The Genius of Galadriel

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  • čas přidán 11. 10. 2022
  • Galadriel is the most perfect character in the history of film and television. Here's how Amazon's The Rings of Power forged the one genius to rule them all.
    #ringsofpower #lordoftherings #galadriel #review #breakdown #videoessay
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  • @notbloodylikely4817
    @notbloodylikely4817 Před rokem +3500

    Has anyone considered that Sauron became Sauron out of sheer frustration from living with Galadriel for a few months? Thanks Galadriel.

    • @Ackalan
      @Ackalan Před rokem +426

      I whole heartedly believe Sauron was on his way to Valinor to turn himself in, then he was afflicted by Galadriel and just dragged along until he figured he'd save the elves and maybe she'd let him go, so he did and she tried to kill him, and the at that point he realized that if he went back, she'd follow and everyone in Valinor would have to suffer her for eternity and so he made the ultimate sacrifice and decided to become the Dark Lord to make her stay in exile. Sauron, the true hero of Middle Earth.

    • @halciber
      @halciber Před rokem +34

      Excellent point. 😂

    • @fernandorolandelli4800
      @fernandorolandelli4800 Před rokem +120

      A narrator that manages to turn Sauron himself the only likeable character of the whole show must have misunderstood something

    • @jacobrogers2906
      @jacobrogers2906 Před rokem +37

      Rofl, was thinking the exact the same thing watching this. Since Halbrand's actions, or plan(???) doesn't make ANY sense throughout the season this is the explanation I prefer.

    • @justinwillingale2086
      @justinwillingale2086 Před rokem +2

      @@Ackalan you mean valinor true hero of valinor

  • @Bradley_UA
    @Bradley_UA Před rokem +1567

    "realising they are not only stuck in the ocean, but now stuck in the ocean with galadriel, they scream for help" holy hell

  • @stupidmilkshake4887
    @stupidmilkshake4887 Před rokem +1114

    Whenever Arondir shot at the white orcs with his bow and said “this is payback for the transatlantic slave trade” it literally sent shivers down my spine. What a moment

    • @cally77777
      @cally77777 Před rokem

      Really, this racist drivel gets over 200 thumbs up? What a world!

    • @etiennedevignolles7538
      @etiennedevignolles7538 Před rokem

      How did Arondir sort out the blacks in Africa who were capturing and selling the African slaves?

    • @user-ji3zl4vd9b
      @user-ji3zl4vd9b Před rokem +25

      😂😂 and I am not even white just sane enough to get the humor

    • @OneofInfinity.
      @OneofInfinity. Před rokem

      Brr, they almost trip over to make the world less tolerant, polarizing and spreading racism, the nwo is tru to their natsi ideology.

    • @mrkiky
      @mrkiky Před rokem +12

      The whole theater gave a standing ovation

  • @ahmadbakri9868
    @ahmadbakri9868 Před rokem +197

    That moment when Galadriel said "Where was Tolkien when we wrote the script?" was really inspiring.

  • @user-ck3si7xh7z
    @user-ck3si7xh7z Před rokem +1717

    "There is no patriarchy in middle earth, only a galadriachy" that line had me rolling 😂😂😂

  • @xPUNISHER84x
    @xPUNISHER84x Před rokem +648

    Galadriel on her never ending quest to speak to the Manager.

  • @rampage2587
    @rampage2587 Před rokem +382

    You forgot to mention when Halbrand was saving her from the water, he dived down and was pulling an unconscious Galadriel to the surface but the the writers were like no this will lower her girl power levels so she miraculously wakes up from almost drowning, gets on the boat first somehow then helps him up to keep her superiority.

    • @chazzitz-wh4ly
      @chazzitz-wh4ly Před rokem +29

      Continuity? What’s that?

    • @ArmyWolves
      @ArmyWolves Před rokem +4

      😂😂😂😂🎶

    • @ShareAMeal77
      @ShareAMeal77 Před 5 měsíci +7

      There's so many TV shows and movies nowadays that have the same holes in them like when the characters have world breaking abilities for no reason, or they don't have an ability again that they had once that saved the day but came about unexplained, characters forgetting that they said something in an earlier episode that contradicts what they say later. Or how unnatural characters act, getting hysterical over nothing, preaching political lies, or being completely backwards etc.

    • @rampage2587
      @rampage2587 Před 5 měsíci

      @@ShareAMeal77 i hear you. It got sloppy at the end but for most of its run Game of Thrones was top notch at keeping track of their details and staying consistent. Details matter. It can separate the gems from the garbage

    • @5pandas512
      @5pandas512 Před 5 měsíci

      you described a typical scene in Sthephen Segal mivie

  • @Realhardrockgrunge
    @Realhardrockgrunge Před rokem +667

    The part where galadriel painted her face half white/half blue and screamed "they may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!" to inspire her troops gave me chills

    • @TheChzoronzon
      @TheChzoronzon Před rokem +20

      and when she moonshines the orcs? stunning!

    • @sebastianpolo6271
      @sebastianpolo6271 Před rokem +8

      She throwed the ring of power 3 times into the depths of Mordors lava . Until she decided to give it to a lonely hobbit and his cousin . Best girl

    • @larshassing3938
      @larshassing3938 Před rokem +12

      And then in the end when Galadrial says to the troops "You have bleed with meeee, now pull out your tampons and bleeeed with meeeee.. again".. Teared me up like the weak white male I am.

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin Před 11 měsíci +2

      You mean when she painted her face half African half Asian.

    • @tubenachos
      @tubenachos Před 2 měsíci

      😂😂🤣

  • @calcifer7776
    @calcifer7776 Před rokem +2305

    can we just appreciate how he condensed 7 episodes - or roughly 6 hours of screen time - in just 15 minutes without losing meaningful details of the plot?

    • @hellogoodbye4061
      @hellogoodbye4061 Před rokem +54

      damn, this comment made me lol, and I mean actually laugh out loud.

    • @kantstenchonthemel5641
      @kantstenchonthemel5641 Před rokem +45

      I haven't seen more than 10 minutes of the RoP but I 've watched all the "Woke Critic's" videos... That's entertainment!

