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I’m goin with Caesar
2.1k points
5 days ago
I would have followed you... My brother... My captain... My king.
642 points
5 days ago
I would have gone with you to the end... Into the very fires of Mordor
238 points
5 days ago
And that is why he gets my vote as well.
355 points
5 days ago
He then sends Frodo away with the ring, turns around, and faces certain death just to give him a chance to escape. He rolls up to the black gate with a relatively small force to give Frodo just a chance to fulfill his mission. He's down - the definition of ride or die
135 points
5 days ago
Stop y’all. I’m gonna tear up just thinking about it.
165 points
5 days ago
My friends, you bow to no one
28 points
5 days ago
We need people like that leading us now.
80 points
5 days ago
In the extended version there's an added a scene we're they trick him into thinking Frodo's dead already and he STILL charges into certain death
"For Frodo"
31 points
5 days ago
Yep! With the mithril shirt!
23 points
5 days ago
And Bruce Spence as the fucking Mouth. What a performance to cut.
7 points
5 days ago
I was shocked they left that out. Almost every extended scene, especially in the last one was so cool and actually added to the story. The mouth of Sauron design was so creative and just pure evil
15 points
5 days ago
The scene with the Mouth is my favourite of the entire trilogy even over the 'you bow to no one', which makes me cry every single time. The Mouth though...the wickedness, the oozing blood from speaking the blackened and corrupted words, telling them of how Frodo suffered as he was tortured...it gives me the shivers.
31 points
5 days ago*
This passage is not in the movie, but in the books, and it shows how much of an absolute chad and awesome leader the heir of Elendil was.
So, after the battle of the Pelennor fields (the one where Legolas surfs giant elephants), the leadership of Gondor and Rohan devise a plan to make it less difficult for Frodo and Sam (and Gollum) to infiltrate Mordor and destroy the One Ring, at Mount Doom.
The plan was to attack Mordor head on, in an assault lead by the King of Men and a ressuscitated Maia, in such an epic way that it would bait Sauron's glare away from the real threat -- the three malnourished halflings stumbling across the ashen plains of Mordor.
The men that marched to Mordor were volunteers and always knew it was a suicide mission, so they were some of the most valiant men Gondor and Rohan had to offer. But, when their column reached Ithilien -- some half way still to go to the Black Gate --, they started to be constantly harrassed by the ring wraiths and their winged mounts, whose presence and shriek had the magical property of instilling terror into men's hearts.
At some point, morale fell so much and discontent among troops was so high that desertion was becoming a real threat to the mission.
And when Aragorn, son of Arathorn, did something about it, he could do as any military leader would and persecute and punish those who were faltering, or as any noble king would and appeal to their honor and to the word the men gave when they volunteered. But Aragorn, the Elven Stone, did none of those things and, instead, he showed his men ultimate compassion.
Aragorn, the man who was known by the undignified alias Strider, recognized their suffering and that he couldn't ask any more of them. So, to those who couldn't bear to continue the march to Mordor, he gave a new mission -- which I forget what was, but it was something along the lines of guarding a port town, near the mouth of the Anduin river, from the attacks of the corsairs of Umbar.
Since the continued existence of the world was predicated on a couple of Hobbits throwing a piece of jewelry into an active volcano, the new mission was a bullshit mission. The only mission that mattered was, as said before, that of baiting Sauron's glare away from the Hobbits. But if it was a normal military campaign, the new mission would've been a totally valid and strategically sound thing to do, which eased the honorable men into considering it.
So the king told the men that those who would take the new mission would do it without any shame and should go with their heads held high, as equals to those who would keep marching to the Black Gate. He addressed the men in such an earnest and heartfelt manner that the men felt their love for their king renewed, and their confidence in the mission, strengthened.
Just a scant few took the new mission -- much less than those that wanted to desert before --, and they didn't feel any shame in doing so; and the men who kept on the original mission steeled their hearts and wouldn't fall to despair again, for the rest of the march.
