LOTR not-30 Day Challenge Post 6

Here we go, my last post for The Lord of the Rings 30 Day Challenge. I enjoyed this so so much and would love to hear from your LOTR nerd-lings out there about your answers!

Off we go!

Day 26: CHARACTER YOU WISH HAD BEEN FEATURED IN THE MOVIES

Tom Bombadil

Haven't actually read the books before, I learned from my older brother the importance of Mr. Bombadil in the Fellowship of the Ring. Apparently he was the only creature in the whole of Middle Earth who couldn't be affected by the power of the ring. He was supposed to have met Frodo and Sam as they journeyed to the Prancing Pony at Bree in the movie. Interesting. I hope Peter Jackson includes this scene (if ever he shot it and he better have) in the ultimate edition of the Lord of the Rings where absolutely every scene, extended and deleted is included.

Day 27: RE-EDIT THE MOVIES: WHAT SCENE WOULD NOT MAKE THE CUT

Absolutely Nothing. To me, every scene in LOTR was exceptional and I just love, love, loved each scene! Even the deleted scenes in the extended edition is a part of my heart. Nothing, absolutely nothing.

Day 28: A SCENE THAT ALWAYS MAKES YOU CRY

Sam carries Frodo

The movie was far too epic for me to shed some tears but there were a lot of scenes that really saddened me.

Fellowship of the Ring:

• Gandalf's falling to shadow
• Boromir's tragic death.

The Two Towers: Hmm, I can't really remember anything that made me that sad. Aragorn's supposed death wasn't really that sad because I knew he'll live.
Edit: I found a sad one! Haldir's death! Ugh, stupid Uruk-Hai! Haldir was the bomb!

Return of the King:

• Faramir's facial expression when his father told him to take back Osgiliath even if it means he'll die.
• When Denethor said that he wished Faramir died and Boromir had lived (so shattering) instead.
• Theoden's death
• Eowyn's supposed death especially when her anguished brother, Eomer cried.
• When Sam said his infamous line to Frodo, "...I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!"

Day 29: WHATEVER TICKLES YOUR FANCY

I very much disliked Denethor so I can't help but scream, "You go G!" Gandalf did me proud... :')

Okay, I'm a sucker for romance stuff and I have to say that this scene was incredibly sweet! Dear old Pete didn't include this in the final cut (yet again!) but did show the coronation of Aragorn where we see the two sweethearts together and I knew that they were together! This scene just proved it after I watched the Return of the King extended edition recently. They didn't give their relationship enough depth as it should have been given and besides, they're so cute together! My favourite male character and my favourite female character. Yay love!

Oh my gosh

Alright, I had my fun, onward then, to the very last question of the challenge.

Day 30: FAVOURITE LINE OR SCENE FROM THE TRILOGY

"I am no man!"

As a girl and proud of it, I absolutely, magnificently adored the fact that my favourite female character in the movie, namely the beautiful Eowyn, destroyed the Witch King with those powerful words. Definitely my favourite line in the trilogy. You go girl!

And that is it fellow LOTR nerd-lings, LOTR fans, non-fans (and you're missing out), anonymous and those who have no idea what these last 7 posts meant, but though I bid thee farewell, there are still more interesting things to come.

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Day 21: BEST DEATH SCENE

Smeagol/Gollum's death

Gollum's death would have to be the best death scene in the entire trilogy. There was just something beautiful watching Gollum, after years of struggle and hardship to finally be re-united with the One Ring, to his death. He was falling and falling and his mind didn't care about anything else but the 'precious' that he held. Absolutely brilliant scene. Gollum's a hero after all.

Day 22: WORST DEATH SCENE

Saruman's Death

Ugh... this wasn't included in the final cut of the film, and for good reason! This scene when Grima stabbed Saruman at the back and he fell, fell, fell to his death in those spike things where he was impaled, made me cringe like the dear hobbits, Merry and Pippin. Disliked this scene, it was rather graphic, especially the sound. 

Day 23: WORST DECISION BY ONE OF THE CHARACTERS

To me, personally, there weren't any, at all, because their decisions led to something good. Pippin sure came very close with his curiosity with the palantir on ROTK but that helped Gandalf see more into Sauron's plans, Frodo banishing Sam was definitely a good decision because if he didn't, then they both would've been killed by Shelob, I'm sure. Nope, no bad decisions here.

Day 24: SADDEST CASUALTY/COLLATERAL DAMAGE

Boromir's Death

This was a really sad part for me. Boromir was such a great character. He sacrificed his life to save Frodo and help out the others and that made me teary (not literally), but it was still very sad. Even though he tried taking the ring from Frodo, he was redeemed by his apology and the fact that he sacrificed his life. At the end of ROTK when Frodo was surrounded by the Fellowship, it just wasn't complete since Boromir wasn't there. >sigh< but it was all for good reason.