    • @sagaswp
      @sagaswp Před rokem +69

      Except for the Harfoots, but you said 'meaningful' details of the plot, so I guess you're still technically correct.

    • @rafangirl1
      @rafangirl1 Před rokem +20

      Meaningful details? I hope you're being ironic.

    • @Yarblocosifilitico
      @Yarblocosifilitico Před rokem +1

      in this case, there's no merit to that x)

  • @GVS86
    @GVS86 Před rokem +350

    That scene where Galadriel took over the Brotherhood of Steel and then threatened to fire all the devs at Bethesda so they would change the name to the Sisterhood of Steel was so gratifying. You go girl.

    • @EsteemedReptile
      @EsteemedReptile Před rokem +28

      When Galadrial plays Bethesda games, they don't even crash.

    • @jeko72
      @jeko72 Před rokem +8

      It said that during operation anchorage Galadriel talked General Jingwei into killing himself, winning the war

    • @Hal34329
      @Hal34329 Před rokem +4

      That time when Galadriel herself won both NCR and the Legion in the Hoover Dam... Literally chills

    • @joshpowers3315
      @joshpowers3315 Před 6 měsíci

      Trash

  • @theminecraftdays9508
    @theminecraftdays9508 Před rokem +114

    Has anyone realized that maybe when Gil-Galad announces their days of peace have begun, its not because sauron is gone but because galadriel is sailing to valinor and going away.

    • @chazzitz-wh4ly
      @chazzitz-wh4ly Před rokem +10

      I like how immediately after she jumps off the ship, the ship straight up just vanishes from the point she jumped off to resurfacing. No trace whatsoever. Just gone. Couldn’t have been more than a handful of seconds.

    • @wrmusic8736
      @wrmusic8736 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@chazzitz-wh4ly when Galadriel jumps into the water - massive tsunami blows everything away from where she touches its surface.

    • @towelgirl21
      @towelgirl21 Před 8 měsíci

      yfw the king tries to get rid of you because he's convinced you're actually making the world worse

    • @finwefingolfin7113
      @finwefingolfin7113 Před 5 měsíci

      never mind the fact that Galadriel has been permanently banned from Valinor due to the kin-slaying perpetrated by her brothers and the Noldor in general

  • @totozhu4543
    @totozhu4543 Před rokem +624

    By this time, she's supposed to be several thousand years old, married and a queen with a child. A person full of majesty and power, a powerful sorceress who's both wise and kind. She's not some bratty ass mary sue who's cocky as hell, makes terrible decisions every three seconds, and flails a sword around like a headless fucking chicken. Like goddamn, they actually nerfed the hell out of her while simultaneously destroying her entire character.

    • @AdamNisenziSpisak
      @AdamNisenziSpisak Před rokem

      Its a double uno reverse tactic, they made it so it reflects how a strong and indepented woman is in this century and reflects our world, because they wanted to show strong female woke character, but in reality are just trying to hide the true power galadriel actualy has in the REAL original story where she is far stronger, wiser and better in every way than any female from our world could ever be. They are playing the woke people so bad its hilarious when you realise the game.

    • @alistairjames490
      @alistairjames490 Před rokem +92

      Absolute character assassination. They made her so unlikable and annoying. Imagine this is what they think a strong woman is smh

    • @kjgoebel7098
      @kjgoebel7098 Před rokem +89

      Testify it. Tolkien even said she was the closest thing there is to a main hero of the whole story, from the first age to the end of the third age. And not only does she prevail where almost everyone else falls, she does it by manifesting profoundly feminine traits, not by leading men into battle.

    • @Hokies4evr
      @Hokies4evr Před rokem +48

      @@BryceByerley The Age of the Unlikeable Mary Sue has begun…

    • @TucoBenedicto
      @TucoBenedicto Před rokem +22

      @@kjgoebel7098 she’s implied in the Silmarillion to also be an extremely skillful fighter ( like pretty much any elf sire of her bloodline and her age). She’s just not a bratty disrespectful know-it-all with temperament issues like the show depicts her.

  • @justachannel8600
    @justachannel8600 Před rokem +504

    When Galadriel said: I am not stuck on this boat with you, you are stuck on this boat with me I felt hope for the first time in years again. This is truly a movie.

    • @deceiver444
      @deceiver444 Před rokem +17

      A movie ever made for sure.

    • @ythandlename
      @ythandlename Před rokem +20

      When she abandons her miraculous rescuers to being eaten alive by miraculous sharks and then miraculously saved (twice) by a stranded white man on a miraculous boat made me realize that she was a miraculous white woman.

    • @JK-Visions
      @JK-Visions Před rokem

      And trully the best way to thow away your money:p

    • @stellviahohenheim
      @stellviahohenheim Před 11 měsíci

      This is for Lenin you fool!

    • @fromthecheapseats7126
      @fromthecheapseats7126 Před 22 dny

      That is how I would feel if I were on a boat with ROP Galadriel.

  • @fumomofumosarum5893
    @fumomofumosarum5893 Před rokem +307

    That scene where Galadriel took a dwarfish axe, tore down the locked room door and shouted with a manic grin " Heeere's Galadriel~! " gave me goosebumps.

    • @sjonnieplayfull5859
      @sjonnieplayfull5859 Před rokem +7

      This one sounds pretty legit

    • @yig_501
      @yig_501 Před 6 měsíci +2

      😂

    • @hellomate639
      @hellomate639 Před 4 měsíci +1

      My favorite part is when she said "Its Galadrielin' time" and proceeded to Galadriel all over everyone.

  • @g.s.mancilla241
    @g.s.mancilla241 Před rokem +29

    This satire commentary only gets an A. The A+ is only reserved for Galadriel.

  • @culturesend1704
    @culturesend1704 Před rokem +2063

    The worst part to me is that not only have they destroyed her character by making her things she isn't, but they've also stripped her of one of her greatest abilities. The ability to see through deceptions and illusions. Galadriel was the first to see through Anatar and perceive his true identity, but Saurbrand has completely escaped her detection. Awesome... Just awesome

    • @LuisSierra42
      @LuisSierra42 Před rokem +172

      Gladriel is definitely one of the characters ever

    • @thepleasureroom9646
      @thepleasureroom9646 Před rokem +18

      halbrand isn't sauron though soo meeh....

