01-2004, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by Mrs. Maggot
This forest is old…[meaningful pause]… Very old.' Well, yes Legolas.

and from RotK:

'The horses are restless and the men are quiet!' especially since his tone of voice makes him sound like he thinks it's some great insight!!
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While I see your point, I think that these particular quotes were generally appropriate and from the books. The one about the forest would have been better if the script had stuck more to the book:
"It is old, very old. So old that almost I feel young again, as I have not felt since I journeyed with you children. It is old and full of memory. I could have been happy here, if I had come in days of peace." (reminding the audience of the (not visually apparent) differences of age and how in affects the three kindreds).

The other one about the Rohan horses and riders is, I believe, an insight. Legolas is saying that there may be cause for concern since the men seem anxious and concerned, not psyched up for battle, and the horses are skittish, not how you'd want them before combat.

Just an opinion.

Mrs Maggot · 02-02-2004, 12:19 AM

Yeah I see where you're coming from… it's just the way that he says it that's funny i suppose!

thranduil · 02-02-2004, 12:31 AM

aragorn- the army was bred for a single purpose

theoden looks forward as if to ask "yes aragorn, tell me"

aragorn- to wipe out the world of men

or something like that, its mostly theoden that bugs me. even though its not a quote

**Nurvingiel** · 02-02-2004, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mrs. Maggot
This forest is old…[meaningful pause]… Very old.' Well, yes Legolas.

Quote:

Originally posted by Tuor of Gondolin
While I see your point, I think that these particular quotes were generally appropriate and from the books. The one about the forest would have been better if the script had stuck more to the book:
"It is old, very old. So old that almost I feel young again, as I have not felt since I journeyed with you children. It is old and full of memory. I could have been happy here, if I had come in days of peace." (reminding the audience of the (not visually apparent) differences of age and how in affects the three kindreds).

It sounds good in the books, but skimming that line down really just made it sound like a stupid comment. This is unfortunate because it isn't really, and I don't think the line in the movie conveyed how old Fangorn really was.

Starr Polish · 02-02-2004, 01:21 PM

It would have sounded better if he had said "This forest is old...so old that I feel young again."

Gerbil · 02-02-2004, 07:42 PM

PJ has obviously been taking lessons from this man:

http://www-scf.usc.edu/~jwyner/obvious.jpg

ryttu3k · 02-02-2004, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nurvingiel
Don't worry Orion, that line is from your nightmares. Nightmares about what the "Flight to the Ford" scene was subversively saying.

Noooo... noooo it's not a nightmare, I found the scripts at A Hobbit's Tale yesterday, it actually DOES say, "Give us the halfling, she-elf!"

Noooooooooo!

Aragorn_iz_cool · 02-02-2004, 10:15 PM

"The light of the Evenstar is fading."

"I'm the faster rider" That line has annoyed me for ages.

Yeah, that was a typo.

Gerbil · 02-03-2004, 01:36 AM

Was that a typo? She says:

'I'm the faster rider'

She says other things, but I've just eaten, so won't dwell on them.

Nariel · 02-03-2004, 10:55 PM

Funniest stupid line (it's hilarious but really stupid when you think about it)

Gimli at the battle of Pelennor Fields "That still only counts for one!"

Nope, sorry, Nurv. You're wrong. The funniest Pants game line was:
"This is for Frodo! This is for the Shire! And this is for my own Pants!"

Telcontar · 02-04-2004, 12:28 AM

Out of all the lines in the movies, the only one that made me cringe was when Sam was rescuing Frodo at Cirith Ungol. "This is for Frodo..." blah blah blah. It just did not fit in this type of movie. I did not mind any other quote but this one. I actually enjoyed the other quotes; maybe I'm cheesy then. But this one from Sam just should not have been there. I looked around the theater at that part to see if anybody was rolling their eyes in disgust. I was actually almost ashamed for the movie since I'm such a big fan.

ethuiliel · 02-07-2004, 11:49 PM

Talking about obvious, I can't stand the line in Balin's Tomb when Legolas says "Orcs" when Frodo pulls out Sting and it's blue. Didn't Bilbo already say that it "glows blue when Orcs are close"?