Day 25: FAVOURITE OVERALL CHARACTER

Aragorn

Again, I didn't want to choose, but ever since, I've always thought Aragorn was THEE best character in the trilogy. Apart from his ruggedness ;), he was a noble character and he made such an outstanding first impression at the FOTR when he killed the candles using his fingers! Ouch much! He was also just a great character overall, strong, generous, kind, loyal, brave and a great leader.

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 Day 16: THE UGLIEST ORC OR URUK

Gothmog

Epitome of the word 'Ugly'. It was just retardedly ugly! I don't know exactly what happened to his face. Actually I do. Peter Jackson just couldn't help but splatting moulds of clay-ish type things to the pre-made sculpture during his production. Disgusting. 'Nuff said.

Day 17: A SCENE THAT MAKES YOU CRINGE (CHEESINESS)

"Gan-dalf?"

The way Frodo said "Gandalf" in a rather stretched and just plain weird way, was just so cheesy I can't help but cringe everytime I see the Return of the King. asodnisgaposuweh gives me the shivers...

Day 18: BEST FIGHT SEQUENCE

Battle at Pelennor Fields

I loved loved loved the bit when Theoden, with a smile on his face says "Make safe the city!" and then turns around when he hears the stump stump stump and the bellowing of the Oliphant/Mumakils as they approached in line. That was beyond epic! Especially when good ol' Legolas comes into the play and kills one by himself. Eomer killing two was pretty epic too and the darling Eowyn killing one as well was heroic. Brilliant battle!

Day 19: WORSE FIGHT SEQUENCE

This isn't it.

Once again, I must say there was no bad fight sequence in the movie at all! I enjoyed every single one of them. But what I thought wasn't up to my standards was the battle at Osgiliath with Faramir, during the Two Towers. It wasn't really a battle, it was more like 'escaping' so I guess it doesn't count.

Day 20: IF YOU WERE FROM MIDDLE EARTH WHERE WOULD YOU LIVE

The Shire

I wouldn't mind living in the Shire and doing what Mr. Frodo is doing up there. I love a good book and the Shire with all its green hills and pastures and its peace and happiness that surrounds it sounds like a very great place to stay. But I'll be a big traveler and I wouldn't mind living in the greener parts of Gondor. Its provinces would be good. Rivendell's not that bad either but somehow there's just something pulling me away from a place that's way too perfect.

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Day 11: FAVOURITE HORSE

Shadowfax

Shadowfax, first introduced in the Two Towers was definitely my favourite and for a reason that is not of personality but of vanity. Shadowfax was just so pretty! When it was called, it came, galloping in slow-motion, its white mane blowing in the wind. The stallion was an amazing creature to behold and it was Gandalf's dearest friend.

Day 12: FAVOURITE SCENE IN ELVISH

"Nîn o Chithaeglir lasto beth daer; rimmo nín Bruinen dan in Ulaer"

When Arwen was being chased down by the Nazgul, she crosses the river and utters these beautiful Elvish words that called for the river to come crashing down, taking with them those horrific black riders. I kept repeating the words because it was just so amazing the way she spoke it.

Day 13: LEAST FAVOURITE SOUND/SOUND EFFECT

There was this particular goblin/orc thing that made this disgusting animal sound, like those mini dinosaurs from Jurassic Park that comes by the pack and eats you alive (poor little Camilla Belle). The sound just gave me the creeps! More than the shriek of the Nazgul. I'm tossing a dice whether it was a goblin from the mines, an orc at the siege of Osgiliath or an orc-ish goblin at the siege of Gondor.

Day 14: A SCENE THAT ALWAYS MAKES YOU LAUGH

"Shall I describe it to you? Or would you like me to get you a box?"

During the battle at Helm's Deep when Gimli, as short as a dwarf can be, tries to jump to see past the walls and asks Legolas to tell him what's going on, Legolas replied with his witty remark about describing or getting him a box then Gimli makes this laugh that just always cracks me up! Dwarves and elves...always humorous.

Day 15: THE SPIFFIEST DRESSER

Casual-ish wise: Eowyn

Absolutely adored her dresses in the movie! I loved how it perfectly fit her and she carried them so well. She's great because she's not as formal as Arwen (though I adored her dresses too) and she can pull off something simple like that gorgeous white dress she wore when she was in Rohan overlooking Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli's entrance. Simple, yet elegante. Magnifique!

ps. I'm sorry for my absolutely weird little comments after each one. I'm losing my mind and my creativity. I really am at a loss for words.

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 Day 6: FAVOURITE SONG

Pippin's song entitled "All Shall Fade" moved me the first time I saw it in the cinemas. It had a powerful tune that was both eerie yet beautiful. It was filled with emotions of sadness, grief, despair and of a man who longed for the love of his father. Billy (Pippin) sang it so beautifully that that I was not surprised when the crew cried when they first heard it.

