The pride in Boromirs voice when he said "My king" always gets me.

He didn’t have to admit that he tried to take the ring. He doesn’t know that aargorn knew at that point. But he he did it anyway and maintained his honor to the very end.

Aragorn accepting his responsibility to serve Gondor and Boromir accepting him as the rightful king is such a huge character moment.

"I would've followed you my brother. My captain. *My King."* SUCH a good line.

"The mightiest man may be slain by one arrow... Boromir was pierced by many." -Peregrin Took

When true men cried.

I love that Aragorn specifically said "You have kept your honour' ... he could have said 'regained your honour' but the way he puts it is that Boromir never lost it, even after his moment of weakness.

"Our people. OUR people" Man lived every day of his life hopeless against evil but died full of hope and assurance. A reason why he was and is still my fave character.

Boromir and Theoden are the two most underrated characters in my opinion.

“They took the little ones.” Oh, god, my heart . . .

I can’t believe I’ve never before noticed that Aragorn thinks Boromir is reaching for the sword to die like a proud warrior (weapon in hand), but Boromir wants the sword so he can swear fealty to his king properly before he dies. Incredible scene.

Many don't realise that Boromir, Gondors most respected Noble , was the first to proclaim Aragorn king.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how good this triology was??? Just pure epicness. Never surpassed.

Sean Bean’s portrayal of Boromir is criminally underrated. The best death scene in all of cinema

"Our people... our people." So powerful. Aragorn and Boromir finally finding common ground and heart in their humanity.

In his heart of hearts, Boromir is a big brother. First thing he says, "They took the little ones!". If you watch, he was always trying to take care of the hobbits- he worries they will die in the snow, he teaches Merry & Pippin to make use of the swords Aragorn gave them, he looks after them in the mines, he dies protecting them, and he worries for them even with his last breaths.

If you watched the extended edition then you know that Boromir was the true emotional support of The Fellowship. - He trains Merry and Pippin in swordplay and joins in on the wrestling match to lighten the mood. - When the Fellowship is stuck in the mountain pass he thinks about the hobbits and helps Gandalf notice that they'll die if they keep pushing them. - When Gimli is mourning Balin's death Boromir is the only one to walk over and comfort him and puts his hand on Gimli's shoulder. - When Gandalf dies Boromir understands what they're going through and tries to give them time to grieve. - When Frodo silently laments about Gandalf in Lothlorien, Boromir shows concern and gives him advice. - When they sit together in Lothlorien, Boromir tells Aragorn about the good in humanity and that he would be welcomed to Minas Tirith as a hero (trying to bolster Aragorn's confidence). - When he snaps out of the ring's corruption he immediately recognizes his mistake and sacrifices himself for Merry and Pippin. Boromir was a great man with a big heart. It just kills me that 1/2 of these scenes weren't in the theatrical release.

Aragorn didnt fail Boromir, he kept his promice, he didnt let Minas Tirith fall, nor his people fail..

The most human character in the entire trilogy and you can’t tell me otherwise. Boromir was flawed, he was susceptible to the Ring’s power, but he was loyal, caring, supportive, brave and a true soldier to the end.

The dichotomy between Legolas and Gimli's reactions to Boromir's death is great. Legolas has seen very few Elves die during his lifetime, given the longevity of Elves and the fact that Legolas hasn't lived through war, thus his reaction is pure and innocent. Gimli, on the other hand, is sad and solemn yet he looks as though this is something that he's used to, given the hardships the Dwarves have faced. I love when subtext is done well in a film.

""..My Captain...My King" *cries in nerd tears*

"They took the little ones!" The first thing he says as he lays there dying. All that's on his mind is their safety. It really feels like he grew a bond with merry and pippin, through their roughhousing earlier in the movie to dying to protect them. God what a great movie.

