now that's what i call acting

[rone]

At the Council of Elrond, when Frodo stands up and exclaims, "I will take it," Gandalf closes his eyes with an expression of utter, regretful grief. It makes my heart sink and brings tears to my eyes, every damn time.

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[rimrunner.livejournal.com]

I love Ian McKellen. He's so present in every character he plays.

The bit near the end where Frodo's hearing again what Gandalf told him in Moria (slightly modified) is total Oscar Bait, but it gets me every time.