20 iconic movie scenes that took multiple retakes to shoot

The Dark Knight (2008) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
The Dark Knight (2008) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

4) ⁠Lord of the Rings (2001-2003)

The Lord of the Rings (2001-2003) | Image Source: New Line Cinema
The Lord of the Rings (2001-2003) | Image Source: New Line Cinema

It took several retakes to capture the emotional scene where Frodo offers Sam the opportunity to accompany him on the quest in The Fellowship of the Ring. Peter Jackson's perfectionism, requiring the actors' emotions to mirror the solemnity of the moment, made it difficult to get the shot. The camaraderie between Elijah Wood and Sean Astin helped portray the best friendship that formed the heart of the movie. These retakes became one of the most memorable moments in the trilogy, showing how loyalty and sacrifice mean the world.

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