Man, I love Aragorn's response to Boromir admitting he tried to take the ring. No anger, no accusation, just sorrow and understanding. "The ring is beyond OUR reach now", knowing full well it could've just as easily been him who fell to the ring's influence.

blink and you'll miss it - Aragorn actually took Boromir's braces after he died to remember his brave deed of trading his life for the lives of the hobbits. You can see him dawning them for a brief second when Boromir is in a boat, floating towards Rauros. He'll be wearing them for the rest of the film, even though he swapped his entire gear for his new kingly attire for the final battle at Black Gates, Boromir's braces were still in place. You could say, that Boromir, in some sense, was a part of the Fellowship until the very end, protecting his friends, which is what he chose in the end over his own life and desires.

It is so tragic.. You can feel his sadness in his voice because he believes he failed everyone he cares about and he is about to die heartbroken, untill Aragorn says "our people" his voice instantly turns into hopefulness and pride. Instead of dying in sadness and fear he dies with a smile on his face like the proud warrior he was. There is just so much beauty and story in this scene its hard to explain.

"I will not the White City fall, nor our people fail". "Our people?" In case you were wondering about the significance of that little moment, it's the first indication Aragorn is stepping up to his destiny and taking the throne of Gondor, and Boromir gets it.

Even after 20 years, this scene still hits like a truck.

The shot at 2:16-2:19 of Aragorn kissing Boromirs brow to wish him farewell is one of the most beautiful shots in the Fellowship and is always the moment that breaks me

I love how, in his last words, Boromir realised that Aragorn was indeed his king and accepted him. Powerful shit, really. Especially when you consider how completely standoffish and dickish he was towards him during the Council Of Elrond scene....."Gondor has no king.....Gondor needs no king...." To go from that to basically telling him that he IS the rightful heir to Isildur and that he basically has his blessing gets me every time......

For some reason I always appreciated Legolas' expressions during this scene. He looks so innocent and troubled.

When Boromir calls Aragorn his King I think this was the turning point for Aragorns entire character to return as the King of men, and without Boromir’s sacrifice I doubt it would have happened. Truly underrated moment.

The scene that opened the door for the depiction of platonic, brotherly love and affection in modern film. A seminal moment in cinema.

Boromir killed all those Uruk Hai? What a beast.

Boromir and Aragorns character arcs are intertwined, and they come to a head in this scene. Aragorn has long struggled to accept his place and position as heir of isildur. He has rejected his heritiage and instead has embraced the life of a ranger, and takes more pride in his elvish upbringing. This disgusts Boromir near the beginning of the movie. He refers to Aragorn as a "mere ranger" and then is shocked to hear Legolas reveal him as Isildur's heir. Boromir is bothered that such a title would be shunned, and that the heir would choose the life of an exile instead. But he chooses to put on the face of one who believes that Gondor does not need a king. He does this because he is desperate to hope that Gondor will not fall, despite their lack of leadership. He reveals later in Lothlórien that he does not see hope, even though Galadriel tells him it is there. It is then he encourages Aragorn to go to Minas Tirith, trying to urge Aragorn to have faith in his own people, to become who was he always meant to be. But Aragorn will have none of it, and says he "would not lead us within 100 leagues of your city." He distrusts men, because he resents his ancestor for the failure to destroy the ring. But then this scene happens. Even after having been seduced by the ring, Boromir recovered his honour and gave his life to defend the little ones. It is then Aragorn discovers the truth of Boromirs' words. "Have you so little faith in your own people? Yes there is weakness, there is frailty, but there is courage also, and honour to be found in men." Boromir's sacrafice opened Aragorn's eyes to the true nature of man, and this is when he decides to embrace who he is, and what he must do. "I do not know what strength is in my blood, but I swear to you, I will not let the white city fall, nor *our people* fail." And with his dying words, Boromir proclaims Aragorn as his king, and sets Aragorn on a path that will change the world forever. Stunningly beautiful character writing, amazing scene.