Day 7: FILM YOU'VE SEEN THE MOST TIMES

I am very sure that I've seen all three films in par in the number of times and I mean that to be hundreds of times. I'm actually going to be watching the extended of the Fellowship tonight. YAY!

Day 8: BEST USE OF MAGIC OR SUPERNATURAL GIFTS

 YOU SHALL NOT PASS! 'nuff said.

Day 9: FAVOURITE MEMBER OF THE FELLOWSHIP

I absolutely refuse to choose a favourite. Though I know that a lot of the "Favourites" would be answered to be Aragorn, I believe that each member of the fellowship brought something to the movie and the journey. They are all special all, my favourites. 

But then again, I know that I must properly answer this question so I'm going to admit that I do love Pippin A LOT. But >sigh< Aragorn is in par with him as well.

Day 10: FAVOURITE MAN

FARAMIR

Not Aragorn. I really love Faramir, and re-watching the extended edition of The Two Towers and ROTK, I fell in love with his character even more. He was a man of nobility and of courage. Against the wishes of a father who did not show a single love for him, Faramir was such a strong character, wise, kind and generous, sweet to his dearest lady love (though not much seen in the movie) and most of all, he stood up for what he believed is right.

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 Day 1: FAVOURITE HOBBIT

Sam

Samwise Gamgee, more known as Sam to his good mates. Must I explain why? After re-watching the trilogy, especially The Return of the King, I just admired Sam's strength, determination and his unending encouragement to the all-ready-to-give-up Frodo. He also fought a huge spider, namely Ms. Shelob, who I know would've killed me in an instant.

Day 2: FAVOURITE LOCATION

The Shire

Definitely the Shire. It was just so beautiful and too wondrous to behold. Though this picture isn't the accurate potrayal of it when it was first introduced at the Fellowship of the Ring, I still favour the Shire's country look with it's green, luscious hills instead of the too holy and sacred of Rivendell, the stony and hard Minas Tirith or the callous and weed-infested Rohan.

 Day 3: LEAST FAVOURITE LOCATION

The Fellowship inside Moria

Firstly, I apologise for not having an accurate picture of the inside of the mines. I couldn't find one :(
Not that I'm a claustrophobic or anything, because I'm not... or at least I think I'm not... but Moria definitely didn't appeal to me. It was dark, dank, too underground and suffocating and with yucky goblins and dead, skeletal dwarves and goblins alike. Throw in a good ol' Balrog, fell beast, in there and you're not in for a treat.

 Day 4: BEST MEAL

Humour wise, definitely when Eowyn gave Aragorn her 'stew'. It was just so hilarious to see Aragorn's facial expression in his attempt to be a gentleman and not to offend a fair lady. Funniest meal in the trilogy!

 Day 5: FAVOURITE WEAPON

Sting

Bestowed and given to Frodo by Bilbo, "Sting" as it was called, was forged by the Elves and glowed whenever there are orcs around. When I first saw it shining in the Battle of Amon-Hen, I absolutely loved it. When Sam used it to fight Shelob in her lair at Cirith Ungol, it worked wonders.

Not in 30 Days Lord of the Rings Challenge (Movie)

Forgive my words, but I don't care if this means anything to thy reader but I am just completely and utterly bored and obviously in my LOTR mode.

I've tweaked this challenge by doing 5 in a post a time, meaning answering 5 challenges in one post.

Anywho, here's the general questions I'll be answering:

Day 1 Favorite hobbit

Day 2 Favorite location

Day 3 Least favorite location

Day 4 Best meal

Day 5 Favorite weapon

Day 6 Favorite song (soundtrack or performed onscreen)

Day 7 Film you’ve seen the most times

Day 8 Best use of magic or supernatural gifts

Day 9 Favorite member of the fellowship

Day 10 Favorite man

Day 11 Favorite horse

Day 12 Favorite scene in Elvish

Day 13 Least favorite sound/sound-effect

Day 14 A scene that always makes you laugh

Day 15 The spiffiest dresser

Day 16 The ugliest orc or uruk

Day 17 A scene that makes you cringe (disgust, fear, cheesiness, whatever)

Day 18 Best fight sequence

Day 19 Worst fight sequence

Day 20 If you were from Middle Earth, where would you live?

Day 21 Best death scene

Day 22 Worst death scene

Day 23 Worst decision by one of the characters

Day 24 Saddest casualty and/or collateral damage

Day 25 Favorite overall character

Day 26 Character you wish had been featured in the movies

Day 27 Re-edit the movies: what scene would not make the cut?

Day 28 A scene that always makes you cry

Day 29 Whatever tickles your fancy – your chance to add anything this list may have missed

Day 30 Favorite line or scene from the trilogy

Onwards then!