    • @Arcessitor
      @Arcessitor Před rokem +108

      @@thepleasureroom9646 He is. Undeniably so.

    • @dyanko-ga4887
      @dyanko-ga4887 Před rokem +75

      She isn't even tall. 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @olgastepin1614
      @olgastepin1614 Před rokem +21

      Yes, the problem is not that they made this one too perfect. They made her not perfect enough (actually not perfect at all... for an Elf). Probably fearing that the audience wouldn't be able to accept a character with all possible virtues and hardly any ligt-grey spot of pride. They should have taken the risk!

  • @bboyandi82
    @bboyandi82 Před rokem +674

    Galadriel:
    -Cannot be burnt by lava, lava is burnt by her
    - corrupted the rings of power
    - quenches her thirst by drinking sea water
    - gravity doesnt pull Galadriel, she pulls middle earth

    • @deceiver444
      @deceiver444 Před rokem +58

      Chuck Norris bows down before Galadriel

    • @justinah7400
      @justinah7400 Před rokem +60

      When Galadriel jumped in the ocean she didn't get wet, the water got Galadriel

    • @superslyshadow1915
      @superslyshadow1915 Před rokem +7

      @@justinah7400 best comment ever

    • @Goodbutevilgenius
      @Goodbutevilgenius Před rokem +28

      @@deceiver444 Galadriel was once bitten by a king cobra. After three days of agonising pain, Chuck Norris died.

    • @danthovict381
      @danthovict381 Před rokem +16

      When many people said "sea is always right" its actually "she is always right" referring to almighty Guyladriel.

  • @02brufolo
    @02brufolo Před rokem +16

    Chuck Norris was just Galadriel undercover

    • @Shipwreck15151
      @Shipwreck15151 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Has anyone ever seen Chuck Norris and Galadriel in the same room together?

  • @johnlarsen0512
    @johnlarsen0512 Před rokem +157

    Ah yes, I love whenever a character in any entertainment has to overcome challenges, and it's barely an inconvenience.

    • @Will_Hallett_Art
      @Will_Hallett_Art Před rokem +12

      Oh really?

    • @sims2lovealot
      @sims2lovealot Před rokem +1

      Female characters that have ascended beyond what it means to be a Mary Sue are TIGHT!

    • @chazzitz-wh4ly
      @chazzitz-wh4ly Před rokem +5

      A country that dislikes elves? Nah, they’ll fight for me and die for me after I show them how much disrespect I have for their people and queen. Did Sauron, the one my revenge boner is for, reveal himself then I allowed him to leave? Nah, season two is coming, I’ll sort it out then.

    • @FUh_Que_-
      @FUh_Que_- Před rokem +8

      Some might even say super easy

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin Před 11 měsíci +3

      The actress had to overcome the challenge of playing Galadriel, and she is a natural.

  • @leemansius6078
    @leemansius6078 Před rokem +717

    Galadriel’s performance is beautiful she cries at her own performance. What an inspiration

  • @ronsharmagaming
    @ronsharmagaming Před rokem +359

    So Guyladriel constantly leaves everyone who accompanies her to die as she bails on them time and time again. What an extraordinary leader.

    • @Lordeightbane
      @Lordeightbane Před rokem +24

      A true leader knows when to retreat

    • @marc-andrerenaud1394
      @marc-andrerenaud1394 Před rokem +75

      A true leader knows that if you never leave witnesses of your horrible decisions alive, everyone is left to assume you only made good decisions, which is why you're still alive ;)

    • @Klaaism
      @Klaaism Před rokem +22

      Mission over expendable minions. Truly an inspiration for the children.

    • @arachnabell
      @arachnabell Před rokem +15

      @@Lordeightbane well Amazon claims a " true female leader " retreats all the time. After all if no one is left alive, no one can accuse her of being a souless hag. A +

    • @JZBaltazar
      @JZBaltazar Před rokem +4

      The ones who die will go to heaven, so why stop them from dying?

  • @tkeus991
    @tkeus991 Před rokem +22

    When Galadriel said "Look at me, look at me, I am the captain now" was awe inspiring.

  • @janpavel1107
    @janpavel1107 Před rokem +45

    I love the part when after finishing the first season Tolkien says "Look how they massacred my boy." while thinking of his life work.

  • @malekiththeeternityking5433

    This is how Amazon visioned everyone reacting to Galadriel.

  • @abimanyuputra5185
    @abimanyuputra5185 Před rokem +554

    It's not about the money, it's all about THE MESSAGE.
    - Hollywoke

    • @hollowman9410
      @hollowman9410 Před rokem +43

      "What do you mean we have run out of money?"
      - Hollywoke

    • @loveitftw
      @loveitftw Před rokem

      @@hollowman9410 if you go woke, you go broke

    • @jackjohn4156
      @jackjohn4156 Před rokem +9

      Joker was right… We all need alittle push unfortunately

    • @abimanyuputra5185
      @abimanyuputra5185 Před rokem +2

      @@jackjohn4156 oooooh I'm so edgy, it make me bleed. Go out outside, touch grass.

    • @jackjohn4156
      @jackjohn4156 Před rokem +6

      @@abimanyuputra5185 I was agreeing with you lol

  • @JPJ432
    @JPJ432 Před rokem +22

    “She makes Mary Sue sound like Mary Who?” I love it.

  • @johns1625
    @johns1625 Před rokem +60

    4:04 Watching this in retrospect really shows how absolutely genius the screenwriters are. Who would have thought that a person passed out from swimming for days could be brought back to full charge just by pouring 5ml of water on her lips, when she's covered in water? Pure genius!

    • @random.3665
      @random.3665 Před rokem +9

      Do you know what the worst part of jumping into amazons RoP oceans is?
      You can never get out by yourself, since you can only swim to your left.
      Because the sea is always right.

    • @oleksandrhedz
      @oleksandrhedz Před 5 měsíci

      This is a good one😂​@@random.3665

  • @GhostBlade_888
    @GhostBlade_888 Před rokem +364

    When Galadriel looked Adar in the eyes and said “Say Hello To My Little Dagger” I truly felt the spirit of Tolkien writing shine.