You can tell just how much heart and effort 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 this is still a masterpiece of a trilogy in 2024

The last line, they will look for his coming from the white tower, but he will not return. It breaks me every time

"I would have followed you, my brother. My captain. My king". This scene made me legitimately cry. With just a few words and excellent direction by Peter Jackson, was made 1000x more emotional.

An Immortal Elf... faced with the concept of mortality for the second time of late. He looks confused, lost even. It is not until he believes Aragorn has fallen to his death that he has a normal response to death, as opposed to his innocent confusion at the death's of Boromir and Gandalf. It all comes to a head in the Battle of the Back Gate, when he desperately tries to save Aragorn form death, real panic and understanding in his eyes. That is what makes a great written movie. Hundreds of smaller subplots and payoffs. Great acting (Especially in the eyes) by Bloom and great Direction by Jackson. There's a reason these films are so great...

23 years later and I still cry.

Boromir was tasked with bringing the Ring back to Gondor (against his better judgement), and instead he brought the King back to Gondor. That look of pride on his face as he passed, recognising the return of the King was perfect.

One of the things I've always loved about Lord of the Rings is the positive attitude towards platonic physical affection shown by men. Men in LOTR are in touch with their feelings, they aren't afraid to cry or hug each other or cry on each other's shoulder. And the forehead kiss is fairly common too. Sam holds Frodo's hand after he first woke up in Rivendell, and there was nothing gay about it, they were just best friends and he was worried about Frodo, and probably needed that physical reminder his friend was still there and alive himself. I genuinely think that if more guys behaved liked this in real life, the world would be a better place.

Of all of Sean Bean's on screen deaths, this one is my very favourite. "I would have followed you my brother, my captain, my king." Boromir's last act is to swear fealty to the true king of Gondor, restoring not only his own honor, but Aragorn's as well, turning despair into hope in the process. Brilliant!

“I wouldve followed you my brother, my captain, my KING” This line still hits so hard and full of emotion to this day. Aragorn and Boromir got off to a rocky first meet but when Boromir proclaimed Aragorn to be his true king i lost it.

I always found it inspiring that, despite failing, he keeps fighting until the very end and then, during his last minutes, he still apologizes for his mistake like a real man. Boromir was one of the best characters.

For all the talk of “bending the knee” in GOT- none compares to Boromir swearing fealty to Aragorn. “My captain, my king.” Brings me to tears every time.

For extra hurt points and feeling: During the Soundtrack in this scene you can here some choir singing. They are singing in elvish. It's translated to "I do not love the sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only what they defent." In the book those words were said by his little brother Faramir... now good luck with the onion ninjas :D

"They will look for his coming from the White Tower. But he will not return." Jesus Christ, that line makes me sob like a damn baby. Every. Single. Time.

It doesn’t get talked about a lot, but Orlando Bloom has a really good command of his face. After Gandalf “dies” he shows the confusion and realization of what grief is like for people with shorter life spans than his people, and how it’s different for him even if he is also able to feel that loss, hence his respect for the song of Galadriel’s people sang for Gandalf. He looks at Boromir first with sadness, realizing he is dying and then with furrowed brows as if it hurts to watch him die (which I imagine it does). So in one film (which doesn’t reveal the timeline but is meant to reflect years of travel), we saw Legolas’s growth as a more empathetic and emotionally open person.

*"I do not love the sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only what they defend".*

when Aragorn says "be at peace, son of Gondor," and kisses boromir on the forehead and that depressing music plays, I ugly sob, every time, without fail

Rings of Power can’t Evan reach or grasp this level of magnificence. So good

From “Gondor needs no King.” To his last moments, “My city to ruin.” To “Our people…Our People.” To “My brother. My Captain. My King.” Shows even as he was dying he did not think Aragorn would ever accept his destiny, then, with 2 words, “Our People” Aragorn gave him the very Hope he needed for Gondor to prevail. Truly beautiful and makes me cry every time. God bless Tolkien

"They will look for his coming from the White Tower, but he will not return..."

He must be the best death-scene actor in the history of men.