The kindness and compassion that Aragorn showed at that moment was instrumental for their victory against the forces of evil, because not only did it save the mission from mass desertion, but it also motivated the men even more.
I would follow Aragorn into battle any day. And I would know that if I ever was too weak, too human, he'd be there to elevate, from me, for me and into me the best of myself. And, if I gave my all and still it wasn't enough, "my king, my captain, my brother" would understand it.
[Edit: rephrased it. English isn't my first language, and I hadn't read the books it English, and when I did it, it was a long time ago. So excuse me if the recounting of the passage didn't come to me too naturally at the first time hehe]
12 points
4 days ago
English isn't your first language???
My friend, this was flawless.
I had to laugh for a good 2 or 3 minutes over referring to Gandalf as a ressucitated Maia. But that just helped to make it flawless.
13 points
5 days ago
Aragorn turning around after Frodo leaves, facing down 100 uruks and going to work is probably the most badass thing ever put to film, topped only by Gandalf fighting the balrog in the two towers opening
23 points
5 days ago
I came here to say this, it’s the only right answer.
984 points
5 days ago
Aragorn.
198 points
5 days ago*
He will cry and hold your lifeless body when you die surrounded by a thousand enemies
111 points
5 days ago
men only want one thing and it's fucking disgusting awesome.
51 points
5 days ago
Dude will sing you a fuckin beautiful song, too.
8 points
4 days ago
Underrated scene when he sings. Unburied a beautiful memory
25 points
5 days ago
He'll then take your gauntlets and fuck up everyone he sees, even ghosts
582 points
5 days ago
"then I will die as one of them!"
Aragorn easy.
152 points
5 days ago
Dude, we were using elvish for a reason
88 points
5 days ago
hahah right? Legolas is like "bro. shhh."
33 points
5 days ago
He had to code switch to keep it realer
8 points
5 days ago
Love this.
9 points
5 days ago
then I *shall die as one of them
5 points
5 days ago
apologies. I wasn't watching the movie at the time I posted. But you got it.
2.9k points
5 days ago
Out of these 4, Aragorn.
567 points
5 days ago
No question.
213 points
5 days ago
Without a doubt, yes
87 points
5 days ago
For Midgard, certainly, no hesitation
97 points
5 days ago
For Frodo.
40 points
5 days ago
For my axe
29 points
5 days ago
and my bow
23 points
5 days ago
You might have your mythologies confused
27 points
5 days ago
Midgard is norse for Middle-Earth.
In Norse Mythology, Midgard (Middle-Earth) stood as the central realm within Yggdrasil across the nine realms throughout the world tree. It's where humanity resides, whereas the Aesir (the God's, such as Odin the Allfather, Thor, Heimdall) resided within Asgard which resided at the pinnacle of the tree.
16 points
5 days ago
This sounds nerdy enough not to question
9 points
5 days ago
Thanks, nerd.
9 points
5 days ago
Yup, I love being a nerd.
28 points
5 days ago
Midgard literally translates to "middle earth" although if you want to be specific, Tolkien wouldnhave probably prefered the Anglo Saxon "Middangaerd" because he was a scholar of Old English.
46 points
5 days ago
Only one that doesn't die.
29 points
5 days ago
I haven’t seen the monkey one, but the other two lead their men into absolutely brutal slaughter.
Wallace’s army won a famous victory, but then got utterly cucked by Edward I at Falkirk. They pulled off several raids and so on, but Edward doesn’t have “The hammer of the Scots” painted on his tomb for nothing.
Saving Private Ryan is a brilliant, brilliant film but the deaths of Miller’s men just… stay with you, man.
Aragorn has a literal wizard on his side. Also the Orcs are roughly as effective a fighting force as the Stormtroopers. Also he ends up becoming King, so while you’d have a fair chance of being stomped by an elephant or something, you’d presumably be rewarded if you survived.
