The Hobbit Movies Invented One of Gandalf's Greatest Quotes

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Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf delivered some of the most memorable lines of dialogue from Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, including words of wisdom to his young hobbit friends, dramatic threats against the enemies of Middle-earth, and rousing speeches to inspire hope in his allies. Yet fans often overlook Gandalf's quotes from Jackson's subsequent Middle-earth trilogy, The Hobbit. McKellen's reprisal of the role was a highlight of The Hobbit trilogy, and Gandalf was as great a character as ever.