![]() ![]() "I know your face" is said first here, a line that is so good it is repeated at his death and seems especially authentic. Théoden's dialogue, rightly, is comparably laconic, yet no less powerful. Gandalf's dialogue pushes the story into new territory. Finally, Gandalf's statement, "Your fingers would remember their own strength better - if they grasped your sword," is hugely memorable and allows Théoden to complete his transition within the scene.įrom being a man failing to sit upright in his chair, failing to think or speak for himself, he becomes a symbol of power, a formidable warrior, standing tall with his sword. This delicate balance is as necessary as it is compelling. The audience is entirely aware of how his magic works without the explanation feeling heavy-handed. Calling Gríma a "witless worm" was highly satisfying, and his statement: "I will draw you, Saruman, as poison is drawn from a wound," is outstanding. Gandalf, one of the most eloquent speakers of the trilogy, has some particularly memorable lines. The fighting is relatively understated and supplementary to the scene, allowing the dialogue to shine through, particularly for the two main characters of the scene. The moment symbolizes his recommitment to Théoden as his faith is restored. The need for the king's rediscovery becomes even more critical at this moment and is satisfying when Háma is the one to hand him his sword. Even Théoden's guards, well below him in status but aligned in duty, understand the necessity of his rescue. It lasts for a second on the screen but indicates just how far from grace Théoden has fallen. Yet Háma, who previously turned a blind eye to allowing Gandalf and his staff into the hall, places his hand over his friend's and encourages him to keep his sword sheathed. As the fight begins, Gamling, almost instinctively like Éowyn, goes to perform his duty. Yet, Along with Éowyn, Háma and Gamling, two loyal captains, are more accurate representatives of Rohan's soldiers and also don't need dialogue to contribute to the stakes in the scene. RELATED: 10 Best Middle Movies in Film TrilogiesĪragorn, Legolas, and Gimli have to fight some menacing-looking fellows who clearly are in allegiance with Gríma. At this moment, the audience understands how detrimental Théoden's state has been to his niece, and not having her point this out in any way, leaves the viewer as speechless as her. She notices his recognition of her, listens to him, and tears well up at his rediscovery. When her uncle visibly recovers and regains his sense of self upon his liberation, she need not say anything. It is a subtle choice, but it is significant. Her lack of words or screams attests to her uncle's dire state. If Théoden were in any way healthy, she would no doubt have fought harder against his grip or cried out in fear of losing her uncle, but as it stood, she had already lost him. She does so without making a sound and even listens to Aragorn, who instructs her to wait. Éowyn ( Miranda Otto) instinctively runs to her uncle while Gandalf releases him from the spell. Within these confines, three characters remain wordless yet speak volumes about the significance of Théoden's recovery. enter the hall and ends as Théoden looks to Gríma Wormtongue ( Brad Dourif) with nothing but vengeance. The scene begins as soon as Gandalf and co. ![]()
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