    • @Darkmatterdwarf
      @Darkmatterdwarf Před rokem +20

      That shining is called Planck Radiation and it's normal when something burns with so much rage that it reaches 6700°C ;)

    • @bigsmall246
      @bigsmall246 Před rokem +13

      @@Darkmatterdwarf galadriel is so smart she knew about Planck radiation when society was using bows and arrows.

    • @araqweyr
      @araqweyr Před rokem +5

      Things are dire when you can't tell if it's real or not without watching the series.

  • @PerfectionHunter
    @PerfectionHunter Před rokem +353

    The part where Galadriel said: “It’s about drive, its about power, we stay hungry, we devour!” was absolutely gut wrenching, made me cry goosebumps

    • @myndwork
      @myndwork Před rokem +17

      When she said: “it was you Fredo” 😢

    • @benjaminthibieroz4155
      @benjaminthibieroz4155 Před rokem +1

      what is this from?

    • @lusians3
      @lusians3 Před rokem +5

      @@benjaminthibieroz4155 The Rock rap or somthing like that

    • @user-ck3si7xh7z
      @user-ck3si7xh7z Před rokem +5

      Put in the work, put in the hours and take what's ours 😂

    • @bakarenibsheut12
      @bakarenibsheut12 Před rokem +2

      @@benjaminthibieroz4155 "Face Off" by Tech N9ne. This is from the last verse of the song by the Rock.

  • @primusro
    @primusro Před rokem +44

    Loved the part where the narrator was presenting Galadriel's escape from prison: "Galadriel, the goddess who crawled through 500 yards of shit and came out clean the other end." Just beautiful.

  • @ThunderfootRecordsUK
    @ThunderfootRecordsUK Před rokem +21

    The part when Galadriel says "E.T phone home" and ended all racism and male patriarchy in both Middle Earth and our own Planet Earth was so strong and inspiring.

  • @Spurkadurka
    @Spurkadurka Před rokem +130

    It's like the writers took the vision of corrupted Galadriel from when she was offered the ring and decided that's actually alright for them. "All will love me and despair!"

  • @RealJesseONFIRE
    @RealJesseONFIRE Před rokem +1235

    I always wonder if one of these woke true believers saw this channel, would they know it’s satire or would this fall in line with exactly how they interpret what they’re watching? I absolutely love this channel.

    • @stephenwouw8624
      @stephenwouw8624 Před rokem +36

      Remember the boiling NPC head meme? I reckon it’s something like that when they watch this channel. 😆

    • @MollieLolly
      @MollieLolly Před rokem +55

      It’s satire!?

    • @Pizzpott
      @Pizzpott Před rokem

      It will be the latter, they are lunatics remember and cannot think for themselves.

    • @Daviesherr1981
      @Daviesherr1981 Před rokem +39

      They would believe it was real.

    • @bushmonster1702
      @bushmonster1702 Před rokem +19

      It would melt their mind I think.

  • @TheArtist441
    @TheArtist441 Před rokem +34

    Her character arc is a straight line to the top HAHAHAHA! Good one

    • @oberlurch-handimations8628
      @oberlurch-handimations8628 Před rokem +2

      More like a horizontal line from the max

    • @TheArtist441
      @TheArtist441 Před rokem +1

      @@oberlurch-handimations8628 lol yes already at MAX from the start and just staying there till the end

  • @darthbiscuit
    @darthbiscuit Před rokem +22

    I've never seen a critique as stunning and brave as this! I am literally shaking

  • @jtmmmm27
    @jtmmmm27 Před rokem +70

    The worst/best part is that your voiceover is exactly what was said in the script meetings.

    • @hellogoodbye4061
      @hellogoodbye4061 Před rokem +2

      Well, Amazon writers at least got one thing right in regards to Galadriel - The C is always right.

  • @redgey5163
    @redgey5163 Před rokem +370

    Dude. You're gonna be big. Not as big as Guyladriel's lack of self awareness. But still pretty big. Keep doing what you're doing.

    • @BoredOuttaMyMind
      @BoredOuttaMyMind Před rokem +9

      Mr. Beast isn’t even that big lol

    • @NeroLeMorte
      @NeroLeMorte Před rokem +2

      Unless the wokies go after him like they did the act man and rekieta law.

    • @dropbear430
      @dropbear430 Před rokem

      Lol

    • @ythandlename
      @ythandlename Před rokem

      I'm glad this video was satirical but wouldn't have think it was based on channel name and video. tbh he needs to change it

  • @j.c.t.
    @j.c.t. Před rokem +9

    "Did you put your ring in the mountain of fire!", Galadriel Holmes, the great elf detective, asked calmly.

  • @joshualagrimas9555
    @joshualagrimas9555 Před 11 měsíci +6

    "She decides to lead and his fellow fellow male elves..Melves" xD

  • @ekaiser9302
    @ekaiser9302 Před rokem +150

    The part where Galamdriele Says "There is a thermometer in me" , just stunning.

    • @eschelar
      @eschelar Před rokem

      Just because you've got something up your butt, doesn't mean it's a thermometer there galadreeel.

    • @TheChzoronzon
      @TheChzoronzon Před rokem +9

      When she uses her inner tempest to shoot ping pong balls at the audience, I shed a tear

    • @eeveeofalltrades4780
      @eeveeofalltrades4780 Před rokem

      (Squinting) that sounds sus

  • @CraigWard
    @CraigWard Před rokem +104

    I love how Galadriel - after Hellbrand unsuccessfully dodges a hail of bullets - turns to the agent and with absolute triumph exclaims “Dodge this!” and put a well placed arrow in his head. Stunning and brave.

  • @XXXOverlord666
    @XXXOverlord666 Před rokem +68

    There's a saying in my country: "all the evil towards good" - roughly translated. It means that no matter how shitty a thing is, there's some good in there somewhere.
    Rings of power is a tragedy, but content, like this video, inspired by it is a fucking masterpiece.