The way he says "They took the little ones" always gets me. Like, that's the most important information for him right now. Like, "Go save them, i couldn't"

Mortensen and Bean had such profoundly good on screen chemistry. They played off each other so well in this film. Two men who believe in the same end goal, but far different means of achieving it. Their struggle, their conflict with each other and with themselves, and ultimately their parting is just a joy to watch. As is the entire film.

"They took the little ones!" I love that Boromir, a dying man, is more concerned about Merry and Pippin than himself. First words out of his mouth are of someone else. K, gonna go cry now.

Freaking onions....

Only now as an adult do I realize just how masterful and profound this film was. It breaks my heart knowing that in this day and age, we will see very few cinematic gifts like this again...

In the book Boromir says “they took the halflings.” The script’s change to have him call Merry & Pippin “the little ones” is a brilliant improvement. It shows how much he really has come to love them.

Boromir was a great person shame that some people tought he was an asshole but all of that was cuz of his douche father and the ring, pribably the most loyal and brave character with Aragorn

He showed for Aragorn the same affection that he had for Faramir ("my brother"), yielded to Aragorn his own rank and title ("my captain"), and repented of his disgraceful words at the Council in Rivendell ("my king").

"I do not know what strength is in my blood, but I swear to you I will not let the White City fall. Nor our people fail." In that moment, when a man that he called friend, his comrade, and his brother died in front of him, Aragorn understood that it was time to become the King that Gondor needed. Such a powerful moment, and I love it every time I see it.

That gulp and breathe before saying “My king.” With his dying breathe, he affirmed Aragorns role as the One True King. I believe this is truly what convinced Aragorn to accept his destiny. The most epic moment in any fantasy.

In my opinion, this is one of the greatest scenes in movie history

The look on Aragon's face when Boromir says My King, always hits me in the heart. What a loyal and misunderstood man of honor Borimir was. I'm sure if he'd lived Boromir would have been king Aragon's closest friend and advisor.

"I would have followed you, my brother, my captain, my king..." I just love how these words were filled with pride. Pride of having fought alongside the man he aknowledged as the King of Gondor... And the way Aragorn quietly says "Be at peace... son of Gondor" almost made me shed a manly tear when I heard it.

As he's dying, literally the first thing he says is worrying about Merry and Pippin. As I grow older I come to appreciate Boromir more and more.

my brother, my captain, my king...

Have you ever seen it, Aragorn? The White Tower of Ecthelion, glimmering like a spike of pearl and silver, its banners caught high in the morning breeze. Have you ever been called home by the clear ringing of silver trumpets? I have seen the White City, long ago. One day, our paths will lead us there. And the tower guard shall take up the call: "The Lords of Gondor have returned."

Can we all appreciate how well made this movie was? This shit lived up to the hype somehow. That's unreal.

My god 20 years later and this trilogy alongside the books still remains the best thing mankind created

00:40 When Boromir says "Leave it, it is over" and you realize that he know's he's dying... Breaks my heart

I don't care how tough you think you are, you WILL shed tears at, "my captain, my king".

It's so beautiful how at first Boromir saw Aragorn as a threat, as someone who can take the power away from the Stewards, but in the end, he realized that Aragorn only wants what he wants, to save the people of Gondor. *Our people.*

So many years later and Boromir's "They took the little ones!" still hurt like hell.

"They will look for his coming from the white tower, but he will not return..." *Cries in Gondor*

"They took the little ones." D:

It always gets me how they all heard Boromirs call, and everyone literally drops what theyre doing and just freaking bolts it to go help him ., the love they have for each other in the fellowship is so genuine .

1:00 Viggo delivered that line beautifully. Just beautifully. His eyes are so full of honesty and commitment to that promise. Top tier acting.

Boromir goes from feeling like he is about to die a failure to feeling like he has died as he always hoped he would, in honour of his leader. Powerful.

Watched this trilogy millions of times and yet these scene still brings a tear to my eye, testament to how brilliant these films are.