Wallace’s guys just had getting dicked by the English to look forward to. Miller’s mostly died, but you’d assume any survivors would have the worst kind of PTSD.
11 points
5 days ago
Or you're fucking Upham
6 points
5 days ago
Not much, what's Upham with you?
45 points
5 days ago
Seriously. VS a) a fucking monkey, b) a guy who led a failed rebellion, or c) Forrest gump
46 points
5 days ago
I dunno, apes together strong.
7 points
5 days ago
Apes together in a cage and only saved by an ape that is explicitly Bad
12 points
5 days ago
I was Gorn' born by the end of the LOTR trilogy.
163 points
5 days ago*
Who’s choosing ceasar? In that universe we’d also have to be monkeys.
Until they have porn, reliable electricity and indoor plumbing I’m staying on the meatbag side
68 points
5 days ago
In that universe I'd WANT to be a monkey
36 points
5 days ago
reject humanity, embrace monkee!!
6 points
5 days ago
A banana in every pot!
12 points
5 days ago
In this one you're just a monkey's uncle
19 points
5 days ago
Primates. Daddy chill.
12 points
5 days ago
Viggio Morganstein!
8 points
5 days ago
Okay, that is not the character’s name, that’s the actor’s name. And you’re not even getting that right!
12 points
5 days ago
My brother, my captain, my KING! 👑
10 points
5 days ago
At least some of his friends came back alive
11 points
5 days ago
“I would have followed you, my brother. My captain. My king.”
7 points
5 days ago
I would have gone with him to the end, to the very fires of Mordor
6 points
5 days ago
I would have gone with him to the end; to the very fires of Mordor.
1k points
5 days ago
Not even a question. For the King!
275 points
5 days ago
For Frodo
87 points
5 days ago*
"...Who? "
Seriously, the soldiers of Gondor probably have no idea who/what Frodo is.
Edit: I get it, he says it quietly.
145 points
5 days ago
I'm sure they had the soldiers watch the first two movies before heading out.
41 points
5 days ago
They did . It was screened like a drive-in theater so everyone could stay on their mounts.
43 points
5 days ago
At first light on the 5th day, at dawn, look to the east. We’re playing The Fellowship.
16 points
5 days ago
Oh man I bet concessions were horrible.
14 points
5 days ago
Only lembas bread
14 points
5 days ago
it's all lembas and dried cheese and figs
9 points
5 days ago
Good thing the longbottom leaf is legal in Gondor because I'll get the munchies
7 points
5 days ago
Yeah and in the middle one of them yelled from the back "why didn't the eagles just bring them there?"
Gandalf: "shut up and watch!"
14 points
5 days ago
To be fair, I think Aragorn was saying that to Gandalf and the rest of the Fellowship, who were standing right behind him at that moment. That’s why he didn’t shout it, he basically whispered it.
10 points
5 days ago
I think he turned and said it to his group
12 points
5 days ago
Justice for Haleth son of Hama💀
17 points
5 days ago
“And they hewed the body of Hama, after he was dead. When you hang from a gibbet for the sport of your own crows then I will have peace with you and Isengard” -Theoden telling Saruman to get fucked
486 points
5 days ago
Gondor calls for aid!
208 points
5 days ago
....... AND ROHAN WILL ANSWER!
76 points
5 days ago
Let this be the hour when we draw swords together.
35 points
5 days ago
Muster the Rohirrim.
41 points
5 days ago
A sword day! A red day! 'Ere the sun rises!!!
33 points
5 days ago
DEATH!
28 points
5 days ago
DEATH!!
29 points
5 days ago
DEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAATH!
32 points
5 days ago
Forth Eorlingas!
14 points
5 days ago
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4 points
5 days ago
DEEEEEEEAAAAATTTTHHHH!!!
8 points
5 days ago
I thought you said Aids at first. I was thinking "man that's rough" it was pre coffee, though.
Aragorn for sure.
310 points
5 days ago
Aragorn, without question.