    • @abooga8
      @abooga8 Před rokem +2

      And, hopefully, to something even greater. The end to the butchery of tolkien's works at least, as one example.

    • @abooga8
      @abooga8 Před rokem +1

      Also, which country is this saying from?

    • @XXXOverlord666
      @XXXOverlord666 Před rokem +2

      @@abooga8 Romania

    • @AlwaysBonpoint
      @AlwaysBonpoint Před 11 měsíci

      What's the name of your country?

    • @abooga8
      @abooga8 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@AlwaysBonpoint Romania, he said it above.

  • @marianoarganaraz
    @marianoarganaraz Před rokem +8

    The level of sarcasm we need

    • @852primus
      @852primus Před 4 měsíci

      But is it the level we deserve right now?

  • @generaltruefocus7694
    @generaltruefocus7694 Před rokem +98

    Dostoevsky & Melville could only dream of writing such a wonderful character. Truely a beautiful, perfect one-dimension character.

    • @tannerhagen774
      @tannerhagen774 Před rokem +1

      My impression of why Dostoevsky written one-dimensional characters is because that character is a representation of philosophical concept or embodiment of a particular characteristic found in a personality. Kind of makes sense to interpret his books in that way for when characters interact.

  • @user-wl1uz5sb9f
    @user-wl1uz5sb9f Před rokem +482

    Let's all spare a minute to appreciate how privileged we are to live in a time where we can enjoy such a masterfully written and inspiring character. Thank you, Amazon

    • @pouncepounce7417
      @pouncepounce7417 Před rokem +6

      isn't galadrial not kinda an white privileged woman?

    • @ivankraljevic1
      @ivankraljevic1 Před rokem +20

      And thanks to bunch of purple haired,cringe tatooed,quirky,each-indentical-in-own-uniquess zoomers who write for this show.

    • @dolamrothknight
      @dolamrothknight Před rokem

      this is a joke right? this show is actually fking trash. these people clearly have never read any of the books just the highlights. its so bad. its like watching season 6-8 game of thrones.

    • @Forcix
      @Forcix Před rokem +6

      Sarcasm, right?

    • @justaprankbro
      @justaprankbro Před rokem +3

      @@Forcix obv

  • @solanareznor8309
    @solanareznor8309 Před rokem +52

    When Galadriel said "Luke, I am your father" I really felt that.

    • @discovermajid
      @discovermajid Před rokem

      *mother

    • @safiquazi2704
      @safiquazi2704 Před rokem +1

      Fun fact the line is "no I am your father" not " Luke I am yout father" Mandela effect

    • @kc87557
      @kc87557 Před rokem +2

      @@discovermajidbirthing person

    • @jeckjeck3119
      @jeckjeck3119 Před 11 měsíci

      @@discovermajid
      Galadriel's sperm can impregnate males, you foolish mortal.
      How do you not know that?

  • @drfabulous2804
    @drfabulous2804 Před 10 měsíci +6

    That scene where Galadriel took on a hailstorm of arrows, ballista bolts and trebuchet fireballs and came out with little more than a paper cut was good, but what made it perfect was the elf who told her she was bleeding, and GaLaDrIEl replied with ‘I ain’t got time to bleed’.

  • @LailandiAdventures
    @LailandiAdventures Před rokem +606

    My partner and I have just had a child but after watching this masterpiece of a series, we're seriously considering putting little Masie up for adoption. It's been a couple of months and she's been, how should I say this? Underwhelming. After the perfection of Galadriel we were really hoping our little one would be putting us in our place by now.

    • @CanHazDeezHandzBOX
      @CanHazDeezHandzBOX Před rokem +21

      🤣🤣

    • @Nopeasaurus
      @Nopeasaurus Před rokem +43

      I applaud you for your bravery. It may be a difficult decision but it is indeed the right one.

    • @LailandiAdventures
      @LailandiAdventures Před rokem +49

      @@Nopeasaurus thanks for your understanding. After some research, I think the bureaucracy is a bit much so we've decided to just place her in the recycling, just doing our bit for the environment you know?

    • @albers1
      @albers1 Před rokem +4

      La podéis dejar en un torno de algún convento por el centro de Madrid. Pero sería mejor quedarosla y llamarla Eowyn.

    • @harrymills2770
      @harrymills2770 Před rokem +25

      @@LailandiAdventures How dare you? What kind of barbarian are you, not to compost?

  • @Looshmal
    @Looshmal Před rokem +56

    Remember when TV shows, movies and books didn't all try to make you as depressed as possible? Remember when even anti-heroes were so well written that one could empathize with the struggle that the protagonist faced?
    This show makes me actively depressed.

    • @harleyforme1238
      @harleyforme1238 Před rokem +5

      Check out House of the Dragon, though it takes place in a far more depressing world, it is good enough to offset any and all negative emotions produced by subjecting yourself to the rings of power.

    • @Maarten8867
      @Maarten8867 Před rokem +8

      Easy solution: don't watch it. I watched the trailer and immediately knew I would spare myself the misery of watching this show.

    • @ThomasCarstein
      @ThomasCarstein Před rokem +2

      I feel you man. WindowCat said it right: just don't watch it, spare yourself the disappointment and keep your old good memories of the story intact. It's what i do too; this also works with modern Star Trek and Terminator franchises.

  • @youssifao_1277
    @youssifao_1277 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Galadriel just staying still overlooking her army from a distance is far more inspirational than any speech Aragorn have ever said. Truly a galagestic leader.

  • @_Reverse_Flash
    @_Reverse_Flash Před rokem +4

    That bit where she said, "It's Gladrin' time!" Genius writing.

  • @zacharyishikawa2459
    @zacharyishikawa2459 Před rokem +37

    She is a Queen! Stronger than the foundations of the Earth! All of us love her and despair!

  • @cyl3nt
    @cyl3nt Před rokem +80

    I just had a thought. What if the real Galadriel is in a dungeon somewhere and Sauron has been masquerading as her this whole time. Would make more sense and be hilarious!

    • @qaztim11
      @qaztim11 Před rokem +19

      Too interesting and it would actually make the show better so of course they are not going to do that.