"Yes there is weakness. There is frailty, but there is courage also, and nobility to be found in Men. But you do not see that." I think it's safe to say that Aragon did in fact see that at this moment.

Just realized those last words that Aragorn says are the beginning of Tolkien’s “Lament for Boromir”! One of his epic poems in the book sung by the three after boromirs death. Love that extra effort of keeping the movies in line with the books!!

Boromir actually really liked the little ones...he trained them before Moria, held them during the jump. He really cared. He is a great character 😅

Three arrows in him, bleeding to death and his first thought is "They took the little ones." :`-(

Boromir was the real catalyst that put Aragorn on the path to becoming king.

Boromir admits his guilt without missing a step Aragorn forgives him and tells him its going to be okay without missing a step This is writing that gives people hope

Boromir was a flawed human and that's what makes him attractive you can easily love the Elves and the Hobbits and surely Tolkien fans love the savior Aragon is but Boromir, his mad father and his underestimated brother are the ones humans can really easily relate to

This scene is beautiful. Boromir proves he is truly an honorable man and was corrupted by the Ring's pure evil power. The strength of the Fellowship and of his strong willpower is what caused him to pull through. He was simply driven mad by the Ring, even though it wasn't his fault. It has a will of its own and it will corrupt the average man without remorse. I believe Boromir was able to fight off this urge because of his true good self. His spirit would also be able to Rest In Peace knowing that Gondor overcame the power of the ring.

First thing he says “They took the little ones” - he’s not worried about the 5 arrows in him, he is giving Aragorn some useful information for when he is gone 😢 As a side note - In the books Aragorn respected Boromir from the get go, knew he was a great warrior and really wanted him to join the fellowship - probably one of the few men who could go toe to toe with Aragorn - I also like to think (though this is not canon) that Aragorn saw Boromir’s grandfather Ecthelion in him who unlike Denathor was a pretty good steward (who Aragorn fought for years earlier and they really respected each other)

So passes Boromir son of Denothor, Champion of Minas Tirith, Captain of Osgiliath, Companion to the Fellowship of the Ring, Brother of Faramir, Lord of Gondor and Man of the West. You fought bravely for your friends and people. You made proud the blood of Numenor. Be at peace in the Halls of Mandos.

I love how Boromir went from saying "Gondor needs no king" at the Council of Elrond to calling Aragorn "my captain, my king" in this scene. It shows a huge character trajectory and how much Boromir has come to respect Aragorn during their time at the Fellowship.

“ The ring is beyond our reach now” was such a powerful statement coming from Aragon, basically letting Boromir know that him trying to take the ring was no fault of his own and the rings influence could have affected any man. The use of the word our in my opinion means that he finally excepted Boromir as a comrade and accepted his own humanity which she spent the whole movie denying. This was a major turning point for Aragon and also allowed Boromir to redeem himself from protagonists to flawed hero. Best scene in the trilogy for me and sets the tone for the rest of the trilogy

Still gets me every time, he did redeem him self. “ be at peace, son of Gondor.” 😢🥺😣😖😭

The look that Boromir gives when he realizes that Aragorn will save 'our people' is so beautiful. Boromir wanted nothing more than to do just that and you can see the despair lift as he listens to Aragorn, in his last moments, he truly was at peace.

I love how Aragorn does not judge Boromir as he professes his sins, such as trying to take the Ring. Aragorn just nods and redirects Boromir’s attention to the good that he accomplished. He doesn’t let him linger on the negative and brings him back to hope and honor. After all that Boromir had done Aragorn had the grace to give him peace in his last moments. I can’t get over how perfect this trilogy is.

The 2 and half minutes were better than the first 2 and a half hours of Rings of Power. But then again this is a timeless scene and probably one of the most memorable death scenes in cinema history.

The special thing about Boromir was that he never wanted the ring for his own. He wanted it because he believed it would help his people.

Aragorn never forgot his promise to Boromir. This is what drove him to finally become the king he was destined to be.