Questions tagged [the-fellowship-of-the-ring]
The first installment in the Peter Jackson "Lord of the Rings" film franchise.
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What initially awakened the Balrog?
I suppose Gandalf was so worried even before entering the Mines in The Lord of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Ring because he was alerted to the Balrog's awakening, but how was he so sure? In the ...
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Why didn't Gimli know the password to enter Moria?
Since Gimli was very proud of the dwarves hospitality, how come he didn't know the password to enter the mines?
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How does Gollum enter the mines of Moria
I was re-watching the fellowship recently and had this question. When the fellowship enters the mines of moria, the entrance is destroyed behind them, and Gandalf decides the only way forward is to ...
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How could Isildur cut Sauron's finger?
In Fellowship of the Ring it is shown that Isildur cut the finger which holds the One Ring from Sauron's hand. But at that time, Sauron was very powerful because of his wearing the Ring. So how could ...
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Why did Elrond let Isildur take the One Ring?
In The Lord of the Rings movie in the first part of the movie Fellowship of the Ring we see Isildur cutting Sauron"s fingers and taking the One Ring for himself. They were fighting at the edge of ...
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Why didn't the Lord of the Rings Trilogy just release the Extended Versions in the theater?
Some things would have made a lot more sense (i.e. Boromir's concern for the hobbits, Elven Cloak giving, Speech at Osgiliath, The Death of Saruman, The Witch King breaking Gandalf's staff, The Mouth ...
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Why does Gimli ask for Galadriel's hair?
While leaving Lothlórien in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, everyone was given some gift by Galadriel, like Sam got elvish rope. Everyone has taken something which is useful for ...
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Who are the statues at the Gates of Argonath?
In Lord Of the Rings, when paddling down the river Anduin the fellowship pass by two statues, one on each side of the river, both holding their left hand forward. One is in armour and is bearded and ...
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Why did Galadriel say "I will diminish"?
In the Fellowship of the Ring, after Galadriel is tempted by the ring, she says, "I passed the test. I will diminish...and go into the West...and remain Galadriel."
What does she mean by saying that ...
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Was the Council of Elrond aware that destroying the ring would vanquish Sauron?
In Fellowship of the Ring, were those at the Council of Elrond aware that destroying the One Ring would defeat Sauron? I'm guessing that they must have known this because nobody seemed surprised that ...
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When does Gandalf realise that Bilbo's ring is the One Ring?
I don't have access to the books right now, but I believe in the books Gandalf didn't know in the beginning that Bilbo's ring was the one ring, so he did not immediately ask him to destroy it.
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Why does Gandalf start speaking in Black Tongue at the Council of Elrond?
Not much more description to give; I never understood that part. His justification is "that may not be the last time this voice is heard here" or something like that.
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Who is speaking when Gandalf uses the Black Speech?
When Gandalf says the Black Speech from the ring during the secret meeting in Rivendell, someone else is also speaking. Who is that? Is it the ring, or Gandalf? There is distinctly another, deeper, ...
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Why did Gandalf only use his magic powers against the Balrog? Why not before?
Why did Gandalf only use his magic powers against the Balrog in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring? Why not before? Could he have used that kind of firepower earlier to the Fellowship's ...
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Why did Frodo need to go it alone, leaving Aragorn and Legolas behind?
Why does Frodo have to fly solo without the others at the end of The Fellowship of the Ring? Especially Aragorn and Legolas both seem like incredible assassins/bodyguards and basically immune to the ...
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Who is the Lady of the Wood, and what's her relationship to the rest of the elves?
In The Fellowship of the Ring the group meets the Lady of the Woods during their trip. But who is she and what's her relationship with the rest of the elves. For example Legolas didn't look like he ...
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Alternate "Fellowship of the Ring" Opening
I went to see "Fellowship of the Ring" within its first week of showing at a cinema.
I remember it having a scene at the beginning that has Frodo being asked to tell the story of how he lost his ...
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Language of the Moria password in The Fellowship of the Ring
At the gates of Moria there is a riddle on the door. "Speak Friend and Enter".
Frodo then asks Gandalf "What is the elven word for 'Friend'?" who replies and the door opens.
Given Moria is a ...
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Fellowship of the Ring continuity error?
I've watched The Fellowship of the Ring several times and am convinced that this is a continuity error but have never seen it documented. Can someone clarify whether this is an error or my eyes ...
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