    • @kantstenchonthemel5641
      @kantstenchonthemel5641 Před rokem +11

      " I'm a Sith Lord, I approve this message."
      Jar Jar Binks

    • @sabishiihito
      @sabishiihito Před rokem +4

      @@MrEpicAndroid does he wake up clutching a Galadriel full-body pillow?

    • @crhu319
      @crhu319 Před rokem

      And is having a Tyler Durden multiple personality break?

  • @eeveeofalltrades4780
    @eeveeofalltrades4780 Před rokem +34

    Her character truly is genius. She's written like a bad character to make us think she's a bad character, but then they reveal....that she truly is a bad character, rather than making a predictable "this is actually a good character" plot twist.

  • @spiderfur
    @spiderfur Před rokem +14

    This is by far the best review of The Rings of Power. The sarcasm in this case is appropriate, because the show is a joke and should not be taken seriously. The Rings of Power is a corruption of the art of film making.

  • @neilrusling3438
    @neilrusling3438 Před rokem +307

    I love that boat scene where she jumps overboard to certain death and all her shipmates do nothing. No cries of "man overboard!" or even a call asking her what on earth is she doing? "Ya gonna die out there love!...get back ont boat before ye catch thi death of cold"...Just total silence as they sail away leaving her to die...Fine decision gentlemen.

    • @schizosamurai8840
      @schizosamurai8840 Před rokem +99

      They couldnt believe their luck that shes not going with them and didnt wanted to risk it

    • @Deqnkata
      @Deqnkata Před rokem +49

      The SEA is always RIGHT !

    • @MrBastilleDay
      @MrBastilleDay Před rokem

      Uh, this is Galadriel, and the last thing she’s want from these privileged white men is to be insulted with any insinuation that she needs help of any kind from them.

    • @brohanfromrohan5771
      @brohanfromrohan5771 Před rokem

      They remembered back at when she wanted to leave someone behind in the frozen wastes. They thought "fuck that bitch".

    • @wumpusrat
      @wumpusrat Před rokem +32

      Well, you have to remember that in RoP, Middle Earth is TINY. Either that or they've given Galadriel the ability to warp time and space around herself.
      How else did she travel, on foot, from the frozen north back to Eregion (a trip of about 800 miles) in just a couple days?
      How else did she sail from Middle Earth to Valinor (around 1500 miles) in just a couple days?
      How else did she enable the Numenorians to sail from Numenor to the southlands (about 1000 miles) in two days?
      When she jumped into the sea, none of the other elves were concerned because they figured she'd just warp space again and allow herself to swim back to Middle Earth in an hour or two.

  • @rumfordc
    @rumfordc Před rokem +202

    you are a skilled writer and you make this show sound far better than it actually is

    • @faustsiftar7683
      @faustsiftar7683 Před rokem +5

      Very astute observation Rumford

    • @hondaman6918
      @hondaman6918 Před rokem +10

      It’s called sarcasm. That’s what makes his videos so good.

    • @rumfordc
      @rumfordc Před rokem +5

      @@faustsiftar7683 observation level: Galadriel

    • @theamazingagares9043
      @theamazingagares9043 Před rokem +1

      @@rumfordc carful what you are saying Guyladriel may come for you cause ......
      no body compaarse to guyladriel !!!!

  • @srksii
    @srksii Před rokem +4

    "with a smile that Joker would be proud of"
    God, I died here...

  • @henriksvensson126
    @henriksvensson126 Před rokem +8

    God I love sarcasm when it hits well and Rings of Power is the perfect target.

  • @SliderFury1
    @SliderFury1 Před rokem +24

    "Her character arc is a straight line to to the top" 🤣🤣

  • @spoiler321
    @spoiler321 Před rokem +464

    The writing process is to check boxes and make the story fit. Then these writers go with the first idea they get because they don't know where ideas come from and are afraid they won't get another one. Then to make things super easy for them they ignore time and space. This is known as the J.J. Abrams school of writing.

    • @rgerber
      @rgerber Před rokem +20

      yeah i wrote it numerous times. JJ Abrams hand signature is all over this show.

    • @spoiler321
      @spoiler321 Před rokem +14

      @@rgerber the stink is all over it

    • @paulsaintjohn2
      @paulsaintjohn2 Před rokem

      Its called autistic writing.

    • @jackjohn4156
      @jackjohn4156 Před rokem +3

      If you want Sauron to win, then yes it fits the bill 100%

    • @Jim-Tuner
      @Jim-Tuner Před rokem +15

      JJ Abrams spent ten years training the showrunners of RoP. And during that time, they never received a single credit on a single show or film.

  • @LadyOfTheLake77
    @LadyOfTheLake77 Před rokem +12

    Unlike the Rings of Power, this video is a masterpiece.

  • @kasimirdenhertog3516
    @kasimirdenhertog3516 Před rokem +8

    I loved the part where they opened the Ark and all the orcs melted, but she walked away smiling

  • @taladon6420
    @taladon6420 Před rokem +29

    Galadriel surviving a pyroclastic storm is literally the dumbest thing I have ever seen

    • @qaztim11
      @qaztim11 Před rokem +11

      i dont know, jumping ship to certain death to try and swim across an entire ocean without any backup plan is peak dumb.
      The pyroclastic flow shows how dumb the writers are, while the former show how dumb the character is

    • @soldatheero
      @soldatheero Před rokem +2

      I love how she couldn't even be bothered to look away instead she just stares directly into it

    • @kelpie1533
      @kelpie1533 Před rokem +1

      I've got an explaination for this that I've learned from fans of the show. Ahem, here goes... If you believe in a world of magic and magical creatures like elves, giant spiders and dragons why not that an Elf can survive being flash roasted by a volcanic firestorm. Checkmate! Who could argue with such magnificent logic!😆

    • @sirrathersplendid4825
      @sirrathersplendid4825 Před rokem +1

      @@kelpie1533 - Galadriel is not the only person to survive the volcanic cloud, indeed most of the survivors are not even elves.

  • @unkemptjargon91
    @unkemptjargon91 Před rokem +188

    My respect for your straight faced sarcasm grows with every video

    • @loveitftw
      @loveitftw Před rokem +3

      Yes it's actually impressive 🤣

    • @rallan1953
      @rallan1953 Před rokem +7

      There was sarcasm?