Lalaith_Elf · 02-11-2004, 02:33 PM

Don't know if it's been mentioned, but at Helm's Deep when Theoden says "To the gate. Draw your swords" I mean, DUH!

isn't that what you usually do when your in a battle. It's just common sense. You don't walk to the gate and say something along the lines of "Can you please stop doing that, otherwise my army - who don't seem to be able fight without me directing their every move - will come and kill you, even though you greatly out number us!"

Wow.... that felt good.....

***Rían*** · 02-11-2004, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cirdan
Might as well be, "I shall draw you Saruman, as a child draws a tree with a crayon".

Quote:

by Nurvi
I forgot about that line, probably because I used about 8 litres of Mind Bleach to erase that dreadful scene from my mind.

*to do: buy more Mind Bleach*

LOL!!! *runs to the store for mind bleach*

02-01-2004, 01:36 AM	#41
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02-01-2004, 02:19 AM	#42
Bombadillo "The Bomb" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: all over the place Posts: 1,601	Did anybody else notice the hideous facial expression made by Aragorn when he was pinned against a tree with a thrown shield in FotR? (I forget the exact battle, most likely Amon Hen) That was the dumbest line ever, even without words. __________________ Could it be that one path to enlightenment leads through insanity?

02-01-2004, 04:43 PM	#45
Lady Ravyn Thief Queen of Entmoot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oh, I just wander around, aimlessly... Posts: 1,060	i thought that whole scene was retarded; and that fish thing? eew! it was gross, but i felt like offering him a tooth pick or something... __________________ smooch Proud Member of the Evil Mooters and upstanding citizen of the Planet Bob! And all you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be... My Space! Cynicism is what happens when a person opens their eyes; stops blinking in the sun, and starts wondering "why". Question everything, believe only that which you yourself deem true. Go ahead- Call me cynical.

02-01-2004, 05:03 PM	#46
Beor founder of the color blue Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: E-Space Posts: 1,727	I'm actually glad they explained it to the audience (I'm a sucker for history). I have always liked the story of Smeagol and Deagol, and at least Andy Sirkis (Sp?) got to actually get some real film time. __________________ Well, there it is.

02-01-2004, 05:16 PM	#47
Tuor of Gondolin Elf Lord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 1,215	Originally posted by Mrs. Maggot This forest is old…[meaningful pause]… Very old.' Well, yes Legolas. and from RotK: 'The horses are restless and the men are quiet!' especially since his tone of voice makes him sound like he thinks it's some great insight!! _________________________________ While I see your point, I think that these particular quotes were generally appropriate and from the books. The one about the forest would have been better if the script had stuck more to the book: "It is old, very old. So old that almost I feel young again, as I have not felt since I journeyed with you children. It is old and full of memory. I could have been happy here, if I had come in days of peace." (reminding the audience of the (not visually apparent) differences of age and how in affects the three kindreds). The other one about the Rohan horses and riders is, I believe, an insight. Legolas is saying that there may be cause for concern since the men seem anxious and concerned, not psyched up for battle, and the horses are skittish, not how you'd want them before combat. Just an opinion. __________________ Democrat for Kerry-Edwards! Take Back America Aure entuluva!

02-01-2004, 04:08 AM	#43
Mrs Maggot Enting Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Shire…Ok, western Sydney … & proud of it Posts: 85	As far as I'm concerned most of the worst lines in the movies belong to Legolas. My brother and I crack up every time we hear… 'This forest is old…[meaningful pause]… Very old.' Well, yes Legolas. and from RotK: 'The horses are restless and the men are quiet!' especially since his tone of voice makes him sound like he thinks it's some great insight!!

02-02-2004, 12:19 AM	#48
Mrs Maggot Enting Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Shire…Ok, western Sydney … & proud of it Posts: 85	Yeah I see where you're coming from… it's just the way that he says it that's funny i suppose! Last edited by Mrs Maggot : 02-02-2004 at 12:20 AM.

02-02-2004, 12:31 AM	#49
thranduil Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 345	aragorn- the army was bred for a single purpose theoden looks forward as if to ask "yes aragorn, tell me" aragorn- to wipe out the world of men or something like that, its mostly theoden that bugs me. even though its not a quote __________________ "The first rule about Fight Club, You don't talk about Fight Club."

