LOTR The Return of the King - The End of All Things

Frodo and Sam lies on the slopes of Mount Doom after the One Ring is destroyed, awaiting their death. (HD Blu-ray)

One of my absolute favorite scenes from the trilogy. I always feel so sorry for Sam in this scene, even though I know that they will get saved. He´s sacrificed so much for helping his friend and now he believes that they´ve come to the bitter end.

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Tags: Frodo It’s gone its done Sam Yes Mr. Frodo It’s over now Frodo I can see the Shire the Brandywine River Bag End Gandalf’s fireworks the lights in the Party Tree Sam Rosie Cotton dancing She had ribbons in her hair If ever I was to marry someone it would have been her It would have been her Frodo I’m glad to be with you Samwise Gamgee Here at the end of all things Gandalf saves Frodo and Sam from Mount Doom with Eagles Gwaihir Landroval

[enricoharris]

People sleep on how important his "I can see the Shire." Line is.. remember the ring was taking everything from him like an addiction does. He states earlier that he cant see anything, not the shire or his friends. Just the ring and its darkness. Then now finally the ring is destroyed and he could remember his home and true friends.

[michaelrecycle]

Sean Astin should have been an Oscar contender. His Sam is perfect.

[jonathanbradley]

It's so powerful when Frodo listens to Sam lamenting he never told Rosie about his feelings, Frodo realises that Sam gave up his life to see Frodo's burden through with him to the end.

[TwelveInchWarrior]

The fact that Gandalf brought 3 eagles with him makes me think he was harbouring some hope that perhaps Smeagol wasn't beyond redemption, and that one of them was for him.

[caydubb]

Peter Jackson said that his one regret with Return of the King was that Sean Astin (Sam) was not recognized with any awards for his performance. He said that while Frodo was the soul of the film(s) Sam was the heart of the film(s). After hearing him say that, I have to agree.

[erikvonriese]

I love the contrast between Frodo and Sam in this moment - Frodo comforted by what he's regained, and Sam finally broken by what he thinks he's about to lose.

[SpartanHighKing]

The biggest injustice of 2000s cinema was that Sean Astin never won an oscar for this role.

[hawkedward]

The greatest compliment that a friend could ever receive, being told by your best friend that he is glad to be with you at the end of all things.

[lenamorrison]

It’s worth noting that once Frodo is free of the Ring, he has enough energy to truly feel for Sam and show his appreciation for his friend. People accuse him of being a bad friend compared to Sam, but he was so consumed with his own task and its burden that he didn’t have much to give. But now, he weeps for Sam who won’t have the chance to marry the woman he loves, then hugs Sam and tells him he’s glad that they’re dying together and not alone. It’s such a poignant, gentle, and vulnerable expression of affection.

_I am glad to be with you, Samwise Gamgee. Here at the end of all things._

Or from the book:

_I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam._

[Redhairedviking]

"I'm glad to be with you, Samwise Gamgee, here at the end of all things."

Man, that gets me every single time!

[wastehazey]

"I'm glad to be with you, Samwise Gamgee. Here at the end of all things", is the most sincere and heartfelt quote in movie history.

[levistoner]

I love how Gandalf arrives with 3 eagles, because he knew Smeagol had a role to play and would be there but did not know what his fate would be, but he made sure there was an eagle to save him as well, just in case. Gandalf the ever merciful and forgiving.

Smeagol’s Eagle, left empty handed. 😢

[RichardFeynmanRules]

I always felt Sean Astin, who played beloved, loyal Samwise, really deserved an Oscar for his performance. He was magnificent. I never watch these concluding scenes without tears in my eyes...

[TheHobbsicle]

Frodo thinks back to the past and how good it was, while Sam dreams of the future and what it could have been (and will indeed become)

[ameliawagus]

The look in his eyes when he says 'Rosie Cotton dancing' perfectly encapsulates the feeling of longing for the unknown. Even with the possibility of death stood at his feet, his thoughts remained on her. Gets me every time.

[rainmanslim]

Rosie got damn lucky to land a man like Sam.

[dinai]

This. This is the scene when I forget who Elijah and Sean are and all that I see is Sam and Frodo.

[Howlingburd]

You can tell just how much heart was put into this trilogy. “We had no interest in putting our messages into this movie. But we thought we should honor Tolkien by putting his message into It”
-Peter Jackson, 2002

And it’s still a masterpiece of a trilogy in 2024 :)

[ASABcependant]

this is the moment you realize Sam have been holding back his own tears the whole time to be strong for Frodo
this is the moment my heart lost its shit forever

[Someonece]

Tolkien + Peter Jackson + Howard Shore = Perfect work of art