    • @zer0rez_
      @zer0rez_ Před rokem

      What are you talking about. He actually means it

    • @ItsJessEdits
      @ItsJessEdits Před rokem

      @@zer0rez_ lol

  • @jwynter5857
    @jwynter5857 Před rokem +5

    This is "chef's Kiss" perfect. Sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar.

  • @creatrixZBD
    @creatrixZBD Před rokem +3

    “Atop a mountaintop”, i’m going to assume that was deliberate humour, bc it’s a perfect example of some of the RoP dialogue :)

  • @hellogoodbye4061
    @hellogoodbye4061 Před rokem +116

    Sweet mother of God, Guyladriel literally climbs the highest mountain and swims the deepest sea to showcase her awesomeness. Stunning and brave to the max!!!!

    • @pepincuatro2865
      @pepincuatro2865 Před rokem +2

      She climbs it with just one ice ax. She's so strong and gorgeous, and physically impossible

  • @dr.emilschaffhausen4683
    @dr.emilschaffhausen4683 Před rokem +149

    The scene where Galadriel curves the bullet around the haystack, striking Westley and causing him to roll down the hill while shouting "As you wish" has been worn out on my VHS copy of the series. Tears me up every time.

    • @jimmyboy131
      @jimmyboy131 Před rokem +10

      Dude you have the VHS copy?? I didn't know it out yet. I pre-ordered the flip-book version, which looks pretty dope to me. But some day I will own the VHS copy!

    • @taylorcorbett8848
      @taylorcorbett8848 Před rokem +1

      Fucking premium comment

  • @drakan5468
    @drakan5468 Před rokem +11

    05:20 thank you for bringing up this plot overlook.
    In the extended version, this will be corrected, and Guyladriel will in fact rescue Halbrand, as befits a modern strong and independent woman.

  • @RaulGarfias
    @RaulGarfias Před 11 měsíci +2

    Her “I have a dream” speech *left* (no pun intended) me speechless.

  • @MasterChron
    @MasterChron Před rokem +53

    This was wonderful. I howled as she faced down a PYROCLASTIC FLOW as though the Volcano's regret were imminent.

    • @eschelar
      @eschelar Před rokem +13

      Pyroclastic flow is between 800 and 2000 degrees. It doesn't burn you. It vaporizes you.
      Contrast that with regular fire at around 500 degrees or dragon fire (assuming some kind of alcohol or similar) at potentially between 300 and 600 degrees or so.
      If she could survive pyroclastic flow head-on, even Smaug's most halitosis-laden belching would be little more concerning than a balmy day at the beach for her.
      Mary who?

    • @Charles-A
      @Charles-A Před rokem

      @@eschelar Mary sue you and talk to the manager

    • @chazzitz-wh4ly
      @chazzitz-wh4ly Před rokem

      Cataclysmic, world altering eruption? Nah, it’ll be fine. I’ll just wash the dust off later.

    • @SpiritofAloha11
      @SpiritofAloha11 Před rokem

      The VOLCANOS regret omg 😂

  • @Peter_Morris
    @Peter_Morris Před rokem +41

    Galadriarchy!!!
    I couldn’t stop laughing. This was brilliant and I loved every second of it.

    • @hellogoodbye4061
      @hellogoodbye4061 Před rokem +1

      Well, Amazon at least got one thing right in regards to Galadriel - The C is always right.

  • @RaulGarfias
    @RaulGarfias Před 11 měsíci +4

    Loved the part when Isildur said when talking about Galadriel “No, she wasn’t the Boogie Woman. She was the one you sent to kill the f*cking Boogie Woman and the patriarchy”. Get chills every time.

  • @oedhinn23
    @oedhinn23 Před rokem +3

    Galadriel's motto: "I missed the part where that's my problem!"

  • @neurotrigger83
    @neurotrigger83 Před rokem +61

    It's brilliant! It's like having all their creative writers and directors are former interns of worm tongue and mouth of sauron. Captivating

  • @OneRedKraken
    @OneRedKraken Před rokem +41

    When Galadriel took an arrow to the shoulder and still managed to rally the French troops is my favorite moment in Middle Earth History.

    • @wrmusic8736
      @wrmusic8736 Před 11 měsíci +2

      good thing she didn't take an arrow to the knee - otherwise all her enemies would've instantly become guards.

  • @krisztiansturm1690
    @krisztiansturm1690 Před rokem +7

    The fact that the OC's i made during my middle school edgelord phase had more character flaws and struggles than Galadriel is just fucking hillarious to me.

  • @agatainventio9464
    @agatainventio9464 Před rokem +25

    This is genuinely better than the whole season 1 of the show

  • @PoorMansChemist
    @PoorMansChemist Před rokem +12

    " She makes Mary Sue look like Mary Who" 🤣🤣🤣

    • @PoorMansChemist
      @PoorMansChemist Před rokem

      That was an excellent video. Had me laughing all the way through it. 😄

  • @64kernel
    @64kernel Před rokem +31

    I offer you my blade, for you and your scriptwriting abilities are far beyond showrunners could ever dream.

    • @augustoluis6888
      @augustoluis6888 Před rokem +5

      And my ax!

    • @gianna526
      @gianna526 Před rokem +1

      He carries the fate of us all, if this be indeed the will of Waldo Vargas, than Gondor will see it done.

  • @NickLaslett
    @NickLaslett Před rokem +11

    More comedy gold. I salute you. Maybe you could do an episode on the genius of the dialogue in ROP. I think a focused distilled video of all that amazing dialogue might break the internet.

  • @eetee_elships
    @eetee_elships Před rokem +1

    The recorder version of “My Heart Will Go On”! Perfection 😂

  • @jfkst1
    @jfkst1 Před rokem +56

    This is so well written all the show writers should take notes.

    • @benjaminthibieroz4155
      @benjaminthibieroz4155 Před rokem

      Yeah. Terrible Writing Advice style

    • @BlookbugIV
      @BlookbugIV Před rokem

      Well, that’s pretty much what they did write. Only they weren’t being ironic.