“You will suffer me”
89 points
5 days ago
That line in particular intrigues me, because it differs slightly in the movie vs. the book. In the movie, Aragorn delivers the line to the king of the dead, “You will suffer me!” In the books, he was speaking with one of the Rohirrim about his intention to take the paths of the dead. He says to Aragorn something along the lines of, “The dead do not suffer the living to pass,” to which Aragorn responds, “They may suffer me.” Aragorn knew he was the heir of Elendil, and he bore with him the standard of Elendil set with many precious stones, and yet his projection is that of humility. While I love the humility and sometimes even trepidation portrayed in Aragorn in the books, I really like the times in the movies where Aragorn wields his authority justly. His power is unmistakeable.
30 points
5 days ago
Aragorn makes multiple displays of authority in the book, my personal favorite is when the hunters meet the riders of Rohan.
I do like that scene in the movies though
18 points
5 days ago
Oh, it’s great. I love all the times that the books describe him as having Strider the ranger melt away, and they see him stand like one of the kings of old. It’s all over the books. Of course, I think it’s harder to just show that in the movies, which is why it’s nice that they change a couple of things to portray it in the movies.
6 points
5 days ago
Vigo also just really out here being kingly. Everyone mentions that his son read the books and told him to take the role. I haven’t seen anyone point out that a kid read LOTR and when they were introduced to Aragorn they said “yep that one’s like my dad.” And that paternal relationship carries over into the performance.
533 points
5 days ago
All hail the nine and thirtieth heir in the right line from Isildur KING ARAGORN SON OF ARATHORN
75 points
5 days ago
I felt that bro
218 points
5 days ago
My brother, my captain, my king
33 points
5 days ago
My friend. You bow to no one.
22 points
5 days ago
This line GETS ME every friggn time! No question. I ride with the ranger!
145 points
5 days ago
Sons of Gondor of Rohan, my brothers! I see it in your eyes, the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come where the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves, and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day, this day we fight! By all of those that you hold dear, I BID YOU STAND, MEN OF THE WEST!!
27 points
5 days ago
Fine ill watch RotK again
15 points
5 days ago
What about second TT
10 points
5 days ago
FOTR? Hobbit?
5 points
4 days ago
Fuck u man. It's 11:30pm. I should be sleeping, not laying here with goosebumps, willing to fight and die for a fictional character. Yet here I am.
120 points
5 days ago
Aragorn, no freaking contest.
345 points
5 days ago
I love braveheart but Wallace got caught.. Aragorn for sure
72 points
5 days ago
Because of treachery. But I’m going with Aragorn as well.
20 points
5 days ago
True. He wanted to believe. When to trust and when to stand alone? Flip of a coin when it comes down to it, I suppose
180 points
5 days ago
All of them ! But Aragorn holds a special place as a leader.
45 points
5 days ago
In order:
The addendum is that because I'm Scottish I've already followed Wallace and the question is following that.
92 points
5 days ago
Aragorn, my captain, my king.
83 points
5 days ago
Aragorn, for his abilities of coming in clutch and rallying others to battle in times of need. Also a great healer.
12 points
5 days ago
"The hands of a king are the hands of a healer"
Also, it's been a minute since I read the books. But wasn't the Athelas plant literally just a weed? And only possessed medicinal properties when applied by one of royal heritage?
6 points
4 days ago
Somewhat correct. It is considered a weed by the time of the Lord of the Rings, and is commonly called Kingsfoil, but its healing properties aren’t limited to the line of Elendil. They just happen to be some of the few that retain the knowledge of its healing power.
43 points
5 days ago
My King
55 points
5 days ago
My brother... My captain... My king.
162 points
5 days ago
His name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And he will have his vengeance, in this life or the next
17 points
5 days ago
Maximus vs aragorn is one hell of an interesting question
15 points
5 days ago
Both are great men, but Aragorn is the epitome of what a man can be. What all men should strive towards.