02-02-2004, 01:21 PM	#51
Starr Polish Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slow down and I sail on the river, slow down and I walk to the hill Posts: 2,389	It would have sounded better if he had said "This forest is old...so old that I feel young again." __________________ “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” –Bertrand Russell

02-02-2004, 07:42 PM	#52
Gerbil Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, UK Posts: 797	PJ has obviously been taking lessons from this man: http://www-scf.usc.edu/~jwyner/obvious.jpg __________________ Gerbil gerbil@theburrow.co.uk

02-02-2004, 10:15 PM	#54
Aragorn_iz_cool Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 119	"The light of the Evenstar is fading." "I'm the faster rider" That line has annoyed me for ages. Yeah, that was a typo. Last edited by Aragorn_iz_cool : 02-03-2004 at 07:22 PM.

02-03-2004, 01:36 AM	#55
Gerbil Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, UK Posts: 797	Was that a typo? She says: 'I'm the faster rider' She says other things, but I've just eaten, so won't dwell on them. __________________ Gerbil gerbil@theburrow.co.uk

02-03-2004, 10:55 PM	#56
Nariel Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the custody of the Knights who say "Ni!" They want a shrubbery. Posts: 365	Funniest stupid line (it's hilarious but really stupid when you think about it) Gimli at the battle of Pelennor Fields "That still only counts for one!" Nope, sorry, Nurv. You're wrong. The funniest Pants game line was: "This is for Frodo! This is for the Shire! And this is for my own Pants!" __________________ I'M NOT A PIRATE! I'M A REDISTRIBUTION ECONOMIST! Marketing Supervisor and Everything Girl for Entmoot's "Lord of the Rings" Avatar Courtesy of "Ye Olde Avatare Shoppe" Sounds like a job for... UBERGEEK!" (special thanks to Finrod Felagund!) I try to make everyone's day a bit more surreal. Funny Error Messages... "Cannot find REALITY.SYS...Universe Halted." "Enter any 11-digit prime number to continue..." "Bad Command or File Name. Good try, though." "WARNING: Keyboard Not Attached. Press F10 to Continue." "I have a spelling checker It came with my PC; It plainly marks four my revue Mistakes I cannot sea. I've run this poem threw it, I'm sure your pleased too no, Its letter perfect in it's weigh, My checker tolled me sew." -Janet Minor "A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history - with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila." "There are two major products that come out of Berkeley: LSD and UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence."

02-04-2004, 12:28 AM	#57
Telcontar Enting Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenix Posts: 53	Out of all the lines in the movies, the only one that made me cringe was when Sam was rescuing Frodo at Cirith Ungol. "This is for Frodo..." blah blah blah. It just did not fit in this type of movie. I did not mind any other quote but this one. I actually enjoyed the other quotes; maybe I'm cheesy then. But this one from Sam just should not have been there. I looked around the theater at that part to see if anybody was rolling their eyes in disgust. I was actually almost ashamed for the movie since I'm such a big fan. __________________ "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - Gandalf the Grey (FOTR) "Revenge is a dish best served cold." - Old Kingdom Proverb Kill Bill Volume 1)

02-07-2004, 11:49 PM	#58
ethuiliel Elf Lord Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: USA until I find a way to get to Middle Earth Posts: 681	Talking about obvious, I can't stand the line in Balin's Tomb when Legolas says "Orcs" when Frodo pulls out Sting and it's blue. Didn't Bilbo already say that it "glows blue when Orcs are close"? __________________ "...but I love not the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend: the city of the Men of Numenor." "'I would,' said Faramir. And he took her in his arms and kissed her under the sunlit sky, and he cared not that they stood high upon the walls in the sight of many. And many indeed saw them and the light that shone about them as they came down from the walls and went hand in hand to the Houses of Healing."

02-11-2004, 02:33 PM	#59
Lalaith_Elf Her Infernal Majesty Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,188	Don't know if it's been mentioned, but at Helm's Deep when Theoden says "To the gate. Draw your swords" I mean, DUH! isn't that what you usually do when your in a battle. It's just common sense. You don't walk to the gate and say something along the lines of "Can you please stop doing that, otherwise my army - who don't seem to be able fight without me directing their every move - will come and kill you, even though you greatly out number us!" Wow.... that felt good..... __________________ "It is a good viewpoint to see the world as a dream. When you have something like a nightmare, you will wake up and tell yourself that it was only a dream. It is said that the world we live in is not a bit different from this." - Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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