  • @mustang607
    @mustang607 Před rokem +28

    Still doesn't seem like that plastic armor they wear in the second age of Amazon's middle earth is going to do much in battle. But Galadriel's plot armor is invincible.

    • @wrmusic8736
      @wrmusic8736 Před 11 měsíci

      You are incorrect. Galadriel is plot's armor.

  • @klownfromouttatown1188
    @klownfromouttatown1188 Před rokem +4

    The sarcasm levels in this one video is enough to fuel a rocket to another solar system if not even galaxy

  • @markgregorygacosta531
    @markgregorygacosta531 Před 10 měsíci +4

    This show gives people hope! If you ever think in your life you did a bad job at something, just remember that Amazon did something worse with Rings of Powaaah.

  • @FatNorthernBigot
    @FatNorthernBigot Před rokem +27

    I've not seen one episode of RoP, but I've enjoyed all the critical videos... 1 billion well spent, as far as I'm concerned.

  • @derenbong6060
    @derenbong6060 Před rokem +31

    I couldn’t stop crackling at the awe of Gala-drieel! 🤣

  • @coolleen2013
    @coolleen2013 Před rokem +4

    Hahaha this is so well done. I genuinely was laughing for most of the video.

  • @davemiller401
    @davemiller401 Před rokem +5

    MELVES!!!!!!!! That had me in hysterics! Thank you! Seriously, thank you! I have enjoyed this several times already. I watch it about once a day when I am eating! Smashing job!

  • @arniealaan6942
    @arniealaan6942 Před rokem +54

    *claps with standing ovation*
    Finally, someone who knows that this is a MASTERPIECE!!
    -J.P. and McKay

  • @godzilla928
    @godzilla928 Před rokem +32

    the part where 'while galadriel sees through the walls' just killed me xd
    it was so hilarious that it made not only my day but also rest of my life xd

  • @locksand45
    @locksand45 Před rokem +43

    At last someone gets this show and how much better it is than everything else! I'm literally crying real tears because I am so used to seeing hit pieces on rop. History will remember this show as a work of art on par with the cistene chapel and Leonardo da Vinci

    • @bamidele4383
      @bamidele4383 Před 5 měsíci

      Why have you made me shed a tear from my right eye? Oh, Lord! I feel a bawling coming on. I think I should just go cry. Hail Galadriel!

  • @averagecarpentryskills7148

    I just noticed the symbolism of her jumping off the ship to elf heaven as the others stare at the light (of God?). they are so bold and brazen in basically saying she is too woke or wise to accept the peace of God and the afterlife because she is such a strong woman and can save the world and mold it to her own designs. these absolute bastards who made this.

  • @Shamino1
    @Shamino1 Před rokem +45

    Galadriel is insanely perfect, especially for the niece of Faenor. In fact, she's written to be so beautiful, so powerful, so magical by Tolkien that she works best as a periphery character and not at all like a lead character. To make Galadriel a believable main character, one has to endow her with a bunch of qualities and traits Galadriel does not have. To make Galadriel a main character is to always invite power-characters, 'mary-sueing,' so on and so forth, because characters as powerful as Galadriel are meant to serve as allies, counsel, or an obstacle to a hero's journey: Not BE the hero of a journey. ANY focus on Galadriel is bound to be a failure by the very design of the character by Tolkien and their purpose in the overall narrative.

    • @damian8459
      @damian8459 Před rokem +6

      You my friend, understand Tolkien's work

    • @terragthegreat175
      @terragthegreat175 Před rokem +2

      You've hit it right on the head. Galadriel was always meant to be the mythological 'Goddess' that renders aid and wisdom to the Hero. It's integral to who she is. You just can't make that into a main character without completely altering it. It just doesn't work.

    • @nulnoh219
      @nulnoh219 Před rokem

      She's not always like that. One can always write her Journey to become who she is by the time she meets our Heroes. If they're good enough writers.

    • @Shamino1
      @Shamino1 Před rokem +2

      @@nulnoh219 The time in which she is not that person is the middle half of the First Age. Rings of Power is in the Second Age. Context.

    • @Klaaism
      @Klaaism Před rokem +3

      @@Shamino1 Aye she has a husband and Elrond is married to her daughter... if anything her kids and/or grandkids might have made better mains.

  • @andrewjohnston9115
    @andrewjohnston9115 Před rokem +85

    I genuinely feel for Morfydd Clark, an absolute dream part which sadly she doesn't seem to be able to fill, too young to challenge the script writers, having to deliver her lines totally dead pan, is it her choice or is that the direction, don't know but its going to be hard for her recover from this disaster.

    • @wzx6x6z6w
      @wzx6x6z6w Před rokem +45

      Cate Blanchett was almost at the same age as hers when she played Galadriel in lotr, but thank god Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh did her justice.

    • @Venejan
      @Venejan Před rokem +35

      Yes, but face it - the writers didn't exactly give Clark much to work with. Even the luminous Cate Blanchett couldn't breathe life into this turd of a script.

    • @Nifava
      @Nifava Před rokem +10

      She's 33. Closer to middle aged than youth.

    • @HNCS2006
      @HNCS2006 Před rokem +2

      @@wzx6x6z6w wow. You wouldn't think it

    • @HNCS2006
      @HNCS2006 Před rokem +14

      @@Venejan blanchett is still a great enough actress to do much better work. There's truth to the saying that a great actor can make the phone book sound interesting.

  • @24framedavinci39
    @24framedavinci39 Před rokem +4

    I have a feeling this series is going to kick off a new generation of Mystery Science 3000. It fits perfectly.

  • @TheJrodimusPrime
    @TheJrodimusPrime Před rokem +1

    "Middle Eath's ultimate jailbreaker is out before teatime" had me lol

  • @BANHMIZON
    @BANHMIZON Před rokem +25

    One of the greatest characters every conceived. Thank you Amazon.

    • @hugoramirez6698
      @hugoramirez6698 Před rokem

      Not sure if you are a Star Wars fan, but there’s one movie I’ll recommend you that is as amazing as this series, it’s called The Rise of Skywalker; a masterpiece.