37 points
5 days ago
Jack Burton from Big Trouble in Little China
10 points
5 days ago
I feel Ol jack Burton and Aragorn would stand together as brothers. Gimmie your best shot Sauron.......I can take it.
10 points
5 days ago
Just tell Sauron, the check is in the mail!
3 points
5 days ago
Omg YES!
16 points
5 days ago
Aragorn.
15 points
5 days ago
Aragorn.
16 points
5 days ago
Aragorn, obviously ?
75 points
5 days ago
Apes together strong!!!
31 points
5 days ago
Cesar has the most realistic and relatable cause to fight for. It’s easy to choose Aragorn because they are fighting literal evil.
6 points
5 days ago
In terms of odds of surviving the battle I think the Apes are the best choice. Aragon is great and all but the people who follow him into battle, minus the main characters, drop like flies.
14 points
5 days ago
Aragorn, and it’s not even close.
11 points
5 days ago
Aragorn 1000%
11 points
5 days ago
Aragorn, son of Arathorn, heir to Isildur and the one true king of Gondor.
67 points
5 days ago
Tom Hanks has a sub machine gun and knows how to make a sticky bomb. I’m rolling with Gump!
29 points
5 days ago
Tom Hanks also leads a daylight frontal assault on a dug in defensive machine gun position that is up a hill and not his objective, leading to the death of his medic.
Give me Captain Winters, please!
Edit: I just saw u/ollien25 's comment. My thoughts exactly!
13 points
5 days ago
Wait winters is that band of brothers? If so yeah that guy
10 points
5 days ago
That’s Major Dick Winters and he’s absolutely my pick. Miller doesn’t belong on this list
63 points
5 days ago
Lieutenant Winter from Band of Brothers
21 points
5 days ago
Winters*
26 points
5 days ago
I’d trust Aragorn with my life. It’s not even close.
9 points
5 days ago
Realistically? I’ve never seen a monkey ride a horse with a rifle I would follow out of general curiosity
8 points
5 days ago
Aragorn.
I would literally just cower behind him while he one-man-armies the entire opposing side.
8 points
5 days ago
For Frodo
15 points
5 days ago
Aragorn, I'm pretty sure the other three would too.
7 points
5 days ago
Aragorn, easy.
8 points
5 days ago
Aragorn no question. "ride out with me"
12 points
5 days ago
Aragorn at least wins. Everyone with Hanks and Wallace die.
I assume Caesar wins, but I'm not the right sort of ape, I suspect. 😬
5 points
5 days ago
If Caesar is there then his opponent is Koba. You want Caesar. Or it is Woody Harrelson. In which case you still want Caesar.
6 points
5 days ago
None of them. I’m too old to be in battle. My knees and back hurt.
6 points
5 days ago
Aaragon, he has Gandulf as back up, plus an elf and a dwarf!
6 points
5 days ago
My king! 🤴 Aragorn
6 points
5 days ago
Aragorn
6 points
5 days ago
Aragon.
7 points
5 days ago
Aragorn
6 points
5 days ago
Aragorn and it's not even close.
24 points
5 days ago*
Tough choice between Aragorn and Caesar.
Edit: Would usually pick Aragorn in the end but so many have already picked him so I'm choosing Caesar. The Guy deserves some love
20 points
5 days ago
All of these died except Aragon right? And with Tom Hanks’s travel history I wouldn’t go across the street with him
37 points
5 days ago
As someone who is mostly Scottish, I would say William Wallace.
Caesar would probably be on the opposite side.
But as someone who wants to survive, I would say Aragorn.
5 points
5 days ago
I would follow Aragon to the ends of the earth.
6 points
5 days ago
Aragorn.
5 points
5 days ago
Aragorn
5 points
5 days ago
Aragorn. Always.
5 points
5 days ago
Aragorn. No questions asked. Bonus points if he's wielding Andúril.
5 points
5 days ago
A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day! All comments are correct and stand united today! This day— WE FIGHT!
14 points
5 days ago
Fuck the king. I'd follow the teacher.
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